The Virginia Highland Summerfest is Back for 2024!

VaHi SummerfestSummertime is already nearing, and it’s time to celebrate with the annual Virginia Highland Summerfest! The beloved family festival extends through the Virginia Highlands, filling every foot with something to experience.

2024 Event Details
June 8th & 9th
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 9:00  p.m.
Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Summerfest 5K
8:00 a.m. Start
Highland and Virginia Avenues

Friday Night Kick-Off Party
Friday, June 7th | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
John Howell Park

Celebrating 38 years of art, food, and fun, Summerfest is a feast for the senses. Experience live bands, great art, local food, and celebrate summertime! 

Friday Night Kick-Off Party
VaHi Admission: $10 for residents |  Friends: $15 | Kids under 2: FREE

Join the party in support of John Howell Park renovations! The family-friendly evening will have live music from the Unmentionables and the Backyard Birds, kids’ yard games and free treats, three local food trucks serving up gourmet and fast food, and even free alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. 

VaHi Sumemrfest

Fine Art Market & Makers Market
The Fine Art Market features some of the best artists from across the Southeast (and beyond!) who have joined to together to showcase unique folk and fine art. Specialized works will be available for purchase across a variety of art mediums, including: Painting, Photography, Clay, Metal, Stone, Wood, Jewelry, Glass, Textiles, and Mixed Media. This year’s Fine Art Market is not juried, and there will be no awards.

The Makers Market includes handmade items such as soaps, lotions, candles, pet items, plants and delicious consumables such as nuts, chocolate, jams, honey, and more!

5K Road Race
June 8th | 8:00 a.m.
The perfect way to kick off Summerfest! Winding through the scenic streets of the Virginia Highlands, this year’s race will feature electronic chip timing and is now an official qualifying race for the Peachtree Road Race. 

Kidsfest
June 8th, 10am-5pm | June 9th, 11am-5pm

The kid-friendly fun kicks off after the race with the festival’s 20234Kidsfest. Children are invited to participate in unique games, crafts, and activities for children of all ages!

Food & Libations
Local food vendors will be providing a large assortment of food throughout the festival, and authorized vendors will have both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Cool off with a mixed cocktail, beer, or soft drink as you make your way through the events of the festival!

Music Stage
Over on the lawn of John Howell Park, the Music Stage will feature a variety of renowned local musicians along with nationally acclaimed singer-songwriters. 

More information on the 2024 Virginia Highlands Summerfest.

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