Plan your final hurrah of the summer with the thriving two-day Grant Park Summer Shade Festival! At the end of August every year, you can soak up the last rays of summer sun and relax with your family and friends at this iconic annual festival. The festival celebrates Atlanta’s oldest public park, and is, as always, free for everyone to enjoy!
What can attendees of the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival expect?
Other than a great time, festival-goers can expect some truly delicious food and drinks, local artisan goods and art, and live music! Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and an appetite for a truly wonderful day in the shade!
And to see the musical lineup, check out their website here!© Oh Snap Kid (Ryan Purcell) 2007 – 2017
Run at the Festival for a good cause
To kick off the festival, join the rest of the runners at the Summer Shade Festival for a 5K, Stroller Stroll and a free kid’s Tot Trot (ages 5 and under) hosted by Adams Realtors! The run begins just before the festival, at 8am on Saturday, August 24th.
The race begins at the main entrance to Zoo Atlanta (800 Cherokee Ave), and winds through historic Grant Park on a scenic route! Right after the race finishes, all participants 21+ will be treated to a free draft beer, courtesy of Dakota Blue (you must show ID)
All proceeds go to supporting the Grant Park Conservancy, which has a mission to restore, maintain, and enhance the historic park for future generations.
For more details about the race and how to sign up, head to the festivals website here!© Oh Snap Kid (Ryan Purcell) 2007 – 2017
Festival Details
Where: Grant Park, Atlanta, Georgia (South)
When:
Saturday, August 24 (race begins at 8am and festival begins at 10am)
Sunday, August 25, 2024 – ending at 6pm
This event is rain or shine, and is great fun for the whole family! Get all the details on their website here.