Ever wonder how can you maximize your visit to Tybee Island? We have gathered the best insider tips so you can plan a dream trip to one of the most unique places you'll ever visit. BEST PLACE TO LAY DOWN YOUR TOWEL Park near the Tybee Beach Beach and Pavilion ( Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) use the bridge in front of the Tybee Island Marine Center turn right and walk towards the rock formation close to the sand dunes. This portion of the beach has a smoother sand, lots of shallow areas that are perfect for little kids to bathe safely, is less crowded, and because it's close to the sand dunes you will see a large variety of seaside birds.
I Dig It! Tunes from the Tombs: A Festival of Music and Spirits Benefiting the Historic Oakland Foundation {GIVEAWAY}
The
annual one-day event features musicians performing in and among
Oakland's extraordinary monuments, mausoleums and renowned gardens.
Several picturesque main stages host amplified artists, while buskers
perform on vignette stages throughout the cemetery park. TUNES FROM
THE TOMBS features musicians from Atlanta and beyond. 100% of
proceeds go toward operations of the Historic Oakland
Foundation. Call 404.688.2107 for more info. Map
to Oakland Cemetery.
This
year's line-up includes performances by Blair Crimmins and the
Hookers, Old 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra, Bird City
Revolutionaries, The Bonaventure Quartet (featuring Amy Pike),
Caroline and the Ramblers, Slim Chance and the Convicts, Rolling
Nowhere, Little Country Giants, Wasted Potential Brass Band, and
more!
To
soothe your spirits, TUNES FROM THE TOMBS will have plenty of beer
and wine. Local Atlanta food trucks will be serving a variety of
tasty festival fare.
Festival attendees can also take a
complimentary guided mini-tour, or have their fortunes read by
Atlanta’s own, Robyn Avalon.
Bring a blanket or a lawn
chair. No coolers or outside food allowed. Dogs are not allowed due
to Atlanta City ordinance.
Parking is $5 at the Grady Health
Systems Parking Lot located behind the King Memorial MARTA station on
Grant Street, and in the Oakland Cemetery Parking Lot . In keeping
with Historic Oakland Foundation’s green initiative, festival
attendees are encouraged to ride MARTA to the King Memorial
Station.
All proceeds benefit Historic Oakland Foundation. The
work of the Foundation is supported by grants from charitable
foundations, individuals and events like TUNES FROM THE TOMBS.
Oakland Cemetery has given us two tickets to give away to one of our readers. To win tickets for Tunes From the Tombs all you have to do is leave us a message and register your entry using our Rafflecopter widget.
Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10, or at the gates for $15. Children under 3 are free: http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/23013.aspx
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