Roswell, GA · Downtown Oak Street

Summer Jam is Back!

A block-party night of live bands, local eats, refreshing drinks, pop-up shops and family fun. Three Friday evenings all summer long — come hang out with your neighbors on Oak Street.

2026 Dates

📍 Oak Street · between Canton & Atlanta St
May
22
Memorial Day KickoffFriday · 5–9 PM
Jun
26
Midsummer JamFriday · 5–9 PM
Jul
24
Summer Send-OffFriday · 5–9 PM
🎶 Free to attend · All ages welcome
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What's the Jam?

A street festival built by the neighborhood

Last summer, downtown Roswell businesses came together to close off Oak Street for a series of family-friendly block parties. It's grown into one of the best nights of the season — and it keeps getting bigger.

The Oak Street Summer Jam crowd
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Live Bands

Two live acts every Jam — afternoon and evening sets keep the energy going all night long.

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Kids' Zone

Crafts, face painting and a bounce house. A whole corner of the street built just for the little ones.

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Local Eats

Delicious food from Roswell's favorite local restaurants and food vendors. Come hungry.

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Pop-Up Shops

Unique finds from local makers and small businesses you won't see anywhere else.

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Refreshing Drinks

Water, soda, craft beverages and 21+ options from area vendors to keep the good times going.

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Block-Party Vibes

String lights, open streets and the whole community out together. This is what summer feels like.

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Free to Attend

No tickets, no cover, no catch. Just show up — bring the family, the neighbors and the dog.

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Three Friday Nights

May 22, June 26 & July 24, all 5–9 PM. Make it a summer tradition — come to one or come to all three.

Something for Everyone

Bring the whole crew

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For the Kids

  • Bounce house all evening
  • Face painting station
  • Hands-on crafts & activities
  • Wide-open, car-free streets to roam
  • Family-friendly from 5 PM
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For the Grown-Ups

  • Two live bands per night
  • Craft drinks & 21+ THC beverages
  • Local restaurant tastings
  • Shop local makers & pop-ups
  • Catch up with the neighbors
Plan Your Night

Evening schedule

Each Jam runs 5–9 PM. Here's how a typical evening flows.

4:30 PM

First Band — Kings Union

The opening act sets the tone for the evening on the main stage.

5:00 PM

Gates Open · Kids' Zone Live

Bounce house, crafts and face painting kick off. Food vendors and pop-up shops open along the street.

6:30 PM

Golden Hour · Food & Shopping

Peak strolling time. Grab dinner from local restaurants and browse the makers' market.

8:30 PM

Headliner — Justin Music

The night's second act closes things out as the string lights come on.

9:00 PM

Wrap Up

See you at the next Jam! Streets reopen and we do it all again next month.

Find Your Way

Event layout & map

Oak Street is closed to traffic between Canton Street and Atlanta Street for the festival.

Canton St Atlanta St OAK STREET 🎸 Stage 🎨 Kids'Zone 🍴 Food Vendors 🛍️ Pop-Up Shops
Main StageLive bands at the Atlanta Street end of Oak Street.
Kids' ZoneBounce house, face painting and crafts — easy to find with the family.
Food VendorsLocal restaurants and food trucks line the center of the street.
Pop-Up Shops & MakersBrowse local businesses and unique finds toward Canton Street.
ParkingUse the downtown Roswell decks & lots — see parking info below.
See It In Action

Behind the scenes

A peek at our vendors and the buzz around the Jam. Tap any clip to play.

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Tag us!

Share your photos & clips from the Jam with #OakStreetSummerJam — we repost our favorites.

Get in touch →
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Want in next time?

Vendors & performers — join the lineup for an upcoming Jam and be in next year's highlights.

Join the Jam →
Meet the Vendors

25+ local businesses & growing

Every Jam features Roswell's favorite shops, restaurants and makers. Want to be on this list? Join the Jam below.

Presented By

Presented by our local partners

Many of our sponsors are the very same local businesses you'll meet on the street — they put their name behind the Jam to keep it free and growing for the community.

Why Sponsor

Put your brand in front of the whole town

Three Friday nights. A closed-off Oak Street packed with local families. Sponsoring the Jam isn't a donation — it's the best local marketing in Roswell, and it shows the community you helped build the night.

Most Visible

Presenting

Top Tier
  • Logo on the main stage banner & all event signage
  • Top billing on the website + every social post
  • Shout-outs from the stage all three nights
  • Prime booth location on Oak Street
  • Logo on printed fliers & postcards

Gold

Featured
  • Logo on event signage & website
  • Tagged in social media promotions
  • Booth space on the street
  • Stage mention each night

Community

Supporter
  • Logo on the website sponsor wall
  • Group social media thank-you
  • Listed in event materials

Supporting

Friend of the Jam
  • Name on the website
  • Community thank-you post
  • Our genuine gratitude 🧡

Every sponsor is promoted across our website, social channels, and on-site signage. We'll tailor a package to your budget and goals.

Getting Here

Parking & arrival

Oak Street is closed to cars for the Jam, so you'll park nearby and walk in. Here's exactly where to go — including the easiest option if you've got a stroller in tow.

👶 Best bet for families

Roswell City Hall lot — 38 Hill Street

Over 400 free spaces and the most stroller-friendly approach: flat, well-lit sidewalks the whole way, about a 5–7 minute (¼-mile) walk to Oak Street. If you're bringing little ones and a stroller, start here. Arrive before 6 PM and you'll have your pick of spots.

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More Free Lots

Green St. behind Fire Station #1 (1056 Green St) — 70 free spaces, 24/7. Hagan Center (Canton & Norcross) — 67 spaces, free after 5 PM. Both a short walk in.

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Green Street Deck

The newest covered option at GA-9 & Green Street — currently free during downtown construction. Great if it's hot or raining and you want shade for the walk.

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Street Parking (Paid)

Spots on Canton St & Elizabeth Way are metered after 6 PM (~$2/hr, pay by kiosk or the ParkMobile app). Convenient but limited — the free lots are a better bet for a 4-hour evening.

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Walking In

Enter on foot from Canton Street or Atlanta Street — look for the festival banners and string lights. The whole site is flat and easy with a stroller or wheelchair.

Accessibility

ADA spaces are available in the City Hall lot and the Green Street deck. The closed street itself is flat, paved and fully stroller / wheelchair friendly.

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Good to Know

Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome. Bring both cash and cards — most vendors take both. Strollers and wagons are easy to roll the whole length of the street.

Tip: rideshare drop-off is easy too — have your driver aim for the Canton & Norcross corner, then it's a flat one-block walk to the entrance.

Get in Touch

Two ways to reach us — pick yours

Are you a visitor with a question for one of our businesses, or a business that wants to join the Jam? Choose the right side below.

👋 For Visitors & Customers

💬 Message a vendor

Want to ask about a menu, book a service, or follow up with a business? Send them a note — we'll copy the event team so we can help.

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Goes to the vendor, copy to the event team.
✅ Sent! On its way to the vendor (and the event team). They'll reply to your email.
🏪 For Businesses & Sponsors

🎪 Join the Jam

Want a booth, to sponsor, or to perform? Apply here and the organizing team will reach out with next steps. We're doubling the lineup this year!

🎉 Thanks! The Oak Street Summer Jam team will be in touch soon.