The second annual Chelsyfest will be held at Terrapin Beer Co. to honor the memory of Chelsy Giles, a kind soul within the Athens community who suffered from epilepsy and cancer, which took her life when she was 34 years old. Chelsyfest was created to bring awareness to epilepsy and support those who suffer from the disorder with the love that Giles showed the world during her life. The event will feature vendors from all over the city including Franny’s Farmacy, Mellow Bear Honey, Kellie’s Crystals, Over Yonder Outpost, Beloved Apothecary and Laura McCoy’s Magic. Athenspets will also be in attendance with adoptable pups. Food trucks at the festival will include Southern Local Nuts, Cafe Racer, Big Boy Wings, King of Pops and D&N Funnel Cakes. Proceeds support the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia and help fund children’s camps, and attendees that donate money in advance of the event will receive a free shirt with their name on the front. Live music held indoors and outdoors will include sets by the Dooley & Baldwin Band, Tre Powell, Libbaloops, Sweet Melissa’s Blues Revue, Henderson/Williams, Mary & the HOT Hotty-Hots and Way Past Cool.
WHO: Chelsyfest
WHEN: Saturday, July 15, 2–8 p.m.
WHERE: Terrapin Beer Co.
HOW MUCH: Donations encouraged
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