The 9th Annual Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival takes over Harmony Park in Oakhurst on August 15th this year, and will be headlined by Atlanta-native Michelle Malone.

In a note to DM, BBB Chairman Bryan Swann promises more barbecue than ever and notes that the festival “has raised nearly $100,000 for the Decatur Community in the last 3 years alone.”

Watch Malone jam at the Attic after the jump…

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Greg helps me out by sending in the details…

Earth Day ‘09 – Oakhurst’s Harmony Park

4/18/09 10am-2pm

Join the Earth Day celebration in Oakhurst’s Harmony Park, featuring birds of prey, educational activities, crafts and earth friendly activities.  Enjoy music by the Morgan Rowe Band and Sydney Rhame.  Join the Giant Puppet Parade featuring the Seed and Feed Marching Abominables at 12:30pm.  (Parade line up is at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church.

Earth Day partners and participants include the City of Decatur, Oakhurst Community Garden, Oakhurst Presbyterian Church and Samuel L. Jones Boys and Girls Club.

Sponsors- Oakhurst Community Garden, City of Decatur and Renewal Design Build.

For information call 678-553-6543 or email sallywylde@mindspring.com or greg.white@decaturga.com

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the 8th Annual BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival at Harmony Park in Oakhurst! Weather is lookin’ good, so pack your appetite and head on over!

Here are the details straight from the festival’s website…

Mark your calendar for August 16, 2008, and don’t miss the 8th Annual Decatur Barbeque Blues & Bluegrass Festival, at Harmony Park in Decatur. The gates open at 4:00pm and there will be live music until 10:00pm. Tickets are $5 per person with kids 10 and under admitted free. Please note that no outside coolers will be permitted on the site.

Decatur’s 8th Annual BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival is brought to you by three non-profit groups: the Community Center of South Decatur, the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association and the Decatur Recreation Department. All proceeds of the festival will be invested directly into the Decatur community.

When: Saturday, August 16 – 4pm-10pm

Location: Harmony Park in Oakhurst, south of downtown Decatur >> map

Scrumptious Food : Barbeque with all the fixin’s provided by OB’s in McDonough, Georgia

Cold Beer: Peroni, Sierra Nevada, and Miller LiteEntry Fee: Adults $5, children under 10 admitted FREE!

No Coolers Allowed!