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πŸŽ‰ Get Ready for a Wheel-y Good Time at the 2025 Wheelbarrow Festival!

Celebrate family, flavor & fun at with Reynoldstown’s at Atlanta’s beloved Wheelbarrow Festival 2025

By Kimberly Wright - Publisher of College Park Macaroni KID, Decatur Macaroni KID and East Atlanta Macaroni KID September 4, 2025

Wheelbarrow Festival, est. 1996
Wheelbarrow is more than a festival. It is a celebration of 
COMMUNITY.
It is a coming together of 
NEIGHBORS. It is an honoring of that SPECIAL something that is essentially REYNOLDSTOWN.

πŸ“ Lang-Carson Park, 100 Flat Shoals Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30316
 πŸ—“️ Saturday, September 13th | 12 PM – 7 PM
 πŸšΆ‍♀️ Just a 5-minute walk from Reynoldstown MARTA Station

Reynoldstown Community Festival — Welcome to Reynoldstown


Looking for a day packed with family fun, local flavor, and community spirit? Mark your calendar for the Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival, one of Atlanta’s most beloved neighborhood celebrations, and this year, Macaroni KID is showing up in full force! All three of my editions will be holding down the Macaroni KID table. 


🧑 East Atlanta Macaroni KID Is in the House!

East Atlanta Macaroni KID, College Park Macaroni KID, and Decatur Macaroni KID are teaming up for one incredible booth hosted by yours truly and two amazing volunteers. We will be offering FREE face painting, games, and smiles all around, so come say hi, snap a pic, and let us know you heard about the festival from Macaroni KID!

πŸ“Έ Please tag your photos with #WeLOVEMacKID and #WheelbarrowFest2025 to spread the love and show your support!

πŸƒ‍♂️ Atlanta’s Tiniest .5K Race With a Macaroni KID Twist!

Yes, you read that right: a five-block-long race (.31 miles or 1,642 steps)! Whether you run, walk, or stroll, you will cross the finish line with a coolest-in-town t-shirt and other fun goodies.

🎟️ Use code MACARONIKID2025 for 15% off registration
 πŸŽ‰ Enter our 
giveaway for two FREE race tickets! Open now through Monday, September 8th. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 9th via our websites and social media.

🎢 What’s Happening at the Festival?

Expect a full day of excitement for all ages:

  • 🎡 Live Music on two stages featuring Guitar Shed Ensembles, Tina and Barry, Tyler Neal, Mudcat, The Skylarks, Blue Talk, etc.
  • 🎨 Artist Market with incredible local creatives.
  • πŸ” Food & Drinks from Jen Chan’s, Franklin & William’s BBQ, Speakcheesy, King of Pops, Lil Rhody’s Froz’n Lemonade, etc.
  • πŸ§’ Kids Zone with crafts and games.
  • 🏐 Tournaments Galore: Volleyball, Cornhole, and Pickleball. Register now. Scroll to the bottom. 
  • 🎁 Raffle Prizes.
  • πŸ›οΈ Reynoldstown Merch Sales.

Note: No outside food or drinks allowed. This is a fundraiser for the neighborhood.

πŸ™Œ Volunteer & Give Back

There is still time to volunteer or donate to help make this event an even bigger success. Whether you are lending a hand or simply showing up with your family, your presence makes a difference.

I had the time of my life last year just volunteering at the registration table and this year promises to be even better. So grab your crew, bring your energy, and let’s celebrate community, creativity, and connection.

We will see you at Lang-Carson Park on September 13th. And remember to tell them Macaroni KID sent you! 

πŸ’› #WeLOVEMacKID #WheelbarrowFest2025

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