Atlanta is a city that knows what it means to deliver big on entertainment, culture, history and dining, but it’s also a city that loves to celebrate! No matter what time of year you make your way to this southern gem of a destination, you’re sure to encounter a festival or event that makes for great memories and tons of fun. Pack your suitcase and get ready to enjoy the celebratory spirit of Atlanta with these not-to-be-missed urban highlights. Read about events in Atlanta below:
Spring: Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Held in the city’s beloved Piedmont Park, Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival has been a springtime highlight in the capital for over 80-years. A celebration of art and performance, the festival spans three days in September and includes a vast number of artistic exhibits that display works from both working professionals and community youth projects. The Dogwood Festival hosts a kid’s zone as well as a midway for thrills that provide entertainment for the whole family. The athletically-inclined will be excited to participate in the festival’s 5K which has become a well-loved tradition.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
887 West Marietta Street, NW
Studio S-105
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Phone: 404-817-6642
Summer: Peachtree Road Race
When the warm weather hits Atlanta, runners of all skill levels lace up their shoes and get ready to run. For over 50-years the Peachtree Road Race has been a spectator and participant favorite to mark the 4th of July. Those who run will cover 6.2 miles of ground just as the first runners did in 1970 as they make their way past iconic Atlanta neighborhoods including Buckhead and Midtown. Racers cross the finish line in Piedmont Park where they can enjoy the many holiday festivities that await.
Peachtree Road Race/Atlanta Track Club
201 Armour Dr NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30324
404.231.9064
Fall: Music Midtown
September is the month of festivals in Atlanta gets ready to celebrate sound in a big way. The Music Midtown festival highlights big label and local artists on stage with equal amounts of passion. Thousands of music enthusiasts make their way to Piedmont Park when this festival comes to town to kick back, listen and make the most of the cooler weather. Endless food vendors and activities accompany the never-ending rhythm of this beloved annual Atlanta-based event.
Music Midtown/Piedmont Park
400 Park Dr NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
888-512-7469
Winter: New Year’s Eve Peach Drop
New York City may have the ball drop, but Atlanta does New Year’s Eve with a bit of Georgia flair and drops a giant peach from its celebration headquarters at Underground Atlanta instead. Admission is free which makes this event a big one bringing locals and visitors together in equal numbers. As the wait for midnight carries on, live entertainment is all around and food is plentiful. Atlanta knows how to ring in the New Year with style and southern hospitality at the annual peach drop.
NYE Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 330-6006 -City Office of Entertainment
Festivals in Atlanta
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