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Marietta Square Holiday Artisan Market this Saturday

The Marietta Square Artisan Market is an outdoor market that features local art and hand-crafted items. In the past, it's been held twice a month, on the second and fourth Saturdays, from April through November. The event is FREE to attend. The … [Read more...] about Marietta Square Holiday Artisan Market this Saturday

Holiday Road Trip to Greece — a drive-thru food festival

  UPDATED on 12/3/2020 -- online orders close at 6 p.m. today. If you miss the deadline, you can still use the drive-thru line at the festival to order food. Back by popular demand, the Atlanta Greek Festival is hosting a second drive-thru … [Read more...] about Holiday Road Trip to Greece — a drive-thru food festival

Atlanta Chinese Lantern Festival at Centennial Olympic Park

UPDATED on 11/27/2020: With Centennial Olympic Park still closed indefinitely, it looks like there will NOT be a Chinese Lantern Festival in 2020. Check out our huge list of places to see Christmas lights, including neighborhoods, private homes, … [Read more...] about Atlanta Chinese Lantern Festival at Centennial Olympic Park

UPDATE on Atlanta’s Christkindl Market in Centennial Park

UPDATED on  11/1/2020 There will be no Christkindl Market in 2020. In a Facebook post, the organizers made this statement: We planned and hoped for another magical season. Sadly, the decision was made to postpone the 2020 Christkindl … [Read more...] about UPDATE on Atlanta’s Christkindl Market in Centennial Park

Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw on Nov. 7th and 8th

UPDATED on 11/1/2020 -- this event is still listed as happening. Please remember that it can be canceled at the last minute. The Big Shanty Festival in downtown Kennesaw has been rescheduled for November 7th and 8th, 2020. The original April … [Read more...] about Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw on Nov. 7th and 8th

FREE: Virtual Day of the Dead Festival at The Atlanta History Center

Updated for 2020 This year, the Atlanta History Center will host the celebration virtually on October 30th. The center plans to deliver a series of how-to videos, playlists, short films, book recommendations, and more! More info … [Read more...] about FREE: Virtual Day of the Dead Festival at The Atlanta History Center

Chastain Park Fall Arts & Crafts Festival will be in November

UPDATED on 11/1/2020 There is no info on the Chastain Park Arts Festival, which was rescheduled for November 7th and 8th in 2020, after being postponed from its usual May run as well as a rescheduled August date. We assume it is CANCELED, as … [Read more...] about Chastain Park Fall Arts & Crafts Festival will be in November

LAST CALL: the Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway closes this weekend

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UPDATED on 10/14/2020 Because of all the rain we had in conjunction with Hurricane Delta, the Georgia State Fair has extended its run. The fair will be open this weekend during the following hours: Saturday, Oct. 17th -- noon to midnight … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: the Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway closes this weekend

The Cumming Greek Festival is back as a drive-thru food event this weekend (pre-order now!)

The Cumming Greek Festival is back for 2020 in a new format. Church tours are virtual. The marketplace will be online. And the food will be delivered to your car at a special drive-thru event. You'll soon be able to pre-order your food. The … [Read more...] about The Cumming Greek Festival is back as a drive-thru food event this weekend (pre-order now!)

5 U-pick apple orchards to visit in fall of 2020

Updated for 2020! It may be too early for colored leaves, but there's another reason to head to the north Georgia mountains over the next few weekends -- it's apple picking time! The town of Ellijay in Gilmer County is the center of Georgia’s … [Read more...] about 5 U-pick apple orchards to visit in fall of 2020

Little Five Points 2020 Spookathon and Virtual Halloween Parade

UPDATED for 2020 The annual Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade has been named by the Travel Channel as one of the top ten Halloween events in the country.  In 2019, it was mostly rained out. And in 2020... well, you … [Read more...] about Little Five Points 2020 Spookathon and Virtual Halloween Parade

2020 Scarecrow Harvest Festival in Alpharetta

UPDATED on 9/23/2020 The 2020 Scarecrow Harvest Festival will NOT include the traditional street festival from previous years. Instead, it will feature only the scarecrow displays on city streets. The scarecrows have been handcrafted by … [Read more...] about 2020 Scarecrow Harvest Festival in Alpharetta

UPDATE on 2020 Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival & Lantern Parade in Roswell

Updated on 9/23/2020 There is no information anywhere about this event in 2020, leading us to conclude it will not take place. Info below the line is from 2019 and is not current. This Saturday, November 2, 2019, the city of Roswell will … [Read more...] about UPDATE on 2020 Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival & Lantern Parade in Roswell

Alpharetta Art in the Park outdoor market on Sept. 26th

Get your arts-and-crafts fix at Alpharetta Art in the Park. Admission is FREE. This outdoor artists market takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Brooke Street Park, located near the downtown Alpharetta business district. Hours are 9:00 … [Read more...] about Alpharetta Art in the Park outdoor market on Sept. 26th

FREE: Oakland Cemetery’s 2020 Sunday in the Park festival is part live and part virtual this weekend

Sunday in the Park is Oakland Cemetery's beloved fall festival. It is back for its 43rd year as a week long series of events, to help with social distancing efforts. This year's festival will be a hybrid mashup of live and virtual events. Please … [Read more...] about FREE: Oakland Cemetery’s 2020 Sunday in the Park festival is part live and part virtual this weekend

UPDATE on the 2020 Duluth Fall Festival & Carnival

UPDATED on 9/1/2020 Canceled for 2020 The info below the line is from 2019 and is not current. We will update for 2021! The Duluth Fall Festival is happening over two days, from Saturday, September 28th to Sunday, September 29th. You can … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2020 Duluth Fall Festival & Carnival

UPDATE on the 2020 Chomp & Stomp chili cook-off and bluegrass festival in Cabbagetown

Updated on 9/23/2020 It appears the festival is canceled for 2020, although the wording on the festival website is extremely vague and the Facebook page has not been updated. Some people say the annual Chomp & Stomp in Cabbagetown is the … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2020 Chomp & Stomp chili cook-off and bluegrass festival in Cabbagetown

UPDATE on the Heritage Sandy Springs Fall Festival & Pet Parade

UPDATED on 9/23/2020 Since there is no  new info posted for 2020, it seems this event won't happen this year. Info below the line is from 2019 and is not current. The Sandy Springs Festival and Pet Parade returns this weekend for two … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the Heritage Sandy Springs Fall Festival & Pet Parade

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival on September 26th & 27th

UPDATED on 9/20/2020 The city of Sandy Springs has postponed its annual Artsapalooza Festival. The new dates are September 26th and 27th, 2020. It did not take place in April as planned. The latest Facebook page update was on September 2nd, … [Read more...] about Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival on September 26th & 27th

UPDATE on the 2020 Georgia Renaissance Festival

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UPDATED on 9/20/2020 Festival organizers have announced the event will not take place this fall, but they hope to bring the event back in spring of 2021.  The Georgia Renaissance Festival returns to Fairburn, GA, from April 18th … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2020 Georgia Renaissance Festival

CANCELED: Marietta Greek Festival, May 15th to 17th, 2020

UPDATED on 5/1/2020 The festival is canceled for 2020 and will return in 2021. Be Greek for a day! The 30th annual Marietta Greek Festival happens from May 15  to 17, 2020. The festival features traditional Greek food, as well as live … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Marietta Greek Festival, May 15th to 17th, 2020

2020 guide to fall festivals around metro Atlanta

Fall festival season in Atlanta kicks off right after Labor Day, when it still feels like summer, and continues till mid-November -- and then it's winter festival season! Many fall festivals are FREE to attend, unless otherwise noted. But you'll … [Read more...] about 2020 guide to fall festivals around metro Atlanta

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

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