Had an opportunity to attend the Atlanta Night Market at North Point Mall in Alpharetta. The dates…read moreand time are Friday & Saturday 5pm-12am Sunday 3pm-9pm We paid $10 at the door but you can purchase tickets earlier and pay a few bucks less... Parking: Free but the catch is you have to find a free space...With an estimated 58,000 people expected to attend over 3 days you can imagine parking spots are competitive but this is where being at North Point Mall has its advantages...We parked over by the multi level parking garage by JCPenny and just walked over. The festivities took place near the American Girl Doll's store front. This year with over 200 vendors there is a little of everything from funnel cake to boba tea to Jamaican jerk chicken to Korean BBQ. The only country I thought missing was Taiwanese xiao long bao but that's okay I can eat those any day of the week. There are plenty of security and if you see someone eating something that looks good you can just go up and ask them they'll point you to it... If you have young kids you will appreciate all the games and activities that they have specifically for kids....We had a great time and hope you can make it too....

When I heard Atlanta was shooting for a Night Market maybe reminiscent to those in Asia. I was…read morepretty stoked. Wasn't going to hold my breath as with anything new and interesting there was most likely going to be massive crowds and tons of curious people. After thinking about it... I think for such a huge event and soooo many people slamming it packed. I feel like it was a success. Was it like any night market I've went to overseas? Not particularly, but in some ways a little bit. The event didn't just take place at night, but also during most of the day and over the course of a weekend. Having it during the day made it so hot while being stuck in an open parking lot. By the time night arrived a good many vendors were sold out of food. Some places you had to wait in line for hours to get anything from them. Honestly, lines are what made this such a pain. There were just too many people. If the night market was a nightly thing or something similar then I doubt lines like this would be an issue, but I really don't think it could retain the same feel and momentum either. On the bright side, got to sample a variety of great food and wished I was able to grab more. Was super disappointed in a pineapple drink I got.. I was expecting it to be cold and it was grossly lukewarm. Otherwise, food was great! Had a good evening with friends and chilled around the area until later into the night. Would probably do this again if they decide to do another.

Has been opened for 2 years and owned by a delightful couple, with a vision of creating a…read morelaid-back, Adult neighborhood atmosphere in downtown Lawrenceville. Enjoyed conversations at the bar with the owners, regulars, and other 1st timers. There were 25 featured wines on their cute chalk board that could be bought by the glass or in a flight. Flights consists of 3-3oz pours of wines of your choice. If you are a wine novice, explain what you think you like and they'll give suggestions. There is a nice section in the back that could be used for events or groups, where wines are shelved for browsing and for purchase. They offer complimentary breadsticks and flatbreads for purchase to snack on while sipping, and I ordered the pepperoni. It was delicious and good size for 2 people.

Me and my girlfriend did the wine tasting here a few months ago and enjoyed our experience. We are…read moreplanning to make another visit again soon.

Every year we attend both the Fall and Spring festival here off Ponce De Leon Ave. These festivals…read moreare pretty much the same, except for the weather. As my buddy Robin said, parking can be a tad bit difficult when coming here. Right off Ponce De Leon there is the Publix, if you park behind it off Blue Ridge Avenue you can walk just a few blocks to the festival. We have parked this way every year and never have any issue finding a place to park. Otherwise, you can always park near the festival in people's yards that charge for parking. This festival has quite a lot of artists from the south eastern park of the United States who sell paintings, steel art, wood work, jewelry, candles, clothing, health and wellness, fire pits and other types of art for the home. They have inflatable jumpy houses and slides for the kids, those things are purchased by the ticket and daily wrist bands are sold. Overall, it is a cool festival, but not one of Atlanta's best. My top favourites by far are the Inman Park Festival and Atlanta Dogwood Festival. [Review #403] (50th Review of 2016)

One of my local, walking distance festivals, this one set up in the two westernmost of the Olmsted…read moreLinear Parks (Springdale and Virgilee Parks). There's a festival here in the spring, too. The usual array of artists showing their wares. Good stuff, mostly. Weak food truck participation as compared to the larger festivals, such as Candler Park Fall Fest. This year on Sunday: Pup Truck, Williamson Bros BBQ, Mixemup Burgers and an Italian Ice vendor. King of Pops, of course. There's always large inflatable kid attractors set up on the green. Last year there was music, not sure what they had this year. Parking is always a challenge unless you're willing to walk several blocks. Street parking, although quite a few property owners rent out space in their yards for $15-$10.

I was really happy to find out that the weekend I came up to GA with my paramour, Mr.P that there…read morewas a Pow Wow going on. I have friends who have memberships to the park and with them, we went to the event. First, the park is a beautiful location, and it was a super perfect day. The air was cool but the sun was bright and warm. We arrived just in time for the Call of Nations and other dances. The dancers themselves were adorned in their tribal garb and the drums sang out wonderfully. You could feel the ancestors with us. There were presentations of Indian life and culture. A wild birds of prey show and a Snake Rescue on the grounds, as well as a handful of vendors. All in all a lovely afternoon on the grounds of Stone Mountain Park

I had a great experience learning all about the Native Americans and their culture. This event is…read morelocated in Stone Mountain and without a membership parking is $20... $40 for an annual pass. Head to The Historic Square and you'll hear the tribal drummers and see the naive dancers. They have several vendors and a reptile show and exhibit. The pass for the Indian Festival is $15. I ended up leaving with a tomahawk, now n arrow, and feather hair pieces. We also crawled into a teepee and heard stories. Overall we will definitely be returning next year.

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT A SMALL BUSINESS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY!…read more Well, it is Saturday in Georgia and that can only mean one thing: Festival time! Today we headed over to the small town of Grayson to check out the Grayson Day Festival. This is an annual festival that occurs on the last Saturday in April. It is a great time for the community and visitors to come out and provide support to local businesses and for local businesses to educate the community regarding their services. We arrived very early this morning just before 9am and had time to make the rounds and check out the vendors prior to the start of the parade at 10am. Vendors included food, crafts, businesses, and churches. Although the music was pumping early when we arrived, I was disappointed to know that the performances would not start until 11:30. We were actually done an hour before this time and would have had to stand around for an hour and that just was not practical. I really love it when the entertainment begins earlier in the morning. By the time the parade ended at 10, we were ready to go as we had seen it all and it suddenly started to get warm. Attending festivals is the ultimate way to support small businesses. Listen up Yelpers! When you find a good festival vendor or happen to eat a good meal, shout it out! Get a name, take some photos and create a Yelp page to show support. It is a great way to help a small business get recognized and it is effortless. I actually met a vendor, (from Marietta), who made her own delicious English toffee. It was so good that I had to create a Yelp page and write a review. Well, her friend saw the review and told her about it so when I happened to just be strolling through an art show in Decatur, she recognized me and gave me a big hug. She was so appreciative and this was such a "feel good" moment that she made MY day. I later learned that she only does indoor shows and festivals. This is the only way for her to offer her chocolate because chocolate and heat spell disaster. Think about it and think about writing a review the next time you find a worthy vendor. *** Grayson won a live work play city award in 2017. This means that the city embodies well-rounded communities that benefit residents and businesses alike and that officials in these cities have demonstrated advanced problem-solving, exceptional management and teamwork to increase the overall quality of life for all residents. Congratulations Grayson!

The Elisha Winn House and the Gwinnett Historical Society are celebrating its 200th Anniversary…read moreSaturday, October 6th, thru Sunday October 7th just off Dacula Road near the Apalachee Farms Golf & Tennis Community. Admission is $3 for 12 and older and free for those under that age. This home was built in 1812, about 6 years before Gwinnett County was first established in 1818. The county was named after Button Gwinnett, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. This particular area of the county was once part of Jackson County. The home quickly became an important part of the history of the county because much of the early planning for the county was performed here. Many of the very first functions of the new county government were carried out in the rooms of this home, including the first elections (held in the parlor) and early sessions of the Superior Court held in the barn (believe it or not). The 1st Gwinnett County Jail was built on the property but was demolished in 1933. The current jail on the property was built in Lawrenceville in the 1920's and donated to the Gwinnett County Historical Society in 1986. It is believed to be of similar size and construction as the original. Interesting construction of the jail shows hundreds of nails were imbedded in the wood to keep prisoners from being freed by their gangs from the outside. Strong iron beams also wrapped over the roof of the building and back into the ground to keep it from being moved. (see pic) In 1819, the first 5 judges of the Inferior Court were commissioned, one of which was Elisha Winn. He served from 1820-1825 and was a state senator for Gwinnett from 1830-1837. The Winn House was EXTREMELY important to Gwinnett County until the seat of government was relocated to the newly created city of Lawrenceville in 1820. The Winn House Fair highlights the buildings remaining on the property and the main house. Other fun things include re-enactments of cannon shootings, Historical Society representatives in period clothing and local businesses with a variety of goods for sale. I bought some awesome natural lotion from one vendor and some incredibly tasty boiled peanuts from another. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7HzQ1igipDBlJBz7YyV1oA?userid=JjXuiru1_ONzDkYVrHN0aw#bYynOpeeGXXaaL4XPt2nvQ Hot dogs, burgers, music and crafts give you reason to stay a while as well as demonstrations of what it must have been like to live here back when this house was in it's heyday. Photography is not allowed in the main house, but I managed to get some fantastic shots of the other building on property which include: * Barns http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7HzQ1igipDBlJBz7YyV1oA?select=afWKVBqjGMhHDtVkWwGt4g#G0QaXfPLS34x-P2J4Eblgg * Blacksmith Shop http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7HzQ1igipDBlJBz7YyV1oA?select=afWKVBqjGMhHDtVkWwGt4g#pS5ANF-VIyb5MZEosze8dQ * 1875 School House http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7HzQ1igipDBlJBz7YyV1oA?select=afWKVBqjGMhHDtVkWwGt4g#5vwe70LfeViYjKm3iwDhIg * Outhouse http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7HzQ1igipDBlJBz7YyV1oA?select=afWKVBqjGMhHDtVkWwGt4g#vpeppNFAKlc7fo4f98iLZA * Jail http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/7HzQ1igipDBlJBz7YyV1oA?select=afWKVBqjGMhHDtVkWwGt4g#ZXsWABg0qlDgtO0wXH7hJw * Cotton House * Log Cabin Nearby there are also many archaeological sites for Indian burial grounds as well as dinosaur fossils (or so I've been told)... but the locations are secret. ALL in all it's a fun was to spend a beautiful weekend day with your kids learning a little history. Some of the names associated with the building give clear definition to local names of streets, parks and trails... which makes history come alive.

My review will equal Richards. Hey! My photos equal Richards!…read moreRichard beat me to the first review punch! Buy he sure did save me a lot of posting time. A great morning so close to home!

This is one of the best festivals around!! There's so much homemade stuff by some talented people!…read more Make plans to see this festival every time they have one! April and Oct are huge

BRASLETON ANTIQUES AND ARTISAN FESTIVAL!…read more The Antiques Festival is a semi-annual affair that is in its 13th year. It is a free festival that takes place in downtown Brasleton with approximately 150 vendors participating . Parking is free and convenient if you arrive early. The festival starts on Friday afternoon and continues through Sunday evening, (Oct 21st-23rd). You will find a variety of items here including vintage, repurposed, farmhouse, handmade, home décor, pottery, furniture, collectibles, art and so much more. If you are looking for something very specific or just wanting to browse for things you don't need, this is a great opportunity to do so. This festival is perfectly timed for those looking for holiday décor or fall accents. In addition to the vendors, there were food trucks and a play area for kids. We arrived 30 minutes before the event started and were able to purchase items during this time. I love being able to get first pick because the bracelet that I purchased was one of a kind. My husband also purchased a unique item. During this time, we were able to spend time talking with vendors, taking photos and learning more about the products. Attending these festivals is a great way to support small businesses and Yelping helps to shine the light on some businesses that would otherwise go unnoticed. I could not photograph all of the items of interest because some of the items cannot be photographed due to a fear of being "hi-jacked" which I certainly understand. One such vendor had unique sculpted items that were absolutely beautiful but since she only presents once or twice per year, her items are not often seen. She is very low-profile and her items should definitely be put on display for all to see. Although there were several food trucks, no one was serving breakfast which was a missed opportunity. Also if you wanted to get something to eat, there was no designated dining area for those who prefer to sit and dine. I also missed having a bit of music while I shopped. Never the less, I had a nice time and was just glad to get out and enjoy the weather, vendors and fellow shoppers on such a beautiful day!

As one of the first wine club members, it has been fun watching Talk of the Table grow into a…read morewonderful place where you can go and enjoy a glass of wine. The atmosphere is so peaceful. We feel at home with Jacqui and Brad. I trust Jacqui for picking out the favorite wine for me, especially 'bubbly'. Her expertise in wine is incredible! Love the wine tastings every month and the special wine tastings where different wines and cheeses from all over the world are introduced. They just started a new special tasting event called 'Sip & Savor' where Jacqui picks out certain wines from different regions of the world and the owner of 'Kiss The Chef" pairs foods for that evening's special tastings. My favorite so far has been the Italian tastings, but the South Africa and the French tastings were pretty close. I can't wait until this month's 'Sip & Savor'. Their outside tables are in a perfect location to meet people as they walk by or just 'people and dog watch' in downtown Sugar Hill. I love the fact that you can bring your dog for they are 'dog lovers also'. After coming here for almost 3 years, I feel like family. Highly recommend you stop by and enjoy a glass of wine from her vast array of wines at Talk of the Table!

So glad I found this place! A true hidden gem. We had excellent service 10/10 hospitality. Super…read moreinteresting doing the wine tasting. Super cute location plus an adorable "security" pupper Ruby. Will be recommending to friends and family in the area.