Photography provided by Atlanta Food and Wine Festival.
Happy Thursday friends! And happy almost June! Tomorrow kicks off the BEST month of the year because it’s my birthday and it’s the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival! This has always been my favorite festival to attend because it brings together two of my passions, food and wine! This year more than 180 chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and pit-masters from Texas to the D.C. will be joining the 8th annual festival! In order to get the most out of the program-loaded and flavor-packed weekend, below is guide to all-things-AF&WF.
What To Expect
The weekend offers three distinct activities, designed to bring the Festival-goer closer to knowledge, delight, and a full belly:
- Learning Experiences: This year’s Festival is jammed packed with learning experiences, which all take place at the Loews Atlanta Hotel in Midtown. The Festival’s Learning Experiences create the opportunity to relish in specific topics and the Masterclasses delve even deeper into Southern topics. The following color system will be in place Festival weekend to help guests attend classes that are still available. Please pay attention to the flags stationed outside each classroom to know if the class is at capacity or has open seats:
- Red – When a red flag is positioned outside a classroom, that class is sold out and cannot seat anymore guests.
- Yellow – When a yellow flag is positioned outside a classroom, that class is almost at capacity and can potentially fit a few more guests.
- Green – When a green flag is positioned outside a classroom, that class has available seating. Feel free to join in on the fun!
- Tasting Tents – Returning to Piedmont Park’s Greensward Promenade area, the Tasting Tent ticket is unlike any other festival offering – giving guests access to an all-you-can-eat-drink-and-
indulge experience from the region’s top chefs and purveyors. The Greensward Promenade is an ideal backdrop to the delicious themes, live music and interactive experiences available throughout the Tasting Tents. The 2018 Tasting Tents are scheduled in the evening this year from 7:30 – 10:30 pm Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 pm Saturday, and 1:30 – 4:30 pm Sunday. - Dinners & Events – Themed parties, intimate chef dinners, and Sunday brunches make up the rest of the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival weekend. Educational and delicious, the Festival’s dinners and events continue to take guests deep into the food and drink traditions of the South.
GENERAL EVENT SCHEDULE:
Thursday, May 31:
Entrepreneurs Program, Edible Ends, Plate Sessions, and Destination Delicious
Friday, June 1:
House Party, Learning Experiences, Masterclasses, Tasting Tents, Evening Dinners & Events
Saturday, June 2:
Learning Experiences, Masterclasses, Tasting Tents, Evening Dinners & Events
Sunday, June 3:
Brew-zy Sunday Brunch and Tasting Tents
WELCOME CENTER:
The Welcome Center is located at 1075 Peachtree Street. Guests who purchase Day or weekend passes must pick up their credentials at the Festival Welcome Center beginning Thursday, May 31. Guests who purchase Tasting Tent tickets may also bring their printed Xorbia ticket directly to the Tasting Tents. Guests who purchase tickets to a Dinner or Event will be on the “will call” list at the event venue. A photo ID is required to pick up tickets.
Welcome Center Hours:
Thursday, May 31: 11:30am – 7:30pm
Friday, June 1: 11:30am – 7:30pm
Saturday, June 2: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, June 3: 11:00am – 2:00pm
To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.atlfoodandwinefestival.com
- Friday Day Pass
- Saturday Day Pass (limited)
- Friday or Sunday Tasting Tents
- 2-Day Pass (Friday + Saturday)
- Weekend Pass (Thursday – Sunday)
- Select Dinners and Evening Events
- Connoisseur Pass
21 AND OVER EVENT:
Guests must be 21-years or older to enter an AF&WF event. Children, even the Founders’ children, are not allowed. Absolutely no exceptions.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM & MAP:
You can pick up a Festival Program at the Welcome Center, along with a copy of the Map. There is also a downloadable site map located at www.atlfoodandwinefestival.
ATTIRE:
Shorts and t-shirts are not considered appropriate attire for evening events. Please also note that some events such as the Tasting Tents are outdoors. Please check the weather and dress appropriately. Events not taking place at the Loews Hotel are planned to be within walking distance. Please wear shoes you are comfortable walking in and for grassy areas.
Let me know if you will be at the festival! Can’t wait to see you there friends!
Xo,
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