Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 3/14/23
Spring is in the Air at the Spring Festival on Ponce: April 1-2
Celebrating blooming flowers, sunshine and warmer weather, the annual Spring Festival on Ponce is returning to historic Olmsted Linear Park on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, festival-goers are invited explore and purchase works from approximately 125 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more. While taking in the beautiful landscape and charming park, attendees can enjoy an array of local food trucks, beverages, a children’s play area, live acoustic music, a DJ, and much more. The event is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome. For more information about the Spring Festival on Ponce (1451 Ponce de Leon Avenue N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307), please visit www.festivalonponce.com or www.affps.com.
Hop On Over to Sandy Springs Artsapalooza: April 8-9
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza returns on Saturday, April 8 and Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. The award-winning free festival features more than 150 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more. Transforming the tree-lined streets of Sandy Springs into an expansive outdoor art gallery, festival-goers will have the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, participate in hands-on art activities, and enjoy live acoustic performances. The event also has a children’s area and plenty of food trucks and beverages for all tastes. On Easter Sunday, the Atlanta Foundation For Public Spaces is hosting the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Sandy Springs with over 10,000 hidden Easter eggs. The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome. For more information about Sandy Springs Artsapalooza (6100 Lake Forest Dr. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328) please visit http://sandyspringsartsapalooza.com or www.affps.com.
7th Annual Duluth Spring Arts Festival: April 29-30
The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is thrilled to once again present the Duluth Springs Arts Festival on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The award-winning, two-day, outdoor festival will be held in the fun, vibrant, and culturally diverse City of Duluth, home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art-buying communities in Georgia. Featuring more than 125 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists, jewelers, and more, festival goers will have the opportunity to explore, shop, view artist demonstrations, and enjoy mouthwatering options from local food trucks, live acoustic music, and much more. The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome. For more information about the Duluth Springs Arts Festival (3167 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096 ), visit www.duluthartsfestival.com or www.affps.com.
Sip, Shop and Stroll at Roswell Spring Arts Festival: May 6-7
Kick off the month of May at the Roswell Spring Arts Festival on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of Roswell City Hall. Known for its preservation of history, celebration of the arts, and the cultivation of the entrepreneurial spirit, Roswell is recognized as a family-friendly and enthusiastic art-buying community. A fun and free annual tradition, the two-day outdoor festival will feature approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more. Festival goers will also have the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, dance performances, food trucks with healthy alternatives and more. The festival is open to all ages and dogs are welcome. For more information about the Roswell Spring Arts Festival (38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075) visit www.roswellartfestival.com or www.affps.com.
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend at Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival: May 13-14
Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival will return to beautiful Chastain Park on Park Drive in Buckhead on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. An ideal destination to bring the family and pups, the award-winning, two-day festival is free to attend and features more than 185 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft artisans, glass blowers, jewelers and more. Event goers are also invited to view artist demonstrations and enjoy live acoustic music, a DJ, a children’s area, and food trucks and beverages for all tastes. The Chastain Park Spring Festival (4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta, GA 30327) takes place rain or shine and is open to all ages. For more information, please visit www.chastainparkartsfestival.com and www.affps.com.
Summertime Fun at Piedmont Park Arts Festival: August 19-20
Recognized as one of the best outdoor festivals in Atlanta, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns to the heart of Midtown on Saturday, August 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and held in picturesque Piedmont Park, the festival will feature approximately 250 artists including painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalworkers, glass blowers, jewelers, and crafters. Festival enthusiasts are also invited to enjoy live acoustic music, DJ sets from Captains of Revelry, a children’s play area, and a variety of festival food and drinks for all tastes. Free to attend, the event is open to all ages and dogs are welcome. For more information on the Piedmont Park Arts Festival (1215 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA 30309), visit piedmontparkartsfestival.com or www.affps.com
