This weekend is the iconic Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival in Atlanta, and you definitely don’t want to miss out on all the fun. With tons of local artisans, delicious food, live, local music, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the festival! Keep scrolling to learn more.
What is the Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival?
Every year, the the Chastain Park Arts Festival shows OUT in Atlanta. This amazing two-day outdoor event, located in the largest public park in Fulton County, is a huge celebration of local art, music, community and more.
The festival has five main goals:
- Give back to the community through art
- Create a venue that emphasizes local and Georgian artists, so they have a show they can depend on in their own back yard
- Bring a festival to the folks in the northern part of Fulton county
- Create a festival for Artists by Artists, letting the artist have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival
- Create a show unlike any other in the City of Atlanta, bringing together outstanding local, regional and national artists.
And the best part of all? This festival is always FREE and open to the public!
What can guests expect at the festival?
Art, art, art! The Chastain Park area is rich with one of the largest and most enthusiastic art-buying communities in the Atlanta area.
And at the Chastain Park Arts Festival, you can expect tons of amazing art, community, food, music and more. The festival is set to feature up to 185 fine painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more!
While you’re there, you can also:
- view artist demonstrations
- enjoy live entertainment
- participate in hands-on art activities
- enjoy festival foods and beverages
The Festival benefits a scholarship fund for local artists administered by the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces.
Okay, okay! I’m in! Details, please.
Where: Chastain Park | 4469 Stella Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30327
When: May 9th – 10th, 2026 | Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM & Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Entrance Fee: FREE
You can learn more on their website, here!See you at the Chastain Park Arts Festival this weekend, Atlanta!
