House in the Park is a musical exploration of the soul and a vision to see House Music become a unifying movement, transcending every strata of society – ethnic identification, race classification, age and lifestyle. DJ Ramon “Rawsoul” Guyton, the visionary behind Rawsoul Entertainment, and Kai Alce, the man behind record label NDATL, launched House in the Park in 2005, as a gift to the city and the community that supports the monthly music-social offering “The Gathering.” HITP adds much needed variety to the Atlanta music scene and features a range of House Music’s emerging local, regional, and international talents. DJ Ramon Rawsoul orchestrates this effort simply for the joy of bringing his favorite music genre to life in a tangible, meaningful way.

Where is the event this year?

We are back at Grant Park! This year we will be at the North end of the park near the Recreation center.

Grant Park - Recreation Center

537 Park Avenue SE, Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 30315

Where is the entrance?

This year there will be (2) entrances.

The Main Entrance will be on the North East side of the park, on the corner of Park Ave SE and Sydney ST.

The Second Entrance will be near the back of the Festival footprint on the corner of Sydney ST and Loomis AVE SE.What time do you start?

As always we go from 12 Noon-8:00PM. Don’t try to be fashionably late, or you won’t get the best picnic spot! Each year our crowd grows bigger and arrives earlier to claim a spot and the best vantage point of the main action of the day – near the dance floor.

NOTE: Gates will open at 10:00 AM sharp!

Where is the Dance Floor?

This year both the Dance Floor and the DJ Booth will be on the Tennis Courts.

Will I need tickets?

This year HITP will be a “ticketed and gated” event. All patrons will need a ticket. Children 10 and under are FREE when purchased with an adult ticket.

How do I get tickets?

Tickets can be purchased online at www.bigtickets.com.  There will be a limited amount of tickets for sale the "day of" the event. This event SOLD OUT in 2018 and 2019, HITP STRONGLY SUGGESTS that you purchase tickets in advance.

NOTE: Atlanta Weekender Pass holders, your ticket is included with your pass!!!!

DJS

Which DJs will be performing?

Salah Ananse - Afrique Electrique, Sunday School

DJ Kemit - Spread Love, Kickin Up Dust, Soul Makossa

Kai Alce - NDATL Recordings, Distinctive

Ramon Rawsoul (Founder/Creator) - The Gathering, Mi Casa Holiday

GETTING HERE

By Car

Traveling from South of the City:

Take I-75/85 North to Fulton St exit. Turn right at top of exit ramp. Go to first traffic light and turn right at Olympic Caldron. Go to next intersection (Georgia Avenue) and turn left. Georgia Avenue will dead end at the back entrance to the park (approximately one mile).

Traveling from East of the City:

I-20 West to Boulevard exit 59A; turn left at top of exit ramp; go to Berne St and make a right then another right onto Park Ave.

Traveling from West of the City:

I-20 East to Boulevard exit 59A; turn right at top of exit ramp; go to Berne St and make a right then another right onto Park Ave.

Traveling from North of the City:

I-75/85 South to I-20 East; take first exit 59A — Boulevard/Cyclorama/Zoo; turn right at top of exit ramp; go to Berne St and make a right then another right onto Park Ave.

Please note: while visiting the park we ask that you remain on walking paths and not walk through planting beds. Always park in marked spaces. Never park on grass, turf areas, sidewalks, or areas posted where there is no clear indication of marked parking. Violators are subject to ticketing and towing.

PARKING IS LIMITED! PLEASE RIDE MARTA! PLEASE CAR POOL! PLEASE USE RIDE SHARE!

MARTA

We encourage everyone to take public transportation whenever possible to reduce congestion and air pollution.

Buses serving Grant Park is the #32 (Picks up from Five Points Train Station)

Contact MARTA for schedule information www.itsmarta.com or call 404-848-4711.

PARKING

WHERE CAN I PARK?

One parking lot is located on Cherokee Avenue (approx. 375 spaces). Parking is also available on streets bordering the park. Please observe speed limits around the park and inside the park. Always park in marked spaces. Never park on grass, turf areas, sidewalks, or areas posted where there is no clear indication of marked parking. Violators are subject to ticketing and towing.

Where should I avoid parking?

Be a good community steward and DO NOT park in front of a neighbor’s driveway blocking them in.

DO NOT park in front of any no parking/tow signs. In past years a few people had their cars towed.

DO NOT park where you see reserved parking/permit parking only signs.

LOAD IN

There will be "load in" lanes set up on Park Ave SE. The lanes will be monitored by A.P.D. and you will have a limited amount of time to unload, much like the Atlanta Airport.

HITP suggests that you drop your "crew" and your "gear" off and send (1) representative to park at one of the parking locations.

TENTS

Can we bring and erect tents?

Yes, you can bring and erect tents, BUT they cannot be larger than 10×10. Tents cannot be secured with spikes, stakes or pins in the ground. If you have a large group, claim your space and set more than one side by side or purchase one or more of our premium spaces which include tent, table, chairs and can be upgraded to include a cooler with select beverages! Specific ordinance: Tents and canopies larger than 10' x 10' are prohibited.

GRILLS

Can I bring my own grill to the park?

Yes you can. However due to the size of our event and the city's municipal code, you are only allowed to bring PROPANE grills. NO CHARCOAL GRILLS will be allowed into the park - (security will turn you away). Grilling will be restricted to the designated grilling area. There will be ample signage as well as site maps directing you to the designated grilling area. Specific ordinance: Outdoor cooking is prohibited except in areas where a city grill has been provided for public use. (Exception: authorized outdoor festival or special event vendors.) [Sec. 110-76 (a)(4)]

GENERATORS

Can I bring a Generator?

House In The Park will NOT allow Generators into the park. Please do not bring generators, security all turn you away!

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Can I bring alcoholic beverages to the park?

This is no laughing matter! Atlanta Police Department (APD) and the City of Atlanta Parks Department are very serious about the “open container law”. Please do not have open containers/open alcoholic beverages in your car. While in the park, have your alcoholic beverages in a cup. We’d hate for you to get hemmed up by APD.

Will there be a bar?

YES! We will have a licensed, bonded and permitted bar this year for you to purchase alcoholic beverages. You must be 21 with appropriate ID in order to purchase any of the alcoholic beverages.

PETS

Can we bring pets?

The short answer is NO!!

Specific ordinance: All pets, including dogs, cats, snakes, birds, pigs, etc., are prohibited in parks – leash or no leash – during all festivals with a class A, class B or class C festival permit, unless part of a planned festival program or assisting persons with disabilities. (Please refer to the festival classification schedule below.) This is for the pet’s protection as well as for the protection of festival patrons. [Sec. 110-70 (d)]

NOTE: We are a "Ticketed and Gated" festival.

KEEPING THE
PARK BEAUTIFUL

Where are the trash cans?

There are plenty of trash cans throughout the park. HITP will bring in an additional 30-yard dumpsters for you to toss your trash. Please clean up after yourself.

What can I put in the trash?

You can toss pretty much everything in the dumpster, except for the following:

Hot coals

Burning cigarette butts

Sterno burner containers

Lighters

Matches

Lighter fluid

Basically, don’t toss anything that is used to build flames.

Clean-up your mess!
Leave the park more beautiful,
then when you found it!

Please do your part to be a good steward of this great community and take care of this park.

Pick-up your trash!! Don’t leave your picnic items behind. There will be several 30-yard refuse dumpsters available for dumping your trash.

VENDORS

Will there be vendors?

HITP will feature a vendor area, so please bring cash to purchase great products from our vendors. 

Can I sell my goods at the festival, and/or distribute materials about my company, organization, church or program?

Only authorized vendors are permitted to sell merchandise/goods and/or distribute materials at the festival. All other commercial activity will be shut down, and unauthorized vendors/sellers will be escorted from festival grounds.

Can I be a vendor and/or sell in my tent?

Only authorized vendors are permitted to sell merchandise/goods and/or distribute materials at the festival. All other commercial activity will be shut down, and unauthorized vendors/sellers will be escorted from festival grounds.