Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival

Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival is a gathering of ceramic cooking fans and experienced cooks from all across the country and Canada. The cooks will be showcasing their skills and talents and will be preparing their specialty recipes all day long. The non-cooks (tasters) get to stroll through the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, sample and experience wonderful culinary creations while talking to the cooks about their recipes and techniques.

Date and Time

Saturday May 16, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

Saturday May 16, 2026
9am-3pm

Location

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee

Fees/Admission

Taster Tickets: $30

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