Grant Park Conservancy Unveils First Market in the Park Lineup

The Grant Park Conservancy is rolling out the first look at vendors and programming for Market in the Park, debuting Sunday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Boulevard Green, adjacent to Grant Park Gateway. Timed with Earth Day weekend, the opening market brings together a strong mix of local food, makers, and community partners, setting the tone for the Conservancy’s new monthly series.

The food lineup leads with a mix of established names and market-ready concepts. Sweet Auburn BBQ and Tio Lucho’s Hermanita pop-up headline the opening day with chef-driven dishes suited for an outdoor setting. They are joined by 2C Coffee and Tea, Plump Pressed Juice, and Curated Coffee, Books & Plants, along with artisan baking from Bistro to Go Inc., and handheld favorites from Coffyn Pyes. Plant-based treats from GOAP (Greatest Of All Pops), kombucha from Witchy Kombvchy and vegan options from Grant Park Coffeehouse round out a food lineup designed for a full afternoon in the park.

The vendor lineup pulls in a mix of vintage, handmade, and small-batch goods with a clear local thread. Vintage finds from Nostalgia The Vintique Market and Grant Park Vintage sit alongside mixed-metal jewelry from Pink Scorpio Handmade and The Nix Generation, sustainable goods from Joyful Jarra, and upcycled fashion from Magpie Dreams and Honeybear Handmade. Handmade ceramics by Christina Kosinski, concrete and mixed-material planters from Luke’s Pots, and artisan kitchen goods from Beloved Gourmet add to the mix, alongside accessories and one-of-a-kind pieces from vendors like Fused Forever.

Plant and garden vendors also play a strong role in the opening lineup, with Roots & Relics, Greenshed Gardens, and Love Joy Farm offering houseplants, herbs, orchids, and seasonal starts, joined by Georgia-grown fruit from Georgia Proud Provisions.

Programming is layered throughout the day, with a focus on families, education, and hands-on participation. Zoo Atlanta will be on-site with interactive programming centered on wildlife and conservation as part of the Earth Day weekend kickoff. CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials) will provide resources on recycling and waste reduction, while The Little Gym of Grant Park will host movement-based activities for kids. Additional activities include LEGO-based play from Snapology of Atlanta East and storytelling from True Heart Tails and Chill and Quill Publishing.

Additional experiences include a free yoga session at 10 a.m., open to all ages; a seed paper activity hosted by the Conservancy; and live music throughout the day, with Caribbean Steel, R&Bern, and Port Royal kicking off at 11 a.m.

Market in the Park will also take place on May 17 and June 14, with each month introducing new vendors, fresh programming, and seasonal additions. The series arrives as Conservancy-led improvements continue across the park, including the transformation of the historic Milledge Fountain area into an outdoor classroom and theatre, alongside ongoing enhancements at the Boulevard Green and Gateway entrance.

Designed around a simple idea, goods and gatherings for all, Market in the Park reflects the Conservancy’s ongoing work to create more ways to experience and connect with Grant Park. Parking is available at the Grant Park Gateway facility, located at 759 Boulevard SE. For additional information, visit www.gpconservancy.org and follow along on Instagram at @grantpark.atlanta.