Grant Park Summer Shade Festival Announces Dates For 15Th Annual Event This August 2017
GRANT PARK SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES DATES
FOR 15TH ANNUAL EVENT THIS AUGUST 2017
Two Fun-Filled Days Featuring Live Music, an Expansive Artist Market,
Food Trucks, Craft Beer, a 5K Run, Farmers Market and Much More
Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, 2017
Atlanta, Georgia – Raising approximately 87 thousand dollars for the Grant Park Conservancy at the 2016 event, the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival will once again welcome music and art lovers to Atlanta’s oldest park for two days of nonstop fun on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, 2017. Presented by and benefiting the Grant Park Conservancy, the festival will once again feature an impressive lineup of live music throughout the weekend on two stages in addition to an expansive artist market, Kids Zone, 5K run, and a dedicated VIP area. Open to all ages and free to attend, the 15th annual Summer Shade Festival will also have a diverse selection of local food trucks with offerings for all tastes, Monday Night Brewing craft beer, Bold Rock Cider, and Frida Kahlo Tequila and Status Vodka cocktails and more.
On Saturday morning at 8 a.m., runners, walkers and strollers are welcome to kick off the weekend’s festivities during the annual Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K, which includes free kid’s tot trot for ages 5 and under and a stroller stroll along the race course. Raising funds to support the Grant Park Conservancy and its efforts to restore the park, the course map start and finish at the main entrance to Zoo Atlanta. Pre-registration for is available at active.com or onsite at 7 a.m.
Additional details about the 2017 festival including the full performer lineup will be announced in the coming months. For the most up to date information, visit www.summershadefestival.org. Stay connected on Twitter and Instagram at @GPSummerShade and Facebook at www.facebook.com/SummerShadeFestival.
What: 15th Annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
Where: Grant Park 840 Cherokee Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30312
When: Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, 2017
Cost: Free; All Ages Welcome
Benefiting: The Grant Park Conservancy – a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration and enhancement of Grant Park.
Parking:Parking lots are available off Boulevard Avenue or off Cherokee Avenue. There will also be street parking along Cherokee Avenue, Park Avenue, Atlanta Avenue, Berne Street and Sydney Street. There will also be a free bike valet courtesy of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition.
About the Grant Park Conservancy:
The Grant Park Conservancy (GPC) is a non-profit, membership-based organization with a mission of protecting, enhancing and preserving Atlanta’s oldest park. At 131 acres, Grant Park is the fourth largest park in metro Atlanta. The Conservancy’s role is to spearhead and supplement projects in the park that could not otherwise be undertaken by the city due to reduced staff and budget cuts. Visit www.gpconservancy.org for more information.
