Hey Atlanta, Attack of The Killer Tomato Fest is happening July 19th 1-5p

CT. Kitchen & Bar is proud to present chef Ford Fry’s seventh annual Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival on Sunday, July 19 from 1-5 p.m. 

This year, more than 50 of the South’s top chefs along with some of Atlanta’s most skilled mixologists and over 30 farmers are teaming up to create the tastiest tomato concoctions to raise money for Georgia Organics and The Giving Kitchen.

Tickets are $70 per person and $65 for Georgia Organics members. Tickets will also be available at the door on Sunday, July 19, for $85 per person. A total of 1,800 tickets are available for attendees.

VIP guests will have access to the festival at 12:00pm. This means ONE FULL HOUR of tastes and cocktails without the crowd. VIP tix are $125 while they last.

TIX:

https://www.xorbia.com/e/gao/attack-of-the-killer-tomato-festival

INFO:

http://www.killertomatofest.com

Attack of the Killer Tomato Fest is #where2go

Sweetwater 420 Festival is all about the music! Hurry before tix are sold out! April 17-19 2015-Atlanta

CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK

Patrons can look forward to the largest and most accomplished lineup in the festival’s history with three stages accommodating more talent than ever before. The diverse lineup of 48 musical acts features Snoop Dogg, 311, Thievery Corporation, Primus, Cage the Elephant, Slightly Stoopid, moe., Gov’t Mule, Beats Antique, and many more representing a range of musical genres.

This is where you will want to be for some great music, food and of course beer and lots of it!

Also come and experience popular attractions along with music. 

ATTRACTIONS:

The not so silent disco

The sweet water experience 

The schwag shop

Relapse 420 comedy tent

Get your tickets now before they are gone!

TIX:

http://www.sweetwater420fest.com/#!tickets/c1xcg

Sweetwater 420 Festival is #where2go

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

Mardi Gras Voodoo Party is happening this Saturday at Meehan's Public House

Mardi Gras Voodoo Party

232 19th St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30363

Come celebrate the big easy with us! 

On February 28, starting at 4 p.m., join us for live music from Seed and Feed Marching Abominable and Wasted Potential Brass Band, drink specials and a menu featuring New Orleans favorites like Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo, Cajun Fried Oyster “Popcorn”, Muffuletta Sliders, Friend Grouper Po’Boy, Shrimp Jambalaya and French Quarter Beignets. 

There is no cover for this party, so head down to Meehan’s Public House Atlantic Station with your beads!

FREE EVENT well cost of food etc of course..

Mardi Gras Voodoo Party at Meehans 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

Oysterfest 2015 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

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

ONE Musicfest is happening September 13th-12-11p-Atlanta

695 North Ave NE

Atlanta, GA 30308

ONE MusicFest, modestly speaking, is an intimate outdoor music festival that will showcase over a dozen performances. Some past performances included Santigold, Common, De La Soul, Chrisette Michele, Marsha Ambrosius, Doug E Fresh, The Foreign Exchange, The Pharcyde, Slick Rick, Goapele, Tortured Soul, Joi, Big Daddy Kane, Two Fresh, Mick Boogie, MC Lyte, Eric Roberson, Anthony David, The Cool Kids and more!

Last year, we captivated the city’s music culture with over 5000 people and mastered our mission of unity through music with performances from diverse musical acts spanning musical genres from alternative rock to hip-hop.

This year, expect the unexpected and prepare for the pandemonium with over 10000 music lovers and more than 10 acres of green space!

VID:

http://vimeo.com/66844296

TIX:

http://www.onemusicfest.com

One Musicfest 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

Imagine Music Festival is happening this Labor Day Weekend! August 30-31st at Masquerade Music Park in O4W

 

Imagine Music Festival
IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL | ATLANTA
LABOR DAY WEEKEND – AUGUST 30 – 31, 2014
Announcing: Destroid, Excision, Downlink, KJ Sawka, Beats Antique, Rusko, Paper Diamond, Infected Mushroom, Emancipator Ensemble, Shpongle, Purity Ring, Neon Indian, Caspa, Protohype, Phutureprimitive, RJD2, Wick-It, Unlimited Aspect, Document One, Archnemesis, Buku…+ MUCH MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Imagine Music Festival (IMF) is a two-day dance music festival held Labor Day Weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

Happening at the magnificent Historic Fourth Ward Park & Masquerade Music Park, with the city of Atlanta as it\’s backdrop, Imagine is conveniently located in the heart of Atlanta and super accessible from all mass transit and the cities best hotels.

When Imagine Music Festival arrives, the world’s top EDM acts, along with mind-bending cirque-style artists, will draw you in to multiple atmospheres touched with the highest quality production on the planet. Coupled with fantastic art installations, vendors and more, you are sure to be captivated all weekend long.

Tickets on sale now at http://imaginefestival.com

Imagine Music Festival is #where2go

Tunes from the Tombs is here once again! Happening June 14th 1-8p-Atlanta

 
Historic Oakland Cemetery
248 Oakland Ave, SEAtlanta, GA 30312

Tunes from the Tombs, Historic Oakland Cemetery’s annual all-day music festival, 1-8 p.m., June 14, featuring musicians performing in and amongst Oakland’s extraordinary monuments, mausoleums and renowned gardens.

Two main stages will host amplified artists, while buskers will perform on distinct vignette stages throughout the cemetery. From rock to folk, Americana to jazz and classical to everything in between, a variety of tunes will entice everyone to boogie down.

Soothe your stomach as well as your soul with good eats from Atlanta food trucks, which will be on-site serving a variety of tasty festival fare.

OFFICIAL LINEUP:

MailChimp Stage at Lion Square, featuring Shawn Mullins!
1:15pm – Myles Brown
2:30pm – SG4
3:30pm – Secondhand Swagger
4:30pm – Tribute: A Celebration of the Allman Brothers
5:30pm – Mudcat
6:45pm – Shawn Mullins
Creative Loafing North Public Grounds Stage
1:00pm – Danny Brewer (from Besides Daniel)
2:00pm – Julea and her Dear Johns
3:00pm – Villain Family
4:00pm – Smooth Hound Smith
5:00pm – Blacktop Rockets
6:00pm – Ghost Riders Car Club
7:00pm – Derik Hultquist
Woodchuck Cider Garden by the Bell Tower
DJ Phiasco 2.0 is spinning vinyl all day from 1pm to 8pm.

Pop-Up Performances by:
Wasted Potential Brass Band
Sweet Auburn String Band
Uncle Daddy and the Kissin’ Cousins
Atlanta Sacred Harp Singers
Alex Commins & Todd Prusin
Jake Reeves
Katharine Cole
…and more!

Keep spirits alive with beer, wine, and soft drinks, all of which will be offered for sale on-site.
Festival attendees can also take a complimentary guided mini-tour of Oakland Cemetery, or have their fortunes read by Atlanta’s own, Esmere.

Sip suds at the Woodchuck Cider Garden where DJ Phiasco will be on tap to take requests.
All proceeds benefit Historic Oakland Foundation. The work of the Foundation is supported by grants from charitable foundations, individuals, and events like Tunes from the Tombs.

Parking will be available at the Grady Health Systems lot behind the MLK MARTA Station on Grant Street for $5. The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition will provide bike parking. Historic Oakland Foundation encourages festival-goers to take MARTA to the King Memorial Station. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and spend the day! No coolers or outside food allowed. This is a non-smoking event.

Tickets are available for $10 online, $5 for kids (online or at gate) and $15 at gate.

TIX:
http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/26053.aspx

Tunes from the Tombs 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

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

Happening now and throughout the Memorial Day Weekend! The Atlanta Jazz Festival! May 23-25th in Piedmont Park Midtown

Piedmont Park
400 Park Drive Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30309

Happening this Memorial Day weekend!!!

The Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the Country’s largest FREE jazz festivals. It is an annual musical showcase, celebrates jazz legends and up-and-coming jazz greats in venues throughout metropolitan Atlanta during the entire month of May. Culminating during each Memorial Day weekend, the festival features show-stopping performances at Piedmont Park.


The Festival is produced by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, and it is FREE and open to the public.


Mission:
It is the mission of The Atlanta Jazz Festival to expose and entertain a diverse audience of Jazz aficionados, young Jazz enthusiasts and aspiring musicians to the rich heritage and variety of Jazz as an authentic form of traditional music.

Please remember to obey park rules and Ga law! Enjoy!!

http://atlantafestivals.com

The Atlanta Jazz Festival is #where2go

Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts is happening May31-June 1st-Atlanta

Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts is a two day outdoor local arts and crafts event. The festival is located in the very heart of Atlanta connecting Buckhead with Ansley Park along a tree lined thoroughfare near Peachtree Hills Park, easily accessible from Peachtree Rd. and the Lindbergh Marta Station.  Bring your friends and family out for a weekend of fun, food, and entertainment! Food trucks will be lined up to serve you, so bring your appetite! 

Admission is Free

FESTIVAL HOURS:

Saturday: 10AM - 6PM

Sunday: 11AM - 6PM

Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts is #where2go

CounterPoint Music Festival is happening April 25-27th! Kingston Downs-Rome

CounterPoint Music Festival is an outdoor music festival held at the beautiful property of Kingston Downs in Rome, Georgia. CounterPoint is a 3-day rain-or-shine event with camping. CounterPoint 2014 will feature more than 4 stages and a multitude of performers from all over the world AND oh yessss OUTKAST will be performing!

THIS EVENT IS 18+ ADMISSION ONLY WITH I.D. CHECKED AT GATE. NO VALID I.D. = NO ENTRANCE. 

Please remember that all vehicles entering the festival site must have a Vehicle Pass.

Tickets are still available but HURRY while they last!

TIX:
http://www.counterpointfestival.com/tickets

Artist Lineup:
http://lineup.counterpointfestival.com

Couterpoint Music Festival 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

78th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival is happening April 11, 12, 13, 2014 in Piedmont Park-Atlanta

Piedmont Park

Atlanta Ga

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 78th 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!

Sponsor booths are located throughout the Festival that will have everything from live radio remotes to great prizes and interactive games. No pet dogs are allowed at large outdoor events like the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, according to City of Atlanta ordinance.

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

FREE Festival Hours:
Friday 12:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Artist market closes at 7 pm on Friday & Saturday.

Atlanta Dogwood Festival is #where2go