Category Archives: Festival
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
MARTA to the Atlanta Arts Festival
The Atlanta Arts Festival takes place in Piedmont Park on the second weekend after Labor Day. The festival features an artist market, live music and food around the active oval near 14th Street and Piedmont Avenue.
On MARTA, you can ride bus 27 from the Midtown or Lindbergh Center Station to the park entrance at 14th and Piedmont, or walk about 15 minutes from either the Midtown or Arts Center Station. For detailed walking directions, see MARTA to Piedmont Park.
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Weekend Train Schedule
Navigating the Midtown Station
Navigating the Arts Center Station
MARTA to the Taste of East Atlanta
Thursday, July 14, 2011 is the Taste of East Atlanta, where you can sample food from local restaurants for only $1 per location.
The closest MARTA station is Inman Park on the blue/green rail line. 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:
Be advised that 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
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to Music Midtown
Music Midtown is returning to Piedmont Park September 24, 2011. MARTA is the better option for getting to the event due to limited street parking and expected large crowds.
The closest MARTA station to the event is the Midtown Station on the red/gold rail line. Riders can either take the 10th Street exit out of the station, turn right and walk about 15-20 minutes to the Charles Allen entrance or board bus 36 or 99 at the station. Check www.itsmarta.com the day of the event for information on any bus rerouting due to possible street closures.
A second entrance will be near the lake. Festival goers can cut through the park to reach the entrance versus walking straight down 10th (see festival map). Bus 27 that also departs from the Midtown Station has a drop off at Piedmont and 14th Street, which can be used for this entrance.
Other Things to Know
Purchase a roundtrip MARTA fare at the start of your trip. The best place to park and ride MARTA is the Lindbergh Center Station, with free daily parking decks. Be sure to take your parking ticket with you so you can validate it in the machines with flashing yellow lights on your return trip.
Re-entry will be permitted but you must have your ticket scanned when exiting. Once your ticket has been scanned out you must use the same ticket to gain re-entry to the festival grounds. Oversized bags/backpacks, chairs, coolers, bikes, skateboards, outside food, alcohol, pets, aerosol cans, glass and weapons are also not allowed. One factory sealed or empty water bottle is allowed per person.
For more information, see:
Lindbergh MARTA Parking
Top 5 Stations to Park and Ride
Midtown Station Weekend Train Schedule
Midtown Station Restaurants
Navigating the Midtown Station
MARTA to Taste and Tour of Cheshire Bridge
The Taste and Tour of Cheshire Bridge is a walking food tasting event that will take place July 20-21 2011. The festival includes a free food sample at participating restaurants (including Woodfire Grill), coupons and raffle tickets. Prices are $15.00 per person per day or $25.00 per person for both days. After July 1, the price increases to $20 per day or $35 for both days. Children are free.
MARTA will be the best option for getting to the festival. Bus 27 travels the entire length of Cheshire Bridge Road and is the best bus route for the event. The bus departs from the Lindbergh and Midtown Stations on the red/gold rail line. Lindbergh has free daily parking decks, which makes it a great park and ride spot. Once at the festival, a free shuttle will also be available to travel to the different restaurants.
You can also get to Cheshire Bridge Road via bus 6 and bus 30 at the Lindbergh Station. Exit near the Varsity Jr. and CVS, which are at the intersection of Lindbergh Drive and Cheshire Bridge Road.
For easiest commuting, park your car or ride the train to the Lindbergh Station and board the first bus that arrives (6, 27 or 30).
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Lindbergh MARTA Parking
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants Near MARTA
MARTA to the Brookhaven Arts Festival
The Brookhaven Arts Festival takes place every year in October conveniently behind the Brookhaven Station on Apple Valley Road (see area map). The festival includes live music and a children’s area.
Brookhaven is on the gold rail line in the north, so be sure to board a “Doraville” train if you are coming from the city or the airport. If you are coming from the blue or green rail line, exit at the Five Points Station and follow the signs to the Northbound platform and wait for a Doraville train there.
For more information, see:
MARTA Maps
MARTA Train Schedules and Frequencies
How to use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Atlanta Summer Beer Fest
Presented by Creative Loafing, the Atlanta Summer Beer Fest takes place Saturday, June 25 at the Masquerade Music Park (next to the Masquerade at 695 North Avenue). Plenty of beer and live music to go around. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door.
To get there on MARTA, board bus 2 at either the North Avenue or Candler Park Stations. Exit the bus 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).
For more information see:
Music Venues Near MARTA
How to Ride MARTA Buses
How to use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to Festival on Ponce
The Festival on Ponce is a new festival in Atlanta, which will take place July 23 and 24 at the Druid Hills/Olmstead Park end of Ponce de Leon Avenue. It will have fine and folk arts and crafts along with live acoustic music, a children’s area and local food.
There are several ways to get there on MARTA:
- Take bus 2 at the North Avenue or Decatur Station. Be advised that from North Avenue only every other bus travels all the way to the festival. Board a bus with Decatur Station as the destination.
- Board bus 6 from Inman Park Station and exit at the intersection of Moreland Avenue and Ponce de Leon (a gas station and church are on the corner). Walk east on Ponce, away from city, to reach the festival (see area map).
- For those more adventurous or with bikes, exit at the Candler Park Station and head north through Candler Park to reach other end of the festival, which is about 30 minutes on foot (see walking map).
For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
Navigating the Inman Park Station
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Midsummer Music and Food Festival
Candler Park hosts the Midsummer Music and Food Festival in June. Completely free, it features music performances from larger stars and over 30 food vendors, including your favorite food trucks. The 2011 date is Saturday, June 18.
The closest station is the Candler Park Station on the blue rail line that runs east and west through the city. If you are coming from the north or south, be sure to transfer at Five Points to the Eastbound platform and get on a train labeled “Indian Creek”.
After exiting the fare gate, follow the exit marked Candler Park. Head east (away from downtown) on Dekalb Avenue then turn left on Mell Avenue. This street dead ends at the park. Total walking distance is about 10 minutes (see walking map).
For more information, see:
How to use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
Candler Park Station Saturday Schedule
MARTA Maps
MARTA to the Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
The Buckhead Arts Festival is a yearly event located in Chastain Park. The focus is mainly on art, with some live music and food, but at a smaller scale than other intown festivals.
Chastain Park is accessible via bus 5, which departs the Lindbergh and Dunwoody Stations. Exit the bus at Roswell Road and W. Wieuca Road and walk a mile to reach the festival (see walking map).
For more information, see:
How to Ride MARTA Buses
Using Google Maps for MARTA Directions
MARTA to the Kirkwood Spring Fling
May brings another festival to Atlanta, the Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes in the Kirkwood neighborhood south of Candler Park. The event regularly offers a 5k, artist market, children’s area, beer and food. The 2012 dates are May 19 and 20.
The location of the festival is in Bessie Branham Park, 2051 Delano Drive. The closest MARTA station is East Lake and it is about a 20 minute walk from the station. Take the College Avenue exit out of the station and at street level, turn right on College Avenue then left on Norwood Avenue and walk about three blocks (see walking map).
You can also take bus 24 from the Candler Park Station. It runs along the park. Be sure to check www.itsmarta.com or the MARTA Facebook page the day of the festival to check on any service changes due to festival road closures.
For more information, see:
MARTA Train Schedules and Frequency
Using Google Maps for MARTA directions
10 Easiest Destinations to Get to on MARTA
MARTA to the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival
The new Atlanta Food and Wine Festival takes place in several locations in Midtown Atlanta, near the Midtown Station on the red and gold rail lines. The 2012 dates are May 10-13.
To get to the festival on MARTA, take a red or gold train to the Midtown Station. For the Welcome Center, take the 10th Street exit out of the station and turn right and walk one block to Peachtree Street. Turn left on Peachtree Street and then right on 11th Street. See the festival map for locations of the other venues and tasting tents.
For more information, see:
Best of MARTA: Food/Drink
Navigating the Midtown Station
Midtown Station Restaurants
Top 5 Most Walkable Stations
5 Skymiles Restaurants Near MARTA
Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants Near MARTA
MARTA to the Candler Park Fall Fest
The Candler Park Fall Fest takes place every fall in the park, usually in October, and features a 5k run, music/entertainment, artist market and more.
The closest station is the Candler Park station on the blue/green rail line that runs east and west through the city. If you are coming from the north or south, be sure to transfer at Five Points to the Eastbound platform and get on a train labeled “Candler Park” or “Indian Creek”.
After exiting the fare gate, follow the exit marked Candler Park. Head east (away from downtown) on Dekalb Avenue then turn left on Mell Avenue. This street dead ends at the park. Total walking distance is about one mile (see walking map).
For more information, see how to use Google Maps for MARTA directions and the weekend train schedules for the Candler Park station.
MARTA to the Atlanta Jazz Festival
The Atlanta Jazz Festival takes place on Memorial Day weekend every year in Piedmont Park.
You can exit at the Arts Center Station on the red/gold rail line and follow the signs to the West Peachtree Street exit and turn left to walk along West Peachtree. At 14th Street turn left and walk about three blocks to reach the park.
Or, you can exit at the Midtown Station, also on the red/gold rail line, and walk east on 10th Street (toward Peachtree Street). This exit will be better for getting to the meadow off of 10th Street.
Three bus routes will also be available at the Midtown station for those who don’t want to walk the approximate 15 minutes to the festival.
- Bus 36 travels down 10th Street
- Bus 99 travels down 10th Street
- Bus 27 travels up Piedmont and stops at the 14th Street entrance to the park
For more information, see:
How to ride MARTA buses
Midtown Station Restaurants
Midtown Station Weekend Train Schedule
How to Use Google Maps for MARTA Directions
