What to Do in Atlanta Weekend Guide

<em>Hello, local readers! Hot off the press is this week’s edition of our weekend guide, filled with the best <strong>things to do in and around Atlanta</strong> this Thursday through Sunday. As <em>always</em>, be sure to add anything we missed in the comments section. Enjoy your weekend!!</em>

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<h1>Music Midtown</h1>

<em>Piedmont Park. Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. One day pass $65; Two Day pass $100.</em>

Celebrate the end of summer at Piedmont Park! Music Midtown is back for <strong>two </strong>glorious days! Enjoy an eclectic music offering including Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Florence and the Machine, T.I. and more!

More <a title=”Music Midtown” href=”http://musicmidtown.com/” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>info</a> and <a title=”Directions Piedmont Park” href=”http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Piedmont+Park,+Atlanta,+GA&amp;hl=en&amp;ll=33.787298,-84.373798&amp;spn=0.010611,0.024633&amp;sll=32.678125,-83.178297&amp;sspn=5.500769,12.612305&amp;oq=piedmont+park,+&amp;hq=Piedmont+Park,+Atlanta,+GA&amp;t=m&amp;z=16&amp;iwloc=A” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>directions</a>

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<h1>Paws in the Park</h1>

<em>Centennial Olympic Park. Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $30 to participate in charity walk; festival is free.</em>

You and your best [canine] buddy can participate in this year’s Paws in the Park, a charity walk benefiting Atlanta Pet Rescue and Adoption. The walk is held around the perimeter of Centennial Olympic Park and is about a mile. After the walk, enjoy a day of dog-friendly activities at the park including demonstrations, shopping, a kids area and dog adoptions.

More <a title=”Paws in the Park” href=”http://www.pawsintheparkatlanta.org/” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>info</a> and <a title=”Directions to Centennial Olympic Park” href=”http://www.centennialpark.com/index.php/plan-your-visit/hours-directions/driving-directions-to-the-park” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>directions</a>

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<h1>How ’bout Them Apples Festival</h1>

<em>No. 246. Sunday, 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. $35 per person; $10 children 12 and under.</em>

Fall is apple season and Decatur restaurants No. 246, Leon’s Full Service and The Brick Store Pub are celebrating.  Enjoy a pig roast, apple slaw, apple hot dogs, caramel apples, apple cider and other apple treats.  There will also be a cider tasting (the adult kind), an apple education table and children’s events like bobbing for apples.  Whether your favorite is Gala, Red Delicious, Macintosh, Braeburn or one of the many other varieties, come celebrate fall’s favorite fruit.

More <a title=”How ’bout them Apples Festival” href=”https://www.facebook.com/events/114825028664647/?context=create” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>info</a> and <a title=”Directions to No. 246″ href=”https://maps.google.com/maps?q=129+E+Ponce+de+Leon+Ave+Decatur,+GA+30030&amp;hl=en&amp;sll=32.678125,-83.178297&amp;sspn=5.759503,7.042236&amp;hnear=129+E+Ponce+De+Leon+Ave,+Decatur,+DeKalb,+Georgia+30030&amp;t=m&amp;z=16″ rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>directions</a>

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<h1>North Georgia State Fair</h1>

<em>Jim R. Miller Park. Thursday, September 20 – Sunday, September 30. See website for specific hours. $7; children 10 and under free; rides require additional tickets that can be purchased.</em>

A petting zoo, flower shows, a BMX stunt show, pony rides and over 40 rides and games are only some of the attractions at the North Georgia State Fair.  The fair is held for ten days and features a free nightly concert (see website for schedule.)  This family-friendly event is one you will look forward to year after year.

More <a title=”North Georgia State Fair” href=”http://northgeorgiastatefair.com/index.html” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>info</a> and <a title=”Directions to Jim R. Miller Park” href=”http://northgeorgiastatefair.com/Directions/directions.html” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>directions</a>

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<h1>Atlanta Challenge 2012: The Ultimate Scavenger Hunt</h1>

<em>Der Biergarten. Sunday, packet pick-up 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.; race begins at 2:00 p.m. $50; kids under 5 free.</em>

Team up with some friends or family for the Atlanta Challenge.  This “Amazing Race” style game calls it itself “Part 5K, Part Scavenger Hunt and Part Urban Exploration” and is like nothing you’ve done before. (Well, unless you did it last year or have actually been on The Amazing Race!)  You and your team have the chance to win a $300 prize and have a ton of fun while doing so.  There is also a prize for best costume and for the top family team.  Your route will usually be around 3-4 miles and take about 2 hours to complete, requiring brains as much as brawn.  People of all ages (must have a responsible party over the age of 18 on each team) and fitness levels are encouraged to participate.

More <a title=”Atlanta Challenge” href=”http://www.challengenation.com/atlanta/” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>info</a> and <a title=”Directions Der Biergarten” href=”http://www.derbiergarten.com/biergarten/index.php/contact-and-directions” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>directions</a>

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<h1>Fall Folklife Festival</h1>

<em>Atlanta History Center. Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free for members; included in cost of general admission for non-members ($16.50 for adults; $13 for seniors 65+ and students 13-18; $11 youth 4-11).</em>

This Saturday the Atlanta Historical Society will host the Fall Folklife Festival. Enjoy local cuisine and beer while listening to local musicians. Browse local crafts and learn more about farm-to-table food practices and sustainability techniques.

More <a title=”Fall Folklife Festival” href=”http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/cms/Fall+Folklife+Festival+/528.html” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>info</a> and <a title=”Directions to the Atlanta History Center” href=”http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/cms/Directions/133.html” rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”>directions</a>

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Hello, local readers! Hot off the press is this week’s edition of our weekend guide, filled with the best things to do in and around Atlanta this Thursday through Sunday. As always, be sure to add anything we missed in the comments section. Enjoy your weekend!!   Keep reading for more information about Music Midtown, Paws in the Park, the North Georgia State Fair and other exciting weekend events!