Exhibits, Carnivals And Festivals Galore: Atlanta This Weekend

ATLANTA, GA – Festival season has officially begun here in Atlanta! This weekend, look out for lively displays and gatherings like the Spring Festival On Ponce or the Food-O-Rama Food Truck Festival. For a more mindful festival experience, there’s also the wellness-geared Wanderlust Festival, which boasts a variety of enticing yoga and fitness workshops.

And once you’ve had your fill of festivals, head to Dad’s Garage for their Big Stupid Parking Lot Carnival or ZuCot Gallery for the opening of the HER. Exhibit.

Here's what else is happening around the city:

HER. An Exhibition Opening

Neighborhood: Downtown

Exhibits from black female artists will be on full display during the exhibition opening for HER. Among the featured artists are Georgette Baker, Yoyo Lander and Charlotte Riley Webb. There will also be a special performance from opera singer Malesha Taylor.

Where: ZuCot Gallery, 100 Centennial Olympic Park Drive SW

When: Friday, Apr. 5, at 6 p.m.

Spring Festival On Ponce

Neighborhood: Druid Hills

Set in historic Olmsted Linear Park, the Spring Festival On Ponce has become a much-anticipated festival in Atlanta. With more than 125 local and regional artists, the two-day festival will showcase an array of items that will all be available for purchase. There will also be food and drink, as well as a dedicated children’s area.

Where: Olmsted Linear Park, 1788 Ponce De Leon Ave NE

When: Saturday, Apr. 6, at 10 a.m.

Food-O-Rama Food Truck Festival

Neighborhood: Grant Park

Hundreds of hungry Atlantans are expected to gather in Grant Park this weekend for the fourth annual Food-O-Rama Food Truck Festival. Unlike a number of food festivals, entry to Food-O-Rama is completely free. In addition to food trucks from across the Southeast, the festival will also include craft beers and cocktails, local arts and crafts and live music.

Where: Grant Park, 840 Cherokee Avenue SE

When: Saturday, Apr. 6, at 12 noon

Big Stupid Parking Lot Carnival

Neighborhood: Old Fourth Ward

Although Dad’s Garage Theatre Company has bid adieu to BaconFest, they’re gearing up to launch their brand-new concept: the Big Stupid Parking Lot Carnival. Similar to BaconFest, the Big Stupid Parking Lot Carnival will serve as an annual fundraiser for the theatre. Serving as a 21 and up carnival, the event will feature beer, food and rides. Attendees can also expect plenty of games and carnival booths (think Redneck Wine Tasting and Wheelchair Obstacle Course).

Where: Dad’s Garage Theatre Company, 569 Ezzard Street SE

When: Saturday, Apr. 6, at 1 p.m.

Brookhaven Beer And Wine Festival

Neighborhood: Brookhaven

For a boozier festival experience, head to Brookhaven Park for the Brookhaven Beer And Wine Festival. The even will feature tastings of more than 150 beers and wines. Advanced tickets to the 21 and up festival start at $45.

Where: Brookhaven Park, 4158 Peachtree Road NE

When: Saturday, Apr. 6, at 2 p.m.

Wanderlust Festival

Neighborhood: Midtown

Described as an “an all-out celebration of mindful living,” Wanderlust will consist of a days’ worth of yoga, fitness classes, music, food and more. The Sunday schedule for Wanderlust, currently boasts a class/workshop lineup that includes The Beauty Of Being, Cardio Pilates and SoundEmbrace Immersion.

Where: Piedmont Park, 400 Park Drive NE

When: Sunday, Apr. 7, at 8 a.m.

Atlanta Streets Alive (Central)

Neighborhood: Downtown

Once again, it’s time for the streets of Atlanta to come alive with pedestrians and bicyclists. On Sunday, Atlanta Streets Alive will return to Peachtree Street for its open streets initiative. During the event, blocks of Peachtree Street will be closed to vehicle traffic, allowing those on foot and on bicycle to enjoy without disruption. Be sure to get there early, as the day will begin with opening ceremonies and a kickoff parade.

Where: Peachtree Street

When: Sunday, Apr. 7, at 2 p.m.