Two-Day Marietta StreetFest Offers Fall Fun For Families

MARIETTA, GA — This fall, the 28th annual Marietta StreetFest celebrates arts & crafts, family fun, live music and classic cars in historic Marietta Square. Held Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22, the outdoor event is presented by the Marietta Museum of History, and admission is free.

Founded in 1991, the festival was expanded to a two-day event in 2017 and now draws more than 25,000 each year. Marietta StreetFest has been honored as a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event.

Artist Alley and Jewelry Row feature works from more than 75 vendors. Local and national artists offer handcrafted items like paintings, jewelry and pottery, as well a market-style items, such as jellies, jams and sauces.

Each year, Marietta StreetFest includes plenty of fun activities for kids. In Kids Korner and Tiny Tot Town, young festival attendees will find inflatables, crafts, games and more. Throughout the weekend, a variety of kid-friendly entertainment from puppets to a bubble show will delight audiences of all ages. A small fee applies to some activities.

The 15th-annual Hubcaps and History Classic Car Show pops up within the square during Marietta StreetFest. Displaying a wide variety of interesting and amazing classic cars, the show takes place on Saturday only and weather permitting. Multiple awards will be given along with one award for People’s Choice. The winners will be announced at the festival on Saturday at 3 p.m.

StreetFest is welcoming the Marietta Grassroots Music Festival again this year. Musical performances in a variety of genres showcase local bands and singer/songwriters who offer original music while attendees relax on blankets and even enjoy a picnic lunch.

WHEN

• Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 am to 9 pm
• Sunday, Sept. 22, 11 am to 5 pm

Certain features have limited hours:

• Arts & Crafts Vendor Market: Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
• Kids Korner: Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
• Hubcaps & History Classic Car Show: Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm
• Marietta Grassroots Music Festival: Saturday, 3 to 9 pm and Sunday, 1 to 5 pm

LOCATION
Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square
50 N. Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
Free Festival Admission

• Free on-street parking is available around Marietta Square and in the Marietta City Hall parking deck, 205 Lawrence St. Additional parking is available in the decks located at Waddell and Lawrence streets, hourly rates apply.

FEES
Attendance at Marietta StreetFest is free. Free admission to Marietta Museum of History during the festival weekend.