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Family Festival. Galleria Gardens. Sept. 1-2. Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Musical entertainment and a children’s activity area with face painters, clowns, jugglers, pony rides and more. Free. Hwy. 41 inside I-285. 770-432-0100.

Montreux Jazz Festival. Underground Atlanta. Sept. 1-3. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Live performances in jazz, blues, soul, Latin, gospel and alternative music. Free. 50 Upper Alabama St., Atlanta. 404-523-2311.

Gwinnett County Fair. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Sept. 13-23. Mon.-Fri. 4-11 p.m.; Sat. noon-midnight; Sun. 1-10 p.m. Watch livestock shows and enjoy carnival rides, games, entertainment, a parade and more. Adults, $5; children 6-12, $2; under 6, free. 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Lawrenceville. 770-963-6522.

Hapeville Happy Days Festival. Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park. Sept. 14-15. Fri. 8-11 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Community parade starts at 11 a.m. This celebration begins with a concert on Fri. Plus exhibits, food vendors and children’s activities including inflatables, crafts, storytelling, clowns and magicians. Free. 680 S. Central Ave., Hapeville. 404-669-8269.

Inman Farm Heritage Days. Minter Farm. Sept. 14-16. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Steam engines, a printing press, cotton gin and other antique machines and buildings on display. Food, arts and crafts, live music and a children’s area with games, face painting and pedal tractors. Free. 283 Hill’s Bridge Rd., Fayetteville. 770-461-2840.

East Cobber Parade & Festival. Fountains of Olde Towne shopping center. Sept. 15. Parade,10 a.m.; festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Starts with a parade at Mount Bethel Elementary School, ending at the festival site with live music, food, arts and crafts exhibitors and carnival games. Inflatables, train rides, a climbing wall and more for kids. Free. 736 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta. 770-612-1397.

Inspirational Jazz Festival. St. James Methodist Church. Sept. 15. 6-9 p.m. Local bands perform family-friendly music. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. Concessions will be available. $10/person. 3000 Webb Bridge Rd., Alpharetta. 678-762-1543.

Marietta Antique Street Festival. Marietta Square. Sept. 15. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Rain or shine. See more than 100 antique dealers and a classic car show. Free. Downtown Marietta. 770-429-1115.

A Blue Ribbon Affair. Jim R. Miller Park. Sept. 15-16. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. An arts and crafts event featuring more than 200 artists, a classic car and truck show, Southern-style treats and live performances. $1/person; children 12 and under, free. 2245 Callaway Rd., Marietta. 770-423-1330.

Atlanta Arts Festival. Piedmont Park. Sept. 15-16. Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. A fine arts exhibition featuring the creations of 200 artists. Live classical music and paper hat making for kids. Free. 10th St. and Piedmont Ave., Atlanta. 770-941-9660.

Roswell Arts Festival. Historic Town Square. Sept. 15-16. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Art and food vendors, performances by local dancers and singers. Painting, sand art and entertainment for children. Free. Downtown Roswell. 770-640-3253.

Sandy Springs Festival. Sandy Springs Historic Site. Sept. 15-16. Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. An artist’s market, live entertainment, a pet parade and children’s park with a petting zoo, crafts and games. Teens will enjoy a giant pinball machine, inflatable obstacle courses, a rock wall and more. Adults, $5; children 6-18, $2; 5 and under, free. Two-day passes are available. 6075 Sandy Springs Cir., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111, ext. 203.

Historic College Park Arts Festival. Barrett Park. Sept. 29. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This event kicks off with a kids and pets parade at 11 a.m. followed by a chili cook-off, exhibitors, giveaways and more. Free. Rugby Ave., College Park. www.hcpna.com.

Duluth Fall Festival. Taylor Memorial Park. Sept. 29-30. Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Arts and crafts vendors, martial arts exhibitions, entertainment, food, a parade and more. Free. Main St. and W. Lawrenceville St., Duluth. 770-476-0240.

JapanFest. Gwinnett Center. Sept. 29-30. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cooking and tea ceremony demonstrations, workshops, exhibits, drummers, street performers and singers. Games, origami and kite making for kids. First 2,000 children get a free Japanese toy. $8/person; children 6 and under, free. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 404-842-0736.

Riverfest. Boling Park. Sept. 29-30. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. An arts and crafts festival with exhibitors, concessions and a children’s area. $5/person; children 12 and under, free. Marietta Hwy. at Etowah River, Canton. 770-704-5991.

Beyond Atlanta

Callaway’s Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival. Callaway Gardens. Sept. 1-2. Fri. 5-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Family entertainment, a classic car show, a pancake breakfast, demonstrations, hot air balloon rides, live music and more. Adults, $13; children, $6.50; 5 and under, free. Hwy. 27, Pine Mountain. 706-663-2281.

Labor Day Fiddle Contest. Westville. Sept. 1. Youth contest, 11 a.m.; adult contest, 2 p.m. Watch old-time musicians show off their talent in competitions. Adults, $10; students, $4. U.S. 27, Lumpkin. 888-733-1850.

Mountain Music and Arts & Crafts Festival. Vogel State Park. Sept. 8. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Listen to Appalachian, bluegrass and gospel music, and enjoy arts and crafts exhibitors, food and demonstrations. Additional cost for paddle boats and putt-putt golf. Parking, $3. 7485 Vogel State Park Rd., Blairsville. 706-745-2628.

Pine Log Arts and Crafts Fair. Pine Log UMC Campground. Sept. 8-9. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. An arts and crafts fair with barbecue and entertainment. $3/person; children under 12, free. I-75 Exit 293, Rydal. 770-607-5350.

AutumnFest. Callaway Gardens. Sept. 8-Nov. 4. Themed activities each week including rock climbing, nature displays, story reading, a hay bale maze and more. Call for more themes. Adults, $13.91; children 6-12, $6.96; 5 and under, free. Hwy. 27, Pine Mountain. 706-663-2281.

Brown Bag Boogie. Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Sept. 10-14. Daily at noon. An outdoor concert series featuring live music from Georgia musicians. Bring your own lunch or purchase food on site. Free. 200 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Macon. 478-751-3073.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta. Augusta Commons. Sept. 14-16. Fri. 5-9 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. noon-7 p.m. Live entertainment, arts and crafts booths, international cuisine, a carriage horse parade and free art making for kids. $5/person; children 10 and under, free. Between Broad and Reynolds Streets and 8th and 9th Streets. 706-826-4702.

Georgia State Parks 76th Anniversary Arts and Crafts Saturday. Hamburg State Park. Sept. 15. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gristmill tours, country and gospel concerts, cloggers and food vendors. Parking, $3. 6071 Hamburg State Park Rd., Mitchell. 478-552-2393.

Apple Pickin’ Jubilee. Hillcrest Orchards. Sept. 15-16, 22-23, 29-30. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Pick your own apples and enjoy cow milking, pig races, wagon rides, dancers and live bands. $5/person. Petting zoo is an extra $3/person. 9696 Hwy. 52 E., Ellijay. 706-273-3838.

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