FAQ

Everything you need to know for a great festival weekend.

  1. WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL?
    Saturday, October 5 & Sunday, October 6.

  2. WHERE’S CANDLER PARK?
    We are located at 1500 McLendon Ave NE.

  3. WHAT TIME?
    Saturday 11am - 6pm, Sunday 11am - 7pm. More details here.

  4. CAN MY DOG COME?
    Nope, no pets allowed (by city ordinance — sorry!)

  5. HOW DO I GET THERE?
    Parking is limited on streets surrounding the festival. Please utilize rideshare, take MARTA or bike to Candler Park. Free bike valet at the park entrance.

  6. WHAT IF I GET HUNGRY/THIRSTY?
    Food & beverages are available for purchase (lots of both — and you’ll want to try them all! )

  7. WILL THERE BE BATHROOMS?
    Yes!

  8. DO I NEED TICKETS?
    No! Entry is free thanks to our sponsors.

  9. THIS IS A FUNDRAISER?
    Yep! All proceeds benefit the Candler Park Neighborhood Organization and other non-profits (such as Mary Lin Elementary School PTA)

  10. WHAT CAN’T COME INTO THE FESTIVAL?
    No pets, no grilling, no soliciting/passing handbills, no glass containers, no Smoking, no tent staking, no bicycles or skates (park your bike at our Bike Valet just outside the park, free!), no audible personal radios or instruments. Standard city park rules.

Candler Park is a high residential neighborhood and street parking is very limited. We hope you will consider using alternative methods of transportation, like MARTA, to visit the park and attend the festival.

Of course, you can also walk, rideshare, carpool, ride your bike, ride a Relay Bike, or ride an electric scooter! Don’t ride your horse because there is no place to hitch it while you enjoy the festival, and pets are not allowed.

We strongly encourage all of our festival attendees to patronize the fabulous food vendors we have carefully and thoughtfully selected. We are proud of the wide range of cuisine offerings and are confident that there is something for every craving and budget. You will also find several free water stations throughout the festival, so stay hydrated! It’s hot, even in the shade! Please keep in mind that this is a fundraiser for Candler Park Neighborhood Organization and all the alcohol sales benefit the park. That means you are drinking for a good cause! For this reason, outside alcohol is not allowed.