Athens, Georgia Offers Late‑Summer Beer Fest and Film Festival for Travelers

Athens, Georgia is promoting a weekend of events to close out the summer. On August 22 the Athens Beer Fest will take place at Akins Ford Arena from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., featuring regional craft‑beer tastings, live music and a cornhole tournament, with proceeds benefiting the Classic Center Cultural Foundation. From August 27‑30 the city hosts the third‑annual Athens Film Festival, presenting a slate of independent films, panels and special events.

Visitors can stay at boutique accommodations such as the LEED‑Gold‑certified Hotel Indigo in downtown or The Athenian, an 11‑room mansion‑style hotel. Dining options highlighted include Mama’s Boy for breakfast, Trappeze Pub for casual lunch and South Kitchen + Bar for dinner, each offering Southern‑inspired dishes and craft‑beer selections.