FOODIES DELIGHT

Eat up these food festivals and events

By Collin Kelley INtown Editor

From beer to barbecue, there’s something for every appetite happening around Intown during the month of August.

Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival

If you want some ‘que and stew mixed with great music, head to the 14th annual Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival on Aug. 16 in Harmony Park from noon to 8 p.m. General admission tickets are just $10. e barbecue will be provided by local restaurants and this year’s music line-up includes e Georgia Flood, Roxie Watson, Larkin Poe, Kate and Corey, Balsam Range and Michelle Malone. For more information and tickets, visit decaturbbqfestival.com.

Atlanta Downtown Restaurant Week

Downtown Restaurant Week returns for its 12th year Saturday, Aug. 9, through Sunday, Aug. 17. During this nine-day culinary event, top chefs o er diners signature prix- xe menus ranging from $15 to $35 per person for lunch, brunch dinner options. Presented by Central Atlanta Progress (CAP), the annual Restaurant Week will feature nearly 40 dining hot spots to choose from. To see the full list, visit atlantadowntown.com.

German Bierfest

e German Bierfest at Woodru Park in Downtown returns for its 11th year on Aug. 23 from 2 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 online until Aug. 15 then rise to $45. Attendees can drink all the beer they can safely consume and designated drivers get in for just $10. ere will also be food and music. For a complete line-up of beers and music, visit germanbierfest.com.