September 8-10, 2023

Downtown Macon, GA

Get ready for the ultimate fusion of creativity and flavor at the 2023 First Street Art and Wine Festival on September 8-10th! Immerse yourself in a weekend of vibrant art vendors, delicious wine tastings, and engaging activities for all ages. With over 40 taps of wine, your perfect sip is just a pour away at Just Tap’d. Take a stroll down First Street, sipping on your favorite glass of wine, as you admire stunning sidewalk art vendors and charming shops and galleries. Live art demos, free kids activities, and unique souvenirs are just the beginning of this fantastic weekend. Admission to the festival is free, but tickets are required for classes, wine tastings, and other exclusive experiences. (Ticket links below.)

Schedule:

Friday
Enjoy wine flights, and wine by the glass with cheese pairings at Just Tap’d. Ticket holders for any weekend activity will receive 15% off their tab.

7:00 pm Paint & sip wine at Corks & Canvas at The 567 Center. All class participants will receive 25% off of a glass of wine at Just Tap’d.

Saturday
3:00-7:00 pm 

• Enjoy wine flights and wine by the glass from Just Tap’d.

• Browse local artists at the Artist Market on the sidewalk.

• Listen to live music by Zach Butler on the Just Tap’d stage.

• The 567’s gallery will be open featuring From City to Soul: ceramic art by Heatherly Wakefield & photography by William Tyler Horne.

• Macon Arts gallery will be open until 5 pm, and Talisman will be on exhibit, featuring work by Kevin Lewis. There will also be maps and information available for the Macon Mural Festival that weekend.

3:00 & 5:00 pm Paint your own wine glass at an Alcohol Inks Wine Glass Class.

3:00-5:00 pm All ages can make their own mini painting with the help of an artist at the Art Cart. Free!

4PM, 5:30PM & 7PM: Sip and swirl your way through a palette of flavors at Just Tap’d in one of their sommelier-led wine tasting classes!

5:00-7:00 pm Watch live glass blowing demonstrations on the sidewalk by Jamie Adams, glass instructor at The 567 Center for Renewal. Free!

Sunday

• Stop by Pearl Passionate Cuisine and Cocktails for their delicious Sunday Brunch!

• Just Tap’d will be serving bottomless mimosas all day on Sunday! For only $15 you can have endless flavors and endless fun! Get sippin'!

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Artist Market - Sept. 9, 3-7 pm

Participating Vendors