2026 Athens Food & Wine Festival
2026 Athens Food & Wine Festival
Sip, Savor & Celebrate at the 3rd Annual Athens Food & Wine Festival!
The vibrant Athens Farmers Market comes alive November 7 from 1-6 pm with the 2026 Athens Food and Wine Festival presented by ChurchStreet Family| Li’l Mazzara’s! Attendees can expect to indulge in a indulgent experience as they sample 50 wines alongside delicious food offerings while enjoying live music, browsing local vendors, and meeting your local chefs.
Tasting. Toasting. Shopping. Socializing.
With your event ticket, you can spend the day sipping exceptional wines, sampling chef-curated small bites, and soaking up the sounds of live music—all while mingling with fellow foodies, wine lovers, and friends. Rub elbows with celebrity chefs and renowned wine experts as they share their craft, their passion, and their favorite flavors. From bold reds to crisp whites, and from savory to sweet, this festival is a feast for the senses.
Get your tickets now—this is a must-attend event.
Venue
The Athens Farmers Market in Athens, Ala., is a seasonal gathering place built around local agriculture, food and makers. Operated by Athens Main Street at the Green Street Pavilion/Doug Gates Park, the Alabama Certified Farmers Market brings growers and producers together with the community for fresh, locally grown produce, prepared foods, baked goods and handcrafted items. In 2026, Tuesday markets run from May through August and Saturday markets from June through September, continuing a farmers-market tradition at the Green Street Pavilion that dates back 40 years.
But the pavilion’s role extends beyond shopping for what’s in season. The market is designed as a community gathering place, with live music, children’s activities, food and special programming adding to the experience throughout the season. Its flexible, open-air setting also gives Athens a natural venue for festivals, celebrations and other special events—turning a trip to the market into an opportunity to linger, visit with neighbors and take part in community life. In that way, the Athens Farmers Market serves two purposes at once: supporting local growers and makers while providing a welcoming place for Athens to come together.
Athens Farmers Market
Green Street Pavilion/Doug Gates Park
409 W. Green Street
Athens, AL 35611
https://athensmainstreet.org/athens-farmers-market/