Festivals

The annual two-week Atlanta Science Festival celebrates local science and technology every March, featuring more than 100 events throughout metro Atlanta and reaching 50,000 children and adults annually. Festival events feature hands-on activities, tours, tastings, and performances from more than 100 partner organizations, including school districts, post-secondary institutions, museums, businesses, civic and community groups. The … Continued

The ninth annual Suwanee American Craft Beer Fest will take place on in beautiful Town Center Park in Suwanee. Recognized as one of the biggest and best craft beer festival in the Southeast, the Suwanee American Craft Beer Fest attracts people from all over the country to claim their share of unlimited tastings of over … Continued

Enjoy an afternoon of beer tasting, local food and live music under 200-year-old oak trees at the Historic Roswell Square at the Roswell Beer Festival! *21 and over event This event takes place at: Roswell Town Square 610 South Atlanta St Roswell, GA 30075

The 4th Annual Georgia Tiny House Festival is back and this time they are making it even bigger and more exciting! (As if that was even possible!) As with all their events, the Georgia Tiny House Festival will be unique to itself and offer activities, workshops, lectures and tiny houses not seen or available at … Continued

In partnership with the Georgia Daffodil Society, Historic Oakland Foundation presents the annual event Daffodil Day, a celebration of spring’s ubiquitous bloom! Enjoy a day in Oakland Cemetery’s Victorian gardens with guided walks, garden presentations, a cut flower display, dialogue with local daffodil and gardens experts, children’s activities, and more.

This festival is a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’ and barbeque eatin’. General admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an all-you-care-to-taste sampling of beer and bourbon. Some of the best barbeque vendors are on-site if you get hungry all while enjoying seminars in the tasting theater and … Continued

Electrifying sight, sound and movement come together to create unforgettable alchemy each time the biennial “Off the EDGE” Dance Festival takes the stage. Atlanta’s premier contemporary dance festival, “Off the EDGE,” brings together some of the world’s most innovative and thrilling dance companies. Co-presented with Kennesaw State University, the festival will be curated by Ilter … Continued

WRFG’s 4th Annual Americana in the Park Fundraiser brings together five great musical acts for your listening and dancing pleasure. WRFG is an independent, listener-supported, community radio station located in Little Five Points. For the past 45 years, WRFG has been a source of progressive information and hand-picked music in the city. Featuring: Seed & … Continued

Cardboard*Con is the first and only science fiction/fantasy convention dedicated to the art of cardboard costuming. Encompassing more than three Atlanta downtown hotels, Cardboard*Con has become a tradition among all fun-loving nerds. The secret of Cardboard*Con is that there really isn’t a plan ─ you have to make it fun all by yourself, using your … Continued

Electrifying sight, sound and movement come together to create unforgettable alchemy each time the biennial “Off the EDGE” Dance Festival takes the stage. Atlanta’s premier contemporary dance festival, “Off the EDGE,” brings together some of the world’s most innovative and thrilling dance companies. Co-presented with Kennesaw State University, the festival will be curated by Ilter … Continued

Mardi Gras 2019 falls on Tuesday this March and nobody has mastered the art of celebrating like Copeland’s of New Orleans Atlanta-area restaurants. Guests and friends are invited to both Copeland’s locations for the most authentic Mardi Gras celebration in Atlanta. This event takes place at: Copeland’s of New Orleans – Kennesaw 1142 Ernest W … Continued

HEY! Let’s Read Book Festival! is a half-day filled with activities and resources dedicated to children of color. In addition to books available for purchase from local and nationally-recognized authors, giveaways that feature children of color as the protagonists and main characters, there will be opportunities to foster a love of reading and learning! Food … Continued

Now in its fifth year, the Atlanta Sci-Fi and Fantasy Expo (ASFE) will again celebrate pop culture creators with a family-friendly event at North DeKalb Mall. Artists, writers, actors, game designers, animators, modelers, cosplayers, content developers, and fans will gather to share their craft, instruct and inspire others to explore their own fannish interests. ASFE’s … Continued

Atlanta Brunch Festival celebrates some of the best restaurants in the brunch game serving up tasting size portions of the brunch items they do best. Also featured are brunch beverages like Bloody Marys, Mimosas, beer and wine. There will be live music and a DJ. General Admission tickets include entry and entertainment; food and drink … Continued

The Atlanta Science Festival’s Mathapalooza is an afternoon of puzzles, math games, music, a magic show, math court, math art, and more! This event takes place at: Ebster Recreational Center 105 Electric Ave Decatur, GA 30030

Wear your green, and get ready to sham-ROCK Piedmont Park, the best green space in Atlanta to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with LuckyFest! The best part is the party is one week before St. Patty’s Day Weekend so you get to party extra this year! In keeping with the tradition of supporting local Atlanta business … Continued

The Rescue Dog Olympics festival is a fun dog party to play and interact with other dog lovers in Atlanta! Join them for a fun day in Atlanta to play with your dog and to shine a light on the importance of pet adoption. Be the voice for Atlanta dogs by joining in the fun … Continued

Indie Film Night at Marietta’s Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is like a bite-sized film festival every month, serving up an eclectic selection of both short and feature-length independent films from around the country and the world. Once a month from January through August, The Strand becomes host to some of the most exciting … Continued

The inaugural Rí Rá PaddyFest kicks off with live music, authentic Irish fare and the biggest outdoor festival party to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! The festival opens with the final day of the Six Nations Rugby Championship. Then come outside and join the biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day party on the block. The craic … Continued

Don’t miss Mac McGee’s family-friendly MacFestivus on St. Patrick’s Day in Roswell! The festival includes a 1/2 K road race, live music, Irish dancers, a beer truck, a face painter, and a balloon artist for kids. This event takes place at: The Cottage School 700 Grimes Bridge Rd Roswell, GA30075

Get Lucky in Smyrna! Join them for the 16th Annual St Patrick’s Day Festival at the Market Village, hosted by Atkins Park & Zucca Pizzeria. Party all afternoon Saturday and Sunday with Guinness, Harp and Irish Car Bombs flowing! Enjoy a great lineup of live music, partying and fun! You wont want to miss live … Continued

Social Mess is taking St. Patrick’s Day next level with its new Irish Lights Festival, illuminating the city and bringing in national headliner Lost Kings to play at Park Tavern. Multiple areas of entertainment will be set up featuring a host of DJ’s spinning EDM, tropical house, deep house, progressive house and open format music. … Continued

Fado Irish Pub in Buckhead is closing down the streets in The Shops of Buckhead and throwing ATL’s best block party! This two-day outdoor extravaganza has plenty of outdoor beer and cocktail stations and food trucks, Irish dancers, live DJ and live music all weekend long! This event takes place at: Fado Irish Pub – … Continued

ChangeMaker Faire, in partnership with the Atlanta Science Festival, is a celebration of the Maker Movement. Imagine a county fair with a whole lot of science, technology, and creativity thrown in! Located on STEM-certified Amana Academy Charter School’s Alpharetta campus, community makers, artisans, scientists, students and industry professionals will showcase smart ideas with an eye … Continued

The Publix Atlanta Kids Marathon will show kids what it means to be part of a big city marathon. Held at the same location where the 2020 Olympic Team Trials – Marathon will take place, this race gives kids ages 14 & under the chance to get out, get active, and get acquainted with running … Continued

Join Tulle la la, Atlanta’s premier bridal lifestyle subscription box for our 3rd annual Sweating For The Wedding 5K fun run/walk! Enjoy post-race after party with music, vendors, bites, and beverages.

The city is tickled pink to invite you to their spring celebration, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival! Shop among hundreds of unique art and craft exhibitors, eat your way through the multiple food courts, enjoy cultural performances, listen to live music, and play in the children’s area. The Cherry Blossom Festival originated as a way … Continued

If you like great tasting chicken wings with bold sauces, rockin’ music at a beautiful venue, then you’ll love the annual two-day Wing and Rock Festival held at Etowah River Park in Canton. The 80-acre park features a playground, walking trails and open-air amphitheater plus plenty of parking. Voted one of the Top 10 Food … Continued

As the flowers begin to bloom, Goethe Frühlingsfest will be celebrating the start of spring with a family-friendly event that combines a German-style festival and many things we love such as art, music, street performers, and food. The primary focus of the Goethe-Zentrum is to foster cultural relationships between German-speaking and American people. At the … Continued

Atlanta’s top chefs will be whipping up their favorite brunch treats for an afternoon of fun and music benefiting local non-profit organization Songs For Kids. This year’s fest will feature entertainment from the Tom Petty Show, and special performances from Songs For Kids artists and their mentors. Kiddos will enjoy the super awesome Kid Zone … Continued

From Midtown to Old Fourth Ward to Decatur, The Bloody Mary Festival has scoured Atlanta for the craftiest and most creative bloody Marys. They proudly present the Sunday Funday party of the year: The Bloody Mary Festival – Atlanta. Tickets include the most delicious Bloody Marys, made by the finest bars and restaurants in Atlanta. … Continued

Cultured South presents Atlanta Fermentation Fest. This unique event was created from a love of fermentation. Fermentation Fest is a free family event that provides education, hands-on fun, and a diverse experience for all. The event celebrates all things Fermentation from kombucha to kraut to beer. Attendees can expect fermented products from around two dozen … Continued

McDonald’s All American Games Fan Fest, is a free, family-oriented event leading up to the 42nd annual All American Games. The McDonald’s All American Games Fan Fest will celebrate the intersection of sports with interactive basketball-themed activities, entertainment for the whole family and McDonald’s food. The event will be emceed by Atlanta radio personality, Big … Continued

Georgia Farmers Market Association is thrilled to announce our first annual Local Low Country Boil dinner, hosted by B’s Cracklin BBQ. The Local Low Country Boil dinner will benefit our Just Food Farmers Markets launching this June, 2019. Just Food Farmers Markets will create equitable access to fresh, local food for Georgia families through sliding … Continued

The Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration in Blackburn Park. The festival is both family-friendly and dog-friendly with activities for all ages and all pooches. It began in 2014 when the City of Brookhaven planted 240 Yoshino and Kwanzan Cherry Trees in Blackburn Park. Attendees can stroll the artist market, buy food … Continued