GATHER 'ROUND 

CREATIVE/PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR

October 14-17, 2021

Atlanta, Georgia

Voted “Atlanta’s Best New Festival” in 2021 by Atlanta Magazine

2021 was the inaugural year of Gather ‘round, founded by the team of Southern Culinary & Creative and the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. Gather ‘round was a multi-day celebration of Southern food, drink, music and art benefitting local non-profit partner, Giving Kitchen. The festival took place in 2021 and 2022. This unique culinary weekend invited guests to gather and break bread, as Southern makers, artisans and creators of deliciousness bring their craft to life for a good cause.

  • Four days of events

  • Multiple live learning seminars and large-format ticketed events

  • A collaborative dinner series at top restaurants around Atlanta

  • Over 80 chefs and beverage professionals, both local and regional