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AJC Decatur Book Festival
August 31, September 1 & 2
AJC Decatur Book Festival
Location: City of Decatur
Address: 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
Website: www.decaturbookfestival.com
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3346
The Largest Independent Book Festival in the nation returns to the City of Decatur. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival Presented by DeKalb Medical is an annual, free book festival that takes place over Labor Day weekend in Decatur, Georgia at several venues located in and around the downtown Decatur Square.
Conceived in 2005 and launched in 2006, the festival brings more than 300 authors to Decatur for the holiday weekend. The authors give readings, talks, and panel discussions. The event is free and open to the public. Authors include Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling authors of fiction in many genres and nonfiction on diverse topics. The authors come to Decatur from across the country and international points as well.
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The Scoop on Poop
September 1-3
The Scoop on Poop
Location: Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Address: 767 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
Website: www.fernbankmuseum.org
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3354
Listen in on a bear’s digestive system, learn the language of poop in countries around the world, examine fecal samples in a veterinarian’s lab, compete in dung beetle races, track wild animals by clues left in scat, see how long it takes an elephant to poop their body weight, and meet a dinosaur dung detective in this fascinating exhibition that reveals what we can learn about animals by examining what they leave behind.
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Lasershow Spectacular
September 1-3,8,15,22,29
Lasershow Spectacular in MountainVision
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Address: Take Exit 39B off I-285 and Travel East on Hwy 78 to Exit 8
Website: www.stonemountainpark.com
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3370
This not-to-be missed Atlanta tradition promises to wow your family with state-of the-art digital graphics and awe-inspiring effects. Experience multi-dimensional magic on one of the world’s largest outdoor screens – Stone Mountain. Seen by more than 25 million people for more than 27 years, the Lasershow Spectacular is an Atlanta favorite. The Laser Canopy creates a dazzling display of neon laser lights featuring characters, stories, graphics and fireworks choreographed to popular musical scores, transforming the park into a natural amphitheater. The newly transformed show is enhanced with Mountainvision, a digital projection technology that adds 3-D like effects without the glasses.
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Concerts on the Square
September 8,15,22,29
Concerts on the Square
Location: City of Decatur
Address: 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
Website: www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3346
Enjoy live music from talented groups on the Square in the City of Decatur at the Bandstand.
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Martinis & IMAX®
September 7,14,21,28
Martinis & IMAX®
Location: Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Address: 767 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
Website: www.fernbankmuseum.org
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3354
Who says a museum needs to be quiet? Shake it up with Atlanta’s perfect mix of culture and cocktails! Enjoy cool cocktails, stunning films, live music or a DJ, and creative cuisine beneath the world’s largest dinosaurs from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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Yellow Daisy Festival
September 6-9
Yellow Daisy Festival
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Address: Take Exit 39B off I-285 and Travel East on Hwy 78 to Exit 8
Website: www.stonemountainpark.com
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3370
Looking for Arts & Crafts for home decorations or holiday gifts? The annual Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park has been consistently voted one of the top five arts & crafts shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event and winner of multiple awards by the Southeast Festival and Events Association.
Despite its growth from a small arts & crafts show to the four day event that it has become today, the Yellow Daisy Festival continues to be a big show with a small-town feel. The mission of re-connecting families and friends with fun, shopping, live entertainment and good food has remained constant over the past forty-two years. Multi-generations of mothers, daughters and grandmothers meander the wooded trails together in search of the perfect item. More than 400 artists and crafters from 38 States and two countries will display their works for your appreciation and purchase. Come enjoy daily live entertainment, Children’s Corner activities, clogging and crafter demonstrations throughout the event as well as fabulous festival foods.
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East Atlanta Strut
September 15
East Atlanta Strut
Location: East Atlanta Village
Address:Intersection of Glenwood and Flat Shoals Road
Website:www.eastatlantastrut.com
Come out to the 14th annual, FREE one day Music and Arts Festival in East Atlanta Village. Events include The Imperial OPA Circus, 5 stages of Live Local Music, Comedy Stage, 5K Run & Walk, Artists Market, the FAMOUS Strut Parade, Free Kids Village, Carnival Stalls, Bull Ride, Community Booths, Food and Beverages. Come hear some great live music, browse and purchase arts & crafts and enjoy an eclectic variety of festival activities.
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Chili Cook-Off
September 29
Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Address: Take Exit 39B off I-285 and Travel East on Hwy 78 to Exit 8
Website: www.stonemountainpark.com
Phone Number: 1-866-633-5252 ext. 3370
The Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off began in 1979 as a fun way to showcase the south’s best amateur chefs, and as an event to bring people together for a great time and for a great cause. The inaugural event drew nearly 1,000 folks as far away as Tennessee and had a grand total of 15 teams. This year, the Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off presented by Aaron’s Sales and Lease, will host its 33rd cook-off. The event is expected to draw over 300 teams from across the United States. It is the premiere chili cook-off east of Texas.
