In addition to exploring the murals and art installations, we have a full day of performances!
STAY TUNED AS WE ADD MORE PERFORMANCES AND ACTIVITIES TO OUR SCHEDULE FOR 2025!
NORTH GA AERIALS
JUSTIN PATTON, SPOKEN WORD ARTIST
TULANI
CATLANTA ART DROPS
FAST PORTRAITS BY NATASHA LOPEZ
INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO
FUR FOLLY PARADE
GEORGIA METRO DANCE THEATRE
IMPROV
— IN CASE OF RAIN, PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR ALTERNATE LOCATIONS —
Follow along at @mariettARTscene for updates!
ALL DAY ART DROPS BY @CAT_LANTA
Various trailside and performance areas
We are thrilled to have Atlanta-based artist @cat_lanta return to TrailFest this year! Follow @mariettaartscene throughout the day as original pieces of TrailFest-inspired artwork are dropped along the trail. Finders keepers!
ALL DAY chalk zone
Can’t wait for the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art’s Chalktoberfest? Us either! Come experience a sampling of professional chalk artists at 17 Whitlock Avenue, right in front of the Big Little Chickens mural at Park West Vintage.
9:00-12:00 KIDS CRAFT AREA
Blind Portraits by Lauren Rust
Zen Bubbles
Chalk Zone
Rock Painting Station
Bracelet Making Station
10:00 FUR FOLLY PET PARADE
Lewis Park Dog Park
475 Campbell Hill St NW, Marietta, GA 30060
Join us for the Marietta Fur Folly TrailFest Costume Pet Parade!
9:30AM PARADE STAGING • 10AM PARADE START
Pet and owner costumes are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes in an online competition following the event. The folly will travel along the M2R trail from Lewis Park Dog Park to Atherton Square in historic downtown Marietta (approximately one mile). All animals must be nonaggressive and leashed at all times.
11:00 OPENING CEREMONY
Atherton Square (behind Cool Beans and Marietta Welcome Center)
Georgia Metro Dance Theatre
Keys to the City Traveling Piano- performances by Johnny Gravley and Theo Thimou
Justin Patton, Spoken Word Artist
WKRC
11:00-2:00 Notes of impact’s instrument petting zoo
Come experience the joy of music through a hands-on instrument experience, right along the trail! (Between Park West Vintage and Alley Stage)
12:00-2:00 NORTH GA AERIALS
Aerial performances in Atherton Square (behind Cool Beans and Marietta Welcome Center)
12:00-2:00 Fast portraits by natasha lopez
Get your portrait drawn while you enjoy the festivities in Atherton Square!
12:00-4:00 king of pops
Stop by the King of Pops cart and enjoy a cold treat!
2:00-4:00 WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER AT MARIETTA WINE MARKET
While you’re enjoying the festivities at TrailFest, stop by the Marietta Wine Market and make a toast to the arts! Try a sampling of wines and participate our raffle to win big!
Proceeds will benefit the Marietta Arts Council.
2:00-6:00 PERFORMANCES AT ALLEY STAGE
Enjoy an afternoon of performances and beverages at the award winning Alley Stage!
2-3pm: Musical performance by Anna Calvin
3-3:45pm: Improv
4-4:30pm: Marietta’s Theatre in the Square
4:30-5pm: Musical performance by Taylor Rambo
5-6pm: Musical performance by Tulani
Follow along at @mariettARTscene for updates!
PLUS, be sure to VISIT THE FOLLOWING FOR FREE ADMISSION!
MARIETTA/COBB MUSEUM OF ART
Free admission 11am-4pm
30 Atlanta Street, SE
Marietta, GA 30060
mariettacobbartmuseum.org