Brookhaven's Blackburn Park will host a free, eight-hour celebration of gospel music and African diaspora culture on Saturday, August 1, with a dozen performers and worship leaders taking the stage from noon to 8 p.m.
The Link Festival is billed as a global faith and culture experience open to all backgrounds. The park sits at 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, less than two miles south of the Dunwoody city line, according to the city of Brookhaven's parks listing.
Lineup
Performers announced for the festival include Overflow Inc USA, Deborah Lukalu, Dare David, Avantii Uzor, DavidokeAGS, Ignition Room, Kunle Meshida, Oleesa Isaac, Prince Kissi, Wumi Abe, Wura Grant, and Victor Olayeni, according to the event's Eventbrite page and Atlanta on the Cheap.
Food vendors and family-friendly activities round out the day.
What to know before you go
Admission is free. Organizers are asking attendees to register in advance through thelinkfestival.com or the event's Eventbrite page. Whether registration is strictly required or helps organizers plan for crowd size has not been clarified.
Parking at Blackburn Park is limited. No shuttle or off-site parking details had been announced as of Monday, July 13. Check thelinkfestival.com for updates.
The park offers ADA-accessible paths, restrooms, a playground, pavilion, and picnic tables, according to the city of Brookhaven.
Upcoming area events
- Saturday, July 18: "Paint the Dome" free art event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brookhaven City Centre on Peachtree Road. Canvases and supplies provided while they last.
- Saturdays: Dunwoody Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon at Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody.
- Saturday, August 1: Link Festival, noon to 8 p.m. at Blackburn Park, 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Brookhaven. Free; advance registration encouraged at thelinkfestival.com.
