The South is known for fun, which is why some of the most popular events are festivals in Atlanta. We've got the perfect list of festival fun for your spring and summer, with dates, places, and hints about their family-friendliness.
1. Celebrate Spring at the Georgia Apple Blossom Festival
Spring is one of the best times of the year to visit the North Georgia Mountains — when blossoms create a snowy blanket on the apple trees. Celebrate the beginning of spring in East Ellijay with 50 hand-selected regional vendors offering food, art, crafts, and more. Pet-friendly, free admission, and plenty of free fun for the kids.
2. June Family Fun Month at Beech Mountain
The town of Beech Mountain, at 5,506 feet in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a getaway for the entire family — 30 days of family activities in June plus discounted lodging specials like buy two nights, get a third free.
3. The Rose Show and Festival in Thomasville, GA
Held in historic Downtown Thomasville April 25–27, 2019, the Rose Show and Festival has been a southwest Georgia tradition since the 1920s — flower shows, parades, community events, and concerts. Most events are free.
4. Taste of Alpharetta
Come to Downtown Alpharetta May 2, 2019 for one of the most delicious festivals of the year — over 50,000 festival-goers sampling dishes from over 60 restaurants for one night only. Free admission with food samples from $1 to $4.
5. Celebrate Freedom Rodeo
In downtown Alpharetta's Wills Park May 10 & 11, 2019 — trick riders, festival food, award-winning BBQ, kids' activities, bull riding, and roping. Gates at 6pm, rodeo at 8pm.
6. Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
Over 90 artisans at Alpharetta's Village Green, May 25–27, 2019 — mixed media, photography, pottery, jewelry, textiles, wood, metal, glass, and more. Free admission.
7. Bear on the Square Festival, Dahlonega
April 27–28 around Dahlonega's Historic Public Square: an authentic Appalachian festival with bluegrass and old-time music, a juried artists' marketplace, storytelling, free music workshops, and a mountain dance. Kids can pan for gold, watch blacksmithing demos, and more.
