40th Annual Inman Park Festival
April 30 - May 1
Inman Park
Free Admission
A few festival highlights include:
2011 Tour of Homes (Saturday and Sunday, noon - 6p.m.)
- This self-guided walking tour takes you on
a stroll through some of the city's finest homes. From eclectic loft
conversions to traditional bungalows and Victorians, this architectural
showcase can't be missed. This year, you can preview the homes Friday,
April 29th,
from noon until 4 p.m.
2011 Parade (Saturday, 2p.m.) - Led by the Inman Park Monarch (a flighty beauty cloaked in color and
charm), the Parade is filled with dancers, artistic cars, street performers and
more! Two must-see spectacles are the Marching Abominable Band and the eco-chic
Inman Park Trash Monarch, perched atop a street-sweeper. After being denied
entrance into the Guinness Book of World Records, the Atlanta Gnomes will
be marching in defiance.
Live Performances (Saturday and Sunday) - The Dance Festival features
a few of Atlanta's most talented dance companies, as they celebrate the beauty
of movement and defy physical limitations. Three stages will also feature musical acts,
ranging in genres from jazz and blues to rock ‘n roll.
Street Market and Arts
& Crafts Market (Saturday and
Sunday) -
Here you'll find rows and rows of vendors, offering everything from sweet
treats and cool drinks to hand-crafted jewelry and apparel, fine art pieces,
pet products and more!
Transportation - MARTA. Seriously folks,
there is precious little streetside parking, and the Inman Park/Reynoldstown station
is directly adjacent to the festivities. Since the festival is bigger than ever, this year you can enjoy two Bicycle Valet locations. Plus, the Free Shuttle Bus circles the festivities from noon until 6 p.m. all
weekend, guaranteeing you won't miss a thing!
Be sure
to check out the FAQs for more must-know festival info.
