Savor the State: A Flavor of Georgia Tasting Experience

The Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest isn’t just for the contestants and judges, it’s also a fun opportunity for everyone to sample and purchase these innovative new products at Savor the State: A Flavor of Georgia Tasting Experience! The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences would like to invite the community to partake in this unique and tasty occasion.

Thursday, April 17, 2025

2:00pm – 6:00pm

Classic Center, Athens, GA

A ticket is required for access to Savor the State: A Flavor of Georgia Tasting Experience. Tickets do not include parking fees at the Classic Center.

Savor the State is a great opportunity to support Georgia small businesses and meet the Flavor of Georgia Finalists. There will be three finalists from each of the twelve product contest categories sharing samples and selling their goods. Attendees will be able to participate in choosing the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Peoples’ Choice Award by sampling all of the finalists’ products and voting for their favorite!

All attendees are also invited to watch the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Awards Ceremony as winners are selected from each of the twelve categories, leading up to the awarding of the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Grand Prize. The awards ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m.

There will be a cash bar opening at 4:00 p.m. Drink tickets included with purchase are eligible for soda, beer or wine.

Ticket Pricing:

Adult Admission (Includes Drink Ticket): $20

UGA Student: $10

Children 12 and under: FREE


Presenting Sponsor

Massey Ferguson logo

Red Sponsors

Georgia Department of Agriculture + Georgia Grown

Black, White and Silver Sponsors

Farm Credit Associations of Georgia, Corteva Agriscience and Georgia Agribusiness Council

This event is a part of CAES Signature Events. These special events showcase outstanding faculty contributions, foster community and industry collaboration, and spotlight the college’s impact on a global scale.

Signature Events: Celebrating Excellence