Mark your calendars, music and art aficionados. The Sandy Springs community is setting the stage for its annual Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival. Slated for September 26-27, the event promises a creative spectacle with a free admission tag. Imagine this: two music stages and more than 60 vendors, all nestled within the charm of the City Springs District, spanning four animated blocks of arts, tunes, and more.
Now in its third year, the Blue Stone Festival is not just about to deliver an impressive lineup—it's about to deliver a whole cultural experience over its two-day extravaganza. With amusement rides, entertainment across the age spectrum, and a bounty of food and drinks, it's the go-to spot for anyone looking to soak up some late September leisure. According to the city's official announcement, you can expect nationally acclaimed musical acts to amp up the evenings with flair.
So, who's rocking the stages this time around? Friday spotlights variety party hitmakers Search Engine, Rusted Soul bringing classic rock vibes, and Lit—the '90s rock band that'll teleport Gen-Xers right back to their head-banging glory days. The Hilderbrand Stage offers diverse acts as well, with the father/daughter duo Mack & Michael, Variety Pop group Risky Biscuit, and a tribute to Green Day by Letterbomb, all queued up to entertain.
Saturday keeps the momentum, kicking off with a Blue Stone 5K-9 in the morning. Then the festival grounds spring back to life at 11 a.m., with genre-spanning performances from Americana band Across the Wide, those groovy folks of Gurufish, and Rumours ATL—a testament to Fleetwood Mac's enduring allure as the headline act. The Hilderbrand Stage will be a family affair with magic, puppetry, and a nod to Rock education via School of Rock.
Let's not forget the folks breathing life into this fest. Props to VEG ER for Pets, the 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital backing the Emerging Artist Exhibit; IvyBrook Academy Sandy Springs, the nurturing hands behind the Kids Zone; and to the dab hands of Cornhole ATL, sponsoring the Sports Zone. Each a vital cog in the festival wheel, ensuring the Sandy Springs community and visitors alike have a weekend to remember. Find out all the fine details by visiting the festival's website.
