2021-22 Atlanta Festivals

Fall Festivals

With a fresh chill in the air, the Fall Festivals present Atlantans with a final chance to be outdoors and catch some of the biggest events of the year. Music Midtown has historically been the highlight of the season but has played to mixed reviews in the past couple of years as they have sought a younger audience. DragonCon, A3C, Pride, Taste of Atlanta and a great Halloween festivals including the Little Five Points parade are must see events.

September 2021 Festivals

Atlanta Jazz Festival 2021 Article

Sunday September 5, 2021 01:00 pm EDT 09/05/2021 1:00 pm

Atlanta Jazz Festival returns Labor Day Weekend 2021. The event will take place in Piedmont Park Sunday, September 5th and Monday, September 6th.  | more...

2021 WRFG Annual Labor Day Blues BBQ Article

Monday September 6, 2021 01:00 pm EDT 09/06/2021 1:00 pm

WRFG 89.3 Community Radio's Annual Blues/BBQ Celebration | more...

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2021 Article

Saturday September 11, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 09/11/2021 12:00 pm

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival will take place September 11 & 12 for 2021 at Old Fourth Ward Park.  | more...

Imagine Music Festival Article

Friday September 17, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 09/17/2021 12:00 pm

The Imagine Music Festival has been canceled. I was due to take place September 17-19, 2021 in Chattahoochee Hills, GA.  | more...

Music Midtown 2021 Article

Saturday September 18, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 09/18/2021 12:00 pm

Browse the Music Midtown schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.

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Viva Tequila Festival 2021 Event (Event Scheduled)

Saturday September 25, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 09/25/2021 12:00 pm

DAY-LONG FESTIVAL - 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 5 hours of sipping, savory pairing and fun! Enjoy tasting tequilas and signature dishes from local restaura... | more...

October 2021 Festivals

51st Annual Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade 2021 Article

Friday October 8, 2021 12:00 am EDT 10/08/2021 12:00 am

Browse the 51st Annual Atlanta Pride Festival & Parade schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to... | more...

Taste of Atlanta 2021 Article

Friday October 22, 2021 12:00 am EDT 10/22/2021 12:00 am

Browse the schedule Taste of Atlanta as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade 2021 Article

Saturday October 16, 2021 04:00 pm EDT 10/16/2021 4:00 pm

The L5P Halloween Festival will be back in person October 16-17, 2021. | more...

A3C Festival and Conference 2021 Article

Friday October 22, 2021 11:00 am EDT 10/22/2021 11:00 am

Browse the many panels and speakers at A3C Festival and Conference, as well as the musical acts that are a part of the event. CL's critics & readers w... | more...

November 2021 Festivals

Netherworld Haunted House 2019 Article

Wednesday October 2, 2019 11:03 am EDT 10/02/2019 11:03 am

Mysterious and spooky three decades on.  | more...

Atlanta Design Festival Article

Saturday October 2, 2021 12:00 am EDT 10/02/2021 12:00 am

The Atlanta Design Festival is postponed to October 2—10, 2021. Browse the Atlanta Design Festival schedule as well as recommendations.  | more...

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Chomp and Stomp Chili Cook-Off Festival 2021 Article

Saturday November 6, 2021 12:02 am EDT 11/06/2021 12:02 am

Browse information about Chomp and Stomp Chili Cook-Off Festival. Read stories and check out events pertaining to the festival. | more...

Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular (no 2021 info) Article

Saturday November 20, 2021 05:18 pm EST 11/20/2021 5:18 pm

Browse Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guid... | more...

Winter Festivals

As the holiday season approaches, Winter festivals and events offer the chance for families and friends alike together and revel in the most wonderful time of the year. For college football fans, the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl is an exciting winter tradition. Celebrate MLK Day with the MLK March and Rally, and catch the month-long Jewish Film Festival.

Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl 2021 Article

Thursday December 30, 2021 07:00 pm EST 12/30/2021 7:00 pm

Browse information about Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Check out events pertaining to the festival and get up-to-date information about game day. | more...

The Peach Drop 2021-2022 Article

Friday December 31, 2021 11:00 pm EST 12/31/2021 11:00 pm

Browse information pertaining to Atlanta's definitive New Year's event. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the Peach Drop. | more...

MLK Day Article

Monday January 17, 2022 12:00 am EST 01/17/2022 12:00 am

Browse MLK Day events as well as recommendations for the hottest events and parades. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to MLK Da... | more...

Atlanta Winter Beer Fest Article

Saturday February 5, 2022 12:00 pm EST 02/05/2022 12:00 pm

Browse information about the Atlanta Winter Beer Fest. Check out facets of the festival and get up-to-date information about the event. | more...

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Article

Thursday February 3, 2022 12:00 pm EST 02/03/2022 12:00 pm

Browse the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

Black History Month Parade Article

Saturday February 19, 2022 12:00 pm EST 02/19/2022 12:00 pm

Browse the Black History Month Parade schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

Spring Festivals

As Atlanta starts to venture outdoors once again, the Festival season springs to life. The Atlanta Dogwood Festival marks the unofficial start of the Spring.

Atlanta Fair 2022 (maybe) Article

Friday March 4, 2022 12:00 pm EST 03/04/2022 12:00 pm

Atlanta Fair was expected to return March 2021 | more...

Atlanta United Block Party Article

Saturday March 5, 2022 12:00 pm EST 03/05/2022 12:00 pm

Browse the Atlanta United Block Party schedule. No dates set for the 2022 4th Annual Block Party | more...

Atlanta Fermentation Fest (no new dates scheduled) Article

Sunday March 20, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 03/20/2022 12:00 pm

Browse the Atlanta Fermentation Fest schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Article

Thursday March 17, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 03/17/2022 12:00 pm

This year's event has been cancelled.Browse the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade schedule. | more...

Atlanta Film Festival Article

Thursday April 21, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 04/21/2022 12:00 pm

This year's film festival was been held April 22-May 2nd in a virtual format. Browse the Atlanta Film Festival schedule as well as recommendations.  | more...

Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2021 Article

Friday August 6, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 08/06/2021 12:00 pm

The Dogwood Festival will take place Friday, August 6 – Sunday, August 8. | more...

Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival Article

Saturday April 30, 2022 11:30 am EDT 04/30/2022 11:30 am

This year's Grilled Cheese festival has been postponed to Saturday, April 30, 2022. | more...

Sweetwater 420 Fest Article

Friday April 29, 2022 12:00 am EDT 04/29/2022 12:00 am

The Sweetwater 420 Festival was postponed to April 29-May 1 2022. As far as we are aware, all previous purchases are still 100% honored and valid for ... | more...

Inman Park Festival Article

Friday April 22, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 04/22/2022 12:00 pm

This year's Inman Park Festival has been cancelled. 2022 Event Date is scheduled for Apr 22 – 24, 2022. Browse the Inman Park Festival schedule as wel... | more...

Shaky Knees Music Festival 2021 Article

Friday October 22, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 10/22/2021 12:00 pm

Shaky Knees has been moved to the weekend of October 22-24, 2021. We'll have the Festival schedule once it is released. Browse the Shaky Knees Music F... | more...

Shaky Beats Music Festival Article

Friday May 6, 2022 02:54 pm EDT 05/06/2022 2:54 pm

Shaky Beats will not return in 2020. There are no 2021 or 2022 Dates TBA. | more...

Atlanta Jazz Festival 2021 Article

Sunday September 5, 2021 01:00 pm EDT 09/05/2021 1:00 pm

Atlanta Jazz Festival returns Labor Day Weekend 2021. The event will take place in Piedmont Park Sunday, September 5th and Monday, September 6th.  | more...

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 2021 Article

Saturday September 11, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 09/11/2021 12:00 pm

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival will take place September 11 & 12 for 2021 at Old Fourth Ward Park.  | more...

Momocon Article

Thursday May 26, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 05/26/2022 12:00 pm

The next physical MomoCon event will take place May 26-29th, 2022 with a Winterfest By MomoCon, Dec. 18-19th, 2021. Browse the Momocon schedule as wel... | more...

Summer Festivals

It's hot. Damn hot. The Fourth of July and the Peachtree Road Race marks the high point of the Summer but there are great Festivals in the air conditioning and ice cream and other treats for those headed outdoors.

Atlanta Design Festival Article

Saturday October 2, 2021 12:00 am EDT 10/02/2021 12:00 am

The Atlanta Design Festival is postponed to October 2—10, 2021. Browse the Atlanta Design Festival schedule as well as recommendations.  | more...

Juneteenth Atlanta Article

Friday June 18, 2021 12:00 am EDT 06/18/2021 12:00 am

Juneteenth was held June 18-20 this year. Juneteenth Browse the Juneteenth Atlanta schedule as well as recommendations.  | more...

National Black Arts Festival (no 2021 info) Article

Saturday July 24, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 07/24/2021 12:00 pm

We have no current information about the National Black Arts Festival schedule. Check back here for updates.  | more...

Peachtree Road Race Article

Saturday July 3, 2021 12:00 am EDT 07/03/2021 12:00 am

The Peachtree Road Race will take place July 3-4th, 2021. Browse the Peachtree Road Race schedule as well as recommendations.  | more...

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival (no 2021 info) Article

Saturday July 10, 2021 12:00 am EDT 07/10/2021 12:00 am

There is no update yet on the 2021 Atlanta Ice Cream Festival. Browse the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival schedule as well as recommendations.  | more...

Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival (no 2021 info) Article

Sunday July 11, 2021 12:00 am EDT 07/11/2021 12:00 am

There is no update yet on the 2021 Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival.  | more...

Comic Con 2021 Article

Friday August 6, 2021 12:00 pm EDT 08/06/2021 12:00 pm

Comic Con will take place on August 6-8, 2021 | more...

AJC Decatur Book Festival 2021 Article

Saturday October 2, 2021 10:00 am EDT 10/02/2021 10:00 am

Browse the AJC Decatur Book Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

Dragon Con 2021 Article

Thursday September 2, 2021 10:00 am EDT 09/02/2021 10:00 am

Browse the Dragon Con schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

Grant Park Summer Shade Festival Article

Saturday August 21, 2021 12:00 am EDT 08/21/2021 12:00 am

Browse the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

Piedmont Park Arts Festival Article

Saturday August 21, 2021 03:41 pm EDT 08/21/2021 3:41 pm

Browse the Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the even... | more...