Georgia Best Food and Drink Festivals 

Atlanta Seafood Festival: April

The annual celebration of coastal cuisine returns to downtown, bringing together seafood enthusiasts and culinary artisans at Atlantic Station. The Atlanta Seafood Festival features over 40 vendors including popular spots like Atlanta Fish Market, Crawfish Shack, and Six Feet Under serving fresh catches from lobster rolls to raw oysters. Local breweries pour craft beers while mixologists shake up specialty cocktails featuring Tito's Vodka and Patron Tequila. Live music fills the air with performances by regional acts The Regulars Band and DJ Swift spinning throughout the day.
 
Festival organizers expect around 15,000 attendees to enjoy the chef demonstrations, cooking competitions, and interactive experiences like the oyster shucking contest. A dedicated kids' zone features face painting and marine life education stations, while the VIP lounge offers premium seating and exclusive tastings from Atlanta's top seafood restaurants.

Atlanta Summer Beer Fest: June

The largest summer beer gathering in Georgia draws thousands of enthusiastic craft brew lovers to Historic Fourth Ward Park. Local favorites like Monday Night Brewing, SweetWater, and Wild Heaven Beer join over 150 breweries offering more than 300 different craft beers for sampling. Live music keeps the energy high with performances by Atlanta-based bands including The Constellations and Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics across two stages. Beyond beer, attendees can enjoy food truck offerings from Mix'd Up Burgers, Tex's Tacos, and King of Pops, plus lawn games like giant Jenga and cornhole scattered throughout the grounds.

The festival features unique touches like a "Silent Disco" area where dancers wear headphones tuned to competing DJs, and a "Beer School" tent offering short seminars on brewing techniques and beer styles. This event showcases Georgia's thriving craft beer scene while providing shaded areas, misting tents, and plenty of water stations to keep festival-goers comfortable in the summer heat.

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival: September

The Southeast's premier culinary gathering brings together top chefs, mixologists, and food artisans for 4 delicious days. The festival, hosted at Historic Fourth Ward Park in Atlanta, showcases more than 200 celebrated chefs and their finest creations. Notable participants include local favorites like Tiny Lou's, Miller Union, and Kimball House, alongside visiting culinary stars from across the region. Guests can enjoy everything from traditional Southern barbecue and seafood to innovative fusion dishes, paired with craft cocktails, regional wines, and local brews from establishments like ASW Distillery and Creature Comforts Brewing.

Live music sets the mood with performances by local jazz ensemble Sweet Lu's Slutty Sisters and soul band Ruby Velle & The Soulphonics. The festival features unique experiences including hands-on cooking classes, chef demonstrations, wine tastings, and the signature Tasting Tents presented by Goya Foods where guests can sample their way through themed food and beverage stations.

Atlanta Bourbon Festival: October
 
Bourbon lovers gather in Georgia's capital for what has become the Southeast's largest celebration of America's native spirit. The Atlanta Bourbon Festival, hosted within the spacious Grand Ballroom at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, attracts upwards of 3,500 enthusiasts for immersive tastings and education. More than 65 distilleries, including craft producers like ASW Distillery and Old Fourth Distillery alongside heritage brands such as Heaven Hill and Jim Beam, pour over 200 unique expressions throughout the festivities. Local chefs from establishments like Kevin Rathbun Steak and South City Kitchen create bourbon-inspired dishes, while The Blues Knights and Jazz Messenger Quartet provide live entertainment on the main stage.
 
The event's signature experiences include the Pappy Van Winkle tasting seminar, a vintage bourbon auction featuring pre-prohibition bottles, and masterclasses led by legendary distillers like Jimmy Russell of Wild Turkey. Exclusive features include a "Barrel Select" lounge where attendees can sample single-barrel selections and participate in blind tastings coordinated by certified bourbon stewards.​