The Decatur Arts Festival returns to downtown Decatur, live and in person! This is a 3-day festival that’s spread out around downtown Decatur and the historic Courthouse Square.
The 2024 Arts Festival launches on the evening of Friday, May 3rd and continues through Sunday, May 5th.
We’re listing some of the major highlights of the Decatur Arts Festival below.
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Friday Night Artwalk
This is a self-guided event that takes place on from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd, all across downtown Decatur. You can stroll around town at your own pace to see exhibits at participating shops and galleries. Many of the venues will have special activities or complimentary snacks and drinks. There will also be a deejay on the Square.
View a complete list of the Friday night Art Spots
Kids Art Fest
It’s all about the kiddos at this event! Come to the Decatur Recreation Center on Saturday, May 4th for the children’s art festival. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy arts and crafts, music, balloons, juggling, clowns, inflatables, and new this year, Four Minutes of Fame! Kids will have four minutes on stage with lights and a mic to do whatever inspires them – tell jokes, dance, sing, whatever brings them joy.
The Decatur Recreation Center is located at 231 Sycamore Street in Decatur.
More info on Kids Fest
Artists Market
The Artists Market will take place in downtown Decatur. It features more than 120 artists selected through a competitive jury process. The annual market is known for its high quality of artwork and attracts artists from all over the Southeast and beyond.
View a list of the artists
Hours:
- Saturday, May 7th — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday, May 7th — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Live Music on the Performing Arts Stage
All performances are FREE.
They take place on the Decatur Square, at the Dekalb History Center, in a tent on the lawn, at the Decatur Rec Center, and more.
The 2024 performance line-up is especially diverse — everything from improv and Shakespeare to poetry slams, choirs, flamenco dance, and local bands.
