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West Ponce Music Stroll • November 16

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 November 16, 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!

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.

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Makers Market

Wind your stroll through the Makers Market on the lawn of Sharian Rugs. Shop local for handcrafted goods — woven bags and baskets, jewelry, woodworking, soaps, fine art, and more.

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Schedule of Events

5K RACE AND DOG WALK | 8 am
Hosted by Fleet Feet

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MUSIC | Until 9 pm
Performances and locations along W. Ponce de Leon Avenue throughout the day.

  • 11 am – Noon @ Dancing Goats: Susan Nease
  • Noon-1 pm @ Farm Burger: Tripp’n Trio
  • 1-2 pm @ Sharian: Jenn Cello
  • 2-3 pm @ Taqueria Del Sol: DJ La Superior
  • 2:30-3:30 pm @ The Marlay House: Morgan Rowe Band
  • 3-4 pm @ The Cereal Lab: TBD
  • 4-5 pm @ The Marlay House: The Quaranteens 
  • 4-5 pm @ Mellow Mushroom: Art Linton
  • 5-6 pm @ Cafe Lily: Michael K
  • 5:30-7 pm @ The Marlay House: Rev. Jeff Mosier and Gaurav Malhotra 
  • 7:30-9:30 pm @ The Marlay House: Blue Talk

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.
There will also be a community chalk area open to all!
Chalk Competition Sign Up

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:

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CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES | Noon-4 pm

First Christian Church Children’s Tent will feature activities for kids from noon to 4 pm.

Sponsors

Proceeds benefit the Decatur Makers.