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Best Spring Festivals and Fairs in Atlanta for Kids and Families

The Georgia State Fair promises carnival rides, children's attractions, live shows, concessions, a magic show, and more! Photo courtesy of the event
The Georgia State Fair promises carnival rides, children's attractions, live shows, concessions, a magic show, and more! Photo courtesy of the event
3/29/24 - By Elsa Simcik

What's not to love about spring festivals in Atlanta? Dogwoods are in bloom; the weather is sunny and mild; and Atlanta has the best spring fairs! Since we know families love to hit up spring events (most of them are FREE!), we've gathered all the details on our favorite spring festivals in Atlanta. So pack up the kids, set them loose on the bouncy houses, get their faces painted, and enjoy spring in Atlanta.

Want more Atlanta springtime fun? Check out our Spring Fun Guide for Atlanta Families, which includes all the best seasonal events, activities, and travel ideas!

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Even dogs love the energy and activities at the Georgia Renaissance Festival! Photo courtesy of the event
Even dogs love the energy and activities at the Georgia Renaissance Festival! Photo courtesy of the event

Atlanta Spring Festivals and Fairs, April 2024

Atlanta Fair

Atlanta
Through April 7, 2024
Atlanta's only urban fair is back in the gray lot across from Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. Families enjoy exciting rides, interactive games and of course, delicious fair food.  READ MORE

Spring Fling at Mall of Georgia

Buford
Through April 13, 2024
Big Rock Amusements brings iconic rides, games, and attractions to Mall of Georgia. Guests enjoy a variety of rides catering to all ages from thrilling to gentle kiddy rides.  READ MORE

Stone Mountain Park's Dino Fest

Stone Mountain
Through April 28, 2024
Stone Mountain Park’s Dino Fest is a new festival all about dinosaurs. Dinosaurs roam the grounds and fly overhead. Guests see dinosaurs in 4-D, a lighted dinosaur-themed parade, plus a special dinosaur Drone & Light Show on Saturday nights.  READ MORE

Atlanta Dogwood Festival

Midtown - FREE
April 12-14, 2024
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back for its 88th year! Head to Piedmont Park on April 12-14 for music, art, food, events, nature, and so much more. Highlights include the Kids Village and the Mimosa 5K run! READ MORE

Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

Young Harris
April 12 & 13, 2024
The Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival showcases the art of storytelling with an emphasis on traditional and contemporary Appalachian stories. The GMSF offers storytelling and musical performances, children's events, and workshops.  READ MORE

Spring to Life Family Festival at Oakland Cemetery

Atlanta - FREE
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Celebrate spring with Oakland Cemetery at their annual Spring to Life family festival at Magnolia Square. The event is followed by the popular Run Like Hell 5K.  READ MORE

Georgia Renaissance Festival

Fairburn
Weekends, April 13 - June 2, 2024
Huzzah, the Georgia Renaissance Festival is here! Time for turkey "legges," jousting, games, rides, and the artisan market. READ MORE

Lemonade Days Festival

Dunwoody - FREE
April 17 - 21, 2024
Parents and kids attend this Dunwoody tradition and enjoy full-scale carnival rides, performances and a Dunwoody Idol contest.  READ MORE

Alive in Roswell

Roswell - FREE
Third Thursdays, April - October 2024
Every third Thursday from April-October, visitors hit downtown Roswell for food, music and kids' activities. The event takes place along Canton Street (which is closed to cars for the night).  READ MORE

Big Shanty Festival

Kennesaw - FREE
April 20 & 21, 2024
People flock to downtown Kennesaw for the annual Big Shanty Festival which kicks off with a parade Saturday morning at 9:30am. The festival combines the best of the rich heritage of Kennesaw fun filled activities arts vendors, live entertainment and delicious food.  READ MORE

Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival

Old Fourth Ward - FREE
April 20 & 21, 2024
This popular arts festival includes fine arts, arts and crafts, a children's play area, local food and beverage concessions, and live music at Historic Fourth Ward Park.  READ MORE

Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes

Inman Park
April 26-28, 2024
Families enjoy the Inman Park Festival in one of Atlanta's oldest and most scenic and iconic neighborhoods. It all starts with a tour of homes preview on Friday and the festival begins on Saturday, continuing into Sunday. The festival includes a street parade, kids' zone, and arts and crafts market.  READ MORE

Georgia State Fair

Hampton
April 26 - May 5, 2024
Georgia's State Fair promises carnival rides, children's attractions and carousels, live shows, concessions, a family magic show, a petting zoo, and more. It all takes place at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Mitcham Farm - CANCELLED

Oxford
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Families flock to Mitcham Farm in Oxford for their 10th annual Strawberry Festival! In addition to the u-pick strawberries, there will be food vendors, arts and crafts for sale, a kids fun zone, hayrides, and farm animals.  READ MORE

ARTucker

Tucker - FREE
Saturday, April 27, 2024
ARTucker, a non-profit 501 c 3, is dedicated to showcasing Georgia artists and makers, while cultivating a vibrant arts community in Tucker.  Shows are open to all Georgia artists over the age of 18, showing their own creations. The event will feature a live performance area and chalk painting.  READ MORE

Duluth Spring Arts Festival

Duluth - FREE
April 27 & 28, 2024
Parents and kids flock to this two-day outdoor festival in Duluth to check out paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and more. Families also enjoy music, food trucks and performances.  READ MORE

Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival

Smyrna - FREE
April 27 & 28, 2024
Celebrate the jonquils blooming this time of year with a festival featuring 150 arts and crafts booths, an interactive children's zone with inflatables, entertainment, and tons of food.  READ MORE

Atlanta Spring Festivals and Fairs, May 2024

Bodacious Blooms Flower Festival

Buckhead - FREE
May 2 - 4, 2024
Visitors are invited to this community-wide festival for a weekend of impressive floral installations, hands-on floral workshops from master floral designers, colorful in-store activations and gorgeous photo ops.  READ MORE

Decatur Arts Festival

Decatur - FREE
May 3 -5, 2024
Celebrate art in Decatur all weekend long with this FREE event put on by the Decatur Arts Alliance. Families enjoy an ArtWalk on Friday night, a festival on Saturday (complete with a kids' fest), and more artsy fun on Sunday.  READ MORE

Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival

Acworth - FREE
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Spectators watch a cool boat race (in which the boats all look like dragons!) and enjoy food and fun.  READ MORE

Taste of Spring in Conyers

Conyers - FREE
Saturday, May 4, 2024
The City of Conyers invites the community to their annual Taste of Spring and Shine and Dine Car Show. Taste of Spring has live entertainment and fun for the kids. It also introduces the community to local restaurants around the Conyers area.  READ MORE

May-Retta Daze

Marietta - FREE
May 4 & 5, 2024
Folks head to the historic Marietta Square for this two-day festival which features art, music, food and a kids' zone.  READ MORE

Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival

Roswell - FREE
May 4 & 5, 2024
Parents and kids flock to this two-day outdoor festival in Roswell to check out paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more. Families also enjoy music, food trucks and performances.  READ MORE

Taste of Alpharetta

Alpharetta - FREE
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Rain or shine, locals and visitors alike will be treated to savory, sweet, spicy, and umami dishes from over 60 of Alpharetta’s best restaurants. Parents may purchase wrist bands for kids to access the kids zone for $15.  READ MORE

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival

Acworth - FREE
May 10 & 11, 2024
The Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival is back at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. The event is free, but patrons can purchase taster tickets and a voting ticket to sample the competition. READ MORE

Artz N Park

Senoia - FREE
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Celebrate artistic expression at this festival where artists of all genres  showcase their talent and share their stories. From visual arts to music, dance, theater, literature, and beyond, attendees can expect an eclectic mix of performances, exhibitions, and interactive experiences.  READ MORE

Chastain Park Arts Festival

Buckhead - FREE
May 11 & 12, 2024
With 185 local artists showcasing their talents at the largest public parks in Fulton County, the Chastain Park Arts Festival is serious about art. Visitors can check out and shop for paintings, glass designs, sculptures and jewelry. Kids will enjoy the children's area and the food trucks.  READ MORE

Marietta Greek Festival

Marietta
May 17 -19, 2024
Enjoy music, dancing, and Greek food at this beloved festival. Kids will enjoy the section with children's activities.  READ MORE

Kirkwood Spring Fling and Tour of Homes

Kirkwood - FREE
Saturday, May 18, 2024
This popular spring festival always kicks off with a 5k in the morning, then continues all day with live music, a kids' area with inflatables, artist market, face painting, chicken wing-fling cook-off, and delicious food vendors. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Gray lot across from Georgia State's stadium
Historic Downtown Roswell
Downtown Kennesaw- Near the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
Church Street Green Space
Olde Town Conyers Pavillion
Lake Marimac Park
Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church