Peachtree Corners Festival Brings Smiles and Lasting Memories Kids Korner now free!
“One big change in this year’s festival is that we’re subsidizing all of our kids’ rides,” said Dave Huffman, president of Peachtree Corners Festival. “You can come out and ride everything as much as you want, and it won’t cost you a cent.” Features of Kids Korner include a zip line, swing ride, fire engine train, bungee jump and ballistic ride as well as many other attractions. “I look forward to seeing a lot of action there!” he said.
Car shows
The Classic Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday is free of charge for spectators, and everyone is encouraged to bring their camera. For anyone who’d like to participate in the show, the on-site registration fee is $15. Awards will be presented Saturday for top cars and bikes. There’ll also be food vendors, door prizes and a DJ spinning some tunes. “The British car show returns on Sunday and folks are still talking about it from last year,” Huffman said. The 36th Annual Atlanta British Motorcar Day brings out about 200 cars for the public to view. Visitors will find spectacular and classic Rolls-Royces, Jaguars, Land Rovers, Triumphs and Minis. But that’s not all. There are also Morgans, Lotuses, Aston Martins, MGs, Austin Healeys, Sunbeams and Jensens. In fact, 14 Atlanta area British car clubs sponsor this annual charity event. British Motorcar Day will be held Sunday, June 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Last year was the first time the car show was held as part of the Peachtree Corners Festival, and it’s found a cozy home here. Even if you’re not passionate about cars, don’t miss the parade of British cars at 2 p.m.!
Sounds of the festival
The festival kicks off on Friday with a free concert at 7 p.m. Runnin’ Down a Dream, a band that plays all the Tom Petty classics, will take the stage as special opening guest. The good times roll on into the night with the pop-
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ular Rumours as they re-create the experience of Fleetwood Mac at the height of their career. Live music continues all through the weekend. On Saturday, festival-goers will enjoy six acts and a variety of music styles from top talents. The Sock Hops perform favorites from the 50s, 60s and 70s in four-part harmonies. Georgia Country’s 2017 Female Country Artist of the Year Mary Kate Farmer brings her personal style of country rock to Peachtree Corners. Rock and roll party band Clear Redemption performs high-energy covers that feature dueling lead guitars. Double Take lets everyone experience great music when they put their own twist on 1980s rock. Inspired by groups like Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers Band and AC/DC, The Last Chance Riders deliver timeless rock and roll with an explosive rhythm section. Eight-piece R & B, Inc. is well-known throughout Atlanta for their feel-good rhythm, blues and soul music.
On Sunday, four more acts will appear on stage. Tucker-based Lilac Wine ▲ and their combination of popular songs from the last 50 years is presented in a way that’s sweet, skillful and adventurous. The crowd will rock, roll and sing along with Bulletproof as the group plays classic rock and dance hits. The great sounds of Shaky Jane cover a spectrum of genres and styles, including country, rock and bluegrass. Get ready for the feel of a British invasion when The Nowhere Men take to the stage and play all those Beatles’ hits we love.
Tastes and treats
During the Friday night concert, there will be food trucks on-site to serve up some delicious meals, such as Southern Crust Pizza, Cousins Maine Lobster, The Mad Greek and Freddy’s Hamburg-
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ers and Fries. Fair food and desserts are offered courtesy of Wacky Tomatoe, Blue Cow Creamery and King of Pops; they’ll be around throughout the festival. No one goes hungry on Saturday or Sunday, either. There’s plenty to eat with worldclass barbecue from Williamson Brothers BBQ, mouth-watering variations on the potato at Ma’s Irish Kitchen, authentic Greek street food from The Mad Greek and tasty dishes courtesy of Red Hills Catering. For some sweet fruit flavors, try delicious Georgia peaches from Pearson Farms or drink some of Sweet Mama’s Lemonade. Cool down with an ice-cold treat from Kona Ice or Snowie Days Shaved Ice.
Arts and crafts
More than 60 arts and craft vendors will display their wares at the festival, according to festival arts director Linda O’Connor. ◄ Sue Shefts Designs has been with the Peachtree Corners Festival since the beginning. Sue creates stunning handmade beaded jewelry that attracts many repeat clients who visit her at the festival. “I have a range of prices, from $14 for petite sterling silver earring designs, going up from there, so I can fit the budget of someone looking to treat themselves on a fun day and also appeal to the person looking for an incredibly unique artful piece of jewelry to add to her collection,” she said. Sue has been exhibiting in art shows and festivals for many years, and said, “The organi-
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