The 2026 Fish & Friends festival
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Supporting the Hands That Feed Our Communities.
Creating Opportunity With Every Ticket.
Building an Ecosystem Where Everyone Thrives.
Fish & Friends Fest is more than a celebration. It's an investment in the restaurant and hospitality professionals who help feed and serve our communities every day. Every ticket purchased helps create opportunities, strengthen local businesses, and build an ecosystem where everyone has the chance to thrive.
Who has the best fried seafood in atlanta?
Congratulations to Sazon de Oro 305, the inaugural winner of the Fish & Friends Festival Best Fried Seafood Competition! Taking home the $2,500 grand prize, the team wowed judges and attendees alike with their flavorful Cuban-Dominican-inspired fried seafood and signature empanadas.
The Festival Experience
Celebrity Judges
Fish & Friends Fest has legendary judges including Nuface, Baby Jade, and Councilwoman Tracie Arnold!
Live Music
Fish & Friends Fest brought the community together through an exciting lineup of live music performances featuring local, regional, and nationally recognized artists.
Family & Fellowship
At its heart, Fish & Friends Fest is about bringing people together. Families, friends, neighbors, and community leaders gathered to enjoy great food, meaningful connections, and shared experiences.
vendors
Fish & Friends Festival included several seafood vendors, food trucks, and culinary entrepreneurs to join us as either competing vendors in our highly anticipated seafood competition or as non-competing food vendors looking to showcase their menu to festival attendees.
We also welcomed merchandise vendors, artisans, and local businesses seeking to connect with the community and grow their brand.
