Truly, something for everyone.....
SPRING
2nd Annual Avondale Estates Sunday Ride
Sunday, April 29th - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Building on Avondale Estates successful and fun-filled experience of May, 2011, the 2012 Avondale Estates Sunday Ride will again transform many of our City streets - our City's greatest resource of open space - into one vast park. For 4 hours, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 29th, walkers, joggers, bikers, scooters, skaters or any form of active (muscle powered) transportation will replace motor vehicles.
Sunday Ride is modeled after highly successful events from around the world, including Bogota, Colombia's Ciclovia, Paris, Frances's Paris Plage, Portland Oregon's Sunday Parkways, and San Francisco's Sunday's Streets. People familiar with this kind of event said, "Avondale Estates Sunday Ride got it right". CLICK HERE to view route map. For more information visit www.AvondaleEstatesSundayRide.org.
Avondale Fishing Derby
Saturday, May 5th
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lake Avondale
Each year residents gather at Lake Avondale to complete for the best "catch" of the day during the Avondale Fishing Derby. Prizes are awarded to the largest fish caught, the most fish caught, and the youngest and oldest fisherman to catch a fish. CLICK HERE for guidelines and entry form.
5th Annual Art-B-Que
Saturday, May 5th - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 6th - 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Artist Market Closes Daily at 6:00 p.m. on both days
Rail Arts District
Get ready Avondale Estates for the 5th Annual Art-B-Que Festival, Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6th in the Rail Arts District! There will be fun for the entire family, amazing live music from various bands, tasty food from some of Atlanta's best BBQ restaurants and many other food vendors, including our very own Skip's, all while browsing the artist market featuring many new faces from the Southeast region bringing you fresh new artwork.
Come out and celebrate Art-B-Que's 5th Year! For more information, including event schedule, visit www.artbque.com.
SUMMER
4th of July Celebration
Wednesday, July 4th
9:15 a.m. - Parade line-up at Avondale High School
10:00 a.m. - Parade Begins
7:30 p.m. - Atlanta Blue Notes perform at the lake
Dusk: - Fireworks begin at the lake
The 4th of July Celebration is a time-honored tradition here in Avondale Estates. Residents and friends come together to enjoy the festivities, including the parade and the fireworks at Lake Avondale. Avondale Estates is truly a "blast" on the 4th of July! For more information or to volunteer, please contact Sondra Elek at sondra_elek@yahoo.com or 404-499-2525.
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 7th - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, August 7th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Avondale Estates will celebrate National Night Out, 'America's Night Out Against Crime.' This event features fun activities, training programs, and vendor exhibits, all designed to: heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support for, and participation in Avondale Estates anticrime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know that Avondale Estates is organized and fighting back. For more information on National Night Out, contact Sherri Dickens at 404-298-5381 or email avondalenw@gmail.com.
FALL
34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race and 1 Mile Race
Monday, September 3rd
Willis Park, 51 Dartmouth Avenue (Corner of Dartmouth Avenue and Clarendon Place)
Onsite Registration: 7:30 a.m.
1-Mile Race: 8:30 a.m.
5K Main Race: 9:00 a.m.
Strap up those sneakers and join the walkers and runners in Avondale Estates for the 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race and 1 Mile Race. Walkers and runners of all ages and athletic levels are invited to participate in the annual event. This event was created to benefit The Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis Association (Lou Gehrig's Disease). For more information, contact Karen Holmes at 404-294-5400 or email kholmes@avondaleestates.org. CLICK HERE to register for the 34th Annual Labor Day 5K Race and 1 Mile Race (Registration Closing Date: Thursday, August 30, 2012 @ 11:59 p.m.).
Avondale Arts Alliance ArtsParty
September 20th - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Poster unveiling for AutumnFest October 20th and 21st.
Avondale Estates Annual Autumn Attic Sale
Avondae Pattillo United Methodist Church Parking Lot
3260 Covington Highway
Saturday, October 6th
The Avondale Estates Annual Autumn Attic Sale is held at the Avondale Pattillo United Methodist Church Parking Lot, 3260 Covington Highway. Residents and visitors come together to purchase and well new and used goods. The event will be held this year on Saturday, October 6th from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. For more information and to register for this event, contact Karen Holmes at 404-508-0395.
AutumnFest (Across from City Hall)
Saturday, October 20th
Sunday, October 21st
Join us for AutumnFest, a celebration of the arts for all ages that attracts art mavens to historic Avondale Estates every Fall. The colors of Fall merge with the brilliance of art to create a truly original flavor for the event. Drawing more than 1,500 visitors from the metro Atlanta area, the Festival comprises of an art show and artists' market featuring more than 60 regional artists and craftsman selling original paintings, folk art, metal sculpture, ceramics, photography, glass jewelry, and textiles. AutumnFest is the perfect excursion for the whole family. For more information visit www.avondalearts.org.
Halloween
Wednesday, October 31st
Each year, residents decorate their homes in celebration of Halloween. Judges will select a group of homes that show the most spirit and will present those homes with a Halloween Spirit Award. Halloween hours: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WINTER
Annual City Tree Lighting
Monday, December 3rd
The Avondale Estates Christmas celebration begins with the lighting of the Christmas Tree located at the intersection of Clarendon Avenue and South Avondale Road. The festivities start with Boy Scout Troop 6 offering hot dog dinners then The Avondale First Baptist Church begins caroling. The tree lighting will follow and cider and donuts will be served. After the tree lighting, Santa Claus makes a personal appearance to officially ring in the Christmas season.
The Mayors Motorcade
Date TBA
The Mayor's Motorcade is an annual event that is coordinated through the Georgia Municipal Association to provide Christmas gifts to patients at Georgia Regional Mental Health Hospital. Residents can donate unwrapped gifts and make monetary contributions.
Lake Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 8th
The 16th Annual Lighting of the "Christmas Tree on the Lake". This spectacular event has become one of the City's favorite traditions.
Annual Menorah Lighting
Annual Lighting of the Menorah to celebrate Hanukkah, the eight-day Festival of Lights.
Christmas Spirit Awards
Date TBA
Judges will select a group of homes and businesses that show the most spirit and will present them with a Christmas Spirit Award.
20th Annual Avondale Estates Christmas Tour of Homes & Holiday Market
Avondale Community Club, 59 Lakeshore Drive
Saturday, December 8th
Christmas is an amazing time here in Avondale Estates and the 20th Annual Tour of Homes and Holiday Market add to the wonderful feeling of the holiday spirit. Take time to visit our fabulous Holiday Market featuring great foods, unique gifts, and fun finds! Our 20th Annual Tour of Homes will feature homes that have been sensitively restored or renovated to preserve the character of our historic City. For further details visit www.avondaletourofhomes.com.
