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These fall festivals and fairs around Atlanta, 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.

Festivals will have different safety precautions to protect festival-goers from COVID-19. Due to cancellations to prevent the spread of coronavirus, please check websites before you go.

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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. Sept. 3-5.

Pioneer Days Festival at Sam Smith Park

This four-day festival has an arts and craft show, fireworks, a balloon bust, games and more. Sept. 3-6.

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.

Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park

This festival showcases many of the best performers and jazz acts in the country, and participate in jazz sessions and percussion classes. Sept. 5-6.

Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Shop artists and crafters’ displays in the marketplace. Sept. 9-12.

Helen Oktoberfest at Helen Festhalle and Downtown Helen

Celebrate German culture with live music, dance, food and more. Sept. 9-Nov. 7.

Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville

Have a blast on carnival rides, and enjoy an art and photography show, a rodeo, music, contests and more. Sept. 10-18.

Atlanta British Car Fayre in Historic Downtown Norcross

Hop on a London double decker bus, view more than 400 distinctive British automobiles and motorcycles and shop the car boot sale. Sept. 11.

Pizza, Pints and Pigskins at Logan Farm Park

Enjoy pizzerias from all over Cobb County, live music, games and a Kid’s Zone. Sept. 11.

Brownwood Bike Rally at Brownwood Park

Celebrate cycling, fitness and health for kids and adults with a virtual and an in-person rally. Sept. 13-18.

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. 16-19.

Gwinnett County Fair at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

Livestock shows, carnival rides, games and live entertainment. Sept. 16-26.

Hapeville Happy Days Weekend at Jess Lucas Park

Enjoy live entertainment and delicious food. Sept. 17-18.

The International Night Market at Lawrenceville Lawn

This two-day celebration includes live performances, food and retail vendors representing communities from around the world. Sept. 17-18.

Inman Farm Heritage Days at Minter’s Farm

Remember a simpler time and pay tribute to farmers who worked the fields for generations. Hundreds of antique tractors and engines on display. Sept. 17-19.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta at Augusta Commons

See 100 juried “Arts in the Heart Artists” Booths, two stages of entertainment, international food booths and more. Sept. 17-19.

Taste of Smyrna at Village Green

Tantalize your taste buds with food from more than 30 restaurants. Enjoy acoustic music and a kids zone. Sept. 18.

Peachtree Corners Festival at Peachtree Corners Town Green

Watch a car show and musical performances, shop arts and crafts while kids enjoy balloons, bounce houses and more. Sept. 18-19.

Marietta Streetfest in Marietta

See a classic car show, walk down Artist Alley & Jewelry Row with artworks for sale, listen to the Grassroots Music Festival and play in the Kid’s Korner & Tiny Tot Town. Sept. 18-19.

Buckhead Fine Arts Festival in Buckhead

This outdoor festival features 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworks and more, with artist demonstrations and live music. Sept. 18-19.

Ocmulgee Indian Celebration at Ocmulgee National Monument

This cultural experience includes interactions with people from the Southeastern Native cultures, including artists, dancers, storytellers, musicians and lifestyle demonstrators. Sept. 18-19.

Suwanee Fest at Town Center Park

This festival features nearly 200 vendors and exhibitors, 15 entertainment acts and a parade. Sept. 18-19.

Roswell Arts Festival at Roswell Town Square

Celebrate the arts with this festival with artists, local entertainment, kid’s activities and more. Sept. 18-19.

JapanFest at Gas South District

This celebration allows you to immerse yourself in all things Japanese culture. Sept. 18-19.

European Market at Village Green

Shop an ensemble of vintage style home décor and furniture, art, handcrafted jewelry, clothing and accessories, gifts and unique treasures. Sept. 18-19.

Barnesville Buggy Days in Barnesville

Celebrating Barnesville’s historic heritage as the “Buggy Capital of the South” during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s with hog calling, wagon pulling, choir competitions, a fiddle contest and more. Sept. 18-19.

Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park

Enjoy park attractions, games, live shows, displays, a Glow by Night experience and more. Sept. 18-Oct. 31.

Fall Family Fun at Still Family Farm

Play in a five-acre zinnia maze, visit the pumpkin patch, compete in pump duck races, take a hayride and more. Sept. 18-Oct. 31.

Farm Day at Chattahoochee Nature Center

Kick off your fall with live farm animals, farmers, local food, harvesting and more. Sept. 19.

North Georgia State Fair

North Georgia State Fair at Jim R. Miller Park

At the largest fair in the metro area, enjoy carnival rides and games, concerts, a petting zoo, pony rides and children’s area. Fun acts this year include: K-9’s In Flight, Ninja Experience, King BMX Stunt Show, Sandscapes, Master of the Chainsaw, and more. Sept. 23-Oct. 3.

Atlanta Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

Greek and Mediterranean food available at this drive-thru experience. Sept. 24-26.

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. Sept. 24-Oct. 30.

Butterfly Festival at Callaway Gardens

Celebrate butterflies, caterpillars, insects and more with crafts, games and activities. Sept. 25-26.

Virginia-Highland Summerfest in Virginia-Highland

Celebrate the end of the summer with live music, art, food, a 5K run, games and more at this neighborhood festival. Sept. 25-26.

Duluth Fall Festival in Downtown Duluth

Live entertainment, arts and crafts, a parade, a carnival and a road race. Sept. 25-26.

Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival at Etowah River Park

More 200 arts and crafts vendors, concessionaries, family entertainers and a children’s area. Sept. 25-26.

Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Petting zoo, camel rides, pig races, fair rides, live music and more. Oct. 1-11.

AJC Decatur Book Festival at First Baptist Church of Decatur

Hear from five different authors. Oct. 2.

Autumn Fest at Barrett Memorial Park

More than 80 arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, a kids’ zone, games, food trucks and more. Oct. 2.

Crabapple Fest in Historic Crabapple

Antique and art vendors, kids’ activities, local musicians, food, football and more. Oct. 2.

Decatur Arts Festival in Decatur

An artist market from more than 100 artists with creations from a dozen disciplines. Oct. 2-3.

Cotton Pickin’ Fair in Gay

Shop arts, crafts and antiques. Children’s activities include face painting, rock wall climbing, bungee jumping and more. Oct. 2-3.

Norcross Art Splash in Historic Downtown Norcross

Artists show off their talents with folk art, ceramics, paintings and more, and kids will love the interactive Kidz Zone with face painting, sand art and inflatables. Oct. 2-3.

Festivals of Speed at Avalon

This motorsport display features the world’s most exotic cars, motorcycles and luxury brands, as well as vintage and contemporary makes and models. Oct. 3.

Georgia National Fair in Perry

Concerts, petting zoo, circus acts, fireworks and more. Oct. 7-17.

Cumming Country Fair and Festival at Cumming Fairgrounds

Attractions include an alligator show, Robocars Entertainment, a circus, a petting zoo and more. Oct. 7-17.

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Georgia Mountain Fall Festival in Hiawassee

Enjoy the scenery of the North Georgia Mountains, performances, arts and crafts, educational demonstrations, contests and more. Oct. 8-16.

Alive! Expo in Suwanee Town Center Park

A community event featuring tasty BBQ bites, local vendors, an artist market, live music, food and a family fun zone. Oct. 9.

Fall Festival on Ponce at Olmsted Linear Park

Arts and crafts, a children’s area and local food and beverage. Oct. 9-10.

Prater’s Mill Country Fair at Prater’s Mill Heritage Park

Music, Southern food, living history exhibits, arts, a kids’ train ride and more. Crafts demonstrations include blacksmithing, quilting, wood-carving, weaving and hand-tufting. Oct. 9-10.

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. 9-10, 16-17.

Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival

The sights and sounds of a Scottish Highland Games are presented in a uniquely southern style. Enjoy competitions, music, dancing, shopping and more. Oct. 15-17.

Snellville Fall Festival at Snellville Towne Green

Play with inflatables, mini golf and a rock wall, ride the train or a hay ride, participate in costume and dog costume contests and more. Oct. 16.

Dog Festival & Party at Piedmont Park

Dogs and their owners get to play with interactive dog game stations, shop pet vendors, participate in an interactive dog art project, compete in a Howl-O-Ween costume contest and more. Oct. 16.

Autumn Fest in Downtown Loganville

Enjoy live entertainment, activities for the kids and 200 vendors offering crafts, promoting local businesses and selling food. Oct. 16.

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade in Little 5 Points

Go on a monster scavenger hunt, listen to live music, watch special appearances and more. Oct. 16-17.

Gold Rush Days Festival in Downtown Dahlonega

Celebrate the historic discovery of gold in this city with arts and crafts, food, entertainment and more. Oct. 16-17.

Southeastern Cowboy Festival and Symposium at Booth Western Arts Museum

Gunfight re-enactments, Native American dancing, art and more. Oct. 21-23.

AuburnFest in Downtown Auburn

Arts, crafts, food, live music, a car show, wood turning, competitions and other demonstrations. Oct. 23.

Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival at Village Green

The festival features more than 125 hand-made arts and crafts booths, local non-profit booths, puppet shows, live music, food and children’s activities. Oct. 23-24.