Features
Music Makers Market
Step into the Music Makers Lounge, a vibrant marketplace tucked right inside the Wire & Wood Festival, where creativity extends far beyond the stage.
Here, local artisans and makers showcase one-of-a-kind products ranging from hand-poured candles and stylish hats to unique clothing, art, jewelry, and interactive activities. It’s the perfect place to wander between sets, discover something new, and support Alpharetta’s thriving community of makers.
Whether you’re looking to take home a special keepsake from the festival, find a gift with local flair, or simply enjoy the energy of a creative marketplace, the Music Makers Lounge offers a shopping experience as authentic and memorable as the music itself.
Live Art Lounge
The Live Art Lounge transforms Canton Street, just steps from the Main Stage, into an open-air art experience.
Attendees can relax and watch muralist Abraham Darlington create a vibrant, music-inspired mural in real time, then add their own touch to the adjacent community mural. Visit the festival merch booth to pick up a hand-pulled festival poster by Greg Stone featuring the headlining acts from both nights, screen-printed live on site, or sit for a quick music-themed caricature by Carlos Fuenmayor. Throughout the evening, encounter Robert “Statuary” Seymore, a living statue who brings the street to life with his silent artistry.
The Live Art Lounge is an immersive open-air art experience that extends the creative spirit of the Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival, where music and visual art come together in the heart of downtown Alpharetta.
Food & Beverage
Just steps away from the Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival stages, four downtown Alpharetta restaurants will be serving up tasty, grab & go bites right on the street:
Smokejack BBQ – Sink your teeth into award-winning, slow-smoked Southern barbecue.
Jang Su Jang – Enjoy authentic Korean flavors, straight from Alpharetta’s beloved gem.
Taffer’s Tavern – Classic pub fare reimagined with bold flavor and flair.
Jinya Ramen Bar – Drool-worthy dumplings and craveable street eats from this Japanese favorite.
Whether you’re strolling between stages or taking a break between sets, there’s no need to leave the action to enjoy Alpharetta’s local culinary scene!
While the entire Alpharetta area boasts more than 200 restaurants, just downtown you’ll find over 30 chef-driven gems within easy walking distance—perfect for grabbing a bite before, between, or after your favorite performances.