EAST ATLANTA’S NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY
Pull up a chair. Bring your people. Our favorite neighborhood tradition is back on Newton Avenue.
Come on overFriends. Family. Neighbors. You.
A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Saturday, November 14, from 1 PM. Bring your appetite, your friends, and a little room for one more neighbor.
Enter the cook-off for free in one of two categories: vegetarian or meat. Taste decides the category winners, with a separate award for presentation. We’ll provide tables, bowls, and utensils.
Enter the chili cook-off ↗Entry deadline, chili quantities, arrival and judging times, power arrangements, and prizes will be confirmed.
Help keep the table full after the chili is gone. Bring cornbread, a savory side, salad, toppings, or a dessert. Have a signature dish? There’s room for that, too. Drinks are provided.
Choose something to bring ↗The bounce house and sidewalk chalk are confirmed, and we’ll have live music. Band details and activity times will be shared when they’re ready.
November 14, 2026 · Starts at 1 PM · Rain or shine. Free to attend for East Atlanta Village neighbors and their friends. Donations help keep the tradition going.
End time, cook-off judging, and the detailed schedule are still to come. If you can, stick around afterward to help us break down and tidy the block.
FEED THE BLOCK
A little planning keeps the potluck full. Tell us what you’re bringing so we can make room for everyone.
Free entry. Vegetarian and meat categories, judged on taste, plus a presentation award. Tables, bowls, and utensils are provided.
Enter your chiliOpens a Google Form. Tell us your category, ingredients, estimated quantity, and any equipment needs. Arrival and judging details will be confirmed.
Pick from the suggested menu, or bring your signature dish. Cornbread, mac and cheese, rice, salads, vegetables, toppings, fruit, and a few desserts all have a place.
Choose a potluck dishOpens a Google Form. Choices aren’t automatically reserved; organizers will review the menu and get in touch if we need to balance it. Drop-off details will be confirmed.
Please include ingredients and known allergens in your signup, and bring a label with your dish. Drinks are provided. Have a question or need to change your signup? Say hello to the organizers ↗
THE BEST PART? THE PEOPLE.
Bring your friends, your family, and that neighbor you’ve been meaning to say hello to.
FROM THE NEWTON ARCHIVES
A few favorite moments from past block parties. Tap a photo for the full picture.
MEET US IN THE FLATLANDS
Newton Avenue SE, between Flat Shoals Avenue and Dorr Avenue, in East Atlanta.
Parking: Try Lil’ Newton, May Avenue, or Dorr Avenue. Please follow posted restrictions and keep driveways clear.
Restroom locations, accessible access, drop-off details, and street-closure information will be posted once confirmed.
Get directions ↗SATURDAY · NOVEMBER 14, 2026 · 1 PM
Wander a playful little version of our block. Stop by the signs to discover the party along the way.
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LOCAL BUSINESSES. ONE HAPPY BLOCK.
November on Newton brings together hundreds of neighbors from around East Atlanta. Help make this neighborhood tradition happen and introduce your business to the people who live, eat, shop, and find their local services here.
Invitations spread through word of mouth and flyers shared with surrounding neighbors.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 · EAST ATLANTA
01 / A LITTLE LOCAL LOVE
$150one-time · 2026 event
A welcoming way for a local business to help keep the tradition going.
02 / A NEIGHBORHOOD TRADITION
$250one-time · 2026 event
Put your name behind a round of neighborhood hospitality.
03 / MAKE A MOMENT HAPPEN
$500one-time · 2026 event
Meet neighbors in person while helping support the chili cook-off, music, kids’ activities, or a water station.
MORE WAYS TO PITCH IN
Goods & services. Ice, cups, printing, equipment, food, or gift cards can make a big difference. Cash, useful goods, or a mix of both can count toward a package. We’ll agree on the contribution’s value and recognition in advance, based on what the event needs and would reasonably pay for it.
Match the neighborhood. Offer to match donations up to a limit you choose. We’ll agree on the amount, timing, and recognition together.
Let’s talk about your idea ↗LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN
Email us your business name, preferred package, and website. We’ll confirm availability, placement, payment details, and your logo details before you commit.
Packages support the November 14, 2026 event. Website recognition runs through December 31, 2026; on-site recognition is for event day. Activity and beverage-station placements depend on availability and are confirmed with the organizers. A Block Partner supports an agreed activity; it does not automatically cover its full cost or include beverage sponsorship.
Businesses provide an approved logo and website link. Table space is included with Block Partner. Confirm the footprint, equipment, and any power needs with organizers before committing. Category exclusivity, flyer placement, social-media posts, and attendee contact lists are not included. Sponsorship inquiries are not reservations or payments. Any weather-related changes to recognition will be agreed with sponsors.
BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD. FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Donations help cover permits, security, portable restrooms, supplies, and beverages. Our suggested neighborhood contribution is $50, and any amount is appreciated. Attendance is free—giving is always optional.
Newton Avenue · November 14, 2026
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The party street is walkable. Houses and the neighborhood beyond are scenery.
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