May-Retta Daze

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MAY-RETTA DAZE FESTIVAL WILL NOT TAKE PLACE IN 2021.

May-Retta Daze is a two-day art, crafts & music outdoor festival held annually, the first weekend in May at the Historic Marietta Square. The festival features exhibitors and artists showcasing handmade goods including painting, pottery, woodwork, metal, glass, fabric, soap, candles and more. In addition to a wide variety of arts & crafts, the Music Festival will showcase various live acoustic musical performances from local artists throughout both days. There is something for everyone with festival food, kid's zone and live music. Bring the entire family to shop, relax and soak up the sounds on the Marietta Square.

​May 1 & 2, 2021
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Glover Park at Historic Marietta Square, 50 N Park Square NE Marietta, GA 30060

Arts, Crafts, and Music Festival Schedule

 

Saturday


  • 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts Show, Kid's Zone, Festival Food
  • 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Music Festival by local musicians on the Glover Park stage (Performance lineup below)

Sunday


  • 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts Show, Kid's Zone, Festival Food
  • 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Music Festival by local musicians on the Glover Park stage (Performance lineup below)

Music Festival Lineup - TBA

Parking Information


Free and paid parking is available around the Marietta Square. Visit the Marietta Parking Map.

Musician Application


We are seeking local musicians to add to our music festival lineup as part of the 44th Annual May-Retta Daze Festival. Singer/Songwriter musicians (cover and original music) are all welcome to apply. Musicians that are selected to perform on the main stage during peak festival hours based on talent/skill, will receive compensation.  

General musician information HERE. 

Arts & Crafts Exhibitor Application

The Arts & Crafts Festival is a juried show, bringing exceptional talent and art to the Square. Exhibitor information and application can be downloaded HERE.

Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities


For sponsorship application click HERE.

Additional Information


For more information, call the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department at 770-794-5601.