September Festivals

Fall festival season has begun in Atlanta! Here’s our 2024 list of all the best festivals taking place around Metro Atlanta during the month of September.

Yellow Daisy Festival (September 5 – 8): Stone Mountain Park’s Yellow Daisy Festival is one of America’s favorite and most well-known arts & crafts festivals.

The Butterfly Experience (September 7 – 8): In addition to up close and personal encounters with butterflies, guests of Dunwoody Nature Center’s Butterfly Experience will enjoy crafts, animal shows, educator-led programs and activities, musical and magical performances.

Gwinnett County Fair (September 12 – 22): Enjoy concerts, carnival rides, livestock shows, food, and fun at this year’s Gwinnett County Fair.

Newton Park’s Pup-A-Palooza (September 14): This fun event features live music, an animal balloon twister, a pup mascot, pet-related vendors, and more. There are also contests for Best Dressed Dog and Best Dog Trick.

Sandy Springs Fall Arts and Craft Festival (September 14 – 15): The event will include a children’s play area, local musicians, interactive art stations, plus up to 150 arts and crafts participants in every discipline.

Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival (September 14 – November 4): Don’t miss Stone Mountain’s yearly “Play by Day, Glow by Night” event. The list of activities for both children and adults is endless, so be sure to check out their site for all the details!

Atlanta Greek Festival (September 19 – 22): This year’s festival will feature new experiences with the same fascinating world of Greek culture, faith, tradition, and cuisine.

North Georgia State Fair (September 19 – 29): The largest festival in Metro Atlanta, the North Georgia State Fair will feature live music, petting barns, flower shows, fair food, and one of the largest carnival midways in the U.S.

Buckhead Fine Arts Festival (September 21 – 22): This two-day fine arts outdoor festival will feature approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more!

Cumming Art Fest (September 21 – 22): The 2024 Cumming Art Fest will feature 90 artist displays and a creative Kidz Zone for youngsters and their families.

Roswell Arts Festival (September 21 – 22): The 58th annual Roswell Arts Festival will feature artists and local entertainment, children’s activities, food trucks, and a healthy dose of small town charm.

Suwanee Fest (September 21 – 22): Nearly 200 vendors and exhibitors, 15 entertainment acts, and one amazing parade are just some of the highlights of this beloved fall tradition.

Duluth Fall Festival (September 28 – 29): The roots of Duluth Fall Festival go back more than 50 years, and this year’s lineup includes fantastic food, entertainment, arts & crafts, a parade, and much more!