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UPTOWN ATLANTA MARKET LAUNCHES SATURDAY ON THE LAWN

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 4/29/26

Weekly market will run each Saturday from May 2 to Nov. 14, featuring over 20 diverse food vendors, artisanal crafts, live music and kid-friendly activities

Calling all intown foodies! Uptown Atlanta Market debuts this Saturday on The Lawn at Uptown. Hosted from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m, the weekly event will be held every Saturday through Nov. 14 and feature over 20 diverse food vendors, as well as a lineup of local artisans selling handmade goods, crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Beyond the market, guests will also enjoy live music during the day, nighttime DJ sets and kids activities including inflatables, face painting and games. Sponsor activations, giveaways and seasonal themed experiences will complete the programming, with a rotating lineup of food vendors ensuring that there is something new to discover each week.

Uptown Market will take place on The Lawn, Uptown’s expansive community park adjacent to Market Street. The event series is free and open to all ages. Convenient parking is located in the Uptown City Center Deck and will cost $5 for the first two hours. Free parking is also available in the Garson and City Center decks with a valid MARTA ticket.

Coinciding with Uptown Market is Uptown’s Movies on The Lawn, a weekly Thursday night screening featuring popular films, themed activations and special offerings from Uptown tenants. Movies on The Lawn kicks off with a screening of “Clueless” on May 7.

For more information and a lineup of vendors, visit uptownmarketatl.com. For more information about events at Uptown Atlanta, visit uptownatlanta.com and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.

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

FALL FESTIVAL ON PONCE RETURNS TO OLMSTED LINEAR PARK THIS WEEKEND

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 10/3/23

Two-Day Arts Festival Featuring 125 Displays of Local and Regional Artists, Children’s Area, Live Music and More! 

Free to Attend on Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th

Presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, the Fall Festival on Ponce is returning to Olmsted Linear Park this Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, 2023. The two-day festival will feature 125 displays of local and regional fine art and crafts along with folk and outsider art. While taking in the beautiful fall foliage and charming park, festival-goers are invited to enjoy local food trucks, beverages, a children’s play area, DJ sets from Captains of Revelry and much more.  The Fall Festival on Ponce (Olmsted Linear Park,1451 Ponce de Leon Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307) is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome.  For more information about the festival, please visit www.festivalonponce.com or www.affps.com.

PIEDMONT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL 2023 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/17/23

Featuring an Expansive Artist Market, Music, Children’s Area, Food Trucks and More Free to Attend on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20, 2023

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