Fight Epilepsy. Be Fierce.

Fight Epilepsy. Be Fierce.

Colorful artificial flower crown with scissors on purple fabric, set on a table at an outdoor craft area.
Purple text that reads 'BE FIERCE. FIGHT EPILEPSY.' and a large, cursive, purple text that reads 'Chelsyfest'
Purple text that reads 'BE FIERCE. FIGHT EPILEPSY.' and a large, cursive, purple text that reads 'Chelsyfest'

September 19, 2026

People enjoying live music or karaoke at a lively indoor event, with some holding drinks and musical equipment visible.

Everyone has a place here.

Chelsyfest is a one-day festival bringing together live music, craft beer, and people who show up for each other. Every year we come together in Athens to celebrate community, raise awareness for epilepsy, and support Children's Healthcare of Atlanta — including their Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and Camp Carpe Diem.

We're building something Athens has never had before — a real community for people living with and affected by epilepsy. A space where they feel seen and heard, have a sense of belonging, and where they are anything but alone.

And at the heart of it all is Chelsy — whose laughter, love, and fierce spirit inspired every single bit of this. We do it in her memory, and we do it for the hidden Athens epilepsy community.

Join this year’s Chelsyfest!

Two women smiling at an outdoor arts and crafts booth decorated with painted pumpkins and art supplies, with a crowd of people in the background at a festival or community event under a white canopy.
A woman wearing a gray T-shirt with a colorful tree design stands behind a table displaying handmade wire art, including wire trees and beaded jewelry, at an outdoor craft booth with a sign that reads "Handmade With Love by Lisa O'Callaghan" and her contact information.

The application for participation in the Vendor Market is currently closed for Chelsyfest 2026. If you are interested in joining the 2026 Vendor Market, please contact us directly at: info@chelsyfest.org


Looking for ways to give?

Check out the
Chelsyfest Giving Circle
and get day-of perks —
from t-shirts to beer!

OR

We love our corporate sponsors too!

MUSIC LINE UP:

HENDERSON/WILLIAMS - 2PM

LIBBALOOPS - 3PM

DOSTERS - 4PM

ASHTON DOOLEY BAND - 5:30PM

THE AMBLERS - 6:30PM

CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX - 7:30PM

MARKET VENDORS:

Classic Citiva

Coven Crafts

Gay of the Dead

Geek In Stitches

Genette Visuals

HRG Crafts

Kanga’s cottage

Leave a Stamp

Little Light Co. | Southern Apothecary

Marbrey Myers Creative

Randy likes to make

T.A.G. ( Two Athens Girls)

DOOR PRIZES:

Every year, our local Athens businesses and artists generously donate door prizes for Chelsyfest attendees. Tickets are available at all event booths for $1 each, or bring your tallest friend and get a strip of tickets matched to their height for $25!

Winners will be announced at 4:30 PM inside Athentic Brewing Co.

Must be present to win.

2026 Door Prizes donated by:

Athentic Brewing Co

Art by Vicky Giles

Baskets by Laura

Classic Citiva

Coven Crafts

Frenchies Modern Nail Care

Gay of the Dead

Geek in Stitches

Grands Designs

Handmade With Love by Lisa O'Callaghan

HRG Crafts

Leave a Stamp

Little Light Co. | Southern Apothecary

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Rock Lobsters

Thrive Integrative Medicine

Wild Moon Studio

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