Virginia Highland Summerfest
Virginia Highland Celebrates 25 years of Summerfest
It was a sweltering summer day but the crowds came out all the same to enjoy the art, music, food and people watching, in one of Atlanta’s favorite summer festivals. The event started Saturday June 6 with an 8:00 am 5K race, and the temperature was nearly 95 degree by the time they hit the finish line about an hour later. 
There was a “tot trot” for the kids to show off their running skills, a parade, a kid’s fest with clowns and fun for the kids, a rock climbing wall and more. The music kicked off at 10:30 in the morning and wrapped up with Atlanta native Shawn Mullins who played till about 9:00 pm. Sunday was another day with another great lineup of local talent and more of the steamy heat!
The festival was located on Virginia Avenue between North Highland and Inman Middle School and there was no charge for admission. Virginia Highland has a wide variety of specialty shops and restaurants who were all doing bang up business.
An award winning group of art and craft exhibits, great food vendors, two music stages and shady tree lined streets made for a really enjoyable Summer weekend!
