Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/18/18

Event to feature Picnic Baskets curated by local chefs, as well as beer, wine, music and games

On May 6, 2018, some of Atlanta’s favorite chefs and restaurants will fill the picnic baskets for Wholesome Wave Georgia’s annual Picnic in the Park. Beer and wine, live music, dancing and lawn games will also be a part of the Sunday afternoon event, with the beautiful scenery of Atlanta’s Historic Fourth Ward Park as the backdrop.

WHEN:
Sunday, May 6
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Historic Fourth Ward Park
680 Dallas Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Guests will have the opportunity to bid on additional gourmet picnic baskets and win prizes provided by local chefs and restaurants. Tickets are $35 for a two-person picnic basket and $70 for a four-person basket. Beer and wine open bar tickets are an additional $5 each.

“The vision behind Picnic in the Park is to bring together a diverse group of community members to celebrate the work happening across our state to create access to healthy, local food for all,” says Executive Director Sara Berney. “We’re excited to bring together farmers, program participants, farmers market staff, medical professionals, and community organizations, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to connect and develop new friendships.”

ABOUT WHOLESOME WAVE GEORGIA

Wholesome Wave Georgia believes that all Georgians should have access to fresh, wholesome and locally grown food. Founded in 2009, WWG strives to strengthen local food communities by empowering networks of farmers to facilitate access to and awareness of healthy food choices. By increasing the affordability of healthy, locally grown foods, WWG makes healthy, nourishing choices accessible for Georgia’s food insecure population. WWG realizes our mission through two core programs: Georgia Fresh For Less and the Fruit & Vegetable Prescription Program. For more information, visit www.wholesomewavegeorgia.org.

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/9/18

John Howell Park

The South’s newest craft beer festival is coming to ATL on April 28th! Join us in the Virginia–Highlands from 1:00 to 6:00 pm to celebrate all the creative, unpredictable, hop heavy, and heady craft beers this side of the Mason-Dixie line.

With the South emerging as the next craft beer frontier, the Great Southern Beer Fest combines craft beer, country rock, and Southern food with a dash of soul. The best of the best Southern breweries will be onsite pouring samples of their favorite craft brews.

Confirmed Breweries Include:
Monday Night Brewing | Red Hare Brewing Company | Reformation Brewery | Gate City Brewing Company | Jekyll Brewing | Urban Tree Cidery | Devils Backbone Brewing Company | Bold Rock Hard Cider | Dry County Brewing Company | Printer’s Ale Manufacturing Company | The Southern Brewing Company | Wicked Weed Brewing | Down Home Brewing Company | More breweries coming soon!

Tickets include: (1) Commemorative Full Size Mason Jar, 70+ craft beer tastings, and wristband access to the event. Tickets are $43 in advance and $55 at the door.

TICKETS: www.greatsouthernbeerfest.com/atlanta

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/2/18

SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS TO HOST 3RD ANNUAL SOUTHERN WING SHOWDOWN AT THE FAIRMONT IN ATLANTA’S WEST MIDTOWN ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 5^TH

30 Top Chefs from Around the Southeast Will Compete for Best Wing

Event Has Sold Out Every Year

Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown, the favorite summer festival celebrating unique takes on a Southern staple, will return for its third year on Sunday, August 5th. Produced by Taste of Atlanta, the event will feature creative talent from around 30 prominent Southeastern chefs, including chefs from Atlanta, Birmingham, Charleston, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Savannah. Each will serve their unique recipe in a competition for best wing. Local purveyor Springer Mountain Farms will provide all chicken, 100% natural and raised without antibiotics, steroids, growth stimulants or hormones. Angel Flight, a volunteer pilot organization located at Dekalb Peachtree airport and providing flight services to patients in need of medical-related care, will be a nonprofit beneficiary for this event and will host a silent auction on-site.

For the first time, the festival is moving from The Foundry at Puritan Mill to a larger space at The Fairmont (1429 Fairmont Ave NW), a newly opened modern and industrial event venue in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood. The 19,000-square-foot space will house multiple activations, from cooking demonstrations to tastings and games. Guests will be able to enjoy wings and sides (plus beverages) from acclaimed chefs such as Matt Basford of Canoe and Jared Hall from One Flew South in Atlanta, Georgia, and Duane Nutter of The Southern National in Mobile, Alabama.

Starting in May, tickets will be available for purchase online and will grant access to all-you-can-eat tastes and drinks, including signature cocktails, beer and wine. There will be both General Admission and VIP tickets, with the first hour reserved for VIP First Taster attendees. VIP guests will also have access to the Southern Spirit Lounge throughout the event, offering refreshments and seating.

For more information, please visit: SouthernWingShowdown.com

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/12/18

Saturday, June 16th and Sunday, June 17th

12 pm and 3 pm Each Day

The Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival is BACK for 2018 and cheesier than ever! We’re taking two days to celebrate #NationalGrilledCheeseDay this year with restaurants from all over Atlanta serving up bites of melty, cheesy goodness for your tasting pleasure. Try a couple, or try them all and cast your vote for your favorite to be crowned Best Grilled Cheese in Atlanta!

Saturday is 6/16 and is 21 and up only event, but Sunday, 6/17 is all ages welcome and kids 12 and under are free with a ticked adult. In addition to a full day of delicious eats, we’ve got an awesome lineup of frosty brews, live local music, and all kinds of contests and activities to keep you entertained throughout the day. Tickets include admission to the festival and three quarter-sandwich grilled cheese samples. Additional samples will be available for purchase directly from participating restaurants for approximately $2-$3 each. Tickets are $30 and broken into 2-hour sessions by date.

Early Session attendees should plan to arrive at the festival between 12:00pm – 2:00pm. If you purchase a ticket in the early session, you will NOT have to leave the event at 3:00pm, you’ll just need to arrive before then.

Afternoon Session attendees should plan to arrive at the festival between 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

More info and tickts: https://www.xorbia.com/events/assc/atlanta-grilled-cheese-festival/