West Ponce Music Stroll • September 14
Free Music All Day Long!
West Ponce businesses open their patios and parking lots, transforming them into stages for a day of free live music and fun for the sixth annual West Ponce Music Stroll on September 14, 2024. Bands will play at businesses along West Ponce de Leon Avenue throughout the day. In the evening, a large stage outside The Marlay will host three bands to culminate the day. The event is free and family friendly!
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Morning 5K + Dog Walk
Ready, set, go! The morning starts off with the annual West Ponce Music Stroll annual 5K run and dog walk hosted by Fleet Feet.
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Outdoor Fitness Classes
Hosted by Clarity Fitness, held outside of Fleet Feet, 431 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Join in free morning yoga, dance fitness, and strength/conditioning classes.
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Chalk Art
Music AND a whole lot of color! Watch masterpieces unfold from professional artists during the West Ponce Music Stroll, and join in the community chalk space.
Schedule of Events
MUSIC | 8 am-9 pm
Performances and locations along W. Ponce de Leon Avenue throughout the day.
Full schedule available soon.
FITNESS EVENTS
Hosted by Clarity Fitness, held outside of Fleet Feet, 431 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Join in free morning yoga and dance fitness.
- 7:45 – 7:55 am: 5K Warm Up
- 9-9:30 am: Gentle Yoga (Bring your own yoga mat!)
- 10-10:30 am: Dance Fitness
Let us know you are coming on Facebook! Click here for yoga and here for dance fitness.
CHALK WALK FUN
See professional artists bring the sidewalk to life with chalk-tastic creations throughout the day. And join in the fun!
Sign up for the amateur chalk art competition and chalk your very own 4×4 ft art work along West Ponce. There will be multiple categories with awards & prizes.
- Chalking begins at 10 am.
- Judging starts at 3 pm.
- Awards are presented at 4 pm.
MAKERS MARKET | 11 am-7 pm
Hosted by Decatur Makers, held on the lawn of Sharian Rugs, 368 W Ponce de Leon Ave. The Makers Market will spotlight these local artists:
- Rustic Bee Woodworks, @the_rusticbee
- Kisanii Market, @kisaniimarket
- Nelson Woodworking, @nelsonwoodworking10
- Crochet by Millie, @crochetbymillie
- Erica Frances Art, @ericafrancesart
- Downward Dog Craft Guild, LLC, @downwarddogcraftguild
- Decatur Craft Supply, facebook.com/decaturcrafts
- Groovie Girl Jewelry
- Lilac Maven Designs
- Amani Bath and Body, @amanisoaps
- Sweet Serendipity, @sweetserendipity37
- Those Paper Flowers, @andrea_greengard
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES | Noon-4 pm
First Christian Church Children’s Tent will feature activities for kids from noon to 4 pm.
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Proceeds benefit the Decatur Makers.