West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Juneteenth Celebration
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate and honor the holiday with community speakers, a flag raising and march to the block party where there will be vendors, live music, a fashion show and more. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AADMovementjusticecenter
Crawfish Fest
Saucehouse 830 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesFresh crawfish from Louisiana will be available with live music, carnival games, kids activities and more. $10 (entry), $35 (all-you-can-eat crawfish). 11 a.m.–8 p.m. www.saucehouse.com/crawfishfest
Open Mic & Poetry Reading
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe event will begin with a poetry reading by Athens Poet Laureate Mikhayla Smith, then the floor will open for attendees to share their work. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Chili Cook Off Contest
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnter your chili to win prizes or donate to taste and vote for your favorite. Registration required. 12 p.m. Free to enter, $1 to vote. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensHattie Thomas Whitehead will guide an exploration of the history of Linnentown. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Miss Black Northeast Georgia Teen Pageant
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesIn this inaugural competition contestants will showcase their skills and compete in variety of presentations. 4–8 p.m. $25. www.missblacknortheastga.com
A Walk in the Garden
Cheeky Peach 160 Clayton St, Athens, United StatesA fashion show in benefit of the Sheats Social Services Mentor Program. 5 p.m. $25 & up. www.sheatssocialservices.org
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn inaugural pageant with the goal to empower young girls with confidence, positive self-esteem and inner beauty. 5 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.mortontheatre.com
Athens Hip Hop Awards
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis event celebrates Athens‘ hip–hop culture, including music artists, business owners and supporters contributing to the hip–hop music scene. 7–11:30 p.m. $20. www.athenshiphopawards.com
Athens Spectacular
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis experimental cabaret will feature burlesque, drag performances and vendors. Ages 18 & up. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.instagram.com/coquettedejour
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.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
Planetarium Event
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGaze up at the stars with live music performed by Lydian Brambila. Registration required. 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
International Day of Yoga
Highland Yoga Athens 196 Alps Road, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate International Day of Yoga with yoga classes open to all skill levels, raffles, prizes and more. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.highland-yoga.com/athens-yoga
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.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
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com
Limbo District Listening Party
Low Yo Yo 261 W Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesListen to records and enjoy margaritas. 2–4 p.m. www.instagram.com/chunkletindustries
Yappy Hour
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesACC Animal Services will be on site with puppies to play with. 4–7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com
Linnentown Speaks
Ebenezer Baptist Church West 205 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Reparations Action will present reparations checks to 19 Linnentown first descendants with speakers sharing their experience growing up in the lost community. Followed by a fried chicken dinner. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensreparationsaction.com
Athens Neighborhood Health Center Ribbon Cutting
Athens Neighborhood Health Center 402 McKinley Drive, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the center’s expansion with breakfast provided. 9 a.m. FREE! www.athensneighborhoodhealth.com
Dementia Resource Center Open House
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet with the center’s community partners, receive health screenings and learn from a panel discussion with local medical experts. RSVP required by email. 1:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.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
One Night Stand: A Sexuality Powerpoint Party
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks by experts and enthusiasts about anything within the realm of sexuality. 5:30–7 p.m. $10 donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.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
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
Local Heroes at Farmview Market
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesLocal first responders and healthcare professionals are invited to enjoy live music, free food, a market and more. 11 a.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Crime in the Park
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA day of mystery and puzzle solving with Sherlock Holmes-themed crafts, escape room and more. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensScott Nesbit will guide an exploration of the history of Historic Downtown District and its iconic landmarks. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Together We Dazzle
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesThe second annual benefit for the Ehlers-Danlos Society features over 20 local artists, raffles, a silent auction and more. 3–7 p.m. $10 & up (donation). www.christinajoystudio.com/together-we-dazzle
Star Spangled Classic
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be carnival rides, food trucks and music by The Original Splitz Band. Fireworks launch at 9:30 p.m. from Athens-Ben Epps Airport. 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/fireworks
Artist Market
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensBrowse vendors featuring paintings, intricate graphic designs, handcrafted jewelry, ceramics and glass work. 12–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Sandy Creek Park Playground Ribbon Cutting
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony will celebrate the opening of the newly completed playground by the beach area. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.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
Independence Day Picnic
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesBring your picnic baskets, coolers, tables and/or chairs to gather on the front lawn for a celebration and live music. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
First Fridays
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesKick off the weekend with live music, an on-site food truck and a mini-market featuring local vendors. First Fridays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.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
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
Book Sale and Coffee Shop
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, CDs, DVDs and jigsaw puzzles and purchase coffee, tea and pastries in benefit of Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
