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!
Saint Marys Seafood Festival
October 4, 2025
(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 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; Atlanta History Dancers dancing at 1:00 and will have High Tea Demonstration at 11:30 in the historic Winn House. Free entry to fair.
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.
Magnolia Fine Arts Festival
October 18 - 19, 2025
magnoliaartsfestival.org
(770) 294-3965
Drake Field - Peachtree City, GA
Experience the Magic at the 10th Annual Magnolia Fine Arts Festival! Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Peachtree, the 10th Annual Magnolia Fine Arts Festival transforms Drake Field into a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and culture. This can't-miss weekend is packed with: ✨ Premiere fine artists from across the region 🎭 Live performances that will move you 🎨 Interactive art demos and a student art showcase 🍔 Delicious eats from local food favorites 👧 A magical Kids' Corner bursting with fun activities Whether you're an art lover, a curious wanderer, or just here for the vibe—Magnolia has something for everyone.
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.
Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival at Lanier Tech
November 8 - 9, 2025
sawneeart.org/christmas-festival
(678) 936-6422
Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College - Cumming, GA
Call For Artists & Craftsmen! Sawnee Association of the Arts 22nd 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. :)
Holiday Market at LakePoint
November 15 - 16, 2025
emersonexchangemarket.com
(678) 964-0483
LakePoint Champions Center - Emerson, GA
The Emerson Exchange Holiday Market is an INDOOR festival located at the LakePoint Champions Center in Emerson, GA. Join us for a day filled with unique vendors, live music, food, and fun for the whole family!
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.
Wings & Things Festival and Fly-In
March 21, 2026
Visit Douglas GA Events
(912) 384-1873
Douglas Municipal Airport (southeast Georgia) - Douglas, GA
Visit Douglas-Coffee GA is so excited to announce our spring festival event WINGS & THINGS Festival and Fly-in at the Douglas GA Municipal Airport on Saturday, March 21, 2026! We'll be there all day Saturday with warbirds, antique military vehicles, food trucks, vendors, a kid's area, and so much more. Stay tuned to our Facebook event page under Visit Douglas-Coffee County GA for all the event updates! Grab the family and come out to the airport for a day of fun and history!
Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival
May 16 - 17, 2026
chestateeartists.org
(229) 291-3623
Downtown Square & adjacent Hancock Park - Dahlonega, GA
Chestatee Artists presents the 11th Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival, on May 16 & 17, 2026, 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.
Events in Dalton, GA — upcoming
August 16 - 17, 2025
Lets Bounce Georgia Water Inflatable Festival
North GA Fairgrounds, Dalton, GA
Status: Updated 3/24/2025
This Georgia Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. Admission tickets are $30. This event will also include: 20 inflatables, food trucks, craft vendors, face painting.
September 19 - 21, 2025
FREE Dalton Home Show
Dalton Convention Center, Dalton, GA
Status: Updated 6/25/2025
This Georgia Trade Show will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
September 2025 (dates not updated)
Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
Creative Arts Guild Campus, Dalton, GA
Status: Updated 7/10/2024
This Georgia Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 7 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 7pm-9pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. This event will also include children's multicultural activity hill.
October 4 - 5, 2025
N. GA Fried Pickle Festival
North Georgia Fairgrounds, Dalton, GA
Status: Updated 10/29/2024
This Georgia Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include: face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables.
October 11 - 12, 2025
Prater's Mill Country Fair Fundraising Event
Prater's Mill Historic Site, Dalton, GA
Status: Updated 5/22/2025
This Georgia Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 9am-5pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $12. This event will also include: craft, educational & historical displays, kids train & pony rides, face paint, petting zoo.
October 16 - 25, 2025
North Georgia Fair
Fairgrounds, Dalton, GA
Status: Updated 2/17/2025
This Georgia State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 1pm-11pm; Sun 1pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $6. This event will also include: rides, petting zoo, stage entertainment, sea lions, zerbini circus.
January 9 - 11, 2026
Free Dalton Home Show
Dalton Convention Center, Dalton, GA
Status: Updated 6/25/2025
This Georgia Trade Show-Conference will have commercial/retail and corp./information exhibitors, and no food booths.
May 2026 (dates not updated)
Spring Carnival
North Georgia Fairgrounds, Dalton, GA
Status: Updated 2/17/2025
This Georgia Family & Kids Festival will have no exhibit booths and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 1pm-11pm; Sun 1pm-10pm. Admission tickets are $6. This event will also include: thrilling rides, games, stage entertainment.
