Atlanta's Special Events
Annual Events and Festivals
Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2021 - NOW FALL 2021 Arts Agenda, Festivals
Friday April 9, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
The Dogwood Festival will take place in the Fall of 2021.
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Inman Park Festival Arts Agenda, Music and Nightlife, Neighborhoods, Festivals
Thursday April 1, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
This year's Inman Park Festival has been cancelled. 2021 Event Date TBA.
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Peachtree Road Race Culture, Festivals
Thursday November 26, 2020 12:00 am EST
The Peachtree Road Race has gone virtual and is postponed November 26, 2020 - Thanksgiving Day. Browse the Peachtree Road Race schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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A3C Festival and Conference 2021 Arts Agenda, Movies and TV, Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Thursday October 15, 2020 11:00 am EDT
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 weigh in on festival activities.
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East Atlanta Strut in Place 2020 Culture, Festivals
Saturday September 26, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
East Atlanta's premier fall festival.
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Atlanta Design Festival Arts Agenda, Movies and TV, Festivals
Saturday September 12, 2020 12:00 am EDT
The Atlanta Design Festival is postponed to September 12—20, 2020.
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Dragon Con 2020 Culture, Festivals
Thursday September 3, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Browse the Dragon Con schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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National Black Arts Festival Arts Agenda, Movies and TV, Festivals
Saturday August 29, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
Browse the National Black Arts Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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AJC Decatur Book Festival Culture, Festivals
Saturday August 29, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Browse the AJC Decatur Book Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Grant Park Summer Shade Festival Neighborhoods, Arts Agenda, Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Saturday August 22, 2020 12:00 am EDT
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.
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Piedmont Park Arts Festival Arts Agenda, Festivals
Saturday August 15, 2020 03:41 pm EDT
Browse the Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2020 Culture, Arts Agenda, Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Friday August 7, 2020 12:06 pm EDT
This year's Atlanta Dogwood festival has been postponed to August 7 – August 9, 2020 and then cancelled. We'll publish the festival schedule, recommendations and events next Spring when it returns.
Juneteenth Atlanta Culture, Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Friday June 19, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Juneteenth is yet to announce how it will handle the Festival for this year.
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Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Culture, Festivals
Sunday March 15, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
This year's event has been cancelled.
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Atlanta United Block Party Culture, Festivals
Saturday March 7, 2020 12:00 pm EST
Browse the Atlanta United Block Party schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Black History Month Parade Culture, Festivals
Saturday February 22, 2020 12:00 pm EST
Browse the Black History Month Parade schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Culture, Festivals
Saturday December 28, 2019 12:00 pm EST
Browse information about Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Check out events pertaining to the festival and get up-to-date information about game day.
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Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular Culture, Arts Agenda, Festivals
Saturday November 23, 2019 05:18 pm EST
Browse Indie Craft Experience Holiday Shopping Spectacular schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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A3C Festival and Conference 2019 Culture, Arts Agenda, Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Tuesday October 8, 2019 12:00 am EDT
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 weigh in on festival activities.
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Netherworld Haunted House Culture, Festivals
Wednesday October 2, 2019 11:03 am EDT
Mysterious and spooky three decades on
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Upcoming ATL Festivals
The Reluctant Dragon
Friday April 16, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Center For Puppetry Arts
Cost: $16-$22
Arts Agenda,
Festivals
Categories: puppetry
The Reluctant Dragon takes the stage on April 16 in an adaptation of the Kennet...
$16-$22 [click here for more]
$16-$22 [click here for more]
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Putt for Preemies-March of Dimes Fundraiser
Saturday April 17, 2021 12:00 am EDT
Festivals
Categories: Charity, Fundraiser, Entertainment, Games, Mini Golf, Attraction, Leisure
PUTT FOR PREEM...
$15 [click here for more]
$15 [click here for more]
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Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival 2021
Saturday April 17, 2021 11:30 am EDT
Atlantic Station
Cost: $15-$27
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Food and Drink
A FOOD FESTIVAL OF DELICIOUS PROPORTIONS. We're taking a whole day, dedicated to celebrate everyone'...
$15-$27 [click here for more]
$15-$27 [click here for more]
Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 1
Thursday April 22, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Varies
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Festivals
Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]
Varies [click here for more]
Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 2
Friday April 23, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Varies
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Festivals
Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]
Varies [click here for more]
Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 3
Saturday April 24, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Varies
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Festivals
Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]
Varies [click here for more]
Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 4
Sunday April 25, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Varies
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Festivals
Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]
Varies [click here for more]
Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 5
Monday April 26, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Varies
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Festivals
Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]
Varies [click here for more]
Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 6
Tuesday April 27, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Varies
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Festivals
Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]
Varies [click here for more]
Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 7
Wednesday April 28, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Varies
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Festivals
Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]
Varies [click here for more]
Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 8
Thursday April 29, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Varies
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Festivals
Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]
Varies [click here for more]
Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 9
Friday April 30, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Varies
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Festivals
Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]
Varies [click here for more]
The Big Bad Little Red Pig Show
Friday April 30, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Center For Puppetry Arts
Cost: $16-$22
Arts Agenda,
Festivals
Categories: puppetry
Little Red rides into the Center for Puppetry Arts with the Big Bad Wolf workin...
$16-$22 [click here for more]
$16-$22 [click here for more]
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Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 10
Saturday May 1, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Varies
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Festivals
Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]
Varies [click here for more]
Atlanta Film Festival 2021 - Day 11
Sunday May 2, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Varies
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Film,
Festivals
Now in its fourth decade, the Atlanta Film Festival—one of only two-dozen Academy Award® qualifying ...
Varies [click here for more]
Varies [click here for more]
Pinocchio
Friday May 14, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Center For Puppetry Arts
Cost: $16-$22
Arts Agenda,
Festivals
Categories: puppetry
In Pinocchio, upcycled thrift store finds get new life in this unique retelling...
$16-$22 [click here for more]
$16-$22 [click here for more]
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Fight For Air Climb
Saturday May 15, 2021 08:00 am EDT
Truist Park
Cost: $35
Festivals
Categories: Fundraiser
The American Lung Association in Georgia will host the iconic Fight For Air C...
$35 [click here for more]
$35 [click here for more]
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Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival 2021
Saturday May 15, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Chastain Park
Cost: Free
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Free Events,
Music
Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival 2021
Free [click here for more]
FESTIVALS ARE BACK!
The Atlanta Foundation for ...
Free [click here for more]
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2021 Atlanta Congenital Heart Walk
Saturday May 22, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Virtual
Cost: Free (Donations accepted and appreciated)
Festivals,
Free Events
The Congenital Heart Walk directly supports The Children’s Heart Foundation’s mission: to fund the m...
Free (Donations accepted and appreciated) [click here for more]
Free (Donations accepted and appreciated) [click here for more]
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Duluth Spring Arts Festival 2021
Saturday May 22, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Duluth Town Green
Cost: Free
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Free Events
With an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun, the Atlanta Foundation presents this two-day eve...
Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
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Georgia Steeplechase Spring Social with Exhibition Racing
Saturday May 22, 2021 11:00 am EDT
Foxhall Resort
Cost: $50-$1500
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Music
Categories: Sports
Enjoy a beautiful spring day with family and friends at the prestigious Foxhall R...
$50-$1500 [click here for more]
$50-$1500 [click here for more]
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MomoCon 2021 - Day 1
Thursday May 27, 2021 02:00 pm EDT
Georgia World Congress Center
Cost: $15-$80
Arts Agenda,
Community,
Festivals
MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tableto...
$15-$80 [click here for more]
$15-$80 [click here for more]
MomoCon 2021 - Day 2
Friday May 28, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Georgia World Congress Center
Cost: $15-$80
Arts Agenda,
Community,
Festivals
MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tableto...
$15-$80 [click here for more]
$15-$80 [click here for more]
MomoCon 2021 - Day 3
Saturday May 29, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Georgia World Congress Center
Cost: $15-$80
Arts Agenda,
Community,
Festivals
MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tableto...
$15-$80 [click here for more]
$15-$80 [click here for more]
MomoCon 2021 - Day 4
Sunday May 30, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Georgia World Congress Center
Cost: $15-$80
Arts Agenda,
Community,
Festivals
MomoCon brings together fans of Japanese Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tableto...
$15-$80 [click here for more]
$15-$80 [click here for more]
Spring Festival on Ponce 2021
Saturday June 5, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Olmsted Linear Park
Cost: Free
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Free Events
Spring into Atlanta Festival Season with the 11th Annual Spring Festival on Ponce
Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
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Roswell Spring Arts and Craft Festival 2021
Saturday June 12, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Roswell City Hall
Cost: Free
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Free Events
The Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival is a two-day outdoor festival. Roswell is known for its ...
Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
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Lost Art Music Festival
Saturday June 12, 2021 02:00 pm EDT
Foxhall Resort
Cost: $68.25-$168
Festivals,
Music,
Nightlife
Experience music again with Lost Art Music Festival Presented by Cathead Distillery in Douglasville ...
$68.25-$168 [click here for more]
$68.25-$168 [click here for more]
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Atlanta Comic Con 2021- Day 1
Friday August 6, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Georgia World Congress Center
Cost: $30-$60
Arts Agenda,
Community,
Festivals
We’re Imaginarium and our love for comic books, stories, art, and pop-culture is boundless. We run c...
$30-$60 [click here for more]
$30-$60 [click here for more]
Atlanta Comic Con 2021- Day 2
Saturday August 7, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Georgia World Congress Center
Cost: $30-$60
Arts Agenda,
Community,
Festivals
We’re Imaginarium and our love for comic books, stories, art, and pop-culture is boundless. We run c...
$30-$60 [click here for more]
$30-$60 [click here for more]
Coverage
Atlanta Jazz Festival 2021 Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Saturday May 29, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Atlanta Jazz Festival returns Memorial Day Weekend May 29-30, 2021
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Atlanta Fair 2021 Festivals
Friday March 5, 2021 12:00 pm EST
Atlanta Fair expected to return March 2021
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Winter Festivals in Atlanta Festivals
Sunday November 1, 2020 01:24 pm EST
Search for Atlanta Winter Festivals. Take the chill off in December, January and February with CL's guide to MLK Day, Chick-Fil-A Bowl, Jewish Film Festival & more.
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Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade 2020 Festivals
Saturday October 17, 2020 04:00 pm EDT
Saturday, October 17, 4 p.m., with virtual Grand Marshal Puddles Pity Party!
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Fall Festivals in Atlanta Festivals
Sunday October 4, 2020 03:09 pm EDT
Check out the Fall Festivals in Atlanta for September, October, and November your guide to Halloween, DragonCon, Music Midtown, A3C, Pride and Taste of Atlanta.
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Netherworld Festivals
Thursday October 1, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Browse information about Georgia's most popular haunted house. Read stories and check out events pertaining to Netherworld.
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Music Midtown Festivals
Saturday September 19, 2020 12:00 am EDT
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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WRFG Annual Labor Day Blues BBQ Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Monday September 7, 2020 01:00 pm EDT
WRFG 89.3 Community Radio's Annual Blues/BBQ Celebration
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Summer Festivals in Atlanta Festivals
Monday June 1, 2020 04:20 pm EDT
Check out the Summer Festivals in Atlanta for June, July, and August. Your guide to the Peachtree Road Race, Decatur Book Festival, Juneteenth, Fourth of July.
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CULTURE CLASH: Gerald Griffith of VO Atlanta Arts, Festivals
Monday February 17, 2020 03:32 pm EST
A Creative Loafing Podcast
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Annual Atlanta Events and Festivals Festivals
Monday October 21, 2019 03:50 pm EDT
Things to do for the next 12 months in Atlanta
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Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade 2019 Culture, Festivals
Saturday October 19, 2019 12:00 am EDT
Browse a comprehensive guide to one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the country. Check out information pertianing to the Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade.
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Taste of Atlanta 2019 Festivals
Friday October 18, 2019 12:00 am EDT
Browse a guide to Taste of Atlanta's best parties, panels, and dishes. CL critics weigh on on the best the festival has to offer.
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Podcast: Imagine Music Festival 2019 Music and Nightlife, Crib Notes, Festivals
Wednesday September 11, 2019 11:50 am EDT
An interview with Glenn and Madeleine Goodhand of IRIS Presents
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ONE Musicfest survival guide Music and Nightlife, Crib Notes, Festivals
Wednesday September 4, 2019 03:24 pm EDT
Get prepared to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Atlanta’s cultural homecoming
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SCAD AnimationFest 2019 Culture, Festivals
Thursday August 29, 2019 03:45 pm EDT
September 26-28
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AJC Decatur Book Festival 2019 Book Content, Festivals
Thursday August 29, 2019 02:03 pm EDT
2019
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The Atlanta Jazz Festival at 42 Music and Nightlife, Crib Notes, News You May Have Missed, Festivals
Thursday May 16, 2019 04:53 am EDT
Makaya McCraven, Joel Ross, Kandace Springs, and more offer a look at the shape of jazz to come
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Photos: Shaky Knees 2019 Music and Nightlife, Crib Notes, News You May Have Missed, Music Photos, Festivals
Thursday May 16, 2019 04:32 am EDT
Tame Impala, Maggie rogers, Black Lips and more scenes from a Shaky weeend
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Creative Loafing’s Summer Festival Guide 2019 Culture, Arts Agenda, Food and Drink, Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Wednesday May 1, 2019 03:28 pm EDT
Shaky Knees, Dragon Con, A3C, and more
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