For more information about events, see also specific categories
such as Art, Music, Theatre & Dance,
and Gardens & Parks.
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Annual Event Websites
Calendars & Schedules
Arts and Events
Flagpole Magazine's weekly guide to what's happening in Athens.
Covers events, movies, theatre, classes, meetings, volunteer opportunities, kidstuff, etc.
Athens Georgia Events Calendar
The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau provides this day-by-day calendar of upcoming events in Athens.
OnlineAthens:
Calendar of Events
Today's best bets along with detailed event listings for the coming week in Athens.
University of Georgia Master Calendar
Upcoming athletic events, performances, exhibits, and more, plus links to academic & holiday calendars, etc.
ACC Leisure Services Program Guide
A schedule of events held at facilities of the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department,
including Lyndon House Arts Center, the Morton Theatre, Sandy Creek Nature Center, and area parks.
Athens Parent Online Calendar
Community events of interest to parents and kids.
ACC
Governmental Meeting Schedule
A calendar of upcoming local government meetings.
Annual Event Websites
January
Stitching Stars Storytelling Festival
Featuring local and nationally-acclaimed storytellers at the historic Seney-Stovall Chapel, with programs intended for both children and adult audiences.
February
A Taste of Athens
An annual benefit for Community Connection of Northeast Georgia. Features the cuisine of local restaurants and caterers, as well as a silent auction.
Mental Health Benefit
This yearly festival seeks to spread awareness of mental health issues. Features an art auction, concerts, mental health screenings, and more.
March
AIDS Walk/Run Athens
A fundraiser to help care for people affected by AIDS and to prevent future cases of HIV and AIDS.
The funds raised are donated to AIDS Athens, a nonprofit organization that supports nearly 300 individuals and
families affected by HIV and AIDS in ten Northeast Georgia counties.
April
Boybutante Ball
This annual ball and stage show is northeast Georgia's largest fundraiser for AIDS support services.
Classic City Brew-Fest
The longest-running indoor beer festival in the Southeast
offers samples of over 200 handcrafted beers from around the world. Benefits local charities.
Greenfest
Greenfest is an annual community-wide celebration of environmental awareness featuring programs and events focusing on nature and community improvement.
Hands On Athens
Assists low-income homeowners in historic neighborhoods to maintain, repair, and restore
their properties as part of overall neighborhood revitalization.
International Street Festival
Created by the International Student Organizations at UGA, this festival brings together a community of all nations and cultures to promote international cultural awareness to the Athens community. Features cultural displays, traditional costumes, dances, music, and more.
Robert Osborne's Annual Classic Film Festival
Join Robert Osborne, host of Turner Classic Movies, and special guests for three days of films and conversations at the Classic Center.
Run/Walk for Home 5K
Thousands of runners and walkers participate in this annual fundraising event to help the homeless and hungry in
Northeast Georgia. Proceeds benefit Athens Area Habitat for Humanity and Athens Area Homeless Shelter.
Twilight Criterium
Features nationally recognized professional bicycle racing , live music, workshops, and other events held throughout downtown Athens.
May
Athens Human Rights Festival
Brings together political activists, musicians, and artists to share information about human rights issues across our nation and around the world. Offers a wide range of featured speakers, local music, an art auction, etc.
June
AthFest
- The Athens, GA Music and Arts Festival
Annual music and arts summer festival in downtown Athens with over 150 local and regional bands playing outdoor stages and downtown clubs. Also features a juried artists' market, film screenings, a KidsFest, music business seminars, and more. Kicks off with the Flagpole Athens Music Awards at the Morton Theatre.
July
Athens Dawg Derby
A weekend-long flyball tournament featuring dog racing in regular,
multibreed, veterans, and open classes. Held at the Classic Center in downtown Athens.
Harriette Austin Writers Conference
Helping writers to improve their writing and get published. Learn about the latest publishing trends and meet
professional agents and authors.
Star Spangled Classic
A summertime tradition continues each Independence Day with the annual Star Spangled Classic at Bishop Park presented by the
ACC Department of Leisure Services
August
Athens Area Maternity and Baby Fair
A free event for everyone with a baby or young child in their life now or in the future.
Educational sessions, health institutions, and social service agencies provide
an opportunity to learn about maternal and child community resources.
Athens PopFest
An annual four-day event featuring over 50 bands from around the world.
Groovy Nights
A flashback to the 1970s featuring food, music, raffles, and a silent auction. All proceeds support the ongoing mission of Project Safe to eliminate domestic violence.
September
Athens Run for the Dogs
Volunteers from the Georgia chapter of Canine Companions for Independence host this fundraising event featuring a 5K race for runners, a 1-mile fun run/walk for people and their canines, a raffle, and canine rescue groups with adoptable pets.
Grace's Birthday Party
A celebration for dogs and those who care for them. Raises money for the GRACE fund which helps dogs who need medical care which their owners cannot afford.
North Georgia Folk Festival
Features music styles traditional to the North Georgia region such as bluegrass, blues, and old time music along with traditional crafts.
October
Fall Into Athens
An annual current events festival held in the autumn in Athens offering speakers and musical acts to promote public awareness on an important current issue.
Harvest Festival
This annual celebration of old time crafts and rural life lets participants of all ages learn about some of Georgia's history first hand.
Each year features over fifty live demonstrations of quilting, woodworking, spinning, weaving, soap making, bee keeping, music, and dancing, as well as tours of the
Ware Lyndon House.
November
In Their Shoes
A 13 mile one-day walk recognizing and honoring women who have lived through breast cancer.
All proceeds from the walk
support the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support through the Athens Regional Foundation.
Christmas Parade
The annual Parade of Lights ushers in the holiday season with over sixty floats, bands, and other groups parading through
downtown streets.
Sponsored by ACC Leisure Services.
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