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Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival
Food at Depot Park / United Bankshares Amphitheater, Kennesaw.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 6–10 PM; Sat Oct 17, 10 AM–10 PM
WhereDepot Park / United Bankshares Amphitheater, 2828 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, GA
CostSee organizer website for details
30th Annual CAC Chili Cook Off & Fall Festival
Food at Cultural Arts Council Douglasville, Douglasville.
WHO Everyone
When5 PM – 9 PM
WhereCultural Arts Council Douglasville, 8652 Campbellton Street, Douglasville, GA
CostFree
Beef Fest
Food at Carroll County Agriculture Center, Carrollton.
WHO Everyone
When10 AM–2 PM
WhereCarroll County Agriculture Center, 900 Newnan Rd, Carrollton, GA
CostSee organizer website for details
Decatur BBQ Festival
Food at Ford's BBQ / Harmony Park (Oakhurst), Decatur.
WHO Everyone
WhenNoon – 6 PM
WhereFord's BBQ / Harmony Park (Oakhurst), 350 Mead Road, Decatur, GA
CostFree entry; tasting + sip tickets (Explore Georgia)
Gainesville Chicken Festival
Food at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, Gainesville.
WHO Everyone
When11 AM–4:30 PM
WhereLake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA
CostFree entry; tasting wristbands $6 (10 samples) or 5 for $25
Chili Cook-Off & Fall Festival (Madison)
Food at Madison Town Park, Madison.
WHO Everyone
When10 AM–4 PM
WhereMadison Town Park, 218 W Jefferson St, Madison, GA
CostSee organizer website for details
Spirits & Spice Festival
Food at Historic Downtown Newnan, Newnan.
WHO Everyone
When2–7 PM
WhereHistoric Downtown Newnan, 200 Court Square, Newnan, GA
CostSee organizer website for details
Chili-Fest & Harvest Market
Food at Ridge Ferry Park, Rome.
WHO Everyone
Whengates 10 AM; crafts 10 AM–3 PM
WhereRidge Ferry Park, 393 Riverside Pkwy NE, Rome, GA
CostParking $5; sample bracelets $5
Chomp & Stomp
Food at Cabbagetown Park, Atlanta.
WHO Everyone
When11 AM – 7 PM
WhereCabbagetown Park, 701 Kirkwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA
CostSee organizer website for details
Atlanta Chili Cook Off
Food at Brook Run Park, Dunwoody.
WHO Everyone
When12 PM (VIP noon entry)
WhereBrook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody, GA
Cost$20 advance / $30 door; VIP $50 (BigTickets via search)