Candler Park Fall Fest 2021 takes place on October 2nd and 3rd. Admission is FREE, and the activities take place around the intersection of Candler Park Drive and McLendon Avenue.
This popular street festival includes an artist market, live music, tour of homes, food, FREE kids activities, and more. You can register in advance for the kickoff 5k Run ($28) or the Fun Run ($10).
There is a music schedule below.
No dogs are allowed, per Atlanta city ordinance.
Festival hours: On both days, the festival runs 11:00 a.m. till 10 p.m. Note that the art market closes earlier.
Artist Market: Around 100 art vendors will be selling their wares from 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
Food: There are currently 19 food trucks lined up for Fall Fest. The wide variety of cuisines will be sure to satisfy. View the complete list. Food trucks will be open by noon.
Kidlandia
While most festivals charge a small fee for kid activities, all rides and shows have typically been FREE at Candler Park Fall Fest.
In the past, Kidlandia has featured a carnival atmosphere, with games, rides, roving entertainers, and sweet treats.
We’ll update with 2021 details as they become available.
Music performances
Not yet updated for 2021
| Saturday, | October 5th |
| 11:30 AM | Jay Hammond |
| 12:30 PM | Heidi Pollyea |
| 2:00 PM | Lexi Street |
| 3:00 PM | Brewery Road |
| 4:40 PM | Free Bird Atlanta (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band) |
| 6:00 PM | Lobsters of Rock (B-52s tribute band) |
| 7:30 PM | The Neon Queen (ABBA tribute band) |
| 9:00 PM | Saved by the Band |
| Sunday, | October 6th |
| 12:00 PM | Linapalooza (Mary Lin performers) |
| 2:00 PM | Brother Moon |
| 3:20 PM | Tommy Thompson Band |
| 5:00 PM | Atlanta Legends of the Blues |
| 8:00 PM | Bumpin’ The Mango |
Candler Park Tour of Homes – canceled for 2021
This year’s Candler Park Tour of Homes happens on Sunday, October 6th between noon and 6 p.m. It is a walking tour, with all the homes in a short distance.
You can purchase in advance through Eventbrite. Just bring your proof of purchase to the tent outside Candler Park and pick up a tour booklet. Advance tickets are $20, plus a $1.72 fee (total of $21.72).
Tickets are $25 on tour day. You can buy them at the tent near the McLendon Avenue entrance to Candler Park.
