INDIE CRAFT EXPERIENCE HOSTS ANNUAL FALL MARKET IN ATLANTA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/5/17 

One-Day Shopping Event Featuring Over 50 Vendors, Local Food Offerings, and More! 

 

Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Yaarab Temple


Atlanta, Georgia – The craft innovators behind the Indie Craft Experience (ICE), purveyors of dynamic craft markets and pop-up shops throughout the year, are excited to kick off the fall season with their annual Fall Market. Founded by Shannon Mulkey Green and Christy Petterson, shoppers can enjoy the ICE Fall Market on Sunday, September 10th at the Yaarab Temple (400 Ponce de Leon Ave in Midtown).  A one-day only shopping event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the ICE Fall Market will boast an array of handcrafted and vintage options from more than 50 vendors, including RetMod Vintage, Rebecca Holt Jewelry, Vixon Pottery & Art, local food offerings, an all-day special DJ performance by DJ Zano and more. The first 100 attendees will receive complimentary swag tote bags.  Entry is $5 cash at the door and kids 12 and under are free.

EVENT LINK:http://www.ice-atlanta.com/about-fall-market/

2017 OKTOBERFEST IN THE PARK

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/5/17

Featuring Live Performances, Food and Drink Specials, Games, Costume Contests and More

 

Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Legacy Fountain in Piedmont Park 

 

Atlanta, Georgia  – On Saturday, September 30, 2017, partygoers can break out their dirndls and lederhosen for Park Tavern, A Social Mess, and Sierra Nevada’s Oktoberfest at the Legacy Fountain in Piedmont Park. Benefitting the Piedmont Park Conservancy, revelers can take their chances with a game of giant Jenga and enjoy friendly competition during games of corn hole, a beer keg toss, a beer mug stamina contest and a beer pong contest. Brew lovers are also invited to enjoy a range of ice-cold beers courtesy of Sierra Nevada. Not only will there be a costume contest for revelers in attendance, but four-legged friends are also welcome and encouraged to dress up for a chance to win a $300 gift certificate for best dressed dog.

 

Featuring live music and DJ performances throughout the day, Wasted Potential Brass Brand, known for its New Orleans standards, sarcastic pop, blues, funk and hip hop will get the crowd going before REMakes takes the stage followed by Yacht Rock Schooner performing spot-on renditions of Steely Dan, and Slippery When Wet ending the night with the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute. DJ Nakd will also be spinning top hits in between band performances. General admission tickets are available for $15 and will be $20 at the door. VIP tickets, which guarantee a seat and food, including roasted chicken, German potatoes salad and pumpernickel roll, are available for $35. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.parktavern.com. Tickets are available at https://www.xorbia.com/events/parktavern/sierra-nevada-oktoberfest

 

 

LIVE MUSIC:            4:00 p.m. – Wasted Potential Brass Band

LINEUP                       5:00 p.m. – REMakes

7:00 p.m. – Yacht Rock Schooner

9:00 p.m. – Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute

 

DragonCon 2017

Date: Thursday, August 31st to Monday, September 4th

Time: 24/7

About: Dragon Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe! With over thirty-five fan based tracks, 3500 hours of panels, workshops, gaming, a parade down Peachtree, film festivals, art show, comics and pop art, nightly concerts and parties, bands and DJs, tons of costume contests, dealers, and exhibitors, all squeezed into four short days, Dragon Con is non-stop FUN! Badges run $140 for the weekend and single day can be purchased, as well.

TICKETS:

All information here!

Second Self Beer Company Brewery Independence

Date: Thursday, August 31st

Time: 11 pm

About: In celebration of Senate Bill 85 going into effect on Sept. 1st, Second Self is throwing a party! This game-changing legislation allows GA breweries to sell directly to customers. So, Second Self is going to be selling their last Tour and Tastings EVER on August 31st!!! Celebrate the new chapter of craft beer in GA with a free half pint of Second Self when the clock strikes midnight. See the following site for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/177228892821613/

TICKETS:

All information here!