8TH ANNUAL GREAT ATLANTA BEER FEST

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/17/18

Georgia State Stadium

Saturday, October 13th, 1-5 pm


The 8th annual Great Atlanta Beer Fest will be held on Saturday, October 13th from 1-5 pm. We will have over 150 beers as well as a selection of 25+ wines and cider to choose from. There will be live music, DJ Q-tip, plenty of fun and games, and food will be available for purchase. The beer list will be added to the website soon. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 after October 4th and $50 the day of at the gate. https://greatatlantabeerfestival.com/

DULUTH BEER AND WINE FESTIVAL 2018

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/17/18

Duluth Town Green

Saturday, October 6th from Noon to 5 pm

The City of Duluth is hosting a celebration of Beer and Wine on the Duluth Town Green. Join us on Saturday, October 6th from 12:00pm-5:00pm to sample 75+ craft beers and 25+ wines. The day will feature live local music, beer and wine samples, a variety of local food trucks, an adult game zone, plus community vendors and artists. Tickets include: admission to the event, complimentary beer and wine samples for the duration of the festival, souvenir tasting glass. Tickets are $43 for general admission, while they’ll be $55 at the door if available.

 

TICKETS: https://duluthbeerandwinefest.com/

5TH ANNIVERSARY IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL MAP, SCHEDULE, AND TOP 6 THINGS TO DO AT IMF THIS WEEKEND

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/17/18

TOP 6 THINGS TO DO AT IMF THIS WEEKEND

SEE BELOW FOR OFFICIAL BY-DAY LINE-UP AND MAP BELOW!

 

  1. DETOX/RETOX & iESSENCE

 

Join these Yoga & Fitness Classes powered by NOA | AON  in Camping at the Silent Disco. Plus, this year VIP Campers will have exclusive classes in VIP Camping.

 

  1. THE IMAGINARIUM

 

Checkout all the amazing FREE transformational workshops in the Imaginarium at Imagine Music Festival powered by Cirque USA. Learn Aerial Yoga, Acro Yoga, Permaculture, Aerial Arts, Flow Arts, Mastery of Life, Meditation, Yoga, Sacred Geometry, Consciousness, mindfulness, Art, and many more.

 

  1. DANCE AT THE SILENT DISCO

 

For campers the party never ends. Dance late into the night at our Silent Disco in the Campgrounds. With a full production stage, this massive silent disco is one of the largest in the country. Want to start the party early? Get Early Arrival and come join the fun on Thursday.

 

  1. FLOAT IN THE GIANT SPLASH POOL

 

Take a dip and float around in our gigantic splash pool with complimentary floaties, interactive art displays and VIP cabanas, you will love cooling off at this Summer’s best pool party.

 

  1. VIP ISLAND ESCAPE

 

Enjoy an exclusive escape at our VIP Island by Oceania. Take a break from the crowds, grab a drink and relax at our lounge or get an up close view of the stage. VIPs can beat the lines with express entry into the venue, private air-conditioned trailer restrooms, and other fun, and exclusive activities. Table Service is available throughout the VIP Island so grab some friends and have a party.

 

  1. SEE YOUR FAVORITE ACTS

 

Explore our six different stages stacked with your favorite artists. See the daily lineup for artists performing by day RIGHT BELOW!

 

HERE IS THE OFFICAL FESTIVAL MAP!

 

Plan where you’ll camp with your festival friends!

SECOND SELF BEER COMPANY TO CELEBRATE 4TH ANNIVERSARY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/16/18

Featuring New Beers, Multiple Drink Stations, a Whole Hog Roast & More

 

Second Self Beer Company, the nationally recognized craft brewery based in Atlanta, Georgia, invites the community to join them in celebrating their fourth anniversary on Saturday, October 6, and Sunday, October 7! The weekend-long celebration will take place at their Westside brewery (1317 Logan Circle NW) and feature multiple drink stations, new beers, a whole hog roast, and more. The party is open to the public, with no advanced registration required. Proceeds from sales of a commemorative glass will be donated to support Soccer in the Streets, an organization that empowers underserved youth through soccer training, character development, mentoring, and employability programs.

 

The anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 6, is from noon to 9pm, and guests may try new beers and sip old favorites at drink stations throughout the brewery. In limited quantity for the occasion, Second Self will also serve a pre-release version of Red Hop Rye, brewed to be bigger and hoppier than ever. Food will be available for purchase from The Real Mexican Vittles taco stand, and local pop-up Illegal Food will prepare a whole hog roast and sides. Second Self will also serve a collection of beers made with coffee, such as Coffee Mole, as well as freshly roasted Nitro Cold Brew cups from Slow Wave Coffee, roasted at Second Self’s brewery. On Sunday, October 7, from 1 to 6pm, the celebration continues as tasting room guests may enjoy biscuit sandwiches for purchase from Deep South Biscuits.

 

On tap over the weekend, attendees will find the following favorites and new additions:

 

4TH ANNUAL BEST SOMMELIER COMPETITION AND 10TH ANNUAL BARCRAFT CELEBRATION

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/14/18

Best Sommelier Competition Features Top Talent from Across Georgia

 

Barcraft Celebration Welcomes the Public to Attend Cocktail Workshops Prior to the Festival

 

Taste of Atlanta, the city’s award-winning food, craft beer, wine and spirits festival showcasing the local restaurant scene, announces details for the 4th Annual Best Sommelier Competition and 10th Annual Taste of Atlanta Barcraft Celebration.

 

Coordinated by Taste of Atlanta in association with the Southeastern Sommelier Society, this year’s Best Sommelier Competition is in full swing. Through September 18, sommeliers from across Georgia can test their knowledge in a preliminary online test, answering 100 wine-related questions within 30 minutes. Sommeliers of any level of certification are welcome to compete, and the top four scoring participants will advance to the final round held on Monday, September 24 at City Winery at Ponce City Market from 6:30-9pm. The finalists will be challenged throughout several rounds of interactive tests on wine service, blind tasting and theory in front of a live crowd. Ultimately, one will be named the 2018 Best Sommelier by a panel of judges including Phillip Burrus, Southeastern Sommelier Society; Jacob Gragg, Banfi Vintners; Gil Kulers, Piedmont Driving Club; 2017 Winner Adam Pucillo, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle; Clarke Anderson, Ford Fry Restaurant Group; and Kacey Jane Ivey, Quality Wine & Spirits. The emcee for the event will be Eric Crane of Empire Distributors.

 

Tickets to attend the finals are available to the public here for $50 and include four to six wines paired with light bites. Guests can enjoy wine and food pairings curated by City Winery Executive Chef Nick Anderson, Beverage Director JR Smith and David Almeida of Winesellers Ltd. On Saturday, October 20, the winner of Best Sommelier Competition will team up with Chef Joe Paire of Barcelona restaurant to present a food and wine pairing as part of a “Brunch-a-holics” demonstration on the Chef’s Table stage at Taste of Atlanta. Media partners and sponsors for the Best Sommelier Competition include Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine, 17th South and Simply Buckhead Magazine.

 

Sponsored by Bulleit Bourbon and in celebration of 10 years of the Taste of Atlanta Barcraft Competition, the Barcraft Celebration will bring together Atlanta’s best bartenders to host cocktail workshops at Atlanta restaurants prior to the festival. The workshops are open to the public, and attendees will learn how to make creative bourbon cocktails. The celebration continues on Saturday, October 20 in the Taste of Atlanta VIP Experience area, where Atlanta bartenders will serve specialty Bulleit Bourbon cocktails. It culminates on Sunday, October 21 as bartenders craft cocktail creations and join a Q&A panel on the Home Plate Stage discussing the state of the cocktail community. Attendees will enjoy specialty Bulleit Bourbon cocktails at the panel. For updates on the Barcraft Celebration and cocktail workshops, visit www.TasteofAtlanta.com.

 

Featuring craveable bites and bevs from more than 90 of Atlanta’s favorite restaurants, Taste of Atlanta brings together food lovers of all ages and chefs from neighborhoods across Atlanta for three days. Local chefs and hospitality pros will lead on-stage cooking demos and hands-on cooking classes, while guests sample food from restaurants plus craft beer, wine and cocktails.

 

Tickets are now on sale here for the 17th Annual Taste of Atlanta held at Historic Fourth Ward Park this October 19 – 21. To keep up with Taste of Atlanta details, check out the official festival website at www.TasteofAtlanta.com, sign up for the Bite of News newsletter here and follow Taste of Atlanta on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.