ATHENS, GA – April 20, 2026— Break out the ale! The Classic Center Cultural Foundation will host its fourth annual Athens Beer Fest on Saturday, August 22, at 1:00 p.m. at Akins Ford Arena. Tickets…
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Athens, GA – Visit Athens GA has been named Destination Marketing Organization of the Year at the 2026 Georgia Tourism Excellence Awards, presented by the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors…
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ATHENS, GA – February 24, 2026– Fans traveled from across Georgia, with some traveling from Florida, South Carolina, Alabama, and further to celebrate Athens’ favorite, Megan Moroney, during her 9…
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Visit Athens GA and The Classic Center Welcome Travelers to Explore Exciting Events and Cultural Experiences in 2026 Athens invites travelers to experience a year of arts, culture and community in…
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ATHENS, GA – December 3, 2025 - The Classic Center and Akins Ford Arena are preparing for another holiday season filled with community traditions and seasonal experiences. Visitors arriving at The…
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Annual meeting launches new podcast and recognizes Athens Hospitality Award winners. Athens, Ga. (October 30, 2025) – Visit Athens GA, the official tourism marketing organization for Athens, Georgia…
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The Wild Rumpus is Athens, GA's 'Halloween Mardi Gras', in its 17th year, and 2025 will be the biggest yet. All are invited to attend and BE IN THE PARADE- everyone is in costume- young and old, all…
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Athens, Ga. (August 26, 2025) – Visit Athens GA, The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau, is now accepting nominations for its annual Athens Hospitality Awards, which shine a spotlight on the people…
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Athens, Ga., June 23, 2025 – Athens Restaurant Week is back for its fifth year, running from July 14–20, 2025, and inviting both locals and visitors to experience the city’s dynamic culinary scene…
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ATHENS, GA – May 21, 2025 — Downtown Athens will shine even brighter this season as The Classic Center Theatre announces its 2025–2026 Broadway Entertainment Series presented by Akins Ford, now…
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