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!
Save the Date
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 11 AM - 4 PM | Maddox Park
1115 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
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What to Expect
Delicious Food
This year, we're especially excited about the food. You'll have four food vendors to choose from, plus a cooling sweet treat. From gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches to burgers and chicken and veggie rice bowls their’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Speakcheesy | Bellies & Beards | Bento Bus | Certified Southern Catering by LETTUM EAT | Frios Gourmet Pops
Farmers Market & Exhibitors
Come prepared to shop! Our Farmers Market will feature even more vendors selling crafted goods, produce, compost, and plants. We recommend bringing a reusable bag or rolling cart to bring home your finds.
Not only will you find a bigger selection of local vendors, but our Exhibitor Row is also packed with local organizations ready to share resources for farmers, community gardens, and more!
Soil Health Expo
Healthy soil is the foundation of good food, and Soil Festival is here to celebrate it! We've created a dedicated space for attendees to dig deeper into soil health, with composting workshops, free soil testing through SoilSHOP, and connections to organizations that can help you get involved in composting and beyond.
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Want to get your soil tested by SoilSHOP? Use these steps to collect your soil samples:
Step 1: Identify an area of interest for your soil sample.
Step 2: Collect Soil - For a large area, collect soil from 5-10 random spots in that area, and combine in a clean container. For a small area, collect soil from 3 random spots and combine in a clean container. (See table below for sampling depth per spot.)
Step 3: Mix soil well in clean container.
Step 4: Remove pebbles, rocks, and roots, and air dry. Do not use a flame, oven or hairdryer to dry the soil!
Step 5: Transfer 1 - 2 cups of the mixed soil into a clean one-quart Ziplock bag.
Interested participants may bring up to 2 soil samples.
Support Soil Festival
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.
Soil Festival Volunteer Shifts:
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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