The Atlanta Food and Wine Festival presents The Homecoming: Sunday Tasting Tents Presented by Goya Foods at The Home Depot Backyard in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday, September 13, 2026. This signature outdoor tasting experience brings together the South's finest culinary talent, craft beverages, and bold flavors under one roof — or rather, one iconic tent — in the heart of Atlanta's entertainment district. For food lovers searching for The Homecoming: Sunday Tasting Tents Presented by Goya Foods Atlanta tickets, this is the event circled on every serious culinary calendar for fall 2026.
- Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Venue: The Home Depot Backyard
- Location/Neighborhood: Downtown Atlanta, adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Category: Food & Wine Festival / Culinary Experience
The Home Depot Backyard: Atlanta's Premier Outdoor Event Destination
The Home Depot Backyard is Atlanta's most versatile and beloved outdoor venue, positioned directly alongside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the heart of downtown. With expansive green space, open-air flexibility, and the unmistakable energy of Atlanta's Westside neighborhood, this venue has established itself as the go-to destination for festivals, concerts, and large-scale culinary events in the city.
The venue's location puts it within easy reach of the entire metro area. MARTA's Vine City and Georgia World Congress Center stations place The Home Depot Backyard within walking distance for riders coming from Buckhead, Midtown, or the airport — making it one of the most transit-accessible outdoor venues in the Southeast. For those driving in, ample parking is available throughout the stadium district, with rideshare drop-off points clearly designated along the perimeter.
What sets The Home Depot Backyard apart is its ability to transform. For a sprawling tasting event like The Homecoming: Sunday Tasting Tents Presented by Goya Foods at The Home Depot Backyard, the grounds become a world-class culinary destination — shaded tents, curated vendor rows, live demonstrations, and the kind of atmosphere that only Atlanta can deliver. This venue does not just host events; it elevates them.
Atlanta Food and Wine Fest Takes the Stage
The Atlanta Food and Wine Festival is one of the most respected culinary events in the American South, and The Homecoming series represents the festival at its most celebratory. The Sunday Tasting Tents format is the crown jewel of the festival experience — a grand, guest-driven afternoon where attendees move freely between curated stations, sampling dishes and drinks from acclaimed chefs, restaurateurs, and producers who define Southern cuisine in 2026.
Goya Foods' presenting sponsorship adds another layer of culinary significance. Goya is the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, and its involvement brings a rich Latin pantry influence to the Southern food conversation — a pairing that reflects Atlanta's increasingly diverse and dynamic restaurant scene. Expect bold seasoning, heritage ingredients, and culinary storytelling that honors both Southern tradition and Latin innovation.
The Atlanta Food and Wine Festival has long been the event that puts Atlanta on the national culinary map each year. The Homecoming edition doubles down on that mission, drawing both hometown talent and national names to a city that has never been more serious about its food identity. This is Atlanta Food and Wine Fest operating at full power — and September 13 is the day it all comes together.
Don't Miss This Show
Sunday tasting events at major food festivals sell out. That is not speculation — it is the consistent pattern of every high-profile culinary gathering Atlanta has hosted in recent years. The combination of The Home Depot Backyard's magnetic outdoor setting, Goya Foods' dynamic sponsorship, and the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival's reputation for elite curation makes The Homecoming: Sunday Tasting Tents one of the most in-demand food experiences of fall 2026.
September in Atlanta is the sweet spot — summer heat breaking, the city buzzing with football season energy, and the culinary community at its most active. An afternoon under the tasting tents on September 13 is not just a food event. It is a full Atlanta experience, the kind that locals talk about for months afterward and out-of-towners plan trips around.
Secure your The Homecoming: Sunday Tasting Tents Presented by Goya Foods Atlanta tickets now through atlticket.exchange, Atlanta's peer-to-peer ticket marketplace where local fans buy and sell tickets directly. Skip the national platforms — atlticket.exchange is built for Atlanta, by Atlanta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy The Homecoming: Sunday Tasting Tents Presented by Goya Foods tickets in Atlanta?
Tickets for The Homecoming: Sunday Tasting Tents Presented by Goya Foods at The Home Depot Backyard are available on atlticket.exchange, Atlanta's trusted peer-to-peer ticket marketplace. It is the best place to find tickets directly from fellow Atlanta fans with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.
Is The Home Depot Backyard accessible by MARTA?
Yes. The Home Depot Backyard is one of Atlanta's most MARTA-friendly venues. The Vine City station (Green and Blue lines) and the Garnett station (Red and Gold lines) both place riders within comfortable walking distance of the venue. MARTA is a fast, affordable, and parking-free way to reach the festival on September 13, 2026.
What can I expect at the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival Sunday Tasting Tents?
The Sunday Tasting Tents are an open-format culinary experience where attendees sample food and drink from dozens of chefs, artisans, and producers in a festival setting. With Goya Foods as the presenting sponsor, guests at The Homecoming can expect a curated mix of Southern staples and Latin-influenced flavors, craft beverages, live culinary demonstrations, and the relaxed, celebratory energy that defines the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival at its best.
