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FREE: The Marietta Square Artisan Market happens this Saturday

The Marietta Square Artisan Market is an outdoor market that features local art and hand-crafted items. Opening day for the 2021 season is Saturday, February 6, 2021. According to a Facebook post, the market will take place EVERY Saturday … [Read more...] about FREE: The Marietta Square Artisan Market happens this Saturday

2021 Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw takes place on April 17th & 18th

The 2021 Big Shanty Festival in downtown Kennesaw is scheduled for the weekend of April 17th and 18th. Please remember that events can be canceled abruptly in these challenging times -- check for a status update before you head out. According … [Read more...] about 2021 Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw takes place on April 17th & 18th

DISCOUNTS for the Georgia Renaissance Festival, opening May 1st

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The Georgia Renaissance Festival is back for 2021 -- and if you still have tickets from last year they are valid this year, along with a bonus. Details below. The RenFest returns to Fairburn, GA, from Saturday, May 1, 2021 through June 13th, … [Read more...] about DISCOUNTS for the Georgia Renaissance Festival, opening May 1st

The Inman Park Festival will be a self-guided Tour of Gardens this weekend

The Inman Park Festival is back in a limited fashion in 2021. The annual parade and the festival itself are not happening. But to provide for a safe, socially-distanced outdoor experience, there will be an Inman Park Tour of Gardens with some of the … [Read more...] about The Inman Park Festival will be a self-guided Tour of Gardens this weekend

Atlanta Jazz Festival hosts “In the Tradition” series of FREE live jazz interviews on Tuesdays

The Atlanta Jazz Festival went virtual for 2020, and organizers tell us they hope to bring back the live event this fall. We received this info in a press statement:  The 43rd annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is anticipated to take place in fall … [Read more...] about Atlanta Jazz Festival hosts “In the Tradition” series of FREE live jazz interviews on Tuesdays

Dunwoody’s Spring Fling is a limited capacity event – tickets are still available

Spring Fling: Fun at the Farm is a new event for 2021. It will take the place of Dunwoody's Lemonade Days spring festival, which is postponed until August this year. The Spring Fling takes place at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm, rain or shine, on … [Read more...] about Dunwoody’s Spring Fling is a limited capacity event – tickets are still available

Gibbs Gardens puts 20,000 tulips on display, plus dogwoods & azaleas — plan your visit in April

UPDATE: On 3/31 Gibbs announced that 20,000 tulips are in bloom, along with dogwoods and azaleas. Gibbs Gardens, located just north of metro Atlanta in Cherokee County, has been named one of the top 20 botanical gardens in the country. The … [Read more...] about Gibbs Gardens puts 20,000 tulips on display, plus dogwoods & azaleas — plan your visit in April

2021 Guide to Spring Festivals around metro Atlanta

  Spring festival season in Atlanta generally kicks off around March first, and continues through Memorial Day weekend -- and then it's summer festival season! This is a general list of annual spring festivals around the extended metro … [Read more...] about 2021 Guide to Spring Festivals around metro Atlanta

Visit the Acworth Art Fest this weekend

The Acworth Art Fest is back for 2021! This has always traditionally been a vibrant, two-day celebration in Cobb County. Admission is FREE. This year's event will take place on April 10th and 11th, along Main Street in Acworth's historic downtown … [Read more...] about Visit the Acworth Art Fest this weekend

Food-O-Rama 2021 food truck festival in Piedmont Park this June

In 2021, Food-O-Rama moves to Piedmont Park. It is scheduled for  June 12, 2021. We're in the process of  updating this page with details. Visit the 2021 Facebook event page The info below is from 2019 -- we'll update for 2021 … [Read more...] about Food-O-Rama 2021 food truck festival in Piedmont Park this June

Dunwoody’s 2021 Art Festival is returning this May

UPDATED on 4/6/2021 The festival is scheduled for May 8 and 9, 2021 in Brook Run Park. Content below this point has not yet been updated with the new 2021 details -- so please check back! The Dunwoody Art Festival is a Mother's Day Weekend … [Read more...] about Dunwoody’s 2021 Art Festival is returning this May

UPDATE on the 2021 Spring Festival on Ponce

Updated on 4/1/2021 Spring Festival is canceled for 2021. Fall Festival on Ponce remains scheduled for October 9-10, 2021 Spring is festival season in Atlanta! The Spring Festival on Ponce 2020 takes place on the first weekend in April. … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2021 Spring Festival on Ponce

Lemonade Days Festival in Dunwoody — status update for 2021

  The annual Lemonade Days festival will not take place in April in 2021 -- but rather in August, as a back-to-school bash. The dates are August 18th to 22nd, 2021. Hours have not yet been announced. We'll update with details as soon … [Read more...] about Lemonade Days Festival in Dunwoody — status update for 2021

The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival is happening this weekend

Plan a drive out to Conyers for the 40th annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which has not (yet) been canceled for 2021. The 2021 event is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th and Sunday, March 28th at the Georgia International Horse Park. Festival … [Read more...] about The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival is happening this weekend

ATL Science Festival features 3 weeks of self-guided and outdoor events for adults and kids

Kudos to the Atlanta Science Festival for designing an innovative and immersive experience during a pandemic! The popular annual festival takes place from March 13th to 27th in 2021. It features over 80 virtual, self-guided, and outdoor events … [Read more...] about ATL Science Festival features 3 weeks of self-guided and outdoor events for adults and kids

6th annual “Luck of Avalon” event is an outdoor bash on Friday, March 12th

Avalon is once again putting on its popular annual Luck of Avalon event. The FREE event takes place on Friday, March 12, 2021 from 5 to 9 p.m. This year's festivities are taking place in a socially distanced way. Luck of Avalon is an outdoor … [Read more...] about 6th annual “Luck of Avalon” event is an outdoor bash on Friday, March 12th

LAST CALL! Daffodil Days at Oakland Cemetery puts thousands of blooms on display

  There is no surer sign of spring. It doesn't matter what the calendar says, or how the planets align, or how low the mercury goes. Don't listen to the weatherman -- listen to me. I'm here to tell you that when you see daffodils everywhere … [Read more...] about LAST CALL! Daffodil Days at Oakland Cemetery puts thousands of blooms on display

Status update for the 2021 Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park

Updated on 3/19/2021 The Atlanta Dogwood Festival has plans to return in fall of 2021. There won't be any dogwoods blooming and it will be HOT, but let's count our blessings if it actually happens. Note that content below the line is outdated … [Read more...] about Status update for the 2021 Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park

St. Paddy’s on Perry celebration in downtown Lawrenceville

The city of Lawrenceville hosts the annual St Paddy's on Perry celebration on Saturday, March 13, 2021 from noon to 8 p.m. Unfortunately, the 2021 edition of the event was planned with limited capacity. It required advance registration, and is … [Read more...] about St. Paddy’s on Perry celebration in downtown Lawrenceville

UPDATE on the 2021 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival

The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, which usually takes place in March, was oddly scheduled for April 17th and 18th in 2021. We've received reports that the 2021 festival has officially been canceled. The pandemic will not prevent the … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2021 Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival

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