Thursday, May 7, 2026 @ 6 pm
Festival Kickoff at Oglethorpe Garage
festival date:
Saturday, May 30, 2026
The purpose of the Forest Heights Blueberry Festival is to build community connections and culture, while also raising funds for the Community Blueberry Project.
Festival Schedule of Events
9:30 a.m. – BikeAthens Blueberry Rally for Kids
9:30 a.m. – Blueberry Hill 5k and Fun Run/Walk
11 a.m. – Blueberry Cook-off Competition
11 a.m. – Pop-up Kids Park & Reading
1 - 4 p.m. – Various Demonstrations
5:30 p.m. – Blueberry Jam concert
Featuring: Flash to Bang Time, DJ Zach (of Booty Boyz), Pickled Holler,
Wet Meadows, Oldies But Goodies Ukulele Band
MORE EVENT DETAILS COMING SOON!
About this Year’s Merchandise
This year’s festival design was created by Forest Heights resident and graphic designer Blair Hanemayer of BH Designs. Shirts and other merchandise will be available by pre-order beginning May 1! Proceeds will be used to pay for the costs of the Festival and the Community Blueberry Project.
Big thanks to Athens Land Trust for again for continuing to manage our donations and provide sponsorship of the event insurance.
Festival Location
The main site of the festival is Holly Court, a small looped street towards the back of the Forest Heights neighborhood in Athens, GA. Three events take place there: The BikeAthens Blueberry Rally, The Blueberry Cook-off Competition, and The Blueberry Jam concert.
The field at Oglethorpe Baptist Church will be an event location for the first time this year, hosting the ACC Pop Up Park for kids from 11-1 p.m., followed by a reading from the new children’s novel, Forest Heights, by festival co-director and author, Bart King.
From Forest Heights Drive, turn onto Pine Forest Dr., then take the first right onto Ferncliff, followed by the first left onto Rivermont. The next right is Holly Lane and Holly Court is in the middle of Holly Lane and can’t be missed. Holly Lane will be blocked to cars during the festival. Attendees are encourage to walk or bike to the event if possible, or park on Rivermont.
Home Services Vendors
We’re currently renewing our list of recommended home service providers for the neighborhood. The providers pay a small sponsor fee to help cover the cost of a professional sound crew, stage and lights for the Blueberry Jam concert. However, we only invited providers to participate, if we know of at least one Forest Heights resident who gives a favorable review. If you provide home services and are interested in appearing on the list and flyer, contact Danielle Gilmer (daniellesgn@gmail.com) for more information.
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