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Georgia Food and Wine Festival

The Georgia Food + Wine Festival is a spectacular three-day event that takes place at Jim R. Miller Park each March. Enthusiasts will be treated to an array of culinary delights, with local celebrities and chefs showcasing their skills. With a roster of events designed to tantalize the senses, attendees can look forward to evenings such as “Fired Up” and the signature “Savor” tasting event.

Each day is packed with unique experiences. Friday turns up the heat with barbecue mastery, while Saturday unfolds as the main event, offering a VIP Lounge and numerous beverage varietals to sample. Sunday caps off the festivities with a family-friendly atmosphere.

Not only does the festival indulge your palate, but it also serves a noble cause. The partnership with SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center ensures that enjoyment at the festival translates into support for the community.

Schedule:

Friday, March 21, 2025:

“Fired-Up – Friday”
An evening celebrating everything grilled, smoked, barbecued and more. A wide variety of the best barbecue in the South: beef, pork, chicken, seafood and vegetarian dishes will be available to taste from some of Georgia and the South’s most renowned Pitmasters and chefs. Enjoy live music, wine, beer and spirits tastings in a souvenir glass. This is an all-inclusive event, with food and drink included with admission ticket.

Saturday, March 22, 2025:

“Saturday Savor”
An unbelievable afternoon of sumptuous food and drink, with some of Georgia’s best chefs, restaurants and more offering a variety of delicious bites. Tickets include a souvenir wine glass for unlimited beverage tastings of wine, beer and spirits, along with 10 culinary credits (5 Tokens) good towards purchase of gourmet bites and plates from a variety of restaurants, food trucks and specialty food companies. Samples from the culinary and beverage tasting stages will be available for the first 100 people seated in attendance at the Georgia Grown and Celebrity Chef Cooking Demo Stages. Several live music stages will be located throughout the festival. An artisan market with an assortment of unique items will showcase food products, handmade gifts, artwork, and more.

“Saturday Savor – VIP Lounge”
VIP Lounge tickets include early access to the festival and crystal souvenir tasting wine glass. The VIP Lounge is an exclusive, fully catered VIP Lounge experience with designated restrooms, open bars with cocktails, beer and wine, live music and more,. A limited number of tickets are available. The VIP Lounge ticket also includes full access to the general admission area of Savor and $10 in tasting credits (5 Tokens).

Saturday, March 23, 2025:

“Sunday/Funday”
A fantastic festival finale with live music and a variety of delectable restaurants, farmers, artisans, and food trucks. a variety of beverages for purchase. A family friendly event with something for everybody in the family, including a free Kids Zone. There will be a variety of adult beverages available for purchase, including beer, wine and cocktails. Adult tickets also include 10 tasting credits (5 Tokens).

“Sunday/Funday – VIP Lounge”
Enjoy sipping the afternoon away while listening to live music and enjoying unlimited wine, beer and spirits as well as tasting stations. VIP Lounge tickets include admission to Sunday/Funday from 12 –5 pm. Adult tickets also include 10 tasting credits (5 Tokens).