It’s Summerfest’s 25th anniversary. And, what better way to remember the past than to dress as you would have in 1984! So, drag out your favorite pair of vintage jeans or whatever it was you were wearing in the ’80s and head out to Summerfest this weekend. Meet some of the best local artists, buy some art, enjoy the live music and eat festival food. Alcoholic beverages will be available through vendors at the festival, but, YOU MAY NOT BRING YOUR OWN!! Have a great time! And, drink responsibly.
What to bring:
You and your friends dressed in ‘8os attire
plenty of money
What not to bring:
Alcohol
Weapons
Pets
Skates
Skateboards
Scooters
Oversized Backpacks
Picnic Coolers
Grills
Illegal Substances
OR anything else that the police at the entrances might find inappropriate
2008 Summerfest – Celebrating 25 Years of Art, Food & Fun
Friday, June 6, 2008, 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, 2008, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Artist Market closes at 7:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 8, 2008, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Free Admission, Donations Greatly Appreciated
Summerfest is located on scenic and historic Virginia Avenue between North Highland Avenue and Park Drive.
Entirely Via MARTA:
Take the No. 16 bus up North Highland, or down Johnson and North Highland.
Take the No. 45 bus, from the North Avenue MARTA station or Midtown, or from Lanier Boulevard, University Avenue, or Stillwood Drive. This line doesn’t run on Sunday, and the Saturday route will detour onto Ponce de Leon Avenue, although the route to Summerfest from each end will not change.
Partially Via MARTA for the Athletic Types: (approx. 1.5 miles of walking)
From the Midtown MARTA Rail Station, walk east on 10th Street about 1.5 miles until it ends at Monroe Drive. Turn right on Monroe Drive, then left at the first traffic light onto Virginia Avenue. Walk up Virginia until you enter Summerfest.
