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Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw on Nov. 7th and 8th

UPDATED on 11/1/2020 -- this event is still listed as happening. Please remember that it can be canceled at the last minute. The Big Shanty Festival in downtown Kennesaw has been rescheduled for November 7th and 8th, 2020. The original April … [Read more...] about Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw on Nov. 7th and 8th

Chastain Park Fall Arts & Crafts Festival will be in November

UPDATED on 11/1/2020 There is no info on the Chastain Park Arts Festival, which was rescheduled for November 7th and 8th in 2020, after being postponed from its usual May run as well as a rescheduled August date. We assume it is CANCELED, as … [Read more...] about Chastain Park Fall Arts & Crafts Festival will be in November

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival on September 26th & 27th

UPDATED on 9/20/2020 The city of Sandy Springs has postponed its annual Artsapalooza Festival. The new dates are September 26th and 27th, 2020. It did not take place in April as planned. The latest Facebook page update was on September 2nd, … [Read more...] about Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival on September 26th & 27th

CANCELED: Marietta Greek Festival, May 15th to 17th, 2020

UPDATED on 5/1/2020 The festival is canceled for 2020 and will return in 2021. Be Greek for a day! The 30th annual Marietta Greek Festival happens from May 15  to 17, 2020. The festival features traditional Greek food, as well as live … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Marietta Greek Festival, May 15th to 17th, 2020

Status update for the 2020 Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park

Updated on 8/19/2020 Well, we saw this coming. Festival organizers have thrown in the towel. After rescheduling for August, and then for November, organizers have officially canceled the 2020 Atlanta Dogwood Festival. There are plans to return … [Read more...] about Status update for the 2020 Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park

UPDATE on the 2020 Spring Festival on Ponce

Updated on 8/1/2020 Spring Festival is canceled for 2020. Fall Festival on Ponce remains scheduled for October 10-11, 2020 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 2020 Spring Festival on Ponce

RESCHEDULED: Food-O-Rama food truck festival will be November 8th

Updated on 5/15/2020 The fifth annual Food Truck Festival, scheduled to take in Grant Park on April 4, 2020, has been POSTPONED once again. The hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The correct date is November 8, 2020 in Piedmont Park. (It was … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: Food-O-Rama food truck festival will be November 8th

RESCHEDULED: Dunwoody Art Festival will be Labor Day Weekend

UPDATED on 5/17/2020 The new dates for the festival are September 5 & 6, 2020 Content below this point has not yet been updated with the new 2020 details -- so please check back! The Dunwoody Art Festival is a Mother's Day Weekend … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: Dunwoody Art Festival will be Labor Day Weekend

CANCELED: Inman Park Festival will NOT take place this April

The 2020 Inman Park Festival has been canceled. We hope to see it back better than ever in 2021. This includes the parade and the Tour of Homes. It's been called Atlanta's "most spirited and eclectic" street festival, and it's our … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Inman Park Festival will NOT take place this April

Atlanta Science Festival continues, but the Exploration Expo is canceled

NOTE: The finale  event of the festival, the Exploration Expo in Piedmont Park is canceled. It will not take place on March 21st. The rest of the festival events are smaller, and the various venues will make the determination of whether or not … [Read more...] about Atlanta Science Festival continues, but the Exploration Expo is canceled

CANCELED: 6th annual “Luck of Avalon” even scheduled for 3/13

We received notice on Thursday, March 12th that this event is CANCELED. Take on the infamously unlucky Friday the 13th with Avalon's sixth annual Luck of Avalon event. The FREE event takes place on Friday, March 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. Come and … [Read more...] about CANCELED: 6th annual “Luck of Avalon” even scheduled for 3/13

CANCELED: Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival on March 28th & 29th, 2020

As of 3/12/2020, this event has been canceled. The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is now in its sixth year and it's fast becoming a local favorite! The event includes an incredible music line-up, an art market, food vendors galore, … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival on March 28th & 29th, 2020

CANCELED: “Illumine” light show returns to Oakland Cemetery this spring

  Illumine is an annual after-dark arts event that takes place at Oakland Cemetery this spring. If you missed the popular light show last year, you have another chance -- the 2020 event is expanded and better than ever. Illumine is one … [Read more...] about CANCELED: “Illumine” light show returns to Oakland Cemetery this spring

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 14, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This family-friendly street festival is FREE to attend. It takes place in downtown Lawrenceville, on the historic square. … [Read more...] about St. Paddy’s on Perry celebration in downtown Lawrenceville

Taste of Discovery Food Truck Festival on March 7th

This is a fun food truck event at Discovery Village at Sugarloaf, with proceeds to benefit the Gwinnett Senior Golden Games. The parking lot of Discovery Village will become a foodie's paradise. Get a taste of specialty dishes straight from many … [Read more...] about Taste of Discovery Food Truck Festival on March 7th

Spring Jonquil Festival in Smyrna on April 25 & 26, 2020

]On April 25 and 26, 2020, the Spring Jonquil Festival will take place on the Village Green in downtown Smyrna. This post has not yet been updated for 2020 and may not be accurate -- please check back! Admission is free, and the festivities … [Read more...] about Spring Jonquil Festival in Smyrna on April 25 & 26, 2020

FREE events at the Decatur Arts Festival on Memorial Weekend

  The Decatur Arts Festival returns to downtown Decatur just in time for Memorial Weekend, May 24 to 27th, 2019. The festival kicks off with the Artwalk on Friday night, and continues with live performances, arts activities for kids, and … [Read more...] about FREE events at the Decatur Arts Festival on Memorial Weekend

Roswell Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, May 2 – 3, 2020

Spring festival season continues into May! The Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival is a two-day outdoor festival in historic downtown Roswell. This post is not updated for 2020 and may not be accurate -- please check back! It takes place on … [Read more...] about Roswell Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, May 2 – 3, 2020

FREE: Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival, March 21-22, 2020

  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 21 and Sunday, March 22. Festival hours both … [Read more...] about FREE: Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival, March 21-22, 2020

FREE: Atlanta Fermentation Festival on March 22, 2020

Cultured South presents the fourth annual Fermentation Festival on Sunday, March 22nd, 2020. The remainder of this post has not been updated for 2020, and may not be accurate. Please check back. It takes place from noon to 6 p.m., at the … [Read more...] about FREE: Atlanta Fermentation Festival on March 22, 2020

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