April 3, 2019

CONTACT: Rachel Langelotti

rlangelotti@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - May-Retta Daze is a two-day art, crafts & music outdoor festival held on May 4 & 5, 2019 at the Historic Marietta Square. The 2019 Festival features an expansion of 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 new Music Festival will showcase various live acoustical music performances. Local musical talents will perform throughout both Festival days on the stage inside Glover Park.

The Music Festival will also include a free Saturday night concert at 7:00 p.m. featuring Chris Stalcup & The Grange. Chris Stalcup & The Grange is a Georgia born and bred Roots-Rock band that has shared the stage with Shooter Jennings, Lucero, .38 Special and more. The release of 2014's "Dixie Electric Company" put the band on the map of the Americana and Alt-Country music scene. With their critically acclaimed sophomore effort in 2016, "Downhearted Fools" on DirtLeg Records the band received Press putting them in the company of Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson and Jason Isbell. With a diehard following built from several years touring the Southeast, the band is poised to release their 3rd album this year. The concert is free but a limited number of tables in front of the stage can be reserved on a first come basis April 8, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. for a fee.

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.

WHEN: May 4 & 5, 2019

            Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday Night Concert 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and 

            Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Glover Park at Historic Marietta Square, 50 N Park Square NE, Marietta, GA 30060

INFORMATION: http://www.mariettaga.gov/1262/May-Retta-Daze