Bigger, Better, and Brighter: West Main Arts Festival and Glow Night Return to Downtown Canton!

Feb 28, 2025

Calling all art lovers, music fans, and night owls—Downtown Canton is is the place to be this Saturday, March 1, 2025, with two incredible FREE events that’ll keep you buzzing from noon to night! First up, the West Main Arts Festival lights up the day from 12 to 7 p.m., followed by the electrifying neons of Glow Night from 7 to 10 p.m. Here's everything you need to know about this unforgettable day out in Canton!

West Main Arts Festival

Kickstarting the day is the second annual West Main Arts Festival, taking over the West Main Street area—the vibrant corridor connecting Historic Downtown Canton to The Mill on Etowah. Following last year’s successful debut, which welcomed over 2,000 attendees, this year’s event expands with even more to offer. Expect over 40 art vendors and an array of local food options.

Then there’s the music! Two stages will rock the festival, and of course, the popular street performers from last year will also be roaming around throughout the day. You won't ever be short on entertainment as you make your way through the Festival!

Check out the lineups for the main stages:
12:00-1:15 PM: Artist CTRL Music

1:30-2:45 PM: GEM

3:00-4:15 PM: CW Privateers

5:45-7:00 PM: Funk Cake

Looking for something a little more intimate? Step into the Wine Garden, and relax to the tunes of Laurie Anne Jazzwine, John Cunningham, and Dakota Scott, with bonus performances from the Theodora Dance Conservatory and Rockwell Dance Academy.

The West Main Arts Festival is local creativity on on full display—don’t sleep on it!

Glow Night: Light It Up After Dark

As the sun sets, Downtown Canton keeps the fun going with Glow Night, a unique family-friendly after-dark experience filled with interactive games and high-energy entertainment. This event brings the community together for a night of glowing excitement in Cannon Park.

Glow Night Attractions:

• 18-Hole Glow Mini Golf – Challenge your friends to a round of glow-in-the-dark mini golf.
• Interactive Glow Games – Play Glow Spike Ball, Glow Corn Hole, Glow Bucket Pong, Glow Kan Jam, and Paddle Smash.
• Live DJ & Dance Party – Groove to the beats of DJ Thomas as he keeps the energy high all night long.

Gather your crew, take in the neon vibes, and get ready for an epic night under the stars to wrap up an action-packed day.

Make a Day (and Night) of It in Canton!

With two incredible events happening back-to-back, March 1 is the perfect day to explore all that Downtown Canton has to offer. Start your afternoon immersed in art and live performances at the West Main Arts Festival, then stick around as Glow Night lights up the evening with games, music, and fun.

As always, parking in Downtown Canton is free, and a full map of where to park can be found HERE.

For more updates and event details, check out the event listings below. See you this Saturday!

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Michael Loizou

Digital Content Specialist; City of Canton, GA

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