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
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Atlanta Chinese Lantern Festival at Centennial Olympic Park
UPDATED on 11/27/2020: With Centennial Olympic Park still closed indefinitely, it looks like there will NOT be a Chinese Lantern Festival in 2020. Check out our huge list of places to see Christmas lights, including neighborhoods, private homes, … [Read more...] about Atlanta Chinese Lantern Festival at Centennial Olympic Park
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
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
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
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
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
Brookhaven Fall Arts Festival
updated on 9/29/2020 This event is canceled for 2020. Info below the line is from a previous year The Brookhaven Arts Festival happens this weekend, October 19th and 20th, 2019. It is FREE to attend. The festival takes … [Read more...] about Brookhaven Fall Arts Festival
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 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 Summer Shade Festival in Atlanta’s Grant Park
UPDATED on 7/31/2020 -- The annual Summer Shade Festival in Grant Park is canceled for 2020. Content below the line is from a previous year and is not current. For more info, visit the festival website. It's time for the 17th annual Grant … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2020 Summer Shade Festival in Atlanta’s Grant Park
May-retta Daze Arts & Crafts Festival: May 7 & 8, 2016
[exp] [/exp]I suspect we may stop by & browse Saturday morning…I love the quality of the works at this festival: On May 7 & 8, 2016, the May-retta Daze Arts & Crafts Festival will take place in Glover Park in Marietta Square. From … [Read more...] about May-retta Daze Arts & Crafts Festival: May 7 & 8, 2016
FREE Touch-A-Truck event in Kennesaw on March 7, 2020
A parking lot becomes a museum, a playground, and an interactive experience at Kennesaw's annual Touch-a-Truck event. It takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center at Adams Park. Kids can … [Read more...] about FREE Touch-A-Truck event in Kennesaw on March 7, 2020
Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade on October 12-13th, 2019
Atlanta Pride returns this week as the largest pride festival in the southeast. While events are spread out over a full week, the Pride Festival and Pride Parade are the highlights of the 2019 celebration. The Pride Festival takes place at … [Read more...] about Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade on October 12-13th, 2019
Discounts: Taste of Atlanta this weekend, October 18 to 20, 2019
Taste of Atlanta will take place at Atlanta's Historic Fourth Ward Park from October 18 to 20, 2019. Check out the discount option below! The three-day food festival lets you sample the specialties of 90+ Atlanta restaurants, including food, beer, … [Read more...] about Discounts: Taste of Atlanta this weekend, October 18 to 20, 2019
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
FREE to attend: Taste of Marietta food festival on Sunday, April 28th
The annual Taste of Marietta food festival takes place this year on Sunday, April 28th at the Marietta Square. This is the most sensibly priced tasting event we know of. Instead of paying for expensive tickets upfront, you get FREE admission to Taste … [Read more...] about FREE to attend: Taste of Marietta food festival on Sunday, April 28th
Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
Enjoy a break from the rain and take a drive out to Conyers this weekend for the 38th annual Cherry Blossom Festival. It's taking place at the Georgia International Horse Park on Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th. … [Read more...] about Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular at Georgia Freight Depot on November 17 & 18, 2018
The Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular is on my short list of places to shop this month. On November 17 & 18, 2018, swing by the Georgia Freight Depot for the Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular. From 11:00 … [Read more...] about Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular at Georgia Freight Depot on November 17 & 18, 2018
Free Fall Jonquil Festival in Smyrna on October 27 & 28, 2018
On October 27 & 28, 2018, the Fall Jonquil Festival will take place on the Village Green in downtown Smyrna. Admission is free, and the festivities include an Arts & Crafts market showcasing the works of 175 artists, children's … [Read more...] about Free Fall Jonquil Festival in Smyrna on October 27 & 28, 2018
Maker Faire Atlanta at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot on October 27 & 28, 2018
On October 27 & 28, 2018, Maker Faire Atlanta will take place at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot. Dubbed the "Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth," Maker Faire Atlanta celebrates all things DIY. From 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday & noon-5:00 … [Read more...] about Maker Faire Atlanta at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot on October 27 & 28, 2018
Free Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival on October 12 & 13, 2018
On Friday & Saturday, October 12 & 13, 2018, swing by Alpharetta for a free Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival. For two days, nationally recognized and local up-and-coming singer-songwriters will perform on multiple stages. Here's … [Read more...] about Free Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival on October 12 & 13, 2018
Woofstock: Pet Party in the Park in Smyrna on September 29 & 30, 2018
If you like to bring your dog, cat, bird, ferret, or other tame & controllable pet everywhere you go, then Woofstock: Pet Party in the Park may be the festival for you: On September 29 & 30, 2018, Woofstock: Pet Party in the Park will take … [Read more...] about Woofstock: Pet Party in the Park in Smyrna on September 29 & 30, 2018
