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| Location | Atlanta | ||
| Dates | August 27, 2016 - August 28, 2016 | ||
| Description: | 14TH ANNUAL GRANT PARK SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL SET FOR AUGUST 27-28, 2016 Two Fun-Filled Days Featuring Live Music, an Expansive Artist Market, Food Trucks, Craft Beer, a 5K Run, Farmers Market and Much More Atlanta, Georgia (June 15, 2016) â An annual tradition for more than a decade, the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival will welcome music and art lovers to Atlanta's oldest park for two days of nonstop fun on Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2016. Presented by and benefiting the Grant Park Conservancy, the festival will once again feature an impressive lineup of live music throughout the weekend on two stages in addition to an expansive artist market that will double in size for this year's event. Open to all ages and free to attend, the 14th annual Summer Shade Festival will also have a diverse selection of local food trucks with offerings for all tastes, craft beer, a Kids Zone, a 5K run, a farmers market and much more. On Saturday morning at 8 a.m., runners, walkers and strollers are welcome to kick off the weekend's festivities during the annual Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K, which includes free kid's tot trot for ages 5 and under and a stroller stroll along the race course. Raising funds to support the Grant Park Conservancy and its efforts to restore the park, the course map start and finish at the main entrance to Zoo Atlanta. Pre-registration for is available at ********.*** or onsite at 7 a.m. For the first year, festival goers are also invited to explore the Grant Park Farmers Market on both Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Located in the area surrounding the Milledge Fountain at the Corner of Cherokee Avenue and Milledge Avenue, the celebrated market will be nestled in the expanded artist market and will feature free chef's demonstrations and educational activities for adults and kids in addition to a wealth of vendors selling an array of artisanal goods including fresh vegetables, cheeses, breads and meats. Additional details about the 2016 festival including the full performer lineup will be announced in the coming weeks. For the most up to date information, visit www.********.***. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @GPSummerShade and Facebook at www.********.***/SummerShadeFestival. What: 14th Annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival Where: Grant Park 840 Cherokee Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30312 When: Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2016 - Saturday, August 27 - 5K Run for the Park - 8 a.m. - Saturday, August 27 - Farmers Market - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Saturday, August 28 â Festival - 10 a.m. to 10: p.m. - Sunday, August 28 - Farmers Market - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Sunday, August 28 â Festival - 11 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free; All Ages Welcome Benefiting: The Grant Park Conservancy - a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration and enhancement of Grant Park. Parking: Parking lots are available off Boulevard Avenue or off Cherokee Avenue. There will also be street parking along Cherokee Avenue, Park Avenue, Atlanta Avenue, Berne Street and Sydney Street. There will also be a free bike valet courtesy of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition. Sponsors: Beacon Atlanta, Moe's Southwest Grill, Starr Hill, Creative Loafing, Bright Horizons, and PNC. About the Grant Park Conservancy: The Grant Park Conservancy (GPC) is a non-profit, membership-based organization with a mission of protecting, enhancing and preserving Atlanta's oldest park. At 131 acres, Grant Park is the fourth largest park in metro Atlanta. The Conservancy's role is to spearhead and supplement projects in the park that could not otherwise be undertaken by the city due to reduced staff and budget cuts. Visit www.********.*** for more information. | ||
| Contact name | Sign Up To Be A Member | ||
| Phone | Sign Up To Be A Member | ||
| Show hours | Sat 10-10 Sun 11-7:30 | ||
| Public Admission Price | Free | ||
| Year # | n/a | ||
| Entertainment | Live Music, Arts & Crafts | ||
| Activities | Food Trucks, Art Vendors | ||
| Art/Craft Space price | $25 | ||
| Maps and Directions (from Google Maps) | |||
| Grant Park 840 Cherokee Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30312 | |||
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