Fight Epilepsy. Be Fierce.
Fight Epilepsy. Be Fierce.
September 19, 2026
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!
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
