Arts & Entertainment
Sandy Springs Festival Releases Entertainment Lineup
The expanded footprint for the 33rd annual festival, set for Sept. 22-23, will allow for a second entertainment stage.
SANDY SPRINGS, GA — The 33rd Annual Sandy Springs Festival is just weeks away, bringing two days of family friendly fun to the heart of the city. This year's festival will feature a new footprint anchored by City Springs and Heritage Green, which allows organizers to introduce several new and exciting features such as a second entertainment stage.
“This year’s festival will be a great mix of tradition and originality, which is even reflected in the entertainment lineup,” said Sarah Poland, director of Marketing and Community Events at Heritage Sandy Springs.
Poland added Heritage Sandy Springs has expanded its live music offerings and the Cultural Corner stage will include a variety of international performances. She also said organizers are excited to host a free post-festival concert on Saturday "that's sure to get everyone singing and dancing along to their favorite throwback tunes."
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"From live music and community groups to a nationally-recognized illusionist and cartoon character, there will be an abundance of live entertainment for festival guests of all ages," Poland said.
On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Main Stage will feature a variety of local professional musicians, playing both original and cover tunes. The City Springs Stage will host performances from the Cultural Corner with international song, dance, and demonstrations. There will also be a free post-festival concert on the Main Stage from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with Saved by the Band, a high-energy party band covering the best tunes from the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s.
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More details, including information about reserved tables and VIP upgrades, can be found on the Facebook event page for that particular show. Here's a rundown of the tentative schedule for shows set for Sept. 22 on both stages:
| Main Stage | Cultural Corner |
| 11:15 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.: Hughes Taylor (Original blues rock) | 10 a.m.: Alma Mexicana |
| 12:25 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.: Southfield (Southern rock/covers) | 11 a.m.: Los Ninos Primero |
| 1:35 p.m. to 2:25 p.m.: The Riot Band (90’s/2000’s covers) | Noon: Laotian American Society |
| 2:45 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.: Hannah Thomas (original soulful rock) | 1 p.m.: PasoFino Salsa Dancing |
| 3:55 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.: Dean Drive Five (70’s/80’s pop covers) | 2 p.m.: The Art of Living Foundation |
| 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Rockforce (80’s rock covers) | 3 p.m.: European School of Music |
| Break | 4 p.m.: Dancer's Day Out |
| 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Saved by the Band | 5 p.m.: Ballet Mexicano de Lupita Sosa |
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Ladybug Events will present ongoing entertainment in the Children’s Park with Lucy the Juggler and the Garden Variety Shoe Show. The Garden Variety Shoe Show features numerous comedic and educational skits highlighting environmental lessons. Through music, storytelling, and interactive elements, each show aims to instill a sense of wonder and stewardship in our natural world.
The Ladybug Events team will be conducting 15-20 minute performances between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. On Saturday afternoon, the Children’s Park will also feature a surprise guest appearance from a beloved PBS Kids character, courtesy of Georgia Public Broadcasting.
America's Got Talent's David & Jenny will present family-friendly comedy, juggling, and stunt shows throughout the weekend. Additionally, students from Mt. Vernon Presbyterian School will perform roaming “pop-ups from the past” to bring the history of Sandy Springs to life in an interactive way. The Williams-Payne House Garden Room will be the site of educational and entertaining demonstrations from local crafters, with topics ranging from wood carving and rug braiding to fermentation and square dancing.
On Sunday, September 23, the Battle of the Bands will return, featuring amateur acts competing for cash prizes as well as bragging rights. The battle will take place between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with these local groups: School of Rock East Cobb, No Solution, School of Rock Johns Creek, Music Authority’s Eclipse, School of Rock Buckhead, Friction, and Horace Bishop & The Pawnshop Quartet. Set times will soon be posted online.
Sandy Springs Festival hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23. For more information, visit the Sandy Springs Festival website.
Photo 1: the Laotian American Society will perform at noon Saturday, Sept. 22 on the City Springs stage.
Photo 2: Miss Ladybug.
Credits: Heritage Sandy Springs
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