Athens Area Weekend Roundup! June 14-16th
Happy Weekend! This weekend is a great time to celebrate both Father’s Day and Juneteenth. We have a couple great events to celebrate Juneteenth this weekend such as pageants, block parties, and an awards ceremony celebrating Hip-Hop culture. We also have lots of fun ways to celebrate Fathers Day, such as donuts, crawfish, and a drive in movie. We hope you have an amazing weekend.
To stay up to date on weekend events in Athens, make sure to check our blog and instagram every Friday for current Weekend Events.
Juneteenth events:
Juneteenth Celebration: Join us for a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15 at 11:00 am, featuring community speakers, a flag raising, and a march to a block party with vendors, live music, a fashion show, and more. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to attend. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/AADMovementjusticecenter.
Miss Black Northeast Georgia Teen Pageant: The Miss Black Northeast Georgia Teen Pageant takes place on Saturday, June 15 at 4:00 pm. Contestants will showcase their skills and compete in a variety of presentations. The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and tickets are $25. For more information, visit www.missblacknortheastga.com.
Miss Juneteenth Pageant:The Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2024 will be held on Saturday, June 15 at 5:00 pm. This inaugural event aims to empower young girls with confidence, positive self-esteem, and inner beauty. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, visit www.mortontheatre.com.
Athens Hip Hop Award: On Saturday, June 15 at 7:00 pm, the Athens Hip Hop Awards will celebrate Athens’ hip-hop culture, including music artists, business owners, and supporters. The event runs from 7 to 11:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $20. For more information, visit www.athenshiphopawards.com.
For Fathers Day:
Donuts with Dad: Come spend Father’s Day morning by enjoying donuts with your father figure at the Oconee County Library with snacks, drinks, crafts and more! Registration required but FREE! 11am www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crawfish Fest: Crawfish Fest is happening on Saturday, June 15 at 11:00 am, featuring fresh Louisiana crawfish, live music, carnival games, kids activities, and more. Entry is $10, and $35 for all-you-can-eat crawfish. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more details, visit www.saucehouse.com/crawfishfest.
Chili Cook off Contest: The Chili Cook Off Contest is on Saturday, June 15 at 12:00 pm. Enter your chili to win prizes or donate $1 to taste and vote for your favorite. Registration is required. Entry is free. For more information, visit www.athenslibrary.org/oconee.
The Matrix: On Saturday, June 15 at 8:00 pm, Cine will host a drive-in screening of The Matrix with concessions available. Gates open at 8 p.m. and the screening starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $30–50 per vehicle. For more information, visit www.athenscine.com/drive-in.
For Kids:
Drive in Movie: Come spend your Friday morning at the ACC library to build cardboard cars and then watch a movie at 11am! www.athenslibrary.org
Celebrate Mud Day: Celebrate Mud Day on Saturday, June 15 at 2:00 pm. Enjoy playing in the mud, making mud pies, and creating mud art, with a wash station available before heading home. Open to all ages. The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. and is free. For more details, visit www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter.