It’s almost time for the 22nd annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival!
This popular festival takes place on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday, August 25th, 2024, in Grant Park.
As always, festival admission is FREE.
All entertainment is free as well, and you can see the concert schedule below.
August in Atlanta is known for sweltering heat, but Grant Park is home to some of Atlanta’s oldest and tallest trees to provide relief.
The outdoor fun includes an artist market, food trucks, craft beer, kids bouncy house village, and a music line-up that just gets better every year.
All the details are below, including the music line-up, list of food vendors, and tips for getting there and parking.
Festival hours:
- Saturday — 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- View the festival website
You may also be interested in the House in the Park Music Festival on Labor Day Weekend.
Tickets are just $15 in advance, for a full day of entertainment.
Browse our big list of FREE outdoor movies and our complete guide to FREE outdoor concerts this summer!
Artist Market
More than 200 artisans and craftsmen will be selling their goods — including art, photography, oil paintings, jewelry, silver, metal work, wood items, sculpture, blow glass, ceramics, pottery and more.
The artists market is open till 7 p.m. each day.
View the list of participating artists
Food
You can expect traditional festival foods like corn dogs and funnel cakes — as well as healthier options like chopped salads and frozen yogurt.
The 2024 food vendors include:
- Carbart’s K-dogs
- Willamson Bros. Bar-B-Q
- Ms Pearl’s
- Wild Caught Seadood
- Gumbowl
- Papa Lou’s Kitchen
- Green Beans ATL
- Curated Coffee
- King of Pops
- The Creamy Spot
- YOM Ice Cream
- Complete list: summershadefestival.org/food-market
Kids Zone
There are plenty of FREE activities this year, including a Kids Bouncy House Village.
In past years you could alsop buy tickets (or an unlimited activity wristband) for the kids to experience the bungee trampoline, obstacle course, giant slide, or toddler’s playland.
The 2024 music line-up
The details have not yet been released, but you can check back here or check the music line-up online for scheduled times.
Know before you go
Dogs are NOT allowed on the festival grounds. You know the drill — it’s a city of Atlanta permitting rule. Please don’t bring a pet of any kind and expect the rules to flex for you.
Outside alcohol is not allowed, but you can purchase adult beverages on site.
You’ll find several free water stations around the park, as the weather is expected to be hot. You can also visit one of several misting tents that will help you cool off.
Getting there and parking
Parking in and around Grant Park will be limited. PLEASE consider alternative means of transportation.
If you do choose to drive, your paid parking options are listed here.
Of course, you can also walk, rideshare, carpool, ride your bike or rent a Relay Bike, or ride an electric scooter!
If you bring your own bicycle, you can park it safely with the bike valet.
The closest MARTA station to the festival is the King Memorial MARTA station on the blue/green rail line. You can walk from the station, but plan on it taking 35 minutes. (Or, you can rent a Relay bike at the station).
MARTA Train and Walk/Bike Directions
- Take a blue or green line train to the King Memorial MARTA station
- Go to street level and turn left on Grant Street/Hillard Street.
- Walk two short blocks to Memorial Drive and turn left again.
- At Cherokee Avenue turn right — Cherokee will take you straight to the park.
View the MARTA guide for getting to the Summer Shade Festival