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Hot Corner Celebration and Soul Food Festival

Hot Corner Celebration and Soul Food Festival
Intersection of Hull Street and Washington Street

For the past 18 years, the Hot Corner Association has celebrated the African-American business community in Athens through its Hot Corner Festival. This block party style event, which is held the second weekend in June every year, brings together the best of Athens’ businesses, restaurants and entertainers for all Athenians to learn about and appreciate the diverse history of the Hot Corner.The Festival kicks off on Friday with a gospel extravaganza at the First AME Church.

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Hot Corner Association Has Celebrated The African-American Business Community In Athens Through Its Hot Corner Festival. This Block Party Style Event, Which Is Held The Second Weekend In June Every Year, Brings Together The Best Of Athens’…

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Hot Corner Festival 2023

Schedule: Thursday, June 8th Participant Mixer - Invitational Sponsors, Vendors, Volunteers 6:00 pm Friday, June 9th Gospel Kickoff at First AME Church 6:00 pm Saturday, June 10th, the Festival 11 am - 10 pm CORNER OF WASHINGTON &…

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