Brookhaven Beer Fest 2016

Date:  Saturday, June 11th
Time: 3pm

About: On Saturday, June 11th is the 6th annual Brookhaven Beer Fest setting up in its usual spot on Apple Valley Road in Brookhaven. One of Atlanta’s biggest beer festivals, this year they are offering 200+ beer and wine tastes, as well as a commemorative cup, live music, and food from food trucks and restaurants for purchase. Some of the beer offerings include a bunch of local breweries like Orpheus and Jekyll, while food wise There Brookhaven, Nerd Dawgs, and so much more will have something for you to snack on. Tickets are $40 at the time of publication.

Website/link for more information:

http://www.spiralentertainment.com/events/brookhaven-beer-festival-2016

2016 Atlanta Moon Ride

Date:  Friday, June 10th

Time: 6pm

About: The Atlanta Moon Ride is a 6-mile nighttime bike ride through some of the city’s coolest neighborhoods with several thousand of your closest friends! Established in 2012, the Atlanta Moon Ride allows bike enthusiasts to ride at night without having to battle traffic all while showcasing Atlanta’s beautiful skyline. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit organization, Bert’s Big Adventure. The Ride starts at Piedmont park at 6pm and goes until 11pm. Tickets are $33 to 95 depending on if you’re an individual or team.

Website/link for more information:

http://atlantamoonride.com/

#THEFRYELIFE SUMMER STYLING EVENT

Thursday, June 9th at 7pm

Location: The Frye Co

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/2/16

Atlanta, Ga – On Thursday, June 9th from 7 to 9 p.m., The Frye Company is celebrating the arrival of sandal season with an unforgettable styling event at its flagship store in Ponce City Market. Inspired by lazy, summer nights spent around a campfire at the beach, live acoustic music from Nashville’s Seryn will set the tone for the evening as guests sip on American Spirit Whiskey cocktails and enjoy house-made, gourmet s’mores from Cacao. Ladies in attendance are also invited to get easy, breezy beach looks at Frye’s braid bar featuring the talented stylists from Soda Salon on a first come, first served basis. From boat shoes, sneakers and moccasins to wedges, thongs, and sandals, the newest looks from Frye’s Summer Collection will also be available for purchase during the event. The event is open to the public by RSVPing to RSVP@TheFryeCompany.com.  The Frye Company’s Atlanta flagship store is located in Ponce City Market at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. Visit The Frye Company online at www.TheFryeCompany.com. Stay connected on Instagram and Twitter via @thefryecompany | #fryeatlanta.

Atlanta Food and Wine Festival 2016

Date:  Thursday, June 2nd to Sunday, June 5th
Time: Varies by day

About: This weekend, enjoy food, entertainment, and a pop-up Vineyard(!) at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. It is the nation’s first culinary weekend dedicated exclusively to showcasing the rich food and beverage traditions of the South – Texas to D.C. Beyond sampling food and wine, the festival offers close to 100 classes during the weekend from large stage demonstrations to intimate tasting seminars and technique labs. This year the Festival is expanding the repertoire of learning experiences by offering a series of Master Classes designed to dig even deeper into wine and spirits. Don’t forget the tasting tents! The Festival Tasting Tents showcase the region’s best flavors and lead guests on an interactive exploration of the South by offering inspired cuisine paired perfectly with wines, beers, and spirits from more than 120 purveyors. Located in the Greensward Promenade area of Piedmont Park, the new Tasting Tent location offers ample space and seclusion for the Festival’s sommelier and mixologist lounges, a Pairing Tent, live music, tailgating areas outfitted for barbecuing and relaxation, and a pick-your-garnish cocktail lounge. The interactive experiences feature themes like Southern Staples, Southern Around the World, Southern Tailgating and Southern Provision. Tickets range from $45 to $585 depending on what you’d like to attend.

Website/link for more information:

http://atlfoodandwinefestival.com/

Georgia Renaissance Festival Last Huzzah Weekend

Date:  Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th
Time: 10:30am

About: Starting on Saturday, June 4th, The Georgia Renaissance Festival starts it’s Last Huzzah Weekend! It’s the last weekend to enjoy fried meat on a stick, a cool drink, and some exciting Jousting, not to mention some comic relief. We went last weekend and some of the highlights include the Splatter Time Players Mud Show, Wheel of Death, O’Tuber Brothers,Washing Well Wenches, and so many other acts. Let us start off with Splatter Time Players Mud Show, two young gentlemen, who find humor in jumping into a mud pit for laughs from the crowd. Yuck. What did we like? They spoofed “Dirty Dancing” and literally did the “I Had The Time of My Life” dance crescendo-ing into into the “lift” – did we mention the guy playing Baby had a blonde wig on? When it came to Irish ditties, O’Tuber Brothers did a few Irish songs, but the best was, “Whisky In the Jar.” Thanks, Metallica. We also heard them perform “Mary Mac” but as people gave them a dollar, they’d go faster and faster. It was ridiculously funny how fast they had to go. Final thought: we wonder, what do they do with the area on the off-season? Hm. For adults, tickets are $19 online, $22 at the gate.

Website/link for more information:

http://www.garenfest.com/