SPRING FAIRS & FESTIVALS

For The Arts

n Georgia Pinners Conference. Cobb Galleria Centre. March 24, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and March 25, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Learn, create, connect and shop with more than 100 different classes. 2 Galleria Pkwy. SE, Atlanta. $10; ages 8 and younger, free; class passes, $19-$29. ga.pinnersconference.com n Festival on Ponce. Olmsted Linear Park. April 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 2, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. See more than 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, play in the children’s area, and eat local food and beverages. 1451 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta. Free admission. festivalonponce.com n Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Arts Festival. Sandy Springs. April 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. A children’s play area, local musicians, interactive art stations and 150 arts and crafts participants. 6100 Lake Forrest Dr. NE, Sandy Springs. Free admission. sandyspringsartsapalooza.com n Acworth Art Fest. Acworth. April 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and April 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This two-day art festival showcases the city’s growing art scene, downtown shops and galleries. Main St., Acworth. Free admission. splashfestivals.com n Illumine. Oakland Cemetery. April 2730. See website for times. This after-dark arts experience showcases innovatively lit headstones, mausolea, flowers, trees and buildings and includes live music, cocktails and a pop-up shop. 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-688-2107. $20-$25; ages 4-17, $15-$20; ages 3 and younger, free. oaklandcemetery.com n Wesleyan Artist Market. Wesleyan School. April 28, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and April 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Shop fine art, jewelry and fine wares, along with handcrafted coffee and gourmet baked goods. 5405 Spalding Dr., Peachtree Corners. 770-448-7640. Free admission. artistmarket.wesleyanschool.org n Spring Jonquil Festival. Downtown Smyrna. April 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and April 30, noon-5 p.m. Enjoy 150 arts and crafts booths, 12 food booths, an entertainment stage and children’s activities. Main St., Smyrna. 770-4231330. Free admission. jrmmanagement.com n Duluth Spring Arts Festival. Duluth Town Center. April 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and May 1, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring approximately 86 painters, photographers and more, artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, gourmet food trucks and music and dance performances. 3167 Main St., Duluth. Free admission. duluthartsfestival.com n Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival. Chastain Park. May 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and May 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy fine arts and crafts, a children’s area, gourmet food trucks and local acoustic musicians. 4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta. Free admission. chastainparkartsfestival.com n Dunwoody Art Festival. Dunwoody Village Shopping Center. May 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy artisan booths, children’s activities and culinary treats. 1317 Dunwoody Village Pkwy., Dunwoody. Free admission. splashfestivals.com n Alpharetta Arts Streetfest. Wills Park. May 27-28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Shop local artists’ wares at this festival. 175 Roswell St., Alpharetta. Free admission. splashfestivals.com

Beyond Atlanta

n Rhododendron Festival. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. April 14-May 14. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun. noon-4 p.m. Spend a day in the beautiful Hiawassee area to see native flowers, enjoy crafters, listen to live music and more. 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee. 706-8964191. Free admission; Hamilton Gardens, $6. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com n Super Spring Saturdays. Washington Farms. April 15, 22 and 29 and May 6, 13 and 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy fun on the farm with wagon rides, a petting zoo, a cow train, strawberries and more. 5691 Hog Mountain Rd., Bogart. 706-769-0627. $14.95; ages 1 and younger, free; strawberries, extra. washingtonfarms.net n Georgia Strawberry Festival. Reynolds. April 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This annual event includes arts and crafts, a parade, a strawberry patch, an antique tractor show, a strawberry pie eating contest and more. S. Winston St., Reynolds. 478-847-5301. Free admission. ga-strawberry.org