List of late summer & fall festivals in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
FILE PHOTO OF PUMPKIN PATCH (Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)
ATLANTA - Fall festival season is here, and Georgia has plenty of ways to celebrate. From arts and food festivals to cultural celebrations, live music and small-town traditions, here are some of the events happening across metro Atlanta and North Georgia this fall.
SEPTEMBER
Yellow Daisy Festival
Sept. 10-13
Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain
Browse the work of more than 400 artists and crafters during one of Georgia's biggest arts festivals. The weekend also features live music, festival food, a plant and flower garden, children's activities and a young entrepreneurs market.
Atlanta British Car Fayre
Sept. 12
Historic Downtown Norcross, Norcross
Check out British cars and motorcycles while enjoying live entertainment and British-inspired food. The annual gathering brings a little bit of the U.K. to downtown Norcross.
Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Sept. 12
Lake Lanier, Gainesville
Watch more than 50 teams race colorful dragon boats across Lake Lanier and enjoy a celebration of Chinese culture featuring artisans, performances, food and other activities.
Chamblee Chalk Walk & Artist Market
Sept. 12
Downtown Chamblee, Chamblee
Watch sidewalks turn into works of art as chalk artists create colorful designs throughout downtown. The festival also includes artist vendors, live performances and activities celebrating local creativity.
Mosaic Multicultural Festival
Sept. 12
Douglasville Cultural Arts Center, Douglasville
Celebrate cultures from around the world with live performances, international food, vendors and interactive demonstrations highlighting the diversity of the community.
Taste of Smyrna
Sept. 12
Village Green, Smyrna
Sample dishes from more than 30 restaurants while enjoying live entertainment and activities for children at this annual food festival in downtown Smyrna.
Taste of Snellville
Sept. 12
Snellville Towne Green, Snellville
Come hungry for a sampling of dishes from restaurants and chefs in Snellville and the surrounding area during this community food festival.
Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration
Sept. 12-13
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, Macon
Experience Indigenous culture through traditional music, dance, storytelling, crafts, educational programs and live demonstrations at one of Georgia's most historic sites.
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza
Sept. 12-13
Sandy Springs
Browse work from more than 125 artists during a weekend filled with art, local musicians, interactive creative activities and a children's play area.
Taste & Brews Music Festival
Sept. 12-13
Etowah River Park, Canton
Kick off fall with two days of live music, food vendors, craft beer and an arts and crafts market. Admission to the family-friendly festival is free.
Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Music Festival
Sept. 17-19
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park, Blue Ridge
Pair live blues music with barbecue from local and regional pitmasters during this three-day festival in the North Georgia mountains.
Byron BBQ Fest
Sept. 18-19
Byron
The fourth annual BBQ festival features barbecue, live music, market vendors, food trucks and children’s activities. BBQ offerings include ribs, pulled pork, chicken and Brunswick stew.
Happy Days Weekend
Sept. 18-19
Jess Lucas Y-Teen Park, Hapeville
Close out summer with two nights of free music, food trucks and artist vendors from 7-10 p.m. Alumni Night on Friday features hometown favorites Spectrum and Hot Candy, while Saturday’s Nostalgia Night brings throwback hits and sing-along favorites from The Rec Band and Erica Dawson Exclusive. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show.
Hot Air Balloon Festival
Sept. 18-19
Lanier Islands Resort, Buford
Watch colorful balloons fill the sky during a new fall festival featuring tethered balloon rides, live entertainment, vendors, a kids zone and a nighttime laser light show.
Forward Warrior Mural Festival
Sept. 18-20
Cabbagetown, Atlanta
Watch artists transform walls throughout Cabbagetown with dozens of new murals. Food trucks, DJs, shopping and a children's area add to the weekend celebration of street art.
Inman Farm Heritage Days
Sept. 18-20
Minter’s Farm, Inman
Step back into Georgia’s farming past during this three-day festival celebrating the area’s agricultural heritage with exhibits, demonstrations and family-friendly activities on a fifth-generation family farm.
Sunflower Jubilee
Sept. 18-20 and 25-27
Fields of Grace Flower Farm, Shiloh
Pick flowers, shop from artisans and enjoy food trucks and children's activities during this fundraising festival surrounded by fields of sunflowers.
Haralson County Fried Pie Festival
Sept. 19
Downtown Buchanan
The Haralson County Historical Society’s 10th annual Fried Pie Festival features plenty of fried pies along with a car and bike show, cornhole, rides, games, vendors and a DJ.
Sunflower Day at Rocky Hollow Patch
Sept. 19
Rocky Hollow Patch, Cave Spring
Welcome fall among rows of sunflowers and wildflowers with U-pick blooms, photo opportunities, local vendors, music, food and sweet treats, plus plenty of pumpkin patch fun for the whole family.
Vogel’s Mountain Music Day Festival
Sept. 19
Vogel State Park, Blairsville
Spend the day in the North Georgia mountains enjoying live music, mountain views, local flavor and family-friendly fun. The festival runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Vogel State Park.
Art in the Park & Bluegrass Festival
Sept. 19-20
Hurricane Shoals Park, Maysville
The annual festival brings together artists from across the Southeast and live bluegrass music, with performances by Bluebilly Grit, Spare Parts and Pee Wee Garrison.
Barnesville Buggy Days
Sept. 19-20
Downtown Barnesville, Barnesville
Celebrate Barnesville's history as the "Buggy Capital of the South" with traditional contests and entertainment including hog calling, wagon pulling and fiddling.
Finster Fest
Sept. 19-20
Howard Finster’s Paradise Garden, Summerville
Celebrate folk art at this annual festival featuring dozens of artists, live music, food and tours of Howard Finster’s home. Food offerings include chicken salad sliders, deviled eggs, pimento cheese sandwiches, pumpkin pie dip and more.
JapanFest Atlanta
Sept. 19-20
Gas South Convention Center, Duluth
Celebrate Japanese culture with traditional and contemporary music, dance, martial arts, food, workshops, demonstrations and cultural exhibits.
Korean Festival
Sept. 19-20
Sugarloaf Mills, Lawrenceville
Experience Korean culture through music, dance, food and traditional performances during this two-day celebration in Gwinnett County.
Peachtree Corners Festival
Sept. 19-20
Peachtree Corners Town Green, Peachtree Corners
Spend the weekend browsing arts and crafts, listening to live music and checking out classic cars while enjoying food and children's activities.
Rose Lawn Arts Festival
Sept. 19-20
Rose Lawn, Cartersville
The annual arts festival features artists from across the Southeast showcasing fine art and heritage crafts, including oils, watercolors, pastels, woodwork, sculptures, glasswork and other handcrafted items. Tours of the historic Rose Lawn home are also available during the festival.
Roswell Arts Festival
Sept. 19-20
Roswell City Hall, Roswell
Meet artists working in painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and other media while enjoying food trucks, entertainment and children's activities at this longtime Roswell tradition.
Suwanee Fest
Sept. 19-20
Town Center Park, Suwanee
Suwanee's signature fall festival returns with a fairy tale theme, a parade, more than 100 vendors, live entertainment, food and a family fun zone with rides and inflatables.
Taste of Carrollton
Sept. 24
Downtown Carrollton
Sample your way through downtown Carrollton as local restaurants, caterers and food vendors serve up bites for $1-$5. The evening also features local brews, live music from Even Crowther and more than 30 participating food and drink vendors.
Around the World in the DTL Concert & Festival
Sept. 25-26
Lawrenceville Lawn, Lawrenceville
Travel around the world without leaving Gwinnett County through international food, music, dance, vendors and cultural performances.
Blue Stone Arts & Music Festival
Sept. 25-26
City Springs, Sandy Springs
Four downtown blocks fill with artist booths, food trucks and multiple stages of live music during Sandy Springs' two-day arts and music celebration.
Antique Agricultural Machinery Show
Sept. 26
Summerville Train Depot, Summerville
Explore rural American history with restored agricultural machinery, stationary engines and vintage farm equipment dating to the early and mid-1900s. The event also features live farming demonstrations, food and specialty vendors, plus the arrival of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s 4501 steam locomotive and its turning on the Summerville Turntable.
Bartow County Arts & Crafts Show
Sept. 26
Hamilton Crossing Park, Cartersville
Browse arts and crafts from local vendors during this free community event featuring food and live entertainment at Hamilton Crossing Park.
Big Red Apple Festival
Sept. 26
Downtown Cornelia, Cornelia
Celebrate North Georgia's apple season with fresh apples, hayrides, train rides, live entertainment, games and family activities throughout downtown Cornelia.
Bogart FunFest 2026
Sept. 26
Main Street, Bogart
Spend the day in downtown Bogart with food, arts and crafts, pumpkins, football and family fun. Kids can enjoy unlimited activities in the KidZone for $5. The festival runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bourbon, BBQ & Bluegrass Festival
Sept. 26
Roswell
Fire up your appetite for a day of barbecue, bourbon and bluegrass music as this festival brings six hours of Southern food, drinks and live entertainment to Roswell.
Cave Spring Pig Out BBQ Cook-Off & Car Show
Sept. 26
Rolater Park, Cave Spring
Dig into barbecue and check out classic and custom cars during this annual fall festival featuring a BBQ cook-off, arts and crafts vendors, a live DJ, a 50/50 raffle and more. Admission is $5 for ages 13 and older and includes the cook-off and car show.
Flowery Branch Fall Festival
Sept. 26
Historic Downtown Flowery Branch
Celebrate the arrival of fall at one of Flowery Branch’s annual community traditions, with six hours of festival fun in the heart of historic downtown.
Gold Rush Festival
Sept. 26
Historic Downtown Villa Rica
Celebrate Villa Rica’s gold mining heritage with a day of live music, arts and crafts vendors, food, family-friendly activities and entertainment throughout downtown. The annual festival combines local history with the city’s arts, culture and community traditions.
Wesley Chapel Fall Festival
Sept. 26
Wesley Chapel Church, Calhoun
Get a jump on Christmas shopping and enjoy fall treats from about 30 vendors. Festivalgoers can also enter a drawing for a $100 Walmart gift card.
2026 Lula Fall Festival
Sept. 26-27
Athens Street, Lula
Celebrate fall with arts and crafts, food, children’s activities, local businesses, live music and more during this annual two-day festival.
Collard Greens Cultural Festival
Sept. 26-27
Hillside International Truth Center, Atlanta
Celebrate African and African American history, culture and traditions with food, music, a farmers market, arts and crafts and community activities.
Duluth Fall Festival
Sept. 26-27
Downtown Duluth, Duluth
One of Gwinnett County's biggest fall celebrations features a large parade, arts and crafts vendors, continuous live entertainment, food, children's activities and a Sunday 5K.
Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival
Sept. 26-27
Historic Fourth Ward Park, Atlanta
Browse paintings, photography, jewelry and other handmade work from artists while enjoying live music, food and a children's activity area.
Riverfest
Sept. 26-27
Etowah River Park, Canton
Shop handmade arts and crafts while children enjoy games, inflatables, a petting zoo and miniature train rides during this longtime Cherokee County festival.
Sweet Auburn Music Fest
Sept. 26-27
Sweet Auburn, Atlanta
Music takes over Atlanta's historic Sweet Auburn district with performers spanning R&B, gospel, alternative and other genres, along with food and vendors.
Fall Festival Pop-Up Market
Sept. 27
L&R Alpaca Haven Farm, Douglasville
Shop from local vendors while enjoying food, live music, a bounce house, face painting, glitter tattoos and visits with alpacas and donkeys. Douglas County Animal Services and Purrfect Peaches Cat Rescue will offer pet adoptions. Admission is free. The outdoor event is weather permitting; call 404-408-4635 for updates.
Ellijay Bacon Fest
Sept. 27
Gilmer River Park, Ellijay
Celebrate all things bacon at this annual festival featuring bacon-inspired food, live music, arts and crafts vendors and local businesses. The event runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and raises money and awareness for local charities and organizations.
Sunday in the Park
Sept. 27
Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta
Spend a leisurely day at Oakland Cemetery during the 48th annual festival inspired by the Victorian tradition of gathering in cemeteries for recreation. The popular Atlanta tradition features live music and activities throughout the historic cemetery.
OCTOBER
Decatur Book Festival
Oct. 2-3
Downtown Decatur, Decatur
Book lovers can hear from authors, attend keynote programs and browse literary vendors during one of the country's best-known independent book festivals.
African American Culture & Arts Festival
Oct. 3
Suwanee Town Center, Suwanee
Celebrate African American art, culture and history through live performances, food, activities and arts and crafts.
Crabapple Fest
Oct. 3
Downtown Milton, Milton
Browse arts, antiques and handmade goods from vendors while enjoying food and a day in Milton's historic Crabapple district.
FallFest
Oct. 3
Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville
Welcome fall with live music, seasonal activities, performances and food amid the gardens in Gainesville.
Porches & Pies Fest
Oct. 3
Adair Park, Atlanta
Come for the pie and stay for the neighborhood party featuring a pie competition, live entertainment and children's activities.
Atlanta Arab Festival
Oct. 3-4
Alif Institute, Atlanta
Celebrate Arab culture through live performances, traditional food, art, cultural demonstrations, workshops, exhibits and shopping.
Candler Park Fall Fest
Oct. 3-4
Candler Park, Atlanta
Celebrate the festival's 25th anniversary with two days of live music, an artist market, food vendors, children's activities and neighborhood fun. Admission is free.
Norcross Art Splash Festival
Oct. 3-4
Downtown Norcross, Norcross
Artists from around the country showcase paintings, ceramics, folk art and other work during this downtown festival, which also includes an interactive children's zone.
Pine LakeFest
Oct. 3-4
Pine Lake, Pine Lake
This lakeside community festival mixes handmade art, live music and festival food with chalk art, sand sculpture contests and other creative activities.
Serb Fest Atlanta
Oct. 3-4
Sts. Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church, Lilburn
Experience Serbian food, music, dancing and Balkan traditions during this weekend celebration of Serbian culture.
Conyers Latin Festival
Oct. 4
Olde Town Conyers, Conyers
Celebrate Latino and Hispanic cultures and their contributions to American life through music, food, performances and community activities.
Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival
Oct. 9-10
Downtown Alpharetta, Alpharetta
Hear nationally known and local musicians perform original songs on multiple stages during Alpharetta's annual celebration of songwriting.
Euharlee Covered Bridge Fall Festival
Oct. 9-10
Frankie Harris Park, Euharlee
Enjoy a small-town fall weekend filled with crafts, food, entertainment, hayrides, games and activities near Euharlee's historic covered bridge.
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
Oct. 9-11 and 15-17
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee
Take in North Georgia's fall colors while browsing arts and crafts, watching demonstrations, listening to live music and enjoying midway attractions.
Chalktoberfest
Oct. 10-11
Marietta Square, Marietta
Watch professional chalk artists transform the streets around Marietta Square while enjoying live music, food, craft vendors and a beer and wine festival.
Georgia Apple Festival
Oct. 10-11 and 17-18
Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, Ellijay
Celebrate apple season in Georgia's apple capital with hundreds of arts and crafts vendors, demonstrations, live music, festival food and plenty of locally grown apples.
Brookhaven International Festival
Oct. 16-17
Brookhaven Park, Brookhaven
Sample international food, shop the Global Marketplace and enjoy cultural entertainment along with free children's activities including inflatables and train rides.
Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival
Oct. 16-17
Depot Park, Kennesaw
Barbecue teams fire up the smokers while visitors enjoy live music, a community talent showcase, food and a kids zone during Kennesaw's popular barbecue festival.
Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival
Oct. 16-18
Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain
Bagpipes, Highland dancing, Scottish athletics and traditional competitions bring the sights and sounds of Scotland to Stone Mountain for a three-day celebration.
Autumn Fest
Oct. 17
Downtown Loganville, Loganville
Celebrate the Loganville community with local vendors, food and entertainment including dance performances and a Battle of the Bands.
Olde Town Fall Festival
Oct. 17
Olde Town Conyers, Conyers
Spend the day browsing arts and crafts and food vendors while enjoying live entertainment, children's activities and costume contests.
Taste of Acworth
Oct. 17
Downtown Acworth, Acworth
Sample food from area restaurants while enjoying live musicians, entertainment, a dog show, fashion show and other activities throughout downtown.
Gold Rush Days Festival
Oct. 17-18
Downtown Dahlonega, Dahlonega
Celebrate Dahlonega's gold rush history amid peak fall color with more than 300 arts, crafts and food vendors, live music, a parade, gold panning and Appalachian demonstrations.
Little 5 Points Halloween Festival
Oct. 17-18
Little Five Points, Atlanta
Atlanta's quirky side comes out for a Halloween weekend featuring costumes, live music, a monster scavenger hunt and the neighborhood's famously offbeat parade.
OktoberFEAST
Oct. 17-18
City Green, Sandy Springs
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Bavarian food, German beer, live music, yard games and even polka lessons.
Snellville Fall Festival
Oct. 24
Snellville Towne Green, Snellville
Shop craft vendors, grab festival food and enter the costume contest while children explore a kids zone featuring mini golf, a rock wall and other activities.
West Fest
Oct. 24
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville
Celebrate Western culture with demonstrations, vendors, Native American dancers, hands-on art and other family activities at the Booth Western Art Museum.
Crafts & Drafts
Oct. 24-25
Downtown Smyrna, Smyrna
Combine fall shopping with football as downtown Smyrna fills with arts and crafts vendors, big-screen games, beer, food and children's activities.
Native American Festival and Pow Wow
Oct. 29-Nov. 1
Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain
Experience Native American culture through competitive dancing and drumming, music, storytelling, traditional cooking, craft demonstrations and an artists marketplace.
Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle
Oct. 31
Downtown Athens, Athens
Put on a costume and join thousands of other characters for Athens' elaborate Halloween parade and street celebration.
NOVEMBER
Taste of Kennesaw
Nov. 7
Downtown Kennesaw, Kennesaw
Sample food from local restaurants while enjoying live entertainment, children's activities and a beer garden in downtown Kennesaw.
Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival
Nov. 7-8
Chastain Park, Atlanta
Browse paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture and other original work from nearly 175 artists and artisans during this outdoor fall art festival.
Diwali Celebration
Nov. 7-8
Johns Creek City Hall, Johns Creek
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with Indian food, shopping, music, dance and other entertainment during Johns Creek's two-day Diwali celebration.
Westside Stride Block Party
Nov. 8
Upper Westside, Atlanta
Spend the day exploring Atlanta's Upper Westside with live music, a makers market, dining, a pumpkin patch and a petting zoo.
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