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PUB CRAWL ON THE BELTLINE SPRING EDITION 2020 – NOW JUNE 13TH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/26/20

UPDATED: Saturday, June 13th at Noon

From Inman Park to Piedmont Park, the East Side Trail on the Atlanta BeltLine connects some of the best restaurants and bars in town! Join us on Saturday, June 13th to try them all! The pub crawl will begin at 12:00 PM and will end at 4:00 PM.

Get your friends together and come crawl along the Atlanta BeltLine! Tickets include up to (5) complimentary beverages along the BeltLine along with awesome food and drink specials at each participating location. Get your crew together and join us for Pub Crawl on the BeltLine | Spring Edition! Tickets are $31.

GET 15% OFF WITH PROMO CODE: ADVENTURESINATL2020 at Check out! Buy tickets here.

Previous Partner Bars:

  • Apres Diem
  • F.R.O.G.S.
  • Char Korean Bar & Grill
  • King of Pops Harvest Bar
  • Pure Taqueria
  • Guac y Margy’s
  • Hawkers
  • Tacos & Tequilas Ponce
  • New Realm
  • Hampton + Hudson
  • Park Tavern
  • Mellow Mushroom

CHECK-IN LOCATIONS: (exact locations TBA)

  • INMAN PARK
  • PONCE
  • MIDTOWN

FADO IRISH PUB BUCKHEAD ST. PATRICK’S DAY BLOCK PARTY AND ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2020

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/26/20

UPDATE 3/13: OUTDOOR EVENTS AT BOTH LOCATIONS POSTPONED.

Block Party: Saturday, March 14th

St. Patrick’s Day: Tuesday, March 17th

Sat., Mar. 14, 7am – Close – Tickets/Info: St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Fadó Irish Pub

Fadó Irish Pub has thrown their St. Patrick’s Day Outdoor Block Party since 1996, and this year is no exception. The event will feature outdoor beer and cocktail stations as well as food trucks, performances from Irish Dancers, soccer, Six Nations Rugby, live music and a DJ playing all afternoon and night. Pre-sale tickets ($20) are now available here and will be available for purchase at the door. Festivities will begin at 7am with English Premier League soccer and Six Nations Rugby matches on televisions, and Atlanta United will be on starting at 7:30pm.

Tues., Mar. 17, 7am – Close –Tickets/Info: St. Patricks Day at Fadó Irish Pub

Fadó Irish Pub will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with “Kegs and Eggs” at 7am and live music and Irish dance performances throughout the day. Starting at 4pm, the celebration will be 21+ with a $10 cover at the door. Live music by Desire will begin at 8pm, and a DJ will perform from 10:30pm to close.

THE 2020 ATLANTA FAIR

Liz and John Attaway, 2/23/20

Atlanta’s favorite fair returns with merriment to go around!

Come one, come all!  The Atlanta Fair opens its gates on Friday, March 6 – Sunday, April 12 for fun-seekers of all ages! Atlanta residents and visitors in search of thrilling adventure, lively entertainment and mouthwatering fair food are encouraged to join the festivities with family and friends at one of the city’s most anticipated spring events.

The 2020 Atlanta Fair boasts a number of exhilarating rides and interactive games. Alien Abduction is back for an out-of-this-world experience, along with classic fair favorites such as the Towering Ferris Wheel and a variety of children’s rides and games. Fair food lovers are invited to indulge in all-time fair classics, like fluffy cotton candy, candy apples, funnel cakes and more!

WHAT:
2020 Atlanta Fair

WHEN:
Friday, March 6 – Sunday, April 12
Monday – Thursday: 5pm – 11 pm
Friday – 5pm – Midnight
Saturday Matinee: 1-5 pm
Saturday Evening: 5pm -Midnight
Sunday: 1-11pm

WHERE:
Turner Field – Grey Lot
655 Central Ave SW
Atlanta, GA 30315
404.913.FAIR (3247)

HOW:
Guests may purchase tickets online or at the gate. For online admission, visit
theatlantafair.com.

Fair Entrance Fees:
Opening Night Special: $1 admission for all
Every day (except opening night): $2 for guests under 42”
Monday & Thursday: $3 for guests 42” and taller                                                                                                                  
Tuesday ($2 Tuesdays): $2 admission for all
Wednesday (Whacky Wednesdays): Free admission for all
Saturday Matinee (1-5 p.m.) and Sunday: $5 for guests 42” and taller
Saturday Evening (5pm-Close): $8 for guests 42” and taller
Sunday: (1pm-Close) Admission $2 for guests under 42” and $5 42” & taller

Midway Ride Tickets:
Individual tickets: $1.25 each
Bundle tickets: 25 tickets for $25

‘Unlimited Ride Armband’ Fees are as follows:
Monday, Thursday, Friday: $25
Tuesday $2 Tuesdays (ride any ride $2 ea): NO ARMBANDS on Tuesday
Wednesday (Whacky Wednesdays): $25 Buy One Get One Free
Saturday and Sunday Daytime: $28.95
Saturday After 8 p.m. and Sunday After 7 p.m. (Twilight Special): $25
*Unlimited Ride Armbands are only valid on the day they are purchased.

Parental Escort Policy in Effect
Children under the age of 16-years-old must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older on Friday and Saturday evenings. One adult may escort up to four youth. All guests must be able to present a valid Georgia or government issued photo ID.

DRIFT FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR’S FOURTH ANNIVERSARY BLUEGRASS BIRTHDAY BASH

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/23/20

Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar

Tuesday, March 3

Oyster Roasts, Live Music and Exclusive Entrée Specials

To celebrate four successful years in East Cobb, Doug Turbush, chef and owner of Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar, has teamed up with Gate City Brewing Company and The Jeff Mosier Ensemble for a fourth anniversary Bluegrass Birthday Bash on March 3.

Turbush has thoughtfully created three new and exclusive entrées for guests to try. Crab and lobster enthusiasts will be thrilled to devour the All of the Alaskan King Crab Platter or a whole Maine lobster. Guests also will enjoy live bluegrass music from The Jeff Mosier Ensemble and $4 Gate City drafts served on the patio (weather permitting) and at the main bar. Gate City beers pair exceptionally well with the evening’s James River oysters on the half shell and oyster roast specials.

Oyster Specials

  • One dozen James River oysters on the half shell with traditional accompaniments ($16.44)
  • Oyster Roast ($3.44 each or $13.44 for a flight of all four options)
    • Broiled oysters with Parmesan garlic and lemon
    • Broiled oysters with chili, garlic and lime
    • Oysters Bienville with shrimp, bacon and mushroom
    • Oyster Rockefeller with spinach, bacon and Pernod

Entrée Specials

  • Oak-grilled whole Florida sun shrimp with low country crab rice, tomato jam and shrimp à l’Américaine ($34)
  • Whole Maine lobster (1.25 pounds) served Bienville, Rockefeller, steamed or grilled with hush puppies, slaw, corn, potatoes, sausage and drawn butter ($44)
  • All of the Alaskan King Crab platter with crab salad, crab bisque, crab leg, crab roll, crab beignets and slaw ($54)

2020 Uncorked Atlanta Wine Festival Winter

Date: Saturday, February 22nd

Time:  Noon

About:  Join us on Saturday, February 22nd for the next edition of Uncorked Atlanta Wine Festival at The Fairmont, in West Midtown. From 12:00pm – 4:00pm enjoy complimentary wine and craft beer tastings (over 50 varieties), music performances, and fun wine-themed activations. Tickets are $54 in advance and $60 at the door and include souvenir Uncorked Atlanta tasting glass, complimentary wine and craft beer tastings, DJ and MUSIC, as well as food available for purchase.

More Information:

https://www.bigtickets.com/events/assc/uncorked-atlanta-wine-festival/

Mardi Gras Bar Crawl Alpharetta 2020

Date: Saturday, February 22nd

Time:  3 pm

About: Six Alpharetta City Center restaurants, including Holmes, Lapeer and South Main Kitchen, are teaming up to host a Mardi Gras Bar Crawl on February 22nd! Festivities will include Nola-inspired cocktails and bites at each restaurant, in addition to Mardi Gras beads, dancing, live music in the South Main Kitchen alley, and more. Tickets are $50.

More Information:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-gras-bar-crawl-tickets-93662871169