It’s almost springtime in Atlanta, and that can mean only one thing—a hot dog eating contest in the city's most bohemian shopping district!?!
Yes, a Kobayashi-style clash is on tap, alongside many other festivities, for what’s being billed as “the biggest and baddest event Little Five Points has ever witnessed,” set to take place (for free) in a month.
Officials with the Little 5 Points Business Association send word that Little 5 Fest 2024 is scheduled for the funky, historic culture and art hub from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6. (Note: The bulk of the festival will take place in L5P plazas and on Seminole Avenue, a block west of Moreland Avenue in Inman Park, behind Stratosphere Skateboards and Junkman’s Daughter.)
Scheduled happenings at the “unprecedented adventure” will include an eclectic market, and a lineup of more than 15 live bands performing a variety of genres, according to the association.
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Meanwhile, Little Five Points’ Corner Tavern will be hosting the 2nd Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest, which should certainly whet appetites for unspecified “gastronomic delights” offered throughout the day.
Elsewhere will be skate ramps where a high-flying showcase of tricks and shows will be performed—hopefully not in tandem with an onsite drinks program promoted as “a dazzling array of beverages that sparkle and refresh,” per organizers.
The celebration is a collaboration between the business association and Market Hugs, described as being a local community of creatives that aims to provide a safe and productive third space.
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Founded more than a century ago, Little Five Points counts 100-plus independent businesses today, billing itself as being among “the most diverse, vibrant, and eclectic communities in the world.” The district’s business association has been keeping the boat afloat since 1972.
Atlantans are encouraged to visit the official L5P social media page and the association’s website for more details as the April 6 event nears.
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