{"id":2407577,"date":"2026-05-08T12:53:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2407577"},"modified":"2026-05-08T12:53:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:53:26","slug":"things-to-do-may-8-10-in-athens-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/things-to-do-may-8-10-in-athens-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do May 8-10 in Athens, Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\"><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"83557743007\" 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 May 8-10.<\/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 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\">Winterville Marigold Festival<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Pittard Park (115 Parkview Rd in Winterville)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Saturday, May 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (free admission)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DETAILS:<\/strong> This full-day festival includes a 10K race, parade, vendor market, car show, kids area, and demonstrations, along with live music on the main stage from noon through the evening. A wide range of activities and performances make it one of the area\u2019s most comprehensive spring events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/05\/04\/NABH\/89933873007-gaath-lay-park-mural-3.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/05\/04\/NABH\/89933873007-gaath-lay-park-mural-3.jpg?crop=1999,1499,x0,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/05\/04\/NABH\/89933873007-gaath-lay-park-mural-3.jpg?crop=1125,1499,x500,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/05\/04\/NABH\/89933873007-gaath-lay-park-mural-3.jpg?crop=1999,1125,x0,y300 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Andrew Shearer\/Athens Banner-Herald\" caption=\"Athens-based artist Amy Patterson's \u201cWhere It Leads\u201d mural was installed at Lay Park Community Center in Athens, Ga., on Thursday, April 23, 2026.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Triangle Plaza Community Resource Fair<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Lay Park (297 Hoyt St.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (free admission)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DETAILS:<\/strong> This family-oriented event features music, performances, and children\u2019s activities alongside services such as health resources, safety checks, including booster seat inspections, and information on summer programs and local assistance. Free hot dogs and drinks will be provided while supplies last.<\/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\/05\/07\/NABH\/89977517007-gaath-mimosa-handout.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/05\/07\/NABH\/89977517007-gaath-mimosa-handout.jpg?crop=1987,1489,x6,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/05\/07\/NABH\/89977517007-gaath-mimosa-handout.jpg?crop=1117,1489,x441,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/05\/07\/NABH\/89977517007-gaath-mimosa-handout.jpg?crop=1999,1125,x0,y149 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"University of Georgia (Handout)\" caption=\"This promotional image shows a classic bubbly Mimosa cocktail beverage.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Mother\u2019s Day Brunch<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> The Georgia Center (1197 S. Lumpkin St.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Sunday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($35 adults; $15 children 12 and under; $30 seniors; free for children 4 and under)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DETAILS:<\/strong> This buffet-style brunch features Southern favorites, including shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and carved meats with desserts and sides. Guests can dine in an elegant setting with optional cocktails such as mimosas. Visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiacenter.uga.edu\/dining-in-athens\/mothers-day-brunch\/\">georgiacenter.uga.edu\/dining-in-athens\/mothers-day-brunch<\/a> to make reservations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/22\/NABH\/89738414007-gaath-skrek-the-musical-handout.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/22\/NABH\/89738414007-gaath-skrek-the-musical-handout.jpg?crop=2374,1781,x0,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/22\/NABH\/89738414007-gaath-skrek-the-musical-handout.jpg?crop=1500,1999,x356,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2026\/04\/22\/NABH\/89738414007-gaath-skrek-the-musical-handout.jpg?crop=2374,1335,x0,y100 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"The Studio Athens (Handout)\" caption=\"This promotional photo shows the cast of &quot;Shrek The Musical Jr.,&quot; a locally-based stage production that is scheduled to play at the Morton Theatre in Athens, Ga., May 8-10, 2026.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">Shrek the Musical Jr.<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Morton Theatre (195 W. Washington St.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10 ($15 adults; $12 students; free for children 3 and under)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DETAILS:<\/strong> Produced by The Studio Athens, this musical features a cast of local youth performers who will bring a kid-friendly version of &#8220;Shrek the Musical&#8221; to life through acting, singing, and dance. For tickets and show times, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/morty-mortonton.squarespace.com\/list-of-events\/2026\/5\/10-the-studio-athens-shrek-jr\">morty-mortonton.squarespace.com\/list-of-events\/2026\/5\/10-the-studio-athens-shrek-jr<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><media-image image-set=\"https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/10\/06\/NABH\/86555218007-gaath-athens-indie-con-17.jpg bestCrop, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/10\/06\/NABH\/86555218007-gaath-athens-indie-con-17.jpg?crop=1914,1435,x0,y0 4:3, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/10\/06\/NABH\/86555218007-gaath-athens-indie-con-17.jpg?crop=1076,1435,x300,y0 3:4, https:\/\/www.gannett-cdn.com\/authoring\/authoring-images\/2025\/10\/06\/NABH\/86555218007-gaath-athens-indie-con-17.jpg?crop=1999,1125,x0,y155 16:9\" image-alt=\"\" credit=\"Andrew Shearer\/Athens Banner-Herald\" caption=\"BlackNerdNinja performs during Athens Indie Con at Cin\u00e9 in Athens, Ga. on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.\" orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"spacer-large\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">EXPO 2026: 30 Years of Kindercore<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> 40 Watt Club, 285 W Washington St<\/li>\n<li><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m. ($25 admission)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DETAILS:<\/strong> The final night of Kindercore Records&#8217; 30th anniversary party features performances by Maserati, Insomniac, Shehehe, Vincas, and Gentleman Jesse, with additional sets on a secondary stage including The Agenda, Molly\u2019s Lips, Big Trouble, BlackNerdNinja, and Noise Mountain. Visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.40watt.com\/schedule\/\">40watt.com\/schedule<\/a> for tickets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-05-08 08:01:54.04026774 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-05-08 08:01:54.04026774 +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 May 8-10. Each week, the Banner-Herald will publish a list of options for things to do in the Athens area. 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