The 27th annual Virginia Highland Summerfest is set for Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June 6.
Activities include a 5k race on Saturday morning, food, live music and an artists’ market. A KidsFest will be held in John Howell Park at the corner of Virginia and Arcadia avenues with artistic activities, music and more.
Organized by the Virginia Highland Civic Association and sponsored by Dave FM radio, other highlights of the weekend will include a kick off event on Friday, June 4, with a parade at 7 p.m., a screening of the Disney cartoon The Tales of Despereaux at dusk and acoustic music from 8 to 11 p.m.
The music stage will feature a variety of renowned local musicians throughout the weekend including the Lindsay Rakers Band, Bob Schneider, Tonic with Michael Tolcher and Mike Doughty and Francisco Vidal & Friends including Stevie Monce, Critty Upchurch, Thomas Tillman, Scotty Cram, Eric Dodd, Jay Stewart, Todd Wells and Tyler Henin.
The juried artist market features work and exhibits from more than 220 of the best artists in the southeast and beyond, in a variety of media including painting, clay, glass, jewelry, photography, printmaking, fiber, wood metal and mixed media.
For a complete line-up of events and entertainment, visit www.vahi.org/summerfest.
