Festival Guide: Georgia
Your Guide to This Season’s Arts Festivals in
GEORGIA
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SCOTT ANTIQUE MARKETS
2nd weekend of each month February to December | Atlanta, GA
The Scott Antique Market is a monthly haven for collectors and dealers whose tastes lean towards antiques. It’s dubbed the world’s largest indoor antiques show, so if you’re serious about antiquing, you should probably wear comfy shoes.
SPRING FESTIVAL ON PONCE
April 2 – 3, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
The Spring Festival on Ponce is an Atlanta arts and crafts festival set in the historic Olmsted Linear Park. Visitors will enjoy the gorgeous landscape designed by one of America’s most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted Sr., along with over 125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and “outsider art.” In addition to the fine arts, there will be a children’s area and local food and beverages.
SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL
March 24 – April 9, 2016 | Savannah, GA
Hightail it down to SAV for their killer music festival. Their international roster brings the likes of Dr. John, classical chamber music, a Caribbean Dance Party with Etienne Charles, Drive-by Truckers, Aaron DiehlTrio,Andrew Bird, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Wycliffe Gordon, and more.
savannahmusicfestival.org
DOGWOOD FESTIVAL
April 8 – 10, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
The Dogwood Festival is celebrating 80 years with a bigger than ever festival featuring 250+ artists in all media. The Backyard BBQ and Brews VIP experience includes food, beer, and wine with a reserved seating area, and you can run it all off at the Dogwood Festival 5K Run.
GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FEST
April 16 – June 5, 2016 | Fairburn, GA
Lords and Ladies, step right up for the Georgia Renaissance Festival, complete with jousting knights, giant turkey legs, the Washing Well Wenches, arts and crafts marketplace, minstrels, and more circus folks than you can shake said turkey leg at.
SWEETWATER 420 FESTIVAL
April 22 – 24, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
This smorgasbord of a music festival features three stages, the 420 Disco, a comedy tent, and the SweetWater Experience Tent. If you had to pick only one day, go for Sunday, but if you can hang for all three, more power to you.
sweetwater420fest.com
INMAN PARK FESTIVAL
April 30 – May 1, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
This neighborhood festival and tour of homes was started in the 70s to highlight revitalization efforts. Now in its 45th year, Inman Park Festival features music, food, kids activities, parade, artist market, and more.
SHAKY KNEES
May 13 – 15, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
This is three days of stellar music lineups. Held in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park, this massive event is an indie rock powerhouse. If money and time are no object, go for the three-day VIP pass and tie your shoes tight…there’s dancing to be done.
SHAKY BEATS
May 20 – 22, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
An offshoot of Shaky Knees, this is the festival’s inaugural year and will take place the following weekend. Shaky Beats will focus more on electronic, with some indie and hip- hop highlights.
Atlanta Wine & Food Festival
EAST ATLANTA CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
May 21, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
At the East Atlanta Beer Fest, the Wasted Potential Brass Band will lead beer fans into the festival to sample 175+ beers from quality brewers across the country. Proceeds go right back into the community, supporting local non-profits and initiatives.
BEER, BOURBON, BBQ FESTIVAL
May 21, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
The festival tour continues to Atlanta on May 21 (in Charlotte, NC May 7). Beer, bourbon, and BBQ are the three key ingredients to this traveling festival, with a portion of the proceeds going to Spirit of Hope Childrens Foundation. The admission ticket grants access to tastings of over 60 beers and 40 bourbons, and barbeque vendors will be nearby for when the hunger kicks in.
ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
May 27 – 29, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
A month-long jazz festival culminates 31 days of performances around Atlanta with a blowout bash festival on May 27-29 in Piedmont Park. Featured artists include Pharoah Sanders, Diane Schuur, and The Rad Trads.
Atlanta Jazz Festival
ATLANTA FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
June 2 – June 5, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
This festival is where every culinary enthusiast’s dream comes true with classes, tasting tents, dinners, and more. Buy a tent pass, a day pass, or if you’re feeling really indulgent, splurge for the Connoisseur three-day pass.
ATLANTA FRINGE
June 8–12,2016 | Atlanta, GA
Fringe is for the theatre lovers. Comedy, drama, spoken word, dance, cabaret, puppetry, experimental, and aerial theatre…with 20 productions, Atlanta Fringe Fest seems ambitious, but we hear they can deliver.
OLD FOURTH WARD ARTS FESTIVAL
June 25 – 26, 2016 | Atlanta, GA
The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival at the Historic Fourth Ward Park is a two-day celebration of community and tradition presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages, races, customs and interests. The Festival is a major celebration of the arts while honoring the rich history of the community.
oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com
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