Every summer in Atlanta, the German Bierfest celebrates the greatness of German beer in a family-friendly environment with food, activities for the kids, music and fun. Tickets are $35 online at www.germanbierfest.com at $40 at the entrance in Woodruff Park

Attendees can drink all the beer they can safely consume with the purchase of a ticket. Some of the represented breweries include Beck’s, Krombacher, Jever, Tucher, Kostritzer, Bitburger and many more.

Designated drivers attend for free (although they must register online before-hand) and attendees are encouraged to take MARTA to and from the park. A designated driver service is on site for those who find themselves in an unsafe condition to drive home.

Collin Kelley is the executive editor of Atlanta Intown, Georgia Voice, and the Rough Draft newsletter. He has been a journalist for nearly four decades and is also an award-winning poet and novelist.