Atlanta Festivals 2022

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.

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 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...

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...

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 Article

Friday March 4, 2022 05:00 pm EST 03/04/2022 5:00 pm

Atlanta Fair returns March 4-April 10, 2022 | 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 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 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 Dogwood Festival 2022 Article

Friday April 8, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 04/08/2022 12:00 pm

The Dogwood Festival will take place Friday, April 8 – Sunday, April 10th, 2022. | more...

2022 Atlanta Film Festival Article

Thursday April 21, 2022 06:00 am EDT 04/21/2022 6:00 am

The 2022 film festival will be held April 21-May 1st. | more...

2022 Inman Park Festival Article

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

The Inman Park Festival will take place April 22-24, 2022 | more...

2022 Sweetwater 420 Fest Article

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

The 2022 SweetWater 420 Fest will be held April 29-May 1st in Centennial Park downtown. | more...

Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival 2022 Article

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

This year's Grilled Cheese Festival will take place April 30, 2022 | 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...

Sweet Auburn Festival 2022 Article

Saturday May 7, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 05/07/2022 12:00 pm

The Sweet Auburn Springfest Festival will take place May 7-8, 2022.  | 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...

Atlanta Jazz Festival 2022 Article

Saturday May 28, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 05/28/2022 12:00 pm

We're expecting the Atlanta Jazz Festival to take place Memorial Day weekend, May 28-29, 2022. | more...

Atlanta Food and Wine Festival 2022 Article

Saturday May 28, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 05/28/2022 12:00 pm

The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival has not been scheduled for 2022. The event is typically held Memorial Day Weekend at Old Fourth Ward Park.  | 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.

Virginia-Highland Summerfest 2022 Article

Saturday June 11, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 06/11/2022 12:00 pm

We're expecting the 2022 Festival to return early June 2022 | more...

Juneteenth Atlanta Article

Saturday June 18, 2022 12:00 am EDT 06/18/2022 12:00 am

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

Peachtree Road Race Article

Sunday July 3, 2022 12:00 am EDT 07/03/2022 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...

Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival (no 2022 info) Article

Saturday July 9, 2022 12:00 am EDT 07/09/2022 12:00 am

There is no update yet on the 2022 Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival.  | more...

Atlanta Ice Cream Festival (no 2022 info) Article

Saturday July 9, 2022 12:00 am EDT 07/09/2022 12:00 am

There is no update yet on the 2021 Atlanta Ice Cream Festival but expect it to take place during the month of July.  | more...

National Black Arts Festival (no 2022 info) Article

Saturday July 23, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 07/23/2022 12:00 pm

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

Comic Con Atlanta 2022 Article

Friday August 5, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 08/05/2022 12:00 pm

The festival is expected to take place next August at its long time venue, the Ga World Congress Center. The 2021 event took place August 6-8th. | more...

Piedmont Park Arts Festival Article

Saturday August 20, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 08/20/2022 12:00 pm

The 2022 Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival schedule has not been released but we're expecting it to occur mid-August.  | more...

Grant Park Summer Shade Festival Article

Saturday August 27, 2022 12:00 am EDT 08/27/2022 12:00 am

The 2022 Grant Park Summer Shade Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 27 & 28th | more...

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.

Dragon Con 2022 Article

Thursday September 1, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 09/01/2022 12:00 pm

Dragon Con 2022 will be held in downtown Atlanta Sept 1st-5th. | more...

2022 WRFG Annual Labor Day Blues BBQ Article

Monday September 5, 2022 01:00 pm EDT 09/05/2022 1:00 pm

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

Imagine Music Festival Article

Friday September 16, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 09/16/2022 12:00 pm

The Imagine Music Festival has been canceled. It was due to take place September 17-19, 2021 in Chattahoochee Hills, GA. We're expecting the Festival ... | more...

Music Midtown 2022 Article

Saturday September 17, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 09/17/2022 12:00 pm

The 2022 Music Midtown is scheduled for Sept 17-18, 2022 in Piedmont Park | more...

AJC Decatur Book Festival 2022 Article

Saturday October 1, 2022 10:00 am EDT 10/01/2022 10:00 am

There are currently no dates held for the Decatur Book Festival but we're expecting it to take place the first weekend in October, 2022.  | more...

Atlanta Design Festival 2022 Article

Saturday October 1, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 10/01/2022 12:00 pm

The Atlanta Design Festival is scheduled for October 1-9, 2022 | more...

2022 Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade Article

Saturday October 15, 2022 04:00 pm EDT 10/15/2022 4:00 pm

We're expecting the L5P Halloween Festival to take place  October 15-16, 2022.  | more...

A3C Festival and Conference 2022 Article

Friday October 21, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 10/21/2022 12:00 pm

We're expecting the A3C Festival to return in October 2022. Check back for more information.  | more...

Stomp and Chomp Chili Cook-Off and Bluegrass Festival Article

Saturday November 5, 2022 12:00 pm EDT 11/05/2022 12:00 pm

We're expecting the 2022 Stomp and Chomp to return November 5, 2022 in Cabbagetown Park.  | more...