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

Bring the family out to the Atlanta Fair happening February 27th-April 5th-Atlanta

ATLANTA FAIR

655 Central Ave SW Atlanta, GA 30312-Turner Field, Grey Lot

Fun for ages includes the Ferris wheel, bumper cars, rides for young children, fun house, games, corn dogs and funnel cakes. 

See live performances from various local musical groups. Take a ride on the Ferris wheel for a great view of Atlanta. With over 100 rides to choose from, you are bound to find fun!

Vendors and food trucks exhibit daily, so grab some funnel cakes to enjoy with friends.

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: Gates open at 5 PM

Saturday & Sunday: Gates open at 1 PM

No entrance after 10 PM

PRICES:

Under 36": only $1.00

Over 36":

$3.00 Monday - Thursday

$5.00 Friday, Saturday Matinee 1 pm - 5 pm, & Sunday

$8.00 Saturday 5 pm - 10 pm


* Students under age 18 must be accompanied by and adult

over age 21 on Friday & Saturday evenings. (Students may

be required to present ID to verify age to enter without parent)

Weekend tix for sale onsite only!

TIX:

http://www.eventbee.com/v/theatlantafair

Atlanta Fair is #where2go

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

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 

Fall Festival on Ponce 2014: October 18th and 19th-11-6p-Atlanta

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

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the Fourth Annual Fall Festival on Ponce coming October 18th and 19th in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Fall Festival on Ponce is an Atlanta arts and crafts festival held in the historic Olmsted Linear Park. Visitors will enjoy the gorgeous landscape designed by one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted Sr. , which was carefully restored by the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance. An estimated 20,000 visitors will attend this event with over 125 displays of fine art and crafts, folk and “outsider art.”

In addition to the abundance of unique art, there will be a children’s area, local gourmet food, beverages and a small stage for acoustic musical performances. Attendance is Free.

This is the third year that AFFPS will hold an outdoor arts and crafts festival in the chain of parks on Ponce de Leon Ave in the historic Druid Hills neighborhood. This event will be very conservative, with sensitivity and consideration for the park and surrounding neighborhood.
Festival is Free to ALL!

Fall Festival on Ponce 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

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

POP UP MARKET-Root City Market is happening June 14th 11-4p-Atlanta

642 Northside Dr. NW
Atlanta, GA



Think London weekend market meets the Brooklyn Flea. That’s the essence of the Root City Market, a quarterly pop-up market on Sat., June 14, from 11am – 4 pm at 642 Northside Dr. NW, Atlanta’s Westside.

In a nod to all things local, Root City Market brings together makers who are proudly crafting in South. Grab a bite. Listen to live music. Play our makers challenge. Get free advice and discover a local maker!

Made local. Stay local.

Root City Market is #where2go

Like Wings? 9th Annual Wing & Rock Festival is happening in Woodstock May 31st-June 1st

101 Arnold Mill Road

Woodstock, GA 30188

The Wing and Rock Festival is a 2 day family friendly food & music event that has something for everyone. This FREE event is the third largest wing fest in the country featuring some of Atlanta's best tasting chicken wings from local restaurants & bars plus great live music on two stages featuring over eight bands. 

For the kids we have jumpies, rides, face painting & more along with local teen bands on the gazebo stage. For the adults we will have cold beverages to wash down those tasty wings and specialty foods plus a large art and crafts area for those looking for some unique hand crafted items from the area.

Area wing vendors will compete in several competitions throughout the weekend to determine who has the best tasting buffalo sauce and non buffalo sauce plus the People's Choice Award. The People's Choice Award is where the attendees get to vote for their favorite wing at the festival. Chicken wings & other food items are available for purchase at each participating food vendors

Don't miss the wing-eating contest to see who can eat the most wings in 2 minutes on both days of the festival? This is a free contest for the attendees to participate in. Be one of the first 12 people to sign up before 3:00 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday at the Rock 100 booth and you can go up against last year's Wing Eating Champion! If you are one of the top three finishers, you will be awarded a trophy or medal, festival t-shirt, gift certificates and bragging rights for the rest of the year!

So bring your lawn chairs, blankets or rent a Reserved Table or buy a VIP ticket and make a day of it because you won't want to miss the 9th Annual Wing and Rock Festival.

VID:

http://vimeo.com/44940376

TIX:

http://www.wingandrockfest.com/reserved-seating

Wing & Rock Festival is #where2go

Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts 2014 is happening May 31st-June 1st, 11-6p

 

308 Peachtree Hills Avenue NE

Atlanta, GA 30305-4505

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the Third Annual Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts coming up May 31st & June 1st in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Third Annual Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts will bring 125 artists to the shady, tree-lined neighborhood. The community has embraced the event, with homeowners and local businesses posting signs inviting visitors to their historic neighborhood. The two-day festival will be held in and around the Peachtree Hills Park & Recreation Center, including food, acoustic music and activities for kids.

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. This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists. This event is FREE to all to attend!

Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts is #where2go

2014 Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con happening May 30-June 1st

285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, 30313

Anthony Mackie, Lauren Cohan, James Marsters, Norman Reedus, WWE Superstar Big Show, Milo Ventimiglia and Michael Rooker are among the hundreds of celebrities and industry professionals at 2014 Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con, part of North America’s largest pop-culture touring expo, May 31-June 1 at the Georgia World Congress Center. 

Thousands of fans will be on hand to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, comics, cosplay, toys, video gaming, television, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Top artists scheduled to attend are Neal Adams, Tradd Moore, Ethan Van Sciver and Jerry Ordway. Get your tickets today to joint the fun! You don't want to miss this fun event! Tickets start at $35, kids 10 and under free. 

TIX:

http://www.wizardworld.com/atlanta.html

Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con is #where2go

Let the Jousting begin! Happening NOW through June 8th at The Georgia Renaissance Festival

6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road

The Georgia Renaissance Festival is an art and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, circus-style entertainment, and an arts and crafts marketplace, all set in a recreation of a 16th-Century European village.

Our 29th annual season opens April 19 through June 8, 2014, Saturdays and Sunday. The gates open at 10:30am and close at 6pm.

Founded in 1985 on 20 acres of land, the Georgia Renaissance Festival has grown into a 100- acre theme park filled with charming cottages and castles, kitchens and pubs, and an unusual collection of people-powered rides and games of skill – all just minutes south of Atlanta, Georgia.

The Georgia festival is the largest Renaissance festival in the Southeast. Over 100 artisans display and demonstrate their wares in our Artisan Market, and we present a continuous schedule of music, comedy, juggling, and amazing feats of skill on 10 stages every festival day. There truly is something for adults and children of all ages – all day long!

One of the highlights of any festival day is the Jousting Tournament. Visitors can experience the clashing of steel and the thundering of hooves daily with three full combat jousts at the King’s Tournament Arena.

Renaissance festivals are one of the most interactive entertainment shows ever created with wonderful amusements and antics ongoing all around you! You can sit back and watch, or become part of the action. The village lanes are full of costumed characters – royalty, peasants, and street entertainers – all ready to surprise and delight you with tall tales, songs, jokes and tricks.

TIX:

http://www.garenfest.com/OrderTicketsOnline-19

Georgia Renaissance Festival is #where2go

Eggstravaganza: Callanwolde’s Easter Egg Hunt is happening April 19th-Atlanta

980 Briarcliff Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

Eggstravaganza has been a family favorite for years. Callanwolde celebrates the coming of spring with its annual Easter egg hunt to be held Saturday, April 19, 2014, from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon.

Eggstravaganza features thousands of candy-filled eggs to find (including three golden “prize” eggs), Atlanta Braves games & prizes, and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny. There will be baked goods for sale, a “cake walk”, face painting, carnival games, and spring-themed arts and crafts for kids. Bring your basket and your camera for a fun, family day amidst Callanwolde’s beautiful spring gardens and grounds.


Egg hunts: will be set up for following three age groups
- 11:15 am – Newborns to Age 3
- 11:30 am – Ages 4, 5 and 6
- 11:45 am – Ages 7 and up

Tickets: Tickets may sell out. Avoid lines and save time – buy tickets online.

- Adults free
- Children 12 and under $12 advance purchase online
- Children 12 and under $14 at the door; cash only

Parking: Arrive early for parking ($5 per car) and shuttle bus service beginning at 9:30 am at the Emory University Briarcliff Campus, 1256 Briarcliff Road, just one-half mile north of Callanwolde. No onsite parking available.

In case of rain the event will be cancelled.

Restrictions
- Ticket sales are non-refundable, non-transferable. They are considered donations to Callanwolde’s Dance Department.
- Adults are asked to please stay off the field during the egg hunts. This is mandatory for the safety of the children.
- No on-site parking. Arrive early for parking ($5 per car) and shuttle bus service beginning at 9:30 am at the Emory University Briarcliff Campus, 1256 Briarcliff Road, just one-half mile north of Callanwolde. For more information call 404-872-5338.

TIX:
http://callanwolde.org/event/eggstravaganza-callanwoldes-easter-egg-hunt/

Eggstravaganza is #where2go

23RD ANNUAL DISC DOG SOUTHERN NATIONALS at Atlanta Dogwood Festival April 12,13th-Atlanta

23RD ANNUAL DISC DOG SOUTHERN NATIONALS - USDDN WORLD FINALS QUALIFIER

Tournament - Saturday & Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
WOOF! Sports USA Demos
Friday Times: 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm
The Meadow off 10th Street

The Disc Dog Southern Nationals Qualifier tournament began at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival more than 23 years ago with only 10 competitors as a one-day event and has grown to a two day event over the years. In two decades, it has become one of the most prestigious canine sporting events in the south and is now a worldwide premier US Disc Dog Nationals World Finals Qualifier. During the years since its inception, teams have come to compete from as close as the surrounding states to as far away as Japan. This year, competitors at the Disc Dog Southern Nationals will once again vie for 5 invitations to the Disc Dog World Finals in two divisions.

You won’t want to miss this family friendly fur flying event! The Disc Dog competition is organized by WOOF! Sports USA and hosted by The Greater Atlanta Dog & Disc Club. www.woofsports.com and www.atlantadiscdog.com

Only competing dogs are allowed at the festival and All dog MUST pre-register. Beginner divisions are available on Sunday.

Don't miss the Freestyle Jam Session on Sunday just before the awards!

Disc Dog Southern Nationals is #where2go

Backyard Barbecue & Brews VIP Experience at Atlanta Dogwood Festival April 12,13th-Atlanta

Piedmont Park
Atlanta Ga

Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13 from 1 to 5 p.m.

This all-inclusive outdoor tasting event will take place in a spacious tented area overlooking the Main Stage. Backyard Barbecue & Brews will showcase local craft beers, wine, moonshine and barbecue and picnic fare from some of the city’s favorite restaurants and chefs. Guests will enjoy picnic-style seating, activities like corn hole and lawn bowling and access to private bathrooms.
Advance Tickets:

VIP Tickets: $25 per day in advance (2-day $45); $35 at the door, if available includes: Access to VIP Tent, Food, Beer, Wine and Moonshine Tasting

PLATINUM VIP: $45 per day in advance (2-day $85); $55 at the door, if available includes: Above-listed PLUS souvenir tasting glass, koozie and (2) beer/wine/soda (full size)drink tickets at bar in VIP area

Backyard Barbecue and Brews is #where2go

Tour deCatur Road Race is happening March 15th 8:45-11a-Decatur

310 N. McDonough Street
Decatur, GA 30030 

The Tour deCatur, now in its 12th year, gives participants the opportunity to run a 5k road race and/or a 1-mile fun run through neighborhoods of Decatur.

This event started as a grassroots fundraiser for the Decatur Education Foundation and has grown into a community wide tradition with over 2500 participants. 

One registration fee allows participation in the 5k, 1 mile or Tot Trot. Funds raised by this event support the children and youth of Decatur by providing educational and enrichment opportunities. 

EVENTS:
 
*1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: 8:45am
*5K Road Race/Walk: 9:15am
*Tot Trot (age 4 and under): 10am

Tour deCatur Road Race is #where2go

TIX:
https://www.xorbia.com/e/def/tour-decatur-road-race

Southeastern Stamp Expo is happening in Norcorss January 31-February 2nd

5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Norcross, GA 30092

The Southeastern Stamp Expo is a national stamp show featuring over 2000 pages of rare stamps on display, a 20 dealer bourse, children’s activities with free stamps for kids, and collection appraisals.

The Southeastern Stamp Expo is honored to host one of the stamp world’s most outstanding artists. Chris Calle is a gifted artist who has designed over 30 stamps for the United States Postal Service and 200 stamp designs worldwide.

Show hours are 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday and Saturday, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm on Sunday. 



Door fee is $3.00 per family, good for the entire weekend. Children under 18 are free whether they are accompanied by a paying adult or not.

Plenty of free parking at the Hilton.

Southeastern Stamp Expo is #where2go

Holiday Model Train Garden is happening now through Jan 4th at Atlanta Botanical Garden-Atlanta

 
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Avenue NE,
Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Visit the holiday model train garden!

G-scale choo choo trains and a holiday trolley chug along six tracks. They emerge from tunnels, cross bridges over rippling water, and soar across trestles. Small towns, train stops, and other structures dot the landscape.

Keep an eye out for whimsical surprises such as the Grinch, reindeer playing reindeer games, North Pole City, Santa’s workshop, a logging village, an ice house village, and a farm town. Horticulturally rich design gives the display a great variety of textures and colors. 

Plants range from annuals (violas, parsley and dusty miller) and conifers (Cryptomeria, Juniperus, Pinus,) to ground covers (Acorus, Asaru, Geranium, Sedum). Turf and ferns add bright green highlights.

Holiday Model Train Garden is #where2go