Outdoor festival. Brewery tour. Lots of oysters. This weekend, there are several fun, food events happening in metro Atlanta. Add one or all four events to your calendar and be prepared to eat, drink and have a grand ole time. Happy Friday.
Neighborhood celebration: The second annual Fire in the Fourth Festival, which was named "Best New Festival" by "Atlanta" magazine last year will feature over 30 musical and artist performances; jazz; kids activities; and lots of food and drink. This festive event will take place from 3-11 p.m Saturday, May 21.
Old Fourth Ward on Edgewood and Auburn Avenues, between Boulevard and Jackson Streets. www.fireinthe4th.com.
Sneak peek: Tour the in-progress, future, expanded tasting room Second Self Beer Company's founders from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 21. Tickets, inclusive of beer tastings, are $12.
Inaugural picnic: Wholesome Wave Georgia will host its inaugural Picnic In The Park, which invites friends to grab a blanket, basket and dine al fresco while enjoying beer and wine, music, dancing and games from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 22 at Historic Fourth Ward Park. Picnic baskets will be curated by some of Atlanta's favorite chefs, including Drew Belline, Terry Koval, and Todd Ginsberg. Tickets are $20 – $35, inclusive of food and drink.
700 Ralph McGill Blvd. N.E., Atlanta. www.wholesomewavegeorgia.org.
Dine outdoors: Head to Atlantic Seafood Company for its Oysters on the Patio event featuring a la carte oysters, $3 Orpheus pints and a crawfish boil, which will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22.
2345 Mansell Road, Alpharetta. 770-640-0488. www.atlanticseafoodco.com.
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