Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 1/28/25

Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces 2025 Spring festival line-up.

Spring is in the Air at the Spring Festival on Ponce

Celebrating blooming flowers, sunshine and warmer weather, the annual Spring Festival on Ponce is returning to historic Olmsted Linear Park on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 6, 2025, 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 workers, 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, 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.comor www.affps.com.  

Hop Over to Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Easter Weekend 

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza returns on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The award-winning, free festival features more than 150 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft makers, 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 music. The event also has an expansive children’s area and plenty of food trucks and beverages for all tastes. At 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday, the festival is once again hosting the largest Easter Egg Hunt in Sandy Springs with over 10,000 hidden Easter eggs. Kids are asked to arrive early with a small bag or basket. 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), visit sandyspringsartsapalooza.com or www.affps.com. 

Sip, Shop and Stroll at Roswell Spring Arts Festival 

Kick off the month of May at the Roswell Spring Arts Festival on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 4, 2025, 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 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, metalworkers, 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

Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival will return to beautiful Chastain Park on Park Drive in Buckhead on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025, 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. Eventgoers are also invited to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live acoustic music, DJs, an expansive children’s area, and food trucks and beverages for all tastes. Chastain Park Spring Arts 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.comand www.affps.com.  

Art is in Bloom at the Duluth Spring Arts Festival 

An annual traditional, Duluth Springs Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, 2025, 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, which is home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art-buying communities in Georgia. Featuring a diverse mix of painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists, jewelers, and more, festival goers will have the opportunity to explore, shop, view artist demonstrations, and enjoy mouthwatering eats, live 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. 

Spring has Sprung at the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival 

Join the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces as they celebrate the return of the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival on Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two-day festival will once again be held in Historic Fourth Ward Park which is conveniently located along the bustling Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail. Festival goers are invited to explore painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, woodwork and handcrafted items. The festival also features live DJs courtesy of Captains of Revelry, food vendors, drinks, a children’s area, art demonstrations, games, and more. The event is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome. For more information about the Sandy Springs Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival (592 N. Angier Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308), visit www.oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com or www.affps.com. Stay connected on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OldFourthWardParkArtsFestival.