Take a Hip Trip to Athens!

You may know Athens, Georgia as home to R.E.M. and the B-52s, the city Rolling Stone named "#1 College Music Scene in America."

You may know it for the University of Georgia and Georgia Bulldogs, the "Classic City of the South" where rich tradition at the heart of a hip college town creates a culture unlike any other.

Nestled below the Blue Ridge Mountains, 70 miles from Atlanta, Athens is a harmony of old and new: wedding-perfect Antebellum architecture, contemporary art and eclectic nightlife, a Victorian-era downtown teeming with funky shops and one of the South's most progressive culinary scenes.

Whether you're after a romantic getaway, a unique meeting destination or a quick trip from Atlanta, find what you've been missing in Athens, Georgia.

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NCAA Women's Golf Championships

MAY
24
2013

Womens collegiate golf closes out their season in the NCAA championships here in Athens. A four-day pass with… MORE

ATHICARDS: A Deck of Athens Art

MAY
25
2013

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art invited 54 emerging and established local artists to participate in an… MORE

Memorial Day in Memorial Park

MAY
27
2013

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department will host the annual Memorial Day in Memorial Park on Monday, May… MORE

Running With the Dawgs 5K, 10th Annual

MAY
27
2013

Ever admired the painted bulldogs around Athens? Here's the chance to win one of your own! All runners in the 10th… MORE

New Orleans Suspects

MAY
30
2013

New Orleans' newest super-group, New Orleans Suspects, featuring members of legendary veteran touring acts The… MORE

2013 Small Business Summit

MAY
31
2013

Registration is now available for the 2013 Small Business Summit to be held May 31, 2013, at the Classic… MORE

Jessta James with special guests Ty Manning & Friends

MAY
31
2013

Jessta James's music is an unique blend of country and rock wild west and classic rock. Joining him will be special… MORE

7th Annual Front Porch Foot Race by The Georgia Club Foundation

JUN
2
2013

The Georgia Club Foundation is excited to announce the Seventh Annual Front Porch Race Foot Race scheduled to take… MORE

Classic V Brass Quintet Concert

JUN
2
2013

Enjoy marches, popular tunes and classical pieces played on two trumpets, a French horn, a tuba, and a trombone… MORE

Sunflower Music Series: Shonna Tucker and Eye Candy

JUN
4
2013

What a great way to spend summer evenings outdoors with family and friends. Shonna Tucker and Eye Candy will release… MORE

Hot Corner Celebration and Soul Food Feast

JUN
7
2013

The Hot Corner Celebration returns for its 13th year.  This festival celebrates the traditional center of… MORE

Taj Mahal

JUN
7
2013

Composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Taj Mahal is one of the most prominent and influential figures in late… MORE

Jake Shimabukuro: World Class Ukulele Master

JUN
9
2013

Jake Shimabukuro is a world class Ukulele master, who has taken his craft and performed around the globe, captivating… MORE

Comedian Daniel Tosh

JUN
17
2013

Two Shows in One Night! Tosh.0 currently airs on Tuesday nights at 10 pm ET/PT on Comedy Central and consists of… MORE

AthFest Music and Arts Festival, 17th Annual

JUN
19
2013

Experience 200 bands on outdoor stages and in Athens' renowned clubs. Original music, art, local film screenings,… MORE

The Official Athfest Comedy Showcase with Brendon Walsh & Friends

JUN
19
2013

Brendon Walsh established himself in comedy in Austin, TX. In 2004, Brendan won the "Funniest Person In… MORE

Billy Joe Shaver with special guest Matt Hudgins

JUN
20
2013

The original honky tonk hero will be at The Melting Point for a very special evening on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Billy… MORE

Third Thursday for Visual Art in Athens

JUN
20
2013

Third Thursday is a monthly event when art can be viewed in the evening hours on the third Thursday of the month at… MORE

Reptar presented by Flagpole

JUN
21
2013

Flagpole Magazine presents Reptar in concert for an AthFest affliated event. Support provided by: The Barlettas… MORE

Dead Confederate presented by Flagpole

JUN
22
2013

Flagpole Magazine presents Dead Confederate in concert for an AthFest affliated event. Support provided by: Glasscraft… MORE

Full Moon Hike

JUN
23
2013

Come see the Botanical Garden come alive at night this summer! Each hike in this series will focus on a different… MORE

Classic City Band Patriotic Concert

JUN
30
2013

Join us at the Garden to celebrate Independence Day with lively popular and patriotic music, talented musicians, chairs… MORE

Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band with The Milk Carton Kids

JUL
2
2013

This isn't just a night of music - this is an opportunity to see an all time great, in an intimate, warm venue. In… MORE

Classic City American Music Festival, 5th Annual

JUL
4
2013

Head to the Melting Point on July 4th for what is sure to be the best Classic City American Music Festival yet! … MORE

Sunflower Music Series: Caroline Aiken

JUL
9
2013

What a great way to spend summer evenings outdoors with family and friends. Caroline Aiken is a renowned singer and… MORE

Agro Cycle Tour by Athens Food Tours

JUL
14
2013

Would you like to tour locally owned farms on a bicycle, learn about locally owned farms, and sample farm fresh food?… MORE

Full Moon Hike

JUL
22
2013

Come see the Botanical Garden come alive at night this summer! Each hike in this series will focus on a different… MORE

Cosmic Charlie

JUL
26
2013

Cosmic Charlie was born in the musical Mecca of Athens, Georgia. From its summer 1999 inception, the band has been… MORE

Fred Birchmore Glow & Go Aquathlon

JUL
27
2013

The William B. Mulherin Foundation for Health & Wellness introduces the Glow & Go Aquathlon in 2013 in memory… MORE

An evening with The Swingin’ Medallions

AUG
2
2013

For nearly half a century, The Swingin’ Medallions have brought audiences to their feet with their soulful,… MORE

Athens Brass Choir Concert

AUG
4
2013

The Athens Brass Choir returns to the Conservatory for an inspiring instrumental brass concert. Listen to marches,… MORE

An Evening of Bluegrass with Balsam Range and The Boxcars

AUG
16
2013

The Classic Center and Bud Light presents a co-headline show of two of Bluegrass music's most preeminent and… MORE

Classic City BBQ Fest

AUG
16
2013

The first annual Classic City BBQ Festival will take place August 16-17, 2013, at The Classic Center in downtown… MORE

Sunflower Music Series: Grogus (Latin/world music)

AUG
20
2013

What a great way to spend summer evenings outdoors with family and friends. Grogus performs Latin jazz, traditional… MORE

Full Moon Hike

AUG
21
2013

Come see the Botanical Garden come alive at night this summer! Each hike in this series will focus on a different… MORE

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