The 22nd annual Decatur Arts Festival kicks into high gear Memorial Day Weekend, May 29-30. This is one of our family’s favorite events as it seems to bring out the creative side of our entire community and the festivities offer something for everyone; dance, theater, music, art exhibitions and literary arts performances just to mention a few. You may also want to take note of these special events in support children’s arts and education over the arts festival weekend.
The Art of Books: A Literary Auction and Social
Friday, May 28 • 7:30 pm-10:30 pm
Little Shop of Stories • 133 E. Court Square
This event, sponsored by the Little Shop of Stories and the Decatur Education Foundation, takes place upstairs at Little Shop of Stories and features food from Cakes & Ale and Sun in My Belly, beer, wine, music, art auctions and the opportunity to celebrate the art of your favorite children’s authors and illustrators. Tickets are $20 you can pick them up at Little Shop of Stories or by visiting the Decatur Education Foundation web site.
Kids and Teens Parade
Saturday, May 29 • 9:45
Always a hit with the younger crowd, the parade is a great way for kids to express themselves artistically by dressing up in costume and/or decorating banners, bikes or wagons. Line up at 9:30 am at the corner of Church Street and Commerce Drive. The parade is escorted by the Dectaur Fire Department and will lead you to the festival.
Kids and Teens Arts Festival
Saturday, May 29 • 10 am-2 pm
Scott Park • 231 Sycamore St.
From the Decatur Arts Festival web site: Enjoy a day of artful fun: juggling by “Quite a Catch,” music by Eric Litwin, crazy amazing balloon artists, giant inflatables for the younger set and a rock climbing wall for the older kids. Eric Litwin and James Dean will sign their New York Times best seller Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes.
Choose from a variety of art activities provided by Decatur Montessori, the Waldorf School of Atlanta, Color Wheel, Animal Crackers, and other festival partners who contribute time and resources to make this the ultimate play date.
See you there!
