Metro Atlanta's September Festival Lineup: A Delicious and Family-Friendly Month Ahead

Strategic Insights -

This September, metro Atlanta residents and visitors can indulge in a variety of festivals and events that cater to diverse tastes and interests. From films to food, wine, and music, there's something for everyone on the calendar. The Brookhaven Restaurant Month, for instance, invites people to explore the city's culinary scene with chef collaborations, limited-time menu items, and wine tastings. Meanwhile, the Taste & Brews Festival in Canton offers a celebration of regional cuisine, craft beer, and live music. Other highlights include the Panda Fest Asian food fest, Pupfest, and the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Brookhaven Restaurant Month features chef collaborations, limited-time menu items, wine tastings, and cocktail events, culminating in the Taste Brookhaven tasting experience on October 2.
  • The Taste & Brews Festival in Canton celebrates regional cuisine, craft beer, and live music, with over 30 food vendors and a selection of craft beers.
  • The Panda Fest Asian food fest returns for its second Atlanta festival, with over 70 food vendors, artisan merchants, and cultural performances in the Pinnacle Lot of Atlantic Station.
  • Pupfest, hosted in The Works mixed-use development, welcomes people and their pups for live music, dog-friendly vendors, and giveaways.
  • The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns with four days of tasting tents, chef demonstrations, and regional spirits, in the Home Depot Backyard near Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • The Souper Walk, a fundraiser for the Zadie Project, involves a walking tour of Souper Jenny locations, with participants receiving snacks, drinks, lunch, and a T-shirt for a donation of $250.
  • Chocolate 101, a chocolate class led by Lou Bank, is hosted at the Epicurean Theatre, featuring tastings and cacao seed samplings followed by a welcome cacao cocktail.
  • Festa Delluva is an Italian grape festival hosted by Pricci, featuring entertainment, wine, and spirits, as well as food stations and heavy hors doeuvres.
  • The Atlanta Hawks' Forkside Seats event, in support of Giving Kitchen, offers a private dining experience with new and forthcoming Atlanta restaurants and a family-style dinner curated by chef G. Garvin.
  • Gluten Free Atlanta Fest, hosted by Monday Night Brewing, offers an entirely gluten-free food and beverage lineup, live music, and lawn games in its new indoor-outdoor space in West Midtown.

Statistics:

  • The Brookhaven Restaurant Month runs throughout September, with over 50 participating restaurants offering specials, chef collaborations, and limited-time menu items.
  • The Taste & Brews Festival features over 30 food vendors, with attendees expecting to sample a variety of cuisines and craft beers.
  • The Panda Fest Asian food fest expects over 70 food vendors, artisan merchants, and cultural performances, attracting a diverse crowd to the Pinnacle Lot in Atlantic Station.
  • The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival takes place from September 11-14, with tickets priced at $135-$185 per person for unlimited food and drink.
  • The Souper Walk fundraiser for the Zadie Project has a target participation level of $250 per person, with attendees receiving snacks, drinks, lunch, and a T-shirt.
  • Chocolate 101 features a cacao seed sampling and tastings with Lou Bank, with tickets priced at $35 per person, including a welcome cacao cocktail.
  • Festa Delluva is priced at $89 per person for an Italian grape festival experience with food, wine, and spirits.
  • The Gluten Free Atlanta Fest features an entirely gluten-free food and beverage lineup, with free admission and food available for purchase.

Sources:

  • "Amore e Amore Nightmare on Highland" - Amore e Amore (amoreeamore.com/experiences)
  • "Brookhaven Restaurant Month" - Explore Brookhaven (explorebrookhaven.com/restaurant-month)
  • "Panda Fest" - Panda Fest (pandafests.com)
  • "Taste & Brews Festival" - Taste & Brews (tasteandbrews.com)
  • "The Souper Walk" - Souper Jenny (souperjennyatl.com/souper-walk-vii)
  • "Chocolate 101" - Epicurean Hotel Atlanta (epicureanhotelatlanta.com/events/chocolate-101-september-2025)
  • "Festa Delluva" - Pricci (opentable.com/pricci)
  • "Atlanta Hawks Forkside Seats" - Atlanta Hawks (e.givesmart.com/events/IxL)
  • "Gluten Free Atlanta Fest" - Monday Night Brewing (mondaynightbrewing.com/glutenfreedom-at-monday-night-brewing)