Athens This Weekend: October 26-28

It's a spectacularly spooky weekend to be in Athens, Georgia! The Wild Rumpus Spectacle gives Athenians and visitors the perfect escape from the ordinary. Take the family to a pumpkin patch, corn maze, or Zombie Farms. Or, travel through Athens' haunted past with a tour by the Heritage Foundation. 
 
1. Wild Rumpus, 4th Annual 

 What a spectacle! Hundreds of creative costumers will parade through the streets of Athens on Saturday night! This world-famous event could be The Classic City's best night of artistic expression. Reserve your tickets for the after-party at the Georgia Theatre featuring Athens' own 'of Montreal' beginning at 9 p.m.!

2. Athens Heritage Walks: Athens Haunted History Tour

Athens is full of life and vivality, but we have pretty of dark stories from the past. The Athens Clarke Heritage Foundation will host two tours and share the tales of murders, ghosts and more. Friday and Sunday at 7 p.m., take a two-hour journey to explore Athens from the other side of life.

3. Zombie Farms Halloween Trail

 THE END IS NEAR! The zombie apocalypse is upon us. Come to Zombie Farms and for your last chance to witness the dawn of a new era. Friday and Saturday, the farms opens at 8 p.m. as Athens' only haunted attraction. Tickets are $16 and recommended for ages 13 and up. 

For more events, including:

• The 3rd Annual Historic Athens Pub Crawl, Thursday @ 6 p.m.
• Athens Corn Maze, Thursday-Sunday, time varies
• Zombie Farms Halloween Trail, Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.-Midnight
• Halloween Events for families, at Athens Parks
• Jack-o-Lantern Jog and Goblin Fun Run, Sunday @ Sandy Creek Nature Center

Want a complete list of all upcoming activities and goings-on in Athens?  Explore our event calendar at Visit Athens, Georgia.
  
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Athens Fall Fun

With football and festivals, fall is a great time in Athens, Georgia! Check out our list of attractions and events centered around Halloween and celebrating the season!

1. Athens Corn Maze

The Athens Corn Maze is open for the next two weekends from Thursday to Sunday. The property is located just past Georgia Square Mall and features much more than a field of corn! Visitors can enjoy the "Hey Hey Hayride" through the field and play with farm animals. Children can enjoy the unique cornbox as a great alternative to a messy sandbox at the beach! Admission is $10 per person and children under 3 are free every day!

2.  Athens' Haunted History Tour

On October 26 and October 28, The Athens Clarke Heritage Foundation invites you to travel into Athens' past for a look at the haunts and history of the Classic City. During this two-hour tour of Downtown and UGA's North Campus OR Milledge Avenue (two options), you'll learn about the ghosts and scary stories surrounding some of Athens' most famous sights. Tickets for the tours, which begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday are available online for $15.

3. Wild Rumpus

Let the Wild Rumpus begin! The Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle will take over the streets of Downtown Athens at 8 p.m. on Saturday. This event is designed for the wildly creative to put their costumes on display. Wild Rumpus encourages participants to organize in group Brigades, for example: Movie Characters or Zombies. The Georgia Theatre will host an after-party headlined by Of Montreal beginning at 9 p.m. Last year, an estimated 2,000-3,000 participants and spectators contributed to the festivities. Tickets for the after-party are $15.

4. Zombie Farms Halloween Trail

 
Last call for Zombie Farms! Athens' newest seasonal attraction goes a step beyond a corn maze or haunted house, but it's only open for ONE MORE WEEKEND!  Venture on a guided tour through a farm supported by the tireless labor of zombies. The half-mile Dark Trail will be filled with fog, eerie sounds and, of course, the undead. The farm will be open Friday and Saturday night from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $16! Don't miss the Zombies!


The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau is an excellent resource for planning a Halloween getaway to Athens, Georgia! More information about these events, other fall-themed activities and travel information is available at our website or by calling 706-357-4430.

Athens This Weekend: October 19-21

1. 3rd Annual AthFest Half Marathon

13.1 miles. You can walk it or run it, but finishing a half-marathon is downright impressive. Even more impressive, the AthFest Half benefits the AthFest non-profit for music and arts education in local schools. The race course begins downtown and winds through town to Milledge Avenue, heads towards the UGA Golf course and continues through campus before finishing 'tween the Hedges at Sanford Stadium! This is going to be the best Half-Marathon ever! Spectators and supporters are invited to stand along the race route and enjoy the great music. Half Marathon too intense for you? Visit the Health and Wellness Expo Saturday from 12-6 p.m. at the Classic Center.

2. Zombie Farms Halloween Trail

 
"The Walking Dead" premiered on Sunday to the highest cable rating in history so it's almost fact that zombies are incredibly popular. Whether you're a fan or fearful, you'll enjoy the Zombie Farms Halloween Trail. The Farm is open to visitors for two more weekends this fall on Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m.-Midnight. Workers at the Farm recommend guests 13 years and older, because the Zombies don't like screaming... You've been warned. 

3. Over the Rainbow: An Aerial Performance in Oz

Canopy Studio is performing a spectacular aerial event based on "The Wizard of Oz" at their Tracy Street space. Marvel at the talented aerialists on trapeze, aerial lyra and other hanging structures. There are five shows this weekend: Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 and 6 p.m.! Don't be a Cowardly Lion, buy your tickets now! 

Check out these other great events taking place in Athens, GA! 

• Dance Athens 2012, Saturday @ 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
• John Prine, Friday @ 7 p.m.
• Lera Lynn, Saturday @ 8 p.m.
• Athens Corn Maze, Thursday-Sunday
• Scary, Oozy, Slimy Day, Saturday @ 4 p.m.
• Pinocchio: Free Family Puppet Show, Saturday @ 11 a.m.

Want a complete list of all upcoming activities and goings-on in Athens?  Explore our event calendar at Visit Athens, Georgia.
  
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Athens This Weekend: October 5-7

When the Bulldogs are away (in Columbia, SC this weekend!), Athenians will play! This weekend is jam-packed with Family, Art and Music events. Some say October is the best month of the year and with all the great festivals and celebrations in Athens this weekend, it's certainly climbing the ranks! Don't miss The DiXie Film Festival, North Georgia Folk Festival, Terrapin's Hop Harvest Festival, the Pulaski Street Art Crawl and the other events this weekend in Athens, GA! You're going to have a great time!

1. DiXiE Film Festival

Beginning Friday at 7 p.m., the DiXiE Film Festival is taking over the Morton Theatre! The 9th Annual Festival will be showcasing film makers from all over the world, with a special emphasis on the work shot south of the Mason-Dixon. The competition includes animation, comedy, coumentary, features and shorts. Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Peach Fuzz Award (Police related film), Best Comedy, Best Animation, Best Documentary, Best Foreign, Best Screenplay, and the Mason-Dixon Award (Georgia Filmmaker) will reward the excellent films of the weekend! An all-access festival pass is $35. Tickets available at the door or by visiting www.dixiefilmfest.com.

2. Terrapin Brewery's Hop Harvest Festival

Celebrate the Harvest Season at Terrapin Brewery on Saturday from 4:30-8:30! The Hop Harvest Festival features 16 different casks of hops! Vouchers for glasses are available at the Terrapin Gift Shop on Newton Bridge Road. Once the glasses are gone, that's all for the night! Enjoy a night of great beer, local food and great music! 

3. North Georgia Folk Festival

It will be a day of music and activities at Saturday's 28th annual Folk Festival in Sandy Creek Park! Taste great food from Harry’s Pig Shop, Juan’s Empanadas, Jittery Joe’s Coffee, Farm 255, Sweets 4 U while watching chair making, cider making, folk painting, white oak baskets, corn shuck dolls, spinning, jewelry making and more beginning at 11 a.m. The Kid's Fest will feature arts and crafts facilitated by Lyndon House Arts Center staff and animals facilitated by staff from the Sandy Creek Nature Center. Admission is $12 for adults, $7 for students and free for children 12 and under. The music continues until 9 p.m., so expect a day full of fun for all!

4. Pulaski Street Art Crawl

The Pulaski Street Art Crawl is designed to celebrate the rich artistic tradition concentrated on one of Athens' most famous streets. The Crawl begins Saturday at 5 p.m. at Pints and Paints, located in the historic Leathers Building. Heading south, enjoy art, live music, food and drinks from local businesses along Pulaski and cross streets! The Crawl ends at ArTini's Art Lounge with a Georgia Sculptors’ Society’s Exhibition juried by Todd Rivers of the Georgia Art Museum. Look for the Black & White Balloons! 

5. Athens to Atlanta Road Skate

For 31 years, Athenians and visitors have taken the trek to Atlanta, by skating! The Athens-to-Atlanta Road Skate is world's longest running point-to-point inline skating event! At 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 7th, experienced skaters will depart from the Classic Center, winding through city and country to Atlanta! You can choose between 38, 52, or 87-mile distance and skate on four or five wheels, with bus service to the finish in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward Park. 

6. Athens Heritage Walks: Historic Boulevard District

The Athens Clarke Heritage Foundation continues their series of heritage walks featuring two areas this weekend. On Saturday, explore Athens' first "streetcar suburb" in the Boulevard District. On Sunday, head back to school to learn about UGA's South Campus! Expect the tours to last about two hours. Come learn about Athens rich history and architectural tradition!

7. Athens Corn Maze

The five-acre Athens Corn Maze is open for visitors Thursday-Sunday through November 3rd! Enjoy the farm animals, pony rides, the Hey Hey Heyride, a corn box (think sand box without the mess!) and of course, the maze! Admission is $10 per person. Don't miss this Fall Family event!

8. Zombie Farms Halloween Trail

Athens' newest Halloween attraction is the perfect alternative to a haunted house! Take the fear outside, to a farm plagued by zombies and other spooky nighttime oddities. This Friday and Saturday, come dressed as a zombie for discounted admission to the trail, located on Lexington Road. The farm opens from 7 p.m.-midnight every Friday and Saturday in October! 

Want a complete list of all upcoming activities and goings-on in Athens? Check out our event calendar at Visit Athens, Georgia.
  
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