Candler Park Fall Fest releases music line-up details

Candler Park Fall Fest 2023 takes place on Saturday, Sept. 30th and Sunday, Oct. 1st.

Fall Fest 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).

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 5 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.

2023 Fall Fest Music Line-up

Saturday bands:
Bird Dog Jubilee
Cat Carter
Elly Low
GuruFish
House of Fly
Kyla Simone
Mystery Cassette
Okay Kenedi
Pinto Sunshine
The Electric Sons

Sunday bands:
Ain’t Sisters
Blackfoot Daily
The Bea Arthurs
Jesse Williams
Just Roxie
Kobanova
Parker Smith
Sandra Hall

There will also be entertainment in the form of dance and improv.

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 2023 details as they become available.

Candler Park Tour of Homes

This year’s Candler Park Tour of Homes happens on Sunday, September 24, 2023 between noon and 6 p.m. It is a walking tour, with all the homes in a short distance.

You can purchase in advance online. Just bring your proof of purchase to the tent outside Candler Park and pick up a tour booklet.  Advance tickets are $30. They may be more on tour day.

More fall fun around Atlanta:

Friday, September 22, 2023

Pumpkin Festival "Glow by Night" attraction

10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Stone Mountain Park

Krispy Kreme BOGO: buy a dozen and get another for free

All Day | Discounted | Multiple Locations

Coweta County Fair: Click for daily hours and admission deals

FREE | Coweta County Fairgrounds (Newnan)

Early Bird ticket sale for Decatur Wine Festival

Discounted

Gwinnett County Fair: click for daily discounts and hours

$0-10.00 | Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

Butterfly tour

10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm

North Georgia State Fair: Free admission for seniors (55+), healthcare, military, and first responders

4:00 pm to 12:00 am | North Georgia State Fair

Live in the DTL concert: Los Chicos del 512 (Selena tribute act) with food trucks on site

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Lawrenceville Lawn Park

Avalon Nights Live (outdoor concert)

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE

Groovin' on the Square outdoor concert series

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Colony Square

Sounds of Summer Concert, free face painting and lawn games

6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Brook Run Park (Dunwoody)

Movies Under the Stars: "Romeo and Juliet"

7:00 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | The Point (shopping district, Emory area)

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Pumpkin Festival "Glow by Night" attraction

10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Stone Mountain Park

Krispy Kreme BOGO: buy a dozen and get another for free

All Day | Discounted | Multiple Locations

Coweta County Fair: Click for daily hours and admission deals

FREE | Coweta County Fairgrounds (Newnan)

Early Bird ticket sale for Decatur Wine Festival

Discounted

Gwinnett County Fair: click for daily discounts and hours

$0-10.00 | Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

Alpharetta Art in the Park

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Brooke Street Park (Alpharetta)

FREE King of Pops Yoga

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Old Fourth Ward Skate Park

Butterfly tour

10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm

Peachtree Corners Festival

10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Peachtree Corners Town Green

N. Geogtia State Fair: Family Fun day features free admission and free rides between 10 and 11 a.m. only

10:00 am to 11:59 pm | North Georgia State Fair

Chamblee Chalk Walk & Artist Market

11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Chamblee City Hall (3518 Broad St.)

Alpaca Barn Tour

11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | Creekwater Alpaca Farm (Snellville)

East Atlanta Strut

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | East Atlanta Village

Coweta County Fair: FREE admission for military

12:00 pm to 11:30 pm | FREE | Coweta County Fairgrounds (Newnan)

King of Pops summer concert series

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | King of Pops Headquarters

Around the World in the DTL (multi-cultural festival)

2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Lawrenceville Lawn Park

Live on the Lawn concert: Who's Bad (Micheal Jackson tribute)

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Snellville Towne Green

Movies on the Lawn: "Encanto" plus Latin heritage themed food and activities

6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Uptown (formerly Lindbergh City Center)

Duluth Fall Festival Concert

6:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Duluth Festival Center

Riverside Sounds Concert Series (food trucks on site)

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Riverside Park (Roswell)

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Pumpkin Festival "Glow by Night" attraction

10:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Stone Mountain Park

Krispy Kreme BOGO: buy a dozen and get another for free

All Day | Discounted | Multiple Locations

Coweta County Fair: Click for daily hours and admission deals

FREE | Coweta County Fairgrounds (Newnan)

Early Bird ticket sale for Decatur Wine Festival

Discounted

Gwinnett County Fair: click for daily discounts and hours

$0-10.00 | Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

Butterfly tour

10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm

Alpaca Barn Tour

11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | Creekwater Alpaca Farm (Snellville)

Alpharetta Art in the Park

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Brooke Street Park (Alpharetta)

Peachtree Corners Festival

12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Peachtree Corners Town Green

Candler Park Tour of Homes

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | $30.00

Sunday in the Park Festival & Tunes from the Tombs

12:00 pm to 7:30 pm | $20.00-25.00 | Oakland Cemetery

N. Georgia State Fair: $1 off admission if you bring a church bulletin

12:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Discounted | North Georgia State Fair

Streets Alive: 3 miles of Peachtree St closed to traffic

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Peachtree Street – from Mitchell St to 17th St

Monday, September 25, 2023

Early Bird ticket sale for Decatur Wine Festival

Discounted

North GA State Fair: Unlimited rides for $20

4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Discounted | North Georgia State Fair

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Early Bird ticket sale for Decatur Wine Festival

Discounted

Colony Kids: crafts, games, entertainment, more

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Colony Square

$2 Tuesday at the North GA State Fair: $2 Parking, $2 Admission, $2 Rides and $2 Food Bites

4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $2.00 | North Georgia State Fair

Food Trucks Frenzy

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Powder Springs, GA

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Early Bird ticket sale for Decatur Wine Festival

Discounted

Free "Just Walk" group walk events at Mason Mill Park

10:00 am to 11:00 am | Mason Mill Park

Broad Street Boardwalk Lunchtime Concert Series

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm | FREE | Downtown Atlanta

N. GA State Fair: $20 for unlimited rides

4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Discounted | North Georgia State Fair

AvalOM outdoor yoga or pilates class

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Avalon – The Plaza

Yoga on the Square

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Colony Square

Brookhaven Food Truck Wednesdays with live music

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Blackburn Park (Brookhaven)

Midweek Roll group bike ride (meet at 97 Estoria)

7:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | 97 Estoria (Cabbagetown)

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Early Bird ticket sale for Decatur Wine Festival

Discounted

Butterfly tour

10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm

N. GA State Fair hosts College Night: free admission w/ school ID & $20 unlimited rides

4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | Discounted | North Georgia State Fair

Yappy Hour Pup Meetup

5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | FREE | The Works (westside Atlanta)

Dunwoody Food Truck Thursday with live music

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Brook Run Park (Dunwoody)

Alpharetta Food Truck Alley (with live music)

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Alpharetta business district

Third Spot Thursday in Downtown Chamblee

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE

The Nightfall Chronicles: Twilight tour at Oakland (get tickets in advance)

6:30 pm | $15.00-20.00 | Oakland Cemetery

FREE Karaoke Night

7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | The Works (westside Atlanta)

View the Harvest Super Moon in the night sky

8:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE