Decatur Arts Festival - Decatur Arts Alliance

Name: Decatur Arts Festival - Decatur Arts Alliance
Start: 2025-05-03
End: 2025-05-04
Location: Downtown Decatur, 101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

Artists may exhibit and sell work at a juried outdoor art market or submit to a juried fine arts exhibition.

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Deadline: annual cycle, check dates
Entry fee: Free
Location: Downtown Decatur, 101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
Exhibition window: May 3, 2025 → May 4, 2025

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About

Overview

The Decatur Arts Festival is a weekend celebration featuring over 100 performances of various artistic disciplines, 140 artist booths, a fine arts exhibition, and community activities.

Key Dates & Times

Friday, May 2, 2025: Artwalk 6–10pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025: Arts Festival 10am–6pm
Sunday, May 4, 2025: Arts Festival 11am–5pm

Location

Downtown Decatur, 101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

What's Included

Artwalk: city-wide art experience with performances and free art receptions at local businesses
Kids Fest: Saturday 10am–2pm with arts and crafts, family performances, and inflatable play
Artists Market: juried marketplace showcasing 130+ artists from the Southeast and beyond (Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 11am–5pm)
Fine Arts Exhibition: 60+ juried works from across the Southeast at the Decatur Library
200+ performances including music, comedy, theater, and dance
Onsite food and drink vendors; open container zone for cocktails and beer

Admission

Free

Media accepted

all media

Entry fee: Free to enter
Theme: A community celebration of the arts featuring performances across multiple disciplines, visual art, music, theater, dance, and chalk art.
Audience

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