image-04The 9th annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Home is Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15, at Bessie Branham Park, 2051 Delano Drive. The festival will feature an open air artist market, 5k run, live music, children’s area and food and beverage vendors.

The home tour will showcase a diverse collection of building styles from classic Victorian cottages to Craftsman bungalows to Modern living spaces. The tour of homes will be held Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.  Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

The festival portion of the weekend is from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and admission is free. Music continues to 11 p.m. and will feature No Parachute, Wild Rice, Snaz, Third Candle, The Axis featuring Cherry Royale and a surprise guest. All proceeds go to benefit the Kirkwood Neighbors Organization, a local nonprofit group dedicated community improvement. For more information, visit kirkwoodfling.com.

Collin Kelley has been the editor of Atlanta Intown for two decades and has been a journalist and freelance writer for 35 years. He’s also an award-winning poet and novelist.