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Get matched →Fall Festival on Ponce is a juried fine arts and crafts festival presented by Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces(AFFPS) , held each autumn along Atlanta's historic Olmsted Linear Park on Ponce de Leon Avenue.
This two-day outdoor event features approximately 125 artists and makers , showcasing fine art, folk art, and high-quality handmade work across a wide range of mediums. The scenic park setting—designed by the Olmsted Brothers—creates a walkable, tree-lined environment that attracts a loyal, art-buying audience from some of Atlanta's most established intown neighborhoods.
Fall Festival on Ponce has earned a strong reputation for professional management, thoughtful layout, and artist support . AFFPS is known throughout the Southeast for producing well-organized festivals that prioritize clear communication, smooth logistics, and a positive artist experience. The event consistently draws collectors, design-minded locals, families, and returning patrons who value original work and enjoy engaging directly with artists.
In addition to artist booths, food vendors, and a relaxed fall atmosphere that encourages visitors to linger, browse, and purchase. The Festival benefits from excellent visibility along the Ponce corridor.
Artists selected for Fall Festival on Ponce can expect attentive staff, strong neighborhood support, and an audience that appreciates quality craftsmanship , making this an excellent Atlanta show during peak fall festival season.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES:
Accept applications: October 03, 2026
Wait List Released: (or as deemed necessary by event/category by category)
Event Dates: October 09-10, 2027
Load In Dates: October 08, 2027
(Friday Load In 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
(Saturday load in option 8:30 AM- 9:00 AM)
Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Director and included on the Wait List.
CATEGORIES
2-D Mixed Media : Includes more than one type of physical material such as collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography. The finished art is suitable for wall mounting.
3-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as mosaic, papier mache, clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood o, or any other 3dimensionall objects.
Ceramics: Original shaped and fired clay including earthenware, porcelain, and raku.
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
- T-shirts and commercial clothing
- Posters
- Manufactured toys
- Commercially manufactured or reproduced items (resale)
- Jewelry is made from more than 50% manufactured components
- Any item that employs the use of commercially available molds or patterns
AMENITIES
- Water will be provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday.
- Booth Sitters are available during event hours upon request.
- Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc.
- 24 Hour on-site Security
ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
- AFFPS is among the top award-winning art festival organizations in the southeast.
- Voted Best Festivals by local media
- A holder of the only Guinness World Record by any arts festival organization in the U.S.
- AFFPS employs professional marketing strategies including:
- PR and online media platforms
- Print and online media ads
- Radio and TV
- Billboards, banners, posters, and yard signs
- Extensive business partner collaboration
- Social media
- Dedicated interactive website
- Direct mail
- 300+ online calendar entries
PARKING
On-street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Paid parking options will also be available for festival-goers and artists.
WAITLIST
A waitlist will be maintained. Selected waitlisted artists may be contacted when the Wait List is released one day before the event date.
NO SHOW POLICY
Artists who have not checked in and/or have made arrangements for a late check-in by Friday at 6:00 p.m. (walk-in) will be considered a "no-show." No-show artists are not eligible for refunds. Assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.
RAIN OR SHINE
There will be no "rain date" and fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather. The event will take place rain or shine.
SALES TAX
Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting Sales Taxes. Sales Tax reporting documents are provided to participating artists at check-in at the event. The current Sales Tax rate for this event is 8% (Georgia 4%, Fulton County, 3% City of Atlanta 1%).
HOW THE FEES ARE USED
All AFFPS Festivals support the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a stronger arts community. The GFPS provides scholarships for artists to help them with their artistic career
Non-Refundable Administrative Processing Fee: $30.
Event dates: October 10, 2027 to October 11, 2027.
Location: Olmstead Park, North Druid Hills: 1451 Ponce de Leon, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307, Atlanta, Georgia.
Setting: outdoor.
Minimum 4 images required to apply.