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
Fall Festivals
Drive-thru Fall Festival of Fun and trick-or-treat event on Halloween in Marietta
Marietta's 21st Annual Fall Festival of Fun will take place as a drive-thru event in 2020. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 31st, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It takes place at Al Bishop Softball Complex, located at 1082 Al Bishop … [Read more...] about Drive-thru Fall Festival of Fun and trick-or-treat event on Halloween in Marietta
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
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!)
Marietta HarvestFest 2020, Scarecrows in the Square, costume contest and more
UPDATED for 2020! Marietta's usual HarvestFest will not take place in its traditional format in 2020. The street festival and arts market is officially canceled. BUT, there's good news, too! The Scarecrows in the Square display is still on, as … [Read more...] about Marietta HarvestFest 2020, Scarecrows in the Square, costume contest and more
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
LAST CALL: The North GA State Fair’s drive-through food event closes this Sunday
The North Georgia State Fair is back in Marietta this month -- sort of. The 2020 event is called Taste of the Fair. It's strictly a food event -- either drive-through or walk-up. And the rules are very specific, so read on to see if this is … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: The North GA State Fair’s drive-through food event closes this Sunday
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
Pop-up pumpkin patch and fall decor sale at Oakland Cemetery this weekend
Come to Oakland Cemetery on the weekend of October 3rd and 4th, 2020, and pick out your perfect pumpkin. This is a family-friendly, low-contact event that is FREE to attend. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. According to the Facebook … [Read more...] about Pop-up pumpkin patch and fall decor sale at Oakland Cemetery this weekend
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
Atlanta Burger Week 2020 is happening now — complete list of participating restaurants
Get out your stretchy pants, because Atlanta Burger Week 2020 is back on this September, after being canceled in April. It all happens from Monday, September 21st through Sunday, September 27th, 2020. That should give you plenty of time to … [Read more...] about Atlanta Burger Week 2020 is happening now — complete list of participating restaurants
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
The East Atlanta Strut happens this Saturday in a new format for 2020
Welcome to Strut in Place! The annual East Atlanta Strut will take place in a new format for 2020, to allow for wide distancing. It's all happening on Saturday, September 26th, from noon to 6 p.m. As always, it is FREE to attend. There will be … [Read more...] about The East Atlanta Strut happens this Saturday in a new format for 2020
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
Sunday Funday in the Park at Historic Fourth Ward 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 Sunday Funday in the Park at Historic Fourth Ward Park
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 2020 Chalktoberfest on the Marietta Square
UPDATED on 9/23/2020 This event is canceled for 2020 and will return on October 9th and 10th, 2021. Info below the line is from 2019 and will be updated at a future date. It's a festival that celebrates street art and craft beer! Enjoy a … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2020 Chalktoberfest on the Marietta Square
UPDATE on the 2020 Fall Festival on Ponce
UPDATED on 9/23/2020 -- the event is canceled in 2020 The Fall Festival on Ponce takes place over two days on the weekend of October 10th and 11th. As always, it will be held in the Olmsted Linear Parks, along Ponce de Leon … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2020 Fall Festival on Ponce
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
UPDATE on the 2020 Candler Park Fall Fest and tour of homes
UPDATED on9/23/2020 This event is canceled. Info below the line is from a previous year and is not current. Candler Park Fall Fest 2019 takes place on October 5th and 6th. Admission is FREE, and the activities take place around the … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2020 Candler Park Fall Fest and tour of homes
UPDATE on the 2020 Johns Creek Fall Arts Festival
UPDATED for 2020: Canceled this year. Info below the line is from 2019 and is not current. The 8th annual Johns Creek Arts Festival takes place this weekend, on Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th. It takes place … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2020 Johns Creek Fall Arts Festival
The Decatur Book Festival is happening over Labor Day Weekend
The Decatur Book Festival will take place Labor Day weekend, from Friday, August 30th to Sunday, September 1st, 2019. Much of it is free and open to the public. There are a few events, like the Keynote Address that are free but require a ticket, … [Read more...] about The Decatur Book Festival is happening over Labor Day Weekend
