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Posted on: September 9, 2021

Marietta Museum of History to Host Annual Streetfest Event

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September 9, 2021

CONTACT: Carolyn Morris

Creative Event Specialists

404.966.8497

MARIETTA - The 30th annual Marietta StreetFest brings family fun, live music, arts & crafts and classic cars back to the historic Marietta Square, Saturday, Sept. 18 - Sunday, Sept. 19. This outdoor event is presented by the Marietta Museum of History, and admission is FREE! 

Each year, the festival draws more than 25,000 attendees to the Marietta Square, amid a variety of local shops, dining options and historic sites. 

THE ARTS     

Attendees will have the opportunity to glance through many collectibles and treasures that feature shabby chic and folk or something new and crafty for the home. Artist Alley will showcase works from more than 70 vendors. Local and national artists offer handcrafted items like paintings, jewelry and pottery, as well as market-style items, such as lotions, jellies, jams and sauces.

KIDS             

 As always, there will be plenty of fun activities for families to enjoy. In the Kids Korner and Tiny Tot Town, young festival attendees will find inflatables, crafts, games and more. A small fee applies to some activities. On Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the stage will feature local children’s dance groups, musical acts and more. These interactive performances will be fun and interactive for the whole family.         

VINTAGE CARS       

Marietta StreetFest is proud to host the 16th-annual Hubcaps and History Classic Car Show! Original, restored and "in process" classic cars will fill the south side of the Square on Saturday (only) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will include vintage vehicles, classic cars, hot rods and more. 

MUSIC            

StreetFest is thrilled to welcome the Marietta Grassroots Music Festival again this year. Festival goers can grab their blankets and lawn chairs and support local musicians. This music festival was created with the purpose of showcasing the best talent from the city and surrounding communities to build upon and strengthen the foundation of community pride present today and encourage a pay-it-forward attitude.  

WHEN            

Saturday, Sept. 18, 9am to 9pm & Sunday, Sept. 19, 11am to 5pm 

Certain features have limited hours:

Arts & Crafts Vendor Market: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kids Korner: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Hubcaps & History Classic Car Show: Saturday only, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Interactive Children’s Performances: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Marietta Grassroots Music Festival: Saturday, 3-9 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.                      

LOCATION   Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square, 50 N. Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060

Free Festival Admission 

PARKING      

Free, limited on-street parking is available around Marietta Square.

Additional parking is available in the decks located at Waddell and Lawrence streets, hourly rates apply. Free parking is available at the Parking Deck at Marietta City Hall, the CareHere clinic on Lawrence Street and the Marietta Housing Authority on Cole Street. 

FEES              

Attendance at Marietta StreetFest is free! Free admission to Marietta Museum of History during the festival weekend!

WHO              

Established in 1992, the Marietta StreetFest is an annual fundraiser for the Marietta Museum of History. Located just west of the square in the historic Kennesaw House, the Marietta Museum of History houses the largest collection of artifacts relating to Marietta and Cobb County’s history. 

 

Marietta StreetFest contact: Carolyn Morris 404-966-8497 

 

Media contact: Launch Atlanta, media@launchatlanta.com; 678-560-2466 ext. 4

 

Festival Map & More Information: http://mariettastreetfest.com/ 



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