Fall festivals in metro Atlanta and North Georgia | 2024

ATLANTA - This is a list of upcoming fall festivals in metro Atlanta and North Georgia:

September:

North Georgia State Fair

• When: Sept. 19 - Oct. 5, 2024 (extends into early November)
• Where: Marietta
• What: One of the largest fairs in the region, with carnival rides, concerts, and livestock shows.
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Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival

• When: Sept. 27-28, 2024
• Where: City Springs, Sandy Springs
• What: A two-day festival featuring live music on multiple stages, artists, food vendors, and activities for all ages.
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Fiesta Latina

• When: 5-11 p.m. Sept. 27
• Where: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville
• What: The 3rd Annual CULTURA: Fiesta Latina celebrates the diversity of Latin Culture through live music, street performances, food, art, and more. Free to attend.
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Sweet Auburn Music Festival

• When: Sept. 28-29
• Where: 32 Irwin St. NE, Atlanta
• What: A three-day music festival featuring live performances, good food, national artists, and celebrities. Free event. MARTA highly recommended.
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Cave Spring PigOut

• When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28
• Where: Rolater Park, Cave Spring
• What: BBQ competition, car and bike show, live DJ, raffle, arts and crafts vendors. $5 general admission.
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Plains Peanut Festival

• When: Sept. 28
• Where: Downtown Plains
• What: Fun for all ages with activities like a road race, fun run, folk play, all-day entertainment, kiddie rides, arts and crafts, and food vendors.
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Cartersville Arts in the Park

• When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28
• Where: Hamilton Crossing Park, Cartersville
• What: 4th annual arts and crafts festival with multiple vendors. Free admission.
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Carrollton Pride Festival

• When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28
• Where: University of West Georgia
• What: A family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQ+ community with artists, food trucks, vendors, and advocacy groups.
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Bridgefest Fall Festival

• When: 5 p.m. Sept. 28
• Where: Stockbridge Amphitheater, Stockbridge
• What: Live concert with food trucks, carnival rides, vendors, and more.
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North Georgia Folk Festival

• When: Sept. 28
• Where: Sandy Creek Park, Athens
• What: 39th annual folk festival featuring live performances, art, food, and children's activities. Free admission.
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Cowboy Western Heritage Festival

• When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28
• Where: Summerville Train Depot, Summerville
• What: A celebration of western traditions with vendors, demonstrations, cowboy music, reenactments, and a parade. Free admission.
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Riverfest

• When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29
• Where: Etowah River Park, Canton
• What: Annual event with live music, arts and crafts vendors, food, and kids' activities.
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Duluth Fall Festival

• When: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 28 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29
• Where: Downtown Duluth
• What: Features a parade, live performances, 5K race, kids' games, and more. Free admission.
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Ellijay Bacon Fest

• When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28
• Where: Gilmer River Park, Ellijay
• What: Annual event featuring bacon-themed dishes and local vendors. Free admission.
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Sunday in the Park at Historic Oakland Cemetery

• When: 12 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29
• Where: Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
• What: A community festival with live music, a vendor market, food trucks, kids' activities, and more. $20 general admission.
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October:

Great Locomotive Chase Festival

• When: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 4
• Where: Historic Public Square & Logtown, Adairsville
• What: Family-friendly weekend with food vendors, arts and crafts, amusements, and a parade.
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The Decatur Book Festival

• When: Oct. 4-5
• Where: Downtown Decatur
• What: Author panels, book signings, chef demos, poetry readings, live entertainment, and family-friendly events. Free admission.
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Hoschton Fall Festival

• When: Oct. 4-6
• Where: Downtown Hoschton
• What: Largest festival in Jackson County. Live entertainment by BandX, Fly Betty Band, Danny Dawson Band, and Smokey Jones. Arts, crafts, and food vendors.
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Georgia Mushroom Festival

• When: Oct. 4-6
• Where: 332 Music Park Path, Dallas
• What: A weekend full of mushroom education, walks, over 100 vendors, food, and community. Prices vary.
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Gopher Tortoise Festival

• When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5
• Where: Central Square Gym, 200 S. Madison Ave., Douglas
• What: A full day of live music, arts & crafts vendors, kid activities, delicious food, and much more. Free admission.
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Stonecrest Fest

• When: Oct. 5
• Where: Browns Mill Park, 5099 Browns Mill Road, Stonecrest
• What: Live entertainment, food and merchandise, a car and bike show, a chalk art walk, health and wellness vendors, a kids' zone, and more.
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Ball Ground Rocks Festival

• When: 12 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5
• Where: 177 Old Dawsonville Road, Ballground
• What: Third annual festival with live music, retail vendors, food trucks, beer trailers, and a kids' zone.
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Oliver Hardy Festival

• When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5
• Where: Downtown Harlem
• What: Vendors, food, beverages, live entertainment, a parade, and special character guests.
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EGGtoberfest

• When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5
• Where: Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville
• What: 200+ cook teams, delicious food, craft beers, and an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for chicken wings. General admission from $75.
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North Georgia Fried Pickle Festival

• When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6
• Where: North Georgia Fairgrounds, Dalton
• What: 175+ vendors, food trucks, petting zoo, pony rides, entertainment, and pickle-themed fun! $5 general admission.
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Cherry Log Festival

• When: Oct. 5-6
• Where: 341 Cherry Log Street, Cherry Log
• What: Homemade breakfast, lunch, arts and crafts, homemade cookies, pies, canned goods, bluegrass, gospel, and country music.
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Suwanee Taste of BBQ & Music Festival

• When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 5
• Where: Suwanee Town Center, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee
• What: Taste of BBQ, live music, vendors, an artist market, and a family fun zone. Free to attend.
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Crabapple Fest

• When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5
• Where: Crabapple Road, Downtown Milton
• What: 100+ local antique, craft, and art vendors, food, live entertainment, and children's activities.
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Norcross Art Splash & Wine Festival

• When: Oct. 5-6, 2024
• Where: Historic Downtown Norcross
• What: This two-day event features art, music, wine tasting, and family-friendly activities.
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Indian Summer Festival

• When: Oct. 5-6
• Where: Woody Gap School, Suches
• What: Arts and crafts vendors, food, beverages, live entertainment, and more. Free admission.
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Georgia Marble Festival

• When: Oct. 5-6
• Where: Jasper
• What: Arts and crafts, live music, food, quarry tours, 5K race, 1-mile fun run, and parade. $5 general admission.
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Fall Festival on Ponce

• When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 6
• Where: Olmstead Linear Park, Atlanta
• What: Arts and crafts festival set in the historic Olmsted Linear Park with over 125 displays, food, and a children's area. Free to attend.
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Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

• When: Oct. 11-19
• Where: Hiwassee
• What: Features arts and crafts, carnival rides, live performances, and more.
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Euharlee Covered Bridge Fall Festival

• When: Oct. 11–12, 2024
• Where: Frankie Harris Park, Euharlee
• What: Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts, food vendors, kids' activities, and a 5K race to benefit "Shop with a Hero."
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Georgia Apple Festival

• When: Oct. 12-13, Oct. 19-20
• Where: Ellijay
• What: Celebrate apples with arts, crafts, and live demonstrations.
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Fiddlin' Fest

• When: 12 to 6 p.m. Oct. 12
• Where: Downtown Rome
• What: A free bluegrass street festival with live music, food trucks, kid activities, and a car show.
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Royston Fall Festival

• When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12
• Where: Railroad Street, Royston
• What: A community event featuring vendors, games, food, and beverages.
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Lilburn Daze

• When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12
• Where: City Park, 76 Main Street, Lilburn
• What: Arts and crafts, food trucks, children's activities, live entertainment, and more. Free admission.
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Downtown Monroe Fall Fest

• When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12
• Where: Downtown Monroe
• What: More than 250 artisan vendors, food, children’s activities, and costume contests.
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Gold Rush Days Festival

• When: Oct. 19-20
• Where: Dahlonega
• What: Over 300 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors celebrate Dahlonega's gold history.
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Suwanee Fest

• When: Oct. 19-20, 2024
• Where: Town Center Park, Suwanee
• What: Family-friendly festival with a parade, crafts, and live music.
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OktoberFEAST: Family Fun on Tap

• When: Oct. 19-20, 2024
• Where: City Green, Sandy Springs
• What: A celebration of Bavarian culture with German beers, authentic food, polka lessons, and live music by the Swinging Bavarians.
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Sorghum Festival

• When: Oct. 12-13, Oct. 19-20
• Where: Blairsville
• What: Includes sorghum syrup making, live bluegrass music, and crafts.
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Atlanta Pride Festival

• When: Oct. 12-15, 2024
• Where: Piedmont Park, Atlanta
• What: One of the largest LGBTQ+ pride events in the Southeast, featuring a parade, live performances, food, and family-friendly activities.
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HarvestFest and Scarecrows In The Square

• When: Oct. 19, 2024
• Where: Marietta Square
• What: Annual fall festival with an arts and crafts show, touch-a-truck, scarecrow displays, costume contests, and a pie-eating contest.
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Dahlonega Trail Fest

• When: Oct. 14-16, 2024
• Where: Dahlonega, GA
• What: A celebration of hiking, camping, and outdoor adventure with food trucks, music, and more.
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Taste of Atlanta

• When: Oct. 18-20, 2024
• Where: Historic Fourth Ward Park, Atlanta, GA
• What: A premier food festival featuring over 90 restaurants, live cooking demos, and hands-on cooking classes.
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Not Your Mother's Art Fest

• When: Oct. 18, 2024, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Where: Slow Pour Brewing Co., Lawrenceville
• What: A celebration of non-traditional art styles and creativity with local artists.
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Olde Town Fall Festival

• When: Oct. 19, 2024
• Where: Historic Olde Town Conyers, 901 Railroad Street, Conyers, GA
• What: The 44th annual festival will feature over 100 vendors, live entertainment, a costume contest for kids and pets, and children’s activities. Local nonprofit organizations and safety activities by the Conyers Police and Rockdale County Fire Department will also be present.
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Cherokee Heights Arts Festival

• When: Oct. 19, 2024
• Where: Cherokee Heights Neighborhood, Marietta
• What: Local art festival with a variety of artists and makers, live music, and food vendors.
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HarvestFest and Scarecrows In The Square

• When: Oct. 19, 2024
• Where: Marietta Square
• What: Annual fall festival with an arts and crafts show, touch-a-truck, scarecrow displays, costume contests, and a pie-eating contest.
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Oakhurst Porchfest

• When: Oct. 19, 2024
• Where: Oakhurst Neighborhood, Decatur
• What: A grassroots music festival turning porches into stages for live performances throughout the neighborhood.
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Atlanta Harvest Festival

• When: Oct. 21, 2024
• Where: Piedmont Park, Atlanta
• What: A family-friendly festival with live music, local food vendors, crafts, games, and a pumpkin patch.
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Candler Park Fall Fest

• When: Oct. 21-22, 2024
• Where: Candler Park, Atlanta
• What: A fall festival featuring live music, food trucks, an artist market, a 5K run, and kids' activities.
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Big Red Apple Festival

• When: Oct. 21, 2024
• Where: Cornelia, GA
• What: Celebrates the apple harvest with food, arts and crafts vendors, live music, and family activities.
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Decatur BBQ Festival

• When: 12 to 6 p.m. Oct. 26
• Where: Harmony Park, 350 Mead Road, Decatur
• What: BBQ, bands, brews, vendors, a kids' area, and football on big screens. Free admission.
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Crafts & Drafts Festival

• When: Oct. 26-27
• Where: The Village Green, Smyrna
• What: Over 150 arts & crafts booths, food vendors, live music, and activities for children.
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November:

Mule Day Southern Heritage Festival 

• When: Nov. 2
• Where: Calvary
• What: Mule shows, arts, crafts, and Southern food.
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Acworth Beer & Wine Festival

• When: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2
• Where: Logan Farm Park, downtown Acworth
• What: Featuring over 100 craft beers, wine, mimosas, live music, and food.
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58th Annual Deer Festival

• When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2
• Where: Downtown Square, Monticello
• What: Includes a venison cook-off, live entertainment, arts, crafts, and kids' activities.
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Dia De Los Muertos Festival

• When: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 2
• Where: Thrasher Park, Norcross
• What: Celebrating the Day of the Dead with authentic Mexican food, live entertainment, and a parade.
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Cabbagetown Chomp and Stomp

• When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 2
• Where: Cabbagetown, Krog Street Tunnel
• What: Chili cook-off, beer, and bluegrass music. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Cabbagetown Conservancy.
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Newton County Fall Festival

• When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2
• Where: City Pond Park, 13501 City Pond Road, Covington
• What: Live performances, food vendors, crafts, kids' activities, and more. Free admission.
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Suwanee Wine Festival

• When: Nov. 2, 2024
• Where: Town Center Park, Suwanee
• What: Sample over 150 wines from around the world, with live music, art vendors, and food trucks.
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Decatur Wine Festival

• When: Nov. 4, 2024
• Where: Downtown Decatur Square, Decatur
• What: Georgia's largest outdoor wine festival, featuring wines from around the world, local food vendors, and live music.
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Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival

• When: Nov. 4-5, 2024
• Where: Chastain Park, Atlanta
• What: A fine arts festival featuring 185 artists, live music, food trucks, and a kids' area.
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Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival

• When: Nov. 5, 2024
• Where: Brook Run Park, Dunwoody, GA
• What: The largest kosher BBQ competition and festival in the Southeast featuring a wide variety of smoked meats.
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Fiddlin' Fest

• When: 12 to 6 p.m. Oct. 12
• Where: Downtown Rome
• What: A free bluegrass street festival with live music, food trucks, kid activities, and a car show.
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Royston Fall Festival

• When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12
• Where: Railroad Street, Royston
• What: A community event featuring vendors, games, food, and beverages.
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Lilburn Daze

• When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12
• Where: City Park, 76 Main Street, Lilburn
• What: Arts and crafts, food trucks, children's activities, live entertainment, and more. Free admission.
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Downtown Monroe Fall Fest

• When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12
• Where: Downtown Monroe
• What: More than 250 artisan vendors, food, children’s activities, and costume contests.
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Acworth Halloween Jamboree

• When: 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 19
• Where: Logan Farm Park, downtown Acworth
• What: Games, music, food, and costume contests.
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Acworth Beer & Wine Festival

• When: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2
• Where: Logan Farm Park, downtown Acworth
• What: Featuring over 100 craft beers, wine, mimosas, live music, and food.
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58th Annual Deer Festival

• When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2
• Where: Downtown Square, Monticello
• What: Includes a venison cook-off, live entertainment, arts, crafts, and kids' activities.
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Dia De Los Muertos Festival

• When: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 2
• Where: Thrasher Park, Norcross
• What: Celebrating the Day of the Dead with authentic Mexican food, live entertainment, and a parade.
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Cabbagetown Chomp and Stomp

• When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 2
• Where: Cabbagetown, Krog Street Tunnel
• What: Chili cook-off, beer, and bluegrass music. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Cabbagetown Conservancy.
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Newton County Fall Festival

• When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2
• Where: City Pond Park, 13501 City Pond Road, Covington
• What: Live performances, food vendors, crafts, kids' activities, and more. Free admission.
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Carnival in the Park

• When: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4
• Where: Main Street, Fayetteville
• What: Carnival-themed games, food, axe throwing, inflatables, face painting, and live performers.
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IrishFest

• When: Nov. 8-10
• Where: Various locations in Roswell
• What: Featuring live performances, workshops, Irish films, and more.
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Grandiose Grape Wine Festival

• When: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 9
• Where: The Mill Kitchen & Bar, 590 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell
• What: Taste over 100 world-class wines, enjoy gourmet food, live music, and a souvenir wine glass.
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Harvest Festival

• When: Nov. 9, 2024, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Where: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St.
• What: A family-friendly autumn festival featuring live music, crafts, a pie-eating contest, and more.
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Marg & Taco Fest

• When: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9
• Where: Live! at the Battery, Truist Park, Atlanta
• What: Enjoy tacos, margaritas, mariachi music, and local artist vendors.
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Lawrenceville Harvest Fest

• When: 12 to 6 p.m. Nov. 9
• Where: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville
• What: Family-friendly event with games, activities, and a pie-eating contest.
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Marietta Greek Festival

• When: Nov. 10-12, 2024
• Where: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Marietta
• What: Enjoy Greek food, culture, live music, dancing, and shopping.
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