Best Festivals in Atlanta: Spring and Summer 2021
Macon Cherry Blossom Festival
Celebrate the start of spring with these festivals featuring food trucks, children’s activities, artist markets and more.
Due to cancellations to prevent the spread of coronavirus, please verify events before you go.
Spring Fling: Fun at the Farm at Donaldson-Bannister Farm
Family activities will include a petting zoo, children’s crafts, a bonnet/hat contest, a self-guided lemon scavenger hunt and more. April 17.
Big Shanty Festival in Downtown Kennesaw
This large arts and crafts show has a parade, a kid’s area with inflatables and more. April 17-18.
Virtual: Wesleyan Artist Market at Wesleyan School
80 professional artists from across the region showcase fine art, jewelry, wares and more. April 22-29.
May Fair at Buford Corn Maze
See a magic show, look at fire engines, go on a hayride, train ride or pony ride, and play farm games. April 30-May 31.
Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn
Watch knights joust, sample foods and beverages, shop the artisan marketplace and more at this themed festival. May 1-June 13.
Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival at Logan Farm Park
Enjoy an outdoor concert, the Lord of the Wings contest, bbq, a kids’ zone and more. May 7-8.
Sweet Auburn Springfest at Sweet Auburn Historic District
Six blocks of music, a kids’ zone, an international food court, comedy, prizes and more. May 8-9.
Dunwoody Art Festival at Dunwoody Village Parkway
Featuring an artist’s market, kids’ zone, food and live music. May 8-9.
Marietta Greek Festival at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Taste traditional Greek foods, watch live shows, and shop the marketplace. May 14-16.
Wing and Rock Festival at Etowah River Park
Taste chicken wings, participate in a wing eating contest, listen to live music, play in the kids’ zone and more. May 15-16.
Duluth Spring Arts Festival
This outdoor festival features more than 60 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more. May 22-23.
Alpharetta Art in the Park at Brooke Street Park
Shop pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry creations, handmade children’s clothing, photography, watercolor, oil, soaps and lotions, mosaic art and more. May 22-23, June 26-27, July 24-25 and Aug. 28-29.
Flying Colors Butterfly Festival at Chattahoochee Nature Center
Celebrate butterflies with the migration game, education, food and entertainment. June 5-6.
Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival at Roswell City Hall
An artist’s market, artist demonstrations, live music, gourmet food trucks and performances. June 12-13.
Summer Festivals
Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival at Legacy Park
Enjoy classic southern BBQ, blues and bluegrass music and more. Aug. 14.
Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival at Adams Park
Enjoy dozens of different kinds of BBQ. Aug. 20-21.
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. Sept. 4-6.
Past Festivals:
Virtual: Dahlonega Science Festival
Participate in science activities in this themed “Science is 4 Everyone” festival. March 5-6.
Tiny House Festival at Georgia International Horse Park
Participate in workshops regarding tiny house construction, the tiny lifestyle, off-grid living and more, along with live entertainment, food and drinks. March 20-21.
Atlanta Science Festival
Celebrate all things science with this hybrid festival. Through March 27.
Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival at Georgia International Horse Park
Celebrate 40 years of cherry blossoms, arts and crafts, cultural performances, live music and more. March 27-28.
Macon Cherry Blossom Festival
See spring blooms, play games, watch movies, enjoy carnival rides, listen to live music and more. March 19-28.
Acworth Art Fest in Downtown Acworth
Artists display paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and more. April 10-11.
