Update from the organizers: Due to the high chance of thunderstorms and strong winds, we’ve made the tough decision to postpone Saturday’s Amp it Up Athens event at Avalon. Your safety is our top priority!
Looking for something cool to do in metro Atlanta this weekend? Athens, Georgia is known as the home to The University of Georgia, but there is so much more to the Classic City. To experience all that Athens has to offer, the destination is hosting Amp It Up Athens at Avalon in Alpharetta on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Athens will come to life in the Plaza, offering a taste of the vibrant culture of the destination. From pop-ups of local businesses like Condor Chocolates to fun, family-friendly activities with the State Botanical Garden of Georgia to live music featuring the Athens-based indie rock band taking TikTok by storm, the event is a taste of what Athens has to offer and will offer endless photo opps, activities and more.
Additional event activities throughout the day include:
- A sampling of Athens’ renowned craft beer from noon to 7:30 p.m.
- A live, interactive art mural where anyone can paint on a canvas and an Athens artist will create a unique art piece from everyone’s contributions
- Chocolate samples from Condor Chocolates
- Trivia with prize giveaways
- Live music concert in the evening (AD Blanco and Hotel Fiction)
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