In addition to exploring the murals and art installations, we have a full day of performances!

 

NORTH GA AERIALS

JUSTIN PATTON, SPOKEN WORD ARTIST

TULANI

CATLANTA ART DROPS

INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO

CHALK ZONE

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 

Sessions Stand

  • 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

  • Justin Patton, Spoken Word Artist

  • WKRC

11:00-2:00 Notes of impact’s instrument petting zoo

(Between Park West Vintage and Alley Stage)

12:00-2:00 Bubble Party at Church Street Park

36 Mill St, Marietta, GA 30060

12:00-2:00 Community Painting at RobertKent Gallery

RobertKent Gallery (145 Church St Suite 100)

Help paint a picture to be displayed at Visit Marietta’s Welcome Center! Everyone is welcome!

12:00-2:00 NORTH GA AERIALS 

Aerial performances in Atherton Square (behind Cool Beans and Marietta Welcome Center)

1:00-3:00 Plein Air Painting by Caleb Brown

17 Whitlock Avenue, right in front of the Big Little Chickens mural at Park West Vintage

2pm THEO THIMOU - KEYS TO THE CITY TRAVELING PIANO

Atherton Square (behind Cool Beans and Marietta Welcome Center)

Enjoy the sounds of our traveling painted piano, played by pianist/composer, Theo Thimou!

2pm portraits by justin simmonds

Atherton Square (behind Cool Beans and Marietta Welcome Center)

Join Justin Simmonds of Mind Invader Comics to get your portrait done!

2:30-2:45 Notes of impact’s instrument petting zoo: HANDBELLS!

Atherton Square (behind Cool Beans and Marietta Welcome Center)

Come experience the joy of community AND music through a hands-on instrument experience featuring handbells!

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!

 

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