Entries by Liz Attaway

Great Atlanta Beer Fest 2016

This year’s festival will be Saturday, October 8, 2016, 1-6pm. Since the Braves will finish their season on October 2, we will be drinking beer on the field! We will feature 150+ different beers to sample from Atlanta, the Southeast, and all over America. We are adding a small selection of wines this year, and we’ll also have a healthy list of ciders available. Your ticket price includes a souvenir cup, entertainment, and all of your beer samples. College Football will be on the big and small screens all over the festival, as well as live music with the Geeks Band. There will also be food will cost extra. There will not be any Designated Driver tickets. Festival Tickets are $40 advance, $45 after Sept. 29, and $55 day of the event (all prices include sales tax, TM fees will be added). Tickets bought at the Turner Field box office have NO TICKETMASTER FEES.

Brookhaven Chili Cook Off 2016

On Saturday, October 8th comes the 5th annual Brookhaven Chili Cook Off held starting at 12:30pm at Brookhaven Park. Taste 75+ Chili & Brunswick Stew Restaurant and Amateur Competition Teams. There will also be live music, a DJ, and beer and wine for purchase. This family-friendly festival also features a Kid Zone and cornhole. A portion of the proceeds benefits Atlanta Fundraising Foundation. Also, there is $2500 in Prizes & Awards for Top Amateur Teams, Restaurant Teams, Most Spirited Team & People’s Choice! Come win bragging rights, plaques, medals, prizes and more!