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ENJOY FREE FALL FESTIVITIES AT THE AVENUE WEST COBB’S ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/20/24

Celebrate spooky season with fall favorites including trick-or-treating, strolling

entertainers and movie characters, a pet costume contest and much more

The Avenue West Cobb, an outdoor lifestyle shopping center, is celebrating the year’s spookiest season with their annual Fall Festival held on Thursday, October 31 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

“The season filled with cozy sweaters and frightful delights is finally upon us! The Avenue West Cobb is kicking off another wonderful holiday season with our beloved fall festival featuring activities for everyone in the family,” said John Liu, general manager at The Avenue West Cobb. “Whether you’re bringing the kids to collect their sweet treats or dressing up your furry friends for our first-ever pet costume contest, you’re certain to have an incredible time.”

Free and open to the public, the Fall Festival is the perfect way to enjoy Halloween in a fun, family-friendly environment. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in store-to-store trick-or-treating and pick up delicious candy treats from their favorite tenants around The Avenue. Additional activities include pumpkin picking, a creepy crawlers exhibit, a kid’s maze, a balloonist, magician and face painter, as well as strolling entertainers and movie characters. Fall Festival attendees can also capture photos at a special photo backdrop near Barnes & Noble.

In addition to these activities, Marietta community members can dress up their furry friends and bring them along for the fun to enter them into the center’s first-ever pet costume contest. Categories include best costume, funniest costume, scariest costume and best group costume. Winners will receive a ribbon, free dog toy and bragging rights. 

The event is weather permitting. For more information, please visit https://www.avenuewestcobb.com. 

LIGHT UP YOUR OCTOBER AT ATLANTIC STATION’S DIWALI FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/14/24

Tuesday, 10/29 from 6-10pm

Atlantic Station is partnering with Atlanta Film Society, a cornerstone of the city’s vibrant arts community, known for supporting independent artists and hosting the prestigious Atlanta Film Festival, and NaanStop, a popular family-owned Indian restaurant located in Atlantic Station, to light up your October with its inaugural Diwali Festival. Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is a cherished holiday celebrated across India and worldwide. Serving as the conclusion of the festival season, the festival gets its name from the row (avail) of clay lamps (deepa) that people light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects them from spiritual darkness. Join Atlantic Station for an unforgettable night of cultural celebration.

This vibrant event will kick off with a Bollywood movie screening of the classic “Dil to Pagal Hai” (1997) at 6 p.m., followed by various festive activities, including:

  • Traditional Indian dance performances and décor
  • Mehndi (henna tattoos)
  • Craft stations
  • Instagram-worthy moments

In addition to complimentary activities, guests can purchase Indian food from NaanStop, delicious Indian cocktails and chai, and shop from various specialty vendors.

This is a unique opportunity to experience India’s sights, sounds, and tastes right in the heart of Atlanta. Whether it’s your first Diwali or you’ve celebrated before, this is a night you won’t want to miss! Click here for up-to-date event information.

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK HOSTS 23RD ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL & POW WOW

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/25/24

The Native American Festival & Pow Wow begins Oct. 31 and runs through Nov. 3. With multiple tribes represented, the festival is considered the largest gathering of its kind in Georgia and a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society.

Held at Stone Mountain Park’s Historic Square, visitors will experience the southeast’s premier Native American cultural festival through dance, music, interactive educational displays, authentic craft demonstrations, cooking traditions, storytelling, wildlife presentations, and more.

The event showcases cultural and educational activities for families to experience. Discover the central role of dance in native culture as Native Americans from across the U.S. and Central America compete in intertribal dance and drum competitions. Learn about primitive skills such as flint-knapping, bow-making, fire-starting, open-fire cooking, and pottery. Guests can explore an encampment showing the lifestyle of local and regional historic Native American cultures where they can crawl inside tipis and other traditional native dwellings.

The four-day festival also includes an artists’ marketplace where shoppers will find one-of-a-kind items. World-renowned Native and Native-inspired artists and crafters demonstrate their skills and offer hand-crafted items for sale.

Dates and times for the festival are as follows:

Thursday and Friday | Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 | 9 AM to 3 PM

Saturday | Nov. 2 | 10:00 AM to 5 PM

Sunday | Nov. 3 | 10:00 AM to 5 PM

For tickets and information, please visit www.stonemountainpark.com or call 478-478-6686.

School groups interested in attending may contact the group sales office through this booking link

or 770-498-5636.

Listed in Frommer’s 500 Places to Visit with Your Kids Before They Grow Up and cited by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of “35 Natural Wonders in Georgia You Must See Before You Die,” Stone Mountain Park is located 15 miles east of downtown Atlanta. For more information, visit www.stonemountainpark.com, or follow on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

BLUE HOUND BARBECUE PRESENTS FIRST EVER SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN SMOKE & HARVEST

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/14/24

North Georgia BBQ Joint Debuts Seasonal Event with Traditional ‘Cue, Regionally-inspired Specials and Craft Beer from Currahee Brewing Company 

Blue Hound Barbecue & Grill is thrilled to announce its first-ever Southern Appalachian Smoke & Harvest, an event celebrating fall flavors and the restaurant’s new Southern Appalachian-inspired specials crafted by Owner Kyle Bryner and his team. On Sunday, October 6, Dillard, GA locals and folks traveling toward the mountains are invited to enjoy this ticketed dining experience while sipping on brews from local Currahee Brewing Company. 

From 4:00-8:00 p.m., guests can drop in and feast on fall specials like whole roasted hog featuring locally raised Meishan Pork, Beetroot Cured & Smoked Appalachian Mountain Trout, Roasted Root Vegetable Crudite with Boiled Peanut Hummus and an Apple Cider Funnel Cake Station in addition to traditional Blue Hound favorites like Brasstown Beef Brisket, Grits & Greens Casserole, Smoked Turkey and more. 

“At Blue Hound Barbecue, our menu serves as a tribute to the culinary traditions of Southern Appalachia, and we pull inspiration from Texas-style ‘cue and regionally-inspired classics to create distinct, well-rounded, Mountain-style barbecue,” said Owner Kyle Bryner. “This seasonal Southern Appalachian Smoke & Harvest was a way to both showcase our fall specials to guests and bring an exciting event to our North Georgia community.”

Tickets cost $55 when purchased in advance online here and $60 at the door which include an all-you-can-eat barbecue experience. Currahee Brewing Co., a North Carolina-based brewery with locations in Franklin, NC, Clayton, GA and Alpharetta, GA, will be providing beers on tap and two canned beers for $5 per beverage at a cash-only bar.

For more information, please visit Blue Hound Barbecue’s website. To view the restaurant’s latest menu, please click here. Be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. 

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK HOSTS 56TH ANNUAL YELLOW DAISY FESTIVAL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/3/24

South’s largest outdoor arts and crafts show Sept. 5 – 8

Featuring over 400 artists from across the United States, Stone Mountain Park’s 56th annual Yellow Daisy Festival will take place Sept. 5 – 8.  Voted one of the top arts and crafts shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event, and winner of multiple awards by the Southeast Festival and Events Association, the event is a tradition for multi-generational shoppers searching for unique handcrafted works of art.

Returning for the third year is the Yellow Daisy Vintage Village! Located within the lower meadow of the Yellow Daisy Festival, this highly curated village of vendors will showcase antiques, vintage collectibles, and amazing farmhouse chic home goods, furniture, and décor.

Festival crafters and artists are selected from a pool of applicants by the Yellow Daisy Festival jury to display their distinctive handmade work in categories including pottery, fabric, painting, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, photography, fine arts, and traditional arts and crafts.

During all four days of the festival, guests can watch live entertainment on the main stage including Rock, Pop, Country, Gospel, DJs, and more. A beer garden will offer a place to rest, relax, and refresh before venturing out to discover more hand-crafted wares. Food trucks and festival food will also be on hand to satisfy any cravings.

Returning to the Yellow Daisy Festival this year is the highly anticipated featured artist. Meet Jodi Hatfield, the featured artist for 2024. “Growing up on a ranch in Arizona, I always enjoyed the outdoors and animals around me. They always brought me happiness. Water coloring was the perfect medium for me to create. I wanted these paintings whimsical and fun, yet believable too. I hope these images can remind you of a happy memory, or maybe the trait of a friend, or reflection of a loved one. If they’ve made you smile, I’m grateful.”

Located in the park’s Special Events Meadow, admission to the festival is FREE with paid parking

Festival dates are September 5 – 8

Festival hours are Thursday & Sunday | 8 AM – 5 PM, Friday & Saturday | 8 AM – 6 PM

For more information about the Yellow Daisy Festival, please visit the Yellow Daisy Festival Frequently Asked Questions website. Listed in Frommer’s 500 Places to Visit with Your Kids Before They Grow Up and cited by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of “35 Natural Wonders in Georgia You Must See Before You Die,” Stone Mountain Park is located 15 miles east of downtown Atlanta. For directions, information about attractions, and hours of operation, please call 1-800-401-2407 or visit  www.stonemountainpark.com.

UPCOMING ATLANTA BEER FESTIVAL AND ATLANTA WINE FESTIVAL EVENTS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/2/24

Acworth Mimosa Festival (new event!)

  • Location: Logan Farm Park in Historic Downtown Acworth
  • Date/time: Saturday, September 14, 2024, 1pm-5pm
  • Featuring our favorite brunch drink, mimosas! We will also have specialty mimosa flavors, Brunch Punch, wine, seltzer and beer. Great food, live music, and college football.
  • Your ticket includes entry, all alcohol samples, and entertainment. Food will cost extra.
  • Tickets: HERE. $45 advance, $50 after Sept. 5, and $60 at the gate; First 500 tickets bought online are just $35!

Atlanta Mimosa Festival

  • Location: Atlantic Station Event Space
  • Date/time: Saturday, October 19, 2024, 1pm to 5pm
  • Mimosas, Extra mimosa flavors, Brunch Punch, wine, beer & White Claw; Live Music, College Football, and DJ Qtip
  • Tickets include: entry, entertainment, souvenir cup, and all mimosa and other alcohol samples, food will cost extra
  • Tickets. On Sale 9/4. $50 Advance, $55 after Oct. 10, $65 at the gate* Unless sold out; First 500 of each session just $40

SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE FREE FALL FESTIVALS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/16/24

While we’re experiencing the deep heat of summer, the promise of cooler days ahead makes it the perfect time to announce Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces’ 2024 fall festival lineup. Starting with the Buckhead Arts Festival on the first day of fall and wrapping up with the always magical Piedmont Holiday Gift Market, this year’s festivals offer art and entertainment lovers countless opportunities to sip, shop, stroll, eat, and play—all for free and for the entire family (and pups). 

Sip, Shop and Stroll at the Buckhead Arts Festival

Held in the heart of Buckhead, the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces will once again present the Buckhead Arts Festival on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The two-day outdoor arts festival will feature approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists, jewelers, and more. Festival goers can celebrate the arrival of fall while shopping, strolling, and enjoying artist demonstrations and high-energy DJs. The festival will also offer a variety of food and beverage options from vendors and merchants in Buckhead Village. Free to attend, the Buckhead Arts Festival (259 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305) is open to all ages, and leashed dogs are welcome. For more information, visit buckheadartsfestival.com or www.affps.com.

Celebrate Creativity at Sandy Springs Fall Arts Festival

Sandy Springs Fall Arts Festival  returns on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Featuring more than 150 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more, the festival will transform the beautiful tree-lined streets of Sandy Springs into an expansive outdoor art gallery. Festival goers will have the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, participate in hands-on art activities, and enjoy live acoustic performances. The award-winning, two-day festival will also have a children’s area and a variety of food trucks for all tastes. The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome.  For more information about Sandy Springs Artsapalooza (6100 Lake Forrest Dr. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328), please visit sandyspringsartsapalooza.com  or  www.affps.com. 

Live Artfully at the Fall Festival on Ponce

Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, the Fall Festival on Ponce will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in historic Olmsted Linear Park.  The two-day festival will feature 125 displays of local and regional fine art and crafts along with folk and outsider art.  While taking in the beautiful fall foliage and charming park, festival goers are invited to enjoy local food trucks, beverages, a children’s play area, live, acoustic music and much more.  The Fall Festival on Ponce (Olmsted Linear Park,1451 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307) is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome.  For more information about the festival, please visit www.festivalonponce.com or www.affps.com. Stay connected on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/festivalonponce. 

Fall Family Fun at the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival 

Join the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces as they celebrate the return of the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival on Saturday, October  12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two-day festival will once again be held in Historic Fourth Ward Park, conveniently located along the bustling Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail. Festival goers are invited to explore painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, woodwork and handcrafted items. The festival also features DJs, food vendors, drinks, a children’s area, art demonstrations, games, and much more. The event is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome. For more information, visit  www.oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com or www.affps.com. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OldFourthWardParkArtsFestival.

Kickstart Holiday Shopping at Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival

The Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival will return to the beautiful Chastain Park in Buckhead on Saturday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Produced by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, this award-winning, two-day festival will feature more than 185 artists, including painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft artisans, glass blowers, and jewelers. Event goers are invited to enjoy a children’s area, view artist demonstrations, participate in hands-on activities, and explore a variety of offerings from food trucks and vendors while listening to lively sets from local DJs. Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival (Chastain Park, 4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta, GA 30327) is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome. For more information, please visit www.chastainparkartsfestival.com and www.affps.com. Stay connected on Facebook at /www.facebook.com/ChastainArtFest.

Art, Eats & Entertainment: Experience the Uncommon Bizarre at Piedmont Park

The Uncommon Bizarre, a lively two-day event produced by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, invites shoppers and event enthusiasts to Piedmont Park on Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discover a diverse array of vendors, including talented makers, crafters, jewelers, photographers, and skilled artists in various mediums. Open to all ages, this family-friendly festival offers the perfect opportunity to shop, stroll, and mingle with juried artists while enjoying delicious fare from a variety of food trucks. The Uncommon Bizarre at Piedmont Park (1071 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309) is free to attend, open to all ages, and welcomes leashed dogs. For more information, please visit www.affps.com. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/affps.

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Unwrap the Magic at the Piedmont Holiday Gift Market 

Get into the holiday spirit at the second annual Piedmont Holiday Gift Market. Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, this festive two-day event will take place in Piedmont Park, right in the heart of Midtown, over Thanksgiving weekend. On Saturday, November 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., festivals goers are invited to sip on hot cocoa, listen to holiday music, and stroll through the park while exploring unique gift items from a variety of artists, including painters, photographers, sculptors, glass blowers, leather and metalworkers, jewelers, and crafters. The Piedmont Holiday Gift Market (1071 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309) is free to attend and open to all ages, with dogs welcome too. For more information, visit www.affps.com. 

ATLANTA SUMMER WINE FESTIVAL 2024

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/10/24

Presented by Bubba Burger, Guardian Works, Saturday, 8/10

Two Sessions 12-4 & 6-10pm

Join Atlanta Wine Festivals for their annual Atlanta Summer Wine Fest with 50+ wines, small beer selection, live music, and DJ Q-Tip. Ticket inculdes entry, entertainment, souvenir acrylic wine glass and all wine and beer samples. Tickets run $50 Advance, $55 after August 1, $65* day of event (*Unless sold out.)

Tickets are only valid for one session.

TICKETS here.

GRAND TASTING ALPHARETTA 2024

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/10/24

Tickets Now On Sale for Grand Tasting Alpharetta, Presented by Taste of Atlanta Experience Alpharetta’s Finest

August, 8th at The Hotel at Avalon starting at 6pm

Info/tickets here.

Get ready to savor an unforgettable evening of gourmet delights as Grand Tasting Alpharetta, presented by Taste of Atlanta, returns for its third year on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Held at The Hotel at Avalon, this exclusive event will showcase over
25 of Alpharetta’s finest restaurants and top chefs, offering a spectacular “EATertainment” experience unlike any other.


Grand Tasting Alpharetta promises an evening filled with unlimited tastings from a diverse array of area restaurants, complemented by beverage samplings, decadent desserts, and vibrant live music by a DJ. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with chefs, enjoy live culinary demonstrations, and partake in additional entertainment throughout the evening.


Tickets for Grand Tasting Alpharetta are all-inclusive, providing access to unlimited food and beverage tastings, desserts, live music, and more. VIP tickets are available for $125 each, offering early entry at 6 p.m., a special welcome cocktail, and an exclusive “Gotta Have It” Swag Bag (one per household). General admission tickets are priced at $85 each, granting entry from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as this popular event often sells out. Group
ticket packages are also available at a special rate; for inquiries, please contact
info@TasteofAtlanta.com.

TICKET PRICING:


VIP TICKET: $125.00

  • Early VIP Entry at 6 p.m.
  • Exclusive “Gotta Have It” Swag Bag
    (limit one per household)
  • Unlimited food tastings and desserts
  • Bottomless craft beer, wine &
    cocktail tastings
  • Live culinary demonstrations by
    chefs and mixologist
  • Live entertainment

GENERAL ADMISSION: $85.00

  • Entry 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Enjoy unlimited bites from
    Alpharetta’s best restaurants and
    chefs
  • Meet the chefs up close and
    personal
  • Unlimited wine, beer & cocktail
    tastings
  • Live music and special entertainment

GRAND TASTING ALPHARETTA: PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
Cattle Shed, Chicken Salad Chick, Colletta, Delbar Middle Eastern, Fogon and Lions, Foundation
Social Eatery, Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ, Kona Grill, Minnie Olivia Pizzeria, Nahm FIne Thai Cuisine, Nothing
Bundt Cakes, Oak Steakhouse, Rina Middle Eastern Street Food, Sankranti Indian Kitchen, Secreto
Southern Kitchen and Bar, Sid’s Pizza, South City Kitchen

*Participating Restaurant List is subject to change. Please visit TasteofAtlanta.com for the most
up-to-date list of restaurants.

PEACHFEST ANNOUNCES CHEFS & CONTEST TO CELEBRATE PEACHES JULY 21ST

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/1/24

Festival organizers announce chefs and a chance to win over $3,000 in prizes from sponsors

July 21 3pm

Tickets here.

This summer, Atlanta’s Peachtree Center will transform into a vibrant showcase of culinary excellence with Peachfest on Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This standout event promises a gathering of over 65 esteemed food artisans, pastry chefs, wineries, and notable bartenders, making it a pivotal celebration of Georgia’s peach season and a must-attend for the national and local culinary scene.

Peach enthusiasts have a chance to win over $3,000 in prizes, including overnight accommodations at a luxury hotel, dinners, a Kamado Joe Grill, and VIP tickets to the peach-filled extravaganza. To enter the contest, visit the website, purchase tickets, or find information on where to pick up Pearson Farm peaches at your favorite farmers markets.

Taste Network’s coveted chef-driven Peachfest will welcome over 1,200 attendees. The event offers a delectable array of peach-centric creations ranging from savory to sweet dishes and drinks, meticulously crafted by some of Atlanta’s most celebrated chefs and beverage experts. Now in its tenth year, Peachfest is recognized not only as a premier culinary festival in the South but also as a vital contributor to sustainable agriculture initiatives.

This year’s culinary lineup will feature some of the South’s best chefs and beverage artisans dedicated to supporting local farmers, including Chef Eric Gephart of Kamado Joe, Chef Lamar Moore of Bronzeville Winery (CHI), John Short of Pearson Farm, Fishmonger Shaun Brian Sells of CudaCo. (CHS), Chef Nolan Wynn of Banshee, Chef Matt Crutchfield of Wrecking Bar Brewpub, Chef Demetrius Brown of Bread & Butterfly, Chef Greg Lipman of Piastra, Chef Casey Burchfield of The Burch, Chef Hector Santiago of La Metro, Barkeep James Wampler of Yakitori Kona, Chef Robert Butts of Black Smoke, Chef Karl Gorline of Avize, Chef Matt Marcus of The Woodall Westside, Richard Tang of Bar Diver & Girl Diver, Chef Hudson Rouse of Whoopsies, Chef Chad Clevenger of Two Urban Licks, Chef Shay Lavi of Third Space Atlanta, Melanie Wade of Golda Kombucha, Chef Walter Cortado of Estrellita, Chef Derek Dollar of The Mill Kitchen & Bar, Shirley Hughes of Sweet Cheats, Ali Washington of Soul Food Holistic Healing, Alma Cocina, Marcus Bar & Grill, and many more.

Sponsors of the festival include Kamado Joe Grills, Peachtree Center, Georgia Power, Wrecking Bar Brewpub, Georgia Proud Provisions, Pearson Farm, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Tip Top Cocktails, San Pellegrino, Crown Royal Peach Whisky, Smirnoff Lemonade, Candler Hotel, Wine Group, Fraiche Wine Group, Brother’s Bond Bourbon, Georgia Bulldog Bar, and the Vinoteca Wine Lounge featuring Ribera del Duero and Rueda, Spain’s most prestigious regions for red and white wines.

During Peachfest, guests will be able to enjoy peach-centric dishes, endless beer, premium wines, peach-infused cocktails, and more, curated by leading influencers in Atlanta’s food and beverage industry. Tickets for Peachfest are available starting at $95 for general admission, with VIP access priced at $130, offering early entry and additional exclusive tastings in a private lounge.

Tickets: VIP Access, $130; General Admission, $95. RSVP online at www.peachfest.org
Official Host: Peachtree Center, 225 Peachtree Street NE
Time: 3 p.m. for VIP entry, 4 p.m. for General Admission; ends at 7:30 p.m.
When: Sunday, July 21, 2024

General Admission includes entry to the all-inclusive afternoon affair, featuring peach-centric dishes of all varieties, beer, wine, and cocktails. The VIP ticket offers guests an extra hour of the festival, limited to 300 guests, which includes more time for food, drink, and mingling with the chefs, distillers, and farmers.

With an extraordinary list of participating chefs and sponsors, the festival will also raise funds for Piggy Bank, a non-profit whose mission is to preserve and protect endangered breeds of heritage pigs and support family farmers by creating and sharing business plans that can help form sustainable processes. In times of need, Piggy Bank provides relief to heritage breed pig farmers struck by eco-disasters in an effort to avoid failure.