MAY FESTIVALS AND FAIRS

Georgia Renaissance Festival

Fairburn / Through 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. $26.95-$29.55; ages 6-12, $13.95-$16.56; ages 5 and younger, free. garenfest.com

Georgia State Fair

Atlanta Motor Speedway

April 28-May 7. Mon.-Thur. 4-10 p.m.; Fri. 4-11 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 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

Decatur Arts Festival

Downtown Decatur

May 5, 6-10 p.m.; May 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Celebrate art and culture with an ArtWalk, music, an artist’s market, dance performances, a Saturday Kids’ Fest and more. 101 E. Court Sq., Decatur. 404-371-9583. Free admission. decaturartsfestival.com

Drinking Water Festival

Roswell Water Treatment Plant

May 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Explore the process behind making safe drinking water to celebrate National Drinking Water Week. 100 Frank Lewis Dr., Roswell. 770-641-3727. Free admission. roswellgov.com

Taste of East Cobb

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church / May 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

This food festival and community event features delicious food, local vendors and businesses, great entertainment and a Kids’ Zone. 955 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta. Free admission; taste tickets, $1. tasteofeastcobb.com

May-retta Daze

Marietta Square

May 6, 10 a.m.-7 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 Sq. NE, Marietta. 770-794-5601. Free admission. marietta.gov

Bringing the Sea to the Springs

Thurman Springs Park

May 12, 3-9 p.m.; May 13, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and May 14, noon-4 p.m. This seafood festival features delicious food, artisans, crafts and live performances. 4485 Pineview Dr., Powder Springs. 706-897-6179. Free admission. bringingtheseatothesprings.com

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival

Logan Farm Park

May 12, 5-10 p.m. and May 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Enjoy a concert under the stars and some of the best BBQ around. 4405 Cherokee St., Acworth. Free admission. smokeonthelake.org

Lift Up Atlanta 2023 Community Festival

Jason T. Harper Event Center / May 13, noon-5 p.m.

This family-friendly festival includes live music, delicious food, a kids’ zone, a petting zoo, vendors and more. 95 Lake Dow Rd., McDonough. Free admission; Petting Zoo or Kids’ Fun Zone, $6-$8. liftupatlanta.org

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

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

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

Art on the Green: Spring 2023

Woodstock Arts

May 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Local artists display their wares, including paintings, mixed media, photography and more. 111 Elm St., Woodstock. 678-494-4251. Free admission. woodstockarts.org

Sweet Auburn Springfest

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. 230 John Wesley Dobbs, Atlanta. Free admission. sweetauburn.com

Marietta Greek Festival

Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church

May 19, 4-10:30 p.m.; May 20, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. and May 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Taste delicious Greek food while watching live entertainment and musical performances. 3431 Trickum Rd., Marietta. 770-924-8080. $5; ages 12 and younger, free; Weekend Pass, $10. mariettagreekfestival.com

Alpharetta Arts Streetfest

The Grove at Wills Park

May 27-28

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Shop local artists’ wares at this festival. 175 Roswell Rd., Alpharetta. Free admission. splashfestivals.com

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering and mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving the U.S. Honor the fallen at these events.

Memorial Day Weekend

Stone Mountain Park / May 26-29

Join in a special salute to the troops with an extended fireworks finale following the brand new Summer Light Show. This new technology boasts ten times more lumens, ten times larger video projection and ten times more laser beams for a bigger show with new music tracks and 250 color-changing drones. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 800-401-2407. $39.95+; ages 3-11, $34.95+; ages 2 and younger, free. stonemountainpark.com

Memorial Day Ceremony

Cauble Park at Patriots Point / May 27, 10-11 a.m. Honor those who have given their lives in service to the country. 4425 Beach St., Acworth. 770-917-1234. Free admission. acworthtourism.org

Alpharetta Memorial Day Tribute

Alpharetta City Hall / May 29, 9-10:15 a.m.

The City of Alpharetta and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta hosts a tribute with an invocation, a keynote speaker and more. 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta. 678-297-6000. Free admission. awesomealpharetta.com

Memorial Day Family Canoe Day

Chattahoochee Nature Center / May 29, 9-10:30 a.m.

Enjoy a relaxing paddle on CNC’s Beaver Pond with canoe guides, races and practice games. Reservation required by May 25. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. $25. chattnaturecenter.org

Memorial Day Ceremony

The Park at City Center / May 29, 10 a.m.

The City of Woodstock, American Legion Post 316, Marine Corps League Detachment 1311 and other local veteran’s groups honor those who served with a memorial wreath, dove release, performances and more. 101 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock. 770-592-6000. Free admission. woodstockparksandrec.com

Memorial Day Remembrance

Thrasher Park / May 29, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Honor and remember the sacrifice of those who have fallen in the line of duty. 93 Park Dr., Norcross. 770-448-2122. Free admission. norcrossga.net