Summer Shade Festival
Fun in the Shade - Summer Shade
Seventh Annual Event Celebrates Food, Art, Music and Fun in Historic Grant Park
What
The Summer Shade Festival, held each year in Atlanta's oldest public park, welcomes attendees to a full weekend of fun. In 2009, the Seventh Annual Summer Shade Festival includes a variety of live music performances, a juried Artist Show and Market and delicious food from local restaurants. The Children's Area is a family favorite with storytellers, jugglers, sing-a-longs and kid sized craft projects.
Corks & Forks: A Fine Food and Wine Event has become a beloved part of the Summer Shade Festival. Guests at Corks & Forks are delighted by the signature dishes from some of Atlanta's Top Restaurants along with wine and craft ale pairings. Corks & Forks also features seated wine seminars and beer tastings.
When
Summer Shade Festival
Saturday, August 29: 10-a.m.-11p.m.
Sunday, August 30: 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Corks & Forks: 1-5 p.m. both days
Adams Realtors 5K Run for the Park - Saturday, August 29: 8 a.m. Start Time
Where
Historic L.P. Grant Park
537 Park Avenue, Atlanta 30312
Park Avenue/Berne Street Intersection
404-521-0938
Tickets
The Summer Shade Festival is a free event.
Corks & Forks is a ticketed event. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door each day. Tickets are available at www.summershade.org
Who
The Summer Shade Festival is organized by the Grant Park Conservancy. Saturday morning welcomes the Adams Realtors 5K Run for the Park. In 2009, Grant Park celebrates its 126th anniversary, making it the city's oldest public park. Initially established by a gift of 100 acres from the estate of railroad magnate Lemuel Pratt Grant in 1883, Grant Park was once referred to as a resort area due to its natural flowing springs, carriage trails, shaded walking paths and big beautiful trees. Today, Grant Park welcomes more than 2 million visitors each year who still enjoy it as a place of respite in a now busy city.
The Grant Park Conservancy is a non-profit organization committed to the preservation, restoration and maintenance of historic L.P. Grant Park. www.gpconservancy.org
For more information contact Carrie Whitney 404-822-1078 or carrie@launchatlanta.com