I had a chance to photograph the Virginia-Highland Summerfest over the weekend for the Virginia-Highland Patch. The three day event drew crowds of thousands for a weekend of art, music and food for the Atlanta area neighborhood. Artists from across the United States set up booths filled with original works of art and two stages sent music echoing down Virginia Ave. These are my favorite images from the weekend.
Chris Ritter, left, and Regina Martin walk with thousands of other visitors along the artist booths at the Virginia Highland Summerfest on Saturday June 4, 2011.
Held by her mother Jen, Emma Gensler picks out a fairy at the Lone Swan Design booth during the Virginia Highland Summerfest on Saturday June 4, 2011.
Grace Creta looks at a piece of jewelry in the Twisted Sisters Art booth during the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Saturday June 4, 2011.
Fiber sculptures made from natural undyed wool hang in Gloria McRoberts booth during the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Saturday June 4, 2011.
Mychal Mitchell, left, shows Lindsay Caulfield how to tie the journal she just bought during the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Saturday June 4, 2011.
Reflected in a mirror, Wendy Rutherford looks at the jewelry for sale at the Olney Originals booth as Mary Thurman, left, talks with artist Will Olney during the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Saturday June 4, 2011.
Gilda Vampre looks at a book of sculptures next to one entitled "Resolution" made by Nnamdi Okonkwo at his booth during the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Saturday June 4, 2011.
John Hunt, left, and Barb Buford check out photographs by Lorri Honeycutt at her booth during the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Saturday June 4, 2011.
Jeanne Haggerty, center, looks at a piece of art as people shop during the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Saturday June 4, 2011.
Sadie Barber takes a break from walking with her grandparents as she eats a popsicle on the sidewalk during the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Saturday June 4, 2011.
Ken Griffin navigates through the crowds with his daughter Lavery on his shoulders during the final day of the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Sunday June 5, 2011.
Sydney Tothill takes a sip of water as her father fills another cup during the final day of the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Sunday June 5, 2011.
Anita Baldauf reads a book as she waits for customers in her booth during the final day of the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Sunday June 5, 2011.
Stone Wheeler eats a popsicle outside of the Osage Metal Art booth during the final day of the Virginia Highland Summerfest on Sunday June 5, 2011.
Works of art by Linda Caristo sit in a display case in her booth during the final day of the Virginia Highland Summerfest on Sunday June 5, 2011.
Grace Dimes, left, and her sister Eva look at the ceramic bowls for sale in Polly Ann Sherrill's booth at the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Sunday June 5, 2011.
Campbell Morin reaches for the protable mister as she is held by her grandmother Ellen England during the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Sunday June 5, 2011.
Works of art by Fernando Mosquera hangs on the walls of his booth during the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Sunday June 5, 2011.
Sam Maloney, left, and Caitlin Ricard enjoy a refreshing drink on one of the benches in John Howell Park during the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Sunday June 5, 2011.
Andrea Hopkey is reflected in a mirror inlaid in a California buckeye burl root designed by Andy Costine as she peruses the booths at the Virginia Highlands Summerfest on Sunday June 5, 2011.