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Culinary
Oct 04, 2025, 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM EDTDiscover Georgia’s rich culinary heritage with Chef Kevin Mitchell and food historian David Shields. Their new book, "Taste the State: Georgia," explores iconic local foods, heirloom ingredients, and the stories that shaped Southern eating traditions.
Oct 04, 2025, 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM EDTDon’t miss Natalie Keng, author, entrepreneur, and “The Sauce Maven™,” live at the Georgia Grown Culinary Village! Founder of Global Hearth™, she blends heritage, food, and leadership in her dynamic cooking demos. Catch her on the front lawn of First Baptist Church of Decatur!
Oct 04, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM EDTChef and author Belinda Smith-Sullivan stirs up Southern charm with cocktails, mocktails, and tasty bites from her new book "Cocktails, Southern Style: Pours, Drinks, Sips, and Bites."
Oct 04, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM EDTJoin Chef William Dissen on the front lawn of First Baptist Church of Decatur for a Georgia Grown Culinary Village demo celebrating the flavors of the New South. He will demonstrate a signature recipe inspired by his new cookbook, "Thoughtful Cooking: Recipes Rooted in the New South."
Oct 04, 2025, 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM EDTAnnette Joseph shares sweet stories and even sweeter recipes from "The Sweet Life at La Fortezza," her latest cookbook inspired by dreamy Italian desserts and life in Tuscany.
Oct 04, 2025, 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM EDTJoin craft butcher Rusty Bowers of Pine Street Market on the front lawn of the First Baptist Church of Decatur for a live cooking demonstration on stage in the Georgia Grown Culinary Village, where he'll demonstrate grilling techniques using local Georgia Grown ingredients.
Oct 04, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM EDTJames Beard Award winner Steven Satterfield shares insights and bold, seasonal recipes from "Vegetable Revelations," a celebration of texture, flavor, and the creative possibilities of cooking with vegetables.
Oct 04, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM EDTJoin award-winning chef and wild foods expert Hank Shaw in the Georgia Grown Culinary Village. Expect bold flavors, unexpected stories, and a live demo you won’t want to miss.
Oct 04, 2025, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM EDTChef Duane Nutter, James Beard semifinalist and 2024 Airport Chef of the Year, shares stories and recipes from "Cutting Up in the Kitchen," a cookbook packed with bold flavors, Southern roots, global flair, and his signature humor.
Oct 04, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDTCatch Chef Joshua Swinney, Executive Chef of Compass Group, live on stage in the Georgia Grown Culinary Village, located on the front lawn of the First Baptist Church of Decatur, as he cooks up a flavorful dish featuring fresh ingredients from local Georgia Grown producers.
Oct 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDTJoin Chef Alan Byers of The Deer & The Dove on the front lawn of the First Baptist Church of Decatur for a live cooking demonstration on stage in the Georgia Grown Culinary Village, where he'll prepare a simple and delicious recipe using ingredients from local Georgia Grown makers.
Oct 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM EDTMary Bryant Shrader of Mary’s Nest shares simple, time-tested ways to cook smarter and waste less, inspired by her passion for traditional kitchen skills and self-sufficient living.
Hosted by Georgia Grown, the Culinary Village offers live cooking demos, vendors, and more on the First Baptist Church lawn. Catch six top chefs at the Culinary Stage in Carreker Hall!
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