Staci J.
5/12/2019
2019. I've wanted to check this out for a few years but wasn't in town until this year. More of a street market vibe. I do like walking through the Sweet Auburn district. So much history there....
Sweet Auburn Festival
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301 Auburn Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Sweet Auburn Festival is an annual event held in the historic Sweet Auburn District of Atlanta, Georgia, aimed at bringing awareness to the rich history, heritage, and achievements of Atlanta's African Americans. Concentrated along a mile and a half of Auburn Avenue, this district was once known as the "richest Negro street in the world," where African Americans established businesses, congregations, and social organizations amidst the challenges of segregation laws.
The vision of the festival is to restore Auburn Ave to its former glory as the "greatest street on the planet" and transform the Sweet Auburn viaduct into a world-class destination, connecting the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site to the center for civil and human rights. With a focus on community strength and mental health awareness, the Sweet Auburn Festival aims to create a family-friendly event that celebrates the cultural significance of this historic district.
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Melodie G.
5/11/2024
EVERYTHING was mediocre at best who's in charge of vendors ? this was so disappointing the food vendor were breaking every health code on the books the live blues band was good the clothing...
Janos J.
5/8/2016
This is our third year to the Sweet Auburn Festival. They do have some excellent art (purchased a set of African drums for $35) and they have fantastic Caribbean food. However, some of the...
Kennedi L.
5/15/2017
I haven't been out here in years close to 12 to be exact. I loved the atmosphere. Food and drinks were readily available on every inch of the festival. The live music was a different story...
Jamie S.
5/10/2014
Supposedly, this is the largest festival in the Southeast; however, its hard to tell if that is true because everything seems to be packed into tight spaces up and down different streets. I...
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