For over 20 years, the Hot Corner Association has celebrated the African-American business community in Athens through its Hot Corner Festival. This block party style event, which is held the second weekend in June every year, brings together the best of Athens’ businesses, restaurants and entertainers for all Athenians to learn about and appreciate the diverse history of the Hot Corner. The Festival kicks off on Friday with a gospel extravaganza at the First AME Church.
Thursday, June 8th
Participant Mixer - Invitational (Sponsors, Vendors, Volunteers) - Location to be Announced 6:00 pm
Friday, June 9th
Gospel Kickoff at First AME Church 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 10th, the Festival 11 am - 10 pm
CORNER OF WASHINGTON & HULL STREET
For over 20 years, the Hot Corner Association has celebrated the African-American business community in Athens through its Hot Corner Festival. This block party style event, which is held the second weekend in June every year, brings together the best of Athens’ businesses, restaurants and entertainers for all Athenians to learn about and appreciate the diverse history of the Hot Corner. The Festival kicks off on Friday with a gospel extravaganza at the First AME Church.
Thursday, June 8th
Participant Mixer - Invitational (Sponsors, Vendors, Volunteers) - Location to be Announced 6:00 pm
Friday, June 9th
Gospel Kickoff at First AME Church 6:00 pm
Saturday, June 10th, the Festival 11 am - 10 pm
CORNER OF WASHINGTON & HULL STREET
