Now in its 27th year, this Festival has grown from a small picnic to a major event drawing over 20,000 attendees. The Sandy Springs Festival is the primary fundraiser for Heritage Sandy Springs, a non-profit organization dedicated to building community through preserving and promoting the historic and cultural identity of Sandy Springs. Features of the Festival include the Doug Kessler Sandy Springs Lightning 5K/10K race, a juried Artist’s Market, Business and Civic Expo, a Children's Park and Teen Territory, Kiwanis Pet Parade, Heritage Education Area, Live Entertainment, Food Court, and more.
"Mark your calendars now! The Sandy Springs Festival is September 22 and 23,” said Christy Nickles, Sandy Springs
Festival Director. “This celebrated community event has something for everyone--unique artists and crafters, fun and entertaining children's activities, fabulous deals in the Silent Auction, delicious food, and so much more! Don't miss the 27th annual Sandy Springs Festival."
Sandy Springs Festival is held at Heritage Green, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, Ga., next to City Walk and the surrounding area. Festival hours are 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Adults (age 18+) may purchase a single day pass for $5 and a two-day pass for $7. Youth (ages 6-17) may attend a single day for $2 and two days for $3. Heritage Sandy Springs members receive free passes and children age 5 and under get in free.The Sandy Springs Festival is the largest fundraiser for Heritage Sandy Springs, a non-profit organization that operates Heritage Green, the four-acre city park located in the heart of Sandy Springs. The park houses the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, located within an 1869 plain style farmhouse and containing two traveling exhibits and one permanent exhibit, which document the history of the Sandy Springs community.
For more information visit www.sandyspringsfestival.com or e-mail cnickles@heritagesandysprings.org.