AthFest Music & Arts Festival
3-day music & arts festival in downtown Athens, GA featuring music on 3 outdoor stages & local venues AthFest, Inc.
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local music and arts education.
JOKERJOKERtv achieved an extraordinary feat during ! The community-driven media initiative coordinated interviews and live in-studio performances with over 40 artists, pulling off a remarkable four-day “JOKERJOKERtv @ AthFest 2024” production that kept audiences engaged and entertained - a testament to the power of community support and volunteerism. The crew’s ingenuity and excitement radiated, with volunteers and artists alike expressing gratitude and excitement for the platform JOKERJOKERtv provides, emphasizing its role in fostering connections and inspiration within the Athens community.
JOKERJOKERtv is accelerating plans to develop its own streaming platform, complete with an on-premises server to ensure uninterrupted broadcasts. This would allow JOKERJOKERtv to stream not only to their website and YouTube, but also to larger platforms like RokuTV and FireTV, reducing dependency on external services. For more information or to learn more about volunteer and contribution opportunities, please contact JOKERJOKERtv at [email protected] or visit www.JOKERJOKERtv.com. Join us in making community-driven media a reality!
Thanks for the coverage Flagpole Magazine and thanks to Athens GA Live Music for the wonderful filming!
Athens GA Live Music Recap: AthFest Music & Arts Festival, Classic City American Music Festival and More - Flagpole With Gregory Frederick behind the camera, Athens GA Live Music seeks to document local and touring bands gracing stages across the Classic City. Explore the whole archive and subscribe to the channel here. Get up to speed with recent performances below, and remember to check Flagpole‘s music calen...
Congrats to for making the cover and feature story on this week’s !! We loved having you on the MainStage and can’t wait to see what you do next! It’s Flagpole time, y’all! Athens hip-hop artist and producer Cardynal shared their path to being a Vic Chesnutt nominee and performing on the AthFest main stage, with details about their album release and show this Friday.
Grab a paper to read more, and stay up to date on other news by giving us a visit at flagpole.com!
Congratulations to our performer crowdfunding winner, Smokey Jones and The 3 Dollar Pistols! They will get an evening spot on the main stage next year!
Thanks to the performers and everyone who donated to help support the mission of Athfest Educates!
“My Dad was a strong advocate of having a college education and made sure that I had the opportunity to get one as well. It changed my life for the better and being educated is the most powerful thing a person can do for themselves. I dedicate this donation to a lifelong bulldog fan, and my loving father, god rest his soul, Jack Jones.” - Smokey Jones
Gospel Brunch!! Thanks to everyone who performed, supported the event, and came out last Sunday!
Thanks to The Red & Black for the Artist Market feature!!
Meet the 2024 AthFest Artist Market "Best in Show" award winners The open-air Artist Market at the 2024 AthFest Music and Arts Festival has everything from paintings to jewelry to ceramics to paintings and everything in between. As attendees made their
Couch Cult is still on top of our performer crowdfunding leaderboard raising money for Athfest Educates! Following close behind is Father Werewolf. The performer who raises the most money gets a 2025 Main Stage evening spot, so follow the link to help them and us reach our goal through the 30th: https://bit.ly/4aQgoKX
Here are some from Day 3! Thanks, DEADLYDESIGNS.COM - what a weekend!
That’s a wrap! Thank you for celebrating music & arts with us this weekend!
We’re all smiles at !! Stay hydrated!
We all had a great time yesterday and we hope you did too!! Some photos of the fun by DEADLYDESIGNS.COM
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Photo Gallery: AthFest 2024 Day One - Flagpole The AthFest Music & Arts Festival officially started yesterday evening with crowds gathering around the outdoor stages before dispersing into the 12 participating club venues until the late night hours. Flagpole photographer Mason Pearson was on the scene to capture the first day’s experience.
KidsFest is happening!! Get on down here and enjoy music and dance performances, crafts, books, inflatables, slides & rides - today until 6:15 and tomorrow from 12:30-5!
Come find our tent down by the main stage to take a break from the crowd.
Here are some Day 1 Mike White Highlights!! We are already going strong on Day 2 and can’t wait to see you downtown! Interested in some photo prints? You can go meet DEADLYDESIGNS.COM at the Athfest Educates tent on the corner of Hull & Washington and get some!
Happy Friday! See you soon!
AthFest 2024 kicks off Friday. Here's what you need to know. AthFest 2024 is this weekend in downtown Athens, featuring more than 160 musical performances.
We’re here having a good time! Come join us! Thanks for the coverage, Athens Banner-Herald & OnlineAthens.com!
AthFest 2024 is this weekend. Here is the outdoor stage performance schedule. AthFest 2024 is this weekend in downtown Athens, featuring more than 160 musical performances with several outdoor stages.
The day is here - Happy AthFest! We’re getting everything set up and can’t wait to see you at 5!
Here's some info on picking up your Club Crawl & VIP Passes. Head on over to the CCP tent next to Nowhere Bar to pick up your Club Crawl Passes. To pick up your VIP or CCP passes, you can also find them at the CCP tent near the merch tents. If you want to upgrade to VIP or still pick up a Club Crawl Pass, head over here: https://bit.ly/3SXKbdD See you tomorrow for !
We love your doggos too, but with the heat, humidity and hot asphalt, your furry friends will thank you for leaving them at home! Swipe to see how you can beat the heat at !
Thanks for the awesome feature, Flagpole Magazine! We love seeing Lydia Kinsey's theme art on the cover!
Don't forget to grab your Club Crawl Passes, VIP upgrades & Gospel Brunch plates here: https://bit.ly/3SXKbdD
Flagpole's Guide to the AthFest Music & Arts Festival: Highlights to Map Out Your Weekend - Flagpole Returning to the center of downtown for its 26th year, the three-day AthFest Music & Arts Festival takes place this weekend June 21–23. In addition to more than 100 performers across three outdoor stages and 12 club crawl venues, the free festival features an artist market, vendors, food trucks, k...
Hands up because there are only 2 days until KidsFest 🙌 KidsFest free activities include making DIY music shakers at the KidsFest tent, as well as other crafts and games sponsored by Athens Regional Libraries, Athens Parent Wellbeing, Books for Keeps, Brellas Studio, Chess & Community, and The Home Depot.
Rucker Family Amusement will provide bounce houses, inflatables, and other various amusement rides. A wristband for these activities can be purchased at the Rucker Family Amusement booth.
Popsicles & snow cones from Kona Ice and King of Pops will be available for purchase at the KidsFest tent to cool down and you can also head over to the Georgia Theatre to enjoy the KidsFest Dance Party with DJ Mahogany!
Food Court & Festival Zone info coming at you!! Check out the wonderful food and sweet treat vendors we will have downtown this weekend, as well as read all about the FAQs!
Thanks for the coverage, 365 Atlanta Traveler! We can't wait for this weekend - see you downtown!
AthFest Music & Arts Festival Offers Free Fun in the Classic City It's summertime in Athens, which means it's time for the AthFest Music & Arts Festival!
ONE. MORE. WEEK!! We can’t wait to see you at June 21-23. Don’t forget to grab your Club Crawl and VIP Passes: https://bit.ly/3SXKbdD
Festival FAQs! Here’s some general info about AthFest, check the website for more info. Stay tuned for more info about & more!!
At our Festival Committee meeting last night, we did our annual walkthrough in downtown Athens preparing for all things !! We can't wait to see you June 21st-23rd - stay tuned for upcoming FAQ info, the 2024 map, and more!
Wanting to take AthFest photos or video for a media outlet? You MUST contact us at [email protected] before 6/18/24 to request a media pass! Media passes will only be provided to representatives of verified media outlets.
Happy Friday! We are only TWO WEEKS AWAY from ! We can’t wait to see you in downtown Athens for 3 days of music, kids festivities and art! Don’t forget to pick up your Club Crawl Passes, VIP upgrade (while supplies last) and Gospel Brunch plates! Get yours today: https://bit.ly/3SXKbdD
Several of our AthFest Planning Committee members participated in CPR training last night. We're so thankful to our trainer, Ms. Dubose, for helping us be more prepared for the festival and to Athens Community Council on Aging for allowing us to use their space!
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