Apr.
11
Step back in time at this family-friendly festival featuring jousting, artisan crafts, and delicious food. Perfect for history buffs and fantasy fans alike.
May.
09
Hosted by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, this festival celebrates water conservation and education in the headwaters region of the Chattahoochee River, which is the source of drinking water for millions of Georgians. Enjoy live music, local food and drinks, an Environmental Expo showcasing community organizations, and hands-on activities for all ages to educate about the importance of protecting this vital waterways.
May.
23
One of the largest free jazz festivals in the country and held in Piedmont Park, the festival features world-class jazz performers across multiple stages. Along with music, there’s food vendors, art displays, a kid's zone and a community atmosphere.
May.
23
Held in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, this Memorial Day weekend festival has more than 175 juried artists and craftspeople display and sell original works across 15 categories including painting, photography, jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, and sculpture. Artist demonstrations run throughout the weekend alongside food vendors and live entertainment.
Jun.
05
This annual celebration in the heart of Bacon County in southeast Georgia honors the region's most important crop. Th weekend includes blueberry tastings, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, crafts vendors, a 5k and a fun run.
Jun.
05
How can a county named Peach not have a festival spread across two communities? The Georgia Peach Festival kicks off in Fort Valley, home of the world’s largest peach cobbler, before moving down the road to Byron the following weekend. Both towns take pride in the agricultural heritage that has made this corner of middle Georgia synonymous with the state's most famous fruit. Fresh peach tastings, peach-inspired foods, live entertainment, and a parade make this a sweet summer tradition that brings the whole region together.
Jun.
06
Tucked into the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this celebration of Scottish and Celtic heritage features traditional Highland athletic competitions, bagpipe and drum performances, authentic Scottish food, clan gatherings, and folk dancing.
Jun.
26
Held in the vibrant college town that gave the world several bestselling bands, AthFest fills the streets of downtown Athens each June with free live music performances across multiple indoor and outdoor stages. The event also includes a juried arts and crafts market, local food vendors, and the electric vibe that has made Athens one of the country’s most celebrated music communities for decades.