It must be October — beer festivals across Georgia

Want to sample some of Georgia’s homegrown brews? Check out these beer festivals happening this month across the state:

Great Atlanta Beer Fest · Oct. 8 · Atlanta · $45/advance; $55/day of

More than 100 beers on tap at Turner Field

Oktoberfest Boutique Beer Tasting · Oct. 14 · Newnan · $20/advance; $25/at event

Sip local, regional and national brews while you stroll through downtown shops

Decatur Craft Beer Festival · Oct. 15  · Decatur  · $45/general admission; $90/VIP

Try beer from more than 80 breweries on the downtown square 

Appalachian Craft Brew, Stew and Que Festival · Oct. 22 · Hiawassee · $35/advance; $40/at event

This inaugural event promises “a celebration of beer, food, art and music.”

If you can’t make the festivals, you can visit any of the more than 40 craft brewers in Georgia. Check out our list in this month’s Trendsetters article “What’s Brewing Near You?” then hit the road (with a designated driver, of course)!