This is right by my house so there was no way I was going to skip it. You were allowed to bring in…read morea non-alcoholic beverage as long as it was in a non-glass container. Awesome! However, there were plenty of food trucks available with food and drink. The number of vendors was more than I expected for this little festival, but the amount can be improved upon. I am sure it will in future years. I saw a number of things that I have seen at other festivals earlier in the year, but I also saw some things for the first time. There was also live music and activities for kids. Historic Fourth Ward is a great venue for a festival- the park is lovely and you can take a walk on the BeltLine when you're done. The event goes on rain or shine.

This is the first year I've been to the Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival, and I thought it was…read moregreat! The park is just off the beltline, which makes it easy to walk to and from the event. There was a good collection of vendors selling arts and crafts. There were also food trucks, drinks, and a stage with live music. I was really surprised that it wasn't busier, but there really wasn't much of a crowd!

The festival definitely had a good number of tents even though it was on the smaller scale. It was…read morefree for sightseers but I'm guessing there's a fee to be a vendor. For anything art related or handcrafted, this was the place to pick up such things. There was also a small area that the food vendors congregated in with the occasional small booth set up throughout the park selling lemonade and ice cream. There was also a mini fair area with rides and an inflatable bouncy for the kiddies. Parking... Always a problem and concern. Well, my friend and I opted to park along the streets of the nearby neighborhoods. It seemed like all the cars were doing it so we went for it as well since we were going to only be there for an hour. Some areas were marked with signs that no parking was allowed so be on the look-out the next time the festival comes around.

The family and I attend both the Fall and Spring Festival on Ponce. Honestly, they are both very…read morealike as they tend to sell similar items. If you are into arts and crafts, you will enjoy this festival. They also have a few jumpy houses for kids. They can be purchased separate or you can buy an unlimited ride bracelet. [Review #398] (45th Review of 2016)

I had an amazing time at this event. I love going to the taste of, events because you get to try…read morerestaurant for that particular area. I was invited to go on a social media pass. And it just did not disappoint. The food was amazing. I was so stuffed by the time I left I had to just sit in my car and let it digest. I like that they have lots of tall tables for people to stand it and eat their food. There are also some seats that were closer up towards where the band was playing so it didn't feel too crowded and you didn't have anywhere to go. There were lots of different food choices. Sometimes when you go to these festivals there are more alcohol tents then food and that was not the case at this particular event. I love that there were so many food places to choose from and you were not over powered by the amount of alcohol tents. I will definitely go to this event again next year!

This was a great event. I can't wait to revisit in 2025. They had many vendors and the food was…read morevery good.

The Beltline Lantern Parade made its westside debut this year, and it was awesome. The parade went…read moredown the westside beltline, and ended at Lee and White. It was very well attended, and and I can tell that the participation will grow even larger next year. If you're a spectator, I recommend arriving early in order to score a good viewing spot.

I experienced my first Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade this past Saturday, September 10th, 2016. It…read morewas a lot of fun. The parade has existed since 2010, so 2016 was the parade's 7th year. According to the BeltLine website, more than 60,000 people showed up for the parade in 2015 (http://art.beltline.org/lantern-parade/). It's a big event. The parade took place on the BeltLine's Eastside Trail on an approximate 2-mile stretch that began at Irwin St (near Irwin Street Market and Krog Street Market) in Old Fourth Ward/Inman Park and ended at Monroe Dr (near Piedmont Park) in Midtown (northbound). We had dinner at Two Urban Licks, which is located directly on the Eastside Trail about halfway between the start and end points of the parade, and slipped into the parade from there. This is a completely free and casual event for both spectators and participants. Technically, you need a lantern to walk in the parade, but a couple of us tagged along with our friends who had lanterns, so we experienced this event from a marcher's point of view. While the parade officially begins at Irwin St, marchers can really hop on and hop off the parade route at any point so long as they're polite and don't disrupt the flow of the parade. There are workshops you can go to where they will teach you how to make your own original lantern for the event. Check out the lantern parade's website (link above) for more info and to sign up for these workshops. The lanterns I saw came in all shapes and sizes from giant, imposing Day of the Dead themed skeletons to cute little Pokemon. There were college-themed lanterns, fruits and vegetables (e.g. a bundle of purple grapes, a giant carrot), animals (e.g. sharks, phoenixes, unicorns), cartoon characters (e.g. the Powerpuff Girls), TV/movie themed lanterns (e.g. Stranger Things, Star Wars), and more. People also had fun with illuminated hats and clothing. Our friends made some awesome pineapple (very popular) and Kirby (Nintendo character) lanterns. To me, the parade was sort of like the Dragon Con parade, but with lanterns. You just had no idea what to expect. The creations ran the gamut and that's most of the fun of the parade in my opinion. Most lanterns appeared to be made of paper and illuminated with battery-operated lights. Both sides of the Eastside Trail were packed with spectators, especially around major BeltLine access points such as Ponce City Market and Piedmont Park. There was a concert going on at Piedmont Park afterwards. There were also porta potties located there. I valet parked at Two Urban Licks and after the parade ended (after 10:30pm), we walked back down the trail to the restaurant. By that time, the trail had mostly cleared of the masses. It was still busy, but not as packed and it was easy to walk in either direction. Note: If you take Uber or Lyft to the parade, be mindful of which side of the trail you want to be picked up or dropped off at. This can save you a lot of time since certain streets and intersections will be blocked off by the police.

I love festivals and I am glad that they are becoming trendy across the US. This one can't really…read morebeat the Duluth Fall Festival in September but it's not bad! This one is in June 11-12. Careful, it gets VERY hot on a June day in Atlanta. I recommend coming in the morning if you're afraid of it getting super hot. My friends and I had tents selling crafts here and it can get miserable so make sure you bring lots of water. This festival had crafts on the far right end of the street with soaps, art, carvings, and all kinds of things. THere are some local businesses of course handing out info and free giveaways such as chiropractic, roof cleaning, and other services. I thought the free food giveaways were a bomb. There was a local peach stand which was awesome, free bags of local organic quinoa chips, and other fun give aways. The local P'tree corners stand will hand out tote bags, I love P'tree corner banners,and free hand paddle fans which you definitely need. There is a giant guy about 7'2 walking around in a peach costume and another guy on stilts as a tree so make sure you see those two. There is live music and I honestly thought for a small festival, the entertainment was VERY good. GOod voices and very good talent. Definitely worth listening to and crucial to keeping everyone happy in such a warm day. Check out the stands that have hot dogs and funnel cakes! There are portable bathrooms at the end and there are cars at the end with some fancy car show going on for car enthusiasts!

FESTIVAL TIME, (Peachtree Corners)…read more I attended this festival a couple of years ago with my family and we all had a very nice time. The parking is great and there are shuttle carts that take you from your car to the venue or you can easily walk. It was a hot day and we were lucky enough to have the mayor as our driver. The festival is great for families because they have activities for everyone. The little ones will love the bounce house, face painting and other activities, everyone will enjoy wandering from table to table checking out the arts and crafts and who doesn't LOVE classic cars! It is just the perfect opportunity to get out, listen to live music, get some fresh air and just meet people. This year the festival will be marked by a pre-festival concert on Friday night, (June 12th) and the actual festival begins on Sat at 10am and continues until Sunday evening. Clear your calendar and save the date!

Piedmont art festival comes year and this time it was on 18th and 19th aug. festival had more than…read more250 art vendors. Festival had food carts, live music and games for children. There were so many unique creations and I think this is the best place to pick the art pieces including jewelry which is otherwise hard to find.

2015 was the 6th annual Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival. I actually did not come to shop, but…read morethought it was a good way to get in some exercise. In hindsight, I should have brought some money lol. This a large arts & crafts festival. I was pleasantly surprised by all of the booths! Alot of festivals have many booths for businesses (like window installation, etc), but there didn't seem to be too much of that. Works out for me since I rarely stop at those. The items tend to be on the higher end for an arts & crafts festival, but there were a number of things in my price range. I likely would have bought a few things if I had money. C'est la vie. I did walk away with a few cards so I could follow up with vendors later. And, hopefully, some of them will be back for other festivals. There is a children's area so that is great for those who have kids. I didn't notice a whole lot of food trucks, but maybe I missed them.

SHADE on a hot day..It's dangerous to have to sit in the direct sun..how is that having concern for…read morepeople..

Continuing for three days in Atlanta's Piedmont Park, this is a gigantic art festival and music…read morestage. I went through on Friday for about three hours. It's amazing how many different artists are here. At least 200 tents set up along the concrete pathways of the park. Jewelry, paintings, sculptures, each one completely unique. I saw some neat wrist straps made from machine badges, sculptures made with lunch boxes, glass works that looked so beautifully delicate, amber necklaces and bracelets, coffee cups and mugs mde from clay, landscapes and portraits. One artist's format uses insects (not actual insects, reproductions) and the beautiful purple butterflies fill a 3-foot by 5-foot picture frame. That one was for sale for $5000! Food vendors included barbecue, pineapple drinks, noodles, turkey legs, Ben & Jerry's, chicken strips and "meat on a stick." Credit card payments accepted. The festival is free to enter and there was some security. An Atlanta police officer idled by on his motorcycle a couple of times. It started off crowded and then the rain seemed to chase a few people away but by early afternoon, the crowds were back. We parked on a side street in a completely legal space. Free. There is paid parking nearby. Note that pets are NOT allowed in the park during the festival and Atlanta regulations prohibit smoking in the park, too. [Review 19535 overall - 591 in Georgia - 505 of 2023.]

We mainly came here to visit the freedom Tour exhibition and…read morewe also get to visit the other exhibition for free timed visit. We came as a family of 4 and definitely there is something to do and see for kids of all ages. Loved seeing the original documents of the declaration. Loved the cyclorama of the battle of Atlanta. What a massive drawing and the effort that has gone into the original creation and the pain to restore it. The painting is itself spectacular and top of that they have added a visual aids element to it and makes the whole art more digestible and easy to understand. There are other portions of the exhibit we come to visit and know lots of history about Atlanta. One day is not enough to cover all the exhibits.

Pretty fun place. I haven't been here since 2005, so it's changed a bunch…read more It was very crowded when we went, so harder to read everything and take your time at each exhibit. The tasting rooms were so packed, but the there are a ton of drink samples to choose from. The staff we encountered were friendly. Bathrooms were clean. Gift shop at the end with tons of options.