Indie South’s Springtacular
Downtown Athens AthensShop this annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. May 10, 12–6 p.m. May 11, 12–4 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens Welcome Center 280 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Kristen Morales to learn the history of Buena Vista Heights. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Indie South’s Springtacular
Downtown Athens AthensShop this annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. May 10, 12–6 p.m. May 11, 12–4 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Voices from the Past
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of writers from the OLLI UGA Writing Memoir Special Interest Group will share stories at the annual community reading. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Second Monday Line Dancing Lessons
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLearn two to three line dances. All ages, no experience required. 6:30–7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson), 7:30–9 p.m. (social dancing). $10. www.athenscine.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
Abundant Table
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAEnjoy a variety of locally-grown foods and learn more about the organizations working toward healthy food accessibility. Registration required. 11:30 a.m. www.envisionathens.com
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Supper Club
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesCelebrate the month of May with a fried catfish or grilled salmon supper. 4:30–7 p.m. $15.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com
Third Thursday Happy Hour
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe art gallery will be open with beverages, snacks, games and more happening on the lawn. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Madison in May Tour of Homes
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesThe self-guided tour will feature a selection of Madison’s historic and traditional homes. May 16–17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $40. www.mmcc-arts.org
The 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
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
Monarchs Across Georgia Pollinator Symposium
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEducational lectures covering a variety of topics on native plants and pollinators plus a luncheon, garden tours and a native plant sale. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $85. www.eealliance.org/monarchs-across-ga
Star Light, Star Bright Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the different sizes and colors of stars, with a demonstration on how they make energy. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $8 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Art & Craft Supply Swap
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring excess or no-longer-needed craft supplies and get new (to you) supplies. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Madison in May Tour of Homes
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesThe self-guided tour will feature a selection of Madison’s historic and traditional homes. May 16–17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $40. www.mmcc-arts.org
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Historic Athens Preservation Celebration
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAfter the 56th Preservation Awards ceremony, enjoy a self-guided tour of historic church architecture and a VIP reception with hors d’oeuvres. 12:30–8:30 p.m. $35–80. bit.ly/springshowcase25
Late Spring Artist Market
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBrowse various art and food vendors. 5–7 p.m. www.theoldpal.com
Farm Dinner
Diamond Hill Farm 545 Millstone Cir, Athens, GeorgiaEnjoy a farm tour, drinks, a grazing table and family style meal with all proceeds going towards addressing food insecurity in the local area. 5–8 p.m. $100–110. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Janet Shepherd and live music by D/S/M. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Animal Activism & Rescue Meet-Up
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaJoin representatives from Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary and Vincent’s Place Sanctuary as they discuss animal rights activism, sanctuary life and how to become an advocate. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.givebutter.com/athensmeetup
Xcellent Brunch
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the works of Malcolm X with trivia, tributes and testimonies, and meet the 2025 honorees. Registration required. 10 a.m. www.p4r.today
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
UGA Presents Preview Event
UGA Performing Arts Center 230 River Rd., Athens, United StatesLearn about the 2025–2026 season’s offerings, ask questions and order tickets. 5 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
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
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
The 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
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
Distillery Moving Sale
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesFans, lights, sinks, fridges and more will be up for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. [email protected]
A Bridge to the Past
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia plus visits to the old mill and power plant ruins. 1 p.m FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
The 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
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
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival
Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual neighborhood festival raises money for a community blueberry planting project. Activities include a children’s bike rally, cooking competition, homesteading demonstrations, outdoor concert, food trucks and more. 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.regenerators.earth/festival
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 Streets Winterville
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleEnjoy a morning of car-free fun with live music, kid-friendly activities and free bike tune-ups. 10 a.m–12 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/OpenstreetsWinterville
Family Fun Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Library for their annual event with “touch a truck”, a petting zoo, art projects and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
SummerFest Stop & Shop
East Athens Baptist Church 4325 Lexington Rd., Athens, GeorgiaShop from over 75 small local businesses plus a kids zone, chair massages, food trucks and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/AAVGfanpage
A Bridge to the Past
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia plus visits to the old mill and power plant ruins. 1 p.m FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
SOFAR Fundraiser
Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United StatesCelebrate the rescue’s 15th anniversary with outdoor games, vegan hot dogs, lemonade, music, raffles, farm tours and more. 4–7 p.m. $45 (adult), $10 (ages 8–18), $5 (under 8). www.sweetolivefarm.org
10th Annual Bark & Wine
Historic Smithonia Farm 2289 Crawford Smithonia Rd, Colbert, United StatesThe Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter’s largest fundraiser of the year features dinner, dessert, wine, live music, silent auctions and raffles. 6–10 p.m. $60 (adv.), $70. www.moaspets.com/barkandwine
