Sandy Springs Festival Returns Sept. 17-18

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- Heritage Sandy Springs' flagship fundraiser will soon return to the heart of the city.

The 31st Annual Sandy Springs Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18.

The two-day festival offers an exciting lineup of fine art, live music, cultural performances, a pet parade, silent auction, chalk art competition, 10K and 5K races, educational programming, children’s rides, gourmet and festival food options, and much more.

An enduring tradition, the Festival celebrates the community of Sandy Springs in the heart of the city, creating lasting memories for generations of Sandy Springs residents, young and old alike.

The Sandy Springs Festival has grown from a small picnic to a major event drawing 30,000 attendees.

As the primary fundraiser for Heritage Sandy Springs - the nonprofit organization that saved the original “sandy springs” and is dedicated to promoting history, stewarding a community park, and enhancing the cultural identity of Sandy Springs - this celebrated community tradition has something for everyone.

“We are thrilled to once again present the Sandy Springs Festival to our friends and neighbors," said Sarah Poland, director of marketing and community events at Heritage Sandy Springs.

Poland added the two-day celebration will honor "beloved traditions" such as the 5K and annual Pet Parade, which will be hosted by Angels Among Us Pet Rescue.

She also announced a few "upgrades," such as a streamlined festival footprint – complete with an interactive online map, an enhanced entertainment schedule – with local favorites like Banks & Shane and Zach Seabaugh, and a new area tailor-made just for the dads – the Man Cave.

The festival will be held at Heritage Green at 6075 Sandy Springs Circle and the surrounding area.

Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 17 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18.

Tickets are $5 for adults (age 18+) and $2 for youth (ages 6 – 17). Free entry for children ages 5 and under, as well as Heritage Sandy Springs members. Two-day passes are also available for adults ($7) and youths ($3). Tickets are not pre-sold and are available only at the festival gates.

For more information about the festival, visit www.sandyspringsfestival.com or email events@heritagesandysprings.org.

You can also follow the festival on Facebook and Twitter.

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Images via Heritage Sandy Springs