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
Spring
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
POSTPONED: Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival will be in November
UPDATED on 7/27/2020 The Chastain Park Arts Festival has new dates. It will take place on November 7th and 8th in 2020, after being postponed from its usual May run as well as a rescheduled August date. We have not yet updated the info below … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival will be in November
Many of the 2020 spring festivals have been rescheduled — here’s the scoop!
Updated on 5/21/2020 What's going on with Atlanta's spring festivals? While many were canceled outright, others have been postponed -- and will essentially become summer or fall festivals. We've updated our original list, which is in … [Read more...] about Many of the 2020 spring festivals have been rescheduled — here’s the scoop!
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: Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival is now in September!
UPDATED on 5/15/2020 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 rest of this post has NOT yet been updated for 2020 … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival is now in September!
Alive in Roswell monthly festival on third Thursdays, starting August 20th
Updated on 8/2/2020 -- the monthly street festivals are canceled for all of 2020. Roswell is hosting its FREE Alive in Roswell street festival on the third Thursday of each month. The events take place from 5 to 9 p.m. The April start to … [Read more...] about Alive in Roswell monthly festival on third Thursdays, starting August 20th
RESCHEDULED AGAIN: Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw is now in November
The Big Shanty Festival in downtown Kennesaw has been rescheduled for November 7th and 8th, 2020. The original April dates were postponed till May 30 & 31, but festival organizers have changed the dates once more. The rest of this post has … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED AGAIN: Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw is now in November
FREE: Atlanta Jazz Festival goes virtual for 2020
Updated on 5/17/2020 The Atlanta Jazz Festival goes virtual for 2020! You can watch 31 FREE virtual jazz concerts during the month of May. Click here to get started! Note that content below this point is from last year and is not … [Read more...] about FREE: Atlanta Jazz Festival goes virtual for 2020
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: 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
RESCHEDULED: Acworth Art Fest takes place on July 18 & 19 in 2020
Updated on 5/15/2020 The Art Fest has been postponed. It will take place on July 18 and 19, 2020. The Acworth Art Fest is a vibrant, two-day celebration in Cobb County. This year's event will take place on April 4th and 5th, along Main Street … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: Acworth Art Fest takes place on July 18 & 19 in 2020
CANCELED: Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes 2020
The 17th annual Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes takes place on May 16 & 17, 2020. The remainder of this post has not yet been updated for 2020 and may not be accurate -- please check back! The festival and art market will be located … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes 2020
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
2nd annual St. Patrick Swayze Day at Atlanta Brewing Company
NOTE: Many events have been canceled, in a proactive effort to halt the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in metro Atlanta. PLEASE double-check that an event is still on before you head out! If you’re tired of green beer and leprechauns, do … [Read more...] about 2nd annual St. Patrick Swayze Day at Atlanta Brewing Company
POSTPONED: Dairy Queen’s free cone day on the first day of spring
Dairy Queen has postponed the FREE cone day event that was scheduled for the first day of spring. Here is their statement: At DQ®, we like to sweeten the start of spring with Free Cone Day, a fan-favorite event that attracts long lines … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Dairy Queen’s free cone day on the first day of spring
CANCELED: The Atlanta Fair is closed
UPDATE: On March 20th, the Atlanta Fair decided to suspend operations for the duration of its run. This was the right thing to do, even if Fair organizers were a little late to make this decision. You can read the notice of the closure on … [Read more...] about CANCELED: The Atlanta Fair is closed
CANCELED: Museum Day on April 4th will not take place
NOTE: We received word on 3/12/2020 that Museum Day 2020 is CANCELED. You can see the announcement here. This does not necessarily mean that the museums listed below will be closed at that time -- just that the free-admission event, which … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Museum Day on April 4th will not take place
St. Patrick’s Day “Luck of the Square” celebration at Colony Square this weekend
Colony Square is hosting a fun Irish-themed celebration on Saturday March 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you get there early, you can start the morning off by cheering on runners and walkers in the St. Patrick’s Day 5K. Then, hang out in The Front … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day “Luck of the Square” celebration at Colony Square this weekend
CANCELED: Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade will not take place on 3/14
This event has been canceled, out of public health concerns. More info on the cancellation from WSB-TV. Saturday, March 14th, 2020 Noon to 1:30 p.m. Midtown FREE The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day parade was started back in 1858, making it … [Read more...] about CANCELED: Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade will not take place on 3/14
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
Brookhaven’s Eggstra-ordinary Egg Hunt for special-needs kids on April 4th
This is the second year for this popular egg hunt, designed specifically for children with special needs. It is FREE to attend. The Eggstra-ordinary Easter Egg Hunt takes place on Saturday April 4, 2020 from 10 a.m. till noon. The event is … [Read more...] about Brookhaven’s Eggstra-ordinary Egg Hunt for special-needs kids on April 4th
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
