Guide to 2024 Atlanta, Georgia Fall Festivals and Fairs

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. 28.

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Pioneer Days Festival at Sam Smith Park

This festival features arts and crafts vendors and a carnival with modern rides and food and game concessions. Aug. 30-Sept. 2.

Marietta Art in the Park at Marietta Square

This juried fine arts festival has an Artist Market, Children’s Art Alley, Chalk Spot and more for exploring creativity. Aug. 31-Sept. 2.

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. 30-Sept. 1.

Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park

More than 300 artists and crafters will display their works. Sept. 5-8.

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. Sept. 6-14.

Atlanta British Car Fayre at Historic Downtown Norcross

See more than 400 distinctive British automobiles and motorcycles to support the Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries. Sept. 7.

Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival at Lang Carson Park

Celebrate the neighborhood with live music, amazing eats, cornhole and pickleball tournaments and more. Sept. 7.

Canton Multicultural Festival at Harmon Park

Explore different cultures with native foods, live performances, music and interactive demonstrations. Sept. 7.

Taste of Smyrna at Village Green

Sample food from more than 30 restaurants, listen to entertainment, and play kid’s activities. Sept. 7.

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. 7.

Around the World in the DTL at Lawrenceville Lawn

Celebrate the diverse cultures and communities of Lawrenceville with an international bazaar, unique wares, delicious cuisine, live music, dance performances and more. Sept. 13-14.

Taste of Snellville at Snellville Towne Green

Experience a diverse taste of cuisines from chefs around Snellville and the surrounding area. Sept. 14.

West Ponce Music Stroll at West Ponce De Leon

Stroll along the street to listen to live music as businesses turn their patios and parking lots into stages. Sept. 14.

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Arts Festival in Sandy Springs

This event includes a children’s area, musicians, interactive art stations and more. Sept. 14-15.

Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

This celebration features traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, educational programs, live demonstrations, music and dance. Sept. 14-15.

Atlanta Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

This experience showcases Greek history and culture and serves delicious, authentic Greek food. Sept. 19-22.

Happy Days Weekend at Jess Lucas Park

Listen to live, family-friendly concerts with food trucks and other vendors. Sept. 20-21.

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. 20-22.

FallFest at Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville

Enjoy live music, food, activities, performances, views of the “Glass in Flight” exhibit and more.  Sept. 21.

Chamblee Chalk Walk & Artist Market at Chamblee City Hall

Celebrate creativity and community with chalk artists, a live painter, a performance art stage and a Community Chalk Space. Sept. 21.

Porches & Pies Fest at Adair Park

Taste delicious pies and vote for your favorite, listen to live entertainment, play with kids’ activities and more. Sept. 21.

Atlanta India Festival at Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church

Dive into the vibrant spirit of India with food, performances, crafts and more. Sept. 21.

JapanFest Atlanta at Gas South Convention Center

Celebrate Japanese culture with an anime village, food vendors, performers, workshops, games and more. Sept. 21-22.

Roswell Arts Festival at Roswell City Hall

Celebrate the arts with this festival with artists, local entertainment, kid’s activities and more. Sept. 21-22.

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. 21-22.

Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival at McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex

Arts and crafts vendors, delicious food and more. Sept. 21-22.

Suwanee Fest at Town Center Park

This festival features nearly 200 vendors and exhibitors, entertainment acts, a parade and a Family Fun Zone. Sept. 21-22.

Cumming Art Fest at Cumming City Center

Explore creative artists’ displays and play in the Kidz Zone for families. Sept. 21-22.

Peachtree Corners Festival at Peachtree Corners Town Green

Enjoy arts and crafts, live music, two classic car shows and more. Sept. 21-22.

Harvest at the Station at Atlantic Station

Bring in the harvest with a classic hayride, pumpkins, viewing “Halloweentown” and more. Sept. 22.

Kiwanis Coweta County Fair at Coweta County Fairgrounds

Enjoy amusement rides, arts and crafts, exhibits, live animals, competitions and more. Through Sept. 22.

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. 22.

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. 19-21.

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. 20-22.

Big Red Apple Festival in Downtown Cornelia

Celebrate the 36th anniversary of this festival with hayrides, fresh apples, train rides, axe throwing, cornhole, live entertainment and more. Sept. 21.

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. 21-22.

Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival at City Springs District

Celebrate music and art with multiple music stages, an artist market, a Kids Zone and more. Sept. 27-28.

Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Enjoy exciting attractions, shows, live music, fair food, carnival rides, kiddie rides and more. Sept. 27-Oct. 7.

French Market at Buckhead Village

Buckhead Avenue will be transformed into a Parisian-inspired, open-air market showcasing French and French-inspired businesses. Sept. 28.

Dunwoody Oktoberfest at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church

Listen to a live polka band, visit the biergarten, see German cars, and play in the KinderZone with carnival games, a playground and more. Sept. 28.

Collard Greens Cultural Festival at The Promised Land

Celebrate the traditions, culture and historical contributions of African Americans with music, healthy eating and more. Sept. 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. 28-29.

Duluth Fall Festival in Downtown Duluth

Enjoy two days of fun with more than 20 performance acts, a parade, booths and fair foods. Sept. 28-29.

Sweet Auburn Music Fest in Sweet Auburn

Live music includes R&B, gospel, alternative and more. Sept. 28-29.

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. Sept. 28-29.

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. 29.

Decatur Book Festival in Decatur

This event highlights books with author panels, book signings, chef demos, poetry readings, a children’s parade and more. Oct. 4-5.

Crabapple Fest in Downtown Milton

Shop more than 100 local antique and art vendors, enjoy delicious food, and watch football on the big screen. Oct. 5.

Acworth Book & Storytelling Festival at Acworth Rosenwald School

Authors, keynote speakers, panel discussions and live storytelling performances honor books and stories. Oct. 5.

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. 5.

Family Fall Festival & Trick or Treat Trot at Pinckneyville Park

This family festival features games, raffles, food, face painting, STEM activities, an obstacle course and more. Oct. 5.

Fall Festival on Ponce at Olmsted Linear Park

Arts and crafts, a children’s area and local food and beverage. Oct. 5-6.

Atlanta Arab Festival at Alif Institute

Live performances, Arabic cuisine, local artists, cultural demonstrations, exhibits, workshops and shopping. Oct. 5-6.

Fall Festival at Candler Park

Live music on two stages, an artist market, food trucks and a kids’ area. Oct. 5-6.

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. 5-6.

Korean Festival at Sugarloaf Mills

Share in traditional Korean culture with music, dance and more. Oct. 5-6.

Festivals of Speed at Avalon

This epic car show will showcase exotic cars, motorcycles and luxury brands. Oct. 6.

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. 6.

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. 6.

Butterfly Festival at Callaway Gardens

Celebrate butterflies, caterpillars, insects and more with crafts, games and activities. Sept. 28-29.