Hole up at Atkins Park Virginia-Highland for Leukemia & Lymphoma Cornhole Tournament May 17

If you’re tossing ideas around over what to do on Sunday afternoon, the cornhole tournament at Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland wins, hands down. Bags will fly on the patio from 2-5 p.m. on May 17. Buddy up and form a two-person team to join the fun. The $30 per person ($60 per two-person team) entry fee includes your first pint of Monday Night Brewing Company beer and two raffle tickets for an onslaught of raffles throughout the afternoon. Loosen up with discounted Monday Night Brewing beers. Even better, 100 percent of proceeds benefit the Georgia Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training. Stretch those fingers over your mouse or screen and register online in advance. By the way, cornhole cadre, now is the time to register for Cornhole ATL’s summer leagues that compete Tuesday nights at Atkins Park in Virginia-Highland. 

From the Bayou to Mexico, Get a Taste of It All at Atkins Park Tavern

This Thursday night's Tequila & Tacos dinner menu at Atkins Park Tavern in Virginia Highland will knock you out of your usual taco and margarita rut. For the evening's special four-course menu, the tavern takes the lowly taco to new realms and pairs each taco type with a unique, refreshing Herradura tequila cocktail.  Dinner starts at 7 p.m. and costs $45 per person (plus tax and gratuity). For reservations, call 404-876-7249.

For those looking for a weekend activity, Atkins Park Smyrna Business Partner and Zac Brown Band Executive Chef Rusty Hamlin is firing up the big pots this weekend and filling them with crawfish, shrimp, potatoes, corn, onions, garlic and mushrooms. Party starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 and runs on over through Sunday, April 29. A bowl of crawfish and a few brews are mood food for Saturday and Sunday's live music lineup of The Squirrelheads, Soulhound, Patrick Scott , Zack Graddy,  and The Mar-Tans. All proceeds benefit the Georgia Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training. Saturday tickets are $10 at the door and $5 in advance and include a ticket for Sunday admission. Sunday admission price is $5 per person. Atkins Park Valued Guests may use Valued Guest points to purchase admission for 500 points. Get more info and purchase tickets online.

Cornhole For A Cause? Sign Me Up!

Beaches, backyards, bars...they've even been spotted entertaining athletes between competitions at sporting events. The cornhole craze has made its way to the back parking lot of Atkins Park Tavern in Virginia Highland for a cornhole tournament from 2 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 2. Live music from Homefront and SweetWater Brewery beer set the pace. Registration fees for the two-man teams are $25 per person/single or $50/team of two. Participants will receive one complimentary SweetWater beer with registration, and the Georgia Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team in Training "wins" 100 percent of the proceeds. First place wins $400 and other prizes include a Krups Kegerator, restaurant and bar gift certificates, a SweetWater cornhole set and SweetWater Brewery tour passes. Call 404-876-7249 or stop by the restaurant to pre-register with the manager on duty.

Atkins Park Tavern - Virginia Highland: 794 North Highland; 404 -876-7249.