Georgia Food + Wine Festival
Georgia Food + Wine Festival in Marietta, GA — 4 signature events over 3 days. March 27–29, 2026. From $20.
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Georgia Food + Wine Festival is a food and wine festival held annually over 3 days in Marietta, Georgia — the 2026 edition runs March 27–29, with tickets starting at $20 and reaching $165 for VIP access. Presented by Georgia Grown, the festival brings together chefs, beverage artisans, farmers, and makers to celebrate the culinary identity of Georgia and the broader South through a series of distinct ticketed events across the weekend.
The festival is structured around 4 signature events rather than a single main session. Thursday evening opens with the Best of Cobb Banquet ($20 GA, $70 VIP), a community recognition event co-hosted with the Marietta Daily Journal. Friday Fired Up ($85) centers on live-fire cooking and craft beverages in an evening format from 7:30–9:30 PM. Saturday Savor (1–4 PM, $99 GA, $165 VIP) is the weekend's most elevated tasting session, featuring premium wines, crafted cocktails, and chef-driven bites, with VIP entry beginning at noon. Sunday Funday ($25 GA, $139 VIP) runs 12–5 PM and takes a more relaxed approach, incorporating an artisan market, live entertainment, and a free kids' zone. Georgia Grown activates on-site through a Member Village and a Culinary Demo Stage, connecting attendees with the producers behind Georgia's agricultural supply chain.
Ticket buyers should note that each day of the festival is priced and ticketed separately — attending all 4 events requires purchasing individual tickets per session. VIP upgrades are available for the Best of Cobb Banquet, Saturday Savor, and Sunday Funday, with the Saturday Savor VIP offering the earliest entry at noon. Sunday Funday's free kids' zone makes it the most accessible day for families. The festival has donated over $75,000 to SafePath Children's Advocacy Center across its first 4 years, with a portion of each ticket sale supporting the organization.
Marietta sits just northwest of Atlanta in Cobb County, placing the festival within reach of Georgia's growing craft beverage scene. Georgia does not have a major designated wine AVA, but the state's producers work with muscadine grapes and a range of hybrid and vinifera varieties suited to its climate. The festival's emphasis on spirits, beer, and local food alongside wine reflects the broader beverage culture of the region.
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What to expect
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A mix of varietals from regional producers. Start light, work toward the bigger reds.
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Friendly to first-timers — no one is going to quiz you on Pinot. Ask questions, take notes, enjoy.
Arrive early, hit your must-try wineries first, then wander. That's the move.
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