Entries by Liz Attaway

2018 SLINGIN’ WINGS FESTIVAL

Slingin’ Wings Festival is back for another year of our seriously saucy wing and beer festival! Join us on Saturday, May 12th, for Slingin’ Wings Festival where restaurants from all over the ATL will be slingin’ chicken wings for your tasting pleasure! In addition to a full day of good eats, we’ve got an awesome lineup of frosty brews, live local music, plus wing eating contests and all your favorite tailgate games. Tickets are $15 for General Admission in advance and $20 at the door, while the Wing Lover’s Ticket is $35 in advance.

CULTURED SOUTH’S ATLANTA FERMENTATION FEST 2018

In conjunction with the grand opening of Cultured South, the company will host the 2nd annual Atlanta Fermentation Fest on Sunday, May 20th from noon to 6 pm at Lee + White. The festival was created last year to grow awareness about fermentation and educate the community about the history and health benefits of traditional fermented foods. Attendees can expect fermented products from around two dozen local and regional producers, educational science demonstrations, seasonal kombucha on tap, kombucha mocktails, live music and much more. At-home fermentation pros are encouraged to bring their own cultures for a ‘culture swap,’ and all guests can enjoy bites from food truck Alkaline Junkie––a mobile wellness cafe, and other fermented foods and drinks including chocolate, coffee, vegan cheeses, beer, cider, honey, sourdough crackers and bread, and more.

9TH ANNUAL CHASTAIN PARK SPRING ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

The Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival will return to beautiful Chastain  Park along Park Drive in Buckhead for its ninth rendition on Saturday, May 12 and Sunday May 13, 2018. An ideal spot to take Mom this Mother’s Day, the award-winning, two-day festival features more than 185 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft artisans, glass blowers, jewelers and more. Produced by the Foundation for Public Spaces, event goers are also invited to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, and participate in hands-on activities.  The festival will also have a children’s area, food trucks, beverages and a small stage for live acoustic music performances. The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome.

ATLANTA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL IS BACK MAY 31ST TO JUNE 3RD

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, the country’s most popular Southern epicurean weekend, is only weeks away and its celebrated Tasting Tents will once again take guests on an epic journey through the best flavors of the South from Texas to D.C. Not the typical Festival tasting experience, the AF&WF Tasting Tents are an all-you-can-indulge experience that allows guests the opportunity to eat, drink and explore the region’s top food and drink products and chef creations while also celebrating the international influences that have shaped our region. Piedmont Park’s Greensward Promenade will once again provide the perfect backdrop for the Tasting Tents, which will take place during the evening on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 and in the afternoon on Sunday, June 3. The 2018 Tasting Tents will include 94 food and beverage exhibitor booths featuring 27 food producers, 70 wine brands, 80 spirit brands, and 64 beer brands and a rotating line-up of 35 different chefs each day. Highlights of the Tents include a cocktail garden, a Connoisseur Tent, and a newly added Southern Marketplace featuring favorite artisan goods and housewares. Some of the themes for this year’s Tents include Improbable Pairs, an exploration of unexpected wine, beer, cocktail and food pairings; Palate Pleasers, a flavor-driven sampling experience; and Ingredient Spotlight, a showcase of the region’s quintessential ingredients. The Tents will also feature Wine Riot, a sister event to the Festival that will debut in Atlanta this fall.

Atlanta BBQ Festival 2018

The ninth annual Atlanta BBQ Fest will be held on Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6th behind Atlantic Station. There will be lots of BBQ to try, lots of beer & bourbon to drink, and lots of fun to have! There will be multiple sessions to take part in, as listed here. Hogs and Hops Session: Saturday, May 5 from 1pm-5pm (VIP at 12 pm) – Hogs and Hops will offer all-inclusive tickets featuring 50+ beer and wine options and BBQ samples from some of Atlanta’s best BBQ restaurants. Food and beverages included. General Admission tickets: $50 in advance, $60 day of event. VIP tickets will also include hour early entry at 12 pm, exclusive area, and exclusive VIP BBQ: $75 advance, not available day of the event. Saturday Night Session: Saturday, May 5 from 5 pm- 9 pm – This session will be all ages and include live music, time to chat with the Competition BBQ teams; BBQ and drinks will be available for purchase. General Admission tickets: $8 in advance, $12 after April 26, $15 day of. (Kids under 12 are free.) Sunday Session: Sunday, May 6, from 12 pm-6 pm – This session will be all ages and include live music. BBQ and drinks will be available for purchase. General Admission tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of the event. (Kids under 12 are free.) Taste of the Competition: Sunday, May 6 from 1 pm-4 pm – This ticket includes entry at 12pm and unlimited BBQ tastings from the Competition teams from 1 pm-4 pm. $25 in advance, $30 day of the event. Bourbon Experience: Sunday, May 6 from 2 pm-5 pm – This ticket includes entry at 12pm and a Bourbon Experience with sampling of 40+ bourbon options from 2 pm-5 pm. $45 in advance, $45 day of the event. Sunday Combo Ticket: Includes entry, Bourbon Tasting and Taste of the Competition: $50 in advance, $60 day of the event.

Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl on the Beltline 2018

Grab all your friends and join Atlanta Sports and Social Club for the Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl on the BeltLine Saturday, May 5th! They’re partnering with some of their favorite bars and restaurants along the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail for an epic Cinco de Mayo crawl from 12 – 4 pm. The ticket includes 5 complimentary Cinco de Mayo themed items like beer, margaritas, tacos, chips with guacamole, and more, plus a souvenir pub crawl koozie. Top that off with a map of participating bars with more food and drink specials, you have the whole enchilada! Tickets are $36 and you can pick from Ponce City, Inman Park, and Midtown check-in locations.