DECATUR
Decatur Arts Festival at the Decatur Square
Now in its 24th year the Decatur Arts Festival firmly cements itself as one of the outdoor go-and-do highlights the hip in-town small town has to offer. More than 160 artists sell their work underneath the tents in the artists market, which sprawls on and around the Decatur Square. Ceramics, paintings, metalwork, woodwork, jewelry, photography and sculpture are just a smidgen of what visitors can find. Organize your shopping plan of attack early by visiting the fest’s website. Go to the Events section and select Artists Market. Each artist and their booth number is listed underneath his or her respective category. Grab a festival map when you arrive and then visit the booths on your hit list. As you shop, be it traditional or window style, you’ll have music in the background. More than 10 acts perform on the Community Bandstand throughout the two days. Don’t miss the Shadowboxers at 4 p.m. on Saturday. This R&B, rock and soul hybrid opened up for The Indigo Girls on its 2011 summer tour. Other acts include the all-female drumming group ConunDrums, Larkin Poe and The Bonaventure Quartet. Aussie ax man Geoff Achison and the Soul Diggers bring the blues at 4 p.m. Sunday. Organizers suggest riding MARTA to the festival. Those who bike to the event score free parking with a special bike valet service.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 26; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 27. Free. E. Court Square and E. Ponce De Leon Avenue, Decatur, Ga. 404-371-9583, www.decaturartsfestival.com.
