THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING INAGURAL YEAR!!!... 

MARIETTA THE GATHERING WILL BE RETURNING IN 2024!

Marietta the Gathering is a new festival held each March in Glover Park at the Historic Marietta Square celebrating Geek Community, pop culture, and the arts. This family-friendly festival will include the Guild Show, a collection of art makers, merchandisers, crafters, and smiths; Tourney Alley, a street full of board games, card tournaments, and possibly video game arcade; as well as several other panels, performances, and contests in and around Glover Park.

Event Detail

Date: March 2nd 2024

Time: 10AM to 8PM

Location: Historic Marietta Square

Schedule: 

 "The Guild Show" (Open from 10AM to 8PM)

The Guild Show is a collection of artists, maker, and merchandisers showcasing their wares. Apply to be a vendor using our online application! or... Applications to join the show can be downloaded here. Please submit applications by February 9th, 2024 at 5:00pm. 

Completed application are to be emailed to specialevents@mariettaga.gov or mailed to:

City of Marietta

Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department Attn: Special Events

PO Box 609 

Marietta, GA 30061-0609

Tournament Alley (10AM to 7PM)

Tents will be set up down East Park Square hosting an array of tabletop gaming, card play and gaming vendors. 

Panelist TBA

Food Vendors

One thing that is universal across all types of communities... We have to EAT! We are looking for unique, exotic, and down-right geeky food and beverage vendors to be apart of this EVENT!! If you would like to apply, please complete our Food Vendor Application or download it (Downloadable PDF) and return it to ezillweger@mariettaga.gov before January 27th, 2024. 

*Spaces are limited, and not all applications will be accepted*

Sponsors/Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring this event? Or volunteering? Email specialevents@mariettaga.gov for more information.

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT OUR EVENTS??

The City of Marietta is grateful to any group, club, organization, business or individual that wishes to volunteer their time to help the Special Events division put on the best events possible. If you are interested in volunteering for our events, please fill out our volunteer form. A representative of the team will contact you with more information! 

*All individuals who directly interact with minors (under age 18) are required to consent to a criminal background check prior to working their first event*