Summer Festivals 2023
These are the best summer festivals in Atlanta and suburbs — from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September.
The sizzling summertime heat is here, along with Atlanta’s iconic summer festivals — like the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival, Juneteenth festivals, and Fourth of July celebrations.
This is a list of summer festivals that are taking place in June, July, August, and early September — roughly thru Labor Day.
They take place across the extended metro Atlanta region — so you can plan a day trip or stick close to home.
This list includes music festivals, street festivals, food festivals, arts festivals, fairs, and carnivals.
We also have a guide to Atlanta fall festivals and a humongous list of Atlanta spring festivals.
Browse our big list of FREE summer movies and our complete guide to FREE summer concerts in 2023.
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- Enjoy $2 movies with Regal Summer Express
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- Complete guide to 2023 free summer concerts
- Enjoy a night under the stars: free outdoor movies
- Free outdoor yoga and fitness classes this summer
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alpharetta Art in the Park
August 26th and 27th, 2023
(repeats in September)
Downtown Alpharetta
This art market emphasizes handcrafted goods by local artisans. It occurs on the last weekend of each month from June through September.
Doggy Con
NO 2023 INFO YET
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. Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta.
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.
Atlanta Festivals in Early September
September 1st to 4th, 2023 This annual event in Cartersville features carnival rides, games, food, and a Labor Day fireworks show on Monday. Happening at Sam Smith Park. There is a $10 admission fee; kids under 10 are FREE. September 2, 2023 This annual Labor Day Weekend tradition is more of a pop-culture convention than a traditional festival. The parade draws big crowds to downtown Atlanta, and it is back for 2023! September 2nd to 4th, 2023 This is the 37th edition of the iconic Labor Day weekend event. Shop for fine art, listen to music, and visit the Chalk Spot. FREE and family-friendly. No 2023 dates yet Back for its tenth year in 2022, Noshfest is a celebration of Jewish food and culture. The festival is open to the entire community, and everyone is welcome. A Labor Day Weekend tradition. September 7, 2023 This free and family-friendly street festival returns to Sandy Springs in September (it runs monthly from April thru October). Our complete Fall Festival Guide includes over 60 events, including such classics as:
Switch to our huge list of fall festivals
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Pioneer Days Festival
Sam Smith Park
Cartersville
Dragon Con Parade
Downtown Atlanta
Art in the Park on the Marietta Square
Glover Park
Downtown Marietta
Noshfest
Mutate at Five
City Springs Green
Sandy Springs
So many more fall festivals!
