Gather ‘Round: Your Year-Round Guide to Georgia’s Festivals and Events
Every year, as the seasons shift, I find myself on the lookout for Georgia’s incredible lineup of annual festivals. There’s something truly spectacular about seeing those perfectly bloomed Cherry blossoms in Macon every spring or taking in the smells of the Autumn mountain air when the Georgia Apple Festival rolls around. These gatherings are the real heartbeat of our state, the places where strangers feel like neighbors and every town gets to showcase what makes it home. So, get somewhere comfy, pour yourself a glass of sweet tea and dive into just a few of the hundreds of festivals, events, and celebrations waiting for you across Georgia.
Spring:
- International Cherry Blossom Festival – Macon
- Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival – Savannah
- Atlanta Dogwood Festival – Atlanta
- Georgia Renaissance Festival – Fairburn
- Vidalia Onion Festival – Vidalia
- Inman Park Festival – Atlanta
- Bear on the Square- Dahlonega
Summer:
- Georgia Peach Festival – Fort Valley
- AthFest Music & Arts Festival – Athens
- Fantastic Fourth Celebration – Stone Mountain
- AJC Peachtree Road Race & Festival – Atlanta
- Dillard Bluegrass & BBQ Festival – Dillard
- Georgia Mountain Fair – Hiawassee
- Dragon Con – Atlanta
Fall:
- Oktoberfest – Helen
- Yellow Daisy Festival – Stone Mountain
- Georgia National Fair – Perry
- Georgia Apple Festival – Ellijay
- Atlanta Pride Festival – Atlanta
- Gold Rush Days – Dahlonega
- Mountain Moonshine Festival & Car Show – Dawsonville
- Shrimp & Grits Festival – Jekyll Island
- Atlanta Christkindl Market – Atlanta
Winter:
- Dahlonega’s Old-Fashioned Christmas – Dahlonega
- Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens – Pine Mountain
- Holly Jolly Jekyll – Jekyll Island
- Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival – Atlanta
