Grant Park Launches New Monthly Market Series

The Grant Park Conservancy debuts Market in the Park, a community gathering with food, music, and local vendors.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:00pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen print featuring multiple images of a vibrant red tomato repeated in a grid pattern, conceptually representing the fresh produce and artisan goods that will be available at the new Grant Park market.The new Market in the Park series will showcase the best of Atlanta's local food, art, and music scene in the heart of historic Grant Park.Atlanta Today

The Grant Park Conservancy is launching a new monthly event series called Market in the Park, which will transform the Boulevard Green at Grant Park Gateway into a community hub filled with chef-driven bites, local vendors, music, and programming. The first market will debut on Sunday, April 19, with additional markets scheduled for May 17 and June 14, all running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admission.

Why it matters

As one of Atlanta's oldest and most beloved public parks, Grant Park has long served as a gathering place for the local community. The new Market in the Park series aims to further activate the park, providing fresh reasons for neighbors to come together and celebrate the vibrant food, art, and music scene that thrives in this historic green space.

The details

The Grant Park Conservancy is producing Market in the Park as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance and enliven the park. Each monthly market will feature a mix of prepared foods from local chefs, seasonal produce from regional growers, handmade crafts and vintage goods from area artisans, and live musical performances.

  • The first Market in the Park event will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • Subsequent markets are scheduled for May 17 and June 14, 2026, all running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

Grant Park Conservancy

The non-profit organization responsible for the stewardship and programming of Grant Park, Atlanta's oldest public park.

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What’s next

The Grant Park Conservancy plans to continue the Market in the Park series throughout the spring and summer, with potential for the event to become a regular monthly fixture in the park's programming.

The takeaway

The launch of Market in the Park demonstrates Grant Park's ongoing commitment to fostering community engagement and celebrating the diverse local talents that make Atlanta's oldest public green space such a vibrant and beloved destination.