The occasion is free to attend, and will likely be held simply half-hour outdoors of Atlanta.
Natiownide — The organizers of the 14th annual Unique Collard Greens Cultural Pageant have introduced that this yr’s interactive competition stuffed with superb meals, household and enjoyable for all ages will likely be a daylong celebration on October 7, 2023 from 12 midday to 8pm. It should happen at The Promised Land positioned at 4540 Lee Street SW within the metropolis of Snellville, Georgia.
All are invited to iImmerse in collard greens and tradition whereas stress-free on 100 acres of historic land preserved by the Livsey household to nurture our our bodies, minds and spirits. A spot that transitioned from a slave-worked plantation to a spot the place descendants of these slaves couldn’t solely stay and purchase their very own land, however survive and thrive, all are invited to expertise their wellness and sustainability pavilions that will likely be scattered across the lake.
These pavilions will likely be selling household unity and the significance of wholesome consuming and dwelling whereas offering info on conventional and various healthcare approaches. Moreover, they’ll present alternatives to attend choose workshops together with the eighth Annual Black Sustainability Summit that will likely be happening alongside the OCGCF with a deal with renewable vitality, agriculture, waste administration and extra.
What makes this competition completely different? It’s all within the greens! The founders remark, “We’re speaking about extra than simply your mom’s cooking. Be ready to feast on every thing from collard greens with sizzling water cornbread to collard inexperienced chips. And don’t neglect to depart room for the piece de resistance, Collard Inexperienced Ice Cream!”
Through the occasion, a king and queen winner will even be topped on the Collard Greens Cook dinner-Off Contest which can characteristic a number of progressive and wholesome makes use of of collard greens!
Sponsors, distributors, entertainers, and volunteers are welcome.
For extra details about the occasion, go to the official web page at CollardGreensCulturalFestival.com
For press inquiries or sponsorship curiosity, contact 678-828-4008 or atlcollardgreenfestival@gmail.com
