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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

Sandy Springs 2021 Artsapalooza Festival this weekend — live music, food, vendors, kid activities

According to the festival website, the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza festival will take place on September 25th and 26th in 2021. In a typical year, this two-day event puts an emphasis on local and regional arts and crafts. In addition to 150 artist … [Read more...] about Sandy Springs 2021 Artsapalooza Festival this weekend — live music, food, vendors, kid activities

Georgia Renaissance Festival admission deals and discounts

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Stay tuned for details on the next GA Ren Fest -- coming in spring of 2022! 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 … [Read more...] about Georgia Renaissance Festival admission deals and discounts

Food-O-Rama 2021 food truck festival in Grant Park this Saturday

In 2021, Food-O-Rama returns to Grant Park. It is scheduled for Saturday, August 28th from 1 to 8 p.m., rain or shine. This food truck extravaganza will include the best food trucks from all over the region, enjoy craft beers, specialty cocktails, … [Read more...] about Food-O-Rama 2021 food truck festival in Grant Park this Saturday

Lemonade Days Festival is open now and running thru the weekend

  The annual Lemonade Days festival has been rescheduled to August, as a back-to-school bash. The five-day event will happen from August 18th through 22nd, 2021 -- save the dates! Festival hours: Wednesday, August 18 -- 4 to 10 … [Read more...] about Lemonade Days Festival is open now and running thru the weekend

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival has new summer dates — Your Complete Festival Guide for 2021

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back at Piedmont Park for 2021, making a special summer appearance since it was canceled this spring. There won't be any dogwoods blooming and it will be blazing HOT, but the iconic festival is back for its 85th … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Dogwood Festival has new summer dates — Your Complete Festival Guide for 2021

Duluth Arts Festival is back for 2021 and happening this weekend!

The Duluth Arts Festival returns in 2021 for two days of spring fun! It's taking place on May 22nd and 23rd, on the Duluth Town Green (use 3167 Main St for GPS directions). The emphasis is on both the arts and family fun. The festival features 125 … [Read more...] about Duluth Arts Festival is back for 2021 and happening this weekend!

Don’t miss the Marietta Greek Festival this weekend (it’s a drive-thru event in 2021)

 Be Greek for a day! The 31st annual Marietta Greek Festival happens from May 14 to 16, 2021. This year's festival will take the form of a drive-thru food event -- and we can all hope for the return of the traditional format in 2022. The … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the Marietta Greek Festival this weekend (it’s a drive-thru event in 2021)

The Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival is back for 2021 and happening this weekend

The Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival is back for 2021! The spring edition of this favorite festival will take place on May 15th and 16th. The festival puts a focus on local artists (from Atlanta and other parts of Georgia) and … [Read more...] about The Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival is back for 2021 and happening this weekend

The 2021 Dunwoody Art Festival takes place this weekend (plus a virtual art market!)

The Dunwoody Art Festival is a Mother's Day Weekend tradition! It takes place in Brook Run Park this year, which will allow the festival to spread out more (last year it was held along Dunwoody Village Parkway). As always, festival admission is … [Read more...] about The 2021 Dunwoody Art Festival takes place this weekend (plus a virtual art market!)

Visit Gibbs Gardens for gorgeous color displays this spring

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 Visit Gibbs Gardens for gorgeous color displays this spring

The Inman Park Festival is a self-guided Tour of Gardens, plus art pop-up shop 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 is a self-guided Tour of Gardens, plus art pop-up shop this weekend

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

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

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

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

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

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 Atlanta Fermentation Festival

Updated on 1/28/2021 In a Facebook post, festival organizers announced they felt scheduling the annual Fermentation Festival in March was too risky. They hope to hold the 2021 event in the summer or fall. You may also be interested in: … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the 2021 Atlanta Fermentation Festival

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

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