Fall weather is the perfect time to get outdoors in the cool sun in Georgia. If you love barn fires, pumpkins, sweet potato pie, hay rides and more, check these autumn activities out.
In this article, I’m going to show you the best fall festivals to attend in Georgia. Let’s jump right into the fun.
Here Are The Best Georgia Fall Festivals
In this article, we’ll look at some of the best Georgia festivals you can attend this fall.
Atlanta Fall Wine Festival
The Atlanta Fall Wine Festival is happening Nov. 16 in Old Fourth Ward just across the street from Ponce City Market (whoohoo!) and it runs from1 pm-5 pm.
Atlanta Mimosa Festival
Food and drink have never looked more fun than at the Atlanta Mimosa Festival, which takes place this Oct. 19, 2024 in October in Georgia’s biggest city.
Date & Time:
- Session 1: 12pm-4pm
- Session 2: 6pm-10pm
Location:
Old Fourth Ward Skate Park, 830 Willoughby Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Atlanta Bourbon Festival
The Atlanta Bourbon Festival kicks off with lively spirits and cool music for attendees.
Date & Time:
Sat, Oct. 26, 2024
Location:
755 Echo St NW, Atlanta, GA
Grandiose Grape Wine Festival
The Grandiose Grape Wine Festival will take place in Roswell this fall. Come on out for some vino, live music and more. Learn more here.
Date & Time:
Sat, Nov 5, 2 PM – 5 PM
Location:
Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
– (Jekyll Island, GA) Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival, November 3-4 2023
The Shrimp & Grits Festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4, 2023 on Jekyll Island, Georgia. The Festival brings together some of the best food businesses on the coast and other parts of Georgia.
Date & Time:
- Friday, October 25 from 4–9 PM
- Saturday, October 26 from 10 AM–9 PM
Oktoberfest
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When the weather starts to get a bit cool, throngs of people are going to flock to Helen, Georgia in North Georgia for Oktoberfest.
The Helen, Ga. Oktoberfest, the longest running such festival in the United States, goes from September 5 through October 27. Like its German counterpart, the celebrations are wildly different from weekday to weekend.
The Southern Hart Brewing Co. is also having an Oktoberfest event: HartOberfest Music & Craft Festival in Hartwell.
Date & Time:
October 19, 2024, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location:
Carolina Street on Hartwell Mainstreet, Hartwell, Ga.
Johns Creek Arts Festival 2024
The Johns Creek Arts Festival is back Oct. 19 and 20 in the North Fulton city. It’s happening just off Medlock Bridge Road and features artists showing off their wares, including pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry and more.
Taste & Brews Fall Fest
Taste & Brews Fall Fest comes to Canton, Ga., the second weekend in October. It features live music, and of course, brews and BBQ.
Date & Time:
Sat, October 12 and 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
Location:
Etowah River Park 600 Brown Industrial Parkway Canton, GA 30114Taste of Soul Fest
Friends Fall Festival
The Friends Fall Festival and Pumpkin Painting is an annual event geared toward the entire family. Bring your own pumpkin & make pumpkin art, games & food at Tumlin Park!
Date & Time:
Sat, October 19, 2024, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Location:
Tumlin Park 400 Chestnut Hill Road Southwest Marietta, GA 30064
Little 5 Points Halloween Festival and Parade
The Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade is happening from Oct. 22 and 23. This year, there won’t be a parade. This event will still be just as fun. See the details.
Date & Time:
Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23, 2022
Location:
The parade will creep down Austin and Moreland Avenue and end at Freedom Parkway in Atlanta.
Find a spot to watch on Moreland Ave!
AJC Decatur Book Festival
The AJC Decatur Book Festival is back in-person this year after being virtual the last two years.
That means you are invited to gather with artists, authors, book lovers and more in person. The AJC Decatur Book Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, at the First Baptist Church of Decatur.
Georgia Mountain Fall Fest
The Georgia Mountain Fall Fest kicks off October 8 and runs through the 16th. Come to Hiawassee, Georgia to experience the best in downhome arts and crafts, live music and great food. This year, the festival takes place at Georgia Mountain Fair Inc., 1311 Music Hall Dr..
Georgia State Fair
Come on down to Hampton, Georgia for the Georgia State Fair, which is set for Oct. 1 through 11. The kids can enjoy a petting zoo, rides, and races. Adults can enjoy the live music.
Time:
September 30, 2022 – October 9, 2022
Location
Atlanta Motor Speedway
1500 Tara Pl, Hampton, GA 30228
Fall Festival on Ponce
The Fall Festival on Ponce is set to be an arts and crafts bazaar with food and fun. The event is set for October 9 and 10 at Oak Grove Park.
Time:
Sun, Oct 9, 11 AM – 5 PM
Location:
Olmsted Linear Park 1788 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Braselton Antique and Artisan Festival
The Braselton Antique & Artisan Festival is set for Oct. 22-24. Attendees can shop arts and crafts, including furniture and woodwork. The festival will take place at 115 Harrison St Braselton Ga 30517.
Date & Time:
Friday, October 21, 2022 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday, October 23, 2022, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
Countryside Antiques
115 Harrison St Braselton Ga 30517.
Pumpkin Festival
If you love laser shows, live music and pumpkins, the Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain is a great event. The festival takes place through October 30, 2022.
Other Pumpkin Events Around Georgia:
- Pumpkin Patch Minis (Lawrenceville, Ga.) – Oct. 3
- Pumpkin Patch at Oakland Cemetery (Atlanta, Ga.) – Oct. 8 & 9, 2022
- Bremen Pumpkinfest (Bremen, Ga.)- Oct. 15
- Pumpkins at Callaway (Callaway Gardens) – Sept. 16-30
- The Great Pumpkin Fest (Canton, Ga.) – Oct. 22
Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle
The Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle happens every year in downtown Athens. This year, the event will happen on Saturday, October 29.
Chastain Park Arts Festival
The Chastain Park Arts Festival is slated for Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8, 2021 in Buckhead. The event is put on by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces. This two-day event will feature more than 200 fine local and regional artists and artisans set up along Park Drive in the park. Read more.
Time:
Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
4469 Stella Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30342
Viva Tequila Festival
The Viva Tequila Festival is an annual celebration of Latin America’s favorite alcoholic drink. Held in Atlanta each year, this year’s event will be something special. Get tickets.
Date & Time:
Sun, November 6, 2022, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Location:
West End – Monday Night Brewing Garage 933 Lee St SW , Atlanta, GA 30310
Georgia Farm Festivals
If you want to visit a Georgia farm this year, festivals are a great recreational activity — they also provide food! Here are some farm festivals in Georgia you don’t want to miss.
- Apple Pickin’ Jubilee at Hillcrest Orchards — Through October 31, 2021
- Fall Fun at the Still Farm — Sept. 25 – Oct. 31, 2021
- Mitcham Farm Pumpkin Festival — Oct. 9 and 10, 2021
Final Word
For family and friends, there are a lot of fun things you can do with your family in Atlanta in North Georgia and across the state.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
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