Atlanta weekend food events Oct. 17-19

• Decatur Craft Beer Festival
• Downtown Decatur Square hosts a beer festival this Sat., Oct. 18

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Friday

Ink & Elm Fri., Oct. 17, 5 p.m. Ink & Elm’s 1st Anniversary This Friday, Ink & Elm will celebrate their first year in business by treating dinner guests to a free glass of prosecco and a piece of cake. Details

BLT Steak Fri., Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m. Vines and Vintages Downtown’s BLT will feature wines from California’s Frank Family Vineyard along with passed hors d’oeuvres for dinner guests this Friday. Expect a range of red and white wines and hors d’oeuvres like crab cakes and artisan cheeses. Details

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Petite Auberge Fri., Oct. 17, 6:30-10 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 18, 6:30-10 p.m. Authentic Oktoberfest Party This French restaurant goes German for a celebration of Oktoberfest with parties and a special menu all month. Expect Polka music, yodeling, German beer and cuisine. Details

Saturday

Truly Living Well Sat., Oct. 18, 8 a.m. Atlanta Tour de Farm The Community Farmers Markets of Atlanta present this bike tour of urban farms. Participants will tour the sites of eight farmers market vendors and partners on their way to a farm dinner prepared by Jarrett Stieber of Eat me, Speak me. Guests can chose to camp out at the end of the tour and get a shuttle car back to the Grant Park Farmers Market in the morning. Details

Poncey-Highland Oct. 18-27 Inaugural Highland Restaurant Week The Poncey-Higland, Virginia Highland, and Morningside neighborhoods begin their first ever restaurant week this weekend. Participating restaurants like the Highland Tap, Darkhorse Tavern, and the Woodfire Grill will offer special prix fixe menus. Details

Brewhouse Cafe Sat., Oct. 18, 12 p.m. Little Five Points Halloween Parade and Festival A yearly tradition in Atlanta, this parade returns to eclectic Little Five Points. Come out in a your scariest or sexiest outfit for a chance to win the costume contest, and as always there will be food vendors and sponsors. Details

Star Provisions Sat., Oct. 18, 12-2 p.m. Book Signing with Denise Barratt Registered dietitian and author of “Farm Fresh Nutrition”, Denise Barratt, will be on hand to sign her book this weekend. Barratt and other speakers will answer questions about healthy living, supporting local farms, and sustainable agriculture. Details

Taco Mac- Lindbergh Sat., Oct. 18, 12-5 p.m. Southern Beer Tour This is a transportation-inclusive tour of three breweries in the Atlanta area. Sweetwater, Reformation, and Red Hare brewing will give exclusive access to their tasting rooms and breweries for guests of this tour. Details

Downtown Decatur Square Sat., Oct. 18, 12-5 p.m. Decatur Craft Beer Festival This beer festival is one of Atlanta’s oldest and best known. In fact, all general admission tickets have sold out, but for a few dollars more enjoy the VIP experiences with special access to brews and the festival itself. Details

Stillhouse Sat., Oct. 18, 2-6 p.m. Andrews Moonshine Festival NASCAR legend Bill Elliott will be in attendance at this car show and moonshine tasting. More than 60 different types of ‘shine will be available in all different styles. There will be live music and a classic car show that highlights the connection between stock cars and bootlegging. Details

Octopus Bar Sat., Oct. 18 3rd Anniversary Party Celebrating its third year in business, this bar will host fire breathers, a DJ, and a band. Chefs Angus Brown and Duane Kulers will be whipping up a special menu and an additional outside bar will have drink specials. Details

John Howell Park Sat., Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Battle of the Burgers Runners will compete in this 5k race, and more than 20 Atlanta area restaurants will also be competing in a burger-cook off. In addition to being a massive sampling of Atlanta’s burger offerings, this event will also benefit Embraced, a foundation that provides medical equipment such as crutches and wheelchairs for those in need. Details

Sunday

Ecco Sun., Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. Ecco Sunday Share- “The Birds” This monthly family-style dinner in Midtown gets into the Halloween spirit by paying tribute to Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds.” The menu will feature feats of fowl play such as squab pate and a home-made marshmallow with duck fat caramel. Details