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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.
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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 active.com 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.summershadefestival.org. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @GPSummerShade and Facebook at www.facebook.com/SummerShadeFestival.
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 active.com 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.summershadefestival.org. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @GPSummerShade and Facebook at www.facebook.com/SummerShadeFestival.
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