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2024 GEORGIA - MAY 2024
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
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April 12-May 12, 2024
Rhododendron Festival
Hiawassee, Georgia

April 26-May 5, 2024
Spring Georgia State Fair
Metro Atlanta, Hampton, Georgia
 

May 3, 2024
School Lunch Hero Day
Nationwide
A chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria.

May 4, 2024  7th Annual Toast of Toccoa - Toccoa, Georgia
Take artwork from dozens of regional artists, add live big band jazz and live bluegrass music, mix with specialty food offerings, craft beer and wine tastings from over five regional north Georgia wineries, throw in a Classic Car Show for good measure and that’s what you’ll have at the inaugural Toast of Toccoa festival from 12 PM until 5 PM.

May 4-5, 2024  19th Annual Alive! Expo - Atlanta, Georgia
Alive! Expo is Natural Products, Green Living, Total Health & Wellness Consumer Event.  Packed with interactive demos, live health lectures from industry leaders, workshops, and kids activities that the whole family can enjoy!  Attendees get a chance to experience all the newest and best natural, organic, green and eco products for your home and their entire family, even the pets!  Attendance: 20,000.

May 9, 2024  Annual Taste of Alpharetta Festival - Alpharetta, Georgia
Taste of Alpharetta has become an annual tradition for festival-goers, families and food connoisseurs. Make reservations on your calendar to dine in Downtown Alpharetta at over 60 restaurants in one fun night. Sample delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from the top menus in town. Enjoy culinary demonstrations, activities and entertainment to please every palette.  Attendance: 40,000.
 

May 10-11, 2024  14th Annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival
Acworth, Georgia
Logan Farm Park.  Friday night features a concert under the stars. Great weather, great music, great BBQ and Cold Beer. Smoke on the Lake brings 20+ Amateur Backyard BBQ Teams that work very hard to cook Wings on Friday night and Pork on Saturday for a hungry crowd.

May 11, 2024  Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival
Hiawassee, Georgia
Enjoy music by Wyatt Espalin & friends on two stages, arts and crafts, food trucks, and tours of the blooming Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens

May 12, 2024 - MOTHERS' DAY - Nationwide
Most restaurants in the U.S. have special events scheduled for today. They are too numerous to list. (2nd Sun).

May 17-18, 2024  Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival
Hiawassee, Georgia
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. This festival is taking the place of the GA Mountain Big Green Eggfest.  From savory barbecues to delectable desserts, our festival will offer a diverse selection of culinary creations. Interact with the cooks/chefs and learn new recipes, discover innovative cooking methods, and get inspired by the creativity of our talented cooks/chefs.  Live Music.

May 18, 2024  Atlanta Tacos & Tequila Midtown - Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta’s biggest Tacos & Tequila Day party is back again in the Midtown Entertainment District!

May 25, 2024  Bavarianfest - Helen, Georgia
Experience a bit of Bavaria while you and your family enjoy this Memorial Day weekend celebration at the Festhalle!  A live Oompa band, dancing, and a festive Bavarian atmosphere help us honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.  Import and domestic beer and wines, wursts on a bun, sauerkraut, hot dogs, pretzels, snacks, and desserts will be available for sale.  Active military and veterans receive free admission.

May 31-June 1, 2024  50th Annual Georgia Blueberry Festival
Alma, Georgia
Celebrating Georgia's Blueberry Capital with activities including arts & crafts, motorcycle, antique car & tractor displays, tennis, baseball & golf tournaments, beauty pageant, parade, carnival and lots of rides and games for kids.

May 31-June 1 & 8, 2024  Georgia Peach Festival
Byron & Fort Valley, Georgia
The Georgia Peach Festival splits events between Peach County's two cities, Byron and Fort Valley, each June.  Celebrate Georgia peaches with a parade, concerts, food, peach ice cream, arts & crafts, music & dancing, fireworks and the world's largest peach cobbler!   The festival honors peach growers for their contribution to our state's economy and to the food industry nationwide.  Attendance: 10,000.
 

2023 GEORGIA - MAY 2023
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events waiting for new dates

May 6, 2023  Spring Bierfest - Helen, Georgia
Over 100 Beers to try!  At the Festhalle in Alpine Helen.
 

2019 GEORGIA - MAY 2019
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events waiting for new dates

May 3-5, 2019  Seafood Fest - Savannah, Georgia
We are excited to have Seafood Fest come back to River Street this year and are looking forward to serve a wide array of seafood to our patrons.

May 18, 2019  East Atlanta Craft Beer Fest - Atlanta, Georgia
Our annual East Atlanta Beer Festival will take place in shady Brownwood Park. Come join us as we celebrate great craft beers, good food, rockin” local music, and East Atlanta!
 

2017 GEORGIA - MAY 2017
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events waiting for new dates

May 1, 2017 - Annual March of Dimes Dining Out - Atlanta, Georgia
Top Atlanta restaurants and chefs have partnered with the March of Dimes Organization for the Annual Dining Out, an event dedicated to providing an entertaining dining experience while funding research and programs that help all babies be born healthy.  Featuring more than 50 of the most talked about and award-winning restaurants throughout the city of Atlanta that eagerly participated in last year's Dining Out.  Each participating restaurant hosts one table where guests are treated to a unique four-course VIP menu with wine pairings, making it a truly one-of-a kind local dining experience.
 

2016 GEORGIA - MAY 2016
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events still waiting for new dates

May 7, 2016 - SoulFood Festival - Augusta, Georgia
 

2015 GEORGIA - MAY 2015
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events waiting for new dates

May 1, 2015 - 3rd Annual Uno de Mayo Midtown - Atlanta, Georgia
Tickets include comp tequila shot/drink at each bar. Dress up in your favorite Mexican themed outfits.

May 2-3, 2015 - Taste of South Cobb 2015 - Mableton, Georgia
Join us for the Taste of South Cobb, a major fundraiser for two of the South Cobb area’s non-profits. The Mini Taste benefits Sweetwater Mission (C.A.M.P), a food pantry serving over 800 hundred families per month with groceries, clothing and utility assistance, as well as Amateur Advocate Association, a group responsible for the positive guidance of youth and community. The Event also is being supported by the South Cobb Arts Alliance, whose mission is to build our community by encouraging appreciation of and active participation in the visual arts, performing arts and local heritage. Kiwanis of Greater South Cobb is a new partner for the Mini Taste with the key objective of bringing awareness to Project ELIMINATE in an effort to eradicate neonatal and maternal tetanus.