Decatur Arts Festival

Schedule:

Artists Market - 11 am – 5 pm

Explore the diverse work of 120 artists at the Artists Market; the juried, outdoor market showcases offerings from all over the Southeast including local creatives.

Children’s Book Festival

The Decatur Children’s Book Festival is happening alongside the Decatur Arts Festival! It will feature authors and illustrators of children’s picture books, middle-grade literature, and graphic novels — as well as a dedicated young adult stage.

Kick off the inaugural event with keynote speaker, Kate DiCamillo, on Friday night at 5pm. Then browse the vendor booths and author tables on Saturday and Sunday, and don’t miss the author talks held throughout the weekend.

Children’s Stage - 10 am - 5 pm
Decatur Recreation Center (Inside), 231 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030

YA Stage - 9:30 10 am - 5 pm
Sycamore Chapel, 318 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA 30030

Music + Performances
Live music, dance, comedy, and theatrical performances take place throughout the weekend, joyfully celebrating Decatur’s immense local talent across four main venues

Noon - 12:45 PM - The Frank Hamilton School Players
Performing Arts Tent, Acoustic Music, Live Music,
The FHS Players is a group of friends and musicians from the Frank Hamilton School, comprised of a collection of instructors and students. Come join us for a selection of…

Location: Historic DeKalb Courthouse, Performing Arts Tent
101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

1 - 1:15 PM - Mookie G. (Walter Gauthia)
LOL Tent (Comedy),
Mookie G is an Atlanta based standup comic. He began pursuing his comedy dream at the young age of 42. In the beginning, he traveled to and from metro Atlanta…

Location: Historic DeKalb Courthouse, LOL Tent
101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

1 - 1:45 PM - Essential Theatre
Performing Arts Tent, Theatre Games,
Join Essential Theatre artists as they lead our audiences in fun and interactive theatrical games for the whole family!

Location: Historic DeKalb Courthouse, Performing Arts Tent
101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

1:30 - 2 PM - Josh di Donato
LOL Tent (Comedy),
Josh di Donato is one of the unsung pioneers of the LA Alternative comedy movement. In the 1990’s, he produced a series of comedy shows which he brought to Largo,…

Location: Historic DeKalb Courthouse, LOL Tent
101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

2 - 3 PM - Bryce George
Performing Arts Tent, Acoustic Music, Live Music,
A 24 - year - old Appalachian Artist born and raised in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Bryce released his debut album “Horns and Halos” in May of 2023. Since his release, Bryce has traveled…

Location: Historic DeKalb Courthouse, Performing Arts Tent
101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

2 - 3 PM - “Community Garden” with The Dancing Flowers for Peace
New Dance, Dance Workshop,
The Dancing Flowers have been developing a practice of collaboration through movement improvisations since 2005. This workshop will be playful, focusing on how we sense and trust each other; how…

Location: Historic DeKalb Courthouse, 2nd Floor
101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

2:30 - 2:45 PM - Daemin Lee
LOL Tent (Comedy),

Daemin Lee is an stand - up comic that hosts and produces several shows conventions all over Atlanta. An couple being MomoCon, Furry Weekend Atlanta, Anime Weekend Atlanta, and Dragon - Con. He works…

Location: Historic DeKalb Courthouse, LOL Tent
101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

3 - 3:15 PM - Storhm Artiste
LOL Tent (Comedy),
Storhm Artiste is an Atlanta - based Comedian, Writer, Host, Content Creator, etc. Storhm has created two scripts, written three books, ghostwritten material for celebrity comedians, and performed stand - up comedy for 7…

Location: Historic DeKalb Courthouse, LOL Tent
101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

3:30 - 3:45 PM - Alyx Libby
LOL Tent (Comedy),
Alyx Libby is an actor - turned - comic who currently resides in Atlanta and tours throughout the US. You’ve seen her onstage at The Laughing Skull Lounge, Sidesplitters Comedy Club and RoleCall Theatre,…

Location: Historic DeKalb Courthouse, LOL Tent
101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

4 - 4:30 PM - Whole World Improv Theater
LOL Tent (Comedy),
WHOLE WORLD'S IMPROVIUS PRIME (Teen Cast) Experience improv comedy performed by kids for kids of all ages. Are you ready to play? Catch the Mainstage Cast on Saturday at 4…

Location: Historic DeKalb Courthouse, LOL Tent
101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

4 - 5 PM - New Dance Showcase
Dance Performance, New Dance,
Our Showcase Performance features the following new dances by these artists: Tangled Roots By The Dancing Flowers for Peace Nandito Na Ako, Nandito Na Tayo by Catching Mangoes Dance Stepping…

Location: Historic DeKalb Courthouse, 2nd Floor
101 E Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030