Georgia Craft Beer Festival
Now in its fourth year, this festival will feature more than 30 Georgia breweries showcasing their signature craft beers. The festival also will feature games, live entertainment and a variety of selections from food trucks. 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 3. All attendees must be 21 years of age. General admission $35 and VIP admission $70. 2333 Defoor Hills Road N.W., Atlanta. georgiacraftbeerfestival.com.
Great Atlanta Beer Fest
This year's festival, held on Turner Field's grand entry plaza, will feature 150 beers from Atlanta and nationwide, as well as a few wines and ciders. Also, live music and college football viewing. 3-8 p.m. Sept. 26. Ticket price includes a souvenir cup, entertainment, beer samples. Food will be sold separately. Tickets: $45. 755 Hank Aaron Drive S.E., Atlanta. greatatlantabeerfest.com.
Craft Beer and Whiskey Festival at Fado Irish Pub
The festival includes unlimited sampling of 75 local craft and European beers and whiskey until 7 p.m., with a Halloween celebration (including a costume contest) kicking off at 9 p.m. Festivities include viewing of the Georgia-Florida football game inside the pub, live music and barbecue. 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets: $50. 273 Buckhead Ave., Atlanta. fadoirishpub.com/atlanta/beer-whiskey-festival.
Clips Beer & Film Tour
New Belgium will be pouring at least 16 beers and showing short films. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, films begin at 9 p.m. Free, but all proceeds from beer sales will benefit Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. Old Fourth Ward Skate Park, 830 Willoughby Way N.E., Atlanta. newbelgium.com/events/clips-beer-and-film.aspx.
Decatur Craft Beer Festival
Held on the downtown square, the festival is limited to 4,000 attendees, all 21 years and older. More than 100 beers will be available for tasting, including special tappings. Food will be for sale and live music will be performed on the bandstand. Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 17. Tickets: $40, includes a tasting glass. 101 E. Court Square, Decatur. decaturbeerfestival.org.
Boos and Brews
Includes live music, a DJ, a costume contest, a haunted house and, of course, beer samples. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Oct. 31. General admission: $10 advance, $15 after Oct. 22, $20 day of event, includes two drink tickets. Beer Lover ticket: Includes all beer samples 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $35 advance, $40 after Oct. 22, $50 day of the event. The Masquerade, 695 North Ave. N.E., Atlanta. atlantabeerfestivals.com/boos-and-brews.
Grayson Blues & Brews
Sponsored by Jailhouse Brewing, this festival at Grayson City Park will feature about 150 craft brews. Tinsley Ellis and Tommy Talton will perform. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 24. Tickets: $35, includes a tasting stein. 475 Grayson Parkway, Grayson. grayson-bluesandbrews.com.
Oktoberfest at Atlantic Station
Attendees can choose from more than 100 international, domestic and local beers, domestic wines and schnapps. Entertainment will include live German music, including oompah and polka bands. Also, biggest beer belly competition, cornhole and tricycle races. Noon-6 p.m. Oct. 3. Tickets: $39 advance, $49 on the day of the event. VIP admission: $59, advance only. 1380 Atlantic Drive, Atlanta. dasbestoktoberfest.com/atlanta/show-info.
River Street Oktoberfest
Savannah's 32nd annual Oktoberfest, held at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, will feature a beer garden, German food booths and the infamous wiener dog races. Plus, regional arts and crafts exhibitors and live entertainment all weekend. 4-10 p.m. Oct. 2 (with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 3 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 4. Free. 115 E. River St., Savannah. riverstreetsavannah.com.
Der Biergarten’s Oktoberfest
Sept. 19-Oct. 30. Traditional tapping of the keg at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. A German oompah band, Die Kurtzbuam, will play 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. DJ Johnny will spin 9 p.m-midnight Saturdays. Free. 300 Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. derbiergarten.com/oktoberfest.
Macon Oktoberfest
A weekend of music and Georgia craft beer; includes Atlanta's German Polka Band and a wiener dog race and a beer garden. Proceeds benefit charities. Breweries will include Red Brick, Terrapin, Wild Heaven, Cannon Brew Pub and more. 4-10 p.m. Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 24 and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 25, with Brewers Brunch 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Advance tickets can be purchased for $10 online. Tattnall Square Park, 1155 College St., Macon. maconoctoberfest.com.
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