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
East Atlanta Strut in Place 2020 Article
Saturday September 26, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
East Atlanta's premier fall festival.
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A3C Festival and Conference Article
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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Taste of Atlanta (Cancelled) 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 (Cancelled) 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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The Peach Drop Article
Thursday December 31, 2020 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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Music
Music Midtown 2019 Article
Saturday September 14, 2019 12:00 pm EDT
Guide to the 2019 festival
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A3C Festival and Conference 2019 Article
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 Festivals in Atlanta Article
Sunday October 27, 2019 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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Atlanta Jazz Festival Article
Saturday May 23, 2020 12:00 pm EDT
The Jazz Festival is postponed. New dates to be announced. During May, the Festival is offering virtual performances on social media. See CL's listings for more information.
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Juneteenth Atlanta Article
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 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 and then cancelled. We'll publish the festival schedule, recommendations and events next Spring when it returns.
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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A3C Festival and Conference Article
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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Shaky Knees Music Festival (Cancelled) 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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Inman Park Festival Article
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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Sweetwater 420 Fest Article
Friday April 23, 2021 12:00 am EDT
The 2020 Sweetwater 420 Festival was postponed to April 23-25, 2021. All previous purchases are still 100% honored and valid for the 2021 postponement dates.
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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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Imagine Music Festival Article
Friday September 17, 2021 12:00 pm EDT
Browse the Imagine Music Festival schedule as well as recommendations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event.
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Fall
Fall Festivals in Atlanta Article
Thursday October 1, 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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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 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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Christmas and Holiday Events Article
Friday December 25, 2020 12:00 am EST
Browse Christmas events as well as recommendations for the hottest parties and markets. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to Christmas in Atlanta.
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New Years Eve Events Article
Thursday December 31, 2020 12:00 am EST
Browse New Year’s Eve events as well as recommendations for the hottest parties and celebrations. CL's critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to New Year’s Eve in Atlanta.
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