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What to know before you go to Moon River Festival

The Avett Brothers close out the Moon River Music Festival at 9 p.m. Sunday. (Facebook.com photo)
The Avett Brothers close out the Moon River Music Festival at 9 p.m. Sunday. (Facebook.com photo)

Did you miss out on getting tickets to the new Moon River Music Festival that’s happening this weekend in Coolidge Park?

You can still join the fun at the Moon River Back Street Bash.

Come party on the North Shore during the music festival. The festival takes place Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 8-9, with 22 acts performing.

The North Shore Merchants Collective is taking advantage of the closed River Street parking lot behind a few of the Frazier Avenue businesses to throw a Back Street party during the weekend, extending the festival atmosphere outside its fence. The parking lot will be transformed into a turf paradise with lawn games and music. Folks from Chattanooga Presents will pour an assortment of cool beverages, from local craft beer to cocktails.

Local chalk artist Alex Turner will create chalk art masterpieces on the parking lot’s pavement, and visitors will be able to join in the fun creating their own drawings.