Peachfest Invades Atlanta This Weekend: Here Are the Festivities

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So, we hear that you like peaches. You’re in the right place. From July 11th to July 21st, Atlanta will come alive with Peachfest chef-driven dinners, cocktail tastings, special peach beer and more.

Also dog lovers will get the chance to take their furry friends down the runway for a chance at $1,000 cash and a Kamado Joe Grill.

When Is Peachfest This Year?

The 10th annual all-inclusive Peachfest extravaganza takes place on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at The Plaza in Midtown Atlanta’s Peachtree Center

This year, Peachfest, which is one of the best festivals in Atlanta, runs 10 days in Midtown  leading up to the main event on July 21st.

What To Know About Peachfest in Atlanta

Here is the schedule of events for this year’s Peachfest.

  • July 12th – Special Beer Release of “Peche Saison” at Wrecking Bar Brewpub
  • July 13th – Peach Dish & Cocktail Pairing at the Woodall.
  • July 14th – VinoTeca Ribera y Rueda Wine & Peach Tasting.
  • July 16th – Try the new Burnt Peachfuzz Cocktail at Yakitori Kona.
  • July 17th – Last day to enter the online Peachfest Contest to win $3,300 in prizes. This includes VIP Peachfest tickets, a Kamado Joe Grill, hotel rooms, and dinners.
  • July 18th – ‘Three Weeks to Go Countdown’ for Peach Season and Pearson Farm’s Peach Pickup Party at Peachtree Center Market from 11am – 2pm.
  • July 19th – Learn to make your very own Peach Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit on Zoom with Peachfest Founder Brady Lowe and Danny Ronen of Shaker & Spoon.
  • July 20th – A brand new Peach Puppy Contest will be hosted at Peachtree Center from 11am – 2pm! It’s free, but RSVP here!
  • July 21st – PEACHFEST hosted at Peachtree Center! VIP at 3pm, General Admission at 4pm. Get tickets here!

Final Word

Peachfest takes place every year when it’s hot. And that’s when Atlanta is at its best. Every Atlanta weekend has something cool to do. The city has a thriving cultural, food, sports and music scene, with venues like the Tabernacle and the Fox Theatre hosting concerts and shows throughout the year.

The city is also home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Opera, offering world-class performances for music lovers.Atlanta has a lot of cool things to do and places to eat, including some of the top soul food joints and remarkable Thai food spots.

Tee Johnson: Tee Johnson is the co-founder of AtlantaFi.com and as an unofficial ambassador of the city, she's a lover of all things Atlanta. She writes about Travel News, Events, Business, Hair Care (Wigs!) and Money.