Best Festivals in Atlanta: Spring and Summer 2025
There’s plenty of family fun at these festivals featuring food trucks, children’s activities, artist markets and more.
Alive in Roswell in Historic Downtown Roswell
This family-friendly festival is held every third Thursday. June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18 and Oct. 16.
Southern-Fried Gaming Expo at Marriott Renaissance Waverly
Enjoy all things gaming with more than 300 arcade and pinball machines, new and retro console systems, tabletop games, tournaments and more. June 20-22.
Atlanta Streets Alive at Peachtree Street
Part of an international open streets movement, walk, bike, skate, dance and play at this car-free celebration of Atlanta’s community. June 22.
Moonlight Market at Alpharetta City Center
This open-air marketplace showcases a curated collection of artwork, goods and more for a vibrant, nighttime event. June 27, July 11 and 25, Aug. 8 and Sept. 5 and 12.
The Happy Black Parent Children’s Book Festival at Pittsburgh Yards
Celebrate your favorite children’s books with stories, performances, giveaways and author meet-and-greets. July 19.
Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival at Moving in the Spirit
Enjoy African dance and drum performances, shop the marketplace and participate in classes. July 25-27.
Atlanta Ice Cream Festival at Piedmont Park
Enjoy tons of ice cream and family fun at this food festival. July 26.
Piedmont Park Arts Festival at Piedmont Park
Artist demonstrations, live music, a kids’ play area, festival foods and more. Aug. 16-17.
Summer Shade Festival at Grant Park
The festival includes live music, an artist market, Kids Zone, 5K run, activities, food trucks and more. Aug. 23-24.
Art in the Park at Marietta Square
Display your skills with Chalk Spot, see works from 175 artists, enjoy food, and kids can make and take artwork home. Aug. 30-Sept. 1.
Beyond Atlanta
AthFest Music & Arts Festival in Downtown Athens
This festival includes three outdoor stages with live music performances, an Artist Market and a block-long KidsFest area. June 20-22.
Harvest Festival at Hardman Farm Historic Site
Harvest your own corn, enjoy music, see antique tractor displays, play old-fashioned games, pet farm animals and more. July 26.
Georgia Mountain Fair at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Festival featuring a carnival, arts and crafts exhibits, demonstrations, live music and more. Aug. 15-23.
Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival at Callaway Gardens
Watch the nightly Balloon Glow, live music, beach activities, a car show, kids zone and more. Aug. 29-31.
Past events:
Purim Parade & Festival at Beth Jacob Atlanta
Enjoy food, get your face painted, ride amusement rides, play in the sensory-friendly room, and more. March 9.
Georgia Food + Wine Festival at Jim R. Miller Park
Presented by Georgia Grown, this festival celebrates the best of Georgian and Southern food and drinks with culinary experts, artisans, live musicians and more. March 21-23.
Fair on the Square at Decatur Square
Leap into spring with a carnival-themed festival with tons of family fun, live music, games and food. March 22.
Atlanta Science Festival in Atlanta
Celebrate all things science with this festival. Through March 22.
Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival at Georgia International Horse Park
Shop art and craft exhibitors, enjoy cultural performances, eat delicious food, listen to live music, and play in the children’s area. March 22-23.
Wing & Rock Fest at Etowah River Park
Taste delicious chicken wings from more than 20 restaurants and food trucks, and listen to rock music. March 22-23.
Atlanta Mushroom Festival at Lee + White
Listen to live music, hear talks all about mushrooms, shop food vendors and more. March 23.
Forsythia Festival in Downtown Forsyth
Enjoy the season of spring with a two-day arts and crafts show, food vendors, live entertainment and more. March 8-9.
Coolray Field Carnival at Coolray Field
Enjoy tons of amusing fun with the Space Flyer, Ice Jet, Wave Swinger and more. March 26-30.
Cajun Beats & Eats Festival at Georgia International Horse Park
Enjoy the energy of Louisiana in Georgia with live music, authentic Creole and Cajun cuisine, a Gumbo Competition, a kids’ area and more. March 29.
Daffodil Days at Atlanta Athletic Club
This exciting event features fun games, thrilling youth rides, tasty treats and crafts. March 29.
Cherry Blossom Festival at Blackburn Park
Celebrate the spirit of community with activities, concerts and more. March 29-30.
Tulip Festival at Yule Forest
Walk through giant tulip fields, pick flowers, visit farm animals, shop the market and more. Through March 30.
International Cherry Blossom Festival at Carolyn Crayton Park
See the beauty of thousands of blooming cherry trees, listen to music, play games, watch a parade and more. March 21-30.
Spring to Life Family Festival at Oakland Cemetery
Enjoy wildlife demonstrations, a plant sale, food trucks, family yoga, kids’ activities and more. April 5.
Festival on Ponce at Olmsted Linear Park
Browse 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk art and more. April 5-6.
Acworth Art Fest in Downtown Acworth
Explore the beautiful art scene from this city. April 5-6.
Atlanta Persian Festival at Piedmont Park
Honor Persian culture with culinary delights, musical performances, dancing, arts, crafts and more. April 6.
ACA Spring Fair at Riverdale Town Center
Experience thrilling and family rides, play games, enjoy food, and watch live shows and entertainment. Through April 9.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park
Explore the Artist Market, watch bands on the Coca-Cola Main Stage, see international acts perform, play in the Kids Village and more. April 11-13.
Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival in Downtown Kennesaw
This festival features more than 200 arts and crafts booths, food booths, two entertainment stages and children’s activities. April 12-13.
Suwanee Arts Festival at Suwanee Town Center
See talented artists exhibiting and selling a variety of art, entertainment on the stage and more. April 12-13.
The Atlanta Fair at Old Turner Field
Enjoy the beauty of spring in Atlanta with thrilling rides, delicious food and vibrant entertainment. Through April 13.
Town Center at Cobb Carnival at Town Center at Cobb
Watch the Victoria Circus, see Big Bee Transforming Robot Car, ride amusement rides and more. Through April 13.
The International Night Market Atlanta at Suwanee Town Center
Explore cultures from all around the world with performances, cuisine, art and more. April 18-19.
ARTucker at Church Street Greenspace
Explore local artists, artisans and performers’ works, enjoy children’s activities, listen to music and more. April 19.
Flourish Fest at Ashford Lane
Shop the spring vendor market, enjoy live music, and taste delicious food. April 19.
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza in Sandy Springs
Enjoy a children’s play area, an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, local music, art stations and more. April 19-20.
Morrow Spring Fling Carnival at The District at Southlake Mall
Enjoy sizzling carnival treats, thrilling rides, games and more. April 16-20.
Lemonade Days Festival at Brook Run Park
Enjoy midway rides, taste fabulous food, visit the petting zoo, get creative at the Chalk Art Station and more. April 23-27.
Spring Festival On The Town at Town Brookhaven
Explore the petting zoo, get your face painted, shop vendors, make crafts and more to celebrate spring. April 24.
Wesleyan Artist Market at Wesleyan School
View art from more than 80 professional artists and select student artists. April 25-26.
Georgia Pinners Conference at Cobb Galleria Centre
Experience more than 200 businesses and 100 interactive classes taught by experts in DIY, home décor, food, fashion, beauty and more. April 25-26.
Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes at Inman Park
Listen to live music, watch a parade, go on a Tour of Homes and more. April 25-27.
Kids Day at DeKalb CHaRM
Learn how to recycle, manage materials and live a sustainable lifestyle with hands-on and educational activities. April 26.
Spring Jonquil Festival at Smyrna Village Green
Explore arts and crafts booths, food booths, an entertainment stage and children’s activities. April 26-27.
Spring Artists Market at Halcyon
Shop more than 50 talented local artisans with jewelry, pottery, home decor and more. April 26-27.
Taste of Marietta at Historic Marietta Square
This food festival showcases Cobb County restaurants and caterers, along with musical entertainment, fun and games in the Kid’s Alley and a food judging competition. April 27.
Illumine at Oakland Cemetery
Through innovative lighting and art installations, explore Atlanta in a new way. Through April 27.
Antique and Artisan Festival at The Barn at Price Mountain Farm
300 vendors display their handcrafted and repurposed home décor, jewelry, soaps, artwork, pottery and more. April 25-27.
Georgia Strawberry Festival in Reynolds
Enjoy arts and crafts, a strawberry patch, music, a petting zoo, a strawberry pie eating contest and more. April 26.
Celebrate SPRING! Festival at Callaway Gardens
This immersive festival showcases the beauty of spring with tulips, azaleas and more, and features limited-time art installation, Flight of Colors. Through April 27.
Spin The District
These family-friendly festivals feature bike racing, food and free neighborhood fun in different cities. April 29 and May 4.
Decatur Arts Festival in Downtown Decatur
Enjoy an ArtWalk, music, an artist’s market, comedy shows, dance performances and more. May 2-4.
Decatur Children’s Book Festival in Downtown Decatur
Celebrate children and young adult literature with 25 different exhibits. May 2-4.
Taste of Spring Festival & Shine and Dine Car Show at Olde Town Conyers
This festival features food, craft vendors, live entertainment, activities and a car show. May 3.
Taste of East Cobb at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church
Enjoy live music, local restaurant tastings and a huge Kids’ Zone. May 3.
Johns Creek International Festival at Atlanta Athletic Club
Celebrate countries and cultures from around the world with music, performances, a global market and more. May 3.
Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival at Dallas Landing Park
Watch local cities, companies and individuals compete in Dragon Boat races. May 3.
Latino Family Festival at Stone Mountain Park
This festival features a Drone and Light Show and a parade with floats, storytellers and international talent. May 3-4.
May-retta Daze at Marietta Square
See art, go shopping, taste delicious food, play in the kid’s zone, and listen to live music. May 3-4.
Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival at Roswell City Hall
This two-day outdoor festival celebrates the beauty of visual and performing arts. May 3-4.
Cotton Pickin’ Fair in Gay
Shop arts, crafts and antiques, and enjoy face painting, rock wall climbing, bungee jumping and more. May 3-4.
Taste of Alpharetta at Downtown Alpharetta
Celebrate the vibrant food community of Alpharetta with dining events, cooking demos, culinary collaborations and tasting tents. May 8.
Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival at Logan Farm Park
Enjoy a concert under the stars and some of the best BBQ around. May 9-10.
The Rhododendron Festival at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Enjoy live performances, view the beautiful botanical garden and more. Through May 11.
Cherokee County Mother’s Day Powwow & Indian Festival at Boling Park
Shop Native artists’ works, learn with educational activities, taste cuisine and more. May 10-11.
Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival at Chastain Park
Enjoy fine art and crafts, a children’s area, acoustic musicians and local food and beverage options. May 10-11.
Dunwoody Art Festival at Dunwoody Village Shopping Center
Explore more than 130 artisans, a creative Kidz Zone and tasty cuisine. May 10-11.
Sweet Auburn Springfest at Historic Sweet Auburn District
Listen to incredible concerts all day, and celebrate the history of Atlanta’s African Americans. May 10-11.
Marietta Greek Festival at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Taste delicious Greek food while watching live entertainment and musical performances. May 16-18.
Taste of Douglasville at Douglasville Town Green
A showcase of the area’s restaurants and business, arts and crafts items, local performers and a Kids Korner children’s entertainment area. May 17.
Kirkwood Spring Fling at Bessie Branham Park
Taste delicious wings, tour historic homes, explore kid’s activities, shop the Artist Market and more. May 17.
Duluth Spring Arts Festival at Duluth Town Center
This outdoor festival features 86 painters, photographers, sculptors and more, along with artist demonstrations, live music and more. May 17-18.
Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Go back in time with the Stone Age Dinosaur Show, watch the Coronas of Hollywood Circus, visit the petting zoo, ride carnival and kiddie rides and more. Through May 18.
Yaarab Shrine Circus & Fair at Jim R. Miller Park
Watch high-flying trapeze acts, aerials and acrobats, hop on carnival rides, play midway games and enjoy delicious treats. May 16-25.
Alpharetta Arts Streetfest at Wills Park
Explore artisans, vendors and exhibitors, and enjoy children’s activities and street performers. May 24-25.
Super Spring Saturdays at Washington Farms
Play more than 30 fun farm activities, including a cow train, petting zoo, playground, bubble station and more. May 24.
Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival at Historic Fourth Ward Park
Explore arts and crafts booths with painting, photography, jewelry and more, listen to live music, play in the children’s area and more. May 31-June 1.
The Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn
Travel back in time to enjoy Renaissance entertainment. Through June 1.
Virginia-Highland Summerfest in Virginia-Highland
Celebrate summer with live music, art, food, a 5K run, games and more at this neighborhood festival. June 6-8.
JuneFest at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
Enjoy the great outdoors at this festival with beekeepers, insect experts, face painting, the “Forest Forms: Woodland Wonders” exhibit, music and more. June 7.
Butterfly Festival at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Celebrate all things butterflies with live butterflies, pollinator experts and educators, playing in the Migration Game, live entertainment and more. June 7-8.
Honeybee Festival in LaFayette
This annual event celebrates honeybees and their conservation with live music, vendors and food. Visit the Kids Zone, sample BBQ, and see an array of antique tractors at the Cruise-In. May 31.
Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Celebrate all things Scottish with bagpipes, dancers, athletic competitions, sheep herding and birds of prey. June 7-8.
ATL Kids Summer Fest at Starr Park Amphitheatre
This summer concert specifically for kids features talented kid artists, vendors, engaging activities and more. June 14.
Father’s Day Family Food Fest Atlanta at The Foundry At Puritan Mill
Enjoy a multicultural food tasting celebration, music, kids’ activities and chef demonstrations. June 15.