16 Festivals in Georgia You Should Visit!
Looking for something out of the ordinary to do? Try taking a trip to check out one of these popular festivals in Georgia. Everything from pirates, hot air balloons, farm fun and more. They make for great day trips and can be a fun getaway for the weekend.
Butterfly Festival
Dunwoody Nature Center (Atlanta Metro Area)
No 2021 Date
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Three butterfly tents that are filled with all types of species.
Crafts, Games, Food, Drinks and Birds of Prey Show
Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival
Pine Mountain, GA
September 3 – 5
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides
Live Music
Beach Activities
Kids Zone
Food and More!
Vendors and More!
IPRA World Championship Fall Rodeo
Cumming, GA
September 3 – 5
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Bull Riding
Calf Roping
Barrel Racing
Roping and More!
Vendors and More!
Yellow Daisy Festival
Stone Mountain Park – Stone Mountain, GA
September 9-12
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Over 500 Crafters and Artists
Food
Live Music
Children’s Corner
Men’s Den and More!
Arts In The Heart of Augusta
Downtown Augusta GA
September 17-19
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
International Foods
Fine Arts Crafts Market
Family Area with Crafts and Activities
Street Performers
Music Stages
Shrimp and Grits Festival
Jekyll Island, GA
No 2021 Date
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Live Music
Food
Craft Beer
Kids Zone
Artist Market
Music Stages
Coast Fest
Brunswick, GA
Saturday, October 2nd
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Touch Tanks
Environmental Exhibitors
Kayak Pond
Fishing Rodeo and More!
Tybee Pirate Fest
Tybee Island, GA
October 6-9
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Live Music
Street Performers
Pirate Parade
Carnival, Bounces Houses, Petting Zoo
Vendors and More!
Oktoberfest
Helen, GA
September 5 – October 27
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Live Music
Parade
Polka Dancing
German Food
Vendors and More!
Fall Family Fun Days At Rock Ranch
The Rock, GA
Saturday and Sundays in October
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Themed Days
Access To The Farm Attractions
Georgia Apple Festival
Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds
October 9 -11 | October 16 -17
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Live Music
Arts and Crafts Vendors
Parade
Car Show
Food
Kid Activity Area and More!
Stone Mountain Christmas
Stone Mountain, GA
November 13 – January 2
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Christmas Train
Rudolf Meet and Greet
Live Performances
Christmas Parade
Christmas Lights and More!
Thomasville’s Victorian Christmas
Thomasville, GA
December 9-10
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Victorian Carolers and Street Performers
Carriage Rides
Food Vendors
Marshmallows and Chestnut Roasting
and More!
International Cherry Blossom Festival
Macon, GA
March 18-27
Event Link
Kid-Friendly
Event Highlights:
Concessions
Vendors
Amusement Rides
Dog Races
Bed Racing
Tons of Daily Events!
Savannah Music Festival
Savannah, GA
Event Link
Better Suited For Adults
Event Description:
The Savannah Music Festival is a 17-day, multi-genre music festival that takes place in venues throughout the historic district of downtown Savannah.
Blessing of the Fleet
Darien, GA
April 16 – 18, 2021
Event Link
Family Friendly
Event Highlights:
Marine Parade
Children Activities
Street Parade
Art Show
Classic Car Show
Fishing Rodeo and More!