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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 the most complete list you’ll find for spring festivals around the extended metro area. It covers the months of March, April, and May, and it includes food festivals, music festivals, arts festivals, fairs, and carnivals.
At the bottom of the page is a longer, day-by-day list of seasonal events that includes festivals, spring markets, food truck rallies, nature walks, outdoor concerts and movies, yoga in the park, Easter egg hunts, plus more.
Most spring festivals are FREE to attend, unless otherwise noted. But you’ll want to bring your wallet for food and drink, and other purchases.
Did you know? We also have a big list of Atlanta summer festivals and a humongous list of Atlanta fall festivals.
You may also be interested in:
- Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
- Enjoy 20 million daffodils at Gibbs Gardens
- The Atlanta Fair runs for 5 weeks in March & April
- Strawberry festivals and you-pick berry farms
- Spring markets and pop-up shops
Atlanta Festivals in March
The cooler days of spring are perfect for outdoor festivals — just bring a sweater or jacket, for when the sun goes down!
Jump to April Festivals
Jump to May Festivals
Daffodil Days
February 6 – March 30, 2023
Oakland Cemetery
This charming event generally kicks off the spring festival season. It’s an annual tradition at Oakland Cemetery, where thousands of spring bulbs brighten the landscape each spring. It is FREE to attend.
Daffodil Days details
Photo courtesy of Oakland Cemetery
Atlanta Purim Parade & Festival
February 26, 2023
Beth Jacob Synagogue
The parade typically takes place along LaVista Rd, which is closed to traffic. The festival, complete with carnival rides, games, traditional Purim food, and more takes place at the Synagogue. Admission is FREE, but you’ll need tickets for the food vendors and rides.
More info on the Purim Festival
Atlanta Fair
March 3 – April 9, 2023
Georgia State Stadium (formerly Turner Field)
This is Georgia’s only urban fair, taking place in downtown Atlanta.
The Atlanta Fair typically opens the first Friday in March and runs for 5 weeks.
It features plenty of exciting rides and your favorite carnival cuisine — from cotton candy and funnel cakes to Polish Sausage with peppers and onions. There’s also nightly entertainment, like concerts and dance troupes.
The fair has an admission fee, but there are daily discounts and free admission days.
Details and discounts for Atlanta Fair
Fried Oreos, anyone? (photo courtesy of Atlanta Fair)
Georgia Beer Day
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Multiple locations
We’re including this annual celebration even though it’s not a true festival. Each year, 50-70 craft breweries statewide mark Georgia Beer Day with food and drink specials, live entertainment, a limited-edition beer glass, and more.
Details on Georgia Beer Day
Phoenix Flies Celebration
March 4 – 26, 2023
Multiple sites, city-wide
Sponsored by the Atlanta Preservation Center, Phoenix Flies is an amazing celebration of local history and culture. It features over 100 free tours and open houses of landmarks, historic homes, neighborhoods, cemeteries, and more.
While the tours are free, many have limited capacity and you must register for a ticket. Don’t delay — the most popular tours fill up quickly.
Details for Phoenix Flies
Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade
March 11, 2023
Midtown Atlanta
This annual event has been an Atlanta tradition for well over 100 years! Get there early to find your spot along Peachtree Street in midtown.
Details for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Atlanta Science Festival & Exploration Expo
March 10 – 25, 2023
Multiple locations
The Atlanta Science Festival typically hosts over 100 dynamic events, spread across Atlanta and the suburbs. Many are FREE, although some have a small charge. The 2-week festival concludes with a one-day Exploration Expo, which is a festival in its own right, typically held in Piedmont Park.
The separate events range from puppet shows and interactive activities for kids, to events designed to engage grownups — like a demonstration on the science of Breaking Bad and full moon viewing from a rooftop bar.
NOTE: While the festival events are FREE, many require pre-registration and have limited space — so browse the listing and RSVP NOW!
Details on Atlanta Science Festival
Details on the Exploration Expo
Frühlingsfest
March 18, 2023
Downtown Avondale Estates
Frühlingsfest is German for “spring festival” — and if you love the winter Christkindl Market, you’ll love this German-style street festival, featuring Germanic culture,, food, and the work of local artisans. If you’ve never had a German chimney cake, this is your big chance!
Details on Frühlingsfest
Tulip Festival
March 18 – 19
March 25 – 26
April 1 – 2
Yule Forest Farm
Stockbridge, GA
You don’t have to travel to Holland to see fields of tulips — because Yule Forest is hosting its annual Tulip Festival this March, right here in metro Atlanta. Plus, in 2023, the festival is happening over three weekends!
Pick your own bouquets or take advantage of the spring photo opps.
You’ll also find food trucks, a petting zoo, artisan market, kids activities, and more.
More info on the Yule Forest Tulip Festival
Stock image: Deposit Photos
Wing & Rock Fest
March 23 – 24, 2024
Etowah River Park
Canton, GA
Great-tasting wings from 25+ restaurants and food trucks, plus a rockin’ musical festival in a beautiful venue — what’s not to love? FREE and family-friendly, with activities for the little ones in the Kids Zone. There’s also a nice selection of craft beer and cocktails for the adults.
Details for Wing & Rock Fest
Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
March 25 – 26, 2023
Georgia International Horse Park
This festival is older and more well established than its inside-the-Perimeter counterpart in Brookhaven. The festival is FREE to attend, but there is a parking fee. You’ll find art and crafts vendors, live music, food, and more.
Details for Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
March 25 – 26, 2023
Blackburn Park
This new-ish festival is fast becoming a local favorite! The event includes an incredible music line-up, an art market, food vendors galore, family-friendly activities in the Kidz Zone, a classic car show, and more. Festival admission is FREE.
News flash: Band of Horses is the musical headline act in 2023!
Details for Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
Atlanta Fermentation Fest
No details yet for 2023
Cultured South (in southwest Atlanta)
Festival goers can sample and purchase fermented products from local and regional producers, attend educational talks and demonstrations, and enjoy seasonal kombucha. General admission is FREE, but in the past there has been a “libation lounge” that requires a $20 ticket.
Details for the Fermentation Fest
Worth a mention in March
- St. Paddy’s on Perry
Downtown Lawrenceville - More St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
Atlanta Festivals in April
April is PRIME TIME for spring festivals — this is when the biggest and best ones happen, so get out there and have some fun!
Jump to May Festivals
Atlanta Fair
March 3 – April 9, 2023
Georgia State Stadium (formerly Turner Field)
Okay, maybe this isn’t technically a festival. But it’s Georgia’s only urban fair, taking place downtown.
The Atlanta Fair typically opens the first Friday in March and runs for 5 weeks.
It features plenty of exciting rides and your favorite carnival cuisine — from cotton candy and funnel cakes to Polish Sausage with peppers and onions. There’s also nightly entertainment, like concerts and dance troupes.
The fair has an admission fee, but there are daily discounts and free admission days.
Details and discounts for Atlanta Fair
Fried Oreos, anyone? (photo courtesy of Atlanta Fair)
Spring Festival on Ponce
April 1 – 2, 2023
Olmstead Linear Park
This is an annual event taking place on the first weekend in April, most years. Admission is FREE. You’ll find artists booths, gourmet food trucks, a kids area, and acoustic music.
Details for Spring Festival on Ponce
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza
April 8 – 9, 2023
Sandy Springs City Center
It’s an art show, a street party, and a music festival! Admission is FREE.
Get the details on Artsapalooza
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
April 14 – 16, 2023
Piedmont Park, midtown Atlanta
The Dogwood Festival is the queen of all Atlanta festivals, now in its 87th year! This iconic spring event is the third oldest fine arts festival in the country and the longest running festival in Atlanta. There is so much to do — music, live performances, food, a fine art market, midway rides, and more.
Admission and entertainment is FREE but there are ways to upgrade your experience with VIP tickets.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival details
Piedmont Park plays host to hundreds of dogwood blossoms each April.
Acworth Art Fest
April 15 – 16, 2023
Downtown Acworth
This charming street festival features 100+ artists booths, food, a kid’s zone, and more. It takes place along Main Street in the historic downtown area of Acworth.
Details for the Acworth Art Fest
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Weekends from April 15 to June 4, 2023
Plus Memorial Day Monday
Fairburn, GA
Well worth the drive! Travel back in time to days of yesteryear and yore, with this popular themed festival. There are multiple discounts and ways to save on the price of admission, including a BOGO deal for opening weekend.
Get the details
Joust do it! (Photo courtesy of GA Ren Fest)
Food-O-Rama
No info yet on 2023 dates — possibly not happening.
Grant Park
You’ll find food trucks from all over the Southeast, plus local bands.
Admission is FREE, but you’ll need your wallet for food and drink!
More info on Food-O-Rama
Lemonade Days
April 19 – 23, 2023
Brook Run Park
Dunwoody
This charming local festival features carnival rides, live music, petting zoo, antique car show, arts and crafts vendors, food, and the annual Dunwoody Idol talent contest.
Details on Lemonade Days
Alive in Roswell
April 20, 2023
Downtown Roswell
This is a monthly street festival featuring food, music, vendor booths, and more. It takes place on the third Thursdays of each month — from April thru October.
Details for Alive in Roswell
Big Shanty Festival
April 22 – 23, 2023
Downtown Kennesaw
This is a festival that has grown through the years. The location of the festival plays up the rich heritage of Kennesaw and its important role in the Civil War. The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History sits at the center of the festival.
You’ll find arts and crafts, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Admission is FREE.
Get the details on the Big Shanty Festival
Sweetwater 420 Fest
April 22 – 23, 2023
Centennial Olympic Park
A three-day music festival, featuring three stages of music with over 45 bands — plus an artist market, a food truck court, and much more! A one-day pass in 2022 is $99, and a 3-day pass is $182 — plus some pretty steep service fees.
Visit the Sweetwater 420 Fest website
Georgia State Fair
April 28 – May 7, 2023
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Hampton, GA
Welcome back to the fair! Enjoy the usual midway rides, classic carnival food favorites, live entertainment, and more. Check out detailed post about this fair, which includes info on all the available discounts and FREE admission days!
Details for the Georgia State Fair
Photo courtesy of the GA State Fair
Amplify Decatur
April 28 – 30, 2023
Multiple venues
Downtown Decatur
This outdoor music festival is a nice mixture of free and ticketed events, taking place around downtown Decatur.
Details for Amplify Decatur
Art on the Chattahoochee
April 29, 2023
Jones Bridge Park
Peachtree Corners
This intimate arts fest lasts just 5 hours, and is rarely crowded. Combine it with a walk through the park and a stop at the scenic river overlook, and you’ll have a full day of fun. You can expect 60 to 100 vendor booths, food trucks, and live music. The event is sponsored by Gwinnett County Department of Park and Recreation.
Details for Art on the Chattahoochee
Amplify Decatur
April 29, 2023
Decatur Square
This annual music festival requires a ticket ($75 for general admission in 2023), but if you want to hang out around the Square on festival days, you can likely enjoy the tunes for free.
More info on Amplify Decatur
Johns Creek International Festival
April 29, 2023
Heisman Field
This one day event celebrates multi-culturalism with traditional food, music, and art. A selection of restaurants and food trucks will serve traditional foods from around the world. The Global Wine and Beer Garden gives you a chance to sip spirits from around the globe (if you’re 21 or over!)
Details for the International Festival
Kennesaw Mountain Fest
April 29, 2023
(Raindate: April 30th, if necessary)
Kennesaw Mountain High School
Come for food, fun, live music, kids activities, and craft vendors at this hyper-local one-day festival.
Visit the Kennesaw Mountain Fest website
Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes
April 29 – 30, 2023
Along Edgewood Ave, in Inman Park
It’s been called Atlanta’s “most spirited and eclectic” street festival, and it’s our personal favorite here at Atlanta On The Cheap.
The Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes takes place each year during the last weekend of April. It includes a street parade, artist market, food, three stages of live music, a tour of the historic neighborhood homes, and some of the best people-watching in town!
Festival admission, the parade, and the live entertainment is FREE but there is a charge for home tour tickets.
Details for the Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes
Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival
April 29 – 30, 2023
Smyrna Village Green
The Jonquil Festival takes place on the beautiful Village Green in downtown Smyrna. Each year, there is arts & crafts booths, food vendors, a local entertainment stage, and lots of activities for kids. FREE and family-friendly!
Details for the Spring Jonquil Festival
Duluth Spring Arts Festival
April 29 – 30, 2023
Downtown Duluth
The emphasis is on both the arts and family fun. The festival features 125 artist booths, plus artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, a children’s play area, and festival foods.
Details for the Duluth Spring Arts Festival
Taste of Marietta
April 30, 2023
Marietta Square
Taste of Marietta is an annual food festival that typically takes place on the last Sunday in April. It is a tasting event — so you get free admission, and then you pay $1 – $5 for tastes from various restaurants, food trucks, and caterers. Live entertainment and the Kids Alley is FREE to enjoy.
Details for Taste of Marietta
Roswell Moves
April 30, 2023
Downtown Roswell
This is an “open streets” event that lets you get out and walk, bike, skate, scoot, or dance your way through the streets of historic downtown Roswell — with no traffic! It typically takes place on the fourth Sunday in April.
Details for Roswell Moves
Worth a mention in April
- Illumine light and art shows
Oakland Cemetery
Select evenings after dark
April 27 – May 7, 2023
- Easter egg hunts & free pics with the Easter Bunny
View our complete list!
Atlanta Festivals in May
Warm weather is here to stay, so pack the sunscreen and stay hydrated during May’s prelude to summer.
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Weekends from April 15 – June 4, 2023
Plus Memorial Day Monday
Fairburn, GA
Well worth the drive! Travel back in time to days of yesteryear and yore, with this popular themed festival. There are multiple discounts and ways to save on the price of admission.
Details on the GARenFest
Prepare thyself for merriment! (Photo courtesy of GA Ren Fest)
Georgia State Fair
April 28 – May 7, 2023
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Hampton, GA
Welcome back to the fair! Enjoy the usual midway rides, classic carnival food favorites, live entertainment, and more. Check out detailed post about this fair, which includes info on all the available discounts and FREE admission days!
Details for the Georgia State Fair
Photo courtesy of the GA State Fair
Decatur Arts Festival
May 5 – 7, 2023
Multiple locations in Decatur
The event includes an ArtWalk, a Kids’ Fest, food and drink, live performances, and an art market. It’s spread around downtown Decatur, including the Courthouse Square.
Details for Decatur Arts Festival
Tucker Day
May 6, 2023
Downtown Tucker
This one-day street festival includes food, vendors, live music by local artists, and a parade — all along Main Street in downtown Tucker. It’s a family-friendly event and a great cheap date.
Details on Tucker Day
Taste of Spring
May 6, 2023
Olde Town Conyers
A one-day festival featuring food, arts & crafts booths, a car show, and a children’s business fair for young entrepreneurs. Events are spread out around Olde Town.
Details on Taste of Spring
Taste of East Cobb
May 5, 2023
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
Marietta
This one-day food festival highlights local restaurants every year on the first Saturday in May. Admission is FREE and tasting tickets are $1 each. Food items require anywhere from 1 to 5 tickets. You’ll also find local vendors, live entertainment, and a Kids’ Zone (pay for activities there with taste tickets).
More info about Taste of East Cobb
Acworth Dragon Boat Festival
May 6, 2023
Dallas Landing Park
This annual festival features teams of people racing in 46-foot long ornamental dragon boats. The races are a spectator sport, and there will be various cultural activities and plenty of food on site as well.
Details on the Dragon Boat Festival
May-retta Daze
May 6 – 7, 2023
Glover Park (Marietta Square)
This classic spring festival includes arts & crafts vendors, festival food, live music, and an interactive kids zone.
Details for May-rett Daze
Roswell Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
May 6 – 7, 2023
Downtown Roswell
This is a s a two-day outdoor festival in historic downtown Roswell. You’ll find art vendors, live acoustic music, food trucks with healthy fare, dance performances, and more.
Details on Roswell Spring Arts Festival
Taste of Alpharetta
May 11, 2023
Downtown Alpharetta
This annual food festival celebrates the restaurant community of Alpharetta through dining events, cooking demos, culinary collaborations, and tasting tents.
Details for Taste of Alpharetta
Taste of Canton
May 11, 2023
The Mill on Etowah
This annual tasting event allows you to try out the local restaurants through small samples — including tastes of appetizers, desserts, and entrees. Admission is free and tasting tickets are $1 — note that some items require more than one ticket. There is usually a cash bar on site.
More info on Taste of Canton
Loganville Carnival
May 11 to 14, 2023
Located adjacent to City Hall in Loganville
Enjoy the midway rides and the classic carnival food while this 4-day fair is in town! Unlimited ride wristbands are usually in the $25-30 range, and you can save $5 if you buy online in advance.
Go to the Loganville Carnival website
Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes
May 13, 2023
Bessie Branham Park
This popular street festival takes place in Atlanta’s historic Kirkwood neighborhood each spring, along with the tour of homes.
Details on Kirkwood Spring Fling
Gwinnett Multi-Cultural Festival
May 13, 2023
Gwinnett Place Mall parking lot
This family-friendly event is just a few hours long, but it features cultural performances from around the globe, bounce houses for the kids, carnival rides, touch-a-truck activities with public safety vehicles, and more.
More info on Gwinnett Multi-Cultural Festival
Dunwoody Art Festival
May 13 – 14, 2023
Dunwoody Village Pkwy
A Mother’s Day Weekend tradition in Dunwoody!
Shop for arts and crafts, splurge on good food, and enjoy live entertainment.
Dunwoody Arts Festival details
Sweet Auburn Springfest
May 13 – 14, 2023
Sweet Auburn historic district
This is one of the largest FREE street festivals in the Southeast — featuring music on two stages, kids activities, a large food court, and more. It usually takes place on Mother’s Day weekend.
Details for Sweet Auburn Springfest
Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
May 13 – 14, 2023
Chastain Park
The festival puts a focus on local artists (from Atlanta and other parts of Georgia), healthy food choices, and acoustic music (out of courtesy for the neighbors).
Chastain Spring Arts Festival details
Alive in Roswell
May 18, 2023
Downtown Roswell
This is a monthly street festival featuring food, music, vendor booths, and more. It typically takes place on the third Thursdays of each month — from April thru October.
Alive in Roswell details
Marietta Greek Festival
May 19 – 21, 2023
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Marietta
Be Greek for a day! In typical years, this annual event takes place on the weekend following Mother’s Day each May. It features cultural experiences including authentic food, crafts, music, and dance.
There are special activities for children as well.
The Byzantine style sanctuary of the church is often open for guided tours.
Click through the link for info on admission and food deals.
More details for the Greek Festival
Yaarab Shrine Circus & Fair
May 20 – 29, 2023
Jim Miller Park
Marietta
This is a fun-packed event, including 35+ carnival rides for all ages, classic fair food, and daily circus performances (included in admission price). The discounts and special offers also make it a relatively affordable event.
Discounts and deals for Yaarab Shrine Circus
McDonough Geranium Festival
May 20, 2023
McDonough Square
This one-day festival has been going strong for over 40 years in Henry County! It is primarily an arts and crafts festival with food trucks, taking place along the historic town square in downtown McDonough.
Visit the Geranium Festival website
Virginia Highland Porchfest
May 20, 2023
Virginia Highland neighborhood
During this one-day community music festival, porches become stages in Virginia Highland neighborhood. Enjoy over 85 local bands and musicians across more than 55 porches. All live entertainment is FREE. There are also local vendors, food trucks, and drink tents. A Kids Corner features paid activities like bounce houses. The evening concert finale takes place in a neighborhood park.
View the Porchfest map and schedule
Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade
May 20, 2023
Adair Park & BeltLine Westside Trail
After more than a decade, the BeltLine Lantern Parade has become an iconic event that draws thousands. Anyone can march in the parade — as long as you have a lantern! Pre-parade activities usually begin around noon and include lantern-making workshops and a children’s lantern parade. The main event steps off at dusk.
Details for the BeltLine Lantern Parade
Alpharetta Art in the Park
May 20 – 21, 2023
Brooke Street Park
An outdoor artist market takes place every month from May to September.
Details and all dates for Art in the Park
Alpharetta PopFest
This event has moved to October for 2023
Details for Alpharetta PopFest
Complete list of fall festivals
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival
May 27, 2023
Central Park
Celebrating Caribbean culture with a street parade, live entertainment, and a festival village. This is a ticketed event.
Visit the carnival website
Buy tickets via Eventbrite
Atlanta Jazz Festival
May 27 -29, 2023
Piedmont Park
This is one of the country’s largest FREE jazz festivals, typically taking place in Piedmont Park over Memorial Day weekend. Over the years the Atlanta Jazz Festival has been backdrop to musical legends such as Miles Davis, Dizzie Gillespie and Nina Simone.
Details on Atlanta Jazz Festival
Alpharetta Arts Street Fest
May 27 – 28, 2023
Wills Park
Shop 100 artist booths, eat and drink your way thru the festival, and enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend at the Alpharetta Arts Street Fest.
Details on the Alpharetta Arts Street Fest
Gwinnett County Hot Air Balloon Festival
We don’t have 2023 dates or even know if the event will happen
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds (Lawrenceville)
A family-friendly event for Memorial Day Weekend! You’ll find a DJ and live music, Kids Zone with bounce houses and rock walls, lots of vendor booths, and plenty of festival food! Tethered balloon rides start at $25 per person.
Details for the Hot Air Balloon Festival
Stock image: Deposit Photos
Worth a mention in May
- Fridays-N-Duluth
Weekly block parties feature food trucks, live music, outdoor movies, more
Day-by-day list of spring events:
This is a rolling list, so events fall off the beginning of the list once they’ve passed. You’ll only see the events listed from today and onward.
