Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/27/17

CELEBRATE THE 52^nd ANNUAL ATLANTA STEEPLECHASE ON APRIL 22^nd,  2017

Atlanta, Georgia – On April 22, 2017, more than 15,000 individuals are expected to be at Kingston Downs for the running of the 52^nd Annual Atlanta Steeplechase.  With guests ranging from children to corporate executives, this year’s event will benefit Bert’s Big Adventure, a nonprofit organization that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families.

Atlanta Steeplechase is in its 52nd year of operation. It has steadily grown into metro-Atlanta and Georgia’s spring social and sporting event of the year. The event is held annually at the beautiful 435-acre Kingston Downs complex. To ensure maximum attendance and enjoyment, the event offers a wide range of spectator categories. Steeplechase patrons enjoy the circuit’s best horses and jockeys showcased in five premier races throughout the afternoon.

The gates will open at 9 AM and races will begin at 1:30 PM. The daylong event is filled with thrilling horse races, The Von Maur hat contests, tent contests, a foxhound parade, skydivers, The Publix Supermarkets Kidz Coral, terrier races, shopping, people watching, and so much more. From the party place, the Infield, to the corporate exclusive Chairman’s Tent, the Atlanta Steeplechase offers something for everyone.

Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards Bert’s Big Adventure’s annual trip, as well as support for year-round initiatives such as the Reunion Adventures, the Fairy Godparent volunteer program and additional charitable services. To qualify for Bert’s Big Adventure, children must be between the ages of 5 and 12, live in “The Bert Show” radio listening area, prove financial need and have never been to Walt Disney World®. The trip and programs create a community of families that establish lasting friendships with others facing similar challenges.

Tickets range from $30-$350 with children 12 and younger admitted for free. For more information about the 52^nd Annual Atlanta Steeplechase may be obtained by visiting www.AtlantaSteeplechase.org.

DIRECTIONS TO KINGSTON DOWNS:
(Take I-75 North to Exit 126.  Turn left onto US 411.  Go 3.2 miles and turn right onto US 41 / 411 ramp to Rome.  Go 2.9 miles through two traffic signals.  Turn right onto US 411 to Rome.  Go 12 miles to Steeplechase entrance on right at mile marker 1)

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/26/17

The founder of Hipster Yard Sale ATL, Timothy A. Hand, who has created several market events around the city as well as being the artistic director of Ex Somnium, a experimental performing arts company, is moving to Hawaii later this Summer but is passing the Hipster torch to Sara Luhr, the curator and organizer of the 4th Ward Flea Market. She will be taking over the marketplace event after he leaves and will keep it going. Hipster Yard Sale ATL’s next event will be Saturday, April 22nd from 8am-4pm and will be in collaboration with The Friends of Chapel Hill Park, lead by community organizer Linda Cotten-Taylor.

The 2nd Hipster Yard Sale at this location (its 4th event in total) is free to the public but the $50 vendor fee goes to support the park’s on-going project to build a fishing pier at the 35-acre lakeside location in South DeKalb. Their last event featured over 60 unique vendors carrying wares such as vintage clothes, vinyl records, local art, handcrafted goods, and artisanal delicacies, as well as live performances. Hipster Yard Sale ATL will be accepting vendor registration up until a week before the event. Free parking on site and around the park. For more information, please visit our Facebook event page for updates as well as vendor related information. 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/22/17

IT’S HERE!!

Atlanta’s Favorite Celebration of Bacon, Beer, Booths, and Boisterous Hijinks 

 Proceeds Benefiting Dad’s Garage Theatre Company

WHAT:

A fixture in the Atlanta community, Dad’s Garage Theatre’s 17th annual BaconFest will combine troughs upon troughs of cold beer and sizzlin’ bacon with hilarious carnival games like a hobo wine tasting, naughty face painting, and a flip cup tournament manned by the best improvisers in the city.  Selling out every year, all proceeds benefit Dad’s Garage – a nonprofit theatre group that engages, cultivates and inspires artists and audiences alike by producing innovative, scripted and improvised works that are recognized locally, nationally and internationally for being undeniably awesome.

WHEN:

Saturday, March 25, 2017 beginning at 1 p.m.

WHERE: 

BaconFest is located at Dad’s Garage Theatre on 569 Ezzard Street, just off of Edgewood Avenue in the Old Fourth Ward.

TICKETS: 

Bottomless Bacon (Starting at $50, online, $55 gate): Admission to the festival, unlimited game playing, and unlimited beer (Pale Ale, Tropical Torpedo, Otra Vez, Summerfest, and Miller Lite) and bacon.
Go WHOLE HOG! (Starting at $95, online, $100 gate): Bottomless Bacon Benefits, Access to VIP Room, Wider Selection of Beer (All the bottomless beers as well as Side Car and Big Foot), Access to a literal Whole Hog, and an April Loyalty Card that gives you free Dad’s Garage shows for the month of April.

Depending upon availability, tickets can be purchased at the door. Pricing is subject to increase. The event will be held no matter rain or shine for ages 21 and up. There is no parking for this event and attendees are encouraged to take a safe-ride option. For more information, directions or to purchase tickets visit www.dadsgarage.com or call 404.523.3141.

GAMES:

Hobo Wine Wasting – Sample the finest wines that $2.50 can buy!

Terrible Caricatures

Flip Cup Tournament

Shut the Box

Wheelchair Obstacle Course

Karen’s Kompliments
Dr. Boobies
Mistress Scraps: Fortune Teller
Naughty Face Painting
Joystick Jenga
Georgia Beer Garden Cornhole
Pin The Tail on The Pig
Battle Shots
Andy Candy’s Candy Abomination

RESTAURANTS & PARTNERS: 

Bone Lick BBQ

Mac The Cheese

Pallookaville

Tom and Chee

Corner Tavern

Delta

Mailchimp

Sierra Nevada

Kickapoo

Bradley Flats

Atlanta Sports and Social Club

Jack’s Pizza

SAMPLING OF AUCTION ITEMS: 

Lunch with Legendary Football Coach Vince Dooley
Falcons Tickets
Hawks Tickets
College Football Hall of Fame Tickets
Sierra Nevada Brewery Tour in Asheville, NC
Talladega Speedway Race Tickets and Pre-Race VIP Pit Pass
Georgia Aquarium Passes
Atlanta BeltLine Bus Tours
Banjo Coffee Growler of Cold Brew Coffee and Gift Card
Gift Card to The Porter
Bike Tune-up from Outback Bikes
Gift Certificate to Abbadabba’s
Tickets to 7 Stages
VIP Tickets to Shakespeare Tavern
Tickets to Horizon Theatre
Tickets to Alliance Theatre
Tickets to “Between Riverside and Crazy” at Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre
Tickets to Actor’s Express
Tickets to Theatrical Outfit

PARKING: 
There is no parking for this event but there are a number of other options.

Lyft – Wherever Baconfest takes you next, take Lyft for an affordable ride in minutes. Just request a ride with the tap of a button and you’ll be on your way. New users can enjoy a $20 in ride credit by using code: BACONFEST2017.

MARTA – Dad’s Garage Theatre is walking distance from MLK Station on the MARTA Eastbound line. Head east on Decatur street from MLK Station until you get to Bradley Street. Make a left, and we are one block up.

For additional options and a detailed map, visit http://www.baconfestatl.com/parking/.

RAIN OR SHINE: 

This is a rain or shine event for ages 21 and up. No children or pets are allowed.

WEBSITE:

www.baconfestatl.com

Date:  Saturday, March 25th
Time: 1 pm

About: Atlanta’s outrageously savory and oft-salacious annual event, BaconFest, is set to return in 2017. The 17th annual event takes place Saturday, March 25, 2017 and we urge bacon-lovers to keep that date open and their attention locked on Dad’s, as the innovative, comedic crew will be revealing juicy details in the coming weeks about the 2017 meaty extravaganza. All proceeds benefit Dad’s Garage Theatre Company, a nonprofit theatre group that engages, cultivates and inspires artists and audiences alike by producing innovative, scripted and improvised works that are recognized locally, nationally and internationally for being undeniably awesome. Tickets are either Bottomless Bacon for $50 and Whole Hog for $95. Bottomless Bacon includes Unlimited Beer (Pale Ale, Tropical Torpedo, Otra Vez, Summerfest, and Miller Lite), Unlimited Bacon, and Games. Whole Hog includes all Bottomless Bacon options plus VIP room, more beer selection, and an April Loyalty Card to Dad’s Garage shows for free.

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