The Virginia-Highland Civic Association presents the 29th annual Virginia Highland Summerfest, June 2-3, which takes place along tree-lined Virginia Avenue in the heart of the neighborhood.
Hours for this year’s festival are 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The festival is free to attend.
There will be a juried artist market featuring the work of more than 200 artists including painting, clay, glass, jewelry, photography, printmaking, fiber, wood, metal and mixed media.
The Summerfest 5K will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday with 1,000 runners expected to take part. Following the 5K Race, children aged 5 and under will run, waddle or crawl to the finish line of the Tot Trot held in Inman Middle School field at 9 a.m. Registration for the 5K and Tot Trot must be made in advance at active.com.
One of the big highlights of the weekend is the 92.9 Dave FM Music Stage, which will feature headline performances by Rusted Root on Saturday and Marc Broussard on Sunday. There will also be an Acoustic Street Party at Virginia/Highland Island on Friday, June 1, from 8 to 11p.m. and on Saturday from 9 to 11 p.m.
This year’s Kidsfest will take place in John Howell Park adjacent to Arcadia on Saturday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Sunday (noon to 3 p.m.). A variety of artistic activities and music will be offered for children. For more information visit vahi.org/summerfest or 929dave.fm.
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