Oakland Cemetery's Sunday in the Park is returning this Sunday, September 26th, for its 43rd year. Every fall, the Historic Oakland Foundation has hosted this annual Victorian festival. It’s built on a tradition of people visiting their dead when they would picnic next to the graves and bring refreshments or sit on the lawns and enjoy the green space. Sunday in the Park is one of many events Oakland hosts throughout the year. This year the event will also feature their music festival Tunes from the Tomb. It's an outdoor experience not to be missed in Atlanta!
Oakland Cemetery's description:
“Enjoy the sunset over the Atlanta skyline as the music flows from Oakland’s North Public Grounds. Headlining this year’s Tunes from the Tombs music festival are The Original Wailers and Jupiter Coyote. You’ll also enjoy pop-up performances throughout the day.
Just as the Victorians brought blankets and musical instruments to picnic in cemeteries and celebrate life, we encourage you to join in on the fun, listen to music, and enjoy Oakland. Along with the music, attendees will enjoy tours, craft beer and alcoholic beverages, an artist market and Museum Store pop-up shop, a fabulous line-up of food trucks, a vendor market, and more.”
It's also the one day of the year when you can take tours and visit the mausoleums which are amazing to see. Tiffany stained glass and lighting fixtures, marble slabs, and beautiful iron work.
Credit: White Rabbit Creative Photography
Tickets to Sunday in the Park featuring Tunes from the Tomb here.
Sunday in the Park / Tunes from the Tombs Tickets
All patrons over 12 will need tickets for this event.
- Adults: $20 ($25 at the gate)
- Kids under 12: FREE
We wrote an earlier post with more about the annual event and you can find it at A Victorian Cemetery Festival.
