Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
UGA College of VetMed Open House
University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine 501 D. W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA, United StatesPeople of all ages can explore the world of veterinary medicine through activities like teddy bear surgery, a Q&A panel and more. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! vet.uga.edu
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
Hauntfest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 4–5, 3 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 6, 3–10 p.m. $20/day (adv.), $25/day. www.hauntfest.net
Vermouth Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop in to taste a variety of French Vermouth on their own and used in a cocktail. 5–7 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
UGA Trial Garden Spring Plant Sale
UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual sale will feature landscape ornamentals curated from the garden’s collection of annuals, perennials and more. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
10th Annual Outpace Parkinson’s 5K and Fun Run
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFundraiser for research through the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 9 a.m. $28.15–33.44. www.pdathens.weebly.com
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods, with this opening day market also having a pre-sale and day-of plant sale. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Open House
Cofers Home & Garden 1145 Mitchell Bridge Rd, AthensThere will be plant sales, music, food trucks and door prizes. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.cofers.com
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Open House
Meadowsong School Athens, GeorgiaMeet teachers, tour the school and learn about educational opportunities. Registration required. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.meadowsong.org
International Street Festival
College Avenue Athens, GAAnnual festival that explores different cultures through performances, activities and food from around the world. 12–5 p.m. FREE! isl.uga.edu/international-street-festival
Eleven Year Anniversary Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate with a full-day of entertainment, food and beer. 12–10 p.m. $24.99–299.99. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Spring Fling Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors offering vintage pieces, local art and more. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Mini Masters Mini Golf Tournament
Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GASecond annual tournament with live music, food and drinks in benefit of Love.Craft Athens. 2–4 p.m. (tournament), 4:30–7 p.m. (music and mini golf). $20. www.instagram.com/strangeduckbrewing
Hands Off! Protest
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesBring signs with your own “hands off” statement to join the march and hear speeches. 3–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/IndivGA10
Hauntfest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 4–5, 3 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 6, 3–10 p.m. $20/day (adv.), $25/day. www.hauntfest.net
Spring Plant Sale
515 Forest Heights Drive 515 Forest Heights Dr., Athens, United StatesPre-order or browse heirloom plants for sale. Apr. 6 & 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.forestgardensfarm.com
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
Athens Beer Fest
440 Foundry Pavilion 440 Foundry St., AthensSample beers from regional breweries with live music and food trucks in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Ages 21 & up. 1 p.m. $55–85. www.classiccenter.com
Upcountry Oyster Roast
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Land Trust celebrates its 31st anniversary with an oyster roast, beer release, raffles and live music from Erik Olson Quartet. 2–5 p.m. $100. www.athenticbrewing.com
Beat the Chief BBQ Cook Off
Saucehouse 830 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesA backyard barbecue showdown in benefit of Friends of Advantage. 2 p.m. $25. www.advantagebhs.org/friends-of-advantage
Hauntfest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 4–5, 3 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 6, 3–10 p.m. $20/day (adv.), $25/day. www.hauntfest.net
Africa Night
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual event is an immersive cultural experience showcasing an array of African cultures through dances, fashion, music and drama. 6 p.m. $13. pac.uga.edu
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Rex Manning Day
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaDress as your favorite ’90s movie character, play ’90s movie-themed trivia and browse a pop-up record sale from Wuxtry Records. 6–8 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Opening Reception
University of North Georgia Oconee 1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTwenty-five students will have drawings, textile design, ceramics and paintings on display at the annual “Oconee Student Art Exhibit.” 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.ung.edu
The Georgia Rodeo
Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesWatch bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding events followed by a live music concert. 10 a.m. (doors). $74.99–199.99. www.thegeorgiarodeo.com
Family Fun Festival
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.com
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale
Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United StatesThe neighborhood-wide yard sale of 30 homes will also feature a lemonade stand, local art for sale and plant sales and swaps. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Find Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale on Facebook
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Spring Market
Sunroof Coffee 175 Tracy St K5, Athens, United StatesBrowse jewelry, handmade gifts and more from over 20 local artists. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.instagram.com/sunroofcoffeeath
Redstone Round Up
Redstone Market + Butcher 2351 Brock Road, Athens, United StatesThere will be an outdoor market with sampling and post-G Day game live music. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (market), 5–7 p.m. (live music). www.redstonemarket.com
Spring Plant Sale
R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 12 & 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
Spring Plant Sale
515 Forest Heights Drive 515 Forest Heights Dr., Athens, United StatesPre-order or browse heirloom plants for sale. Apr. 6 & 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.forestgardensfarm.com
Super Spring Saturday
Washington Farms 5691 Hog Mountain Rd, WatkinsvilleA family-friendly event featuring farm activities and attractions suitable for all ages. $15. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.washingtonfarms.net
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Animal Clinic 1 Year Celebration
Oak Grove Animal Clinic 5405 Jefferson Road Suite 300, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate with a full-day of entertainment including food trucks, face painting and more. 12–4 p.m. FREE! www.oakgrove.vet
Heartsong Herbs Plant Sale
477 Ruth Street 477 Ruth Street, Athens, United StatesBrowse over 60 varieties of gorgeous medicinal herbs, flowers and veggie seedlings. 1–3 p.m. www.heartsongherbs.com
Know Your Rights Outreach
Oconee Street United Methodist Church 595 Oconee St, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn your rights if ICE comes to your door. Apr. 12 & 26, 1 p.m. Apr. 16 & 30, 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Family Fun Festival
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.com
Artisan Festival
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesBrowse handcrafted wood items, accessories, 3D printed treasures, paintings, jewelry, soaps, lotions, scrubs and more. 2–7 p.m. www.soswhiskey.com
