May-retta Daze is an annual arts and crafts festival that takes place the first weekend in May. The 36th annual festival takes place from May 5-6, 2012 at Glover Park in historic Marietta Square. The festival features exhibitors and artists showcasing handmade goods including painting, pottery, woodwork, metal, glass, fabric, soap, candles and more. All work is made and displayed by the artist, and the event draws both local Georgia artists as well as artists from around the Southeast. The event also features activities for the kids and live entertainment.
Additional Activities:
The Marietta Square Farmer’s Market is on the Square on Saturday from 9am to noon. For more information about the farmer’s market, call (770) 499-9393.
Date and Time:
Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 10am to 6pm
Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 11am to 5pm
Location:
Historic Marietta Square
Glover Park
50 Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
Parking:
Free in the Cobb County Parking Garage on Cherokee Street and Waddell.
Cobb County Parking Deck
Waddell Street entrance
Hansell St NW & Waddell St NE
Marietta, GA 30090
For more information, call (770) 794-5601 or click here for application information.
What is May-retta?
May-retta is the traditional pronunciation of Marietta, although now it is more commonly pronounced Mary-etta. May-retta Daze (Marietta Days) is a festival featuring artists and their arts and crafts that are produced without machines, manufacturing and mass-production.
