Guide to 2024 Atlanta, Georgia Fall Festivals and Fairs
Norcross Art Splash Festival
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.
Cumming Country Fair & Festival at Cumming Fairgrounds
Gather together with friends and family for fair food, surprising amusement rides and exciting concerts and performances. Oct. 3-13.
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.
Atlanta Fair at Center Parc Stadium
Go on an adventure with unlimited rides, play fun games, and taste mouth-watering food and treats at this fair. Oct. 4-Nov. 3.
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.
Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival in Downtown Alpharetta
Local and regional performers will showcase their own original work. Oct. 11-12.
Taste of Acworth
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. 12.
Lilburn Daze at Lilburn City Park
Play games, grab a bite from food trucks, bounce on inflatables, watch entertainment and more. Oct. 12.
152nd Birthday Celebration/Culture & Spirit Festival in Smyrna
Enjoy a day of music and performances to celebrate the city’s birthday. Oct. 12.
Roswell Motoring Festival at Roswell City Hall
This car show benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with an array of cars, boats, bikes and more, and enjoy snow cones, a photo booth and face painting. Oct. 12.
Fall Festival at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym Atlanta
Play games, listen to the live DJ, explore the fire truck, bounce on inflatables and more. Oct. 12.
Fall Festival at Ashford Lane
Enjoy a pumpkin patch, balloon artist and interactive DJ. Oct. 12.
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. Oct. 12-13.
Chalktoberfest at Marietta Square
Watch professional chalk artists, listen to live music, and support local arts, craft and food vendors. Oct. 12-13.
Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival at Stone Mountain Park
Participate in games and competitions, enjoy pipes and drum performances, watch Highland dancers and more. Oct. 18-20.
Cumming Greek Festival at Saints Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Greek Orthodox Church
Experience Greek culture with traditional food, dancing, bouzouki music, fireworks on Saturday and more. Oct. 18-20.
Snellville Fall Festival at Snellville Towne Green
Play with inflatables, a rock wall or the train, and participate in costume and dog costume contests and more. Oct. 19.
Taste of Chamblee in Chamblee
Taste yummy cuisines, watch your favorite college football teams on the big screens, listen to live performances and more. Oct. 19.
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. 19.
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. 19.
AuburnFest Celebration in Auburn
Enjoy arts, crafts, food, live music, demonstrations, competitions and more. Oct. 19.
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. 19.
LakeFest at Pine Lake
This lakeside festival features art, music, food and fun. Oct. 19-20.
Brookhaven International Festival at Peachtree Creek Greenway
Enjoy a variety of live cultural performances and music, international cuisine, an art walk, a Kidz Zone and more. Oct. 19-20.
Johns Creek Arts Festival at Atlanta Athletic Club
Shop the creations of more than 130 artisans. Oct. 19-20.
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. 19-20.
West Fest
West Fest at The Booth Museum
Watch reenactments of the gunfight at O.K. Corral, listen to Western music, shop for jewelry and more, while kids will love the art projects, hay bale calf roping and bouncy house. Oct. 26.
Crafts & Drafts in Downtown Smyrna
Cold beer, football on the big screen, arts and crafts booths, food and children’s activities abound at this festival. Oct. 26-27.
Diwali Festival at Johns Creek City Hall
Join as a community to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. Oct. 26-27.
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. 27.
Native American Festival and Pow Wow at Stone Mountain Park
This event showcases Native American culture with dance, music, craft demonstrations, cooking traditions, storytelling and more. Oct. 31-Nov. 3.
Night Market at Drake Field
Enjoy cuisine and desserts from food trucks, listen to live music, and shop vendors at this vibrant outdoor market. Nov. 1.
Taste of Kennesaw in Downtown Kennesaw
Enjoy 30 food booths, a beer garden, children’s activities and two entertainment stages. Nov. 2.
A Taste of Nigeria Festival at The Legendary Ford Hall
Explore the culture of Nigeria with art, music, dance, a fashion show and more. Nov. 2.
Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival at Chastain Park
Shop the creations of nearly 175 artists and artisans. Nov. 2-3.
Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park
Enjoy park attractions, a nighttime parade, storybook characters, glowing experiences and more. Through Nov. 3.
IrishFest Atlanta in Historic Roswell
Explore Irish culture right here in Georgia with workshops, performances and more. Nov. 8-10.
Harvest Festival at Lawrenceville Lawn
Celebrate the joys of the season with locally-made crafts, live music, fall-themed food, hayrides and more. Nov. 9.
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Butterfly Festival at Callaway Gardens
Celebrate butterflies, caterpillars, insects and more with crafts, games and activities. Sept. 28-29.
Georgia National Fair at Georgia National Fairgrounds
Watch live music, see livestock shows, ride carnival rides and more. Oct. 3-13.
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. 5-6.
Euharlee Covered Bridge Fall Festival at Frankie Harris Park
Enjoy the fall season with hayrides, cornhole, food, entertainment, crafts and more. Oct. 11-12.
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. 11-13 and 17-19.
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. 12-13 and 19-20.
Gold Rush Days Festival in Dahlonega
Celebrate the historic discovery of gold in this city with arts and crafts, food, entertainment and more. Oct. 19-20.
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. 26.
Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle in Athens
Dress in costume to enjoy Halloween festivities. Oct. 26.
Oktoberfest 2024 at Helen Festhalle
Enjoy German-style entertainment with food, music and dance. Through Oct. 27.
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.
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. 2.
Past events:
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.
