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Atlanta Festivals in June

We don’t have to wait for the actual Solstice to know it’s summertime in Atlanta. The heat is on, the days are long, and school’s out!

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♦ Flying Colors Butterfly Festival

June 1 and 2, 2024
Chattahoochee Nature Center

Have a close-up encounter with a butterfly at this annual event in Roswell. If you can’t get tickets for the festival, you can still visit the butterfly house at the nature center on another day.
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♦ Little 5 Points Busker Takeover

June 7 to 9, 2024
Little 5 Points Business District
FREE

This vibrant, family-friendly street festival turns the L5P area into a bustling hub of creativity and entertainment. For three days, you can enjoy an eclectic mix of street performers.
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♦ Virginia-Highland Summerfest

June 8 and 9, 2024
Virginia Avenue, between Highland & Park

Enjoy live bands, shop for arts and crafs, indulge in great food, and take advantage of everything this local street fest has to offer. KidsFest is another component, and it’s located in nearby John Howell Park.
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◊ Lavender Harvest Fest

No info yet for 2024
Mitcham Farm
(Near Covington, GA)

This is just the second year for this fun agricultural festival, featuring all things lavender. Pick your own lavender, enjoy live Bluegrass music, shop for arts/crafts, and eat yummy food.
Details for Lavender Fest

♦ Bluesberry & Beer Festival

June 15, 2024
Downtown Norcross

Downtown Norcross has the blues! Come to the historic square for FREE live blues music, $5 beers, blueberry sangria, and berry-inspired cocktails and food. (Also, merchant specials!)
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♦ Suwanee Summer Porch Jam

June 16, 2023
Old Town Suwanee

It’s an old-timey summer block party PLUS a music festival! Musicians play at multiple venues as you stroll along, and there are food trucks on site. Pure fun on a summer evening!
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♦ Juneteenth Celebrations & Observances

June 19th (and other dates)
Multiple locations

The big event in Atlanta is the annual Juneteenth Parade & Music Festival — but there are lots of special events and observances. Since June 18th falls on a Wednesday in 2024, there are plenty of events on the weekends before and after the big day.
The link below will take you to the complete list of things to do for Juneteenth in Atlanta.
Find a Juneteenth event near you

♦ Live in Roswell Street Festival

June 20, 2024
(and 3rd Thursdays thru October)
Downtown Roswell

This is a monthly street festival featuring food, music, vendor booths, and more. It takes place on the third Thursdays of each month from April thru October.
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♦ McDonough Caribbean Cultural Festival

June 22, 2024
Clayton County International Park
Jonesboro

Free admission! Live music, vendors, games, kids area, and more.
Go to the festival website

♦ Atlanta Mushroom Festival

June 23, 2024
Park Tavern in Piedmont Park
$10 (early bird tickets)

Fostering community, education, and awareness about mushrooms! Live music, food and drink, vendors, educators, and more.
Go to the festival website

♦ Alpharetta Art in the Park

June 27 and 28, 2024
(and other dates)
Downtown Alpharetta

This art market places an emphasis on handcrafted goods by local artists and craftspeople. It occurs on the last weekend of the month, June thru September.
Details for Art in the Park

Atlanta Festivals in July

It’s a scorcher out there — so pack your sunscreen and your water bottle for these high-summer festivals and celebrations.

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♦ 4th of July Celebrations

July 3 to 5, 2024
Multiple locations

Is there anything as festive as the Fourth of July? Check out our huge list of fireworks, live concerts, parades, community celebrations, and everything going on for the Independence Day weekend.
Find fireworks & celebrations near you

♦ Alive in Roswell Street Festival

July 18, 2024
(and other dates)

This monthly street festival features food, music, vendor booths, and more. It takes place on the third Thursdays of each month, from April through October.
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♦ Cumming Music Festival

July 20, 2024

This one-day music fest takes place at the Cumming Fairgrounds. It’s super affordable for general admission — or you can splurge on the VIP experience. Featuring some of the nation’s best tribute acts, plus food trucks, a kids area, and more.
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♦ Light Up the Night Festival

July 20, 2024
Ronald Bridges Park
5047 Union Street
Union City, GA 30291

This family-friendly event in Union City features music, food trucks, and a laser light show that will paint the sky with colors. This year, there is also a back-to-school bash that features a giveaway of free backpacks and school supplies.

♦ Canton River Rock Music Festival

July 26 and 27, 2024
Etowah River Park
Canton
FREE

This is a FREE 2-day music fest in Etowah River Park, in Canton. It features live music, craft booths, food and beverage vendors, and a kids activity area. It’s family-friendly!

The featured headline act on Friday is Bryce Leatherwood — the winner of Season 22 of The Voice.
On Saturday, the headline act is Mark Chestnutt, a country artist with 14 number-one hits!
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◊ Atlanta Ice Cream Festival

July 27, 2024
Piedmont Park

Come to Piedmont Park for ice cream, live music, and vendors.
Admission is FREE.
Go to the Ice Cream Festival website

♦ Alpharetta Art in the Park

July 27 and 28, 2024
Downtown Alpharetta

This art market emphasizes handcrafted goods by local artisans. It occurs on the last weekend of each month from June through September.

Atlanta Festivals in August

There is plenty of summer left! These events range from fine-arts festivals to back-to-school bashes for the kids.

NOTE: The August list continues through Labor Day Weekend.

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◊ Cobb International Film Festival

August 1 to August 4, 2024
Strand Theatre
Marietta Square

This is an affordable festival for film aficionados. A single day pass is just $15, a weekend pass is $25, and the full festival pass (Thursday thru Sunday) is $50.
More info and tickets

♦ Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade

August 3, 2024
Midtown

Anyone can walk in this owl-themed lantern parade. The parade steps off around 9 p.m, leaving Colony Square and making a one-mile loop in Midtown.
Details for the lantern parade

♦ Duluth Chalk Art Festival

August 9 and 10, 2024
Downtown Duluth

You’ll be dazzled by the work of professional chalk artists who will transform the pavement into mind-bending 3D illusions and stunning masterpieces. Work on a chalk mural with others, stroll the art walk in Parsons Alley, enjoy yummy food and drink, and shop with local vendors.
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♦ Colors of India Festival

August 10 and 11, 2024
Stone Mountain Park

This is a ticketed event. The festival features a Colors of India Parade, a drone & light show, cultural performances, music, food trucks, and more.
More info + buy tickets

BeREGGAE Music & Arts Festival

No info yet for 2024 – presumed not happening
Piedmont Park

This celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture is the largest FREE event of its kind in the United States. It is a family-friendly festival.
Details for BeREGGAE

♦ Alive in Roswell Street Festival

August 15, 2024
(and third Thursdays thru October)
Downtown Roswell

This monthly street festival features food, music, vendor booths, and more. It takes place on the third Thursdays of each month, from April through October.
Details for Alive in Roswell

♦ Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival

August 16 and 17, 2024
Adams Park
Kennesaw

Free admission, but bring your wallet for yummy BBQ and other food items, plus adult beverages. There’s also concerts on both days, an indoor marketplace, and fireworks.
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♦ Pan African Festival

August 17, 2024
Decatur Square

Returning for a third year, this festival takes place on the Decatur Square. It celebrates Black and African culture in engaging ways. Enjoy music, drumming, hip hop, and spoken word performances.
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♦ Piedmont Park Arts Festival

August 17 and 18, 2024
Piedmont Park

This curated arts festival includes a kids play area, live acoustic music, and plenty of food and drink. The focus on on fine art, with roughly 250 vendor booths.
Details for the Arts festival

♦ Cobb International Festival

August 24, 2024

Experience food and fun from around the globe at this cultural celebration. You’ll find a vendors market, performances, delicious food, a kids corner, and more. FREE admission and parking.
Details for Cobb International Fest

◊ Doggy Con

No info yet for 2024 – presumed not happening

Doggy Con is a celebration of pup culture! Come for free as a spectator (bring your dog!) or pay a small fee to enter your canine pal in the pageant and costume contest. The 2023 event has moved to Broad Street Boardwalk, because of construction at Woodruff Park.
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♦ Summer Shade Festival

August 24 and 25, 2024
Grant Park

This iconic festival returns to Grant Park in 2023, celebrating its 21st year! You’ll find live music on two stages, an artist market, food trucks, and more. August is sweltering in the ATL, but Grant Park is home to some of the tallest trees around, to provide welcome shade.
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♦ Alpharetta Art in the Park

August 24 and 25, 2024
(repeats in September)
Downtown Alpharetta

This art market emphasizes handcrafted goods by local artisans. It occurs on the last weekend of each month from June through September.
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♦ Pioneer Days Festival

August 30 to September 2, 2024
Sam Smith Park
Cartersville

This annual event in Cartersville features carnival rides, games, food, and a Labor Day fireworks show on Monday. Happening at Sam Smith Park. There is a $10 admission fee; kids under 10 are FREE.
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◊ Dragon Con Parade

August 31, 2024
Downtown Atlanta

This annual Labor Day Weekend tradition is more of a pop-culture convention than a traditional festival. The parade draws big crowds to downtown Atlanta, and it is back for another year!
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♦ Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival

August 31 to September 1, 2024
Historic 4th Ward Park

The FREE music festival will celebrate hip hop culture with entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, and food trucks.
Details for Hip Hop Day

♦ Marietta Art in the Park

August 31 to September 2, 2024
Glover Park
Downtown Marietta

This is the 38th edition of the iconic Labor Day weekend event. Shop for fine art, listen to music, and visit the Chalk Spot. FREE and family-friendly.
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Atlanta Festivals in Early September

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♦ Pioneer Days Festival

August 30 to September 2, 2024
Sam Smith Park
Cartersville

This annual event in Bartow County features carnival rides, games, food, and more. It is a Labor Day Weekend tradition, and takes place at Sam Smith Park.
Details for Pioneer Days

♦ Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festival

August 31 to September 1, 2024
Historic 4th Ward Park

The FREE music festival will celebrate hip hop culture with entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, and food trucks.
Details for Hip Hop Day

♦ Marietta Art in the Park

August 31 to September 2, 2024
Marietta Square

This is the 37th edition of the iconic Labor Day weekend event. Shop for fine art, listen to music, and visit the Chalk Art Spot. Free and family-friendly.
Details for Art in the Park

♦ House in the Park Music Festival

September 1, 2024
Grant Park

This super-affordable, one-day music fest is just $18 in advance, and one child up to 10 years old gets in FREE with each adult ticket purchased. Featuring a range of emerging local, regional, and national talents.
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