On Mother’s Day weekend, the Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority (DDA) invites wine enthusiasts and art lovers to the Avondale Estates Wine & Art Walk on Saturday, May 11, from 3-7 p.m. in the downtown business district.
Sip, walk, shop and explore the city’s downtown district as 26 retail shops and restaurants transform into wine-tasting destinations.
“We are excited to host this outstanding event and share our fun downtown with visitors,” notes Dave Deiters, chair of the DDA. “Events like this play a vital role in supporting our local businesses, stimulating economic growth and fostering a sense of community.”
The afternoon of festivities features wines curated by Purple Corkscrew at pouring stations throughout the city. Additionally, at Wild Heaven Beer, Brannon Boegner, winemaker at Dahlonega’s award-winning Wolf Mountain Vineyards, will be on site with tasting options from their 2024 lineup. Ticket holders will also enjoy tastings from sommelier Steven Grubbs at Commune, the new listening room and wine bar opening in the mixed used development Olive & Pine.
The Avondale Arts Alliance has lined up art experiences throughout downtown, including an artist market at the Town Green, live music, art demonstrations, workshops, drink and doodle, and plein air painting to add to the ambiance.
“Avondale Estates has an incredibly vibrant art community, and we are excited to find a way to bring together wine lovers and artists in a fun and exciting celebration,” said Avondale Arts Alliance President Isadora Pennington.
Tickets include:
- entry to the event,
- a commemorative wine-tasting glass,
- sample wine tastings at 26 Avondale Estates businesses,
- art and entertainment experiences throughout the downtown and
- a hop-on, hop-off shuttle throughout the event.
Businesses who are hosting wine tastings include:
- The Alcohol Heroes
- Anansi Cocktail Lounge
- Avondale Arts Center
- Avondale Pizza Café
- Avondale Physical Therapy
- Banjo Coffee
- Bartenders on Board
- City Dog Market
- Commune
- Fiber Parts / Book Bird (join location at Banjo Lounge)
- Finders Keepers Furnishings
- Garage Door Studio
- The Homegrown Team Real Estate
- Kafenio
- The Little Hippo
- Little Tree Art Studios
- The Lost Druid Brewery & Distillery
- Minuteman Press
- Pine Street Market
- Purple Corkscrew
- Santo Cantina & Cocina
- Shades of Green Permaculture
- Skip’s
- The Stratford
- Village Music
- Wild Heaven Beer
Participants are encouraged to take public transportation or use a ride-sharing service. After the event, plan to enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants in Avondale Estates. The Avondale Estates Wine & Art Walk is an all-weather event; tickets will not be refunded after purchase.