{"id":2367096,"date":"2026-04-10T13:33:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2367096"},"modified":"2026-04-10T13:33:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:33:06","slug":"five-things-to-do-in-athens-the-weekend-of-april-10-12-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/five-things-to-do-in-athens-the-weekend-of-april-10-12-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Five things to do in Athens the weekend of April 10-12, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\"><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"82980557007\" style=\"min-height: 240px;\" class=\"column twelve-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Though there&#8217;s never a shortage of festivals, markets, concerts, and other cultural happenings in the Classic City, we&#8217;ve chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of April 10-12, 2026.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>Each week, the Banner-Herald will publish a list of five options for things to do in the Athens area. Please note that the events in this list are subject to rescheduling, cancellation, or tickets selling out.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">HauntFest<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Terrapin Beer Co. (265 Newton Bridge Rd.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Saturday, April 11, from 2 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 12, from 2 p.m. to 8\u202fp.m. ($20 admission)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DETAILS:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onlineathens.com\/story\/entertainment\/local\/2026\/02\/11\/athens-hauntfest-returns-kicks-off-with-valentines-day-party\/88606684007\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.onlineathens.com\/story\/entertainment\/local\/2026\/02\/11\/athens-hauntfest-returns-kicks-off-with-valentines-day-party\/88606684007\/\">Athens\u2011born HauntFest<\/a> returns with an immersive celebration of spooky arts featuring live music, roaming ghouls, fire performers, artist vendors, and hands\u2011on workshops. Daytime hours skew family\u2011friendly before the festival turns darker after sundown. Visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventeny.com\/events\/ticket\/?id=20314\">eventeny.com\/events\/ticket\/?id=20314<\/a> for tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/09\/NABH\/89538709007-gaath-normaltown-music-fest-2025-handout.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/09\/NABH\/89538709007-gaath-normaltown-music-fest-2025-handout.jpg?crop=1790,1342,x100,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/09\/NABH\/89538709007-gaath-normaltown-music-fest-2025-handout.jpg?crop=1007,1342,x700,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/09\/NABH\/89538709007-gaath-normaltown-music-fest-2025-handout.jpg?crop=1999,1126,x0,y108 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Troy Aubrey (Handout)\" caption=\"A crowd gathers in front of the stage to listen to a band at the Normaltown Music Festival in Athens, Ga. on April 26, 2025.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Normaltown Music Festival<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Athentic Brewing Co. (108 Park Ave.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Saturday, April 11, from 1 p.m. to 11\u202fp.m. ($25 admission; free for kids 15 and under)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DETAILS:<\/strong> This all\u2011ages music festival features two stages of local and regional bands, food trucks, and beer, with proceeds benefiting Nu\u00e7i\u2019s Space, Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Athens, and Love.Craft Athens. There will be a free kickoff event from 5 p.m. to 11\u202fp.m. on Friday, April 10, with live band karaoke. For tickets, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/4th-annual-normaltown-music-festival-athentic-brewing-company-tickets-1983079645603\">eventbrite.com\/e\/4th-annual-normaltown-music-festival-athentic-brewing-company-tickets-1983079645603<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/09\/NABH\/89538710007-gaath-tony-b-2026-handout.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/09\/NABH\/89538710007-gaath-tony-b-2026-handout.jpg?crop=1907,1430,x46,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/09\/NABH\/89538710007-gaath-tony-b-2026-handout.jpg?crop=1073,1430,x463,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/09\/NABH\/89538710007-gaath-tony-b-2026-handout.jpg?crop=1999,1125,x0,y0 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Tony Bradford (Handout)\" caption=\"This promotional photo from March 2026 shows Athens, Ga., entrepreneur, recording artist and party pioneer &quot;Tony B&quot; Bradford.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">R&amp;B Karaoke Tribute<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Morton Theatre (195 W. Washington St.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Saturday, April 11, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30\u202fp.m. ($40\u2013$50 reserved seating)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DETAILS:<\/strong> This live karaoke event invites audience members to perform classic R&amp;B hits from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s on the historic Morton Theatre stage. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onlineathens.com\/story\/entertainment\/2021\/06\/02\/athens-hip-hop-history-party-pioneer-and-recording-artist-tony-b\/5180697001\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.onlineathens.com\/story\/entertainment\/2021\/06\/02\/athens-hip-hop-history-party-pioneer-and-recording-artist-tony-b\/5180697001\/\">Hosted by Tony\u202fB<\/a> with music by DJ\u202fJizzle, the night blends performance, nostalgia, and crowd energy. For tickets, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tix.com\/ticket-sales\/mortontheatre\/2481\">tix.com\/ticket-sales\/mortontheatre\/2481<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/09\/NABH\/89538950007-gaath-fred-birchmore-handout.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/09\/NABH\/89538950007-gaath-fred-birchmore-handout.jpg?crop=1999,1500,x0,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/09\/NABH\/89538950007-gaath-fred-birchmore-handout.jpg?crop=1497,1995,x400,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/09\/NABH\/89538950007-gaath-fred-birchmore-handout.jpg?crop=1999,1125,x0,y0 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Historic Athens (Handout)\" caption=\"This archive photo from 1935 shows Fred Birchmore, a University of Georgia student who traveled the world with his bicycle.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Fred Birchmore Exhibit<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Historic Athens Welcome Center (292 E. Dougherty St.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Sunday, April 12, from 10\u202fa.m. to noon (Free opening reception)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DETAILS:<\/strong> This exhibit explores the life of Athens adventurer Fred Birchmore, who famously bicycled 25,000 miles around the world in the 1930s. Opening day includes a free coffee reception, curator talks, and tours of the historic Church\u2011Waddel\u2011Brumby House. The exhibit will be on display until Sunday, April 19.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/10\/10\/PNDN\/86631267007-the-princess-bride.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/10\/10\/PNDN\/86631267007-the-princess-bride.jpg?crop=2999,2250,x0,y585 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/10\/10\/PNDN\/86631267007-the-princess-bride.jpg?crop=2195,2925,x402,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/10\/10\/PNDN\/86631267007-the-princess-bride.jpg?crop=2999,1687,x0,y1170 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Provided by Artis-Naples\" caption=\"(L-R) Cary Elwes and Robin Wright star in &quot;The Princess Bride,&quot; the 1987 family comedy classic directed by Rob Reiner.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> The Classic Center (300 N. Thomas St.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Friday, April 10 at 7:30\u202fp.m. ($50-$75 reserved seating)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DETAILS:<\/strong> This live theatrical event celebrates Rob Reiner&#8217;s classic 1987 family comedy &#8220;The Princess Bride&#8221; with a screening of the film followed by an in-person, behind-the-scenes discussion with star Cary Elwes. For tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime show, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.classiccenter.com\/events\/detail\/the-princess-bride\">classiccenter.com\/events\/detail\/the-princess-bride<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-04-10 08:02:18.247423905 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-04-10 08:02:18.247423905 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.onlineathens.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though there&#8217;s never a shortage of festivals, markets, concerts, and other cultural happenings in the Classic City, we&#8217;ve chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of April 10-12, 2026. 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