Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2026

THE ATLANTA STANDARD HOSTED BY MONTI CARLO

Tasting Tents Presented by Goya Foods

VIP: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; General Admission: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Every city has its signature. This is Atlanta’s. From late-night eats and neighborhood legends to rising stars and cultural icons, The Atlanta Standard celebrates the people, flavors, and creativity that make Atlanta unlike anywhere else. Monti Carlo, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s senior dining editor, hosts an evening packed with chef-driven bites, innovative cocktails, incredible wines, live music and plenty of ATL swagger inside the Tasting Tents presented by Goya Foods at The Home Depot Backyard.

FLAVORS OF ATLANTA HOSTED BY ANDREW ZIMMERN

Tasting Tents Presented by Goya Foods

VIP: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; General Admission: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Atlanta’s flavors run deep. Shaped by generations of cultures, communities, and culinary traditions, Flavors of Atlanta celebrates the people and places that make the city one of the most dynamic food destinations in the country. Renowned chef, writer, TV host and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern hosts this high-energy walk-around tasting, taking guests on a trip around the globe through Latin spices, Asian influence, Caribbean flair and beyond, alongside Atlanta’s most exciting chefs, restaurants and beverage partners.

THE SOUTHERN SPREAD HOSTED BY SHAWN OSBEY

Tasting Tents Presented by Goya Foods

VIP: 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; General Admission: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Southern Spread is where Southern hospitality, bold flavors, and Atlanta’s creative spirit come together. From time-honored recipes to locally sourced ingredients, this lively afternoon gathering celebrates the chefs and visionaries who keep Southern traditions thriving. Hosted by chef and visionary caterer Shawn Osbey, guests will gather under the Georgia sun for an afternoon of comforting classics, innovative interpretations, expertly paired beverages, live music, and the unmistakable energy of Atlanta’s food community. From Southern staples to fresh culinary perspectives, this is a celebration of the people, flavors, and traditions that make the South and Atlanta so delicious.

STACKED: THE BURGER SOCIAL HOSTED BY FORD FRY presented by MIKE’S AMAZING

Early Access 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; General Admission: 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Stacked: The Burger Social presented by Mike’s Amazing is a mouthwatering celebration of America’s favorite handheld bite. Hosted by restaurateur and chef Ford Fry, the event brings together chefs, restaurants, and culinary personalities to show off their most creative, over-the-top, and downright delicious burger creations. From perfectly smashed patties and towering stacks to unexpected toppings and bold flavor combinations, every Chef offers a new contender for your favorite bite of the night. Pair it all with wine, spirits and other beverages while enjoying the high-energy atmosphere of one of the festival’s most craveable events.

THE HOMECOMING HOSTED BY KARDEA BROWN

Tasting Tents Presented by Goya Foods

VIP: 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; General Admission: 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Close out the festival weekend with one more day of smoky and savory bites. The Homecoming is a celebration filled with bold flavors, Sunday Funday vibes, and the unmistakable warmth of Atlanta hospitality. Hosted by Kardea Brown, the Emmy award-winning Food Network host, welcomes friends old and new as Atlanta’s chefs fire up the grills, pour the drinks, and serve up the bold, comforting dishes that make festival memories.

SOUTHERN FRIED: A FRIED CHICKEN AFFAIR HOSTED BY KELLI POTTER

Early Access 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; General Admission: 5:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Golden, crispy, and impossible to resist. Southern Fried celebrates one of the South’s most beloved dishes with a walk-around tasting featuring classic Southern recipes and bold global interpretations, hosted by Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member, restaurateur, and cookbook author Kelli Potter. From Nashville hot and buttermilk-brined favorites to Korean or Japanese, this flavor-packed event proves that great fried chicken knows no borders.

WHISKEY & FIRE ATLANTA

Guardian Works | 775 Echo St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Early Access 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; General Admission: 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival presented by Invesco QQQ welcomes back Whiskey & Fire Atlanta for its second year, a collaboration between Heritage Fire and Whiskies of the World uniting world-class whiskey with locally crafted culinary experiences. Wander between open-fire cooking stations featuring acclaimed chefs, savor wood-fired bites, and explore hundreds of whiskies from around the globe.