Fall festivals in Georgia fill September, October and November with events galore. Whether you enjoy time in the city at Chastain or Piedmont Park, or you prefer to head into the mountains and watch the leaves change, we’ve got a festival for you! Take your pick between delicious food, family friendly events, finds from the artist market, live music….or have it all.
Here are 50+ of the best fall festivals in Georgia that you’re not going to want to miss!
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FALL FESTIVALS IN GEORGIA: WEEK OF AUG 26 - SEPT 1, 2024
DRAGON*CON
Downtown Atlanta | August 29 - September 2, 2024
Dragon Con is the largest multi-media, pop culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. The Dragon Con Parade is a FREE and spectacular event, for sure! The parade on Peachtree Street offers excellent viewing opportunities for the whole family. Don't miss the other events as well.
Read More: Dragoncon Parade: Everything You Need To Know for an Amazing Time
SKY HIGH BALLOON FESTIVAL
Callaway Gardens | August 30 - September 1, 2024
Labor Day Weekend kicks off with the extraordinary Friday Night Balloon Glow at Callaway Gardens and continues all weekend long. Watch beautiful balloons all aglow or hop in a basket for your own tethered balloon ride. Saturday is filled with family fun, including live music, beach activities, a Kids Zone, and much more. There's something for everyone with a classic car show, disc dog demonstrations and entertaining performers.
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GRAPE STOMP FEST
Paradise Hills, Winery Resort & Spa | August 31, 2024
The Grape Stomp Fest in Blairsville is sure to be a smashing good time. Lunch vendors available, live Music ALL DAY, local vendors and so much more. $25 ticket includes admission, a glass of wine, and your souvenir wine glass. Kids welcome. Grape stomping at 2 & 4 pm.
Read More: Blairsville Ga: A Stunning Mountain Town Filled With Family Adventure
SOLVE & SIP MURDER MYSTERY
Georgia Winery | Ringgold | August 25, 2024
Solve and Sip are murder mystery parties at Georgia Winery in Ringgold where guests take on active roles as characters within an interesting story of betrayal, deception and murder. Guests are given unique character profiles, alibis and motives, not word-for-word scripts. Draw on your own conclusions to the motives and identify the killer as everyone has fun socializing and mingling during the investigation. As the night progresses, one of your fellow guests will be revealed as the murderer (if it is not you)! Tickets include a glass of wine.
The August 25, 2024 theme is English Pub Murder. Other Solve and Sip dates in 2024 are...
- September 22, 2024
- October 27, 2024
MARIETTA ART IN THE PARK
Downtown Marietta |August 31 - September 2, 2024
Art in the Park is Marietta Square’s premier event celebrating the arts by featuring both local and national artist displaying their fine arts on Labor Day weekend. Widely acclaimed as one of the best fine art shows in Atlanta, and the only in Cobb County, this FREE Labor Day tradition in and around Glover Park appeals to patrons and budgets of all ages.
In addition to the incredible 175 Fine Artists, the festival also features: Chalk Spot - a street chalk art display for aspiring artists young and old. Children’s Art Alley - a free interactive ‘make and take’ area. Food Truck Row – for those wanted to grab a bit to eat on the go. The local restaurants will offer indoor and patio style dining. There are unique shops unique shops, boutiques, museums, galleries are all within walking distance to the festival.
FALL FESTIVALS IN GEORGIA:WEEK OF SEPT 2 - SEPT 8, 2024
DRAGON*CON (continued...)
Downtown Atlanta | August 29 - September 2, 2024
Dragon Con is the largest multi-media, pop culture convention focusing on science fiction & fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. The Dragon Con Parade is a FREE and spectacular event, for sure! The parade on Peachtree Street offers excellent viewing opportunities for the whole family. Don't miss the other events as well.
Read More: Dragoncon Parade: Everything You Need To Know for an Amazing Time
MARIETTA ART IN THE PARK (continued...)
Downtown Marietta |August 31 - September 2, 2024
Art in the Park is Marietta Square’s premier event celebrating the arts by featuring both local and national artist displaying their fine arts on Labor Day weekend. Widely acclaimed as one of the best fine art shows in Atlanta, and the only in Cobb County, this FREE Labor Day tradition in and around Glover Park appeals to patrons and budgets of all ages.
In addition to the incredible 175 Fine Artists, the festival also features: Chalk Spot - a street chalk art display for aspiring artists young and old. Children’s Art Alley - a free interactive ‘make and take’ area. Food Truck Row – for those wanted to grab a bit to eat on the go. The local restaurants will offer indoor and patio style dining. There are unique shops unique shops, boutiques, museums, galleries are all within walking distance to the festival.
HELEN OKTOBERFEST
Helen | Select Dates September 5 - October 27, 2024
Beer, brats, bands and Lederhosen - the Helen Oktoberfest has them all. Join the longest running Oktoberfest in the US. The Festhalle in Helen is setup with rows of long tables so you can eat and drink while watching the show. Enjoy a good German beer with a Brat on a roll.... and bring the kids!
Read More: Beer, Brats, Bands, and Lederhosen: Celebrate Helen Oktoberfest
DOC HOLLIDAY FESTIVAL AND BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP
Griffin | September 7, 2024
The 10th annual Doc Holliday Festival and BBQ Championship will take place at Griffin City Park in Griffin. Admission to the festival is FREE.
Griffin-Spalding is known as the home to John Henry “Doc” Holliday, the legendary gunslinger. Holliday grew up in Griffin and later returned after dental school before heading west to Texas.
Explore the birthplace and dental office of “Doc” Holliday and attend this popular annual event. The Doc Holliday Festival includes Shootout at the O.K. Corral reenactments, local vendors, family-friendly entertainment, and more.
The Doc Holliday BBQ Championship is a Georgia BBQ Association event. During this part of the festivities, chefs compete for a portion of the $13,000 total payout. Contestants prepare their best pork loin, pulled pork, or pork rib. Contests for brisket, steak, wings, and desserts will also be held.
No tickets are needed and there is no cost to attend the festival. Free public parking is available in the parking deck on Solomon Street.
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS WINE AND JAZZ FESTIVAL
Ellijay | September 7, 2024
Blue Ridge Wine and Jazz Festival is bringing great music, great wines, fine art, and delicious cuisine, to beautiful Ellijay, GA. They will be offering a diversity of wines from around the world, including those made locally in North Georgia and the North Carolina region.
Enjoy delicious food prepared locally and listen to top jazz performers also from the region. Purchase wine by the glass or bottle and bring your blanket and lawn chairs to relax in while listening to great music.
The focus of the Blue Ridge Mountains Wine & Jazz Festival is for the North Georgia Mountains to be recognized as “A Cultural Tourism Destination”, to feature regional wines being produced locally, provide financial support and opportunities for area students of Jazz music, and awareness to the community as to the importance of this legendary American music style. Tickets available HERE.
Read More: 7+ Ellijay Winery Options for an Unforgettable Daytime Date
YELLOW DAISY FESTIVAL
Stone Mountain Park | Sept. 5-8, 2024
Despite its growth from a small arts & crafts show to the four-day event that it has become today, the Yellow Daisy Festival continues to be a big show with a small-town feel. More than 350 artists and crafters display their works for your appreciation and purchase. Enjoy daily live entertainment, Children's Corner activities, fabulous festival foods and crafter demonstrations throughout the event. FREE with paid parking.
Read More: Your Complete Guide to the Amazing Stone Mountain Yellow Daisy Festival (2024)
CHATTAHOOCHEE MOUNTAIN FAIR
Clarkesville | September 6-14, 2024
The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair is a Habersham County tradition that features family entertainment that includes: carnival, livestock judging, arts & crafts, various exhibits and demonstrations, and nightly entertainment. Come enjoy The Miss Chattahoochee Pageant, talent contests, arts, crafts, livestock shows and thrilling rides all week. New in 2024 (weather permitting) -- Hot Air Balloons!
Tickets are $10 for guests 37" and taller, and Wristbands for Unlimited Rides are $25.
ATLANTA HONG KONG DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Lake Lanier | September 7, 2024
The annual Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Lanier is Georgia’s biggest Hong Kong cultural event of the year. Thousands of competitors and spectators join to cheer their favorite teams, witness cultural events during the opening ceremonies, and indulge in cuisine from around the world.
FALL FESTIVALS IN GEORGIA: WEEK OF SEPT 9 - SEPT 15, 2024
HELEN OKTOBERFEST (continued)
Helen | Select Dates September 5 - October 27, 2024
Beer, brats, bands and Lederhosen - the Helen Oktoberfest has them all. Join the longest running Oktoberfest in the US. The Festhalle in Helen is setup with rows of long tables so you can eat and drink while watching the show. Enjoy a good German beer with a Brat on a roll.... and bring the kids!
CHATTAHOOCHEE MOUNTAIN FAIR (continued)
Clarkesville | September 6-14, 2024
The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair is a Habersham County tradition that features family entertainment that includes: carnival, livestock judging, arts & crafts, various exhibits and demonstrations, and nightly entertainment. Come enjoy The Miss Chattahoochee Pageant, talent contests, arts, crafts, livestock shows and thrilling rides all week. New in 2024 (weather permitting) -- Hot Air Balloons!
Tickets are $10 for guests 37" and taller, and Wristbands for Unlimited Rides are $25.
SANDY SPRINGS ARTSAPALOOZA
Sandy Springs | September 14-15, 2024
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza features more than 150 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more, the festival will transform the beautiful tree-lined streets of Sandy Springs into an expansive outdoor art gallery.
Festival goers will have the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, participate in hands-on art activities, and enjoy live acoustic performances. The award-winning, two-day festival will also have a children's area, gourmet food trucks with healthy alternatives and beverages. The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome.
Read More: 11+ Free Things To Do in Sandy Springs Ga for an Unforgettable Time
BARNESVILLE BUGGY DAYS
Barnesville | Sept 14 - 22, 2024
Barnesville Buggy Days celebrates Barnesville's heritage as the Buggy Capital of the South during the late 1800s. Buggy Days is held on the third full weekend in September. More than 150 artists and crafts persons sell their handmade items on Main Street. Buggies are on display outdoors and in the Old Jail Museum. Food pleasing to every taste is available from hardworking civic clubs. The parade features buggies, floats, horses, and a host of civic groups.
NEW in 2024: Buggy Days is spicing things up with a pizza cook-off held during the car show! Kid’s Park, which previously only featured inflatables, has been significantly expanded. Last year, they introduced Gellyball, and this year, they're adding even more games to delight everyone from small kids to adults, ensuring a fun experience for all attendees. Additionally, the popular cornhole tournament, which made a triumphant return last year, will now take place during the concert at Summer's Field.
OCMULGEE INDIGENOUS CELEBRATION
Ocmulgee National Monument | Macon | September 14-15, 2024
Named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, the Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration shares this vital piece of American history with some 17,000+ guests to the Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon each year, allowing new generations to understand the Native American heritage, arts, and culture first-hand through interaction and observation.
Discover the mounds, artifacts and nature within the 702-acre Georgia National Monument in Macon. The Visitor Center, featuring over 2,000 artifacts and displays, will be open to the public.
Read More: Ocmulgee National Monument: An Unforgettable Living-History Journey
IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Kingston Downs | Not Happening in 2024
Note: The Imagine Music Festival is taking a pause in 2024.
Imagine Music Festival (IMF) is an electronic dance music and immersive art festival. In addition to top electronic musicians, DJ's and bands, wander through a fantastic atmosphere filled with mind-bending circus performers, mermaids, sea creatures, and art installations.
MUSIC MIDTOWN
Midtown Atlanta | Not Happening in 2024
Note: Music Midtown is going on hiatus in 2024.
Music Midtown features a diverse lineup of over 30 artists across 4 stages. Be it rock and roll, hip hop, pop, electronic, or anything in between, Music Midtown has been Atlanta’s premier festival for music lovers of all kinds since 1994.
Read More: Atlanta Music Festivals: A Noteworthy List of 31+ of Metro's Best
FALL FESTIVALS IN GEORGIA: WEEK OF SEPT 16 - SEPT 22, 2024
SHAKY KNEES MUSIC FESTIVAL
🌎 More Information | September 19-21, 2025 |📍Central Park, Atlanta | 🏆 365 Favorite
With more than 60 bands each year, Shaky Knees is a rock-lover’s dream. Since its inception in 2013, Shaky Knees has featured a diverse lineup ranging from world-renowned acts to up-and-coming artists. Take it from a music festival pro – these VIP tickets are worth every penny!
HELEN OKTOBERFEST (continued)
Helen | Select Dates September 5 - October 27, 2024
Beer, brats, bands and Lederhosen - the Helen Oktoberfest has them all. Join the longest running Oktoberfest in the US. The Festhalle in Helen is setup with rows of long tables so you can eat and drink while watching the show. Enjoy a good German beer with a Brat on a roll.... and bring the kids!
BARNESVILLE BUGGY DAYS (continued)
Barnesville | Sept 14 - 22, 2024
Barnesville Buggy Days celebrates Barnesville's heritage as the Buggy Capital of the South during the late 1800s. Buggy Days is held on the third full weekend in September. More than 150 artists and crafts persons sell their handmade items on Main Street. Buggies are on display outdoors and in the Old Jail Museum. Food pleasing to every taste is available from hardworking civic clubs. The parade features buggies, floats, horses, and a host of civic groups.
NEW in 2024: Buggy Days is spicing things up with a pizza cook-off held during the car show! Kid’s Park, which previously only featured inflatables, has been significantly expanded. Last year, they introduced Gellyball, and this year, they're adding even more games to delight everyone from small kids to adults, ensuring a fun experience for all attendees. Additionally, the popular cornhole tournament, which made a triumphant return last year, will now take place during the concert at Summer's Field.
ARTS IN THE HEART OF AUGUSTA
Augusta Common | September 20-22, 2024
Arts in the Heart of Augusta is a 2 1/2 day celebration of food, arts, diversity and culture.
Enjoy a juried Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Market with over 150 vendors, a Global Village with food from more than 20 countries, five stages stacked with live entertainment and much more. The large Family Area is packed with interactive children’s activities, street performers, public art, and a Young Artists Market. This award winning festival is produced each year by the Greater Augusta Arts Council.
Read More: The Best Things To Do in Augusta Ga: A Weekend Itinerary
JAPANFEST ATLANTA
Duluth | Gas South Convention Center | September 21-22, 2024
JapanFest will feature a variety of musical performances sure to suit all ages and interests, including taiko drumming, J-Rock and J-Pop, and classical music. Dance performances will include both traditional and modern Japanese dance, as well as traditional Okinawan dance. All are invited to join in the spirited Bon dance! A variety of cultural demonstrations, including Ikebana and the Japanese Tea Ceremony, will be a great way for Japanese enthusiasts and anyone who wants to learn more about Japan, to experience Japanese culture.
BUCKHEAD ARTS FESTIVAL
Buckhead | September 21 - 22, 2024
Held in the heart of Buckhead, home to one of the city’s most enthusiastic art buying communities, the two-day Buckhead Arts Festival will feature approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalworkers, glass artists, jewelers and more.
Festival goers can also soak up the sun and cityscape, while enjoying artist demonstrations and live acoustic music. The dynamic merchants in and surrounding the festival in the Buckhead Village will provide a variety of beverage and food offerings. Free to attend, the festival is rain or shine, open to all ages, and four-legged friends are welcome.
ATLANTA INDIA FESTIVAL
Roswell | September 21, 2024
The 6th annual Atlanta India Festival in Roswell, GA, will give you a chance to become immersed in the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of India. This event, taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 1950 Old Alabama Road, promises an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages. This festival features food vendors, a marketplace, live music and dance performances, a volleyball tournament, and a free medical camp. Admission is FREE.
NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR
Marietta | Jim R Miller Park | September 19-29, 2024
The largest fair in Metro Atlanta takes over Jim R Miller Park in Marietta with rides, concerts, food, pageants, a flower show and more. The North Georgia State Fair is a must visit! Ages 10 and under admitted FREE, all others are $10. Parking is $5.
BIG RED APPLE FESTIVAL
Cornelia | September 21, 2024
The Big Red Apple Festival is a long standing North Georgia tradition that continues to draw crowds from all over the southeast to Cornelia for a weekend of fall fun in one of the most beautiful areas of the state. Enjoy entertainment at the depot, browse local artisans and their crafts, Car Show, food from regional vendors, Kid Zone for some fun, and much more. Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FALL FESTIVALS IN GEORGIA: WEEK OF SEPT 23-29, 2024
HELEN OKTOBERFEST (continued)
Helen | Select Dates September 5 - October 27, 2024
Beer, brats, bands and Lederhosen - the Helen Oktoberfest has them all. Join the longest running Oktoberfest in the US. The Festhalle in Helen is setup with rows of long tables so you can eat and drink while watching the show. Enjoy a good German beer with a Brat on a roll.... and bring the kids!
NORTH GEORGIA STATE FAIR (continued)
Marietta | Jim R Miller Park | September 19-29, 2024
The largest fair in Metro Atlanta takes over Jim R Miller Park in Marietta with rides, concerts, food, pageants, a flower show and more. The North Georgia State Fair is a must visit! Ages 10 and under admitted FREE, all others are $10. Parking is $5.
ROSWELL WINE FESTIVAL
Roswell | September 28-29, 2024
During the Roswell Wine Festival, you can take a leisurely stroll along Canton Street to sample wines from your favorite participating restaurants and businesses, while enjoying live music from notable local bands. Ticket holders will receive complimentary wine tastings and a commemorative glass.
The Roswell Wine Festival will include a VIP-only session on Saturday, September 28 from 5pm-8pm and General Admission on Sunday, September 29 2pm-5pm. VIP ticket holders on Sunday get admission beginning at 1pm. This is a 21+ event.
RIVERFEST
Canton| September 28-29, 2024
Featured against the banks of the Etowah River Park in Canton, the Riverfest Arts & Crafts festival raises funds to support Cherokee County children in need. The two-day festival draws over 25,000 patrons, over 150 arts crafts exhibitors, 10-15 concessionaires, and a host of local entertainers.
PLAINS PEANUT FESTIVAL
Plains, GA | September 28, 2024
Plains Peanut Festival is fun for all ages. Activities include a road race, fun run, folk play, all day entertainment, Kiddie rides, arts & craft vendors, food vendors, SAM Shortline train rides and more.
SWEET AUBURN MUSIC FEST
Sweet Auburn District | September 28-29, 2024
The Sweet Auburn Music Fest features live music, good food, national artists and celebrities - ALL FREE! If you are looking for a perfect blend of music, people, food, entertainment, and culture, welcome home.
From upcoming acts to timeless R&B & Gospel stars to Alternative Greats, the Sweet Auburn Music Fest has it all. It is a family gathering of Food, Fun, and Music. What everyone loves. Enjoy the international food court, art vendors, small business owners and socialize with all the people from throughout the Southeast.
DULUTH FALL FESTIVAL
Downtown Duluth| September 28-29, 2024
Established to promote fellowship and raise funds for their historic community, the Duluth Fall Festival is a town-wide celebration. Get ready for concerts, carnival rides, parades, plenty of shopping—and the real star of the show—the local fare.
OKTOBERFEST ATLANTA
Old Fourth Ward | TBD
Note: As of August 2024, dates have not yet been announced for this year's festival.
Put on your lederhosen and join in for a full weekend of German-themed fun at Oktoberfest Atlanta! Enjoy a variety of deliciously cold German beers, craft beer from Bell's Brewing, German food, live music, and an abundance of games and Oktoberfest-themed activities!
GEORGIA STATE FAIR
Atlanta Motor Speedway | September 27 - October 6, 2024
The Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton offer plenty of family-friendly fun. Enjoy exciting attractions and show, live music, your favorite fair foods, carnival rides, kid-friendly rides, and more. The Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show cannot be missed.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and kids 4 and under are FREE. Carnival ride passes are available for $25 on weekdays and $30 on weekends. $10 parking.
LULA FALL FESTIVAL
Train Depot in Lula, Ga | September 28-29, 2024
The Lula Fall Festival is a free event filled with fun. Artists and craftsmen bring their folk art, pottery, hand-crafted items from across North Georgia. Enjoy children’s activities, fantastic food and entertainment.
FALL FESTIVALS IN GEORGIA: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 6, 2024
HELEN OKTOBERFEST (continued)
Helen | Select Dates September 5 - October 27, 2024
Beer, brats, bands and Lederhosen - the Helen Oktoberfest has them all. Join the longest running Oktoberfest in the US. The Festhalle in Helen is setup with rows of long tables so you can eat and drink while watching the show. Enjoy a good German beer with a Brat on a roll.... and bring the kids!
GEORGIA STATE FAIR (continued)
Atlanta Motor Speedway | September 27 - October 6, 2024
The Georgia State Fair at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton offer plenty of family-friendly fun. Enjoy exciting attractions and show, live music, your favorite fair foods, carnival rides, kid-friendly rides, and more. The Jurassic Kingdom Dinosaur Show cannot be missed.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and kids 4 and under are FREE. Carnival ride passes are available for $25 on weekdays and $30 on weekends. $10 parking.
FALL FEST IN CANDLER PARK
Candler Park | October 5-6, 2024
Fall Fest in Candler Park is among the most beloved festivals in metro Atlanta. Two days of music, art, food, games, rides and special attractions draw 20,000 people a day to a beautiful in-town park and onto the streets of the surrounding neighborhood. And the cost of entrance? Free.
DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL
Downtown Decatur | October 4-5, 2024
The Decatur Book Festival is back in 2024! This awesome festival is the largest independent book festival in the country and one of the five largest overall. Since its launch, more than 1,000 world-class authors and hundreds of thousands of festival-goers have crowded the historic downtown Decatur square to enjoy book signings, author readings, panel discussions, an interactive children's area, live music, parades, cooking demonstrations, poetry slams, writing workshops, and more.
This year’s two-day festival will kick off with the keynote event on Friday, October 4, and a full day of author panels and other activities on Saturday, October 5.
THE COTTON FAIR
Gay, GA | Oct 5-6, 2024
The Cotton Fair has been a staple in the community of Gay, Georgia, for over 50 years. Each year during the first weekend of May and October, the Craft Festival brings a bustling crowd into our historic town. The festival is a chance to discover unique, skilled artisans and one-of-a-kind antiques—it feels like stepping back in time.
ST. MARYS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Waterfront Park| October 5, 2024
The St. Marys Seafood Festival brings a full day of family fun in St. Marys, including a 5K and 10K run, a themed parade featuring floats, fire trucks, tractors, and golf carts, and, of course, seafood concessionaires. You’ll also find entertainment, demonstrations, arts & crafts vendors, and more.
A favorite part of the day will be the food! The restaurants will be offering seafood festival specials and there will be food trucks and vendors with sensational seafood fare. The Kiwanis Club will have a booth with several seafood choices.
The festival is on the waterfront in St. Marys historic district and offers visitors a relaxing small-town feel.
CUMMING COUNTRY FAIR
Cumming Fairgrounds | October 3-13, 2024
The Cumming Country Fair is an affordable family outing providing entertainment around every corner. There is free daily attractions, free concerts, discount days and free living history exhibits in the Heritage and Indian Villages.
Read More: Cumming, Ga: 27+ Things To Do That Will Surprise You
SUWANEE TASTE OF BBQ & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Suwanee | Oct 5, 2024
The Suwanee Taste of BBQ and Music Festival is a family friendly event that takes place in Suwanee annually. The festival takes place on Saturday and the hours are 10am to 6pm. This is a community family festival featuring a Taste of BBQ, LIVE Music plus Local Vendors, an Artist Market and a Family Fun Zone with activities for children of all ages.
The Suwanee Taste of BBQ & Music Festival is a fundraiser for Project Green, a local kids non-profit and is free to attend for all. Their live music & entertainment is sponsored by ARN - All Right Now Entertainment featuring local Atlanta based artists.
FALL FESTIVAL ON PONCE
Olmsted Linear Park | Oct 5-6, 2024
The Festival on Ponce is an Atlanta arts and crafts festival set in the historic park, Olmsted Linear Park. Visitors will enjoy the gorgeous landscape designed by one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted Sr. along with over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and “outsider art”.
In addition to the fine arts, there will be a children’s area and local food and beverage. The event is free to attend, open to all ages, and dogs are welcome.
FALL FESTIVALS IN GEORGIA: WEEK OF OCT 7 - OCT 13, 2024
HELEN OKTOBERFEST (continued)
Helen | Select Dates September 5 - October 27, 2024
Beer, brats, bands and Lederhosen - the Helen Oktoberfest has them all. Join the longest running Oktoberfest in the US. The Festhalle in Helen is setup with rows of long tables so you can eat and drink while watching the show. Enjoy a good German beer with a Brat on a roll.... and bring the kids!
CUMMING COUNTRY FAIR (continued)
Cumming Fairgrounds | October 3-13, 2024
The Cumming Country Fair is an affordable family outing providing entertainment around every corner. There is free daily attractions, free concerts, discount days and free living history exhibits in the Heritage and Indian Villages.
GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FALL FESTIVAL
Hiawassee | October 11-19, 2024
With its mild temperatures and beautiful scenery there is no better place to be than the North Georgia Mountains in the fall, and attending the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival in Hiawassee is a great way to experience it.
Each October, the 9-day event features exciting musical performances, Arts & Craft vendors, educational demonstrations, a cooking contest, a flower show and the ever-popular Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers’ Convention.
Read More: 52+ Things To Do in Hiawassee, GA on Beautiful Lake Chatuge
BLAIRSVILLE SORGHUM FESTIVAL
Meeks Park |October 12-13 & 19-20, 2024
The Blairsville Sorghum Festival has been a part of Blairsville's heritage for more than 40 years. Arts, crafts, exhibits, food, music, activities, square dance, biscuit eating, pole climbing, log sawing, horseshoe pitching, rock throwing and, of course, sorghum mill grinding cane and cooking sorghum.
Rad More: Blairsville Ga: A Stunning Mountain Town Filled With Family Adventure
GEORGIA APPLE FESTIVAL
Ellijay | October 12-13 & October 19-20, 2024
Welcome to North Georgia! The Georgia Apple Festival brings two exciting weekends to Ellijay, Georgia, every year with hundreds of vendors offering food, art, crafts, and more, as well as visitors from all over.
You can find all the details about this awesome fest here: Ellijay Apple Festival 2024: Fall Fun for the Whole Family!
RIDE THE RAILS FESTIVAL
Mineral Bluff | October 12-13 & November 29-30, 2024
The Ride the Rails Festival features a 5-mile round-trip ride by Railroad Motor Car traveling through the Iron Bridge over the beautiful Toccoa River to Murphy Junction and returning over the bridge back to the Historic Mineral Bluff Depot. Then, you can take a short ride on the genuine Railroad Hand Car. Kids can ride the miniature 7½ gauge hand car for free!
OLD FOURTH WARD PARK ARTS FESTIVAL
Old Fourth Ward Park | October 12-13, 2024
Join the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces as they celebrate the return of the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival. The two-day festival will once again be held in Atlanta’s picturesque Historic Fourth Ward Park that is conveniently located along the bustling Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail.
Festival goers are invited to explore painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, woodwork and handcrafted items. The festival also features live music in the amphitheater, local food vendors, drinks, a children’s area, art demonstrations, games, and much more. The event is free to attend, open to all ages and dogs are welcome.
FALL FESTIVALS IN GEORGIA: WEEK OF OCT 14 - OCT 20, 2024
HELEN OKTOBERFEST (continued)
Helen | Select Dates September 5 - October 27, 2024
Beer, brats, bands and Lederhosen - the Helen Oktoberfest has them all. Join the longest running Oktoberfest in the US. The Festhalle in Helen is setup with rows of long tables so you can eat and drink while watching the show. Enjoy a good German beer with a Brat on a roll.... and bring the kids!
STONE MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES
Stone Mountain Park | October 19-20, 2024
Head out to Stone Mountain Park for the Scottish Highland Games!
One of the premier Scottish festivals in the US, Stone Mountain Highland Games will feature colorful pipe bands, Scottish Athletics, Piping and Drumming competitions, Highland dancers competing before judges of worldwide renown, Country Dancing, Scottish Harping and Fiddling. Scottish foods and drink, clan tents and vendors selling lovely goods imported from the British Isles, and Celtic performers are also a part of this traditional gathering.
Don your tartans if you have them and come join everyone. No tartan? That's OK too! EVERYONE can be Scottish for this special weekend celebration.
Read More: 2024 Stone Mountain Highland Games: An Insider’s Guide on the Best Scottish Heritage Festival
GOLD RUSH DAYS FESTIVAL
Dahlonega | October 19-20, 2024
Gold Rush Days are always held the third full weekend in October. It is a time for thousands to come and see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega’s 1828 discovery of gold. Over 200 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event.
It is estimated that a crowd of over 200,000 visit over the weekend to join in the fun and excitement!
Read More: 15+ Awesome Things To Do in Dahlonega You’ll Love
PINE LAKE LAKEFEST
Pine Lake | October 19-20, 2024
Pine Lake's LakeFest returns to the shores of beautiful Pine Lake, Georgia, on October 19 and 20, 2024. On that weekend, the city will transform its lakefront into a marketplace featuring handmade work by local artists and crafters, street performers, food trucks, and festival treats.
There will be live music both days, family games and contests on the Beach with prizes, a Kids’ Carnival, a Pet Parade, and don't miss the "Floatzilla!"—LakeFest's signature wild water parade! Admission and parking are free.
LITTLE 5 POINTS HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL & PARADE
Little 5 Points | October 19-20, 2024
The Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade is the signature Halloween festival in the southeast and one of the top ten Halloween events in the country. It is staged in Little 5 Points, Atlanta’s premiere business, arts and music district.
Each October, over 35,000 people flock to Little 5 Points to enjoy great food and drink, live entertainment and the best Halloween parade in the South!
Read More: Everything You Need to Know about the Amazing Little 5 Points Halloween Parade & Festival
RHYTHM & BREWS FESTIVAL
Greensboro | Lake Oconee | October 26, 2024
General admission to the Rhythm and Brews Festival in Greensboro is $150 and includes access to the craft beer and wine tasting, concert and shuttle service. The beer and wine garden will provide more than 30 craft selections for tasting and several award-winning food trucks will be on-site to provide culinary pairings. Guests must be 21 and older to attend.
FALL FESTIVALS IN GEORGIA: WEEK OF OCT 21 - OCT 27, 2024
HELEN OKTOBERFEST (continued)
Helen | Select Dates September 5 - October 27, 2024
Beer, brats, bands and Lederhosen - the Helen Oktoberfest has them all. Join the longest running Oktoberfest in the US. The Festhalle in Helen is setup with rows of long tables so you can eat and drink while watching the show. Enjoy a good German beer with a Brat on a roll.... and bring the kids!
WEST FEST AT BOOTH WESTERN ART MUSEUM
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville | October 26, 2024
Grab your cowboy hat and join the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA, for the totally revamped West Fest!
Entertainment includes re-enactments of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, vendors, live music, Native American dancing, food trucks, children’s train and hay rides, living history encampments, chuckwagons, petting zoo, mechanical calf roping, and more. Free children’s art projects and activities are also included with admission. Festival is included with Museum admission.
Read More: Booth Museum: A Legendary Western Museum in the South
SHRIMP AND GRITS FESTIVAL
Jekyll Island | October 25-26, 2024
In celebration of a dish synonymous with the South, Jekyll Island – which is nestled along Georgia’s coastline midway between Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, FL – will host the annual Shrimp & Grits Festival.
Sample individual approaches to the classic dish, from a professional cooking competition and craft brew fest to a carefully curated array of hand-selected arts and crafts merchants and live music, this soiree that pays homage to a Southern culinary specialty is not one to miss.
Sue was judge for the festival one year and it was a tasty job, and the shrimp and grits - worthy of a trip to the festival.
Read More: Jekyll Island GA: Protected Coastal Beauty With Resort Fun
CHIAHA HARVEST FAIR
Ridge Ferry Park in Rome | October 26-27, 2024
A toe-tappin', cider-sippin', fun-for-everyone arts festival. Chiaha has grown into a juried show of artists and craftsmen from all over the country, including many demonstrators, sharing the tricks of their craft throughout the weekend.
The festival is known for its stellar entertainment, featuring musicians from far and near. Local food vendors will surely satisfy your craving for delicious, hand-prepared treats.
Read More: 11 Free or Cheap Things To Do in Rome Ga You’ll Love
SOLVE & SIP MURDER MYSTERY
Georgia Winery | Ringgold | October 27, 2024
Solve and Sip are murder mystery parties at Georgia Winery in Ringgold where guests take on active roles as characters within an interesting story of betrayal, deception and murder. Guests are given unique character profiles, alibis and motives, not word-for-word scripts. Draw on your own conclusions to the motives and identify the killer as everyone has fun socializing and mingling during the investigation. As the night progresses, one of your fellow guests will be revealed as the murderer (if it is not you)! Tickets include a glass of wine.
The October 27, 2024 theme is Escape Room Mystery.
FALL FESTIVALS IN GEORGIA: NOVEMBER 2024
CHASTAIN PARK ARTS FESTIVAL
Atlanta | Nov 2-3, 2024
Featuring more than 185 talented painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more, the Chastain Park Arts Festival will transform Chastain Park into an expansive outdoor art gallery.
Festival goers are invited to view artist demonstrations, participate in hands-on art activities and enjoy live acoustic performances while taking in breathtaking fall scenery. The award-winning, two-day festival will also have a children's play area in the adjacent green space, gourmet food trucks, beverages and more.
The festival is free to attend, open to all ages, and four-legged friends are welcome.
CABBAGETOWN CHOMP AND STOMP
Cabbagetown | Atlanta | November 2, 2024
Cabbagetown’s Chomp and Stomp Chili Cookoff and Bluegrass Festival is heading into town Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 11am – 6pm. At this amazing festival, you’ll find plenty of delicious chili, lots of live music, beer, and tons of fun in the heart of Atlanta — right through the Krog Street Tunnel.
Attending the festival is FREE, but if you want to eat chili, you must purchase an official spoon at their physical presale locations (Little’s, Sweet Cheats, or Mikkelson’s Market) or at the festival. Once you have your spoon, you can work your way through the festival, trying all the delicious chili on hand.
ATLANTA CHILI COOKOFF
Brook Run Park | Dunwoody | November 16, 2024
The Atlanta Chili Cook Off is a fun filled afternoon of family & healthy competition. We’re not sure who enjoys this event more, the competitor's dressing up to serve ticket goers as they compete for the most spirited team or the die-hard chili cooker’s wanting to take home one of the coveted trophies. Come taste chili from 50+ amateurs, restaurants & caterers while listening to DJ Suspense. Tickets HERE.
FALL FESTIVALS IN GEORGIA FAQ
What is the most famous fall tradition?
One of the most famous fall traditions in Georgia is apple picking. Check out our Essential Apple Picking Georgia Guide to find the best places to experience apple picking and fall fun.
What are some popular fall traditions in the United States?
Some of the most popular fall traditions in the United States include apple picking, visiting a pumpkin patch, enjoying warm drinks by the fire, taking scenic drives, enjoying the changing leaves, football, and of course, fall festivals!
What is the most famous festival in the world in the fall?
Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, is considered the most popular fall festival in the world. More than 6 million people attend the festival each year! (That's a lot of beer!)
MORE INFORMATION FOR YOUR TRIP TO GEORGIA
- YOUR GEORGIA VACATION
- PUMPKIN FEST: Best Tips for an Amazing Time at the Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival
- PUMPKIN PATCHES: Pumpkin Patch Georgia: 15+ Best Patches for a Smashing-Good Time
- GEORGIA APPLES: Types of Apples in Georgia & the Best Time To Pick Them
- FALL COLOR: 13 Best Georgia State Parks for Gorgeous Fall Leaf Color
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