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Atlanta Festivals in June

We don't have to wait for the actual Solstice to know it's summertime in Atlanta. The heat is on, the days are long, and school's out!

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Candler Park Music & Food Festival

Permanently canceled

The festival organizers announced via Facebook and website that they're wrapping up this event, after 11 years. No festival for 2023!

Mutate at Five

June 1, 2023
(and 1st Thursdays thru October)
City Springs Green

This is a FREE and family-friendly street festival that happens monthly from April thru October. You'll find live music, activities for the kids, food trucks, market booths, and more. City Springs is an open container district.

Flying Colors Butterfly Festival

June 3 and 4, 2023
Chattahoochee Nature Center

Have a close-up encounter with a butterfly at this annual event in Roswell. If you can't get tickets for the festival, you can still visit the butterfly house at the nature center on another day.

Virginia-Highland Summerfest

June 10, 2023
Virginia Avenue, between Highland & Park

Enjoy live bands, shop for arts and crafs, indulge in great food, and take advantage of everything this local street fest has to offer. KidsFest is another component, and it's located in nearby John Howell Park.

Lavender Harvest Fest

June 10, 2023
MItcham Farm
(Near Covington, GA)

This is just the second year for this fun agricultural festival, featuring all things lavender. Pick your own lavender, enjoy live Bluegrass music, shop for arts/crafts, and eat yummy food.

Juneteenth Celebrations & Observances

June 19th (and other dates)
Multiple locations

The big event in Atlanta is the annual Juneteenth Parade & Music Festival -- but there are lots of special events and observances. The link will take you to the complete list of things to do for Juneteenth in Atlanta.

Alive in Roswell Street Festival

June 15, 2023
(and 3rd Thursdays thru October)
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.

Suwanee Summer Porch Jam

June 16, 2023
Old Town Suwanee

It's an old-timey summer block party PLUS a music festival! Musicians play at multiple venues as you stroll along, and there are food trucks on site. Pure fun on a summer evening!

Bluesberry & Beer Festival

June 24, 2023
Downtown Norcross

Downtown Norcross has the blues! Come to the historic square for FREE live blues music, $5 beers, blueberry sangria, and berry-inspired cocktails and food. (Also, merchant specials!)

McDonough Caribbean Cultural Festival

June 24, 2023
Avalon Park

Free admission! Live music, vendors, games, kids area, and more, in Avalon Park.

Alpharetta Art in the Park

June 24 and 25, 2023
(and other dates)
Downtown Alpharetta

This art market places an emphasis on handcrafted goods by local artists and craftspeople. It occurs on the last weekend of the month, June thru September.

Atlanta Festivals in July

It's a scorcher out there -- so pack your sunscreen and your water bottle for these high-summer festivals and celebrations.

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4th of July Celebrations

July 1st to 4th, 2023
Multiple locations

Is there anything as festive as the Fourth of July? Check out our huge list of fireworks, live concerts, parades, community celebrations, and everything going on for the Independence Day weekend.

Mutate at Five

July 6, 2023
(and 1st Thursdays thru October)
City Springs Green

Alive in Roswell Street Festival

July 20, 2023
(and other dates)

This monthly street festival features food, music, vendor booths, and more. It takes place on the third Thursdays of each month, from April through October.

Canton River Rock Music Festival

July 21 and 22, 2023

This is a FREE 2-day music fest in Etowah River Park, in Canton. It features local musicians, craft booths, food and beverage vendors, and a kids activity area. It's family-friendly!

Cumming Music Festival

July 22, 2023

This one-day music fest takes place at the Cumming Fairgrounds. It's super affordable for general admission -- or you can splurge on the VIP experience. Featuring some of the nation's best tribute acts, plus food trucks, a kids area, and more.

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival

July 22, 2023

Come to Piedmont Park for ice cream, live music, and vendors. Admission is FREE.

Alpharetta Art in the Park

July 29 and 30, 2023

This art market emphasizes handcrafted goods by local artisans. It occurs on the last weekend of each month from June through September.

Atlanta Festivals in August

There is plenty of summer left! These events range from fine-arts festivals to back-to-school bashes for the kids.

NOTE: The August list continues through Labor Day Weekend.

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Mutate at Five

August 3, 2023
City Springs Green

This FREE and family-friendly street festival is back for August (it takes place monthly from April thru October). Live music, food trucks, market vendors, and activities for the kids -- in the Sandy Springs open container district.

Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade

August 5, 2023
Midtown

Anyone can walk in this owl-themed lantern parade. The parade steps off around 9 p.m, leaving Colony Square and making a one-mile loop in Midtown.

Duluth Chalk Art Festival

August 11, 2023
Downtown Duluth

You'll be dazzled by the work of professional chalk artists who will transform the pavement into mind-bending 3D illusions and stunning masterpieces. Work on a chalk mural with others, stroll the art walk in Parsons Alley, enjoy yummy food and drink, and shop with local vendors.

BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival

August 11th to 13th, 2023
Piedmont Park

This celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture is the largest FREE event of its kind in the United States. It is a family-friendly festival.

Alive in Roswell Street Festival

August 18, 2023
(and third Thursdays thru October)
Downtown Roswell

This monthly street festival features food, music, vendor booths, and more. It takes place on the third Thursdays of each month, from April through October.

Pan African Festival

August 19, 2023
Decatur Square

Returning for a third year, this festival takes place on the Decatur Square. It celebrates Black and African culture in engaging ways. Enjoy music, drumming, hip hop, and spoken word performances.

Piedmont Park Arts Festival

August 19th and 20th, 2023
Piedmont Park

This curated arts festival includes a kids play area, live acoustic music, and plenty of food and drink. The focus on on fine art, with roughly 250 vendor booths.

Cobb International Festival

August 26, 2023

Experience food and fun from around the globe at this cultural celebration. You'll find a vendors market, performances, delicious food, a kids corner, and more. FREE admission and parking.

Doggy Con

August 26, 2023

Doggy Con is a celebration of pup culture! Come for free as a spectator (bring your dog!) or pay a small fee to enter your canine pal in the pageant and costume contest. The 2023 event has moved to Broad Street Boardwalk, because of construction at Woodruff Park.;

Summer Shade Festival

August 26th and 27th, 2023

This iconic festival returns to Grant Park in 2023, celebrating its 21st year! You'll find live music on two stages, an artist market, food trucks, and more. August is sweltering in the ATL, but Grant Park is home to some of the tallest trees around, to provide welcome shade.