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Spring festival season in Atlanta generally kicks off around March first, and continues through Memorial Day weekend — and then it’s summer festival season!
This is a general list of annual spring festivals around the extended metro area. It covers the months of March, April, and May.
Our readers have asked for content that lets them know what’s coming up in advance.
At the bottom of the page is a longer, day-by-day list of seasonal events that includes festivals, spring markets, food truck rallies, nature walks, outdoor concerts and movies, yoga in the park, Easter egg hunts, plus more.
Most spring festivals are FREE to attend, unless otherwise noted. But you’ll want to bring your wallet for food and drink. And remember that some venues are using cashless transactions these days, to minimize contact.
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Atlanta Festivals in March
The cooler days of spring are perfect for outdoor festivals — just bring a sweater or jacket, for when the sun goes down!
Daffodil Day
February 26, 2022
Oakland Cemetery
This charming event generally kicks off the spring festival season. It’s an annual tradition at Oakland Cemetery, where thousands of spring bulbs brighten the landscape each spring. It is FREE to attend.
Daffodil Day details
Atlanta Fair
March 4 – April 10, 2022
Georgia State Stadium (formerly Turner Field)
Okay, maybe this isn’t technically a festival. But it’s Georgia’s only urban fair, taking place downtown.
The Atlanta Fair typically opens the first Friday in March and runs for 5 weeks.
It features plenty of exciting rides and your favorite carnival cuisine — from cotton candy and funnel cakes to Polish Sausage with peppers and onions. There’s also nightly entertainment, like concerts and dance troupes.
The fair has an admission fee, but there are daily discounts and free admission days.
Details and discounts for Atlanta Fair
Phoenix Flies Celebration
March 5 – 27
Multiple sites, city-wide
Sponsored by the Atlanta Preservation Center, Phoenix Flies is an amazing celebration of local history and culture. It features over 100 free tours and open houses of landmarks, historic homes, neighborhoods, cemeteries, and more.
Details for Phoenix Flies
Atlanta Purim Parade & Festival
March 13, 2022
Beth Jacob Synagogue
The parade typically takes place along LaVista Rd, which is closed to traffic. The festival, complete with carnival rides, games, traditional Purim food, and more takes place at the Synagogue. Admission is FREE, but you’ll need tickets for the food vendors and rides.
More info on the Purim Festival
Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade
March 12, 2022
Midtown Atlanta
This annual event has been an Atlanta tradition for well over 100 years! Get there early to find your spot along Peachtree Street.
Details for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
March 26 – 27, 2022
Georgia International Horse Park
This festival is older and more well established than its inside-the-Perimeter counterpart in Brookhaven. The festival is FREE to attend, but there is usually a parking fee. You’ll find art and crafts vendors, live music, food, and more.
Details for Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
March 26 – 27, 2022
Blackburn Park
This new-ish festival is fast becoming a local favorite! The event includes an incredible music line-up, an art market, food vendors galore, family-friendly activities in the Kidz Zone, a classic car show, and more. Festival admission is FREE.
News flash: Joan Jett is the musical headline act in 2022!
Details for Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
Atlanta Fermentation Fest
No dates announced yet for March of 2022
Cultured South (in southwest Atlanta)
Festival goers can sample and purchase fermented products from local and regional producers, attend educational talks and demonstrations, and enjoy seasonal kombucha. General admission is FREE, but in the past there has been a “libation lounge” that requires a $20 ticket.
Details for the Fermentation Fest
Atlanta Science Festival & Exploration Expo
March 16 – 26, 2022
Multiple locations
The Atlanta Science Festival typically hosts over 100 dynamic events, spread across Atlanta and the suburbs. Many are FREE, although some have a small charge. The 2-week festival concludes with a one-day Exploration Expo, which is a festival in its own right, typically held in Piedmont Park.
The separate events range from puppet shows and interactive activities for kids, to events designed to engage grownups — like a demonstration on the science of Breaking Bad and full moon viewing from a rooftop bar.
NOTE: While the festival events are FREE, many require pre-registration and have limited space — so browse the listing and RSVP NOW!
Details on Atlanta Science Festival
Details on the Exploration Expo
Worth a mention in March
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St. Paddy’s on Perry
Downtown Lawrenceville
More St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
Atlanta Festivals in April
April is PRIME TIME for spring festivals — this is when the biggest and best ones happen, so get out there and have some fun!
Spring Festival on Ponce
April 2 – 3, 2022
Olmstead Linear Park
This is an annual event taking place on the first weekend in April, most years. Admission is FREE. You’ll find artists booths, gourmet food trucks, a kids area, and acoustic music.
Details for Spring Festival on Ponce
Acworth Art Fest
April 2 – 3, 2022
Downtown Acworth
This charming street festival features 100+ artists booths, food, a kid’s zone, and more. It takes place along Main Street in the historic downtown area of Acworth.
Details for the Acworth Art Fest
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
April 8 – 10, 2022
Piedmont Park, midtown Atlanta
The Dogwood Festival is the queen of all Atlanta festivals, now in its 86th year! This iconic spring event is the third oldest fine arts festival in the country and the longest running festival in Atlanta. There is so much to do — music, live performances, food, a fine art market, midway rides, and more.
Admission and entertainment is FREE but there are ways to upgrade your experience with VIP tickets.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival details
Big Shanty Festival
April 9 – 10, 2022
Downtown Kennesaw
This is a festival that has grown through the years. The location of the festival plays up the rich heritage of Kennesaw and its important role in the Civil War. The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History sits at the center of the festival.
You’ll find arts and crafts, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Admission is FREE.
Get the details on the Big Shanty Festival
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Weekends from April 9 to May 30, 2022
Plus Memorial Day Monday
Fairburn, GA
Well worth the drive! Travel back in time to days of yesteryear and yore, with this popular themed festival. There are multiple discounts and ways to save on the price of admission, including a BOGO deal for opening weekend.
Get the details
Food-O-Rama
April 16, 2022
Grant Park
You’ll find food trucks from all over the Southeast, plus local bands.
Admission is FREE.
More info on Food-O-Rama
Artsapalooza Festival
April 16 – 17, 2022
Sandy Springs
It’s an art show, a street party, and a music festival! Admission is FREE.
Get the details on Artsapalooza
Lemonade Days Festival
April 20 – 24, 2022
Brook Run Park, in Dunwoody
This charming local festival features carnival rides, live music, petting zoo, antique car show, arts and crafts vendors, food, and the annual Dunwoody Idol talent contest.
Details on Lemonade Days
Alive in Roswell
April 21, 2022
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.
Details for Alive in Roswell
Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes
April 23 – 24, 2022
Along Edgewood Ave, in Inman Park
It’s been called Atlanta’s “most spirited and eclectic” street festival, and it’s our personal favorite here at Atlanta On The Cheap.
The Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes takes place each year during the last weekend of April. It includes a street parade, artist market, food, three stages of live music, a tour of the historic neighborhood homes, and some of the best people-watching in town!
Festival admission, the parade, and the live entertainment is FREE but there is a charge for home tour tickets.
Details for the Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes
Sweetwater 420 Fest
April 29 – May 1, 2022
Centennial Olympic Park
A three-day music festival, featuring three stages of music with over 45 bands — plus an artist market, a food truck court, and much more! A one-day pass in 2022 is $99, and a 3-day pass is $182 — plus some pretty steep service fees.
Visit the Sweetwater 420 Fest website
Duluth Arts Festival
April 30 – May 1, 2022
Downtown Duluth
The emphasis is on both the arts and family fun. The festival features 125 artist booths, plus artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, a children’s play area, and festival foods.
Details for the Duluth Spring Arts Festival
Worth a mention in April
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Illumine light and art shows
Oakland Cemetery
Select evenings after dark
April 21 to May 1, 2022
Atlanta Festivals in May
Warm weather is here to stay, so pack the sunscreen and stay hydrated!
Georgia Renaissance Festival
Weekends from April 9 to May 30, 2022
Plus Memorial Day Monday
Fairburn, GA
Well worth the drive! Travel back in time to days of yesteryear and yore, with this popular themed festival. There are multiple discounts and ways to save on the price of admission.
Get the details
Roswell Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
May 7 – 8, 2022
Downtown Roswell
This is a s a two-day outdoor festival in historic downtown Roswell. You’ll find art vendors, live acoustic music, food trucks with healthy fare, dance performances, and more.
Details on Roswell Spring Arts Festival
Dunwoody Art Festival
May 7 – 8, 2022
Dunwoody Village Pkwy
A Mother’s Day Weekend tradition in Dunwoody! Shop for arts and crafts, splurge on good food, and enjoy live entertainment.
Dunwoody Arts Festival details
Sweet Auburn Springfest
May 7 – 8, 2022
Sweet Auburn historic district
This is one of the largest FREE street festivals in the Southeast — featuring music on two stages, kids activities, a large food court, and more.
Details for Sweet Auburn Springfest
Marietta Greek Festival
May 13 – 15, 2022
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Marietta
Be Greek for a day! In typical years, this annual event takes place on the weekend following Mother’s Day each May. It features cultural experiences including authentic food, crafts, music, and dance.
There are special activities for children as well.
The Byzantine style sanctuary of the church is often open for guided tours.
Click through the link for info on admission and food deals.
More details for the Greek Festival
Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
May 14 – 15, 2022
Chastain Park
The festival puts a focus on local artists (from Atlanta and other parts of Georgia), healthy food choices, and acoustic music (out of courtesy for the neighbors).
Chastain Spring Arts Festival details
Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes
May 14, 2022
Kirkwood
This popular street festival takes place in Atlanta’s historic Kirkwood neighborhood each spring, along with the tour of homes.
Details on Kirkwood Spring Fling
Alive in Roswell
May 19, 2022
Downtown Roswell
This is a monthly street festival featuring food, music, vendor booths, and more. It typically takes place on the third Thursdays of each month — from April thru October.
Get the details
Atlanta Jazz Festival
May 28 -29, 2022
Piedmont Park
This is one of the country’s largest FREE jazz festivals, typically taking place in Piedmont Park over Memorial Day weekend. Over the years the Atlanta Jazz Festival has been backdrop to musical legends such as Miles Davis, Dizzie Gillespie and Nina Simone.
Details on Atlanta Jazz Festival
Alpharetta Arts Street Fest
May 28 – 29, 2022
Wills Park
Shop 100 artist booths, eat and drink your way thru the festival, and enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend at the Alpharetta Arts Street Fest.
Details on the Alpharetta Arts Street Fest
Gwinnett County Hot Air Balloon Festival
May 28 – 30, 2022
Gwinnett County Fairgrounds (Lawrenceville)
A family-friendly event for Memorial Day Weekend! You’ll find a DJ and live music, Kids Zone with bounce houses and rock walls, lots of vendor booths, and plenty of festival food! Tethered balloon rides start at $25 per person.
Visit the Facebook event page
Day-by-day list of spring events:
The list will grow as we continue to add spring markets, outdoor movies, yoga in the park, nature walks, Easter egg hunts, and more!
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Daffodil Day at Oakland Cemetery
10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Oakland Cemetery
Friday, March 4, 2022
Marietta Square First Friday Art Walk
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Marietta Square
First Friday concert series
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
Saturday, March 12, 2022
The Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade is back for 2022
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm | FREE | Midtown Atlanta
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Atlanta Purim Parade & Festival
11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Beth Jacob Orthodox Synagogue
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
All Day | FREE | Georgia International Horse Park
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Blackburn Park
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
All Day | FREE | Georgia International Horse Park
Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Blackburn Park
Friday, April 1, 2022
Marietta Square First Friday Art Walk
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Marietta Square
First Friday concert series
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Spring Festival on Ponce
10:00 am to 12:00 am | FREE | Olmsted Linear Park
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Spring Festival on Ponce
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Big Shanty Festival and parade
9:30 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Kennesaw
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Big Shanty Festival
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Kennesaw
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE
Sunday, April 17, 2022
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Lemonade Days Festival
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Brook Run Park (Dunwoody)
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Lemonade Days Festival
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Brook Run Park (Dunwoody)
Alive in Roswell street festival
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Roswell
Friday, April 22, 2022
Lemonade Days Festival
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Brook Run Park (Dunwoody)
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Lemonade Days Festival
10:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Brook Run Park (Dunwoody)
Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes (parade at 2pm!)
11:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Inman Park Festival & Tour of Homes
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | FREE
Lemonade Days Festival
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | Brook Run Park (Dunwoody)
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Duluth Arts Festival
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Duluth Town Green
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Duluth Arts Festival
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Duluth Town Green
Friday, May 6, 2022
Marietta Square First Friday Art Walk
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Marietta Square
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Roswell Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Roswell
Dunwoody Art Festival
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Dunwoody Village Parkway
Sweet Auburn Springfest
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | FREE
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Dunwoody Art Festival
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Dunwoody Village Parkway
Roswell Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Roswell
Sweet Auburn Springfest
1:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE
Friday, May 13, 2022
Marietta Greek Festival
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $5.00 | Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Marietta Greek Festival
11:00 am to 8:00 pm | $5.00 | Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Sunday, May 15, 2022
Marietta Greek Festival
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | $5.00 | Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Alive in Roswell street festival
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Roswell
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
9:30 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Wills Park (Alpharetta)
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
9:30 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Wills Park (Alpharetta)
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