IT'S HERE...The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back! Happening this weekend-Atlanta

Piedmont Park, 400 Park Drive, Atlanta, GA 30309

Spring is in the air and that can only mean one thing in Atlanta: the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back!

The Dogwoods are in full bloom, and hundreds of artists from around the country will set up their tents for the 79th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival.

An Atlanta staple for more than 75 years, there is something for everyone at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Virtually every kind of art imaginable is represented at the festival, with a nationally renowned-juried Fine Artist Market that includes sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and much more.

In addition to the fine art for adults and art collectors, there is a Kids Village featuring huge inflatables, arts & crafts and face painting for all ages, as well as the ever-popular 24-foot rock-climbing wall.

Music has become an essential feature of the weekend’s festivities, and this year will be no different! A wide array of diverse musical offerings will fill the springtime air throughout the weekend! 

Oh and when you get hungry, follow the delicious smells, of funnel cakes, gyros, crab cakes, onion rings, kettle corn and much, much more!

Atlanta Dogwood Festival is #where2go

Terrapin Beer Co is hosting its Anniversary Carnival TODAY!-4:30-8:30p-Athens

265 Newton Bridge Rd., Athens, GA 30607

Terrapin Beer Co. Anniversary Carnival

Superstitious? Then be sure to join us in celebrating 13 years of Terrapin Beer on Sat., April 11 from 4:30 – 8:30 pm at the brewery here in Athens, GA!

Live music, carnival games including the infamous beer dunk tank, local vendors/artists with their wares on display, and plenty of Terrapin beers to sip on including some rarities and special casks.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Community Connection of Northeast Georgia.

Tix:
http://terrapin.xorbia.com/Terrapin13thAnniversary/xt/?referral=xt-buy-tix

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Happening TODAY. FREE ADMISSION. 4th Annual Spring Festival on Ponce-Atlanta

1451 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307
Olmsted Linear Park

Spring into Atlanta Festival Season with the 4th Annual Spring Festival on Ponce

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the 4th Annual Spring Festival on Ponce on April 11 – 12, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. This event will feature over 125 local and regional artists with the beautiful backdrop of historic Olmsted Linear Park.

Visitors will enjoy fine art and crafts, children’s area, live acoustic entertainment and local food and beverage concessions including “gourmet” food trucks. This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists to benefit the local community. This event will be very conservative, with sensitivity to the park and neighborhood. Best of all, its free to attend.

“We hope that neighbors and visitors will come see the extraordinary gardens of the Olmsted Linear Park and stay to peruse the 125 local artists who will take up residence there for the weekend! We are very proud that our local artists will be able to draw attention to both the historic parks and the Druid Hills community in a positive way,” says Patrick Dennis, President of the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces.

These beautiful chains of parks have lovely trees and paths and great visibility from one of Atlanta’s truly historic avenues. This is a unique and wonderful opportunity for locals and visitors to appreciate the vision and legacy of one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted, Sr. as well as the achievements in restoration by the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance.

Location: 1451 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307
Olmsted Linear Park
Times: Sat., April 11, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun., April 12, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Music: Acoustic music only
Admission: Free to attend

Spring Festival on Ponce is #where2go

Oyster Fest 2015 at Park Tavern is happening this Saturday, February 7th 2015 1pm-11:30p- Atlanta

Park Tavern500 10th Street

Join Spiral Entertainment and thousands of people for this legendary event known as Oysterfest. This day long festival will feature live music from local bands, DJs, cold beer and other beverages, and TONS of fresh, raw, steamed, and fried oysters with plenty of cocktail sauce and crackers.

Raw oysters are flown in fresh from Connecticut (Blue Point Oysters) and Prince Edward Island (Malpeque Oysters_ and our huge fried and steamed oysters straight from the Texas coast!

Not an oyster eater? Try the delicious fried shrimp!

Tix are only $18.00

HURRY!!

https://www.xorbia.com/e/spiral/oysterfest2015

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Callanwolde Arts Festival is happening January 24th & 25th 2015-Atlanta

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

980 Briarcliff Rd., NE,
Atlanta, GA 30306

The Callanwolde Arts Festival is a two-day indoor festival. Located in one of the most distinctive historic properties in Atlanta, this event promises to become one of the premier partnerships of art institutions in the area. It is a festival for Artists by Artists, letting the artist have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival

This event will feature approximately 86 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, plus gourmet food trucks with healthy alternatives and music and dance performances.

The 2014 Callanwolde Arts Festival is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC and a board of experts in various artistic disciplines. The festival will uphold the highest standards supporting the arts, and offer participating artists the environment to nurture appreciation for their skills.

VID:

http://youtu.be/ttXC1QVGqOE

Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
VIP Reception 6:30-9:30 PM
Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Callanwolde Arts Festival is #where2go

Hey Atlanta..The Southwest Rink at Park Tavern is open now through February! 4:30p-11:00p to12:00 on weekends

The Southwest Rink at Park Tavern

500 10th Street NE Atlanta GA

Ice skating has become an American holiday tradition!

In a heated tent with music and rink-side dining, you can't go wrong having a family outing of ice skating. 

The Southwest Rink at Park Tavern will reside in the Garden Tent and will be complete with modern amenities: for day & night skating!

If you can't ice skate don't worry! Classes are now offered for group or private lessons! 

Come get your skate on at The Southwestern Rink at Park Tavern!

TIX:

http://www.xorbia.com/event/groups/?g=3&referral=xt-buy-tix

The Southwest Rink at Park Tavern is #Where2go

Happening today,1-5! The Ponce De Leon Beer Festival at The Shriner's Temple-Atlanta

The Shriner's Temple 400 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Atlanta, Ga 30308

HAPPENING TODAY 1-5P

The Ponce de Leon Beer Festival will be bringing out all local breweries to focus on a variety of styles. We are looking at this festival to be focused on the beer lover and brewer.

This festival came about to help the Shriner’s raise money for the Children’s Hospital but overall it was brought about by a few people who really love beer and enjoy the idea of focusing on beer styles. Because of the festival being located inside the beautiful Yaarab Temple located on Ponce de Leon Avenue, we decided to move forward with what was at our door step…Ponce de Leon. He was looking for the Fountain of Youth and this was a perfect way of approaching breweries. We wanted to focus on style and overall…styles are constantly changing. To stay in a youthful mindset breweries always come up with fresh ideas. We wanted to deliver this “youth” to the public. After approaching the breweries with the concept we were happy to see that they were on board and ready to engage in this idea.

With this festival we look to accomplish bringing out these new styles to the public and enlighten people on styles of beer. We would also like to surprise the beer lovers out there with new brews that they have not experienced. For example, many breweries are making a one off beer not available to the public yet. We are trying to keep it in a more intimate feeling with only allowing 1500 people in at the door. We feel this will be able to give the attendees more room to move around and try each beer selection.

TIX:
https://www.xorbia.com/e/pbf/ponce-de-leon-beer-festival-2014

The Ponce De Leon Beer Festival is #where2go

Atlanta Lobster Festival is happening November 2nd 1-6p-Atlanta

Candler Park

1500 McLendon Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307

Atlanta Lobster Festival is an outdoor festival in Atlanta, GA highlighting the ultimate in seafood delicacies. In its inaugural year, the festival will include an afternoon of live music, arts and crafts, light bites from a selection of the city’s top restaurants, as well as a variety of craft brew options. All ages are welcome.

Tickets range from general to VIP featuring exclusive tastings, complimentary craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails and more.

Proceeds from the culinary event will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow through specialized care programs. 

TIX:

https://www.xorbia.com/e/bdi/atlanta-lobster-festival

Atlanta Lobster Festival is #where2go

Chastain Park Arts Festival 2014 is happening November 1st and 2nd-Atlanta

4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta, GA 30327

Inside upper Chastain Park on Park Drive

Chastain Park Arts Festival 2014: November 1st and 2nd
Celebrating Fall Colors at Atlanta’s “Best Local Festival”

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the Sixth Annual Chastain Park Arts Festival on November 1st and 2nd in Atlanta, Georgia. Named Best Self Magazine’s “Best Local Festival,” the Chastain Park Arts Festival will transform the park into an outdoor art gallery to the backdrop of vibrant fall hues. This two-day event will feature up to 200 fine local and regional artists and artisans along tree lined Park Drive in Chastain Park. This is definitely and event that you do not want to miss!

Visitors will enjoy fine art and crafts, a children’s area and local food and beverage concessions including the “gourmet” food trucks. Local acoustic musicians will enliven the atmosphere in addition to live art demonstrations. This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists. Best of all, it’s entirely free to attend!

The Chastain Park area is rich with one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in the Atlanta area. More than 50,000 visitors are expected over the weekend to view the many painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer visitors the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, participate in hands-on art activities, and enjoy festival foods and beverages.

The festival benefits a scholarship fund for local artists administered by the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces. For more information about the festival, please visit www.chastainparkartsfestival.com.

Times:
Sat., November 1, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sun., November 2, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Music: Live Acoustic Only
Admission: Free

Chastain Park Arts Festival is #where2go

Boxerstock, A full day of Music and Dogs is happening This Sunday 12-6-Marietta

Jim Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta, GA 30008


Boxerstock offers you an entire day of live music from top local performers and nationally known artists, including 2014 American Idol star, Jessica Meuse! Musicians from a variety of genres are on the bill, so there’s something for everyone.

Comedienne Shelly Ryan
will emcee and keep the audience entertained between acts.
 
This year our Kids' Village is packed with fun things to do, plus Human Hamster Balls - Come walk on water!!
 
Kids' Stage with kid-friendly entertainment, including some of Atlanta's top up-and-coming young artists! Kid will enjoy:-Inflatables
-Water Walkers (Human Hamster Balls!)-Face Painting by FANCY
-Kids' Art Contest
-Scooby Doo and K-9 Kids


Four-legged family members are welcome too! Well-behaved dogs of all breeds are welcome
on-leash or for some friendly play in our off-leash dog park.

-"Ask The Vet" Q & A Booth staffed by the veterinarians at Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic
-"Ask The Pros" Training Q & A Booth staffed by the trainers at K-9 Coach
-Canine agility and obedience demonstrations
-Canine Disc Dogs - Frisbee demos!
-Dog costume contest with prizes for Most Humorous, Most Creative and Scariest Dog.
-Rescue Row - many adoptable dogs and cats!
-Microchipping will be available for $25 per dog. (Bring proof of ownership and vaccination records.) Please be sure to stop by Slobber Snaks booth #95 for tasty all natural doggie treats! Slobber Snaks serves doggie ice cream, biscuits and doggie doughnuts for your pup! Mention this post and receive a FREE treat! (http://slobbersnaks.com)

Boxerstock is #where2go 

Battle of the Burgers 5K Fun Run is happening October 18th 9-6p-Atlanta

John Howell Park, Virginia Highlands


Battle of the Burgers | 5K Fun RunSaturday, October 18, 2014

9:00AM to 6:00PM

Brought to you by GRAPEWORD to benefit EMBRACED ATLANTA
The BEEFIEST 5K in Atlanta!

What makes a 5K juicy and delicious? A burger, of course!

Yep, that’s right! For all you serious runners, feel free to pass up the Average Joe’s as they run from station to station building a burger along the racecourse. The best part is that they get to eat their burger before crossing the finish line!

Race registration includes a RACE NUMBER, RACE T-SHIRT, and BURGER BUILDING FUN!

In addition to WINNER’S PRIZES, top MALE and FEMALE finishers will receive a certificate for a FREE pair of shoes of their choice from NEW BALACE BUCKHEAD

Signature Burgers, Live Music and Fun!

(IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE BURGER FESTIVAL, YOU MUST PURCHASE A FESTIVAL TICKET)
 
Hurry and get your tix now!
https://www.xorbia.com/e/embraced/battle-of-the-burgers/?referral=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Exorbia%2Ecom

Battle of the Burgers is #where2go

Hail to the Ale Fest is where you want to be October 25th-1-5p-McDonough

Heritage Park
101 Lake Dow Road
McDonough, GA 30253

 

You know you love beer festivals so get your tickets before they’re gone and join us for McDonough’s newest beer festival tradition raising funds and awareness for the Henry Haven House. (HenryHavenHouse.org)

Enjoy drinking buddies, food trucks and live music while downing a brewsky!

Haven House is a domestic violence shelter, serving victims of family violence in Henry, Jasper, Butts and Lamar Counties.

As always, you must be 21+ to attend.

Get your early bird tix today!
https://www.xorbia.com/e/amg/hail-to-the-ale-fest/?referral=xt%2Dbuy%2Dtix

Hail to the Ale Fest is #where2go

Taste of Atlanta is happening October 24,25th & 26th-7:30p-Midtown Atlanta

Tech Square, Atlanta, GA 30308  

For more than a dozen years now, this rocking outdoor food fest has offered samples of the most creative culinary delights from more than 90 of Atlanta’s top restaurants, as well as access to four cooking stages with live demos from top chefs.

With local celeb chefs like Ford Fry, Ron Eyester and more on hand, there’s plenty of excitement to fill everyone’s plate. Taste of Atlanta is an ideal way explore the city’s unique neighborhoods – by sampling tastes from the chefs and restaurants that give each area their own creative energy.

Be sure to bring your appetite and experience the full range of flavors the festival has to offer, from time-honored classics to dishes that are destined to be the next culinary trend.

You will enjoy a Friday kickoff party, hands-on cooking demonstrations on four stages along with family-friendly activities that guarantee something for everyone.

See ya there with food stain on your shirt!

Get your tix today!
http://www.tasteofatlanta.com/tickets.php

Peep VID:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=22604SPYehs

Taste of Atlanta is #where2go

Foxeria del Sol Hatch Chile Fest is happening Sunday, September 21,5-9p-Atlanta

Taqueria del SolHowell Mill Rd Atlanta, GA

THE CHILES ARE COMING! “FOXERIA DEL SOL” HATCH CHILE FEST ON SEPTEMBER 21

Taqueria del Sol and Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q Invite Guests to the Hatch Chile Fest Benefitting Hogs For The Cause

On Sunday, September 21, Taqueria del Sol is joining forces with Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q to celebrate the arrival of the annual shipment of Hatch chiles from New Mexico. Held at the Howell Mill location of Taqueria del Sol, the Foxeria del Sol Hatch Chile Fest will benefit Hogs for the Cause, a nonprofit organization that operates as the premier funding source for pediatric brain cancer outreach services in the United States.

Foxeria del Sol Hatch Chile Fest is a tented block-party from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring an array of food stations, Green Chile Beer from Red Hare Brewing, and live music from Moontower. Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q and Taqueria del Sol have collaborated on a menu of sweet and savory dishes highlighting the flavor of the Hatch Chile, with vegetarian options available.

Foxeria del Sol Hatch Chile Fest Menu

Whole Hog & Hatch Green Chile Slider

Hatch Green Chile Frito Pie

Hatch and Burnt End Tacos

Hatch and Pimento Cheese Croquette

Hatch Chili Cheeseburger Slider

Pork Tacos

Chile Rellenos

Green Chile Enchilada Casserole

Green Chile Honeysuckle Gelato

Green Chile Brownies

Mini Apple & Chile Pie

Tickets are $25 per person, and include festival entry and unlimited access to food stations. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase separately. Taqueria del Sol’s Howell Mill location is located at 1200 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, Ga. 30318

Foxeria del Sol Hatch Chile Fest is #where2go

Naturally Acoustic Guitar Show is happening September 13th,9-5p-Eatonton Ga

355 Harmony Road, Eatonton, GA 31024

Acoustic guitar enthusiasts gather for a day filled with guitar exhibitors, luthiers, workshops and acoustic music on the outdoor stage. 

Chee Guitars presents this boutique, acoustic guitar show featuring C.F. Morrison Guitars, Baxendale Guitar, Hasty Guitars, Dead Wood Guitars, Baruke Guitars, Dorsheimer Customs, Natures Harmony and more. 

Celebrate the acoustic guitar, soak up the lovely country setting at the Crooked Pines Barn. 

Enjoy some of Georgia’s best BBQ with Big Kev’s BBQ on site! Workshops are $30 each and early signup is suggested.

For more information visit http://www.naturallyacousticguitarshow.com

Naturally Acoustic Guitar Show is #where2go

Root City Market is happening September 13th-10-3p-Atlanta

Gallery L1, 828 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta

We’ve got makers, yes we do! Now we’d like to share ‘em with you. 

Think London weekend market meets the Brooklyn Flea. That's the essence of the Root City Market, a quarterly pop-up market that calls Atlanta home. In a nod to all things local, Root City Market turns the spotlight on the makers who are proudly crafting in the South.

Come join us on the Beltline on Sat. Sept. 13th for a day of food, music, making and fun. 

Free coffee for the first 50 and enter our $700 makers giveaway for a chance to win handcrafted goodies and King of Pops!

Root City Market is #where2go

Atlanta Arts Festival in Piedmont Park is happening September 13-14th,10-7p-Atlanta

1320 Monroe Dr NE,Atlanta, GA 30306

The 8th Annual Atlanta Arts Festival is a professionally-juried fine arts event that will fill Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA with color and life, September 13-14, 2014. Ranked among the Top 100 Fine Art & Design Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine in 2012, Atlanta Arts Festival brings to the drawing board 200 local and nationally recognized artists from an eclectic mix of 12 mediums. 

Festival-goers will enjoy artist demonstrations and classes, live music, crafts for the kids and festival cuisine. 

For more information visit www.AtlantaArtsFestival.com or call 770-941-9660.

Arts Festival in Piedmont Park is #where2go

Marietta Art in the Park featuring the Chalk Spot will be happening August 30th-September 1st 10-5p

Glover Park, 50 N. Park Square,
Marietta, GA30060

Marietta Art in the Park Featuring the Chalk Spot
There is no need to travel for Labor Day fun – a full weekend of end-of-summer enjoyment can be found at the 28th annual Art in the Park festival in historic Marietta Square. A favorite with locals and visitors alike, Art in the Park welcomes more than 175 artists showing fine arts and crafts. This outdoor event has creative fun for the entire family with features like the Children’s Art Alley sponsored by Mount Paran North, the Chalk Spot street display and a variety of dining options and walking tours.

The Chalk Spot, a street chalk art display for children in kindergarten through 12th grade, is scheduled for Saturday, August 30 during the festival. Participants will have the opportunity to create one-of-a-kind designs in three sq. ft. spaces. The art will remain on display throughout the festival (weather permitting). Art in the Park takes place all three days of Labor Day weekend. Guests flock to the historic neighborhood year after year to visit the Artist Market, enjoy the Children’s Art Alley, see the famous Painted Pots and partake of historic sites and nearby dining.

The festival is free with plenty of free parking on the street and in the Cobb County Park Decks located on Waddell St. at Lawrence St.

Marietta Art in the Park featuring the Chalk Spot is #where2go

Great Atlanta Beer Fest is happening 3-8p Saturday, September 6th at Turner Field

755 Hank Aaron Drive
Atlanta, GA 30315

Great Atlanta Beer Fest

We are proud to announce that the Great Atlanta Beer Fest at Turner Field will return in 2014. This year’s festival will be Saturday, September 6th. Turner Field will provide an outstanding atmosphere for what will soon be the biggest beer event in all of Atlanta. We will feature 150+ different beers to sample from Atlanta, the Southeast, and all over America. We are adding a small selection of wines this year, and we’ll also have a healthy list of ciders available.

The bulk of the Great Atlanta Beer Fest will take place in the Grand Entry Plaza and Monument Grove. Scout’s Alley will be open and the games will be free for beerfest patrons. College football will be on large 33 foot TV in the plaza as well as the TV’s all over the Chop House, so you won’t miss the day’s action. BTW, UGA has an off day, and Georgia Tech will be out of town. There will be live music with the Geeks Band on the stage of the Grand Entry Plaza.
Ticket Info

Festival Tickets are $35 advance, $40 after Aug. 28th, $50 day of event. The First 500 tickets will be just $25. (all prices include sales tax, TM fees will be added) Tickets bought at the Turner Field box office have NO TICKETMASTER FEES.

Tickets bought any time at the box office will have NO Ticketmaster fees.

Your ticket price includes a souvenir cup, entertainment, and all of your beer samples. Food will cost extra. There will not be any Designated Driver tickets.

Parking

Parking will be available in the Gold lot at the corner of Abernathy and Hank Aaron Dr. for $5. (Cars are not allowed to stay overnight in the lot, they will be towed if left) We encourage everyone to not drink and drive: designate a driver, carpool, use Uber, or take a taxi. Take Marta to the Georgia State Station, 15 minute walk to Turner Field.Use Uber promo code “ABF2014″ to save $20 off your first ride.

Other

This is a 21 and up event; please no kids, pets, or outside food or beverage (pretzel necklaces are allowed). The event is rain or shine, no refunds will be given. We have a lot of covered space if we need it at Turner Field. Last call for beer samples will be at 7:45pm.

Questions?
email: info@atlantabeerfestivals.com

TIX:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/great-atlanta-beer-fest-atlanta-georgia-09-06-2014/event/0E004CEF93A421D4?artistid=1755744&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=0

VID:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPKq7B5vF6s&feature=player_embedded

Great Atlanta Beer Fest is #where2go

Riverdale Seafood and Music Festival is happening in Riverdale Saturday, August 30th 12-10p

7200 Church St., Riverdale, GA 30274


Riverdale Seafood and Music Festival
This year’s Seafood & Music Festival will take place at The City of Riverdale Town Center on Saturday, August 30, 2014, from 12:00pm – 10:00pm.

The highly anticipated 4th Annual Seafood & Music Festival returns to Metro Atlanta during Labor Day holiday weekend. Hosted by The City of Riverdale, the Seafood & Music Festival is one of the largest seafood and music festivals in the south attracting over 10,000 people across the region.

Riverdale Seafood and Music Festival is #where2go