If you happen to catch the best Atlanta weekend events and want to wait for some of the bigger events, then Atlanta’s summer festivals are what you want to attend.
This summer, there are going to be some awesome events that you don’t want to miss, especially outdoors.
We’re going to show you some of the best summer festivals the city has to offer. You don’t want to miss any of these!
Here Are The Best Atlanta Summer Festivals To Attend
From Comic Con to Music Midtown and more, some great summer festivals in Atlanta that are coming up.
In this article, we’ll go over some of the best summer festivals in Atlanta for you to attend in 2022. Some of these events may stretch into the fall, but you’ll enjoy them all the same!
Atlanta Summer Beer Fest
The Atlanta Summer Beer Fest is set for Saturday, June 17, 2023. The event will feature more than 200 beers, many from local Atlanta breweries, as well as wine varieties.
Virginia-Highland Summerfest
The Virginia-Highland Summerfest is happening June 9, Friday Night Kick-off: 6pm – 9 pm and June 10: Saturday Festival: 11am – 7pm in Midtown Atlanta.
The festival and feature fine artists, live music, a KidsFest, and lots of food festival vendors to Virginia Highland, plus a Peachtree Road Race qualifying 5K run! Read more.
Juneteenth Festival
The Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival is set to take place on Fri, Jun 16, 12 – 10 PM in downtown Atlanta. Get the details.
Atlanta Ice Cream Festival
The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival returns to the city on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 11 AM – 6 PM. This year’s Atlanta Ice Cream Festival is once again slated to take place at Piedmont Park in Midtown. We’ll update you with the latest details as they come in. See more details.
August Festivals
Black Writers Weekend
Black Writers Weekend is a three-day festival which aims to celebrate black writers in film and publishing. The event takes place this year August 4-6, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Atlanta Summer Wine Fest
The Atlanta Summer Wine Fest is set for Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 12 noon to 10 p.m. The event is taking place at City Winery in Midtown Atlanta.
BeRaggae Music & Arts Festival
The BeRaggae Music & Arts Festival is happening this weekend in Midtown Atlanta. Thousands of people are expected to converge on Piedmont Park for three days of authentic Caribbean food, music and fun for the culture and diaspora. Learn more.
Date & Time:
AUGUST 11-13, 2023
Fri:1pm-11pm
Sat: 12pm-11pm
Sun: 12pm-11pm
Location:
Piedmont Park, 1320 Monroe Drive, NE Atlanta, GA. 30309
BronzeLens Film Festival
The BronzeLens Festival 2023 will take place in Atlanta, Georgia. The dates have not been confirmed yet, but here are some of the top events you can expect to experience:
- Film Selections
- Movie Screenings
- Workshops
- Networking Opportunities
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival will be held Tue, Sep 12 – Sun, Sep 17, 2023. The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival will feature scores of the best chefs, mixologists and culinary experts in the Southeast. Buy tickets here.
Imagine Festival
The Imagine Music Festival comes to Atlanta on Fri, Sep 15, 2023 – Sun, Sep 17, 2023 to offer some of the hottest artists in music. Buy some tickets.
Atlanta Greek Festival
The Atlanta Greek Festival is taking place Friday, September through Sunday, September 24, 2023 this year. Learn more here.
Atlanta Creole Food Festival
Do you love jambalaya, etoufee and the other bayou goodies? Don’t miss the Atlanta Creole Food Festival, which takes this June in the city.
Date and Time:
Sat, June 24, 2023, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Atlanta Underground Film Festival
The Atlanta Underground Film Festival is a great place to meet and greet other cinema buffs. The event will be held August 3-6, 2023. There will be a mix of live indoor & outdoor screenings, as well as online screenings.
Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival
The Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, 19, 2023, is a two-day outdoor family-oriented event that will have something for all ages.
A boon for the city’s thriving arts community, the event is one of the Southeast’s largest arts and craft festivals.
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
Atlanta art and music scene will converge once again this year at the Summer Shade Festival at Grant Park. The one-day event is slated for Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27 from 12 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Learn more.
Music Midtown
Music Midtown is going down on Friday, September 15, 2023 – Saturday, September 16, 2023 in Midtown Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. Here’s what you need to know about the festival. Get early bird tickets here.
Final Word
If you want to really have a good time outside in Atlanta, Georgia, going to a festival is a must.
Atlanta in the summertime is one of the most fun places you could ever be: hot weather, live music and cold beer can be had in abundance. All you have to do is attend one of the many summer festivals. But which ones are the best?
Whether you enjoy food-focused festivals, or some downhome blues under the sunset. We’re going to cover them all.
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