Atlanta Festivals
Atlanta is blessed with an amazing array of festivals and fairs that happen all year round. If you are looking for things to do this weekend, today or tomorrow. See our handy guide to the 5 things to do in Atlanta today. We've got critics and reader recommendations for live music, food and wine events, sports, free or those for the family. For a list of neighborhood centric-events or our page of Things to Do in ATL.
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Festivals
Atlanta Dogwood Festival Article
Friday August 7, 2020 12:06 pm EDT
This year's Atlanta Dogwood festival has been postponed to August 7 – August 9, 2020. We'll publish the festival schedule, recommendations and events once the program is released.
Piedmont Park Arts Festival Article
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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Grant Park Summer Shade Festival Article
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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AJC Decatur Book Festival Article
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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National Black Arts Festival Article
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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Dragon Con Article
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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Atlanta Design Festival Article
Saturday September 12, 2020 12:00 am EDT
The Atlanta Design Festival is postponed to September 12—20, 2020.
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Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival Article
Saturday September 12, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
This year's Grilled Cheese festival has been postponed to Saturday, September 12th, 2020. We'll publish the festival schedule once the program is released.
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Atlanta Film Festival Article
Thursday September 17, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
This year's film festival has been postponed to Thursday, September 17 – Sunday, September 27, 2020.
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Music Midtown Article
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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Netherworld Article
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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A3C Festival and Conference Article
Tuesday October 6, 2020 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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Taste of Atlanta Article
Friday October 16, 2020 12:00 am EDT
Browse the schedule Taste of Atlanta as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Shaky Knees Music Festival Article
Friday October 16, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
Shaky Knees has been moved to the weekend of October 16th, 2020. We'll have the Festival schedule once it is released.Browse the Shaky Knees Music Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade Article
Saturday October 17, 2020 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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Peachtree Road Race Article
Thursday November 26, 2020 12:00 am EST
The Peachtree Road Race is postponed to November 26, 2020 - Thanksgiving Day.
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Music
Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2019 Article
Friday April 12, 2019 12:10 pm EDT
Atlanta Dogwood Festival Annual Event
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Music Midtown 2019 Article
Saturday September 14, 2019 12:00 pm EDT
Guide to the 2019 festival
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Shaky Beats Music Festival Article
Friday May 7, 2021 02:54 pm EDT
Shaky Beats will not return in 2020. The 2021 Dates TBA.
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Fall
Fall Festivals in Atlanta Article
Tuesday October 1, 2019 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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Winter
Winter Festivals in Atlanta Article
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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Spring
Spring Festivals in Atlanta Article
Sunday March 1, 2020 12:00 am EST
Check out the Spring Festivals in Atlanta for March, April, and May. your guide to Dogwood Festival, Shaky Knees, 420 Fest, Sweet Auburn, Inman Park Festival.
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Summer
Summer Festivals in Atlanta Article
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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Atlanta Festivals Past
Atlanta Festivals 2008 Article
Wednesday December 31, 2008 01:44 pm EST
Our Atlanta Festival recap for 2008
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Atlanta Festivals 2007 Article
Monday December 31, 2007 01:45 pm EST
Our Atlanta Festival recap for 2007
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Atlanta Festivals 2006 Article
Sunday December 31, 2006 01:46 pm EST
Our Atlanta Festival recap for 2006
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Atlanta Festivals 2005 Article
Saturday December 31, 2005 01:47 pm EST
Our Atlanta Festival recap for 2005
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Atlanta Festivals 2004 Article
Friday December 31, 2004 01:48 pm EST
Our Atlanta Festival recap for 2004
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Atlanta Festivals 2003 Article
Wednesday December 31, 2003 01:50 pm EST
Our Atlanta Festival recap for 2003
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Atlanta Festivals 2002 Article
Tuesday December 31, 2002 01:55 pm EST
Our Atlanta Festival recap for 2002
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Atlanta Festivals 2001 Article
Monday December 31, 2001 01:56 pm EST
Our Atlanta Festival recap for 2001
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Atlanta Festivals 2000 Article
Sunday December 31, 2000 01:58 pm EST
Our Atlanta Festival recap for 2000
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Seasonal
Thanksgiving 2019 Article
Thursday November 26, 2020 12:00 am EST
Peruse Thanksgiving events as well as recommendations for the best places to eat on turkey day. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to Thanksgiving in Atlanta.
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