22ND ANNUAL SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS AUGUST
Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/28/24
Free, Family-Friendly Festival in Historic Grant Park Featuring Live Music, an Artist Market, Kids Bouncy House Village, Food Trucks and Much More
Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25, 2024
For over two decades, the Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival has welcomed music, art, and event enthusiasts to close out summer during two fun-filled days celebrating Atlanta’s oldest park. The 22nd annual Summer Shade Festival will take place on Saturday, August 24, beginning at 10 a.m., and Sunday, August 25, beginning at 10 a.m. Open to all ages and free to attend, this two-day, fun-filled festival will once again feature an impressive lineup of live music throughout the weekend, in addition to an expansive artist market. With two days of family-friendly activities, Kids Bouncy House Village, 5K run, and delicious bites from local food trucks and vendors, there is no better way to end the summer.
On Saturday morning at 8 am, runners, walkers and strollers are invited to kick off the festival at the annual Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K. Raising funds to support the Grant Park Conservancy, the race starts and finishes at the main entrance of Zoo Atlanta. Pre-registration is now open here. The festival is produced by and benefits the Grant Park Conservancy, the non-profit organization committed to the restoration, maintenance, and beautification of historic Grant Park. Additional details about the 2024 festival including the full performer lineup will be announced in the coming months. To learn more about the Grant Park Conservancy and to make a donation, visit gpconservancy.org/get-involved/support.
For the most up to date information on this year’s Summer Shade Festival, visit www.summershadefestival.org. Stay connected on Instagram at @grantpark.atlanta and Facebook at facebook.com/SummerShadeFestival.
Photo: Colin Boddy
SUMMER SHADE 2024 MUSIC LINEUP
Saturday:
Main Stage:
12:00 p.m. – Yes Ma’am
12:55 p.m. – The Judies 1:55 p.m. – Front Porch Session Players
2:50 p.m. – Das Kaiser
3:50 p.m. – Rare Birds
4:45 p.m. – Migrant Worker
6:00 p.m. – Khaliko
7:00 p.m. – Higher Choir
8:40 p.m. – Magnapop
Gazebo:
11:30 a.m. – Fresh Press
1:45 p.m. – Rusty Cars
3:30 p.m. – Chasing the Light
Sunday:
Main Stage:
12:00 p.m. – Whatever She Is
1:00 p.m. – Jeremy Ray and the Howdy Men
2:05 p.m. – Solid State Radio
3:10 p.m. – Pre Dawn Pours
4:35 p.m. – Rrest
5:45 p.m. – Jackson County Line
Gazebo:
11:30 a.m. – Ray Dunlap
1:45 p.m. – Peet Midnight and the Back Taxes
3:30 p.m. – Chasing the Light
