Third Annual Downtown Athens Pub Crawl Returns This Weekend

The self-guided event raises money for a local nonprofit helping couples with fertility treatments.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:18pm

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The 3rd annual Downtown Athens Pub Crawl is taking place this Saturday, March 14th, from 4pm into the evening. The free, self-guided event includes stops at six participating downtown venues where guests can enjoy live music, purchase pub crawl merchandise, and contribute to a fundraiser benefiting Foundation 1:17, a local nonprofit that provides financial assistance for couples needing fertility treatments.

Why it matters

The pub crawl event helps drive foot traffic and business to downtown Athens establishments while also supporting a worthy local cause. It's become a popular annual tradition leading up to St. Patrick's Day in the community.

The details

The pub crawl route includes stops at Old Black Bear, Studio 16 Cigar Lounge, The Southern Table, Village Pizza, The Salty Cod, and Irons & Ales. Guests can park once and walk between the venues at their own pace, joining in anytime throughout the evening. Organizers encourage all participants to drink responsibly.

  • The pub crawl will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The event runs from 4pm into the evening.

The players

Foundation 1:17

An Athens-based nonprofit that provides financial assistance for couples in need of fertility treatments to start a family.

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What’s next

Pub crawl organizers will be collecting donations for Foundation 1:17 throughout the event.

The takeaway

The Downtown Athens Pub Crawl is an annual tradition that brings the community together, supports local businesses, and raises money for an important local nonprofit organization.