Join the Brown Alumni Club of Georgia for a fun, delicious, and kid-friendly day on Buford Highway, including 7 stops:
Breakfast
Fruit scavenger hunt
Light picnic
Lunch
Dessert
Coffee and snacks
Karaoke
Specifically....
- We’ll sample the delicious sandwiches of Panaderia de Valle, courtesy of the Barrera family.
- Then we’ll embark on a Scavenger Hunt for some of the most delicious fruits in the world at the Buford Highway Farmer’s Market.
- Bring your treasures to a light picnic in nearby Dresden Park and play some classic lawn games like cornhole and the supposedly ancient Viking game of Kubb.
- Before it gets too hot, we’ll head over to Atlanta Chinatown for some boiling bliss at Chong Qing Hotpot
- Dessert will follow at Mango Mango.
- Wind down/re-energize with some Ethiopian coffee at Abol Cafe and Restaurant,
- We'll then settle in for the evening at Happy Karaoke to unleash the songs of our souls
Itinerary (subject to minor changes):
10:00-10:30am breakfast at Panaderia de Valle
- 5781 Buford Hwy NE # 105, Atlanta, GA 30340
10:30-12:00pm scavenger hunt at Buford Highway Farmer’s Market
- 5600 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340
12-1:30pm light picnic at Dresden Park
- 2301 Dresden Dr, Chamblee, GA 30341
1:30-3:00pm lunch at Chong Qing Hotpot
- 5385 New Peachtree Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
3-3:30/4:00pm dessert at Mango Mango
- 5177-A Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340
4:00-5:00 coffee at Abol Cafe and Restaurant
- 4166 Buford Hwy NE #1120, Atlanta, GA 30345
Karaoke starts at 6 at Happy Karaoke
- 5425 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340
Can I come for just a part of the day?
Absolutely. We’ll be posting our updated location on the Brown Club GA Facebook Group. If you can’t find us, call/text Ross Hegtvedt ‘15 at 404-918-2481
COVID info: Event will include a mix of indoor and outdoor activities in restaurants, grocery stores, and parks.
Dress Code/Equipment: Bring your adventure hats, sunscreen, and anything you’d like for the picnic, including games, chairs, umbrellas, refreshments, etc.
MARTA directions: take the GOLD line to Doraville station, then the 104 bus to New Peachtree Rd & McElroy Rd intersection stop (3 stops from Doraville station), and then walk 5 minutes to the Panaderia.
We will be driving between most of the locations, covering 14 miles back and forth along a 4-mile stretch of Buford Highway. Those on foot can ride with others.
Tickets: $3 each for 25+, free for 24 and under.
Register today. Space is limited.
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This event is sponsored by The Brown Club of Georgia.
