Virginia-Highland Summerfest officially takes place for one day only, but those in the know get started early at the Friday Night Kick-off Party. Held on the eve of the main event, the party is an annual dinner with live music, family-friendly activities, beer and cocktails, and lots of community spirit that raises funds for the John Howell Park renovation.
The Friday Night Kick-off Party takes place on June 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets include fare from local food trucks The Queso Truck and The Cereal Lab; beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages courtesy of Coca-Cola and Post Meridiem Spirits; and live music from The Unmentionables and Backyard Birds. Haygood Church’s Happy Camper will provide treats and games for the kids.
All-inclusive tickets to the Friday Night Kick-off Party are $35 for general admission and $10 for kids 12 and younger. https://www.vahisummerfest.org/kick-off-party/
The next morning, the 38th-annual Virginia-Highland Summerfest begins with the Summerfest 5K Run (Saturday, June 10 at 8 a.m.). This AJC Peachtree Road Race Qualifier welcomes runners, walkers and rollers to enjoy the route through the tree-lined streets of the neighborhood, with its stately historic homes and buildings. Registration is $35 and available at https://www.vahisummerfest.org/run/. Immediately following the run, kids 10 and younger can participate in the Tot Trot (online registration required).
At 11 a.m., Virginia-Highland Summerfest officially opens and offers a full day of art perusing in the juried Artist Market, shopping in the Makers’ Market, fun for kids in the Kidsfest area (11 a.m. – 3 p.m. only), and food and beverages from an array of festival vendors and local restaurants.
Summerfest is recognized for its excellent music lineup, as renowned local musicians and nationally acclaimed singer-songwriters hit the stage each year. This year’s headliner is jam scene luminary Perpetual Groove, and the day also features performances from David…
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