By Collin Kelley
Editor
The weather is getting cooler, but festival fever is still hot around Intown with an array of events coming up in October.
Sunday in the Park
Oakland Cemetery reconnects with its Victorian roots with Sunday in the Park on Oct. 7 from noon to 6 p.m. Now in its 33rd year, the event draws thousands of visitors to the historic cemetery in southeast Atlanta. The celebration will feature live musicians, dancers, artists, food and more. There will also be a Victorian costume contest and photography contest, carriage tours and free walking tours with an opportunity to enter some of the magnificent mausoleums. The children’s area will feature crafts and old-fashioned games. Oakland’s traditional Teddy Bear Tea will entertain kids of all ages with storytelling. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person, with children three and under free. Proceeds from Sunday in the Park benefit the Historic Oakland Foundation. oaklandcemetery.com
Pine Lakefest
Pine Lake, located between Decatur and Stone Mountain, will hold its annual fall arts-and-music festival Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 6 – 7. Now in its 12th year, the festival offers more than 30 artist vendors, live music, activities for kids of all ages and delicious food. pinelakefest.com
Candler Park Festival
The stellar music line up for this year’s festival, which takes place Oct. 13-14, features The Sundogs, Yacht Rock Review, Rick Derringer, Moontower, Backyard Birds, Bernadette Seacrest, Lexi Street, Sunmoon Pie, The Whiskey Gentry and Sunday headliner, the legendary Francine Reed. There will also be an artist market, 5K road race, kid zone, and plenty of food and beer from sponsor Sweetwater Brewing. fallfest.candlerpark.org
Morningside Mile & Block Party
The third annual Morningside Mile & Block Party benefiting Atlanta’s oldest fire station is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 14. The race begins at noon in Virginia Highland and ends with a block party at Doc Chey’s in Morningside Village shopping center. 1424 N. Highland Ave. Runners and non-runners alike will enjoy an afternoon of festivities from noon to 2 p.m. including live music, food, activities and giveaways at local businesses and fire safety education for kids provided by Atlanta firefighters. Race registration ends Oct. 11, but space is limited, so register soon before numbers are sold-out. Register in-store at Phidippides at Ansley Mall or online at MorningsideMile.com.
Brookhaven Arts Festival
The Brookhaven Arts Festival will be held Oct. 20 – 21 showcasing new talents and established artists from around the Southeast. Artists will bring their art for sale and display, and many artists will also provide demonstrations. The festival will offer a children’s activities, food and live music. The festival takes place on Apple Valley Road, directly behind the Brookhaven MARTA station. brookhavenartsalliance.com.
Pace Academy Fall Fair
Pace Academy invites the entire community to its 49th Annual Fall Fair, which will have a Harry Potter-ish theme that will celebrate the magic of the school just in time for Halloween. The Pace campus at 966 W. Paces Ferry Road will be transformed into a Chamber of Wizards on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with games, rides, food, shopping and fun for all ages. pacefallfair.org.
Save the Date: Chastain Park Arts Festival
Mark Nov. 3-4 on your calendar for the 2012 Chastain Park Arts Festival featuring more than 100 artists, live music food and much more. Find out more at chastainparkartsfestival.com.