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Va-Highland Summerfest 2009

It's time for the 26th annual Va-Highland Festival!  The Festival begins on Friday, June 5th  with the community & festival activities.  The festival official opens to the public on Saturday, June 6th and runs through Sunday.  There will be an artist market, live music, and lots of beer & food.  The festival is in the heart of Virginia Highlands.  Details:   Saturday, June 6, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Artist Market closes at 6:30 p.m.) Sunday, June 7, 2009, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free Admission, Donations Greatly Appreciated For More Information.

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Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes – 2009!

The 7th Annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes is weekend.   The open air artist market is located at Bessie Branham Park on Delano.  There will be bands, food and a children's area.    The festival is open Sat & Sunday from 10 am until 7pm.  The tour of homes will be both days - 12 pm to 6pm.  For details click here.

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Inman Park Festival – April 24th, 25th & 26th

This weekend is the 38th Annual Inman Park Spring Festival & Tour of Homes.  It's my favorite one.  I know I am completely biased because it is my neighborhood but it really does have a lot to offer.  The Tour of Homes begins on Friday at noon and continues through Sunday evening.  The Festival is open on Saturday & Sunday beginning at 11am each day.  On Saturday at 2pm is the parade.  Along with the various artists lining the streets and the beer trucks - there are bands at various times and locations.   Schedule details are here. For more information on the festival - click here.

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Dogwood Festival & Midtown Tour of Homes

In addition to the Druid Hills Tour of Homes this weekend ~ the 73rd annual Dogwood Festival is happening in Piedmont Park along with Midtown Tour of Homes!    The Dogwood Festival  is an amazing event with great art, music, food, kid activities & even a World Champion Frisbee Dog exhibition.   Leave your dogs at home during the festival - only people allowed at the festival.   Festival hours are Friday, the 17th of April - noon to 9pm;  Saturday the 18th - 10 am to 9pm & Sunday noon to 7pm. Midtown Tour of Homes is Saturday from 11am to 5pm & Sunday noon to 5pm.  Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 on Saturday & Sunday.  Included in the tour are historical homes, lofts & even Stonehurst Bed & Breakfast.  Stonehurst B&B recently underwent a major eco-friendly renovation - I can't wait to see the renovation.  Click here for more information on the tour of homes. Don't forget to wear some sunscreen and have a great time this weekend!

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Druid Hills Tour of Homes & Gardens – 2009

Next weekend - Friday through Sunday is the 2009 Druid Hills Tour of Homes & Gardens & Artist Market.     Purchase tickets in advance for $20 or $25 the day of tour.   The tours & artist market is open on Friday & Saturday from 10 to 5pm and Sunday from 1 to 5pm.   The tour is a volunteer project of the Druid Hills Civic Association and proceeds benefit historic preservation and park & green space restoration.   It is a great chance to see some gorgeous historic and newer construction homes - and what a great cause!   Here are more details on the tour.   I am going to be volunteering at one of the houses on Saturday from 1-5pm - 1211 Oakdale Road - come by and say hello!