Atlanta Festivals
Atlanta is known for both scenery and greenery, and at the first signs of spring we head outdoors. Pay homage to our beautiful blooms at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival and kick off baseball season with hometown heroes - the Atlanta Braves. View a complete list of Atlanta spring festivals below.
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American Craft Council Craft Fair Join us for the Southeast's largest indoor juried craft show! Get inspired and visit hundreds of the country's finest craftmakers as they exhibit contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor, all available for purchase. In an effort to promote understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft, The Fair also features workshops and seminars. |
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St. Patrick's Day Parade Join the 7th largest "Irish City" in North America for one of the South's biggest St. Patty's Day parties! Fun for the entire family, the parade features over 200 participants, including 200 units, including clowns, floats, Bagpipe & Drum Corps, antique cars, and dignitaries from Ireland. The parade ends at Underground Atlanta, where live entertainment, food and dancing continue the festivities. |
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Atlanta Dogwood Festival Originating from a showcase of blooming trees and accomplished artists, this festival is more than 70 years in the making. The Atlanta Dogwood Festival has evolved into one of the largest events in the Southeast. Displaying works from artists across North America, you'll find the country's best painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelry makers, glass blowers and other artists. A few more must-see attractions include live performance art exhibitions, interactive music workshops, and a food festival. |
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Fourth Saturday Family Fun Days at Centennial Olympic Park (April through September) Every fourth Saturday, treat your family to a day of free, themed fun from Spring to Fall. Stocked with educational programming, specialty workshops, and touring shows, this is a can't-miss event. Street performers, family-friendly performances, children's crafts, life-size chess games, contests, prizes and much more round out the day's activities. |
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Atlanta Film Festival 365 Created to build and support the strong independent media arts community of Atlanta, the Atlanta Film Festival 365 is an immersive experience, packed with movies, parties and signature events! Watch films from around the world and help promote the production, exhibition and public awareness of film and video as artistic forms of individual expression. |
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Georgia Renaissance Festival (April through June) Join hundreds of colorfully-clad characters for a medieval European Country Faire. Stroll through the multi-acre kingdom while feasting on hearty food and drink, shop for hand-crafted treasures, and become mesmerized by artisans at work. Ten stages of music and comedy keep you enticed well into the night, while performing animals and games ensure fun for the entire family! |
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Inman Park Festival Widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic event, the Inman Park Festival offers tons of unique experiences. Visit Atlanta's biggest Street Market, offering everything from antique furniture to handcrafted wares. A must-try activity includes the Tour of Homes, featuring Victorian Painted Ladies as well as original loft conversions. The city's quirkiest parade, led by the Inman Park Butterfly, kickstarts the weekend of family fun. A juried art show, live entertainment and dance festival are just a few more of the things you'll find. |
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Laughing Skull Comedy Festival Laugh in the face of those rainy days! April 6-10, the nation's top comedians compete in a city-wide duel of wits, charm and timely quips. The winner receives guest spots on acclaimed stages. A portion of the proceeds benefits Lenny's House - a recovery center focused on teaching life skills and physical rejuvenation. |
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Atlanta Caribbean Carnival 2K11 The 23rd annual Atlanta Caribbean Carnival offers even more music and marvels! Kick off this Memorial Day weekend with Mas and Music - a celebration of Caribbean culture, cuisine and costumes. Festival highlights include the annual Parade of Bands through Downtown, an Artist Market and tons of dance demos. |
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Sweet Auburn SpringFest Sweet Auburn Springfest 2010 is a celebration of 25 years of great festivals on Auburn Avenue. In 1984, civil rights icon Hosea Williams produced the first festival in an effort to bring people back to Auburn Avenue. His vision was to once again see Auburn Avenue as a thriving, bustling center of Black Atlanta's business, social, civic and religious life. Live entertainment, Southern hospitality and tons of activities are just a few sweet things you'll find. |
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Atlanta Jazz Festival Celebrating 32 years of soulful expression, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is the perfect way to start your Memorial Day weekend. Explore Piedmont Park and visit vendors displaying some of the city's finest arts & crafts, food & drinks and merchandise. Also featuring numerous nationally-acclaimed artists, the festival is two days of music and electrified atmosphere. |
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Decatur Arts Festival A 22-year tradition, the Decatur Arts Festival celebrates culture, community and creativity with a weekend exploding with artistic expressions. The weekend starts with the ArtWalk, a leisurely stroll through the city as local shops host free receptions for new art shows. Throughout the day you'll find music, performance art, dancing and special events just for kids and teens. |
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Lasershow Spectacular (May through October) Colorful lasers streak across the night sky, choreographed to well-known theme songs such as Indiana Jones and Star Wars! Also included in the mix are a few more familiar tunes, including The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Lights, graphics, characters and fireworks combine for a stunning evening in Atlanta's natural amphitheatre of Stone Mountain. |
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Atlanta Food & Wine Festival The South has never tasted so good! Eat, drink and enjoy all that's Southern at the 2012 Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. Join award-winning chefs, sommeliers, beverage innovators, and industry experts on a culinary journey through the food and beverage traditions of the South May 10 - 13, 2012 in Midtown, Atlanta. Tickets are available at atlfoodandwinefestival.com |
