ATL Park Jam Returns to Celebrate Atlanta's Hip-Hop Legacy

Atlanta has long been at the heart of hip-hop, with its unique sound and style shaping and reinventing the genre. On October 13th, join us as this rich legacy takes center stage at ATL Park Jam, transforming Adair Park II into a vibrant celebration of the city's hip-hop heritage. Presented by Atlanta Beltline Art and curated by local event production company RAPPORT, this free, day-long festival returns for its second year.

From noon to 7 p.m., ATL Park Jam will feature a mix of returning favorites and new additions that celebrate Atlanta's hip-hop past, present, and future. RAPPORT event creator and curator Alex Acosta describes the event as embodying the true spirit of hip-hop culture – “creating joyful and uplifting experiences using dance, music and art for the community”.

Music will take center stage with legendary Atlanta DJs doing live sets throughout the day and ATL Collective presenting renditions of Atlanta classics. For those who want to get moving, the open skate session returns, accompanied by a high-energy DJ soundtrack. Skate enthusiasts can also look forward to a demo by the Sick on Skates Crew.

New to this year's lineup is "The Battle for Atlanta: ITP vs OTP" Street Dance Battle, curated by King Quic. This exciting competition will showcase the city's best dancers as they face off for a cash prize sponsored by Red Bull. On the basketball court Jahi Rawlings, in collaboration with the Atlanta Entertainment Basketball League (AEBL), will host a 3 on 3 basketball tournament. The festival will close with a special finale featuring a unique collaboration between Soul Food Cypher and an HBCU-style drumline.

Other activities include:

• Food trucks

• Local vendor market

• Sponsored brand activations

• Free fitness programming, including Trap Yoga

• Kid-friendly activities by The Happy Black Parent

ATL Park Jam promises to be a celebration of Atlanta's lasting impact on hip-hop culture and a showcase of the city's creative spirit. So grab your picnic blankets, chairs, and loved ones, and join us for this unforgettable day at Adair Park II. Let's come together to honor the artists and legends who have put Atlanta on the map and continue to shape its hip-hop scene.

For more information and the full schedule of events, visit atlparkjam.com.

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The 2023-24 Atlanta Beltline Art exhibition is sponsored by Delta Air Lines and Norfolk Southern at the Gold level; Jamestown – Ponce City Market and Northside Hospital at the Silver level; and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Kaiser Permanente at the Bronze level. This program is supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

This program is supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Major funding for this organization is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. This program is supported in part by Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. Georgia Council for the Arts also receives support from its partner agency – the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.