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Oktoberfest Atlanta 2019

Date: Friday, October 11th to Saturday, October 12th

Time: Varies

About: Oktoberfest Atlanta, produced by Atlanta Sport and Social Club, will be back for 2019 in Historic Fourth Ward Park on Friday, October 11 from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm and Saturday, October 12 from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm. In celebration of all things German, the festival is in its fourth year and will be bigger than ever with more food vendor choices and multiple Oktoberfest-style beer tents throughout the park–absolutely no shortage of frosty brews for ticket holders. The celebration is the largest German festival to take place in Atlanta — a tremendous party complete with live polka music, popular food vendors, costumes, and even a dog parade. The festival will attract approximately 7,000 attendees over the two days — up from 5,000 in 2018.

This year local Atlantans and nationally recognized artists GREG MIKE, founder and creative director of AVE Agency and Gallery and Karen Anderson Singer, Principal Artist and Director of Tiny Doors ATL, will collaborate artistically with Oktoberfest. GREG MIKE has been named Ceremonial Keg Tapper while Karen Anderson Singer will also make an appearance.

Oktoberfest guest experiences include three different beer gardens including official Oktoberfest craft beer sponsor Bell’s Brewing Beer Garden,Spaten Franziskaner Brau Biergarten — one of the original Oktoberfest beers of Germany — featuring four Spaten varieties, Oktoberfest Optimizer Lager, and Dunkel and a German Bier Garden with assorted German beers. In addition, Michelob Ultra, Bon & Viv Sparkling Seltzer, and craft cocktails including Bulleit Bourbon, Lunazul Tequila, Smirnoff Vodka, as well as various wines will be flowing from an Airstream trailer.

German-inspired food for purchase will include Atlanta BBQ pros Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q featuring a specially made Oktoberfest Dog with house sauerkraut, apples, and Arches Brewing Pilsner with chutney garnish. As well as family owned and operated Woodstock Pretzel Company, Petite Violette who will be serving up Schnitzel, sauerkraut, and potato salad — plus many more!
Also, a new addition to the festival, thanks to The German Cultural Foundation, culinary vendor, The German Food, will fly in from the homeland and participate with a limited, authentic menu.

Live music includes national act, LynnMarie & The Nashville Polka Guys — LynnMarie is in the Polka National Hall of Fame, Sherri & Larry AKA “The Gluckliches Trio,” Bob Planner (solo accordionist), and local Atlanta acts,Ty Reynolds Band and All The Locals. Plus, DJ OneNate will perform throughout on both days.

Tickets range from $19 to $56.

More Information:

https://www.bigtickets.com/events/assc/oktoberfest-atlanta-2019

Castleberry Hill Loft Tour 2019

Date: Saturday, October 12th

Time: 11 am

About: The Castleberry Hill Loft Tour returns Saturday, October 12th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in historic Castleberry Hill, located just seconds from the CNN Center, Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. The Loft Tour is an opportunity to explore one of Atlanta’s hippest neighborhoods including unique lofts, distinctive art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and businesses. Join us for this all-day event! Check-in begins at 11 a.m. and will continue throughout the day. Visit CastleberryLoftTour.com for more information on check-in and parking. Be sure to like and friend us on Facebook and Instagram @Castleberryhill and Twitter @Castleberryhill411 for updates on the 2019 Castleberry Hill Loft Tour!Tickets are $20.

More Information:

https://www.freshtix.com/events/castleberry-hill-loft-tour-2019

Duluth Beer and Wine Festival 2019

Date: Saturday, October 5th

Time: Noon

About: The City of Duluth is teaming up with Atlanta Sport and Social Club to host a celebration of Beer and Wine on the Duluth Town Green. Join us on Saturday, October 5th from 12:00pm-5:00pm to sample 75+ craft beers and 25+ wines. The day will feature live local music from Citizen Gold and The Night Howlers, beer and wine samples, a variety of local food trucks, an adult game zone, plus community vendors and artists. Tickets include souvenir tasting glass, admission to the event, live music, and all beer and wine samples. They are $36 at the time of posting and will increase as we get closer to the festival.

More Information:

https://www.bigtickets.com/events/assc/duluth-beer-and-wine-festival

Atlanta Mimosa Festival 2019

Date: Saturday, September 28th

Time: 1 pm

About: The second annual Atlanta Mimosa Festival will be hosted on Saturday, September 28th and you don’t want to miss it! The event will take place from 1pm to 5 pm with advanced entry for VIP ticket holders at 12pm. The location has changed from last year and will be held at the Historic 4th Ward Skate Park. Beverages available include mimosas (with a variety of orange juice flavors from Natalie’s Juice Company), Peach Bellini’s, Bloody Mary’s, a selection of beer, wine, and cider. There will be live music from Ocean Street and our favorite DJ Q-Tip will be spinning in an A/C tent. Additionally, there will be over 10 food vendors with yummy bites available for purchase. VIP tickets include all drinks, early entry at 12pm, brunch bites in the VIP Tent, separate bars and restrooms. VIP tickets are $79 in advancee. No day-of event tickets will be available for VIP. Bottomless Drinks tickets include all beverages; food will cost extra. Bottomless Drinks are $50 in advance and $60 day-of.

More Information:

https://www.bigtickets.com/events/atlantabeerfestivals/atlanta-mimosa-festival/

2019 Sandy Springs Wine Festival

Date: Saturday, September 28th

Time: Noon

About: Join us on Saturday, September 28th for the second annual Sandy Springs Wine Festival at Heritage Sandy Springs! From 12:00pm – 5:00pm enjoy complimentary wine and craft beer tastings, music performances, and fun wine-themed activities on the entertainment lawn at Heritage Hall.  Additionally, enjoy the entire Sandy Springs Festival ranging from Sandy Springs Place to City Green. Tickets at the time of posing were $42 and will go up. Tickets include a souvenir tasting glass, complimentary wine and craft beer tastings (50+ varieties), live music performances from Heart of Pine, The Sagas, and DJ 2-Smooth, wine-themed activities. Food Available for Purchase. Sandy Springs Wine Festival is a 21+ event, however the Sandy Springs Festival is open to all ages.

More Information:

https://www.bigtickets.com/events/assc/sandy-springs-wine-fest-2019

Imagine Music Festival 2019

Date: Thursday, 19th to Sunday, September 22nd

Time: All

About: Going to great depths to ensure that this is the most immersive Imagine Festival yet, Iris Presents has announced that Imagine will be expanding to four days, which will be accompanied by full music programming on the Disco Inferno stage, early arrival camping, and an extra day of fun. Taking place at Atlanta Motor Speedway this September 19-22, 2019, the added day will be free to everyone who purchases a 3-day ticket and available for a limited time until August 15th. Imagine has also unveiled the full lineup, in addition to several other big announcements, including a brand new stage- TechYes / Guerrilla 360 and a Saturday pool party.

The full lineup by stage, listing artists additions first includes:
OCEANIA STAGE:  Drinkurwater; Eddie Gold; Mantis and Midnite Panda.  Previously announced artists for Oceania include: Diplo; REZZ; Above & Beyond; Alison Wonderland; Zeds Dead; Marshmello; Alan Walker; KSHMR; Matoma; 1788-L; Ghastly; K?D; Leah Culver; Said the Sky and Svdden Death.

AMAZONIA STAGE:  G Jones; Jade Cicada; JuJu Beats; Scales and Zen Selekta.  Previously announced artists for Amazonia include:  Louis the Child; Tipper; Cherub; Detox Unit; Goldfish Phantoms and Thriftworks.

DISCO INFERNO STAGE:  Lane 8; Space Jesus; Blunts & Blondes; Sullivan King b2b Kai Wachi b2b Kompany; Boogie T; Squnto; Alex Lucas; Otica; Ployd; Throwdown; Vivid and White Rhino. Previously announced artists for Disco Inferno include:  laude Vonstroke & Dirtybird Players Stage Takeover; Anna Lunoe; Dr. Fresch; J.Philip; Justin Jay; Justin Martin; Nora En Pure; Rusko; Wax Motif; Grave Gang b4b set with Subtronics, HE$H, joined now by Boogie T and Squnto.

TECHYES 360:  Amine Edge & Dance; Anthony Attalla; Black v Neck; Charles Meyer; Ciszak; Clyde P; Doons; Dr Boom; Ernesto; Franklyn Watts; Galo; Greco; Hunter Reid; Lee K; Mark Starr; Ronnie Lopez; Techneekz; Tim Baresko and Treasure Fingers.

AERIA / SIX FEATHERS STAGE:  Eddie Gold b2b Midnite Panda; Big Mansions; DaddyDough; Ian Live & Friends; Julian Gray; Laser Assassins; MC Word; Nhexis; NOA|AON; Paraleven; Reliquary; Ricky Raw; Torch x Elevate Block; Previously announced artists for Aeria include:  BT; Darude; AK1200 and Reid Speed.

SILENT DISCO STAGE:  Bandikook; Chachuba; Comisar; D:RC; Deep Technicians; Deff Jeklyn; Dose Dromer; Exit 9; Fear & Lowe; JD; JStella; Kozmic; Krushendo; LaGoons; Leet; Magnesk; Mettapattern; Mike’s Revenge; Movin Keys; Octl; Riven; Shakes; Stranger Candy; Sylo; Tripnotic; White on Rice; Xenotype and Zubah. Stage takeovers by Ian Live & Native Groove.

In addition to music pulsing throughout the festival grounds and into camping, Imagine has partnered with Beatbox Beverages to host a Vegas-style daytime pool party on Saturday. All festival-goers are invited to the party and can add the pool party to their ticket.  VIP campers will automatically have the pool party included as a part of their pass.  DJs for the pool party will be announced in the coming weeks.

Finally, for those Imaginers looking to get a head start on the week, Imagine is opening up the camping grounds for early arrival on Thursday, September 19th.  Early arrival camping passes can be purchased as a part of a 4-day combo pass or as an add-on for those who already purchased their camping passes for Friday through Sunday.

For a limited time, up until August 15th, 4-day General Admission passes are available starting at $269- the same price as a 3-day pass and $289 for a 4-day pass with Early Arrival GA camping. VIP passes with express entry into the festival, exclusive viewing areas, VIP bars, and lounges, and private air-conditioned VIP trailer restrooms start at $369 for a 4-day pass and $539 with a 4-day pass with camping. Payment plans are still available for a limited time. Tickets are available online at www.imaginefestival.com. Imagine Music Festival is an 18 and over event.

More Information:

http://www.imaginefestival.com/

2019 Atlanta Rose Festival

Date: Saturday, September 21st

Time: Noon

About: It’s a rose soiree on the Beltline! Join us on Saturday, September 21st for the Atlanta Rosé Festival along the Atlanta BeltLine at the Old Fourth Ward Fall Festival. From 12:00pm – 4:00pm enjoy complimentary wine and craft beer tastings (over 75 varieties), music performances, and fun wine-themed activities. Tickets are $40, and include, Souvenir Rosé Festival Tasting Glass, Complimentary Wine and Craft Beer Tastings (75+ varieties), DJ and Live Music performances, and Food Available for Purchase. Atlanta Rosé Festival is a 21+ event, however the Old Fourth Ward Fall Festival is open to all ages.

More Information:

https://www.bigtickets.com/events/assc/atlanta-rose-festival-2019

Arches Brewing 4th Annual Oktoberfest

Date: Friday, September 20th to Sunday, September 22nd

Time: Varies

About: PROST! It’s time to break out your lederhosen and dirndl, we’re ready for our 4th Annual Oktoberfest! This year we’re upping our game and extending the event over three full days! We’ll be releasing our Festbier along with the newest addition to the Arches Oktoberfest lineup, our Helles Lager!  We’ll have commemorative Arches Brewing steins available, first come first served! This year we have partnered with the talented folks over at Fox Bros Bar-B-Q for a mouth watering menu you won’t want to miss. Make sure to save room! Jeannine Henderson will be onsite selling her world famous German Chocolate Cupcakes as well. As always Oktoberfest garb is encouraged!  Best outfit will take home the crown of Oktoberfest. Only one person can win, will it be you? Atlanta’s favorite brass band FunkCake will be crushing it with some originals but also hitting us up with some traditional Oktoberfest jams… Alpine Folk music anyone?

More Information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/2320796034906525/

Atlanta United Tailgate Party ATL vs Columbus 2019

Date: Saturday, September 14th

Time: 4 pm

About: Join Atlanta Sport and Social Club and 680 The Fan on Saturday, September 14th as we gear up for Atlanta United FC vs Columbus Crew SC. Their pregame tailgate party is the BEST way to get you game ready. Tickets are FREE (with RSVP) include complimentary Margaritas from Lunazul Tequila, beer from Modelo Especial, and live music from All That. Plus we’ve got all your favorite tailgate games, along with a few special surprise giveaways throughout the afternoon. RSVP: www.LunazulTailgate.com! The Atlanta Sport and Social Club tailgate is a 21+ event. RSVP required for entry.

More Information:

https://assc.bigtickets.com/atlanta-united-tailgate-party/

10th Annual Southern Chefs Potluck

Date: Sunday, September 15th

Time: 5:30 pm (VIP 4:30 pm)

About: The South’s favorite chefs are getting out of the kitchen and into the spotlight for Southern Chefs Potluck, a Sunday supper celebrating the 10th anniversary of Wholesome Wave Georgia on September 15th at our new location at The Foundry at Puritan Mill. Local chefs will bring their favorite dishes to complement a whole hog roast from Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q. You will dine in style while enjoying live music and mingling with chefs and farmers in our new location on Atlanta’s popular Westside. In addition to good food and fellowship, the celebration will feature local beer, wine, and cocktails prepared and served by renowned mixologists, plus silent and live auctions for one-of a-kind gifts and experiences. American Cookbook of the Year award winner Chef Todd Richards will host a VIP pre-party featuring Uncle Nearest whiskey and Cathead Vodka tastings, chef demonstrations, small appetizers, and culinary SWAG bags. James Beard award-winning chef and founder of Wholesome Wave Michel Nischan will be recognized as Special Guest of Honor, and Wholesome Wave Georgia co-founders Judith Winfrey and Kate Barney will serve as Honorary Co-chairs. All proceeds will benefit Wholesome Wave Georgia.

More Information:

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4273721