Ormewood Park Makers Festival

09/16/2026

A big thank you to Here We Grow, a Coppersmith Sponsor of the 2026 Makers Fest!

Here We Grow is all about creating opportunities for little ones to grow, play and explore, from music and creative activities to sensory experiences. That makes them a perfect partner for our expanded Kids Zone, helping us make sure our youngest Fest-goers have plenty of great ways to join the fun.

We’re grateful for their support in making this year’s Makers Fest a great day out for the whole family!

09/15/2026

What great timing! Atlanta Magazine just featured Ormewood Park in its series on Atlanta neighborhoods “where community is key.”

That community spirit is exactly what the Ormewood Park Makers Festival is all about. On October 10, neighbors from across Southeast Atlanta will come together for a day filled with local artists and makers, live music, great food and drink, and plenty of fun for kids.

Give the article a read, then come experience the community for yourself at the 2026 Makers Fest!
https://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/6-atlanta-neighborhoods-where-community-is-key-ormewood-park/

Ormewood Park came about in 1891 thanks to a trolley extension from downtown that connected to what were then Atlanta’s suburbs. The community is about as residential as intown Atlanta comes, with single-family homes built in Victorian and Craftsman styles alongside a smattering of low-rise public...

09/13/2026

A big thank you to Halidom Eatery, a Silversmith Sponsor of the 2026 Makers Fest!

Located just down Moreland Avenue in Southeast Atlanta, Halidom brings together 11 food concepts, a craft cocktail bar, local markets and community events — making food and gathering a central part of what they do.

That makes them an especially fitting partner as we build a great mix of food options throughout this year’s Fest. We appreciate Halidom’s support and their shared commitment to bringing our Southeast Atlanta community together.

Check them out at Halidom Eatery.

09/12/2026

Classic pop hooks meet modern indie sounds when Vital Humor takes the Main Stage at the 2026 Ormewood Park Makers Festival!

The recording project of Nashville-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Joseph Chmura, Vital Humor brings a sound described as “Beatles-esque dream pop” — lush harmonies, melodic songwriting and richly textured production.

Catch Vital Humor live at noon on Saturday, October 10 on the Main Stage at the Makers Fest.

09/11/2026

We are a month away from the Festival, and we couldn't do it without our volunteers!

Supporting the festival entails a range of needs, so we have something for everyone who wants to chip in. And for any high school students looking for certified volunteer hours for graduation: supporting the Fest is an approved source to do so!

Take a look at the available shifts and help us make this an amazing festival!

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09/10/2026

A big shoutout to longtime Makers Fest partner and Silversmith Sponsor WRFG-Atlanta 89.3FM!

Since 1973, WRFG has been Atlanta’s independent, listener-supported community radio station — championing local musicians and artists, diverse voices, and an incredible range of music you simply won’t hear anywhere else.

That commitment to local music, creativity and community makes WRFG a natural partner for the Makers Fest, and we’re grateful to have their continued support again this year.

WRFG is also hosting some in-studio appearances from Fest bands, including The Yum Yum Tree and Luke Brown & the Jubilee.

Tune in at 89.3 FM and give some love to Atlanta’s community radio station!

09/09/2026

A big thank you to longtime Makers Fest partner and Silversmith Sponsor Red's B**r Garden!

Just down the road in Benteen Park, Red’s is all about good drinks, good food and, most importantly, bringing people together. Their neighborhood-first spirit makes them a natural partner for the Fest — and we’re grateful to have their continued support helping us celebrate the artists, music and community that make Southeast Atlanta such a great place to call home.

Give them some love at Red's B**r Garden and be sure to stop by the b**r garden for a cold one and one of their famous hot dogs.

09/08/2026

The Main Stage lineup is here!

We’re bringing a full day of live music to the 2026 Ormewood Park Makers Festival, with a great mix of local sounds taking over the Main Stage on Saturday, October 10.

Featuring:

Vital Humor
Auction House Letters
Bouldercrest Singing Group
Heather Luttrell & the Possumden
Luke Brown & the Jubilee
The Yum Yum Tree

And that’s just the Main Stage — with three stages of music throughout the Fest, there’s plenty more to come.

Mark your calendar and join us in Ormewood Park!

09/07/2026

We’re raising a glass to Halfway Crooks B**r, returning as a Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Ormewood Park Makers Fest!

A longtime Fest partner and neighbor from nearby Summerhill, Halfway Crooks will once again be the exclusive b**r of Makers Fest on October 10.

Great local b**r. Great local partner. One great day in Ormewood Park.

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09/04/2026

A huge thank you to SAND (South Atlantans for Neighborhood Development), our Presenting Sponsor and a guiding force behind the Makers Fest.

For more than 50 years, SAND has worked to connect and strengthen the neighborhoods of Southeast Atlanta. That same spirit of community is at the heart of the Makers Fest—bringing neighbors together to celebrate the artists, music, food and creativity that make our corner of Atlanta special.

We’re proud to have SAND helping lead the way!