These fall festivals and fairs around Atlanta and Georgia are the perfect way to have an autumn adventure with your family. Enjoy live entertainment, stroll through an artists’ market or try a festive treat. Charges may apply for some festivals, such as inflatables and activity stations in addition to entrance fees; check websites before visiting.

Harvest Festival at Lawrenceville Lawn

Celebrate autumn with The Great Pumpkin Smash, crafts, games, contests and fall-themed food and beverages. Nov. 1.

The Georgia Renaissance Festival Fall Fling in Fairburn

Adventure back in time with the lively King’s Hall Stage, shopping, games, rides and more. Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 28-29 and Dec. 6.

Taste of Kennesaw in Downtown Kennesaw

Celebrate the Kennesaw community with food vendors, a beer garden, children’s activities and entertainment. Nov. 1.

Native American Festival and Pow Wow at Stone Mountain Park

Experience Native American culture with dance, music, authentic craft demonstrations, storytelling and more. Nov. 1-2.

Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival at Chastain Park

Shop the creations of nearly 175 artists and artisans. Nov. 1-2.

Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Enjoy park attractions, a nighttime parade, storybook characters, glowing experiences and more. Through Nov. 2.

Atlanta Fair at Georgia State Stadium

Go on an adventure with unlimited rides, play fun games, and taste mouth-watering food and treats at this fair. Through Nov. 2.

Oktoberfest at Six Flags Over Georgia

This weekend fall festival offers premium beers, authentic German food, lively performances and family-friendly fun. Through Nov. 2.

IrishFest in Roswell

Listen to live music, watch dancing performances, sip on tea and more. Nov. 7-9.

Brookhaven Art Splash Fest at Brookhaven Park

Shop art and handmade items from talented makers. Nov. 8-9.

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Pumpkins at Callaway at Callaway Gardens

Walk the gardens featuring pumpkin sculptures, topiaries and mums, and after dark, watch the gardens come to life with illuminating experiences. Through Nov. 1.

Oktoberfest at Helen Festhalle

Enjoy German-style entertainment with food, music and dance. Through Nov. 2.

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Pioneer Days Festival at Sam Smith Park

Festival entertainment with arts and crafts vendors, carnival rides, food and games. Aug. 29-Sept. 1.

Marietta Art in the Park at Marietta Square

Watch artist demonstrations, get creative in the Children’s Art Alley, shop the market and more. Aug. 30-Sept. 1.

Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival Labor Day Weekend at Callaway Gardens

Play all day with beach access, putt putt, a floating obstacle course and more before enjoying hot air balloons and fireworks at night. Aug. 29-31.

Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Visit more than 400 artists and crafters, a flower and plant garden, the Children’s Entrepreneur Market and more. Sept. 4-7.

Panda Fest at Atlantic Station

This outdoor Asian food festival features experiential activities, tastings and market fairs. Sept. 5-7.

Atlanta British Car Fayre in Historic Downtown Norcross

See British cars and motorcycles, listen to a Beatles tribute band, enjoy British-themed food and more. Sept. 6.

Taste of Smyrna at Village Green

Sample food from more than 30 restaurants, listen to entertainment, and play kid’s activities. Sept. 6.

Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Lanier

Cheer on more than 50 teams as they compete with their boats, and enjoy a wide variety of Chinese artisans performing or displaying their wares. Sept. 6.

Jerry Jam at Lake Claire Community Land Trust

Live music, food trucks, artist market, face painting, bake sale and more. Sept. 6.

Around the World in the DTL Concert & Festival at Lawrenceville Lawn

This vibrant international bazaar features delicious cuisine from around the world, live music, dance performances and more. Sept. 12-13.

Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival at Lang-Carson Park

This community celebration features lively music, food, local vendors and fun activities. Sept. 13.

Taste of Snellville at Snellville Towne Green

Experience a diverse taste of cuisines from chefs around Snellville and the surrounding area. Sept. 13.

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza at Sandy Springs

Children’s play area, local musicians, interactive art stations and more than 125 artisans. Sept. 13-14.

Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

This celebration features traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, educational programs, live demonstrations, music and dance. Sept. 13-14.

Chattahoochee Mountain Fair at Habersham County Fairgrounds

Travel back to the good old days with homemade treats, handmade crafts, a farm animal petting zoo and carnival rides. Through Sept. 13.

Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Music Festival at Downtown Blue Ridge City Park

Listen to the sounds of Blues music, and taste BBQ from local and regional cookers. Sept. 18-20.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival in Augusta

See juried artists, five stages of entertainment with cultural music and dance, an area for families, international food booths and more. Sept. 19-21.

Big Red Apple Festival in Downtown Cornelia

Festival with hayrides, fresh apples, train rides, axe throwing, cornhole, live entertainment and more. Sept. 20.

Barnesville Buggy Days in Barnesville

Celebrate Barnesville’s historic heritage as the “Buggy Capital of the South” with hog calling, wagon pulling, a fiddle contest and more. Sept. 20-21.

Fall Adventure at Rock City

See changing leaves, jack-o’-lantern displays and whimsical pumpkin lanterns, along with enjoying seasonal fun. Sept. 26-Oct. 31.

Butterfly Festival at Callaway Gardens

Celebrate butterflies, caterpillars, insects and more with crafts, games and activities. Sept. 27-28.

Georgia National Fair at Georgia National Fairgrounds

Watch live music, see livestock shows, ride carnival rides and more. Oct. 2-12.

Cotton Pickin’ Fair in Gay

Shop arts, crafts and antiques, and children’s activities include face painting, rock wall climbing, bungee jumping and more. Oct. 4-5.

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Enjoy beautiful fall scenery as you shop arts and crafts vendors, watch educational demonstrations, listen to live music and play on the midway rides. Oct. 10-12 and 16-18.

Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay

Ellijay is known for being apple country and this fall festival celebrates their prize fruit with a parade and apple-themed activities. Oct. 11-12 and 18-19.

Prater’s Mill Country Fair at Prater’s Mill Historic Site

This fundraiser includes artists, craftsmen, educational exhibits, pony rides and more. Oct. 11-13.

Gold Rush Days Festival in Dahlonega

Celebrate the historic discovery of gold in this city with arts and crafts, food, entertainment and more. Oct. 18-19.

Happy Days Weekend at Jess Lucas Park

Listen to live, family-friendly concerts with food trucks and other vendors. Sept. 19-20.

Inman Farm Heritage Days at Minter’s Farm

Remember a simpler time and pay tribute to farmers who worked the fields for generations with hundreds of antique tractors and engines on display. Sept. 19-21.

Fall Fest at Atlanta History Center

In partnership with 4-H Extension, celebrate the changing season with a day of history, harvests and hands-on fun. Sept. 20.

Suwanee Fest at Town Center Park

This Jurassic-themed festival features a parade, skilled vendors, thrilling performances, adventurous kids’ activities and more. Sept. 20-21.

Buckhead Fine Arts Festival at Buckhead Village

This outdoor festival features around 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, glass artists and more, along with artist demonstrations and live music. Sept. 20-21.

Roswell Arts Festival at Roswell City Hall

Featuring talented artists, entertainment, food trucks, children’s entertainment and more. Sept. 20-21.

JapanFest at Gas South Convention Center

Enjoy Japanese food vendors, music, dance performances, martial arts workshops and more. Sept. 20-21.

Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival at McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex

Shop hand-crafted treasures, and taste delicious food and drinks. Sept. 20-21.

Peachtree Corners Festival at Peachtree Corners Town Green

Arts and crafts, live music, a car show, great food and more. Sept. 20-21.

Gwinnett County Fair at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

Ride carnival rides, see themed stunt shows, watch puppet performances, listen to live concerts and more. Through Sept. 21.

North Georgia State Fair at Jim R. Miller Park

Enjoy carnival rides and games, a circus, demolition derby, bull riding, monster trucks and more. Through Sept. 28.

Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival in Sandy Springs

Spanning across four city blocks, enjoy artist booths, food trucks and multiple music stages. Sept. 26-27.

Atlanta India Festival at St. Mary’s Orthodox Church

Celebrate the vibrant culture, cuisine and traditions of India with music, dance, food and art. Sept. 27.

Peachtree City Dragon Boat & International Festival at Drake Field

Watch fast-paced 200m races on Lake Peachtree, and enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, artisan vendors and more. Sept. 27.

Avalon Fall Festival at Avalon

Celebrate the season with face painting, festive crafts, a bounce house and more autumn-inspired activities. Sept. 27.

Dunwoody Oktoberfest at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church

Enjoy the traditions of Oktoberfest with a polka band, food and more, along with a KinderZone with carnival games, a playground, bubbles and crafts. Sept. 27.

Collard Greens Cultural Festival at First African Presbyterian Church

Celebrate the rich culture, history and traditions of Africans and African-Americans with a farmers market, arts and crafts, music and more. Sept. 27.

Harvest at the Station at Atlantic Station

Bring in the harvest with a classic hayride, pumpkins, caramel apples and more. Sept. 27.

Duluth Fall Festival in Downtown Duluth

Shop booths, watch a parade, listen to live entertainment, participate in a 5K race and more. Sept. 27-28.

Riverfest at Etowah River Park

This arts and crafts festival features a children’s area with games, bouncy houses, a petting zoo and miniature train rides. Sept. 27-28.

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. Sept. 27-28.

Sweet Auburn Music Fest in Sweet Auburn

Live music includes R&B, gospel, alternative and more. Sept. 27-28.

Kiwanis Coweta County Fair at Coweta County Fairgrounds

Visit the zoo, play on inflatables, watch the circus, ride carnival rides and more. Through Sept. 28.

Atlanta Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Celebrate 50 years of Greek culture in Atlanta with music, history, dancing, food and more. Oct. 2-5.

Oktoberfest in Downtown Newnan

This annual beer tasting event features craft brews from across Georgia, complimentary refreshments, retail sales and treats. Oct. 3.

Decatur Book Fest in Downtown Decatur

Celebrate reading and books with literary-themed merchandise, author stages, keynote speakers and more. Oct. 3-4.

Easterseals North Georgia Family Fall Festival & Trick or Trot at Pinckneyville Park

Enjoy the festival with games, raffles, food, STEM activities and more. Oct. 4.

Annual African American Culture & Arts Festival at Suwanee Town Center

Enjoy performances, food, activities, arts and crafts celebrating African American culture, art and history. Oct. 4.

153rd Birthday Celebration/Culture & Spirit Festival in Smyrna

Enjoy a day of music and performances to celebrate the city’s birthday. Oct. 4.

Fall Festival at The Auto Accident Attorneys Group

Enjoy live music, face painting, bounce houses, carnival games, a petting zoo and more. Oct. 4.

Porches & Pies Fest at Adair Park

Taste delicious pies and vote for your favorite, listen to live entertainment, play with kids’ activities and more. Oct. 4.

FallFest at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Enjoy live music, food, activities, performances and more. Oct. 4.

Crabapple Fest at Downtown Milton

This annual arts and antiques features a market, delicious food, booths and more. Oct. 4.

Oktoberfest at Printer’s Ale

Enjoy a full day of German-inspired fun with Oktoberfest-style beer, live music, food specials, contests and more. Oct. 4.

Korean Festival at Sugarloaf Mills

Share in traditional Korean culture with music, dance and more. Oct. 4-5.

Fall Festival at Candler Park

Live music on two stages, an artist market, food trucks and a kids’ area. Oct. 4-5.

Serb Fest Atlanta at Sts. Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church

Indulge in Serbian cuisine, immerse yourself in Balkan traditions, watch traditional dancing and more. Oct. 4-5.

Atlanta Arab Festival at Alif Institute

Live performances, Arabic cuisine, local artists, cultural demonstrations, exhibits, workshops and shopping. Oct. 4-5.

Westside Stride at Upper Westside

This street festival features live music, a Maker’s Market, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo and dining options. Oct. 5.

Conyers Latin Festival at Olde Town Conyers

Observe the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Oct. 5.

Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Enjoy exciting attractions, shows, live music, fair food, carnival rides, kiddie rides and more. Through Oct. 5.

Fall Festival on Ponce at Olmsted Linear Park

Arts and crafts, a children’s area and local food and beverage. Oct. 10-11.

Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival in Downtown Alpharetta

Watch nationally and locally recognized musicians perform original works. Oct. 10-11.

Euharlee Covered Bridge Fall Festival at Frankie Harris Park

Enjoy the fall season with hayrides, cornhole, food, entertainment, crafts and more. Oct. 10-11.

Lilburn Daze at City Park

Shopping opportunities, games, food trucks and entertainment. Oct. 11.

Alive! Expo at Suwanee Town Center Park

This community festival features a Taste of BBQ, live music, an artist market and a fun zone with activities for kids. Oct. 11.

Roswell Motoring Festival at Roswell City Hall

See an array of cars, boats, bikes and more, and enjoy snow cones, a photo booth and face painting. Oct. 11.

Diwali Market at Johns Creek City Hall

A large market with a variety of food and retail vendors, entertainment and more. Oct. 11.

Canton Multicultural Festival at Harmon Park

Glimpse the cultures and heritages of different countries with food tastings, live performances, music and interactive demonstrations. Oct. 11.

Taste of Acworth in Downtown Acworth

Taste foods from restaurants, and stop by two entertainment stages with local musicians, a dog show, fashion show and more. Oct. 11.

Pine LakeFest at Pine Lake

Handmade arts and crafts, live music, festival food, chalk art and sand sculpture contests and more. Oct. 11-12.

Chalktoberfest at Marietta Square

Watch professional chalk artists, listen to live music, and support local arts, craft and food vendors. Oct. 11-12.

Norcross Art Splash Festival in Downtown Norcross

Artists from across the country will show off their talents with folk art, ceramics, paintings and more, along with an interactive Kidz Zone. Oct. 11-12.

Fall Festival Market at The Battery Atlanta

This marketplace features seasonal treats, artisanal goods, a pumpkin patch and Halloween activities. Oct. 12.

Cumming Country Fair & Festival at Cumming Fairgrounds

Gather together with friends and family for fair food, surprising amusement rides and exciting concerts and performances. Through Oct. 12.

Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival at Stone Mountain Park

The sights and sounds of a Scottish Highland Games will be presented with a uniquely Southern style. Oct. 17-19.

Cumming Greek Festival at Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church

Experience Greek culture with traditional food, dancing, bouzouki music and more. Oct. 17-19.

Taste of Chamblee in Downtown Chamblee

Taste delicious food, watch football on large LED screens, shop local artisans, play in the kid’s zone and more. Oct. 18.

Loganville Autumn Fest in Downtown Loganville

Celebrate the local community with booths, entertainment from local dance academies and Battle of the Bands, food and more. Oct. 18.

French Market at Buckhead Village

Buckhead Avenue will be transformed into a Parisian-inspired, open-air market showcasing French and French-inspired businesses. Oct. 18.

Olde Town Fall Festival at Olde Town Conyers

Enjoy a day of arts and crafts vendors, food, kid’s activities, live entertainment, costume contests and more. Oct. 18.

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival in Little 5 Points

Go on a monster scavenger hunt, listen to live music, watch a parade and more. Oct. 18-19.

OktoberFEAST at City Green

Enjoy live music, yard games, German beers, authentic Bavarian cuisine and polka lessons. Oct. 18-19.

Brookhaven International Festival at Lenox Park

Enjoy a variety of live cultural performances and music, international cuisine, an art walk, a Kidz Zone and more. Oct. 18-19.

Peachtree City Fall Festival & Movie Night at Drake Field

Celebrate the fall season with games, activities, food and more. Oct. 24.

West Fest at Booth Western Art Museum

Watch demonstrators, shop vendors, see Native American dancers, make art and more. Oct. 25.

Snellville Fall Festival at Snellville Towne Green

Shop craft vendors, taste a wide variety of food, participate in the costume contest, and visit the Kids Zone with a rock wall, mini golf and more. Oct. 25.

Deutsche-Klassic All-German Autoberfest at Downtown Historic Norcross

See more than 200 show vehicles, vote for your favorite car, and enjoy German food and beverage.  Oct. 25.

Auburnfest in Auburn

Enjoy arts, crafts, food, live music, demonstrations, competitions and more. Oct. 25.

Cars & ‘Q at Choate Construction Company

This fundraising party benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and features unique cars, tasty BBQ, craft beer and wine, live music and more. Oct. 25.

Crafts & Drafts in Downtown Smyrna

Watch football on the big screens, sip cold beer, shop arts and crafts booths, play with children’s activities and more. Oct. 25-26.

Braselton Antique & Artisan Festival in Braselton

Shop different goods handmade by a variety of vendors. Oct. 25-26.

Fall Fest at North Point Community Church

Enjoy the fall season with a Mega Awesome Costume Party for preschool and elementary school kids, games, prizes, apple cider and more. Oct. 26.

Mountain Farm Celebration at Hardman Farm Historic Site

Enjoy hands-on pioneer skills exhibits, traditional craft vendors, local authors and historians, apple cider from a hand-cranked press and more. Oct. 25.

Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle in Athens

Dress in costume to enjoy Halloween festivities. Oct. 25.

Harvest Festival at Dollywood

Enjoy fall weather, shop crafts and artworks, watch live entertainment, taste corn pudding and cinnamon bread, and at night, see the Great Pumpkin LumiNights display. Through Oct. 27.

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