Soul Food Showdown Set to Heat Up Stone Mountain

Stone Mountain, GA — September 27, 2025

Food lovers from across Georgia are gearing up for the Soul Food Showdown, an all-day celebration of Southern flavors, family fun, and community vibes. The event takes place at Wade Walker Park from 12 PM to 8 PM, promising a feast for the senses with live music, vendors, and a high-energy cook-off competition.

The Soul Food Showdown will showcase classic dishes like fried chicken, mac & cheese, collard greens, cornbread, and peach cobbler, with local chefs going head-to-head for bragging rights as the ultimate soul food champion. Guests can enjoy performances from local bands, shop from community vendors, and take part in family-friendly activities throughout the day.

Admission is free, making the event open to everyone. Attendees who want to sample plates from the competition can purchase taste tickets online in advance.

Organizers say the showdown isn’t just about food—it’s about celebrating culture, bringing people together, and honoring the traditions of soul food that have been passed down through generations.

Whether you’re coming for the music, the vendors, or the food that defines comfort itself, the Soul Food Showdown is set to be one of the highlight events of the fall in Stone Mountain.

?? Where: Wade Walker Park, Stone Mountain, GA

?? When: Saturday, September 27, 2025

?? Time: 12 PM – 8 PM

??? Entry: Free | Taste tickets available online

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