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Atlanta Magazine’s Whiskey Festival Expands to Pullman Yards with More Spirits, More Food, and More Experiences Than Ever Before
Atlanta, GA — February 24, 2026 — Atlanta Magazine’s Whiskey Festival is raising the bar. Now in its 11th year, the city’s premier whiskey tasting event returns Saturday, October 17, from 6:00–10:00 PM, unveiling its largest and most ambitious edition yet at a new, expanded venue: Pullman Yards.
As the festival continues to grow, the move to Pullman Yards creates space for more vendors, enhanced activations, and a broader guest experience. What began as a niche tasting has evolved into one of Atlanta’s signature spirits celebrations, drawing both seasoned aficionados and curious newcomers for an elevated evening of tasting, dining, and entertainment.
The 2026 festival will feature 40+ vendors, showcasing an expanded portfolio of premium whiskeys alongside emerging and independent brands. Guests will have the opportunity to connect directly with master distillers, brand founders, and spirits ambassadors, offering deeper insight into the craftsmanship behind today’s most compelling pours.
Food takes center stage this year, with a more robust culinary presence than ever before. Guests will enjoy bites from Girl Diver, Zenu, Farm Burger, and additional restaurant partners to be announced, delivering a chef-driven experience designed to complement the scale of the event.
Event Highlights Include:
• VIP Admission (6:00 PM entry) featuring early access, top-shelf tastings, and a curated gift bag.
• General Admission beginning at 7:00 PM
• A commemorative Atlanta Magazine Whiskey Festival tumbler for all guests, while supplies last.
• Live music, on-site cigar rolling, interactive brand activations, lawn games, and a golf simulator.
• Digital screens throughout the venue streaming the Georgia vs. Auburn football game.
Whiskey Festival continues to blend premium spirits, culinary excellence, and dynamic entertainment into one unforgettable fall evening.
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Partner With Atlanta Magazine’s Whiskey Festival
As the event expands, Atlanta Magazine is welcoming additional spirits brands, restaurants, and experiential partners to join this year’s lineup. From chef-led tastings to immersive brand activations, partners gain access to a highly engaged, experience-driven audience.
Interested in becoming a vendor? Visit: https://www.atlantamagazine.com/whiskey-festival-vendor-info/
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Tickets are limited and expected to sell out.
For tickets and full event details, visit: https://www.atlantamagazine.com/whiskey-festival/
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About Atlanta Magazine: Since 1961, Atlanta Magazine, the city’s premier general interest publication, has served as the authority on Atlanta, providing its readers with a mix of long-form nonfiction, lively lifestyle coverage, in-depth service journalism, and literary essays, columns, and profiles.
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Media Contact:
Zaquis Ross
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Atlanta Magazine | GaBiz Magazine | Georgia Design Magazine | Southbound Magazine | Custom Media
zross@atlantamagazine.com
404-457-8197
