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ATHENS, GA—Classic City Brew Fest, the longest running beer fest in the Southeast, will be held at Athens Cotton Press, 149 Oneta Street, Athens, on Sunday, April 7th from 2:30 to 6:00 P.M. For 23 years, this award-winning festival has presented the best rare, regional and world craft beers and hase been named a top beer fest by both USA Today and Beer Connoisseur Magazine.

ATHENS, GA (February 26, 2019) Athens is debuting new events and attractions as well as bringing back old favorites, making it one of Georgia’s best getaways this spring. The first-ever Athens Burger

ATHENS, GA (Feb. 8, 2019) – Tourism and arts professionals from Athens joined Governor Brian P. Kemp and other professionals from across Georgia for the annual Tourism, Hospitality & Arts Day at the

The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), along with The Classic Center and The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce the latest recipients of the Athens Local Product

ATHENS, GA (January 7, 2019) – There will be more to love in Athens, Georgia, in 2019. The community will experience continued expansion in the brewery, dining and hotel segments of the hospitality industry, as well as new entertainment and recreation opportunities. The city’s mix of preservation and constant renewal allows visitors to revisit favorite spots and experience new restaurants and attractions that keep every visit to Athens exciting.

ATHENS, GA (November 20, 2018)-- The Classic Center is proud to partner with the Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation to help give local children the Christmas they deserve. The Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps women receive the tools they need to lead a success life. The purple and white Christmas tree located in the main lobby next to the ATM machine is decorated with various children’s names.

The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), along with The Classic Center and Classic Center Cultural Foundation, will again fund a matching grant program to assist local entities in developing new tourism products and experiences that will attract new overnight visitors to Athens-Clarke County.

The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) held its annual meeting Wednesday, October 24, highlighted by the release of the new economic impact figures for Athens-Clarke County and the presentation of the annual Athens Hospitality Awards.

ATHENS, Ga. (August 6, 2018) – The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), the official destination marketing organization for Athens-Clarke County, has named Nick Arnold as Director of Sales.

The new 2018-2019 Athens Visitors Guide is now available! This piece is a great resource to help with trip planning and includes information on things to do, where to eat, and attractions to visit.

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