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Festivals
Dragon Con COURTESY PHOTO
Atlanta’s Array of Attractions
Dragon Con September 2-6, 2021 Sci-fi and fantasy lovers, this one’s for you! At Dragon Con, you’re sure to see some of the biggest names in scifi and fantasy, some of your favorite characters in the form of cosplay and costumes, and so much more.
DragonCon.org
Atlanta Jazz Festival September 5-6, 2021 Piedmont Park
AtlantaFestivals.com
Atlanta Balloon Glow September 9-12, 2021 Check out glowing hot air balloons, plus food, retail, and kid-friendly activities, at Atlanta Balloon Glow in Piedmont Park! Ogle at the magnificence for free or take a ride for just $25 a person.
eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-balloonglow-tickets-153054332629
Yellow Daisy Festival September 9-12, 2021 Travel a bit outside the perimeter to historic Stone Mountain Park for this festival. The 53-year-old awardwinning festival connects families and friends with shopping, live music, delicious food, and oodles of fun. The Yellow Daisy Festival is a big show with a small-town feel, perfect for those of all ages.
StoneMountainPark.com
The Fandemic Dead September 17-19, 2021 Georgia World Congress Center
FandemicTour.com
Music Midtown September 18-19, 2021 No matter what your sound, Music Midtown is sure to have something for you. Two days of outdoor concerts from some of the biggest names in hip-hop, pop, and rock paired with delicious food and drinks makes for a great time. This year’s headliners include Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, 21 Savage, and DaBaby.
MusicMidtown.com
North Georgia State Fair September 23 – October 3, 2021 There’s nothing better than a classic state fair. Great rides, free concerts, live-action and death-defying events, and all the trimmings that come with the annual state fair abound once again in Jim R. Miller park in Marietta.
NorthGeorgiaStateFair.com
Atlanta Greek Festival September 24-26, 2021 For over four decades, Greek Orthodox Cathedral has opened its doors to host one of Atlanta’s landmark cultural events, The Atlanta Greek Festival. Come experience warm hospitality, exuberant dancing, sumptuous wines, unique artisan jewelry and apparel, rich history, deep faith, and some of the most delicious food in Atlanta!
Atlgoc.org
Sweet Auburn Music Festival September 24-26, 2021 This festival, deemed the most exciting
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urban music festival in the U.S., draws in thousands of people to the Sweet Auburn District to experience good food, good music, and tons of fun. From upcoming hip-hop acts to timeless R&B, gospel stars, rap veterans, and alternative greats, the Sweet Auburn Music Fest has it all.
SweetAuburnMusicfest.com
East Atlanta Strut September 25, 2021 The East Atlanta Strut is a free, oneday extravaganza that showcases the hottest in-town neighborhood in Atlanta, East Atlanta Village. More than 10,000 folks from the Atlanta metro area join the Strut as paraders, shoppers, eaters, drinkers, and players.
EastAtlantaStrut.com
Virginia-Highland Summerfest September 25-26, 2021 Virginia Ave.
VaHiSummerfest.org
Candler Park Fall Fest October 2-3, 2021 Fall Fest in Candler Park has been recommended by City of Atlanta, Scoutmob, and AJC as a must-do for fall. The free event features two full days of music, 200+ artists and vendors, Tour of Homes, 5K & Fun Run, Kidlandia, and Atlanta’s best food trucks — with all proceeds going directly to benefit the community.
FallFest.CandlerPark.org
Decatur Book Festival October 2, 2021 For years, more than 1,000 worldclass authors and thousands of book worms have gathered to enjoy the largest independent book festival in America. Come to the First Baptist Church of Decatur to enjoy book signings, author readings, panel discussions, an interactive children’s area, live music, parades, cooking demonstrations, poetry slams, writing workshops, and more.
DecaturBookFestival.com
Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival October 2-3, 2021 Head out to Historic Fourth Ward Park to celebrate community and tradition and enjoy fine arts and crafts, a children’s play area, local food and beverages, and live acoustic entertainment. This festival is presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces.
OldFourthWardPark ArtsFestival.com
Festival on Ponce October 9-10, 2021 Olmsted Linear Park
FestivalOnPonce.com
Stone Mountain Highland Games October 15-17, 2021 Stone Mountain Park
Smhg.org
A3C Festival and Conference October 22-24, 2021
A3CConference.com
Anime Weekend Atlanta October 28-31, 2021 Cobb Galleria Center and Renaissance Waverly Hotel
Awa-con.com
Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade October 2021 TBD Each October, over 35,000 people flock to Little 5 Points to experience the signature Halloween festival in the Southeast and one of the top ten Halloween events in the country. Come enjoy great food and drink, live entertainment, and the best Halloween parade in the South!
L5PHalloween.com
Chastain Park Arts Festival November 6-7, 2021 Chastain Park
ChastainParkArtsFestival.com
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Garden Lights, Holiday Nights Nightly November 13 2021 – January 2022 Atlanta Botanical Garden
AtlantaBG.org
Atlanta Veterans Day Parade and Festival November 2021 TBD Downtown Atlanta
GeorgiaVeteransDay.org
Macy’s Great Tree Lighting Show November 2021 TBD Lenox Square Mall
Chomp & Stomp Chili Festival November 2021 TBD Cabbagetown Park
ChompAndStomp.com
Voices of Note Holiday Concert December 2021 TBD VoicesOfNote.org
The Children’s Christmas Parade December 2021 TBD Peachtree Street at 16th Street
Choa.org
Callanwolde Artist Market February 2022 TBD Callanwolde.org
Cupid’s Undie Run February 2022 TBD
CupidsUndieRun.com/City/Atlanta
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival February 2022 TBD
Ajff.org
Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 2022 TBD
AtlantaStPats.com
Atlanta Film Festival April 21-May 1, 2022 Various theaters
AtlantaFilmFestival.com
Downtown Decatur
DecaturArtsFestival.com
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival September 11-12, 2021 Historic Fourth Ward Park
AtlFoodAndWineFestival.com
Flying Colors Butterfly Festival June 2022 TBD Chattahoochee Nature Center
ChattnatureCenter.org
Tunes from the Tombs Atlanta Music Festival June 2022 TBD Oakland Cemetery
OaklandCemetery.com
Atlanta Summer Beer Fest June 2022 TBD Historic Fourth Ward Park
AtlantaSummerBeerFestival.com
Peachtree Road Race July 4, 2022
PeachtreeRoadRace.org
Atlanta Dogwood Festival April 8-10, 2022 Piedmont Park
Dogwood.org
Atlanta Comic Con Summer 2022 Embrace your inner nerd at Atlanta’s #1 family-friendly comic convention. Head to the Georgia World Congress Center to enjoy a weekend of comic books, cosplay, panels, celebrity appearances, and more!
AtlantaComicCon.com
Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival Summer 2022 Head to Legacy Park to sing the blues and chow down on the best BBQ metro Atlanta has to offer! This delicious festival proudly benefits the Community Center of South Decatur by supporting educational programs, community events, and providing grants to other non-profit groups in the city of Decatur.
DecaturBBQFestival.com
Decatur Craft Beer and Music Festival Summer 2022 The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
DecaturArts.org
Piedmont Park Arts Festival Summer 2022 Enjoy art, live music, and familyfriendly fun while basking in the summer sun at this two-day festival. Up to 250 painters, photographers, sculptors, and other visual artists will be featured at one of Sunshine Arts Magazine’s Top 100 Arts Festivals.
PiedmontParkArtsFestival.com
Taste of Atlanta Fall 2022
