The AJC's best photos from weekend events

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The AJC's best photos from weekend events

July 26-28, 2013: Photos from weekend events, including the Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase, the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival and Town Meets Country.

Letheshia Husbands, of Atlanta, tastes her 5-year-old son Quintin Yearwood's ice cream during the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013. Along with multiple ice cream vendors, there were food and beverages, as well as the opportunity to burn off those calories with health and fitness activities.

Hundreds of ice cream lovers check out the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Hundreds of ice cream lovers check out the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Terry Garmon feeds his dog Delilah as his wife Teresa Garmon (left) looks on during the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Knox Barrow, 2, enjoys his ice cream during the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Atlanta singer and songwriter Peachy Pyron (left), 13, and Matt Mattson, 14, perform during the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Ashley Jones, of Atlanta, smiles after she won the first prize in the Ice Cream Eating Competition hosted by Bruster's during the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Ashley Williams, 14, shows her empty cup after competing in the final round of the Ice Cream Eating Competition hosted by Bruster's during the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Ashley Jones (left) and Ashley Williams compete in the Ice Cream Eating Competition hosted by Bruster's during the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Michael Burbine feeds his daughter Madelyn, 16 months, as his wife Jennifer looks during the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Artist Curtis Gerhardt paints during the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

David Yuan (left) and Jasmine Fu, both of Duluth, enjoy their ice creams from Kona Ice during the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Savrina Wallette, of Atlanta, competes in the Ice Cream Eating Competition hosted by Bruster's during the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Eventgoers take photos with their phones during the Ice Cream Eating Competition hosted by Bruster's at the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Azziza Robinson (right), 17, competes in the Ice Cream Eating Competition hosted by Bruster's during third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013.

Atteeyah Hollie smells a bar of soap as she shops at the Town Meets Country pop-up market at the Wren's Nest in Atlanta on July 28, 2013. In addition to one-of-a-kind wares, The Meet featured top-notch food vendors, a children's area and demos and workshops.

Vintage hats and dresses were just some of the items for sale at the Town Meets Country pop-up market at the Wren's Nest in Atlanta on July 28, 2013.

Mary Schanzle-Stack arranges a display at the booth she shares with Angelina Bartfield-Johnson at the Town Meets Country pop-up market at the Wren's Nest in Atlanta on July 28, 2013.

Beth Glascock looks over some of the items for sale in one of the booths at the Town Meets Country pop-up market at the Wren's Nest in Atlanta on July 28, 2013.

Otis Stone (left) plays with an antique chalk board as his father Nate stands over him at the Town Meets Country pop-up market at the Wren's Nest in Atlanta on July 28, 2013.

Some of the vintage items for sale at the Carson Bryce Trading Co. booth at the Town Meets Country pop-up market at the Wren's Nest in Atlanta on July 28, 2013.

Carl Martinez arranges jewelry at his booth during the Town Meets Country pop-up market at the Wren's Nest in Atlanta on July 28, 2013.

The Georgia Grown Farmers Showcase features agricultural products from all corners of Georgia coming together under one shed for one day on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Atlanta State Farmers Market. Farmers and producers shared everything from fruits and vegetables to plants and nursery items, meats and cheeses, grits, honey, barbecue sauces, spices, specialty food items and more.

Martin Knowles displays fresh jellies from his wife's Buttercup Farm in Shady Dale, Ga.

Holly Chute, the governor's chef, cooks peach cobbler under a Big Green Egg smoker.

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Letheshia Husbands, of Atlanta, tastes her 5-year-old son Quintin Yearwood's ice cream during the third annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta on July 27, 2013. Along with multiple ice cream vendors, there were food and beverages, as well as the opportunity to burn off those calories with health and fitness activities.

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