Roll Out the Barrels

Roll Out the Barrels 2020 Update

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the 2020 Roll Out the Barrels event - originally scheduled for May 21 - has been postponed. We are working on rescheduling for later this year, and will post any updates here, in our monthly E-newsletter, and on our social media pages. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will join us in the future to support this community event.

What is Roll Out the Barrels?


Roll Out the Barrels is an annual event (typically held in May) that raises awareness of stormwater runoff, water pollution, and water conservation, all while promoting local artists and supporting environmental education. Local artists turn rain barrels into beautiful pieces of functional art to be auctioned off in support of the Athens Green School Program, an initiative to ensure environmental education is taught in the classroom.
ROTB 2019
ROTB 2017
proud barrel owners
Roll Out the Barrels 2019

Why Rain Barrels?


Water pollution is a serious problem in Athens-Clarke County and green infrastructure, such as rain barrels and other rain harvesters, are an important component in addressing that problem. Rain barrels are easy to install and can be used to protect water by both reducing stormwater runoff and reducing the need to pull from city water supplies for lawn-care and car washing.

Contact stormwater@accgov.com for more information. This event is organized by the Stormwater Management Program and the Water Conservation Office, with support from Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful.