Category Archives: Festival
MARTA to the Winter Beer Carnival
Atlantic Station hosts the Atlanta Winter Beer Carnival on Feb. 11, 2012. It is an annual event that includes beer sampling, DJs, carnival games and food from local restaurants. The closest MARTA is Arts Center on the red/gold rail line. It is about a 15 minute walk (take the West Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn right, then turn left on 17th Street), or you can take the free Atlantic Station shuttle than runs every 5-10 minutes. Follow the signs to the buses/15th Street exit to pick up the shuttle in the bus bay (signage marks the drop off/pick up location). Bus 37 departs the station and also goes to the event. Exit at the main shopping/retail district.
If you wish to park and ride, the Lindbergh Center Station offers the closest parking. Park for free, then pay $5 roundtrip for the transit commute. Get on the first southbound train that arrives at Lindbergh and take it to the Arts Center.
For more information, see:
Lindbergh Center Station Parking
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
The Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival takes place at Atlantic Station on March 3, 2012 from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets cover unlimited sampling of bourbon and beer. Food is available at an additional cost.
The closest MARTA station to the festival is Arts Center on the red/gold rail line. There are several options to get to Atlantic Station from there:
- Walk. Take the West Peachtree exit out of the station and turn right on West Peachtree then left on 17th Street and walk over the bridge (see walking map). Walking time is about 15 minutes.
- Free Shuttle. Follow the signs to the 15th Street exit/To Buses and ride the free Atlantic Station shuttle. It runs every 5-10 minutes.
- MARTA bus 37 also departs from the Arts Center and travels to the event.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Navigating the Arts Center Station
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Blue Grassroots Music and Arts Festival
The Stone Mountain Village Blue Grassroots Music and Art Festival will take place on March 31, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Stone Mountain Village, just outside the Stone Mountain Park. The village will have street music jams and contra dancing in addition to Bluegrass musicians on stage, an arts and crafts show and a children’s area. Admission is free. The event hosted by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and Main Street Stone Mountain.
To get there on MARTA, take bus 121 from the Kensington MARTA Station on the blue rail line. If you are coming from the red/gold rail line, such as from downtown or midtown, you’ll have to transfer at the Five Points Station to the Eastbound train platform and get on a train marked “Indian Creek”.
The bus ride is about 35 minutes — the Stone Mountain Village is at the end of the route. On Saturdays, bus 121 runs every 20 minutes and departs the Kensington Station at 15, 35 and 55 minutes past the hour. View the full Saturday schedule for bus 121 here.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
Music Venues Near MARTA
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Atlanta Winter Beer Fest
The Atlanta Winter Beer Fest takes place in January at the Masquerade, a music venue at 695 North Avenue. Plenty of beer and several stages of live music to go around. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door.
To get there on MARTA, board bus 2 at either the North Avenue, Candler Park or Decatur Station (yes Decatur fans, if you live near the Decatur Square or off Ponce, just hop on the bus — same with those who live in Poncey or Virgina Highland). Exit at the intersection of Ponce de Leon and Glen Iris Drive. Cactus Car Wash, Eats and City Hall East will be on the corner. Walk south on Glen Iris then turn left on North Avenue and walk about a block (see walking map). On Saturdays, the bus departs about every hour from Decatur and Candler park and every 35 minutes from North Avenue. Be sure to check the schedule.
For more information see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
Music Venues Near MARTA
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the MLK March and Rally
The Martin Luther King Jr. March and Rally takes place annually on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in downtown Atlanta. Open to all, the march assembles at Peachtree and Baker Streets at 1:15 p.m. and begins at 2 p.m. down Auburn Avenue to the King Center.
The Peachtree Center MARTA Station on the red/gold rail line is right next to the starting point of the march. If you are coming from the east-west rail line, you will need to transfer to a northbound train at the Five Points Station, or exit at Five Points and take the Peachtree Street exit out of the station and turn left. The march route will be about two blocks up.
If arriving at the Peachtree Center Station, follow the signs to the Harris Street exit for closest access to the start of the march. See MARTA directions to the King Center for information on getting to the rally at the end of the march.
For more information, see:
Exploring the King Memorial Station Area
King Memorial Station Restaurants
How to use Google Maps for MARTA directions
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
MARTA to the Buckhead Beer Fest
The Buckhead Beer Fest makes its debut on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. The event lasts from 1pm-6pm and is located next to the Lindbergh Center MARTA Station in the parking lot of the Gold Room. In addition to beer tastings, the $50 ticket price includes live music, food trucks and heated tents.
To get there on MARTA, take a red or gold line train to the Lindbergh Center Station. If your starting station is on the blue or green east-west line, you must transfer to a Northbound train at the Five Points Station. The Gold Room parking lot is located closest to the south end of the Lindbergh station, so if you are traveling northbound on the train, sit in the very last train car. If coming from the north, such as North Springs or Doraville, sit in the front train car.
After exiting the train, look for signs pointing to Main Street. Most the exits will then take you to Lindbergh Lane upon exiting the fare gate. Turn right on Lindbergh Lane, walk past the parking garage and turn left on the first street you reach (see area map).
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Trains
MARTA Maps
Bars Near MARTA
Lindbergh Parking
Lindbergh Station Restaurants
Train Schedules and Frequency
MARTA to the Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade
The 2011 Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade takes place Dec. 31 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. just outside the Peachtree Center MARTA station on the red/gold rail line. All north/soundbound trains stop at this station, and all station exits will take you to street level where you can view the start of the parade. Or if coming from the blue or green rail line, exit at the Five Points Station and follow the signs to the Northbound train platform and get on the first train that arrives and go one stop to Peachtree Center.
The other option is to exit at the Dome Station on the blue/green rail line and follow the signs to the Philips Arena exit. Go up the escalators and keep walking straight ahead along Centennial Olympic Park Drive (Philips Arena will be on your left). A few blocks up the parade route travels on Andrew Young International Blvd. through the park (see walking map). If you are coming from the north or south rail line, be sure to exit at Five Points and follow the signs to the Westbound platform for the correct train.
The Chick-fil-A Bowl Fanfest will take place next to the Dome Station at the Georgia World Congress Center after the parade and the football game will take place in the Georgia Dome next door.
For more information, see:
MARTA to the Chick-fil-A Bowl
New Year’s Eve Weekend MARTA Schedules
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
Dome Station Restaurants
Peachtree Center Station Restaurants
Top 5 MARTA Stations to Park and Ride
MARTA to the Atlanta Santa Pub Crawl
For a pub crawl full of costumes, drinks and Toys for Tots donations, check out the yearly Atlanta Santa Pub Crawl (December 10, 2011). Located around the Crescent Avenue bars and clubs in Midtown, the evening begins at Front Page News for wrist bands and toy drop-off. It is very convenient to MARTA, almost in between two MARTA stations, Midtown and Arts Center on the red/gold rail line.
The Midtown Station is slightly closer. Take the main exit out of the station and turn right on 10th Street. At the first stoplight, turn left on Peachtree Street and walk to 11th Street and turn left again. At Crescent Avenue turn right and walk about a block (see walking map).
Several bus routes feed in to the Midtown Station as well if you live along or near 10th Street by Georgia Tech or Howell Mill (bus 12), Piedmont Avenue, Cheshire Bridge Road (bus 27) , 10th Street by Piedmont Park, Monroe Drive south of the park (bus 99) and Virginia Avenue, N. Highland Avenue north of Virginia Avenue and Emory University along North Decatur Road (bus 36). Be sure to check bus schedules as some routes, such as 36, end early in the evening. Or if you are staying in a hotel along Peachtree Street or live nearby, bus 110 runs up and down the street, so just board the bus and exit at 11th Street (look for the large Federal Reserve building).
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Weekend Train Schedule
Navigating the Midtown Station
MARTA to Christmas on Peachtree
Christmas on Peachtree is an indoor holiday festival in the former Macy’s department building in downtown Atlanta (see area map). Highlights include Santa, a light show, family activities, food and shopping. The closest MARTA station is Peachtree Center on the red/gold rail line, which is less than a block to the building. For the shortest walk, after exiting the train, follow the signs to the Ellis Street exit. After going through the fare gates, keep to the right and go up the tall escalator. Look for signs pointing to the Atlanta Public Library and Peachtree Street West. At street level, turn left along Peachtree Street and the building will be just a couple doors down next to the Westin Hotel at 200 Peachtree Street NE.
For more information, see:
MARTA Breeze Cards Explained
Peachtree Center Station Restaurants
Navigating the Peachtree Center Station
5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
MARTA to the Decatur Wine Festival
Every year downtown Decatur hosts a wine festival on the Decatur Square, which sits right above the Decatur MARTA Station. Hundreds of wines are showcased and live music is provided while you sample the vino. The event usually sells out and requires tickets. This year tickets are $35.
Very convenient to MARTA, merely board a blue line train and exit at the Decatur Station. If coming from the red or gold lines, exit at Five Points and look for signs pointing to the Eastbound platform. From there, board an Indian Creek train. Bus 2 also makes alternating trips to the Decatur Station from midtown. The bus travels the length of Ponce de Leon Avenue, so if you live close to Ponce or the North Avenue Station, board bus 2, but be sure to check schedules and with the bus driver that the route continues to Decatur. You can pay cash to ride the bus, just bring exact change. Each one-way trip is $2.50.
For more information, see:
5 Most Walkable MARTA Stations
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to Taste of Atlanta
Taste of Atlanta is a annual event showcasing chefs and restaurants around the city. The 2011 dates are Oct. 22-23, and the event will take place at Tech Square in Midtown.
Tech Square is about equally distant between the North Avenue and Midtown Stations on the red/gold rail lines.
For the shortest walk, take the Fox Theatre exit out of the North Avenue station. After exiting the fare gates, walk straight ahead through the shopping mall and exit onto 3rd Street. Turn left onto 3rd then right onto West Peachtree. Tech Square is less than two blocks up on the left at 5th Street.
When exiting at the Midtown station, take the Peachtree Place exit out of the station and turn right. At the first intersection, turn left on West Peachtree Street and walk down to 5th Street.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
North Avenue Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Restaurants
5 Skymiles Restaurants Near MARTA
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants Near MARTA
MARTA to the Wheelbarrow Festival
The Wheelbarrow Festival is hosted yearly by the Reynoldstown neighborhood. Located just south of Little Five Points in the Lang-Carson Park, the festival is family-friendly and features live music, food and art.
The closest MARTA station is the Inman Park Station on the blue/green rail line. If coming from Five Points, board an Eastbound train labeled “Indian Creek” or “Candler Park” to get to there.
From the station, the park is about a 15 minute walk south. After exiting the fare gates, turn left to take the exit marked “Reynoldstown”. At street level take Seaboard Avenue along the rail tracks toward downtown and turn left on Walthall Street then right on Boulevard Drive. Keeping walking to Manigault Street and turn right (see walking map).
For more information, see:
Inman Park Weekend Train Schedule
Navigating the Inman Park Station
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the East Atlanta Strut
The East Atlanta Strut is a yearly music and arts festival that takes place in mid-September. In addition to live music and art, the festival features a parade, 5K and motorcycle and car show.
The closest MARTA station to the festival/East Atlanta is Inman Park on the blue/green rail line, although you must take a bus from the station to get the neighborhood.
If you are coming from the red or gold rail lines, transfer at Five Points to the eastbound platform and get on a train labeled “Indian Creek” or “Candler Park” to reach the Inman Park station. From there, choose from these three bus routes:
You’ll want to check the schedules ahead of time online and print out route schedules or view on your smartphone to help plan your trip. Buses park on both sides of the station — bus 4 departs from the Inman Park side of the tracks, while 34 and 107 are on the Reynoldstown side.
For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
Inman Park Weekend Train Schedule
Navigating the Inman Park Station
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Decatur Book Festival
The AJC Decatur Book Festival takes place every year over Labor Day weekend in Downtown Decatur. It is an easy ride on MARTA, as the Decatur Station sits right below the square where the majority of festivities are held.
To get to the Decatur MARTA Station you must be on a blue line train. From Five Points, follow the signs to the Eastbound platform and board an Indian Creek train.
If you live in Midtown, you could also take bus 2 from Ponce de Leon to Decatur. Be advised that only every other bus travels all the way to Decatur.
For parking and riding, the MARTA stations to each side of Decatur have free daily parking, East Lake and Avondale. Or use end of the line stations like Kensington and Indian Creek if coming from I-285.
For more information, see:
Top 5 MARTA Stations to Park and Ride
Interstate Exits for MARTA Stations
Train Schedules and Frequency
MARTA to the Buckhead Music Festival
For some summer music, head to the Buckhead Theatre for the Buckhead Music Festival on Saturday, July 30, 2011. The event features live, outdoor music, beer and food trucks.
The closest MARTA station is Buckhead on the north red rail line, but it is about a 25 minute walk (see MARTA to the Buckhead Theatre for walking directions). However, you can also board bus 110 outside the first stairwell exit at the Buckhead Station, from the Lenox Station or from the Arts Center Station (be sure to board a northbound, Lenox Station bus). Exit at the intersection of Peachtree and Roswell Roads.
For more information, see:
Music Venues Near MARTA
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to use Google Maps for MARTA directions
Navigating the Buckhead Station
