Fall Festival On Ponce 2026

The Fall Festival on Ponce is a two-day outdoor local arts and crafts event held at the Olmsted Parks along Ponce de Leon Ave., the main thoroughfare in metro Atlanta.  This event was such a success in 2010 that we decided to split it into two per year. (one festival in spring, one festival in fall) The festival supports the historic Olmsted Parks restoration.  This celebration of community and tradition is located in the center of the historic affluent North Druid Hills neighborhood in Atlanta.  Lots of trees, huge open green space, and tons of visibility make this an irresistible event for artists.
 
The Fall Festival on Ponce is a 2-day celebration of community and tradition presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages and interests.  The Festival is a major celebration of the arts while honoring the rich history of our community.
 
At this festival, there is something for everyone: Artist's Market featuring fine arts and crafts, a Children's Park, local food and beverage concessions, and live acoustic entertainment.  Representatives from the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance are onsite to answer questions about these historic parks.
 

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,r any other 3dimensionall objects.
Ceramics: Original shaped and fired clay including earthenware, porcelain, and raku.
Digital Art: Two-dimensional works from which the original image is manipulated by the artist using a computer using programs such as Drawing, Illustrator, Paint, or, other software applications. 
Drawing & Printmaking: Original drawings made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels, or, chalk.  The Printmaking process may include pulled plates, linoleum prints, etching, engraving, silkscreen, or, lithography.  All prints must be signed and numbered by the artist. Photocopies are not permitted.
Fiber: Works created from fibers including basketry, batik, weaving, papermaking, knitting, and quilting.  The embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.  
Glass: An object made of glass including blown, fused, stained, cast, and, molded.  The embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.
Handicraft:  Handmade items made by the artist from manufactured, recycled, or repurposed materials transforming the combined materials into a unique product in a cohesive collection.  A complete description of items is required.
Jewelry: All Jewelry is crafted from metal, glass, stone, clay, or other materials.  Commercial molds or casts are not permitted.  At least 50% of the organic materials in the finished product used must be produced by the artist.
Metal: Functional and non-sculptural works incorporating metal.
Painting: The use of oils, acrylics, watercolors, and tempera suitable for hanging.
Photography: Prints, transparencies, or, digital images made from the artist’s original negative or taken with a digital camera that has been processed by the artist.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional work is done in any individual medium.
Wood & Furniture: Original works in wood that are built, turned, carved, or, tooled. Embellished manufactured wood items are not permitted.
 
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.
- Friday load-in
- 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.