Frequently Asked Questions

On this page ADNA will post answers to frequently asked questions related to the Festival and Tour.

GENERAL

Q. Why does ADNA produce the Downtown Festival & Tour of Lofts?

A. The purpose of organizing and presenting the Festival and Tour of Downtown is simple: We do it to showcase our neighborhood. It is our job to create a welcoming, fun, clean, and exciting atmosphere. We invite guests from all over the Metro Atlanta area to come into our neighborhood to see how we live and play!

Q. What are the hours for the Festival & Tour?

A. Festival hours are 8 - 11 p.m. Friday, May 16, (music only), 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 and 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 18. The Tour has slightly shorter hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Q. How much does the Festival & Tour cost?

A: The Festival is free and open to the public.

The Tour requires tickets, $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets go on sale April 1 and advance tickets will be available from a local vendor, plus TIX.com and possible other vendors.

At TIX.com, you can buy tickets for the Tour, Kick-off Party, or get combo packages.

Q: Where does this all happen?

A: The Atlanta Downtown Festival will take place in the historic Fairlie-Poplar district, while the Tour takes place over a wider area of Downtown Atlanta. You can find maps and directions for MARTA, car, and bike right here on the web site.

Q. Are there any activities for children?

A: Yes! The festival includes live entertainment, food, and artwork, plus a "Children's Area" featuring activities for children such as live readings, puppet-making, and more.

The home tour is generally not a good pick for young children.

THE TOUR

Q: I would love for my Downtown home to be part of the Tour. How do I get my place to be considered?

A. Complete details are available on the Tour page. You can also download an invitation, which includes instructions.

Q: What are the homes on the tour like?

A. Homes on the tour are urban dwellings, mostly condos. Some are located in former office buildings or industrial buildings, while some are located in new buildings. Homes vary in size, style, and price, and it's this variety that makes the Tour so interesting and enjoyable.

See pictures of various homes which were on 2007's tour.

Q: How do I get around to visit all the homes?

A. Many of the homes are in walking distance of the main festival. However, there will be a bus/shuttle service available to take tour participants to some of the further-flung buildings, such as Centennial House, Renaissance Lofts, Museum Tower, etc. Details available at the Tour registration desk.

Q. How do I get tickets for the Tour?

A. The Tour requires tickets, $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

The Tour requires tickets, $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets go on sale April 1 and advance tickets will be available from a local vendor, plus TIX.com and possible other vendors.

At TIX.com, you can buy tickets for the Tour, Kick-off Party, or get combo packages.

Q. Are there any general guidelines for visitors on the Tour?

A. Yes. Here are a few simple do's and don't's:

• Do ask homeowners questions about their home and building.
• Do be respectful of people’s homes, personal belongings and pets.
• Do look at the schedule for Tastings (listed with unit or on schedule).
• Do remember that Tour hours end at 6 p.m.
• Do ask homeowner for permission before using a restroom.
• Don't enter any area marked private or which homeowner tells you to stay out of

ARTIST'S MARKET

Q: What kind of art features in the market?

A. Hand-crafted art: paintings, welded metal sculpture, jewelry, furniture, pottery, folk art, photography... you name it! There are also a few soap-makers and makers of other unclassifiables. See the complete list for last year (2007), with categories, here.

Q: How many artists are there this year and who are they?

A. This information will be posted as soon as is available. You can review a list of last year's vendors .

Q. Can I see samples in advance or find out more about the artists?

A. Yes! You can see a sample gallery or get links to artist web sites. You can even see pictures from past artist's markets. Many artists will appear again in 2008.

Q: Do sellers accept credit cards?

A. Many of the artists have their own credit card processing systems set up, especially if their pieces are in the more expensive range. A few artists may only accept cash or check.

Q: I'm an artist and would like to be part of the Artist's Market. What do I have to do to participate?

A. Beginning in 2006, the Artist's Market became a juried show, meaning artists must compete against one another for spots, so the best artists get in. The first step in participation is filling out the 2007 application form. You can download it as a PDF File or as Word File. The application deadline is April 1, 2008. Each application must be accompanied by 3-5 photos or slides of the work being sold, as well as a $10 jury fee.

ENTERTAINMENT

Q: Who will be performing at this year's festival?

A. A dozen acts acts ranging from jazz-fusion to gospel, R&B to rock, to songwriters performing their own songs are coming together from throughout Georgia and the Southeast.

For the 2008 festival line-up, see Festival Entertainment.

VOLUNTEERS

Q. I want to be volunteer at the 2008 Festival/Tour. How do I sign up?

A. Fill out and send in the 2008 application, available as a PDF File or Word File.

Q. What do Festival/Tour volunteers do?

A. Some volunteer activities may include: set-up and breakdown of the artist market, stage managing, helping artists man booths for short periods of time so they can take breaks, organizing and cleaning VIP hospitality suite, greeting tour participants at lobbies of various buildings where there are units on tour.

Q. Are there any age restrictions for volunteers?

A. Yes. Anyone under the age of 18 years must have a parent or guardian sign this application to indicate permission. NO ONE under the age of 12 years can volunteer without a parent or guardian present.

SPONSORS

Q: How can companies become Festival/Tour sponsors?

A. Please see the Sponsors page to learn about about corporate contributions, including Gift-Giving, Sponsorships, In-Kind Arrangements.

Companies may also purchase ads in the Tour book.