Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills GA Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony
2023-05-06 10:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Georgia
On Saturday, May 6th, The Patch Works invites all y’all to join us on Carroll Street, right outside the back gate of The Stacks, for the “ribbon cutting” of The Mill’s very own Georgia Historical State Marker! The Georgia Historical Society has honored us with one of their spiffy markers, which acknowledges Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills’ lasting impact on Georgia and the United States.

The event is “rain or shine,” so please check the weather forecast and prepare accordingly. The schedule is as follows:

10:30am – Venue Opens

10:45am – Live music

11:30am – Guest Speakers

12:30pm – Ceremony Ends

1:00pm – Venue Closes

Although the ceremony itself begins at 11:30am, y’all can start showing up at 10:30am to hobnob in the street. (In addition, the Stacks Squares Mural Project will be happening simultaneously, so y’all should check out the talented artists at work.) Around 10:45am, some of our local musicians will break out their instruments and regale y’all with their sweet tunes. And while y’all wait for the ceremony to begin, feel free to head down to Milltown Tavern, JenChan’s, and Carroll Street Cafe and pick up something to eat and drink.

At 11:30am, Guest Speakers will approach the podium and talk about Jacob Elsas and Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills, historic preservation, Georgia history, Atlanta history, and our beloved community. Guest Speakers are:

David Mitchell, Executive Director of the Atlanta Preservation Center; Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari; Elyse Butler from the Georgia Historical Society; Sanna Root from The Mill community; Alan Elsas, who spearheaded the effort to obtain the marker; Hugh Asher, who will represent his father, the late Thomas Asher, who provided essential research for the marker application but sadly passed away at the end of December 2022.

The ceremony will take about an hour, after which y’all should definitely check out the muralists. And celebrate further at one of our local, fine-dining establishments!

PLEASE NOTE: Carroll Street and Tennelle Street will be closed to traffic from Shelton Street to Powell Street, so please consider taking an alternative mode of transportation to the event. If driving, you may park in Agave Restaurant’s parking lot (off of Boulevard) until 3:30pm. Please park to the right side of the lot and away from the restaurant itself, so as not to obstruct delivery vehicles. The address is 242 Boulevard SE Atlanta, Georgia 30312.

The Cabbagetown Winter O-Games!
2023-05-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Cabbagetown Park, 701 Kirkwood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316, United States
On SATURDAY, MAY 20TH, the Cabbagetown O-Games will be returning to the ’Hood, this time with a delightful winter-fresh theme! Each and every street is invited to compete, because – as we all know – nothing beats a good ol’ fashioned Street-vs-Street brouhaha! But listen up, y’all. This next bit is very important, so please, please, PLEASE let the following words sink deeply into yer brains:

Each street needs to identify a Street Captain ASAP. Each Street Captain MUST contact The Patch Works by Wednesday, May 10th. This is extremely important, because there are rules and a registration link that we need to share before Game Day. Each street needs to have a team name and flag. Plus – if y’all really wanna get jiggy with it– uniforms and a fight song can go a long way in psyching out those other streets! There is a suggested donation of $15 per person. The Patch Works relies on yer generosity to keep up its mission to preserve Cabbagetown history! If y’all have any questions, CONTACT THE PATCH WORKS

And be prepared to endure the rigorous demands of:

Four-Legged Bobsled FB&CM Ice Fishing Water Bucket Biathlon Relay Race (no sponges allowed) Winter of 2014 Snowpocolypse Brain Freeze Contest Figure Skating for People Who Can’t Figure Out Skating And more!

THE 2023 CABBAGETOWN REUNION DAY FESTIVAL
2023-06-03 11:00 - 17:00 | Georgia
We wanna prepare y’all for one more event, even if it isn’t until June… because this event is so darn AWESOME! It’s also one of the longest-running events in Atlanta, btw. On Saturday, June 3rd, y’all need to come on down to Carroll Street and celebrate the Cabbagetown Reunion Day Festival! All folks who’ve made Cabbagetown their home – past residents AND current – are invited to hang out, listen to live music, and jaw, jaw, jaw… what else are these mouths good for other than jawing???

The “Vegetable” – which is now firmly older than 50 – was started in the early 70’s by mill-era Cabbagetowners who wanted to keep in touch with friends moving out of the Mill Village. Many still return on this day to keep the friendships burning bright. It’s a day for all past and present residents to rejoice in the people who have spent part of their lives in this unique and wonderful neighborhood.

The music starts at 11:00am and doesn’t stop until 5:00pm. But our love for Cabbagetown lasts forever!

Forward Warrior Mural Project
2023-09-16 09:00 - 21:00 | Georgia
Forward Warrior Mural Project is an official presentation of the Cabbagetown Initiative 501c3 Community Development Corporation in partnership with the Cabbagetown Neighborhood Improvement Association. Forward Warrior was founded by artist/curator Peter Ferrari. September’s live painting event and street festival is managed by John Dirga, Director.

NO CARS ON WYLIE STREET(between Powell & Estoria)

PED/BIKE ONLY 10am-7pm

Follow FW on social media for updates: @forwardwarrior

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Cabbagetown Tour of Homes
2023-09-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Georgia
Come join us for the annual Cabbagetown Tour of Homesfeaturing some of Cabbagetown’s unique historic houses!

The tour is September 16th from 11:00am – 3:00pm.You can purchase your ticket for $15.00 here.Tickets will be $20 on the day of the event.

Attendees will receive free access to the Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills History Tour (sign-up details to follow). The Patch Works Art & History Center presents limited space tours at 12:00pm and 2:00pm.You don’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore Cabbagetown’s amazing history from the foremost experts on The Mill, Nina and Jacob Elsas (the great-great-grandson of The Mill’s founder).

Special Thank You to the Sponsors!

Current sponsors are Sacha Rady of Engel & Volkers, Maggie Jones of Dorsey Alston,Future Perfect, The Patch Works Art & History CenterIf you are interested in volunteering to support the event or featuring your home,please reach out to Amanda Bisgaard at info@cabbagetown.com

Chomp & Stomp 2023
2023-11-04 11:00 - 18:00 | Cabbagetown Park, 701 Kirkwood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316, United States
It’s time for Cabbagetown’s beloved Chomp and Stomp festival! Join us Saturday, November 4th to enjoy chili, beer, and bluegrass in the heart (& soul) of Atlanta. The neighborhood’s put together a packed schedule of lively bands, great drinks, and the chili you pine for all year long.

All proceeds will support the efforts of the Friends of Cabbagetown Conservancy, focusing on community development through the maintenance and enhancement of our Cabbagetown parks.

2023 Official Chomp Spoons (required for eating chili) can be purchased NOW during business hours at Little’s Food Store or Sweet Cheats in Cabbagetown!

Festival Map

FESTIVAL FAQ

GivingTuesday 2023
2023-11-28 00:00 - 23:59 | The Patch Works Art & History Center, 170 Boulevard SE Unit E311, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
From the #GivingTuesday website:

“About GivingTuesday”

“GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Join the movement and give – each Tuesday and every day – whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice in your local community.

It’s a simple idea: whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to contribute toward building the better world we all want to live in.”

Please Consider Supporting The Patch Works!

Lost in the Stacks
2024-01-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Georgia
On Friday, January 12th, at 12:00 pm, Georgia Tech Library’s radio show and podcast – Lost in the Stacks – will be featuring Jacob Elsas from The Patch Works. The show will discuss The Patch Works and the Georgia Tech Archives and the relationship they’ve formed over the past few years in the areas of non-custodial advisors and community building. Dr. Jody Lloyd Thompson, Head of Archives, Records Management & Digital Curation Department, will also be participating in this discussion.

Since 2015, these archives have provided invaluable information, as The Patch Works has strived to understand better the history of Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills and The Fulton Mill Village (aka Cabbagetown). Anyone interested in knowing more about these collections and how to access them, please tune in!

About the Podcast

The original research-library rock’n’roll radio show! Broadcasting on WREK Atlanta, each show features an hour of music, interviews, and library talk united by a common theme.

The Buckhead Heritage Speaker Series
2024-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Cathedral of Saint Phillip, 2744 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30305, United States
The Legacy of Jacob Elsas: A Man’s Commitment to Atlanta

Nina and Jacob Elsas – Co-Founders of The Patch Works Art & History Center in Cabbagetown – will present “The Legacy of Jacob Elsas: A Man’s Commitment to Atlanta.” They will discuss his transition from a 19th-century, working-class European-Jewish immigrant into one of the United States’ most successful industrialists. Guests will hear how Jacob’s long-held beliefs defined his ultimate goal: to help reshape war-torn Atlanta into a world-class and competitive metropolis. His philanthropic efforts, many of which revolved around education and healthcare, continue to provide Atlantans with their services to this day.

NOTE: Buckhead Heritage sponsors a variety of events throughout the year that relate to the history of Buckhead. Active Members are given priority of attendance, but most events will be open to the public when space is available. Join our E-vent email list by clicking here, and be the first to know what’s coming.
–Buckhead Heritage Events Website

Phoenix Flies - March 2, 2024
2024-03-02 13:00 - 14:30 | The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill, 170 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30312, United States
Once again, The Patch Works is participating in the annual Phoenix Flies event, brought to y’all by the Atlanta Preservation Center! We will be offering four free tours: Saturdays, March 2, 9, 16, and 23. Each tour starts at 1:00pm and runs for approximately an hour and a half.

We keep our tours small, and tickets go fast, so please register ASAP on the APC’s Eventbrite site.

If all the Phoenix Flies tours are booked, please don’t hesitate to contact us at The Patch Works and ask about our regular tours.

Phoenix Flies - March 9, 2024
2024-03-09 13:00 - 14:30 | The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill, 170 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30312, United States

Phoenix Flies - March 16, 2024
2024-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 | The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill, 170 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30312, United States

Phoenix Flies - March 23, 2024
2024-03-23 13:00 - 14:30 | The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill, 170 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30312, United States

Preservation Week 2024: Preservation Tools Meet Future Innovation
2024-10-22 10:30 - 12:30 | The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill, 170 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30312, United States
PRESERVATION AT WORK

Preservation Week 2024 – AUDC

Easements Atlanta, Inc and The Patch Works Art and History Center are excited to offer this “Preservation at Work” tour of Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills in Cabbagetown as we celebrate Historic Preservation Week 2024. Join Sarah Borcherding and Jacob Elsas to explore the mill complex inside and out. Participants will get a first hand look at remaining mill remnants, learn the storied history of the mill, and understand the importance of permanently protecting historic properties with preservation easements.

Tour details: Tuesday, October 22, 2024. 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Rain or shine. Please note the tour includes steps and walking over uneven ground. Property access, parking information, and the meeting point will be provided to registered participants. Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills, 170 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30312.

Easements Atlanta

Established in 1984, Easements Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to accept qualified historic preservation easement donations of certified historic and cultural properties within the metropolitan Atlanta area, and in turn, offer term or perpetual stewardship and potential tax incentives for property owners. To learn about other Atlanta buildings protected by preservation easements, check out the Easements Atlanta website.

The Patch Works Art and History Center

The Patch Works’ mission is to preserve, sustain, and maintain the historical identity, relevance, and integrity of Atlanta’s Cabbagetown through exhibits of history and local art, and community-based public programs and events.

Words on Wylie
2025-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Cabbagetown Community Center, 177 Estoria Street, Atanta, Georgia, 30316, United States
Ekphrasis. Art about art. Hear the murals. Listen to the painting.

What if you couldn’t visit Forward Warrior? What if you couldn’t see Wylie Street? What could be said?

10+ literary minds share new original work inspired by the creativity on Wylie. Spoken Word. Poetry. Rap. Imagination. Conversation.

Scenic Soundscapes guided by Victor Mariachi, Charity Hamidullah, Abstract, Cassie Gibson, Deanté Melson, Curtis Steele, Shaheed 404, Passiflora Incarnata, Priestess, Dot O, Alex Franco, and more. Live performances, video recordings, freestyle, and audience participation.

Inspired by murals created by these fine artists: Nick Turbo Benson, Brandon Campbell, Sean Fahie, Nate Frost, Linda McNeil, Nicole Merizalde, Frank Morrison, GREG MIKE, Mel Paulos, Raz, Sanithna, Trudy Tran, Chris Veal, and Liz Webb.

cabbagetown.com/wow

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Phoenix Flies - FB&CM #1
2025-03-08 13:00 - 14:30 | The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill, 170 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30312, United States
Once again, The Patch Works is participating in the annual Phoenix Flies event, brought to y’all by the Atlanta Preservation Center! We will be offering three free tours: Saturdays, March 8, 15, and 22. Each tour starts at 1:00pm and runs for approximately an hour and a half.

We keep our tours small, and tickets go fast, so please register ASAP on the APC’s Eventbrite site.

If all the Phoenix Flies tours are booked, please don’t hesitate to contact us at The Patch Works and ask about our regular tours.

Phoenix Flies - StudioPlex Tour #1
2025-03-09 12:00 - 13:30 | StudioPlex on Auburn, 659 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30312, United States
Once again, The Patch Works is participating in the annual Phoenix Flies event, brought to y’all by the Atlanta Preservation Center! We will be offering two free tours of StudioPlex on Auburn at The Atlantic/Southeastern Compress & Warehouse Historical Tour: Sundays, March 9 and 23. Each tour starts at 12:00pm and runs for approximately an hour and a half.

Tickets go fast, so please register ASAP on the APC’s Eventbrite site.

If all the Phoenix Flies tours are booked, please don’t hesitate to contact us at The Patch Works and ask about our regular tours of the historic Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills.

Phoenix Flies - FB&CM #2
2025-03-15 13:00 - 14:30 | The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill, 170 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30312, United States

Phoenix Flies - FB&CM #3
2025-03-22 13:00 - 14:30 | The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill, 170 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30312, United States

Phoenix Flies - StudioPlex Tour #2
2025-03-23 12:00 - 13:30 | StudioPlex on Auburn, 659 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30312, United States

Joyce to the World!
2025-04-05 13:00 - 17:00 | The Joyce Brookshire Memorial Amphitheater, 701 Kirkwood Avenue SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30316
Join us in Cabbagetown Park on April 5th and celebrate a local hero: singer-songwriter Joyce Brookshire. In 2018, Councilperson Natalyn Archibong and the City of Atlanta officially named Cabbagetown’s amphitheatre The Joyce Brookshire Amphitheatre. Since then, the community has been working to raise money to make improvements to the space that would be worthy of her name.

Last year, Park Pride awarded Cabbagetown with a grant that helps push this project forward. But the community needs to match the grant! This celebration will help raise some of the funds for this match.

So, come hear the music of Joyce Brookshire, performed by her songwriting partner Elise Witt, as well as friends and neighbors. Cabbagetown is proud to continue her legacy with a permanent home for music in the new Joyce Brookshire Amphitheatre designed by Martin Rickles Studio.

Visitors will see the 3d model unveiled, & meet the architects!

Chomp & Stomp 2025
2025-11-08 11:00 - 18:00 | Cabbagetown Park, 701 Kirkwood Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316, United States
Chomp & Stomp Atlanta, GA

Chili Cookoff & Free Outdoor Music Festival

join us! Since its inception by local neighbors in 2003, Chomp & Stomp has grown into Atlanta’s most highly anticipated fall festival. Beyond the fiercely competitive chili cook-off, lively bluegrass music, Romp 5K run, and vibrant Artist Market, Chomp & Stomp is a vital fundraiser for the Cabbagetown Initiative Community Development Corporation.

What makes Chomp & Stomp even more special is that it’s entirely run by volunteers (join us!), with many hailing from the Cabbagetown neighborhood itself. This deep community involvement ensures that the spirit of the event remains true to its roots.

This 501(c)3 non-profit is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in historic Cabbagetown by maintaining and developing its crucial parks and green spaces, and even provides an emergency home repair fund for residents in need. Your participation in Chomp & Stomp directly supports this beloved National Landmark Historic District.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Our sponsors help us keep this event rolling year after year. Get your chili spoons before the festival! Skip the lines with pre-sale at Cabbagetown’s favorite spots:

Little’s Food Store (Cabbagetown / Carroll Street)

Sweet Cheats (Cabbagetown Park / Kirkwood Avenue)

Mikkelson’s Market (Reynoldstown / Flat Shoals)

Emerald City Bagels (Eastside Beltline)

Festival Map

FESTIVAL FAQ

THE 2026 CABBAGETOWN REUNION DAY FESTIVAL
2026-06-06 11:00 - 17:00 | Georgia
On Saturday, June 6th, y’all need to come on down to Carroll Street and celebrate the Cabbagetown Reunion Day Festival! All folks who’ve made Cabbagetown their home – past residents AND current (and friends and family) – are invited to hang out, listen to live music, and jaw, jaw, jaw… what else are these mouths good for other than jawing???

The “Vegetable” – which is now firmly older than 50 – was started in the early 70’s by mill-era Cabbagetowners who wanted to keep in touch with friends moving out of the Mill Village. Many still return on this day to keep the friendships burning bright. It’s a day for all past and present residents to rejoice in the people who have spent part of their lives in this unique and wonderful neighborhood.

The music starts at 11:00am and doesn’t stop until 5:00pm. But our love for Cabbagetown lasts forever!

Cabbagetown ’76: The Photographs of Barbara McKenzie
2026-07-24 18:00 - 23:00 | Cabbagetown Community Center, 177 Estoria Street, Atanta, Georgia, 30316, United States
Opening Weekend, Night 1

Cabbagetown ’76: The Photographs of Barbara McKenzie offers the public a first opportunity to experience the work of the late Barbara McKenzie, an associate professor of journalism and mass communications at the University of Georgia and a published author. McKenzie’s photographs document Cabbagetown residents at a pivotal moment in the neighborhood, presenting the community with a rare depth, intimacy, and nuance.

Cabbagetown ’76: The Photographs of Barbara McKenzie
2026-07-25 18:00 - 23:00 | Cabbagetown Community Center, 177 Estoria Street, Atanta, Georgia, 30316, United States
Opening Weekend, Night 2

Cabbagetown ’76: The Photographs of Barbara McKenzie offers the public a first opportunity to experience the work of the late Barbara McKenzie, an associate professor of journalism and mass communications at the University of Georgia and a published author. McKenzie’s photographs document Cabbagetown residents at a pivotal moment in the neighborhood, presenting the community with a rare depth, intimacy, and nuance.

Cabbagetown ’76: The Photographs of Barbara McKenzie
2026-07-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Cabbagetown Community Center, 177 Estoria Street, Atanta, Georgia, 30316, United States
Opening Weekend, Day 3

Cabbagetown ’76: The Photographs of Barbara McKenzie offers the public a first opportunity to experience the work of the late Barbara McKenzie, an associate professor of journalism and mass communications at the University of Georgia and a published author. McKenzie’s photographs document Cabbagetown residents at a pivotal moment in the neighborhood, presenting the community with a rare depth, intimacy, and nuance.

Cabbagetown ’76: The Photographs of Barbara McKenzie
2026-07-31 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Cabbagetown Community Center, 177 Estoria Street, Atanta, Georgia, 30316, United States
Cabbagetown ’76: The Photographs of Barbara McKenzie offers the public a first opportunity to experience the work of the late Barbara McKenzie, an associate professor of journalism and mass communications at the University of Georgia and a published author. McKenzie’s photographs document Cabbagetown residents at a pivotal moment in the neighborhood, presenting the community with a rare depth, intimacy, and nuance.
