Information

The Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival is a two-day outdoor event located in the largest public park in Fulton County. We set out with many different goals in mind: 1) Give back to the community through art; 2) Create a venue that emphasizes local and Georgian artists so they have a show they can depend on in their own back yard; 3) Bring a Spring festival to the folks in the northern part of Fulton county; 4) Create a show unlike any other in the City of Atlanta, bringing together outstanding local and regional artists.

The Buckhead area is among the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in the Atlanta area. The inaugural event featured 195 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craftpersons, glass blowers, jewelers and more! The Festival also offered visitors the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, participate in hands-on arts activities, and enjoy festival foods and beverages. 

When (2010):

Saturday : May 22 from 10:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.
Sunday    : May 23 from 11:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.

2011 Festival dates are May 21-22, 20100 (tentative)

Where: 

The Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at Chastain Park in Atlanta, GA conviently located near the Chastain Park Amphitheater, the Horse Barn and Golf Course. For map quest and Yahoo maps, use the following address:
Stella and Pool Drive., Atlanta, GA 30342 (this is not a mailing address, only a locater for the use with Mapquest or Yahoo maps) the festival will be located along Park Drive. Please use the Red and Blue Lots for parking.

Admission:

Free (bring a group and have a good time!)

Alcohol:

Per City code ordinace, no alcohol may be brought into the Festival area. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at several locations throughtout the Festival. Revenue from on-site beverage sales will be donated to the Chastain Dog Park and Chastain Park Civic Association. As always alcoholic beverage purchased at the Festival must remain on-site. The Atlanta Police Departement and volunteers of the Festival will ask you to dispose of any alcoholic beverage before you exit or enter.

Artists:

A maximum of 200 of the finest local and regional artists, with an emphasis on metro Atlanta and Georgian artists. All artist applicants will be selected by a jury of their peers based on the merit of their work as well as booth presentation.

ATM: We had two in 2010 and promise to add more in 2011!

Beverages:

Soft drinks, lemonade, ice tea and water (all of your favorites) will be located throughout the event. Per City guidelines no alcohol or beer may be brought into the Festival area. No glass bottles may be brought into the area. But, we will have it available during the festival.

Credit Cards/ Payment Terms:

Many of the Artists are equipped to accept credit cards payments, however keep in mind that some may or may not accept some types of cards. Many accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express, but many prefer cash. Each of the beverage stations and food concessions will only accept cash.

Entertainment:

The Festival will have live entertainment on-site.  We have a great line up (more on the Entertainment link), and we can probably handle more!  If you are interested, send an email to: info@affps.com

First Aid:

Because safety is important to us, we will have qualified trained staff available on-site and the EMS services available from 911 if needed.

Food:

Our focus is going to be on Healthy lifestyle choices.  We'll have several choices of food at the festival from the traditional to the homespun treats of local bakers.  If you are interested in being a food or beverage vendor, send us an email to: info@affps.com

Information:

We will have two information booths, with directions and festival maps. They will be located at each entrance of the Artist Market.

Lost and Found:

Lost and Found will be located at the information booth. (See above). After the event please feel free to email us at info@affps.com or call the office at 404-845-0793.

Lost Children Inquires:

During the event all of the staff and volunteers will have identifiable uniformed shirts on and many will have walkie talkies and cell phones. Please check with one of the staff members. All staff will be directed to take lost children to the information booth.

Merchandise:

We are not printing festival tee shirts in order to keep costs reasonable for artists.

Parking:

There is no parking permitted in the residential neighborhoods around the park. We ask that you utilize the several parking areas that are available in the park. We have asked the Atlanta Police Department and Neighborhood Watch groups to help enforce this policy. There is plenty of free parking available in the lots adjacent to the park.

Pets:

We love dogs just as much as the next guy, but, unfortunately the city ordinance does not allow pets in the festival area, except for service animals. With that in mind, we are seeking a group that we can work with to provide pet sitting and entertainment. If you have a local business or know someone that might be interested, please have them contact us at: info@affps.com

Rain/ Weather: 

This is a rain or shine event. Certain events maybe cancelled or re-scheduled depending on rain. High winds may cause some Festival closure. Safety is always first. If the weather poses a safety risk to patrons and participants, the Festival will close and information will be announced as to the nature of the risk, exit instructions, and possible re-open times.

Restrooms:

Got to have them! Portable toilets will be available throughout the Festival area. They will be located at the main entrance as well as the area closest to the food concessions. Just ask a volunteer;  they can point them out for you.

Rules of Conduct: (Now for the small details that the City requires... and so does our attorney!):

• No alcohol will be allowed to be brought into the Festival Area.
• Alcoholic beverages purchased on-site must remain on-site. Festival security will ask you to dispose of any alcoholic beverages before you exit.
• No coolers
• No glass bottles
• No pets - except for service animals
• No bicycles, skate boards, roller blades, roller skates, scooters, or motorized vehicles (except wheelchairs) are allowed into the Festival area.
• No grills or grilling will be allowed in the Festival area.
• No camp tents or over night camping will be permitted in the Festival area.
• No stalking of any kind
• No weapons of any kind
• No illegal substances of any kind
• All bags are subject to search by Festival security
• The Festival reserves the right to decline admittance to anyone who violates the reasonable policies established for public safety.
• No sure, and don't want to get in trouble? Just ask.

Information:

If there is anything that we missed and you have a questions, just drop us an email to: info@affps.com or call us at: 404-845-0793.