Each spring, the Grant Park Conservancy ensures that Atlanta residents enjoy a fun celebration of the warmer temperatures when the Pick'n in Grant Park Barbecue and Music Festival comes to town. This year, the fest takes over Grant Park on May 12th and 13th, and admission is free.

So stop by to taste test your way through the ribs, chicken, and pork entered in the barbecue competition. The actual contest takes place a few days before the festival, but competitors return to the park to dish out the award-winning fare on the 12th. Don't forget to explore the market, complete with one-of-a-kind gifts and decor, before heading to the stage to enjoy live music at the Pick'n in Grant Park Barbecue and Music Festival. Will you be attending this spring?