The Georgia Food + Wine Festival, presented by Georgia Grown, will celebrate the best of Georgia and the South, from its culinary superstars and beverage experts, to farmers, artisans, live musicians and more.

A variety of events for all taste buds begins with the Best of Cobb celebration on Thursday, March 23rd. Cobb’s best and brightest will be recognized. Hosted by Cobb Life Magazine and the Marietta Daily Journal. The legendary barbecue event, “Fired-Up” starts your weekend off right. This is an all-inclusive, food and drink tasting event. Saturday’s main event, “Savor” offers hundreds of unlimited beer, wine and spirits tastings, a Georgia Celebrity Chef Stage, VIP Lounge, artisans, and live music. “Sunday/Funday” is the budget friendly and family-friendly day, with Kids Zone, VIP Lounge Oyster Roast, live music and more. Savor the Flavors!

Schedule:

Thursday, March 23, 2023

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Best of Cobb - presented by Cobb Life Magazine and the Marietta Daily Journal

The Best of Cobb is a showcase of Cobb County’s best! More than 1,000 people will gather to eat, drink, and recognize the county’s best businesses and service providers. Cobb Life Magazine and the Marietta Daily Journal’s 2023 celebration will recognize winners of a reader-decided contest with expanded categories and upwards of 500,000 votes cast.

Live Music

*The Best of Cobb is a partnership event with the festival. Tickets are sold directly by the event. See below for purchase link.

Tickets per person: $20 General Admission | $70 VIP Lounge

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Friday, March 24, 2023

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: “Fired-Up”

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, food and drink is included with admission ticket, featuring two whole hogs from Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ. This event will also feature “Meat & Greet” - a bourbon & grilling pairing experience presented by Chatel Farms. Georgia Grown Chef Nick Leahy and James B. Beam Distilling Co. Senior American Whiskey Ambassador Beth Burrows will share the stage for this amazing event.

Tickets per person: $85 March/Gate

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Saturday, March 25, 2023

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Saturday Savor - Georgia Food + Wine Festival

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 and specialty food companies. Samples from the culinary and beverage tasting stages will be available for the first 50 people seated in attendance at the Georgia Celebrity Chef Cooking Demo Stage. Several live music stages will be located throughout the festival. Check out the Audi Marietta display tent, stroll the artisan market with an assortment of unique items showcasing food products, handmade gifts, artwork, and more. Make sure you check out the Silent Auction as well, with ALL PROCEEDS BENIFITING SAFEPATH CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER.

**If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please contact: [email protected]

Tickets per person: $99 March/Gate
Your ticket includes an exclusive GF+WF souvenir glass, access to our artisan market, live music, celebrity chef demonstrations and 400+ beverage tastings from our spirits, wine and beer participants, as well as the Bubbles & Brews.

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12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: VIP Lounge @ Savor - Georgia Food + Wine Festival

VIP Lounge tickets include early access to the festival and VIP Parking and crystal souvenir tasting wine glass. The VIP Lounge is an exclusive, is fully catered by Publix, with special SWAG bags, restrooms, open bars with cocktails, beer & wine, the Bellissima Beverage Cart serving up exclusive craft cocktails, live music and more, limited number of tickets available. The VIP Lounge ticket also includes full access to the general admission area of Savor and 10 tasting credits (5 Tokens).

Tickets per person: $165 March/Gate

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Sunday, March 26, 2023

12:00 am - 5:00 pm: Sunday/Funday

Sponsored by Atlanta News First

A fantastic festival finale sponsored by Atlanta News First, with live music and a variety of delectable restaurants, farmers, artisans, and food trucks. There will be a variety of beverages for purchase, stroll the Georgia Grown Member Village, check out the Audi Marietta display, see what’s cooking on the Georgia Grown and Celebrity Chef stages AND the Georgia’s Best Whiskey Cocktail Challenge! 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).

The Silent Auction, benefitting SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, will continue through Sunday, so make sure to check it out!

Tickets per person: $25 March/Gate
Children 12 and Under Free

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12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Sunday/Funday - VIP Lounge Oyster Roast

Enjoy sipping and shucking the afternoon away while listening to live music and enjoying an open bar, the Bellissima Beverage Cart, unlimited roasted oysters and catering by Publix. Oyster Roast, VIP Lounge tickets include admission to Sunday/Funday from 12-3pm and VIP Lounge parking. Adult tickets also include 10 tasting credits (5 Tokens).

Tickets per person: $75 March/Gate
Children 12 & Under Free

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Note:
- Friday and Saturday events are for adults 21 & older; Thursday and Sunday events are family-friendly
- No dogs or pets are allowed at any event venues
- Any advance discount tickets are released in limited quantities and can sell out at any time without notice
- All ticket sales may be subject to State/Local taxes and are final & non-refundable
- All events are rain or shine & event programs are subject to change without notice
- Some talent and/or event presentations may be held virtually or by live feed.

Date:

March 23-26, 2023

Location:

Jim R. Miller Park,
2245 Callaway Road, SW
Marietta, GA 30008.

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