Prohibition In The Park Set For July 29 In Sandy Springs

Editor's note: this story has been updated.

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- If you'are a fan of the Roaring 20's, then you don't want to miss Heritage Sandy Springs' Prohibition in the Park.

This elegant evening in the gardens at Heritage Green will be held from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 29. All proceeds will benefit the Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market and Historic Resources Program.

In a joint venture with the Farmers Market and Historic Resources Program, Heritage Sandy Springs will present the history of moonshine and speakeasies from Sandy Springs, to the metro-Atlanta area, and throughout the state of Georgia.

Four cocktail bars and a speakeasy will feature the unique histories of five liquors. At each of the five bars, sponsored by The Savvy Cellars and JR Revelry Bourbon Whiskey, guests will receive complimentary cocktail tasting infused with fruit and herbs from the Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market.

Guests can experience the feel of the Prohibition-era in the cigar lounge, sponsored by Sandy Springs Cigars. Hors d'oeuvres will be prepared by Brooklyn Café, Savor Bar & Kitchen, Slope’s Barbeque, CalyRoad Creamery, and Cloud Catering.

Of course, you can't have a Prohibition-era party without jazz. You can expect this music to provide the audio backdrop while authors Mary O. Boyle and Ron Smith discuss their historical book, "Prohibition in the Park" with interested guests.

This book has generously been donated to the event’s silent auction, as well as a one-of-a-kind Frabel glass sculpture. A full list of silent auction items can be found on the web, where online bidding will open to the public on June 15.

Tickets to Prohibition in the Park are $50 for Heritage Sandy Springs Members and $75 for non-members. Cocktail attire is requested; themed outfits are encouraged.

To purchase tickets, visit www.heritagesandyspring.org. For more information, call 404-851-9111 x2 or e-mail mswindell@heritagesandysprings.org.

Photo: a moonshine bust in Sandy Springs. Credit: Heritage Sandy Springs