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Sandy Springs Announces Exciting Lineup for Third Annual Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival

August 25, 2025

Now in its third year, the Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival returns to Sandy Springs September 26–27. This vibrant event is free to attend and features nationally acclaimed musical acts taking the stage each evening, drawing crowds for unforgettable performances.

The Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival is a multi-day celebration that transforms the City Springs District into a lively, four-block showcase of creativity and sound. With two music stages, more than 60 vendors, amusement rides, entertainment for all ages, and food and drinks, the festival offers something for everyone.

Full schedule of events

Friday, September 26

Festival Attractions

  • 4 p.m. — Festival kicks off

City Green Stage

  • 5:30 p.m. — Search Engine (Variety Party Hits)
  • 7 p.m. — Rusted Soul (Classic Rock & Soul)
  • 8:30 p.m. — Lit, Headliner (90s Rock / Pop Punk)

Hilderbrand Stage

  • 4:30 p.m. — Mack & Michael (Father/Daughter Duo)
  • 5:30 p.m. — Risky Biscuit (Variety Pop)
  • 7 p.m. — Letterbomb (Tribute to Green Day)

Saturday, September 27

Blue Stone 5K-9

  • 8 a.m. — Race steps off

Festival Attractions

  • 11 a.m. — Festival kicks off

City Green Stage

  • 1 p.m. — Across the Wide (Americana)
  • 2:30 p.m. — Gurufish (Funk)
  • 4 p.m. — Run Katie Run (Pop Americana)
  • 5:30 p.m. — Brother Maven (American Rock & Soul)
  • 7 p.m. — Joslyn and the Sweet Compression (Original Funk & Soul)
  • 8:30 p.m. — Rumours ATL – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band, Headliner

Hilderbrand Stage

  • 11 a.m. — Rick Hubbard Kazoobie (Family Entertainment)
  • 11:45 a.m. — Lady Bug (Preschool Entertainment)
  • 12:30 p.m. — The Bean and the Bear Show (Magic & Puppetry, Family Entertainment)
  • 1:15 p.m. — Rick Hubbard Kazoobie
  • 2:15 p.m. — School of Rock (Community Youth Band)
  • 3:30 p.m. — No Filter (Variety Cover Band)
  • 5 p.m. — B4Y2K (90s Party)
  • 6:45 p.m. — The New Respects (Harmonious Alternative Indie)

The Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival is proudly produced by the City of Sandy Springs with the generous support of our sponsors:

  • VEG ER for Pets — a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital and Presenting Sponsor of the Emerging Artist Exhibit
  • IvyBrook Academy Sandy Springs — Presenting Sponsor of the Kids Zone, dedicated to fostering an innovative and nurturing environment for children ages 18 months to 6 years
  • Cornhole ATL — Supporting Sponsor of the Sports Zone, with more than 12,000 players annually across four divisions designed for beginners, casual players, and intermediate competitors

For more details, visit SandySpringsGA.gov/bluestone.

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