The 25th annual Marietta StreetFest, September 17-18, focuses on the family with many free activities including arts & crafts booths, the Hubcaps and History Classic Show, a kid-friendly activity zone, the Toy Box Trot fun run and the Marietta Grassroots Music Festival. Each year, the festival draws more than 12,000 people to the Marietta Square, amid a variety of local shops, dining options, and historic sites.

ART/CRAFT: Marietta StreetFest features arts and crafts from more than 75 vendors. From handcrafted items such as paintings, jewelry and pottery to market items such as jellies, jams and sauces, visitors will discover unique items throughout the festival from local, as well as national artists.

MUSIC: StreetFest attendees can grab their blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets and support local musicians. Organized by the Marietta Grassroots Music Festival, musical performances at Marietta StreetFest feature original music in a variety of genres by bands and singer/songwriters throughout the metro Atlanta area.   www.grassrootsfest.com

CARS: Everyone loves casting a vote in the Hubcaps and History Classic Car Show, which features a wide variety of classic cars and motorcycles. Winners are selected by popular vote and will be announced at the festival on Saturday at 3 p.m.

KIDS: Marietta StreetFest includes plenty of kid-sized fun! The Kids Korner features “make and take” art stations, interactive games, inflatable slides and bounce houses. Many activities are free, but some may require a small fee.

RACE: The Saturday morning Toy Box Trot, a one-mile fun run, is open to all ages. At the completion of the race, each participant will select a toy, with the goal of continuing to encourage active play and serving as a fun memory of the accomplishment of finishing the run. Information booths with activity stations will be set up in the race area, and fun activities are planned all morning.  The race begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 17.  For race registration, visit www.active.com (Toy Box Trot)

WHEN: Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

           Sunday, September 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Certain features have limited hours:

Arts & Crafts Vendor Market: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kids Korner: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hubcaps & History Classic Car Show: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

(weather permitting)

Toy Box Trot:  Saturday, 8:30 a.m.

Marietta Grassroots Music Festival: Saturday, 3 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.             

LOCATION: Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square

                        50 N. Park Square

                        Marietta, GA 30060

Free Festival Admission

PARKING: Parking is available in the decks located at Waddell and Lawrence streets within walking distance of the festival.

FEES: Attendance at Marietta StreetFest is free!

         Free admission to Marietta Museum of History during the festival weekend!