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Georgia Jugfest & Old Knoxville Days
May 18, 2024
(478) 836-3825
Old Courthouse/Downtown Roberta Square - Knoxville, GA
Two festivals in one to celebrate Middle Georgia's folk pottery tradition. Includes pottery show and auction, heritage skills demonstrations on the field and in Old Courthouse, contemporary and antique pottery sales, craft and folk art sales, children's activities, open historic buildings, antique cars and tractors, quilt show, and more. We will also be holding the Jugfest 5k and 1-mile fun run. Family event with fun for all. Contact the Chamber of Commerce.
Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival
May 18 - 19, 2024
chestateeartists.org
(229) 291-3623
Downtown Square & adjacent Hancock Park - Dahlonega, GA
Chestatee Artists presents the 9th Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival, on May 18 & 19, in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains. The Historic Downtown square will feature quality arts & crafts, free live jazz performances, and wine tasting from local and regional wineries in our Wine & Garden, as well as craft beers. Stay for the weekend in one of Dahlonega's beautiful lodgings and take in the other attractions in and around Dahlonega. See our Chestatee Artists Facebook page for news and photos of our Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival and the artists/crafters accepted.
Emerson Exchange
June 8 - 9, 2024
emersonexchangemarket.com
(678) 964-0483
LakePoint Champions Center - Cartersville, GA
🛍️🌟 Dive into an Unparalleled Shopping Event! 🌟🛍️ Prepare for an unforgettable shopping extravaganza at our monumental Small Business Shopping Event taking over a massive 30,000 square feet within the LakePoint Champion Center! Immerse yourself in a sea of unique small businesses and enjoy convenient on-the-go food options! 🎉 What Awaits You: - Explore an expansive marketplace showcasing a myriad of unique small businesses. - Discover remarkable products and services while enjoying quick, on-the-go food offerings. - Shop 'til you drop amidst a diverse -Embrace the chance to support local businesses while enjoying delicious bites!
CAG Caribbean Cultural Festival
June 22, 2024
caribbeangeorgia.org/festival
(678) 902-4224
Clayton County International Park - Jonesboro, GA
CAG Caribbean Cultural Festival excitement has returned with the anxiously anticipated Festival scheduled for June 22th, 2024. This annual event draws over 10,000 people who love the Caribbean's music, food, festivities,vendors kids' zone and more.
Summer in the City Music & Fireworks
June 28, 2024
(706) 335-2954
Spencer Park - Commerce, GA
Come out to celebrate the fireworks and music downtown! Food Trucks & Fun!
Saint Marys Independence Day Festival
July 4, 2024
(912) 882-4000
downtown waterfront (St Marys River) - Saint Marys, GA
This Annual Independence Day celebration in historic downtown St Marys (Nat'l Park Service gateway to Cumberland Island National Seashore) is set on the St Marys River and its surrounding salt marshes. This family-oriented event (no alcohol) features 5K and 10K races while vendors set up in the early morning, a parade, entertainment throughout the day, rides, & fireworks after dark. Spend the day in a charming setting without intrusive development.
Lift Up Atlanta's Community Festival
July 6, 2024
liftupatlanta.org/events
(678) 245-4622
Gwinett County Fairgrounds - Lawrenceville, GA
Summer fun festival is a fun family event which includes a petting zoo, kids' fun zone, games, vendors, delicious fun food and so much more. Vendor packet at the bottom of the page.
Fireworksfest
July 6, 2024
(423) 240-1240
Catoosa County Colonnade - Ringgold Ga, GA
Join us for a patriotic day at the Catoosa Colonnade filled with craft and food vendors, live bands, kids zone and a fireworks show at dusk. Bring your blankets and chairs and plan a great day with the family! Admission & parking are free!
Concerts on Cherry Summer Series - July
July 19, 2024
(706) 335-2954
205 Cherry Street Parking Venue - Commerce, GA
Featuring Chris Hampton's Band! Bring your lawn chair and your favorite person and enjoy the sounds of music this evening. This is a FREE concert! If you wish to purchase beer or wine from our local restaurants you will need to also purchase a $5 wristband and reusable cup. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED. Pet and kid-friendly concert.
Catoosa Ice Cream Festival
August 10, 2024
(423) 240-1240
The Catoosa Colonnade - Ringgold, GA
Join us for an awesome time with the family enjoying great food, live music, Inflatables, petting zoo, over 150 vendors and of course ICE CREAM!
Concerts on Cherry Summer Series
August 23, 2024
(706) 335-2954
Cherry Street Parking - Commerce, GA
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music. Dine at local restaurants and a $5 wristband purchase gets you able to buy a beer from participating restaurants and bring it to the concert. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL. Proceeds fund Downtown events.
Fall Fest Bands, Brews & BBQ Car Show
September 21, 2024
(706) 335-1899
Spencer Park and Pine Street - Commerce, GA
OMG! Come out and taste BBQ & Chili samples from the best around! Look around and see the coolest cars showing off too! $10 gets you samples of BBQ from our cooking teams and you also get a special event cup and wristband that allows you to grab a beer and walk around the event downtown! The fee goes to help fund the event. You get to vote for your favorite and the winner takes home prizes! It's a fun day downtown scoping out vendors all while listening to some great music. Kid-friendly Celebrate fall downtown!
Suwanee Fest
September 21 - 22, 2024
suwaneefest.com
(770) 945-8996
Town Center - Suwanee, GA
Award-winning family festival including parade, arts and crafts vendors, music and performances, children's activities, street performers, farmers market and a variety of food and beverage vendors located at beautiful Town Center Park and Amphitheater. SEFA awards for Best Festival, Best Volunteers, Event within Event, and more!
Autumn Harvest Festival
September 28, 2024
(423) 240-1240
The Catoosa County Colonnade - Ringgold, GA
Join us for a delicious Autumn Harvest Festival. Come taste and decide which fall food is your favorite. Bring the family to have fun on Inflatables, a petting zoo, listen to LIVE Music and shop over 150 amazing local vendors and food trucks
N. GA Fried Pickle Festival
October 5 - 6, 2024
(423) 650-1388
North Georgia Fairgrounds - Dalton, GA
Shop over 175 vendors, 30 food trucks, entertainment, and more!
Saint Marys Seafood Festival
October 5, 2024
(912) 882-4000
Downtown Waterfront - Saint Marys, GA
Family festival. Encourage vendors to cook seafood and use food trucks. 5K race before the festival officially opens, a parade, food and arts & crafts vendors along the waterfront of the St Marys River and its marshes, and entertainment all day long on the river. Visit our peaceful, minimally-developed pristine waterfront.
Gopher Tortoise Festival
October 5, 2024
(912) 384-1873
Central Square Complex-outdoors - Douglas, GA
The 5th Annual Gopher Tortoise Festival will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9am - 5pm in beautiful Downtown Douglas featuring handmade, homemade & homegrown only arts & crafts show, music & entertainment, a variety of food, children's activities and more! There will be a paid attendance concert at The Martin Centre Saturday evening, just 1 block away from the festival. Band to be named this summer.
Christmas Made in the South / Columbus
November 1 - 4, 2024
madeinthesouthshows.com/columbus-detail
(704) 847-9480
Columbus Convention & Trade Center - Columbus, GA
Creativity abounds as hundreds of artists and craftsmen gather to demonstrate and sell their work. Get a head start on your gift list and enjoy the Christmas shopping experience of the season.
Christmas Made in the South / Macon
November 8 - 10, 2024
MadeintheSouthShows.com
(704) 847-9480
Macon Centreplex - Macon, GA
Creativity abounds as hundreds of artists and craftsmen gather to demonstrate and sell their work. Get a head start on your gift list and enjoy the Christmas shopping experience of the season.
Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival at Lanier Tech
November 9 - 10, 2024
(678) 936-6422
Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College - Cumming, GA
Call For Artists & Craftsmen! Sawnee Association of the Arts 21st Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival - Lanier Tech/Forsyth Conference Center. 100+ talented vendors selling fine art, jewelry, pottery, wood works, fiber, glass, metal works, spa products and bunches more! Santa Claus will be here for photos. Food trucks and merry entertainment! Come kick off the holiday season with us. :)
Christmas Made in the South / Dalton
November 15 - 17, 2024
MadeintheSouthShows.com
(704) 847-9480
Dalton Convention Center - Dalton, GA
As Christmas time approaches what better way to get ready for the holiday season than to stroll the aisles for treasures at this year's award-winning 2nd annual Christmas Made in the South! This nationally acclaimed event is a fantastic way to ease into your holiday shopping and find that special holiday gift for that "hard to shop for" friend.
Santa's Christmas Village Market
November 16, 2024
(423) 240-1240
The Catoosa Colonnade - Ringgold, GA
Join us for a wonderful Christmas event shopping one of the largest Indoor/ Outdoor Christmas village vendor events in the area. Get some Christmas shopping done with over 100 local vendors and Food Trucks. Enjoy inflatables, a petting zoo, FREE photos with Santa and so much more during this Holiday fun.
Atlanta BBQ Store Classic
November 16, 2024
absclassic.com
(770) 402-9858
Cumming Fairgrounds - Cumming, GA
BBQ Contest & Festival benefiting local food bank! 90+ teams will compete on-site, with the public joining on Saturday for Live Music, Shopping, Dining, a People's Choice BBQ Contest and a sneak peek into the world of competition BBQ.
Christmas Made in the South / Savannah
November 22 - 24, 2024
MadeintheSouthShows.com
(704) 847-9480
Savannah Convention Center - Savannah, GA
Creativity abounds as hundreds of artists and craftsmen gather to demonstrate and sell their work. Get a head start on your gift list and enjoy the Christmas shopping experience of the season.
Merry Grinchmas Holiday Market
November 23 - 24, 2024
(423) 650-1388
The Colonnade - Ringgold, GA
Shop over 100 vendors, pictures with the Grinch, and more!
Mulberry Street Arts & Crafts Festival
March 29 - 30, 2025
middlegeorgiaart.org
(478) 744-9557
Mulberry Street between Second & Broadway - Macon, GA
We're getting ready for the 2025 festival and we're planning on making it bigger and better than ever. With wonderful arts and crafts there's something for all ages to enjoy. So save the dates and be ready to SHOP!!!
Events in Lilburn, GA — upcoming
September 2024 (dates not updated)
Oktoberfest Lilburn
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lilburn, GA
Status: Updated 7/13/2023
This Georgia Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-9pm. Admission tickets are $3 - $5. This event will also include: childrens games and inflatables, craft fair, dancing, petting zoo.
October 2024 (dates not updated)
Lilburn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Lilburn City Park, Lilburn, GA
Status: Updated 5/10/2023
This Georgia Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 24 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: children's activities, health fair, non-profit exhibits.