Georgia Food Festivals – 2024


Food festivals in Georgia are some of the best-loved and widely-attended events in the state, with a huge variety of different festivals bringing visitors from far and wide.

Food festivals in Georgia vary considerably. Some of the most popular events are fully focused on the food, such as the bigger cities’ food, wine and beer festivals or festivals based around a specific food type such as BBQ or seafood.

Other, community-based festivals celebrate a local food or product for which the area is famous, with an equal emphasis on family-friendly fun, parades, arts and crafts and the like. Other Georgia food festivals highlight the cuisine (and sometimes music and arts too) of one or several of the state’s many different cultures.

See also:
Savannah food tours
Savannah’s must-see sights
Other things to do in Savannah
Transport options between Savannah and Atlanta

!Event dates, venue and other details may change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before planning your travel.

September 2024

– (Helen, GA) Oktoberfest, September 5 - October 27 2024
Popular Oktoberfest celebration in the Bavarian-themed town of Helen. More details

– (Atlanta, GA) Atlanta Greek Festival, September 20-22 2024
Annual festival of Greek food and heritage at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, with traditional Greek foods and food demonstrations, cathedral tours, live music and dancing, performances and more. More details

– (Blue Ridge, GA) Blues & BBQ Festival, September 21 2024
Annual food and music festival in downtown Blue Ridge, with BBQ from local and regional cooks, live blues music and more. More details

– (Atlanta, GA) JapanFest, September 21-22 2024
Annual festival of Japanese culture at the Gas South Convention Center, with Japanese food from local restaurants and food trucks, live performances, vendors and more. More details


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October 2024

– (Helen, GA) Oktoberfest, September 5 - October 27 2024
Popular Oktoberfest celebration in the Bavarian-themed town of Helen. More details

– (Lyons, GA) The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival, October 4-5 2024
Annual festival in downtown Lyons, with BBQ competition and other food vendors, car show, disc golf tournament, arts and crafts, live music and more. More details

– (Atlanta, GA) Atlanta Arab Festival, October 5-6 2024
Annual festival of Arabic food and culture at the Alif Institute, with traditional dishes from Arabic countries, live performances, vendors, exhibits, workshops, games and more. More details

– (Jekyll Island, GA) Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival, October 25-26 2024
Popular annual food festival in the Jekyll Island Historic District, with shrimp and grits and other foods, live music, artists market, fireworks show and more. More details

– (Richmond Hill, GA) Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival, October 25-26 2024
Very popular annual seafood festival in Richmond Hill, with a variety of seafoods, live music, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and more. More details


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November 2024

– (Kingsland, GA) Kingsland Catfish Festival, November 23 2024
Annual food festival in downtown Kingsland, with local seafood, beers and wines, live music, antiques and other vendors, children’s activities and more. More details

February 2025

– (Athens, GA) Athens Wine Weekend, February 7-9 2025
Annual wine festival in downtown Athens, with wine tastings, food pairings, seminars, and more. More details


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March 2025

– (Tifton, GA) Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival, March 1 2025
Annual food festival in Fulwood Park, Tifton, with professional and amateur barbecue competitions, children’s activities, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, and more. More details

– (Canton, GA) Wing & Rock Fest, March 22-23 2025
Popular annual food and music festival at Etowah River Park, Canton, with 75+ flavors of wings from local restaurants and food trucks, beer and cocktails, live rock music, arts and crafts, farmers market, contests, children’s activities and more. More details


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April 2025


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May 2025


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Kayaking in Tybee Island
St Simons Island events
Jekyll Island events
Things to do in Brunswick
Things to do in St Marys
Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge
Ebenezer Creek blackwater swamp tours
Boat tours from St Simons Island
Little Tybee Island