Atlanta's Special Events
Annual Events and Festivals
Inman Park Festival Arts Agenda, Music and Nightlife, Neighborhoods, Festivals
Friday April 22, 2022 12:00 pm EDT
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 well as recommendations.
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Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Culture, Festivals
Thursday March 17, 2022 12:00 pm EDT
This year's event has been cancelled.Browse the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade schedule.
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Atlanta United Block Party Culture, Festivals
Saturday March 5, 2022 12:00 pm EST
Browse the Atlanta United Block Party schedule. No dates set for the 2022 4th Annual Block Party
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Black History Month Parade Culture, Festivals
Saturday February 19, 2022 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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The Peach Drop 2021-2022 Culture, Festivals, Wiki Event Pages
Friday December 31, 2021 11:00 pm EST
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.
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Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl 2021 Culture, Festivals
Thursday December 30, 2021 07:00 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 (no 2021 info) Culture, Arts Agenda, Festivals
Saturday November 20, 2021 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 2021 Arts Agenda, Movies and TV, Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Friday October 22, 2021 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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AJC Decatur Book Festival 2021 Culture, Festivals
Saturday October 2, 2021 10:00 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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Atlanta Design Festival Arts Agenda, Movies and TV, Festivals
Saturday October 2, 2021 12:00 am EDT
The Atlanta Design Festival is postponed to October 2—10, 2021. Browse the Atlanta Design Festival schedule as well as recommendations.
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Piedmont Park Arts Festival Arts Agenda, Festivals
Saturday August 21, 2021 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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Grant Park Summer Shade Festival Arts Agenda, Music and Nightlife, Neighborhoods, Festivals
Saturday August 21, 2021 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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Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2021 Arts, Arts Agenda, Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Friday August 6, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
The Dogwood Festival will take place Friday, August 6 – Sunday, August 8.
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National Black Arts Festival (no 2021 info) Arts Agenda, Movies and TV, Festivals
Saturday July 24, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
We have no current information about the National Black Arts Festival schedule. Check back here for updates.
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Peachtree Road Race Culture, Festivals
Saturday July 3, 2021 12:00 am EDT
The Peachtree Road Race will take place July 3-4th, 2021. Browse the Peachtree Road Race schedule as well as recommendations.
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Juneteenth Atlanta Culture, Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Friday June 18, 2021 12:00 am EDT
Juneteenth was held June 18-20 this year. Juneteenth Browse the Juneteenth Atlanta schedule as well as recommendations.
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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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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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Netherworld Haunted House 2019 Culture, Festivals
Wednesday October 2, 2019 11:03 am EDT
Mysterious and spooky three decades on.
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Upcoming ATL Festivals
Teal Trot 5K for Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Saturday September 18, 2021 07:45 am EDT
Chastain Park
Cost: $30 and up
Festivals
Presented by Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, Teal Trot is a family-friendly 5K walk/run to rais...
$30 and up [click here for more]
$30 and up [click here for more]
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30th Annual Marietta StreetFest
Saturday September 18, 2021 09:00 am EDT
Marietta Square
Cost: Free
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Free Events
The 30th annual Marietta StreetFest brings family fun, live music, arts & crafts, and classic cars b...
Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
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African Culture and Arts Festival
Saturday September 18, 2021 11:00 am EDT
Rhodes Jordan Park
Cost: Free
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Free Events,
Music
Categories: African American Culture
Family friendly festival celebrating African American Culture a...
Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
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The Veggie Taste - 11th Annual
Saturday September 18, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Gold Lot
Cost: $5
Festivals,
Food and Drink
Categories: Vegan Food Tasting Festival
We are celebrating 11 years Supporting attendees with their ...
$5 [click here for more]
$5 [click here for more]
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Buckhead Fine Arts Festival 2021
Saturday September 18, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Buckhead Village
Cost: Free
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Free Events
An art festival in the heart of Bulkhead!
Free [click here for more]
T
he Buckhead Fine Arts Festival is a two-day fine art out...Free [click here for more]
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Music Midtown 2021 - Day 1
Saturday September 18, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Piedmont Park
Cost: $50-$650
Community,
Festivals,
Music
Music Midtown features a diverse lineup of over 30 artists across 4 stages. Be it rock and roll, hip...
$50-$650 [click here for more]
$50-$650 [click here for more]
Tucktoberfest™
Saturday September 18, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Tucker Brewing Company
Cost: Free
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Free Events,
Music
Fourth Annual Tucktoberfest™: Tucker Brewing Company, an Atlanta-based brewery located in Tucker, Ga...
Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
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Pittsburgh Yards Community Celebration
Saturday September 18, 2021 12:30 pm EDT
Pittsburgh Yards
Cost: Free
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Free Events,
Music
Categories: Family and children activities, marketplace
We’ve come a long way in our journey to crea...
Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
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Saleka at Music Midtown 2021
Saturday September 18, 2021 01:30 pm EDT
Piedmont Park
Cost: $50-$650
Festivals,
Music
Music Midtown Verizon Stage
$50-$650 [click here for more]
$50-$650 [click here for more]
Artisans Arts and Crafts Show at Aurora Cineplex-Sun Sept 19th ( 10am-6pm)
Sunday September 19, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf
Cost: Free to Browse/ Purchases start at $ 5+
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Free Events
Categories: #ArtsandCrafts #ArtsandCraftsFair #ArtsandCraftsShow #ArtisansArtsandCrafts
ARTISAN ARTS...
Free to Browse/ Purchases start at $ 5+ [click here for more]
Free to Browse/ Purchases start at $ 5+ [click here for more]
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Aurora Cineplex's 11th Birthday Bash Carnival-Sun Sept 19th--BOGO Everything--Movies, Mini Golf, Food 10am-8pm
Sunday September 19, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf
Cost: Free Carnival/ Movies & Mini Golf Range--$ 6-$ 10 / Concessions --$ 1.50-$ 8 --and BOGO all of it.
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Free Events
Categories: #Festival #Party #Movies #Mini Golf #Entertainment #Attraction #Free #Carnival #Film #Ci...
Free Carnival/ Movies & Mini Golf Range$ 6-$ 10 / Concessions $ 1.50-$ 8 --and BOGO all of it.
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Free Carnival/ Movies & Mini Golf Range
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JapanFest Atlanta 2021
Sunday September 19, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Gwinnett Convention Center & Arena
Cost: $10-15
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Music
JapanFest Atlanta 2021 - Join us in celebrating JapanFest's 35th Anniversary! Come enjoy live music ...
$10-15 [click here for more]
$10-15 [click here for more]
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Imagine Music Festival 2021 - Day 3
Sunday September 19, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Chattahoochee Hills
Cost: $189-$289
Festivals,
Music
All stages at Chattahoochee Hills, GA, south of Atlanta.
$189-$289 [click here for more]
The Day Two Lineup:
$189-$289 [click here for more]
Music Midtown 2021 - Day 2
Sunday September 19, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Piedmont Park
Cost: $50-$650
Community,
Festivals,
Music
Music Midtown features a diverse lineup of over 30 artists across 4 stages. Be it rock and roll, hip...
$50-$650 [click here for more]
$50-$650 [click here for more]
American Craft Council (ACC) Online Marketplace & Atlanta/Southeast Craft Week
Monday September 20, 2021 12:00 am EDT
Buckhead Village
Cost: Free
Arts Agenda,
Arts Agenda::Visual Arts,
Festivals,
Free Events
Categories: Shopping
Atlanta/Southeast Craft Week is an online marketplace event connecting American...
Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
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Outlaw Music Festival
Wednesday September 22, 2021 05:15 pm EDT
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Cost: $71
Festivals,
Music,
Music::Concerts
The 2021 Outlaw Music Festival Tour featuring Willie Nelson, Sturgill Simpson, Nathaniel Rateliff & ...
$71 [click here for more]
$71 [click here for more]
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SCAD AnimationFest 2021
Thursday September 23, 2021 11:00 am EDT
Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta
Cost: $40.00
Arts Agenda,
Festivals
Presented by SCADFILM, SCAD's signature AnimationFest returns virtually September 23-25! The highly ...
$40.00 [click here for more]
$40.00 [click here for more]
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2021 North Georgia State Fair Thursday Septmeber 23rd
Thursday September 23, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center
Cost: $7
Music,
Festivals
Annual state fair in Marietta, with carnival, animal shows, performers, exhibits, food, beauty pagea...
$7 [click here for more]
$7 [click here for more]
2021 North Georgia State Fair Monday October 4th
Thursday September 23, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center
Cost: $7
Music,
Festivals
Annual state fair in Marietta, with carnival, animal shows, performers, exhibits, food, beauty pagea...
$7 [click here for more]
$7 [click here for more]
2021 North Georgia State Fair Friday September 24th
Friday September 24, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center
Cost: $7
Music,
Festivals
Annual state fair in Marietta, with carnival, animal shows, performers, exhibits, food, beauty pagea...
$7 [click here for more]
$7 [click here for more]
2021 Atlanta Greek Festival Friday Septmeber 24th
Friday September 24, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
Cost: $10+
Music,
Festivals
For over four decades, our Greek Orthodox Christian community has opened its doors to host one of th...
$10+ [click here for more]
$10+ [click here for more]
Atlanta Small Business Candidate Forums
Friday September 24, 2021 02:00 pm EDT
Our Bar ATL
Cost: Free
Festivals
Atlanta Small Business Candidate Forums at Our Bar ATL!
Free [click here for more]
Friday, 9/24
339 Edgewood Ave SE
Free [click here for more]
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CANCELLED 2021 Oktoberfest Atlanta Friday September 24th
Friday September 24, 2021 09:00 pm EDT
Inman Park Neighborhood Association
Cost: TBA
Music,
Festivals
Annual German heritage festival in Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark, with German and craft beers, Germ...
TBA [click here for more]
TBA [click here for more]
The Ultimate Sugar Show
Saturday September 25, 2021 10:00 am EDT
Cobb Galleria Centre
Cost: $20 - $40
Arts Agenda::Visual Arts,
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Food and Drink::Classes and Demos,
Food and Drink::Food Festivals and Events
You're invited to Georgia's Largest Baking and Sweets Show. The Ultimate Sugar Show is the ultimate ...
$20 - $40 [click here for more]
$20 - $40 [click here for more]
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Sandy Springs Artsapalooza 2021
Saturday September 25, 2021 10:00 am EDT
City of Sandy Springs
Cost: Free
Arts Agenda,
Festivals,
Food and Drink,
Free Events
The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the 9th Annual Sandy Springs Artsapalo...
Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
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2021 North Georgia State Fair Saturday September 25th
Saturday September 25, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center
Cost: $7
Music,
Festivals
Annual state fair in Marietta, with carnival, animal shows, performers, exhibits, food, beauty pagea...
$7 [click here for more]
$7 [click here for more]
2021 Atlanta Greek Festival Saturday September 25th
Saturday September 25, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
Cost: $10+
Music,
Festivals
For over four decades, our Greek Orthodox Christian community has opened its doors to host one of th...
$10+ [click here for more]
$10+ [click here for more]
2021 Virginia Highlands Summerfest Saturday September 25th
Saturday September 25, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
John C Howell Park
Cost: Free
Music,
Festivals
Annual neighborhood festival in Virginia-Highland, with arts market, live music and other enterainme...
Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
2021 Sweet Auburn Music Fest Saturday September 25th
Saturday September 25, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Downtown Atlanta
Cost: Free
Music,
Festivals
Annual R&B, hip-hop, and gospel music festival off Auburn Avenue, with food, children
Free [click here for more]
Free [click here for more]
Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival 2021
Saturday September 25, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival Site
Cost: $35-$45 kids under 12 free
Festivals
CL's Hal Horowitz: It’s fortunate that the tiny town of Thomson, Georgia (population around 6500), h...
$35-$45 kids under 12 free [click here for more]
CL RECOMMENDS
$35-$45 kids under 12 free [click here for more]
Coverage
Atlanta Fair 2022 (maybe) Festivals
Friday March 4, 2022 12:00 pm EST
Atlanta Fair was expected to return March 2021
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Winter Festivals in Atlanta Festivals
Monday November 1, 2021 01:24 pm EDT
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 2021 Festivals
Saturday October 16, 2021 04:00 pm EDT
The L5P Halloween Festival will be back in person October 16-17, 2021.
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Atlanta Jazz Festival 2021 Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Sunday September 5, 2021 01:00 pm EDT
Atlanta Jazz Festival returns Labor Day Weekend 2021. The event will take place in Piedmont Park Sunday, September 5th and Monday, September 6th.
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Dragon Con 2021 Festivals
Thursday September 2, 2021 10:00 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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Music Festivals in Atlanta Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Wednesday September 1, 2021 04:44 pm EDT
Interested in the Atlanta's Music Festivals? Music Midtown, Shaky Knees, A3C, ImagineFest, Jazz Festival, Sweetwater 420 Fest. Creative Loafing's has all the info.
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Fall Festivals in Atlanta Festivals
Wednesday September 1, 2021 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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Summer Festivals in Atlanta Festivals
Tuesday June 1, 2021 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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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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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.
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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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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Music Midtown 2019 Music and Nightlife, Festivals
Saturday September 14, 2019 12:00 pm EDT
Guide to the 2019 festival
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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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Atlanta's Unique Festivals - Pride, MLK, Peachtree Road Race
