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Summer Shade Festival at Grant Park





I will be very honest with each of you I had no idea this festival existed and that I had missed it for 15 years! 
I am so happy for social media because of it I learn about some amazing events in and around Atlanta. For starters, I follow ATL_events on twitter (you should too) this fantastic event expert shares everything from festivals to restaurant opens to so much more. I was lucky enough to see a tweet about winning VIP tickets and by doing so I RT and WON! 





We picked up our tickets Saturday and went right into the VIP area. We were provided cups for our drinks, tickets to "buy" them and a band to get us in and out of the area. There was a raffle for a patio set for $2 a ticket and we bought a couple of those too. 

There was a wonderful pavilion with furniture and tables, food, beer from Monday Night  and wine from 3 Parks Wine Shop. Everything was amazing, we had a great place to relax, listen to music, cool off and enjoy the day. 

We walked around the park weaving in and out of the tents, there were artists, crafts, and some vendors. A little for everyone to enjoy and be able to purchase something for your home or office. I even loved how many city council members, mayoral runners and education members had tents out to meet their constituents.  

 Overall the event was amazing and I was so happy I was chosen to win the tickets and enjoy such an amazing event that will now become a regular stop for me yearly. 
****Oh and as an update, we WON the patio set! It is now on our patio where I can enjoy wine while my husband and Viking grills. 

Thank you, Summer Shade, Grant Park and the city of Atlanta for always surprising me! 


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