Sweet Auburn Spring Fest
Atlanta, GA -This annual festival and family gathering is centered on Auburn Avenue, the spiritual and historical heart of Atlanta's African American community. For three days, visitors can walk the mile-and-a-half history-laden avenue as they choose from 10 stages of entertainment, an artists' market, a Fantastic Fun Zone for kids, a Health and Fitness Pavilion and Home Buyers Showcase.
Not to be overlooked is the literary market for readers, published and aspiring authors and vendors, plus a Food Court for needed fortification. You can also enjoy ribs and fish and chicken dishes at venues located throughout the Festival. In addition, the International Campaign For Victory Over Violence hosts several events, in an ongoing effort to help children cope with a fear of any form of violence.
For vending applications, information on volunteering and a map of and details on the festivities, please visit the Festival's Web site at www.sweetauburn.com. To reach the festival, take MARTA to the 5 Points station and transfer to the eastbound No. 3 bus.
As many as a half million people are expected to attend Sweet Auburn Springfest 2008. Springfest is known as "the Grandest Festival of the Year on the Greatest Street on the Planet." Staged on historic Auburn Avenue, the event includes many exciting venues and attractions.
In addition to traditional festival offerings, the Spirit of Sweet Auburn will highlight world cultures this year with such attractions as "Taste of the World," which includes foods from the seven Continents, and an International Film Festival featuring African-American, American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Indian and African films.
Also expanding in 2008 is the Classic Car and Bike Show: Cars, trucks, vans and motorcycles featured, with trophies awarded to three winners in each category; Business and Technology Expo: Goods and services offered to business owners and home office workers plus a Youth Entrepreneur Showcase to spotlight youth up to age 19 and the products and services they offer.
Returning activities include the Arts and Literature Market, the Dream Home Showcase,NBA Nation, with a chance to meet pro players, the Largest Outdoors Health & Fitness Fair and the Fantastic Family Fun Zone.
Also featured will be the Just For Women's Expo, 10 Stages of Continuous Entertainment, Street Performers, and the $2 for 2 Campaign to raise money for Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless and Sweet Auburn Springfest 2008. This festival is a shot in the arm for businesses in the district and it's an opportunity for our institutions to showcase what they do.
The Festival concludes with the Legends, Heroes and Heroines Awards Lunch when we honor people who exemplify, manifest and live the spirit of Sweet Auburn, They also serve as the festival Honorary Co-Chairs.
The 2008 festival will expand to
a two-mile radius and include Centennial Olympic Park. "We want
people to know that Luckie Street is an extension of Auburn Avenue,
We want to make people aware it's all connected." 
For the most recent info on this event and others,
check our Atlanta Special Event Calendar.
