Candler Park Fall Fest features all-day music

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:

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 11:59 pm | FREE

Friday, September 29, 2023

Pumpkin Festival "Glow by Night" attraction

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

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: Free admission with food donation

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

Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | City Springs business district in Sandy Springs

Georgia State Fair: opening day

4:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $0-10.00 | Atlanta Motor Speedway

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

Gammon Street Walking Tour

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Brownsville neighborhood (Atlanta)

Tunes by the Tracks (click for performance details)

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Main St in Stone Mountain’s business district

View the Harvest Super Moon in the night sky

8:00 pm to 11:59 pm | FREE

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Pumpkin Festival "Glow by Night" attraction

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

Early Bird ticket sale for Decatur Wine Festival

Discounted

Apple Pickin' Jubilee

9:00 am to 6:00 pm | $18.00 | Hillcrest Orchards (Ellijay)

Duluth Fall Festival

9:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Duluth Town Green

N. GA State Fair Family Fun Day: free admission and free rides for one hour, from 10 to 11am

10:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | North Georgia State Fair

Butterfly tour

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

Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | City Springs business district in Sandy Springs

Norcross Historic Trolley Tour (RSVP required)

10:00 am | $10.00 | Downtown Norcross

Alpaca Barn Tour

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

Sweet Auburn Music Fest

11:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE

Candler Park Fall Fest

11:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Candler Park

Serb Fest

11:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Sts. Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church (Lilburn)

Georgia State Fair

12:00 pm to 11:00 pm | $0-10.00 | Atlanta Motor Speedway

Norcross Historic Trolley Tour (RSVP required)

1:00 pm | $10.00 | Downtown Norcross

Summer Concert Series: The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra

6:00 pm | FREE | Newtown Park (Johns Creek)

Peachtree Corners Summer Concert Series (click for this month's performer)

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Peachtree Corners Town Green

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra FREE Concert in the Park

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Piedmont Park

Jazz in the Alley: live music

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Betty Mauldin Park (Norcross)

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Pumpkin Festival "Glow by Night" attraction

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

Early Bird ticket sale for Decatur Wine Festival

Discounted

FREE Music in the Garden concert series

2:00 am to 4:00 pm | Woodlands Garden (Decatur)

Duluth Fall Festival and Carnival

9:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Duluth Town Green

Apple Pickin' Jubilee

9:00 am to 6:00 pm | $18.00 | Hillcrest Orchards (Ellijay)

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)

Georgia State Fair

11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $0-10.00 | Atlanta Motor Speedway

Candler Park Fall Fest

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Candler Park

Serb Fest

12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Sts. Peter & Paul Serbian Orthodox Church (Lilburn)

Sweet Auburn Music Fest

12:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE

North GA State Fair; Free admission with food donation

12:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | North Georgia State Fair

Summer Concert Series: The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra

6:00 pm | FREE | Newtown Park (Johns Creek)

Monday, October 2, 2023

Early Bird ticket sale for Decatur Wine Festival

Discounted

Georgia State Fair: Free admisison with coupon

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Atlanta Motor Speedway

Punchline Comedy Night (outdoor event)

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Avalon

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Early Bird ticket sale for Decatur Wine Festival

Discounted

BOGO unlimited rides wristband at GA State Fair

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Discounted | Atlanta Motor Speedway