Whether you're looking for festivals or beer tastings, there's plenty to do around North Fulton this week.
Alpharetta
Wire & Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival | Kickoff party Oct. 15, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 16, 6-10 p.m., Oct. 17 starting at 3-10 p.m.
Oct. 15 Kickoff party, Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta 30009
Oct. 16-17 Festival, Downtown Alpharetta
This year's festival has expanded to three days, with over 30 nationally recognized singer-songwriters. This kickoff event will feature performances by Liz Longley and The Whiskey Gentry. Tne festival continues in downtown Alpharetta with concerts on three stages featuring well-known songsmiths, such as Edwin McCain and Randall Bramblett, and local up-and-coming talent. The streets off Main Street will be converted into concert stages amid downtown Alpharetta's restaurants, galleries and bars. Wire and Wood has also been recognized as one of the "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" for October 2015 by the Southeast Tourism Society.
FREE kickoff party. TICKETS for Oct 16-17: $30; free kids 12 and under. www.wireandwoodalpharetta.com
Milton
Rivers Alive | Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bailey Farm & Gardens, 255 Hickory Flat Road, Milton 30004
Come out and get your hands dirty for a great cause, cleaning up streams, waterways and school sites around Milton. This annual fall clean up event is an outreach program of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources that seeks to invoke awareness and participation in the maintenance and preservation of Georgia's pure water resources.
FREE: More details here.
Roswell
Alive After 5 Roswell | Oct. 15, 5-9 p.m.
Historic Downtown Roswell
It's the last Alive After 5 of the year, with live music, food and entertainment. You will find vendors, food trucks and games in the downtown area. Parking can be found at City Hall, and trolleys will be offered for rides to Canton Street.
FREE: www.aliveafterfiveroswell.com
Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market | Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
City Hall, 38 Hill St., Roswell 30075
Each Saturday, through Oct. 31, the Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market is open for browsing and shopping. The market has been around for eight years, and its mission is "to be an advocate in building community around a local and sustainable food economy."
FREE: www.roswellfam.com
Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs Under 40 - 5 Seasons Brewing "Brew Tasting" | Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m.
The Prado, 5600 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs 30342
This locally owned restaurant and brewery is hosting a brew tasting with the Sandy Springs Young Professionals. Taste five to six different beer samples and three to four bites alongside the beers.
TICKETS: Members $10. Non-members & guests $15. More details here.
Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market | Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
6100 Lake Forrest Drive, Sandy Springs 30328
The Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market is a local favorite for the community on Saturday mornings from mid-April through October, with musicians and over 45 vendors. It features specialty foods from around Atlanta and locally grown produce.
FREE: www.sandyspringsfarmersmarket.com
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