The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is back! It has been reincarnated as the Cherry Blossom Summer Block Party, taking place on July 30th and 31st. There may not be cherry blossoms, but there will be music and fun! It will take place in the … [Read more...] about Brookhaven Summer Block Party concerts include The Revivalists, Collective Soul, Rick Springfield, Better Than Ezra
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FREE: The Marietta Square Artisan Market happens this Saturday
The Marietta Square Artisan Market is an outdoor market that features local art and hand-crafted items. Opening day for the 2021 season is Saturday, February 6, 2021. According to a Facebook post, the market will take place EVERY Saturday … [Read more...] about FREE: The Marietta Square Artisan Market happens this Saturday
Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2021 — Your Complete Festival Guide
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back at Piedmont Park for 2021, making a special summer appearance since it was canceled this spring. There won't be any dogwoods blooming and it will be blazing HOT, but the iconic festival is back for its 85th … [Read more...] about Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2021 — Your Complete Festival Guide
Lemonade Days Festival in Dunwoody has NEW dates in August for 2021
The annual Lemonade Days festival has been rescheduled to August, as a back-to-school bash. The five-day event will happen from August 18th through 22nd, 2021 -- save the dates! Festival hours: Wednesday, August 18 -- 4 to 10 … [Read more...] about Lemonade Days Festival in Dunwoody has NEW dates in August for 2021
Alive in Roswell monthly festival returns for 2021, launching this Thursday
Roswell plans to resume its FREE monthly Alive in Roswell street festival, beginning July 15, 2021. The festivals take place on the third Thursday of each month, from 5 to 9 p.m. Festival events are spread over historic Canton Street, East … [Read more...] about Alive in Roswell monthly festival returns for 2021, launching this Thursday
The Georgia State Fair returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2021
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The Georgia State Fair returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2021, after being canceled last year. The fair will operate for ten days, opening on Friday, October 1st and running through Sunday, October 1oth, 2021. You might also be … [Read more...] about The Georgia State Fair returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway in 2021
Atlanta Jazz Festival hosts “In the Tradition” series of FREE live jazz interviews on Tuesdays
The Atlanta Jazz Festival went virtual for 2020, and organizers tell us they hope to bring back the live event this fall. We received this info in a press statement: The 43rd annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is anticipated to take place in fall … [Read more...] about Atlanta Jazz Festival hosts “In the Tradition” series of FREE live jazz interviews on Tuesdays
Roswell’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza includes food trucks, live music, more
The city of Roswell hosts its annual Fireworks Extravaganza on Sunday, July 4, 2021. This is a family-oriented event that includes live performances and food. The event runs from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. It takes place at Roswell Area Park, located at … [Read more...] about Roswell’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza includes food trucks, live music, more
Woodstock’s Independence Day parade, festival, and fireworks is on July 5th in 2021
Independence Day 2021 in the City of Woodstock this year will be a bit different. The celebration will take place on Monday, July 5th with a series of FREE events that includes a road race, a parade, a festival, and fireworks. On July 5th, Main … [Read more...] about Woodstock’s Independence Day parade, festival, and fireworks is on July 5th in 2021
Celebrate Juneteenth in Atlanta with free concerts, festivals, tours, art, and a parade
Celebrate Juneteenth in Atlanta! The usual observances of Juneteenth have returned for 2021, including the annual Juneteenth Parade & Music Festival. Juneteenth marks the very end of slavery in the United States. It commemorates the date of … [Read more...] about Celebrate Juneteenth in Atlanta with free concerts, festivals, tours, art, and a parade
Georgia Renaissance Festival admission deals and discounts
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The Georgia Renaissance Festival is back for 2021 -- and if you still have tickets from last year they are valid this year, along with a bonus. Details below. The RenFest returns to Fairburn, GA, from Saturday, May 1, 2021 through June 13th, … [Read more...] about Georgia Renaissance Festival admission deals and discounts
UPDATE on the 2021 Summer Shade Festival in Atlanta’s Grant Park
UPDATED on 6/08/2021 -- There is no word yet on the 2021 Summer Shade Festival in Grant Park, which was canceled last year. Neither the festival website nor Facebook page has been updated. You may be interested to know that the Atlanta Dogwood … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2021 Summer Shade Festival in Atlanta’s Grant Park
Food-O-Rama 2021 food truck festival in Piedmont Park this June
In 2021, Food-O-Rama moves to Piedmont Park. It is scheduled for June 12, 2021. We're in the process of updating this page with details. Visit the 2021 Facebook event page The info below is from 2019 -- we'll update for 2021 … [Read more...] about Food-O-Rama 2021 food truck festival in Piedmont Park this June
East Point offers fireworks via augmented reality this Independence Day
East Point's annual Salute to the Red, White and Blue Independence Day fireworks have been canceled for 2021. Last year, the city offered a FREE virtual fireworks celebration that uses augmented reality via a smartphone app, and this … [Read more...] about East Point offers fireworks via augmented reality this Independence Day
Oakland Cemetery: an Atlanta attraction and park that is always free
Oakland Cemetery is not just a final resting place for historic figures from Atlanta's past -- it's also one of the largest public green spaces in Atlanta. That's why Oakland's gardens and park-like 48 acres are often the setting for fall festivals … [Read more...] about Oakland Cemetery: an Atlanta attraction and park that is always free
Duluth Arts Festival is back for 2021 and happening this weekend!
The Duluth Arts Festival returns in 2021 for two days of spring fun! It's taking place on May 22nd and 23rd, on the Duluth Town Green (use 3167 Main St for GPS directions). The emphasis is on both the arts and family fun. The festival features 125 … [Read more...] about Duluth Arts Festival is back for 2021 and happening this weekend!
Don’t miss the Marietta Greek Festival this weekend (it’s a drive-thru event in 2021)
Be Greek for a day! The 31st annual Marietta Greek Festival happens from May 14 to 16, 2021. This year's festival will take the form of a drive-thru food event -- and we can all hope for the return of the traditional format in 2022. The … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Marietta Greek Festival this weekend (it’s a drive-thru event in 2021)
The Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival is back for 2021 and happening this weekend
The Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival is back for 2021! The spring edition of this favorite festival will take place on May 15th and 16th. The festival puts a focus on local artists (from Atlanta and other parts of Georgia) and … [Read more...] about The Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival is back for 2021 and happening this weekend
Enjoy Mother’s Day brunch, dinner, or dessert for dine-in or to-go — updated for 2021
Celebrate Mother’s Day by taking Mom to brunch or dinner! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9th, 2021. We’re putting together a list of restaurants in the Atlanta metro area where you can get Mother’s Day Brunch for $35 or under per person. (That doesn’t … [Read more...] about Enjoy Mother’s Day brunch, dinner, or dessert for dine-in or to-go — updated for 2021
The 2021 Dunwoody Art Festival takes place this weekend (plus a virtual art market!)
The Dunwoody Art Festival is a Mother's Day Weekend tradition! It takes place in Brook Run Park this year, which will allow the festival to spread out more (last year it was held along Dunwoody Village Parkway). As always, festival admission is … [Read more...] about The 2021 Dunwoody Art Festival takes place this weekend (plus a virtual art market!)
UPDATE on the 2021 Spring Festival on Ponce
Updated on 4/1/2021 Spring Festival is canceled for 2021. Fall Festival on Ponce remains scheduled for October 9-10, 2021. Content below the line is from a previous year. We will update when the 2022 details are released. Spring is … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2021 Spring Festival on Ponce
The Inman Park Festival is a self-guided Tour of Gardens, plus art pop-up shop this weekend
The Inman Park Festival is back in a limited fashion in 2021. The annual parade and the festival itself are not happening. But to provide for a safe, socially-distanced outdoor experience, there will be an Inman Park Tour of Gardens with some of the … [Read more...] about The Inman Park Festival is a self-guided Tour of Gardens, plus art pop-up shop this weekend
2021 Guide to Spring Festivals around metro Atlanta
Spring festival season in Atlanta generally kicks off around March first, and continues through Memorial Day weekend -- and then it's summer festival season! This is a general list of annual spring festivals around the extended metro … [Read more...] about 2021 Guide to Spring Festivals around metro Atlanta
2021 Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw takes place on April 17th & 18th
The 2021 Big Shanty Festival in downtown Kennesaw is scheduled for the weekend of April 17th and 18th. Please remember that events can be canceled abruptly in these challenging times -- check for a status update before you head out. According … [Read more...] about 2021 Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw takes place on April 17th & 18th
Update on the 2021 Atlanta Fair
UPDATED 1/28/2021 We presume the Atlanta Fair will NOT take place in March of 2021. The Facebook page has not been updated at all for a year and the website seems to be permanently "under construction." Plus, we've heard from a reliable source … [Read more...] about Update on the 2021 Atlanta Fair
