Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/5/17

Skyline Park, Nine Mile Station and Rooftop Terrace to Host Patriotic “Rooftop Backyard BBQ”

 

ATLANTA (Thursday, May 18, 2017) – Hail the stars and stripes this Independence Day at Ponce City Market’s inaugural Rooftop Backyard BBQ event on Tuesday, July 4! From 5 to 11 p.m., guests are invited to break out their red, white and blue for an evening of barbecue, libations, live music, entertainment and the city’s best panoramic fireworks view to celebrate America’s birthday.

 

The roof will offer three ways to celebrate Fourth of July at Skyline Park, Nine Mile Station and Rooftop Terrace. Each experience will give guests access to skyline views, jugglers, stilt walkers, fireworks and live music, in addition to signature menu items such as the “Walking Taco,” a snack-size bag of Fritos, opened up and filled with braised beef, pico de gallo and guacamole. General admission tickets will be available for purchase at the door only and VIP Admission and Rooftop Terrace BBQ Admission can be purchased on Eventbrite and in advance online here.

 

General Admission

Families are invited to head up to Skyline Park, the roof’s boardwalk amusement park, for a family-friendly celebration. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under, and free for children under three years old. General admission tickets will be available to purchase at the door and will include:

• Elevator access to Skyline Park
• DJ Hands of Grace
• Complimentary boiled peanuts (while supplies last)
• Kids’ activities including face painting and balloon artists
• Access to Skyline Park’s regular menu and special treats including regular and adult snow cones
• Open access to the Slide and Heege Tower

 

Rooftop Terrace BBQ

For $55 per person, guests can enjoy an exclusive barbecue dinner at Rooftop Terrace, the roof’s private, tented event space located on the East side of the rooftop, adjacent to Skyline Park. Terrace ticket access will include:

• Expedited check-in and roof access
• Live band at Rooftop Terrace
• Barbecue buffet dinner featuring pulled pork. BBQ chicken, sliced beef brisket, sides and dessert
• Two drink tickets (choice of beer or wine)
• Elevator access to roof
• General admission access at Skyline Park

 

VIP Admission (200 tickets)

For a more extravagant affair this Fourth of July, guests are invited to Nine Mile Station, the roof’s modern beer garden on the west side of the rooftop, adjacent to Skyline Park. For $75 per person, tickets include:

• Elevated barbecue dinner at Nine Mile Station featuring whole roasted suckling pig, smoked leg of lamb, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, sliced beef brisket and sides
• Dessert display featuring fruit, cookies, brownies, lemon bars and chocolate covered strawberries
• Exclusive seating and viewing of fireworks display and the best panoramic sunset views of the skyline
• Two drink tickets (choice of beer, wine or cocktail)
• Elevator access to roof
• Access to Skyline Park and Rooftop Terrace BBQ access

 

Nine Mile Station, Skyline Park and Rooftop Terrace are located at 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, and accessible by way of Ponce City Market’s manually operated freight elevator, original to the Sears, Roebuck & Co. building. For more information about the roof’s Fourth of July event, visit www.poncecityroof.com. Tickets can be purchased online here.

Date: Thursday, June 1st to Sunday, June 4th

Time: Varies

About: Centrally located in Midtown Atlanta, the seventh annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival will bring together more than 180 chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and pit-masters from Texas to the District of Columbia June 1 – 4 at the Loews Atlanta Hotel. Through in-depth Learning Experiences, all-you-can indulge Tasting Tents, distinct Dinners, and Events, and a talented Advisory Council, the four-day event provides guests with countless ways to know the South. Refined Learning Experiences include classes from 40 to 150 with offerings from technique laboratories, pairing sessions, tasting seminars, and panel discussions plus increased time between classes giving guests more opportunities to connect with talent after class. Tasting tents will continue to take guests on a culinary journey through the region but with added emphasis on hometown favorites, including bakeries, butcher shops, gas station cuisine, distilleries, craft brewers and other Southern purveyors. Tasting Tents will also feature Sommelier wine lounges, a cocktail garden, live music, and interactive food and beverage pairing areas. On top of that are dinner events, connoisseur experiences, and master classes for the most devoted food and beverage lover. Tickets range from $55 for a dinner to $100 for tasting tents and go up from there. Check out the website for ticket prices and what classes and tasting are still available.

MORE INFORMATION:

Here!