What was the rationale for one festival per park?
Cohen said each park can handle the stress of only one large festival in a given year. The decision was based in part on recommendations by the National Park Service and University of Georgia park experts, said City Council member Anne Fauver, whose district includes Piedmont. Q: Why was the Atlanta Arts Festival allowed in Piedmont two weeks ago while other festivals had to be held elsewhere? A: Now in its second year, the Atlanta Arts Festival is not nearly as large as the five Class A events — Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Atlanta Pride, Atlanta Jazz Festival, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race and Screen on the Green. Held Sept. 12-14, the Arts Festival attracted fewer than 20,000 people, making it a Class C festival. In addition, exhibitors and patrons were required to stay off the park’s lawn. Q: Is it likely the festivals will reach a compromise before Oct. 3? A: No. Festival organizers will hammer out a compromise at next Friday’s meeting, not before, said Atlanta
