SPRING FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Head to these festivals to enjoy warmer spring weather and tons of exciting activities.

All About The Fair

Atlanta Fair

Old Turner Field. March 3-April 9. Mon.Thur. 5-10 p.m.; Fri. 5-11 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 1-11 p.m. Outdoor fun includes thrilling rides, fun games, delicious fair food and more. 688 Central Ave. SW, Atlanta. 772-266-9885. $3-$8; ride tickets and armbands, $1.25-$30. atlantafair.net

Georgia State Fair

Atlanta Motor Speedway. April 28-May 7. Mon.-Thur. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. 4 p.m.-midnight; Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight and Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Featuring exciting attractions and shows, including an Aquatic Acrobatic Show, live music, fair food, carnival and kiddie rides, a petting zoo and more. 1500 Tara Pl., Hampton. $10; ages 5-12, $5; ages 4 and younger, free; ride tickets, $1.25 each. georgiastatefair.com

FAMILY-FRIENDLY FESTIVALS

n Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Piedmont Park. April 14, noon-9 p.m.; April 15, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and April 16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This Atlanta staple has something for everyone with an artist market, performances on the Coca-Cola Main Stage, international acts, a Kids Village and more. 929 Charles Allen Dr., Atlanta. 404-827-8663. Free admission. dogwood.org n Georgia Renaissance Festival. Fairburn. April 15-June 4. Sat.-Sun. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Travel back in time to the Renaissance to watch knights battle, see jousting competitions, shop unique artisan shoppes, enjoy delicious food and more. 6732 Virlyn B. Smith Rd., Fairburn. 770-964-8575. $28.95; ages 6-12, $14.95; ages 5 and younger, free. garenfest.com n Lemonade Days Festival. Brook Run Park. April 19-23. Wed.-Fri. 4-10 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun. noon-6 p.m. Featuring full-scale carnival rides, food and beverage vendors, stage performances and the popular Dunwoody Idol contest, this festival is perfect for the whole family. 4770 N. Peachtree Rd., Dunwoody. 770-668-0401. Free admission; individual ride tickets, $1.25; unlimited rides, $20-$30. dunwoodypreservationtrust.org n Atlanta International Night Market – Glow in the Park. Suwanee Town Center. April 21, 5-10 p.m. and April 22, 2-10 p.m. This two-day celebration showcases the community, culture and creativity of the community with a lantern parade, performances and food from Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and more. 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. 678-468-9041. Free admission. atlnightmarket.org n Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival. Downtown Kennesaw. April 22-23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This festival features more than 200 arts and crafts booths, food booths, two entertainment stages, children’s activities and a parade. Main St., Kennesaw. 770-423-1330. Free admission. jrmmanagement.com n Inman Park Festival. Inman Park. April 29, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and April 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. This street festival features music, activities for kids, a street parade and an artists’ market. Edgewood Ave., Atlanta. Free admission. festival.inmanpark.org n May-retta Daze. Marietta Square. May 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and May 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Great shopping, delicious festival food, a Kid’s Zone and live music. 50 N. Park Square NE, Marietta. 770-794-5601. Free admission. marietta.gov n Kirkwood Spring Fling Festival. Bessie Branham Park. May 13, noon-8 p.m. Party in this historic and vibrant neighborhood with a 5K road race, a Tour of Homes, wings, a Kids Area and more. 2051 Delano Dr. NE, Atlanta. Free admission; activities, extra. historickirkwood.org n Mother’s Day Pow-Wow & Indian Festival. Boling Park. May 13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and May 14, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Shop Native American crafters and wares, watch drum performances and more. 1200 Marietta Hwy., Canton. 770-735-6275. $15; ages 6-12, $5; ages 5 and younger, free. rhunder.com n Sweet Auburn Fest. Historic Sweet Auburn District. May 13, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and May 14, noon-8 p.m. Celebrate in this historic neighborhood with an international food court and tons of music, including jazz, gospel, blues and more. 230 John Wesley Dobbs, Atlanta. Free admission. sweetauburn.com n Marietta Greek Festival. Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. May 19, 4-10 p.m., May 20, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and May 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Taste delicious Greek food and watch live entertainment and music. 3431 Trickum Rd., Marietta. 770-924-8080. $5; ages 12 and younger, free. mariettagreekfestival.com

See Spring Blooms

n Tulip Festival. Yule Forest. March 18-April 2. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wipe away the winter blues with a giant tulip field, farm animals, artisans’ wares and family-friendly activities. 3565 Hwy. 155 N, Stockbridge. 770-954-9356. $14.95; ages 2 and younger, free. yuleforest.com n Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival. Georgia International Horse Park. March 25-26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Shop unique art and craft exhibitors, eat in multiple food courts, enjoy cultural performances, listen to live music and play in the children’s area. 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy., Conyers. 770-860-4190. Free admission; parking, $8. georgiahorsepark.com n Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival. Blackburn Park. March 25-26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Two days of music, local and regional artists, areas for pets and kids, a car show and more. 3493 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., Brookhaven. Free admission. brookhavenga.gov/festival

Beyond Atlanta

n Macon’s International Cherry Blossom Festival. Carolyn Crayton Park. March 17-26. Mon.-Fri. noon-10 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun. noon-10 p.m. See 350,000 cherry trees blossom as you enjoy rides, shows, concerts and attractions. 150 Willie Smokie Glover Dr., Macon. $5-$10; ages 10 and younger, free; ride specials, $20-$25. cherryblossom.com