Experience Atlanta’s Premier Urban Ag Event!

In 2026, Food Well Alliance and WABE are excited to host Atlanta’s premier urban agriculture event! Soil Festival is a family-friendly event at Atlanta's historic Maddox Park on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Come learn about the importance of healthy soil and how to grow your own food.

Spend the day tasting locally sourced food and drinks, exploring workshops on composting, beekeeping, and gardening, browsing the farmers market and plant sale, and taking home free compost, all while connecting with Atlanta's urban agriculture community. More details on the event coming soon!

By purchasing a Soil Festival ticket, you’re supporting local growers, helping them thrive, and strengthening our community. Your ticket covers, admission, food, beverages, workshops, and more!

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Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 11 AM - 4 PM | Maddox Park
1115 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

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Volunteer at Soil Festival!

Volunteers play an integral part in a successful Soil Festival by supporting set up or breakdown, greeting attendees, assisting vendors, and more! You’ll work alongside Food Well Alliance staff to keep the event running smoothly. If you’re interested in volunteering at Soil Festival, you can see the different times and areas of support below. Volunteers also get a free t-shirt and free admission to the event so you can enjoy the festivities before or after your shift.

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Become a Patron!

Soil Festival is more than a spring event. It's a celebration of the farmers, gardeners, orchard stewards, and community members working every day to build a healthier, more connected Atlanta. By becoming a Soil Festival Patron, you're directly supporting that work while joining us for a day of good food, good soil, and good community.

Patrons make this event possible, and as our thanks, you'll receive tickets to enjoy everything Soil Festival has to offer.

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Soil Festival In the News

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Soil festival attendees learn about composting, gardening, beekeeping, and more - WSB-TV
Foodwell Alliance’s Soil Festival is May 6 - AJC
Foodwell Alliance’s Soil Festival is May 6 - AJC

Foodwell Alliance’s Soil Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6 at Maddox Park. The fundraiser will help support more than 300 farms, community gardens and orchards in metro Atlanta. Attendees can dine on food from local vendors, learn about the importance of healthy soil, meet local food leaders and engage in cooking demos, children’s activities and workshops on such topics as composting, beekeeping and gardening.

Food Well Alliance is connecting people with healthy food options - The Weather Channels' Pattrn
Food Well Alliance is connecting people with healthy food options - The Weather Channels' Pattrn

Nonprofit Food Well Alliance is on a mission to connect people with healthy food options in their own backyard by creating thriving community gardens and urban farms.