Peachfest And Back To School 5K: Atlanta This Weekend

ATLANTA, GA — Proving that they don’t call us the Peach State for nothing, this weekend’s Peachfest will feature sips and bites from over 70 participants. Aside from Sunday’s Peachfest, this weekend will also play host to a Moon Landing Celebration at Fernbank Museum and a "Mary Poppins" Sing-Along.

If you prefer to spend your weekend supporting a good cause, there’s the Back To School 5K. Taking place at Grant Park, the 5K will help raise funds to purchase school supplies for underserved students. Here’s what else is happening around the city:

Back To School 5K

Neighborhood: Grant Park

As we inch closer to August, the back-to-school countdown is quickly approaching, and both students and their parents will start the chore of tracking down all those essential school supplies. Unfortunately, not every student has access to back-to-school necessities. To help ensure that underserved students in metro Atlanta are prepared with backpacks, paper, binders, folders and other supplies, the Back To School 5K is raising money to do just that. Registration to the 5K ranges in prices from $25 to $40, and that money will be used to purchase school supplies.

Where: Grant Park, 537 Park Avenue

When: Saturday, Jul. 20, at 7 a.m.

Moon Landing Celebration

Neighborhood: Druid Hills

Fernbank Museum is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with an afternoon filled with exciting activities. There will be a Moon Hide-and-Seek, a tasty recreation of the moon phases using Oreo cookies and frosting, sun observation using Fernbank’s solarscope and Sun Gun telescope and much more.

Where: Fernbank Museum, 767 Clifton Road

When: Saturday, Jul. 20 at 10 a.m.

Atlanta African American Book Festival

Neighborhood: Downtown

The Atlanta African American Book Festival is set to return for its second year this weekend. Created to “educate, entertain, and impact the Atlanta community through African American literature,” the book festival will feature panel discussions, workshops and plenty of author meet and greets.

Where: Georgia State University, 55 Gilmer Street SE

When: Saturday, Jul. 20, at 10 a.m.

Atlanta from the Ashes: Downtown History Tour

Neighborhood: Downtown

If you’re intrigued by the history of downtown Atlanta and want to up your knowledge on the area, Woodruff Park will be holding a free, one-hour guided tour. The tour will touch on the history of Woodruff Park and the surrounding downtown Atlanta district. The Civil Rights movement, the birth of the Coca-Cola company and much more will be discussed.

Where: Woodruff Park, 91 Peachtree Street NW

When: Saturday, Jul. 20, at 12 noon

"Mary Poppins" Sing-Along

Neighborhood: Midtown

As part of the Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival, The Fox Theatre will hold what is sure to be a raucous sing-along of the film "Mary Poppins." Tickets to the sing-along range in price from $15 to $20. And if you have a Marquee Club pass, you’ll be treated to “spoon-full of sugar” beverages, free movie-themed gifts and more during the event.

Where: The Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street NE

When: Sunday, Jul. 21, at 1 p.m.

Vegan Brews And BBQ

Neighborhood: West Midtown

It’s no secret that brew and BBQ go together with delicious ease, but how about brew and vegan BBQ? If you’ve ever been curious about the other side of the grill, here’s your chance. Southern Fried Vegan will be on hand at Steady Hand Beer Co., serving up vegan Fried Chickun, BBQ, Mac N Cheeze, Jambalaya, Cajun Corn and Beer-Cheeze Battered Beyond Burgers.

Where: Steady Hand Beer Co., 1611 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard

When: Sunday, Jul. 21, at 2 p.m.

Peachfest

Neighborhood: Downtown

If you had any doubts about Georgia’s claim to being the Peach State, let this weekend’s Peachfest prove it. Taking place at Peachtree Center, Peachfest will feature more than 70 food artisans, pastry chefs, barkeeps and sponsors who will be dishing out their peach-inspired bites and sips. Tickets to the peachy festival are $70 for general admission and $100 for VIP tickets. As an added bonus for families, kids 12 and under are free.

Where: Peachtree Center

When: Sunday, Jul. 21, at 4 p.m.