ATLANTA (March 20, 2013) — One of Atlanta’s largest, most organically grown events — SweetWater 420 Festival — returns to Candler Park this April and is sure not to disappoint.
Jam-packed with a diverse lineup of activities, performances, artistry, food fare, and of course lip-smackin’ brews, 420 Fest unveils the 411 in a day-by-day schedule, listed in order of appearance. For a full schedule including times and a festival map, please click here.
“This year we’re back better than ever with a number of exciting, new experiences and our most renowned musical lineup to date,” said Jennifer Bensch, Principal at Happy Ending Productions. “From the KidZone and Silent Disco, to our non-profit village and The SweetWater Experience, we’ve worked hard to diversify our festival offerings to engage and entertain guests of all ages and backgrounds.”
Friday — April 19, 2013
SweetWater Stage: Earphunk; George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic
Planet 420 Solar Stage: Higher Choir; Gas South Cornhole Tournament; Papa Grows Funk
Relapse Comedy Tent: Salon du Shoguns; Astronaut University; The Real McCoy Stand-Up Comedy Show; Improv School of Atlanta; 40 Acres and a Stool; Atlanta Improv
Silent Disco: ATLiens; Kimber; Casper; DJ Canvas; Sugar Kane; Brian Tedder
The SweetWater Experience Tent: Tastings of more than 20 unique SweetWater brews and expert panel discussions: Craft Beer in a Social Media World; Stick Your Nose in It — Beer & the Senses
Saturday — April 20, 2013
SweetWater Stage: Detox Yoga Flow; Bitteroots; Chipotle Battle of the Bands Winner; Deep Blue Sun Feat. Yonrico Scott; Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk; Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
Planet 420 Solar Stage: Gas South Cornhole Tournament; Rock U Kids Band — Endless Energy; The Mobros; Anders Osbourne
Relapse Comedy Tent: Kids Comedy; Village Theatre; Launch Party; Whole World Improv Theatre; Six Ways to Sunday Stand-Up; SHAKE Comedy; Beer and Comedy Night; Joel Byars Stand-Up Show; 1AM Show; Laughing Skull Lounge
Silent Disco: Music Matters DJ Students Showcase; Paul C & the Funky Express; Knuckleheadz; Ralph & Louie (Live); Shaddex + Crude Carter; DJ AirWolf; Jiriki + George Antonios; Symbiot
The SweetWater Experience Tent: Tastings of more than 20 unique SweetWater brews and expert panel discussions: Home Brewing — Garage to Glass; A Long, Strange Trip — The Origin and History of SweetWater; The Business Side of Craft Beer; The Art and History of Cask Ale; Keeping it Local — Staying Involved in Our Community; Beer & Cheese Pairings
KidZone: Circus Camp; Atlanta Hawks — Unit 21; Farmer D — Green Kids Activities; Moonjumps; Instrument Petting Zoo and more
Sunday – April 21, 2013
SweetWater Stage: Blair Crimmins and the Hookers; The Mosier Brothers; Robert Randolph and the Family Band
Planet 420 Solar Stage: Gas South Cornhole Tournament; Rock U Kids Band — Involution; Honey Island Swamp Band
Relapse Comedy Tent: Kids Improv with Act3 Productions; Automatic Improv; Uptown Comedy; Funny Kim Presents — Urban Grind Comedy; Geekapalooza: Stand-Up Comedy from Georgia Tech; Comedy Night at The Music Room
Silent Disco: Stranger Candy; Full Frequency (Live); Sorted; MK Ultra; Esko
The SweetWater Experience Tent: Tastings of more than 20 unique SweetWater brews and expert panel discussions: Home Brewing — Garage to Glass; A Long, Strange Trip — The Origin and History of SweetWater; What’s in Your Beer?
KidZone: Circus Camp; Atlanta Hawks — Unit 21; Farmer D — Green Kids Activities; Moonjumps; Instrument Petting Zoo and more
ABOUT SWEETWATER BREWING COMPANY:
SweetWater Brewing Company is an Atlanta?based craft brewery living by the motto “Don’t Float the Mainstream!” SweetWater’s brews are unpasteurized and designed to be consumed fresh so distribution is limited to the Southeast. The award?winning lineup of year?round brews includes SweetWater 420, IPA, Exodus Porter, Blue, LowRYEder and Georgia Brown. SweetWater also features a Catch and Release series of beers available on a limited basis throughout the year, and an experimental, one?time?only Dank Tank series. The SweetWater Brewery, open for tours every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30?7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:30?4:30 p.m., is located at 195 Ottley Dr. NE, Atlanta GA 30324.