North Georgia State Fair: Free admission days & ride discounts The North Georgia State Fair returns to Marietta in the fall of 2025! It opens on Thursday, September 18th and runs through Sunday, September 28th. The 2025 Fair promises to be … [Read more...] about North Georgia State Fair: Buy tickets & ride wristbands in advance for a discount
Fall Festivals
Oakland Cemetery’s “Sunday in the Park” and “Tunes from the Tombs” returns this fall
Sunday in the Park is Oakland Cemetery's beloved fall festival. It's based on the Victorian tradition of spending a leisurely day in the cemetery. It takes place on Sunday, Sept. 28th in 2025. Hours are noon to 7:30 p.m. In the past, Sunday in … [Read more...] about Oakland Cemetery’s “Sunday in the Park” and “Tunes from the Tombs” returns this fall
Candler Park Fall Fest features all-day music, Kidlandia, art market, and more
Candler Park Fall Fest takes place on Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 5th, 2025. Fall Fest admission is FREE, and the activities take place around the intersection of Candler Park Drive and McLendon Avenue. This popular street … [Read more...] about Candler Park Fall Fest features all-day music, Kidlandia, art market, and more
The Decatur Book Festival returns to the Square on Oct. 4th
The Decatur Book Festival will take place on Friday, October 3rd and Saturday, October 4th, 2025. Prior to the pandemic, The Decatur Book Festival was one of Atlanta's signature Labor Day Weekend events, right up there with Dragon Con. It was … [Read more...] about The Decatur Book Festival returns to the Square on Oct. 4th
The Roswell Fall Arts Festival is a 2-day event this September
The Roswell Fall Arts Festival takes place on September 20 and 21, 2025. It has a new location this fall -- due to construction on the Roswell Town Square, the festival will temporarily move to the grounds of Roswell City Hall. Roswell Arts … [Read more...] about The Roswell Fall Arts Festival is a 2-day event this September
Don’t miss the Chomp & Stomp chili cook-off and bluegrass festival in Cabbagetown this weekend
Some people say the annual Chomp & Stomp in Cabbagetown is the most fun fall festival in Atlanta. It's happening on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry to the event is FREE. But to taste chili, you'll need an official Red … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Chomp & Stomp chili cook-off and bluegrass festival in Cabbagetown this weekend
The Georgia Apple Festival is running now — plus pick-your-own orchards to visit
It may be too early for colored leaves, but there's another reason to head to the north Georgia mountains -- it's apple picking time! The town of Ellijay in Gilmer County is the center of Georgia’s apple-growing region – it produces 600,000 … [Read more...] about The Georgia Apple Festival is running now — plus pick-your-own orchards to visit
The Cumming Greek Festival opens on Friday, runs thru Sunday
The Cumming Greek Festival is back for 2024! It takes place over three days, from Friday, Oct. 18th thru Sunday, Oct. 20th. Admission and parking are FREE. This is said to be the largest ethnic community celebration in Forsyth County. Come out … [Read more...] about The Cumming Greek Festival opens on Friday, runs thru Sunday
Pop-up Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival at Oakland Cemetery this weekend
Come to Oakland Cemetery on the weekend of October 5th and 6th, 2024, and pick out your perfect pumpkin. This is a family-friendly event that is FREE to attend. The hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. At the Oakland Cemetery Pumpkin … [Read more...] about Pop-up Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival at Oakland Cemetery this weekend
Drive-thru Fall Festival of Fun and trick-or-treat event in Marietta
Cobb County Parks presents the 22nd Annual Fall Festival of Fun, which will take place as a drive-thru event again in 2021. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 23rd from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It is FREE to attend. It takes place at Jim … [Read more...] about Drive-thru Fall Festival of Fun and trick-or-treat event in Marietta
FREE: Day of the Dead Festival at The Atlanta History Center (register in advance)
The Atlanta History Center is hosting a FREE Day of the Dead Festival, known as Dia de los Muertos in Spanish. The event takes place on Sunday, October 31, 2021, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Capacity is limited, so you'll need to register online for … [Read more...] about FREE: Day of the Dead Festival at The Atlanta History Center (register in advance)
Historic Fourth Ward Park Fall Fest & Sunday Funday in the Park
It's fall festival time! The Old Fourth Ward Fall Fest takes place this Saturday, September 21st at the green space next to the Old Fourth Ward Skate Park -- followed by Sunday Funday in the Park Admission and entertainment is FREE -- just … [Read more...] about Historic Fourth Ward Park Fall Fest & Sunday Funday in the Park
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