Festivals in Athens, GA.
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Georgia Jugfest & Old Knoxville Days

May 17, 2025

robertacrawfordchamber.org

(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 17 - 18, 2025

chestateeartists.org

(229) 291-3623

Downtown Square & adjacent Hancock Park - Dahlonega, GA

Chestatee Artists presents the 10th Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival, on May 17 & 18, 2025, in the Heart of the North Georgia Mountains. This festival has been Voted BEST OF GEORGIA for the Festival category in 2023 & 2024! The Historic Downtown will feature quality arts & crafts, free live jazz performances, and local wines and craft beer tasting in our Wine & Beer Garden. Hours are 10 am to 6 pm Saturday and 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday. See our Chestatee Artists Facebook page for news and photos of all of our Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival participants.

A Fashion Affair Presents Enchanted

May 31, 2025

afashionaffair.com

(678) 379-3811

Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center - Decatur, GA

About Our Company A Fashion Affair Inc. is a nonprofit production company dedicated to empowering young people through culturally enriching events. We specialize in creating and executing fundraising events for charitable organizations, aligning our efforts with their missions. We raise funds through various initiatives, including fundraising events and sponsorships from like-minded organizations. These funds are used to implement programs that provide artistic opportunities for financially challenged youth in our community, enabling them to explore fashion, dance, and cultural workshops.

CAG Caribbean Cultural Festival

June 7, 2025

caribbeangeorgia.org/festival

(678) 902-4224

Clayton County International Park - Jonesboro, GA

The Caribbean Association of Georgia, Inc., (CAG) will celebrate the 14th Annual CAG Caribbean Cultural Festival, Saturday, June 7th , 2025, at Clayton County International Park, 2300 Walt Stephens Road Jonesboro GA 30253 from 12:00PM. to 8:00PM. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. This year CAG will not only celebrate 14 years of hosting the festival, but the humanitarian organization will continue the tradition of bringing the largest and most highly abut the humanitarian organization will continue the tradition of bringing the largest and most highly anticipated Caribbean anticipated Caribbean celebration to Atlanta

Lake Oconee BBQ and Music Fest

June 14, 2025

bgcncg.com/bbqfest

(970) 485-2391

Farm on Oconee - Greensboro, GA

3rd Annual BBQ and Music Fest to benefit the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club. It is held on the Pecan Grove on Lake Oconee. A tree shaded Fathers Day weekend with fabulous bbq, beer, music and kid zone!

Fireworksfest

July 5, 2025

(423) 240-1240

Catoosa County Colonnade - Ringgold, 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!

Rome Summer Fest

July 19 - 20, 2025

emersonexchangemarket.com

(678) 964-0483

Coosa Valley Fairgrounds - Rome, GA

Rome Summer Fest, a vibrant, family-friendly festival celebrating 100+ small business vendors at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome, GA, on July 19th & 20th and set up day being July 18th! This exciting event will feature live music, delicious food trucks, kids entertainment, bounce houses, and more, attracting a diverse crowd eager to support local businesses. As a vendor, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your products to a wide audience in a fun, high-energy environment. 100% of booth fees go directly toward marketing and promoting the event, ensuring maximum exposure and attendance to make this festival successful for you!

Two Mountains Fine Art Show

August 9, 2025

alliancefordade.com

(706) 657-4488

Dade County High School Event Center - Trenton, GA

The Two Mountains Fine Art Show features the work of artists from the Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee tri-state area. The name highlights the two mountains that border Dade County - Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain. Hosted by the Public Arts Committee of the Alliance for Dade, the event is in its fourth year (formerly called Plum Nelly Depot Art Show). Over 50 artists will display and sell their original, handcrafted work – painting, pottery, jewelry, wood carving, multi-media, glass, eco-printing, gourds, and more!

Lets Bounce Georgia Water Inflatable Festival

August 16 - 17, 2025

touchtheskyevents.com

(423) 650-1388

North GA Fairgrounds - Dalton, GA

Bring the kids with their swimsuits and enjoy a day full of fun! 20 water inflatables, food trucks, craft vendors, and more!

Fall Fest Bands, Brews & BBQ Car Show

September 13, 2025

commercega.gov

(706) 335-2954

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!

N. GA Fried Pickle Festival

October 4 - 5, 2025

touchtheskyevents.com

(423) 650-1388

North Georgia Fairgrounds - Dalton, GA

Shop over 175 vendors, 30 food trucks, entertainment, and more!

Gopher Tortoise Festival

October 4, 2025

visitdouglasga.org

(912) 384-1873

Central Square Complex-outdoors - Douglas, GA

The 5th Annual Gopher Tortoise Festival will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 9am - 4pm 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.

Elisha Winn Fair

October 4 - 5, 2025

gwinnetths.org/winn-house

(770) 849-1742

Elisha Winn House - Dacula, GA

Craft and food vendors, live demonstrations, live bluegrass/country/gospel music (volunteer) on stage. Bluegrass Band-Skillet Lickers are featured musicians. Also War of 1812 reenactors; guided tours of the 1812 period furnished house; there are old outbuildings, including an 1875 one-room school depicting a typical school day; an operating blacksmith shop; an 1820s original jail; a 1907 lighted barn with antique tool display and antique farm equipment; a historical railroad memorabilia display and a handmade quilt raffle. Children Under 12 Free. 10-5 pm Sat and Sun.

Concerts on Cherry Summer Series

October 17, 2025

commercega.gov

(706) 335-2954

205 Cherry Street Parking Venue - Commerce, GA

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.

Christmas Made in the South / Columbus

October 31 - November 2, 2025

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.

Merry Grinchmas Holiday Market

November 1 - 2, 2025

touchtheskyevents.com

(423) 650-1388

The Colonnade - Ringgold, GA

Join us for the Merry Grinchmas Market at the Catoosa Colonnade Event Center! This exciting event will have over 100 vendors to shop, food trucks, FREE pictures with Santa, the Grinch, & Cindy Lou Who!

Christmas Made in the South / Macon

November 7 - 9, 2025

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.

Atlanta BBQ Store Classic

November 15, 2025

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 21 - 23, 2025

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 Market

December 6, 2025

commercega.gov

(706) 335-6417

Commerce Civic Center - Commerce, GA

Crafters, eateries will be on hand for Christmas & Holiday gifts! This annual event continues to be a favorite for vendors and participants! This year we are excited to hold indoors so weather won't matter! Come out and get those one of a kind gifts and don't forget to experience the best food around!

DADE EXPO - Jolly Holiday Market!

December 6, 2025

alliancefordade.com

(706) 657-4488

Dade County High School - Trenton, GA

DADE EXPO-JOLLY HOLIDAY MARKET! 100 exhibitors will be selling gifts, crafts, decor, fine art and one-of-a-kind items just in time for holiday shopping. The kids can make ornaments in Santa's Workshop and the entire family can take a photo with Santa! Hope House Cafe will be selling delicious wraps, drinks, and desserts. One hundred door prizes will be given away! Help support our local small business community and get your shopping done for the season!

World of Chocolate Expo

January 31, 2026

touchtheskyevents.com/product/chattazooga-p..

(423) 650-1388

Colonnade Event Center - Ringgold, GA

A premier chocolate, savories, and gift event to showcase the most delectable items made by talented vendors.