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GRANT PARK SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNUAL EVENT THIS AUGUST



Free, Family-Friendly Festival With Live Music, an Artist Market, Food Trucks, Beer, a 5K Run, and Much More

Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2022

Atlanta, Georgia (May 5, 2022) – A favorite tradition, the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival will welcome music and art lovers to Atlanta’s oldest park for the 20th year on Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Back after a two-year pandemic hiatus, the Grant Park Conservancy could not be more thrilled to announce the festival's return to the picturesque park.


Produced by and benefiting the Grant Park Conservancy, the two-day, fun-filled festival will once again feature an impressive lineup of live music throughout the weekend, in addition to an expansive artist market, Kids Zone, 5K run, family-friendly activities and much more. Open to all ages and free to attend, the 20th annual festival will also have a diverse selection of local food trucks and vendors with offerings for all tastes, cocktails and craft beers.


On Saturday morning at 8 a.m., runners, walkers and strollers are invited to take part in the annual Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K, which includes a 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, the course map start and finish will be at the main entrance to Zoo Atlanta. Pre-registration will be available soon. Additional details about the 2022 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: 20th Annual Grant Park Summer Shade Festival Where: Grant Park 800 Cherokee Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30315 When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free; All Ages Welcome Benefiting: The Grant Park Conservancy - a non-profit, membership-based organization committed to the restoration, beautification, and maintenance of historic Grant Park.

Parking: Paid parking is available in the Grant Park Gateway parking facility (759 Boulevard, 30312), and the parking lot off of Cherokee Avenue in the Zoo Atlanta lot (800 Cherokee Avenue, 30315). There is also street parking along Cherokee Avenue, Atlanta Avenue, Park Avenue, Berne Street and Sydney Street. There will be a bike valet available for cyclists attending the event. About the Grant Park Conservancy: The Grant Park Conservancy (GPC) is a non-profit, membership-based organization committed to the restoration, beautification, and maintenance of historic Grant Park. Created in 1883, Grant Park is the oldest park in Atlanta and covers 131 acres. The Conservancy’s role is to spearhead and supplement projects in the park that could not otherwise be undertaken by the city due to staff and budget limitations. Visit www.gpconservancy.org for more information.


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