Spring Festivals in Atlanta: Your 2026 Event Guide

Spring is festival season in Atlanta—and one of the best times of year to experience everything our city has to offer. From art shows and food festivals to neighborhood celebrations and family-friendly events, there’s something happening almost every weekend.

To help you plan your spring calendar, I’ve rounded up some of the most popular festivals across the metro area, complete with dates and locations. Whether you're exploring a new neighborhood or revisiting a favorite, these events are a great way to enjoy the energy of spring in Atlanta.

April Festivals

• Sandy Springs Artsapalooza: April 4 - 5 // Downtown Sandy Springs

• Dogwood Festival: April 10 - 12 // Piedmont Park

• Festival on Ponce: April 11 - 12 // Olmsted Linear Park

• Georgia Renaissance Festival: April 11 – May 31 // Fairburn, Georgia

• Dunwoody Lemonade Days: April 12 – 26 // Brook Run Park

• Sweetwater 420 Fest: April 17 - 18 // Shirley Clarke Franklin Park

• Wesleyan Artist Market: April 24 - 25 // Wesleyan School

• Georgia State Fair: April 24 – May 3 // Atlanta Motor Speedway

• Inman Park Festival: April 25 - 26 // Inman Park neighborhood

• Taste of Marietta: April 26 // Marietta Square

May Festivals

• Decatur Art Festival: May 2 - 4 // Downtown Decatur

• Johns Creek International Festival: May 2 // Field Across Atlanta Athletic Club

• Chastain Park Arts Festival: May 9 - 10 // Chastain Park

• Dunwoody Art Festival: May 9 - 10 // Dunwoody Village

• Duluth Spring Arts Festival: May 16 - 17 // Duluth Town Center

• Kirkwood Spring Fling: May 16 // Bessie Branham Park

• Alpharetta Arts Streetfest: May 23 - 24 // Grove at Wills Park

June Festivals

• Roswell Butterfly Festival: June 6 - 7 // Chattahoochee Nature Center

• Virginia Highland Summerfest: June 6 - 7 // Virginia Highland Neighborhood  

Don’t see your favorite festival on the list? Send me a message—I’m always looking for new events to check out and share! One of the best parts of living in Atlanta is the sense of community you find at events like these. From intown neighborhoods to the suburbs, each area offers its own unique charm—and spring is the perfect time to explore them all.