Terrapin's Wake-n-Bake Off Returns to Athens for 21st Year

Annual food and beer festival celebrates Terrapin's iconic Wake-n-Bake brew.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Terrapin's Wake-n-Bake Off, a beloved annual food and beer festival in Athens, Georgia, is returning this weekend for its 21st year. The event features local chefs showcasing their creative culinary skills by incorporating Terrapin's popular Wake-n-Bake coffee-infused imperial stout into a variety of dishes, from savory brisket to sweet desserts.

Why it matters

The Wake-n-Bake Off has become a signature event on the Athens and Atlanta food and beer calendar, drawing crowds eager to sample innovative dishes and celebrate Terrapin's iconic brew. The festival highlights the vibrant local food and craft beer scene in the region.

The details

Over the years, the Wake-n-Bake Off has featured a wide array of Wake-n-Bake-infused dishes, including smoked brisket with Wake-n-Bake BBQ sauce, Wake-n-Bake S'mores Pizza, chicken wings, brownies, ice creams, and even jello. The event provides a platform for local chefs to showcase their creativity and passion for using craft beer as a culinary ingredient.

  • The Wake-n-Bake Off is returning this Sunday, February 22, 2026.
  • The event marks the 21st year of Terrapin's Wake-n-Bake imperial stout.

The players

Terrapin Beer Company

A craft brewery based in Athens, Georgia, known for its popular Wake-n-Bake coffee-infused imperial stout.

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What they’re saying

“Few events on the Athens or Atlanta, Georgia food and beer calendar hit quite like the Terrapin's Wake-n-Bake Off.”

— Reid Ramsay (Beer Street Journal)

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Wake-n-Bake Off are now available on the Terrapin Beer Company website.

The takeaway

The Terrapin's Wake-n-Bake Off has become a beloved annual tradition that showcases the vibrant food and craft beer scene in Athens, Georgia, while celebrating Terrapin's iconic Wake-n-Bake brew.