Atlanta Food & Wine Festival And More Events This Weekend

ATLANTA, GA — Foodies, rejoice! The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival has returned for another year. At this year’s festival you'll find a number of tasting tents and events including Sunday Brunch: Great Southern Bake Sale. Meanwhile, wing connoisseurs can head to the Westside Wing Festival to snack on as many flavorful wings as their hearts desire.

For those of you on the more athletic end of the spectrum, this weekend will also bring with it the Georgia Aquarium’s Turtle Trot 5K.

Here's what else is happening around the city:

Schoolhouse Brewing Grand Opening

Neighborhood: Marietta

The metro Atlanta area will soon welcome yet another new brewery with the opening of Marietta’s Schoolhouse Brewing. Friday’s grand opening will include grub from the Lil Bites Food Truck, live music by Goodbye Machine and special beer releases.

Where: Schoolhouse Brewing, 840 Franklin Court Suite A

When: Friday, May 31, at 12 noon

Candler Park Music & Food Festival

Neighborhood: Candler Park

From reggae musician Stephen Marley to Philly-based rock band Dr. Dog, the stage at the Candler Park Music & Food Festival will welcome an array of talent. In addition to a hearty lineup of musicians, the festival will also feature bites from Islands Noodles, It’s A Wrap, Moni’s Donuts and plenty of other vendors.

Where: Candler Park, 1500 McLendon Avenue

When: Friday, May 31, at 4 p.m.

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Tasting Tents

Neighborhood: Old Fourth Ward

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is one of the premier food and drink events in the Southeast, consisting of various classes, dinners and special events. Starting on Friday, an arguable fan favorite of the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, The tasting tents open Friday and will include tons of sips and bites, giving attendees a true taste of the South.

Where: Historic Fourth Ward Park, 680 Dallas Street NE

When: Friday, May 31, at 7:30 p.m.

Turtle Trot 5K

Neighborhood: Downtown

After a successful first year, the Georgia Aquarium has chosen to bring back the Turtle Trot 5K for its second year. The race, which benefits the Georgia Aquarium’s research and conservation programs, is ideal for beginners and veteran runners. Registration includes a collectible t-shirt, a finisher’s medal, a sponsor fair at the end of the race and discounted admission to the Georgia Aquarium.

Where: Pemberton Place, 126 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard NW

When: Saturday, Jun. 1, at 8 a.m.

Westside Wing Festival

Neighborhood: Grove Park

If there’s one thing to know about Atlantans, it’s that we love our wings. And the more creative and outside-the-box the flavor, the better. Tickets to the Westside Wing Festival are available in tiers, but they all allow you to sample wings from the Westside's best chefs.

Where: Grove Park, Atlanta 709 Hortense Place NW

When: Saturday, Jun. 1, at 12 noon

Sunday Brunch: Great Southern Bake Sale

Neighborhood: Midtown

Concluding each year's Atlanta Food & Wine Festival is the beloved themed Sunday brunch prior to the day’s tasting tents. The theme this year is Great Southern Bake Sale, so those in attendance can expect a mouthwatering array of confections, savory bites and other dishes. And in typical Atlanta Food & Wine Festival fashion, an ample variety of brunch cocktails, brews and bubbly will be on hand as well.

Where: Loews Hotel, 1065 Peachtree Street NE

When: Sunday, Jun. 2, at 11:30 a.m.

A Slice Of Summer At Skyline Park

Neighborhood: Old Fourth Ward

Kick off the countdown to summer with A Slice Of Summer At Skyline Park, a family-friendly event. The cost of admission to A Slice Of Summer includes unlimited games and rides and snacks and small bites. Additionally, adults ages 21 and up will receive a Tito's handmade vodka cocktail and a Wild Heaven beer.

Where: Skyline Park, 675 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE

When: Sunday, Jun. 2, at 1 p.m.