Drawing nearly a half a million people to Atlanta’s Martin Luther King/Sweet Auburn Historical District over three days each year in May, the 27th Annual Sweet Auburn Springfest officially kicks off Atlanta’s big summer festival season. Local business leaders, entertainers, artists, civil rights advocates and community activists are set to help emphasize and recognize historical African-American culture and commerce during this year’s “grandest festival of the year on the greatest street on the planet.” Slated for this weekend and to culminate on Mother’s Day. In celebration of the Mayor of Sweet Auburn ‘Charles Johnson’. The gathering is held to assist in celebrating Atlanta’s ethnic historicity, thereby, remembering yesteryear’s thriving Auburn Avenue. In the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, successful African-American-owned businesses and entertainment venues led to Fortune magazine describing Auburn Avenue as the riches “Negro” street in the world.
The annual event has something for everybody of any age. Featured exhibits and events include
- Active Seniors Pavilion
- Artist & Crafts Market
- Business & Tech Expo
- Car & Bike Show
- Dream Home Expo
- Health & Fitness Fair
- Fashion Shows
- Film & Literary Fest
- Hopeday Theater
- International Vendors Market
- Just For Women Expo
- Karaoke – Be A Star
- Kids Fantastic Fun Zone
- Live Green Pavilion
- So you think you can step competition more.
In addition, proud of the tradition of providing opportunities for a wide variety artist representing diverse genres, the Sweet Auburn Festival will feature some of the nation’s hottest new talent on eight stages of continual entertainment. Artist who honed their skills performing at past festivals include, Usher, OutKast, India Irie and Raven Symone. The festival producers are proud of the tradition of providing opportunities for a wide variety artist representing diverse genres
The Sweet Auburn Springfest is produced by the Spirit of Sweet Auburn for the purpose of supporting the business development, branding and marketing of the district. Two major projects include transforming the Auburn Avenue viaduct into an outdoor international music café and arts and craft market. The massive wall that spans the viaduct will become a mural with electronic displays telling the Sweet Auburn story.The second mission is to establish Auburn Avenue as the Beale Street, Bourdon Street, Church Street Station of Atlanta. The preferred destination for both tourist and residents
Visit the Sweet Auburn Springfest’s official website for additional information.
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