From Baseball to Dragon Boats: Check Out These Spring Events in Cobb County

As the flowers bloom and temperatures warm, Cobb County is hosting a variety of exciting events and festivals for families and friends to enjoy together.

Whether you’re looking for fun festivals, dragon boats, or the Savannah Bananas — Cobb County has it all this spring. Here are some of the upcoming events and festivals happening around Cobb County…

• Bubbles & Brews, March 1-31: Throughout March, craft beverage lovers can explore Cobb County’s local breweries, distilleries and wineries. This month-long celebration offers special tastings, events and promotions, providing a unique experience for those looking to savor local flavors.

• Georgia Food + Wine Festival, March 20-23: Held at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta, this premier event showcases Georgia’s finest chefs, farmers, winemakers and distillers. Attendees can indulge in gourmet tastings, cooking demonstrations and exclusive wine pairings, making it a must-visit for culinary enthusiasts.

• Easter Egg Quest, March 24-April 20: The Easter Bunny has hidden 48 over-sized Easter eggs around the City of Powder Springs for kids and families to locate! This adventure will take families on a quest through Thurman Springs Park and around the downtown area to find all of the eggs.

• Savannah Bananas at Truist Park, March 29-30: For a baseball experience like no other, the Savannah Bananas will offer a show-stopping and action-packed version of baseball during their stop at Truist Park.

• Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival, April 13-14: The Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival is one of North Georgia’s most popular arts and crafts festivals, bringing together over 250 vendors, live entertainment and family-friendly activities in historic downtown Kennesaw. Visitors can explore handcrafted goods, unique artwork and specialty items while enjoying performances, interactive children’s activities and cultural showcases.

• Taste of Marietta, April 27: This annual food festival held on the last Sunday of April showcases over 50 restaurants from around the destination in Marietta Square. It’s a delightful opportunity to sample a diverse array of cuisines and enjoy live entertainment in a historic setting.

• Acworth Dragon Boat Festival, May 3: Taking place at Dallas Landing Park, this festival brings the excitement of dragon boat racing to Acworth. Featuring corporate and community teams racing in 46-foot-long ornamental dragon boats, it’s a unique cultural experience that’s fun for all ages.