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GEORGIA CRAFT BREWERS FESTIVAL 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/7/22

Atlantic Station Event Space – Atlanta, GA
Saturday, April 2, 2022, 1pm-5pm
VIP Preview Night Friday, April 1 2022 6pm-10pm
Tickets here.
Featuring 60+ member breweries of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild and great collaboration beers. 250+ total beers, an expected 30+ special collaboration beers brewed exclusively for this festival. Live music, great food and more. Tickets are $45 Advance, $50 after March 24, $60 day of event. First 500 tickets sold online are just $35.
VIP Preview Night on Friday, is April 1, 2022 from 6pm-10pm. Get the first taste of the special collaboration beers from our great Georgia Breweries. Hear from the brewers about the collaboration beers, their process, ingredients and inspiration. We will announce the winners (Gold, Silver, Bronze) of the collaboration contest!
Tickets to this preview is$45 Advance, $50 after March 24, $60 at the gate (Unless sold out). First 500 just $35.
Friday & Saturday Combo Tickets are $80 Advance, $90 after March 24, not available at the gate. First 100 just $60.
This event is co-hosted by Atlanta Beer Festivals and the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild.
21 and up event, no kids, no babies, no pets. Rain or shine, no refunds. Alcohol will cut off at 4:45pm. We reserve the right to cut off anyone at anytime. Free bottled water will be provided.

From the Craft Brewers Guild: The celebration will feature 60+ member breweries, special VIP event, collaboration beers & more

The Peach’s State’s only festival dedicated solely to Georgia’s independent craft breweries arrives at Atlantic Station April 1 and 2.

Hosted by the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild (GCBG), the event is much more than a festival – it’s a celebration of the state’s thriving craft beer industry.

“Our local breweries are what make our communities great places to live, work and visit, and this event is the perfect opportunity to showcase our statewide community, all while enjoying delicious beer,” says Joseph Cortes, executive director of the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild. “These small businesses generate more than a billion dollar economic impact annually for the state, local communities and the tourism and hospitality industries, and this festival is all about highlighting the tremendous impact they have.”

The money raised from the festival will go to support and help promote and advance the common interests of GCBG’s members and Georgia’s independent, small breweries.

“Since 2015, the number of craft breweries in Georgia has grown from 45 to over 130,” says Cortes. “Yet, despite that, Georgia is still one of the most restrictive states for breweries to conduct business. The proceeds from the festival will help us continue to advocate on behalf of our members and the brewery community as a whole.”

The weekend kicks off with a special VIP preview Friday, April 1, from 6 to 10 p.m. Attendees will be the first to taste 20+ special collab beers from brewery participants, as well as hear from brewers about the beers, their process, ingredients and inspiration. A panel of 15 experienced Beer Judge Certification Program-certified judges will award gold, silver and bronze to the top three winners of the collab contest.

Then, on Saturday, April 2, ticket holders will enjoy a full day of all things Georgia craft beer, including 60+ GCBG member breweries that will be pouring 250+ homegrown beers. Additionally, Saturday festival-goers will also get to try all the collab brews created exclusively for the festival.

In addition to delicious beer, there will also be a number of Georgia wineries present, as well as popular local food trucks, live entertainment, craft vendors and more. For more information and to buy tickets, please visit: georgiacraftbrewersfestival.com.

The festival announcement comes following the GCBG’s 2022 Georgia Beer Day, which took place on March 5.

The annual observance, which is organized by the GCBG and benefits its member breweries, is a daylong celebration of Georgia’s vibrant craft beer industry.  This year, 70 breweries across the state participated and sold a limited edition full-color collector’s pint glass to help raise funds for the GCBG and its members. As a result of the glass sales, the Guild raised over $15,000.

To learn more about the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild, please visit: georgiacraftbrewersguild.org.

SPRING INTO FESTIVAL SEASON WITH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC SPACES

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/27/22

Spring Into Festival Season With Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces
Spring Festival on Ponce (April 2-3)
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza (April 16-17)
Duluth Spring Arts Festival (April 30 – May 1)
 
Spring is in the Air at the Spring Festival on Ponce
Returning for springtime fun in historic Olmsted linear Park, the Spring Festival on Ponce will be held on April 2 and April 3, 2022. Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, festival goers are invited explore 125 displays of local and regional fine art and crafts along with folk and “ outsider” art during the acclaimed two-day event.  While taking in the beautiful landscape and charming park, attendees can enjoy an array of local food trucks, beverages, a children’s play area, live, acoustic music and much more.  The event is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome.  For more information about the festival, please visit  www.festivalonponce.com  or  www.affps.com.
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza  returns on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, 2022. Featuring more  than 150 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more, the festival will  transform the  beautiful tree-lined streets of Sandy Springs into an expansive  outdoor art gallery. Festival goers will have the opportunity to view  artist demonstrations, participate in  hands-on art activities,  and enjoy live acoustic performances. The award-winning, two-day festival  will also have a children’s area, gourmet food trucks with healthy  alternatives  and beverages. On Easter Sunday, the Atlanta Foundation For Public Spaces is joining forces with Heritage Sandy Springs to host the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Sandy Springs with over 5,000 hidden Easter eggs kicking off at 2 p.m. The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs  are welcome.  For more information about Sandy Springs Artsapalooza, please  visit  http://sandyspringsartsapalooza.com  or  www.affps.com.
Duluth Spring Arts Festival
The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is thrilled to once again present the Duluth Springs Arts Festival on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two-day, outdoor festival will be held in the fun, vibrant, and culturally diverse City of Duluth that is home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities. Created for artists by artists, the festival will feature more than 85 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists, jewelers, and more. Festival-goers will also have the opportunity to view artist demonstrations and enjoy local food trucks, live acoustic music, dance performances, and much more. The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome. For more information about the Duluth Springs Arts Festivall, visit http://www.duluthartsfestival.com or www.affps.com.

THE VILLAGE TO HOST FIRST DUNWOODY GREEN EGGS AND KEGS FESTIVAL 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/27/22

A Community Gathering in Support of the

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Saturday, April 23rd

On Saturday, April 23, The Village at 5521 Chamblee Dunwoody Road will present Green Eggs & Kegs 2022, showcasing local hospitality owners, live music, beer, and spirits, as well as street performers. This ticketed event will be hosted throughout the Dunwoody Village courtyard and parking lot in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

Green Eggs & Kegs is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with VIP ticket holders gaining exclusive entry at noon, an event t-shirt, and private restrooms. With multiple breweries and distilleries, two bands, and more than twenty restaurants including Bar{n}, NFA Burger, Breadwinner Cafe and Bakery, and Chupito’s Azteca Grille, cooking on donated Big Green Eggs, there will be fun for guests of all ages to eat, drink, and enjoy.

Sponsors that will help make what will become an annual event possible include Big Green Egg, United Distributors, and more to come. Other sponsors, performers and vendors will be announced prior to the event launch.

“Our first festival is about bringing the community together to support local, small business owners and enjoying food, and fun right in our own backyard” This is the first of many festivals for The Village,” said David Abes, owner of Dash Hospitality Group and the newly opened Bar{n}.

ABOUT THE VILLAGE DUNWOODY

The Village Dunwoody has quickly been established as the “center of gravity” for its city residents. It is the place for friends, neighbors, and family to gather, indoors and out. Where people can eat and drink and experience what their community has to offer. Creating this community gathering spot is the team’s mission. By 2023, our team will create five diverse yet intertwined experiences that will offer provide high-quality food and a sense of community in the heart of Dunwoody. Visit The Village Dunwoody to stay updated. Follow us @thevillagedunwoody

ABOUT JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION 

JDRF’s mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.2 billion in research funding since its inception. Built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, the JDRF collaborates with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. JDRF staff and volunteers throughout the United States and six international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and their vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit JDRF or follow on Twitter @JDRF

ATLANTA BRUNCH FESTIVAL 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/20/22

Atlanta Brunch Festival
Atlantic Station
Saturday, March 5, 2022 – 12pm-4pm, Early Entry 11am
Celebrating brunch with brunch bites from great Atlanta restaurants, mimosas, bloody marys, Brunch Punch, beer, and wine. Live Music with Davis and the Love and DJ Qtip.
Tickets:
Bottomless Drinks Tickets (includes all drinks 12pm-3:45pm, Food costs extra)
$45 Advance, $50 after Feb. 25, $60 day of event
Early Entry Tickets (includes unlimited drinks, early entry at 11am, 4 food tickets for any restaurant tent)
$65 advance, $70 after Feb. 25, $80 day of event
Get more information and tickets here.

THE ATLANTA FAIR RETURNS MARCH 4

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/20/22

The Atlanta Fair returns March 4 – April 10 2022

Spring back for family-friendly fun, rides and entertainment

Welcome back to the fair! The Atlanta Fair is cruising into town once again from March 4 – April 10, 2022 across from the Old Turner Field at Central Ave SW & Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Fairgoers will be able to kick off the warm weather months with classic carnival games, mouth-watering fair food, rip-roaring thrill rides and gentler attractions for the youngest members of the family.

This year’s Fair will feature returning favorites such as the Alien Abduction, Drop Tower, Expo Wheel. Nemesis 360 with also be returning for its fourth year of daredevilry with its inverted spins and lofty heights. This year, guests can also enjoy The Expedition: a brand-new, speedy thrill ride that will send riders’ heads spinning. At night, watch the Atlanta Fair come alive with thousands of lights, special effects smoke and high-powered music! No day at the Midway is complete without traditional carnival fare such as cotton candy, candy apples, popcorn, corn dogs and funnel cakes!  The Atlanta Fair team is excited to bring families a lively and entertaining experience this spring.

Friday, March 4 – Sunday, April 10, 2022

                        Monday – Friday: 5-11 p.m.

                        Saturday – Sunday: 1-11 p.m.

Tickets are available at the gate beginning on March 4 at 5 p.m.

Fair Entrance Fees:
$2 for guests under 42”

$5 for guests 42” and taller (Except Saturday after 5pm, $8)

Midway Ride Tickets are as follows:

Individual tickets: $1.25 each

Book of 25 tickets: $25

Unlimited Ride Armbands (DAILY): $25 each

*Unlimited Ride Armbands are only valid on the day they are purchased.

 

STEAMHOUSE LOUNGE OYSTERFEST “ATLANTA’S ORIGINAL OYSTERFEST” RETURNS FEBRUARY 26 AND 27, 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/11/22

The 34th Annual Event Will Benefit Giving Kitchen and Include a Million Oysters, Fresh Seafood, Live Music, Full Bar, and More
Weekend and Sunday Only Tickets Now Available

 

Get ready for a shucking good time as the iconic Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest returns to Midtown Atlanta for its 34th year on Saturday, February 26th and Sunday, February 27th. Beginning at 11 a.m., seafood-lovers can divulge in heaping buckets of fresh roasted oysters or half-shells chargrilled with garlic and butter. Accompanying the million oyster invasion will be Steamhouse’s legendary lobster bisque, fried oyster po’boys, ice-cold beer, and much more. This OG oysterfest, also known as the largest street party in Atlanta, invites all for good seafood, a good time, and a good cause.

 

The standard weekend Steamhouse Oysterfest ticket is on sale now for $25, plus fees, and includes two days of sun-soaking, live music, and fresh seafood from the Louisiana Gulf Coast. For revelers who can’t make it on Saturday, half-price tickets are available for Sunday-only for $15, plus fees. All tickets are available online. Under 21 permitted when accompanied by an adult ages 21 and up. Advance tickets grant access to the express lane entry.

 

This year’s Oysterfest will be cashless. All transactions at the gates, bars, and restaurants will only accept credit or debit cards.

 

Oysterfest 2022 is a proud supporter of Giving Kitchen. Giving Kitchen is a nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance to food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources to create a community where crisis is met with compassion and care. Since its inception, the organization has given over 1,300 grants to food service workers in Georgia.

SWEETWATER 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 2/7/22

Saturday, February 19th

2:00pm – 10:00pm at the brewery

Celebrate 25 Years of Heady Beers. 

We’re getting ready to hit our stride and celebrate 25 years of brewing beers in style. Join us and a few thousand of our closest friends at the brewery on Feb. 19, 2022 as we raise a toast and light up the party.
We’ve got festivities planned throughout the brewery and featuring great shows from
– Futurebirds
– Larkin Poe
– Andy Frasco & the UN
– Yam Yam

TWO WAYS TO PARTY:

General Admission: $30

Enjoy all the music, buy the brews and food you want, and hang out all damn day

Super Heady VIP: $75

4 complimentary brews

Primo viewing area for all the shows

VIP restrooms & bar

Dedicated VIP gate with unlimited re-entry

Souvenir 25th anni cup

Important Shizz to Know:

This is a rain or shine event, but our main stage will be in our massive warehouse to keep you dry and toasted. Please plan accordingly.

Parking is VERY limited onsite, so MARTA, UBER, cabs, etc. will be your best bet!

Doors open at 2:00pm, and we’ll be shutting this shindig down at 10:00pm.

Tickets are $35 if available at the door.

ATLANTA OYSTER FEST AT ATLANTIC STATION 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/25/22

Atlanta Oyster Fest at Atlantic Station
Saturday, February 12, 2022,
1pm-5pm: Early Entry at 12pm
Tickets here.
The 2022 Atlanta Oyster Fest is being held at Atlantic Station from 1 to 5 pm on Saturday, February 12th. Enjoy a great selection of Oysters, beer, wine, mimosas, brunch punch, hard seltzers, live music, and DJ Qtip. All tickets include entry and entertainment, souvenir cup, and all alcohol samples. Food costs extra.
Cost:
$45 Advance, $50 after Feb. 3, $60 day of event
First 500 just $35
Early Entry Tickets include entry at 12pm, entertainment, souvenir cup, and all alcohol samples. Food costs extra.
$60 Advance, $65 after Oct. 7, $75 day of event.
First 250 just $50
21 and up event, no kids, no babies, no pets. Rain or shine, no refunds. We will not have Designated Driver tickets. No outside food or beverages; included alcohol will cut off at 4:45pm.

ATLANTA WINTER BEER FESTIVAL 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/9/22

Atlanta Winter Beer Fest
Atlantic Station Event Space
Saturday, February 5, 2022, 1pm-5pm
Atlanta Winter Beer Fest will be held on Saturday, February 5 from 1 to 5 pm at Atlantic Station Event Space. 150+ Beers, 25+ wines and ciders, seltzers and RTDs, Live Music, and DJ Qtip. Tickets include entry, entertainment, souvenir cup, and all beer and wine samples. Tickets are $45 advance, $50 after Jan. 27, $60 day of event. First 500 just $35.
21 and up event, no kids, no babies, no pets. Rain or shine event, no refunds. We will not have Designated Driver tickets, take Uber, Lyft, or walk. Do not drink and drive. We will have free bottled water. No outside food or beverage. Alcohol will cut off at 4:45pm. We reserve the right to cut off anyone at any time.

ATLANTA WINTER WINE FESTIVAL 2022

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 12/31/21

Atlanta Winter Wine Festival

City Winery Atlanta

Saturday, January 22

Two sessions: 12 to 4pm & 6 to 10pm

Atlanta Wine Festivals will host the Atlanta Winter Wine Festival at City Winery on Saturday, January 22, 2022.  We will have 2 Session: 12pm-4pm and 6pm-10pm. We will feature 50+ different wines, beers and White Claw to sample. Enjoy the awesome venue with Live Music upstairs and beats by DJ Qtip on the main stage downstairs (both sessions).

Festival Tickets are $45 advance, $50 after Jan. 13, and $60 day of event

Tickets are now on sale here.

**City Winery does require proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 of entry**

Your ticket price includes a souvenir acrylic wine glass, entertainment, and all of your wine, cider, & beer samples. Food will cost extra. There will not be any Designated Driver tickets.