Atlanta Champagne Week is set to uncork a new chapter in the South’s social scene with Mayor Andre Dickens-approved events and a nod to the city’s cultural vibrance.
Part luxury experience, part cultural convergence, the inaugural celebration brings together Atlanta’s tastemakers, socialites, and hospitality elite for a weeklong toast to community, refinement, and, of course, Champagne.
The week is the brainchild of event strategist Dona Mathews, whose résumé includes organizing the BET Black Men Summit afterparty and “Big Boi Day.” Now, alongside longtime colleague Jolen Martin of Rémy Cointreau, and in collaboration with Nicole Bradford of Strategics, LLC, and Dwayne Moore of Prestige Visual Media, she’s curating the city’s most effervescent series of events yet.
“This is going to be our largest undertaking collectively as a group,” Mathews told BOSSIP‘s Managing Editor Dani Canada. “Champagne requires a certain level of education behind it, and a certain level of refinement. So we really had to work hard to kind of set the standards and outline brands that reflect our philosophy on hospitality, lifestyle, luxury, and what we consider celebration, through Atlanta’s lens.”
Over the years, the team has fostered deep relationships across politics, philanthropy, film, and food, and Champagne Week is the culmination of that network. Events are taking place in partnership with notable institutions like the Ladies Athletic Club of Atlanta, which will host “Rosé All Day” at Phipps Plaza, and the SMS Trial Attorneys, who will helm “Champagne on the Green,” offering guests a preview of Atlanta’s renowned Garden Party.
One of the most anticipated highlights is the opening toast led by civil rights icon Andrew Young.
“It’s not just about having an event,” Mathews emphasized. “It’s truly about building community around the fête.”
Programming is intentionally curated with deeper meaning. There’s a tribute to women in film and media, a nod to Atlanta’s booming entertainment industry, as well as smaller, intimate tastings that mirror the exclusivity of Champagne itself.
“Some of those events are for 16 people, some for 40, and the rest for 200,” said Mathews, adding that the goal is to make Champagne more accessible to everyone, regardless of experience or status.
The team is also working toward a formal proclamation from the City of Atlanta, the State of Georgia, and Fulton County, declaring the second week of June as Atlanta Champagne Week, aligning with National Rosé Day. Securing a lasting legacy for the celebration, the organizers are working with the City of Atlanta, the State of Georgia, and Fulton County to officially declare the second week of June as Atlanta Champagne Week. The timing is no coincidence—it intentionally aligns with National Rosé Day, celebrated on the second Saturday of June.
“I think it’s a testament to who we are individually, collectively,” said Mathews of the proclamation effort, which cements the week as a permanent fixture in the city’s cultural calendar.
Securing a lasting legacy for the celebration, the organizers are working with the City of Atlanta, the State of Georgia, and Fulton County to officially declare the second week of June as Atlanta Champagne Week. The timing is no coincidence—it intentionally aligns with National Rosé Day, celebrated on the second Saturday of June.
“I think it’s a testament to who we are individually, collectively,” said Mathews of the proclamation effort, which cements the week as a permanent fixture in the city’s cultural calendar.
Among the collaborators is Eighth of Spades, making a return under the leadership of Camille Binder, and sommelier Sarah Pierre of the Black woman-owned wine shop, 3 Parks Wine. Pop Alle, considered the Southeast’s “largest and truest Champagne house,” is also onboard, showcasing curated selections that Mathews promises will surprise even the most seasoned Champagne connoisseur.
Above all, Mathews and her co-creators hope the week leaves Atlantans—both lifelong locals and transplants—with a sense of inclusion, sophistication, and celebration.
“We’re showcasing that there’s a place or an entry point into the food and beverage industry through Champagne that everybody can access and participate in,” she said. “Champagne is celebratory, versatile, and unique. We’re using it as a bridge to connect people, to share experiences, and to build community.”
And with flutes raised high and rosé flowing freely, Atlanta Champagne Week is doing just that—one bubble at a time.
