The Sweet Auburn Festival will rock your world and your taste buds. This free three-day music festival is a time to celebrate creativity both in the world of music and gastronomy. Enjoy the best new R&B talents and music legends alongside some of the best finger foods in the region. Keep a lookout, as you might spot some celebrities in the crowd as well. When it's all over, take home a souvenir from one of the many art vendors at the festival.
Candler Park Fall Fest is all about sinking into fun in the sun. With food, festivities and live music spanning two days, this urban oasis attracts over 20,000 people on each day of the festival and popular local artists and food outlets to boot. For the athletically inclined attendees, don your sports attire on Sunday for a sprightly 5K or a breezy 1-mile fun run. Every dollar collected at this volunteer-only event goes right back into the development and upkeep of the picturesque Candler Park. Entry to this event is free, so bring your friends and family along. Everyone's invited.
Join artists and visitors for the 12th annual Fall Festival on Ponce. Attendees will be able to browse 120+ displays of art while taking in beautiful historic Olmsted Linear Park. Local food and beverage vendors will be on scene - as well as a children's area. This free festival is a great opportunity for the whole family to experience something new.
The Atlanta Women's Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for the women of cinema. This roaring celebration of female power in the film world features directors, writers, producers, and actors. Basically, anyone who champions female-centered tales is invited. Prepare for a feast of live screenings, complete with filmmaker tête-à-têtes and screenplay table reads that'll leave you on the edge of your seat. There are also live panels with celluloid-savvy superwomen and networking soirées. This is a strictly 18+ event. All-access passes are $40. Tickets for individual blocks during the day or to attend the award ceremony are $15.
The Atlanta Pride celebration is one of the country's largest and most colorful celebrations of queer culture and the community. Over two days, the streets of Midtown turn into an open party showered with tunes, art, dancing, and of course, the ever-popular parades. Come down on Saturday and support the trans, bi and pan communities as they strut their stuff with their individual parades. The following day, Sunday, marks the highlight of the celebration, The Atlanta Pride Parade, which draws over 100,000 people each year. Both days also feature a marketplace with over 250 booths selling merch, souvenirs, apparel and much more.
The Taste of Buckhead is your passport to experiencing the best of Atlanta's food and drink scene. Sip on the region's best wine, beer and spirits while over 20 culinary wizards from Buckhead turn up the flavor with live cooking spectacles. Many of the city's best restaurants participate in this premier tasting event, so come down for a memorable gastronomic experience. This event is for ages 21+, and early bird tickets start at $50.
The Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade is sneaking up, returning for a startling two-day event. Dress up in your most gruesome or fun costume and celebrate Halloween at one of the best events in the country. Guests will have plenty to experience between live music across three stages, costume shows, drag karaoke, food trucks and alcohol vendors. Be sure to stop by the BIZarre Bazaar Haunted Market to pick up some wicked homemade goods and art. This year, L5P will have its first-ever haunted house..enter if you dare. The parade is set to take place on Sunday, October 22nd. Admission is free.
Hold onto your headphones, folks. One Musicfest, the big daddy of all 2-day urban music bashes, is back with a star-studded lineup. Kendrick Lamar and Janet Jackson will be taking the stage, along with many other world-famous artists. The fest pulls in over 50,000 global music addicts, and there are food trucks to ensure your stomach stays as happy as your ears. If you're itching to bag a piece of fame, there are merchandise vendors where you can pick up souvenirs. One Musicfest is open to all ages. Grab your tickets here.
