Not Your Mother’s Art Fest is happening Friday, October 16, 2026, from 6–10 PM at Slow Pour Brewing in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are attending Not Your Mother's Art Fest and have a question please read below for everything you need to know before you go. If your question is not on here please feel free to reach out to Madison Chucci.
Yes! Not Your Mother’s Art Fest is free to attend.
Nope! No tickets or registration are required. Just show up and enjoy the art, entertainment and activities.
Yes! NYMAF is open to all ages. We’ll have art, activities, and entertainment for everyone to enjoy, including a kids coloring area at the Explore Gwinnett tent.
Definitely not your typical art festival! Expect an evening filled with local artists, live art, interactive experiences, performances, hands-on activities and plenty of unexpected creativity.
Yes! You’ll have the chance to shop from participating artists and makers throughout the festival. Purchases are made directly with individual vendors, so payment options may vary.
Yes! Slow Pour Brewing will have beverages available for purchase, and food trucks will be on site throughout the event. Check out our vendor list to see who will be serving up food at NYMAF.
NYMAF takes place throughout Slow Pour Brewing’s indoor and outdoor spaces. We recommend checking the weather before heading out and dressing accordingly.
NYMAF is planned as a rain-or-shine event. Any weather-related updates or changes will be shared through Explore Gwinnett’s social media channels.
Check out the City of Lawrenceville’s Downtown Parking Map before you head to NYMAF to find available parking options near Slow Pour Brewing.
Yes! Check out our festival map to see where everything is located, including artist and vendor booths, the stage, food trucks, bathrooms, activities and more.
Yes, Eaton Street and a portion of Born Street will be closed for the event.
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in Slow Pour Brewing’s dog-friendly outdoor areas. Please keep in mind that the festival may be busy, crowded, and loud.
Some seating is available at Slow Pour Brewing, but seating may be limited during the festival. Be prepared to walk and explore throughout the event.
Bring your friends, your creativity, and your curiosity! You may also want to bring a card or cash to purchase art, food, and other items from participating vendors.
The full NYMAF schedule and participating artist lineup will be shared closer to the event. Follow Explore Gwinnett on social media and check the NYMAF event page for updates.
Not Your Mother’s Art Fest is presented by Explore Gwinnett as part of ARTober, Gwinnett’s month-long celebration of arts and culture. We are happy to host this event in partnership with the City of Lawrenceville and Slow Pour Brewing.
Visit ARTober.org to discover more arts events, experiences and ways to celebrate creativity throughout Gwinnett all October long.
