FESTIVALS, FAIRS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Beloved Community International Expo
Sept. 13, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Atlanta
Cultural expo celebrating diversity with performances, food, and vendors.
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Bankhead Community Reunion
Sept. 13, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Bankhead, Atlanta
Family-friendly neighborhood reunion.
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Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Festival
Sept. 13, 12–7 p.m.
Reynoldstown, Atlanta
Quirky neighborhood festival featuring wheelbarrow races and community fun.
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Atlanta Streets Alive
Sept. 14, 2–6 p.m.
Peachtree Street, Midtown Atlanta
Open-air cultural experience with live performances, markets, and installations.
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Outside Atlanta
5th Annual Latino Hispanic Cultural Celebration
Sept. 14, 1–4 p.m.
Ashford Lane Lawn, Dunwoody
Live performances, cultural displays, and community activities.
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ArtPaca Summer Festival
Sept. 13, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
1320 Dorris Road, Douglasville
Festival with alpacas, donkeys, bounce house, vendors, and pet adoptions.
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9th annual Grape Stomp Festival
Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wolf Creek Plantation, Americus
Annual festival featuring grape stomping, music, food, vendors and more.
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Handmade Market at Harmony Park
Sept. 13, 11 a.m.
Harmony Park, Oakhurst
Makers market with handmade goods, crafts, and décor.
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Chattahoochee Mountain Fair
Through Sept. 13
Habersham County Fairgrounds, Clarkesville
Traditional fair with rides, food, vendors, and contests.
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Cave Climb & Crawl
Sept. 14, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville
Crawl through tunnels and explore science activities. Free admission for kids in September.
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Sandy Springs Fall Arts Festival
Sept. 13–14
6100 Lake Forrest Drive NE, Sandy Springs
Two-day festival with 125+ artists, food trucks, music, and kids’ area. Dog-friendly.
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Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia
Sept. 13–Nov. 2, select nights
Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell
Theme park transforms with haunted mazes, scare zones, and rides.
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NOPI Nationals Motorsports Supershow
Sept. 13–14
Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton
Car show, drifting, burnout wars, movie cars, and kids’ zone.
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Lilburn Community Garden Ceremony
Sept. 13, 10 a.m.
Lilburn Community Garden
Ribbon-cutting for new beautification improvements.
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Veterans & Service Members Tribute
Sept. 13, All day
100 Legion Street, Adairsville
Community event honoring veterans and service members.
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LIVE MUSIC
Inside Atlanta
Jessie Murph
Sept. 12, 8 p.m.
Coca-Cola Roxy, Atlanta
Singer-songwriter brings her powerful, genre-blending sound.
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Dua Lipa
Sept. 13, 8 p.m.
State Farm Arena, Atlanta
Pop superstar performs chart-topping hits with dazzling stage production.
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Outside Atlanta
Woodstock Summer Concert Series Finale: Interstellar Echoes
Sept. 13, 7:30–10 p.m.
Northside Hospital–Cherokee Amphitheater, Woodstock
Free Pink Floyd tribute with laser light show.
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Heartbreaker
Sept. 12, 9 p.m.
Olde Towne Tavern & Grille, Kennesaw
Classic rock covers in a lively tavern setting.
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Star Wars in Concert
Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Rome City Auditorium
Rome Symphony Orchestra performs music from the Star Wars films.
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Fall Flannel Concert Series
Sept. 13, 6–10 p.m.
Northern Roots Farm, Jasper
Rustic outdoor concert series with local talent and vendors.
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Emmylou Harris
Sept. 12, 8 p.m.
Atlanta Botanical Garden Gainesville
14-time Grammy winner in concert at the garden’s 10th anniversary.
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Brit & Blonde Live
Sept. 12, 6–8 p.m.
Mellow Mushroom Roswell
Acoustic duo performs live with food and drinks available.
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Back N Black: AC/DC Tribute
Sept. 13, 9 p.m.
MadLife Stage & Studios, Woodstock
Two-hour tribute to AC/DC spanning four decades of hits.
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THEATER, COMEDY & FILM
Inside Atlanta
Women in Production Summit & Short Film Showcase
Sept. 13
SCADshow, Atlanta
Panels, networking, and screenings celebrating women in film.
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Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type
Sept. 8–Oct. 5
Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta
Children’s puppet show based on the classic book.
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ART & DANCE
Inside Atlanta
Fernbank After Dark: Sense and Sense-Ability
Sept. 12, 7–11 p.m.
Fernbank Museum, DeKalb
Adults-only evening with science, cocktails, and immersive exhibits.
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Atlanta Ballet: Balanchine & Peck
Sept. 12, 8 p.m.
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta
Season opener blending Balanchine classics with Justin Peck’s work.
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Outside Atlanta
Gravity & Grace – Turning Art into Action
Sept. 8–18
Heart, Soul & Art, Marietta Square
Solo exhibition by Samantha Ramirez Etheridge.
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FOODIE EVENTS
Inside Atlanta
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
Sept. 11–14
Home Depot Backyard, Atlanta
Hundreds of chefs, tasting tents, and cooking demos.
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Atlanta Guaco Taco Festival
Sept. 13, 12–8 p.m.
Atlantic Station, Atlanta
Festival dedicated to tacos and guacamole creations.
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Outside Atlanta
Atlanta International Night Market
Sept. 12–13
Lawrenceville Lawn, Lawrenceville
Global food, art, and performances.
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Cobb Foodie Week
Sept. 8–13
Participating restaurants, Cobb County
Dining specials at local eateries.
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Alpharetta Farmers Market
Sept. 13, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Downtown Alpharetta
Weekly farmers market with fresh produce and more.
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SPORTS
Inside Atlanta
Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros
Sept. 12–14
Truist Park, Atlanta
Three-game MLB series at home.
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Back on My Feet Meaningful Miles 5K
Sept. 13
Northside Trail around Bobby Jones Golf Course and Tanyard Creek Park
Charity 5K run supporting homelessness programs.
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Propel Fitness Water Event
Sept. 12, 5 p.m.
The Athlete’s Foot, Monroe Drive NE, Atlanta
Run with hydration stations, food, music, and giveaways.
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ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk
Sept. 13, 7:45–10:30 a.m.
Piedmont Park Promenade, Atlanta
Fundraising run/walk for prostate cancer awareness.
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21st Annual Brownwood Bike Rally
Sept. 13, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
East Atlanta
Bike rally with kids’ activities and outdoor festival.
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OTHER
Inside Atlanta
Your 3rd Spot Country Night
Sept. 13, 7 p.m.–1 a.m.
Your 3rd Spot, Atlanta
Line dancing, DJ, bull riding, and country fun.
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Comoto Cares Charity Ride
Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
All Cycle Gear Stores
Annual Ride for Kids Bike Meet & Charity Drive. Giveaways, games, and food.
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Westside Market
Sept. 14, 12–8 p.m. (also Sept. 21 & 28)
The Highline at The Interlock, Atlanta
Market with vintage goods, art, clothing, and live music.
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Outside Atlanta
Cherry Street 6th Anniversary Party
Sept. 13, 5–9 p.m.
Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon, Alpharetta
Live music, bars, tastings, and family activities.
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Mead and Metal
Sept. 13, 2–8 p.m.
Viking Alchemist Meadery, Smyrna
Art, crafts, live demos, and plenty of mead.
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UPCOMING
Inside Atlanta
Dreamfest 2025
Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m.
Assembly Atlanta
Gen-Z storytellers and creative leaders with music, networking, and open bar.
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Tony Succar
Sept. 20, 8 p.m.
Fox Theatre, Midtown Atlanta
Grammy winner Tony Succar headlines Hispanic Heritage Month concert.
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Sippin’ Safari
Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m.
Zoo Atlanta
Evening wine tasting with live music and animal viewing.
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“We’re So Dead” Film Premiere
Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Plaza Theatre, Atlanta
Horror-comedy premiere benefiting Giving Kitchen. After-party at Sweet Auburn BBQ.
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Outside Atlanta
Sandy Springs Fall Fun for All
Sept. 18, 4:30–7 p.m.
Morgan Falls Overlook Park, Sandy Springs
Inclusive festival with games, prizes, and snacks. Reservations required.
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Finster Fest
Sept. 20–21
Paradise Garden, Summerville
Festival with 70+ folk, craft, and fine artists, food, and live music.
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North Georgia Highland Games
Sept. 27
Rabun County Civic Center Pavilions, Clayton
Scottish games, bagpipes, food, vendors, and kids’ area.
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