For two years, summer in Athens has been a sleepy lull in the bustle and action that the academic year at the University of Georgia brings to the city. This weekend, AthFest Educates will host the first AthFest music and arts festival in over two years, showcasing local talent and drawing crowds to the streets of downtown Athens.
After a two-year hiatus in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many festival-goers won’t know where to be, when to be there, who’s on stage and what to do next. The Red & Black has compiled this program and guide to help attendees find their way through the weekend’s musical performances.
Who
Artists performing at AthFest are mostly local and regional, according to the AthFest website. The long list of artists and performers based in Athens is one of the many benefits that come with the city’s remarkable musical history and thriving music scene.
Artists will sell their work to vendors at the AthFest Artists’ Market along Washington Street between Hull Street and Lumpkin Street. More than 55 local vendors will offer everything from fine arts to crafts, according to the AthFest website.
Notable performances by well-known and beloved local bands include Hotel Fiction, Convict Julie, Lighthearted, Neighbor Lady, Maserati and Vision Video.
Where
AthFest musical performances will take place in five locations, with an additional event at Hendershot’s.
The Wicked Weed Stage on Pulaski Street at Washington Street is the festival’s main stage. Food trucks, vendors, the AthFest merchandise tent, beer garden and viewing area will surround this stage.
The Hull Street Stage on Hull Street between Washington Street and Hancock Avenue will also host performances throughout the weekend. This stage will be surrounded by a beer garden and viewing area.
KidsFest will be a block section of AthFest, including the KidsFest Stage which will host performances by and for young people. KidsFest will also feature arts and crafts areas, demonstrations and more, according to the AthFest website.
Paid performances will take place at the Georgia Theater and the 40 Watt Club on June 24 and 25 after the outdoor festival performances conclude. Tickets for these shows can be purchased through the AthFest website.
Hendershot’s will host AthFest’s Gospel Brunch event on June 26 with live music from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
When
friday june 24
weed stage
5:00 p.m. AD Blanco
5:50 p.m. Heffner
6:45 p.m. GrandVille
7:50 p.m. Sentencing Julie
9:00 p.m. Hotel Fiction
Hull Street Scene
5:30 p.m. playful
6:20 p.m. Convince the child
7:15 p.m.Elijah Johnston
8:20 p.m. Neighbor
9:00 p.m. Silent Block Party: DJ Mahogany versus Flash
KidsFest Stage
6:00 p.m. Smith Larrison
7:00 p.m. Dry Season
8:00 p.m. Cobra Surrender
The Georgia Theater
10:00 p.m. Niño Brown (rooftop)
10:20 p.m. ¢larke ¢ounty (rooftop)
10:30 p.m.
23:00 Motorhead 2X (rooftop)
11:20 p.m. BYV_Trubb (rooftop)
11:30 p.m. Linqua Franqa
00:00 Ant Da Ripper (rooftop)
00:20 Molly Tu Hott (roof)
00:30 Monsoon
1h00 Squalle (roof)
1h25 DJ ChiefRocka (rooftop)
40 watt club
10:00 p.m. Doctor of the Palace
11:00 p.m. Palace of Night
12:00 Modern Skirts
Saturday June 25
weed stage
12:00 p.m. Zac Crook
12:50 p.m. Check the signs
1:40 p.m. Telemarket
2:30pm CannonandtheBoxes
3:20 pm Shameless James
4:10 p.m. Blunt Bangs
5:00 p.m. Kxng Blanco
5:50 p.m. Wincas
6:45 p.m. Shehehe
7:50 p.m. Cassie Chantel
9:00 p.m. Video Viewing
Hull Street Scene
12:30 Reed Winckler
1:20 p.m. Kadillak
2:10 p.m. Jock Gang
3:00 p.m. Mother Before
3:50 p.m. From ashes to omens
4:40 p.m. Cam & His Dam Jam Band
5:30 p.m. Trvy and the enemy
6:20 p.m. Immaterial Possession
7:15 p.m. Well Kept
8:20 p.m. Lo Talker
9:00 p.m. Silent Block Party: TYL3R DAVIS and 333 THE LABEL
KidsFest Stage
10:30 Allegro
11:30 a.m. Camp Amped
00:30 Carpenter Academy of Irish Dancing
1:30 p.m. Evergreen
2:30 p.m. Strength dance academy
3:30 p.m. Mack2Tone
4:30 p.m. Full Moon Music School
5:30 p.m. Oconee Music
The Georgia Theater
10:00 p.m. Beat Up (rooftop)
10:30 p.m. Pip the Thought
11:00 p.m. Hunger Anthem (rooftop)
11:30 p.m. The Orange Constant
12:00 p.m. Everyday Dogs (Rooftop)
00:30 Underground spring
1h00 Fishbug (rooftop)
40 watt club
10:00 p.m. The Woggles
11:00 p.m. Pylon Reconstruction Society
00:00 Maserati
Sunday June 26
* Gospel brunch at Hendershot’s
11:30 am Ansley Stewart
12:30 p.m. Marco Hull
1:30 p.m. Shamar Stevens
weed stage
12:30 p.m. Bichos Vivos
1:20 p.m. Sarah Zúñiga
2:10 p.m. Ty Manning and the Slawdog Cookies
3:05 p.m. Larry’s homework
4:00 p.m. ISHUES
4:55 p.m. Silent Dogs
6:00 p.m. Rick Fowler Band
7:10 p.m. Kevn Kinney Power Group
Hull Street Scene
1:00 p.m. Beto Cocoa
1:50 p.m. Annie Leath
2:40 p.m. Hunter Morris & Blue Blood
3:30 p.m. Duddy Ken
4:25 p.m. Les Arcs
5:20 p.m. Good evening
6:30 p.m. Wonderland Rangers
KidsFest Stage
12:30 Merry Sunshine Band
1:30 p.m. I totally love it
2:30 pm Jessica All is well
3:30 p.m. HEART Music
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