Best festival
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1) You say, “Before Sandy Springs became a city, ‘The Festival’ was the one thing that unified our community. Whether one is young or old, it is the best place to see neighbors and friends, grab something to eat, and enjoy the fall weather. I always enjoy the heritage demonstrations, such as sheep shearing and blacksmithing, as well as the variety of crafters and food vendors. ”
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1) You say, “Nothing says spring to Atlantans quite like blooming dogwood trees and this annual celebration of those blooms really does have something for everyone. Visitors to the festival get great music, a wide variety of arts and crafts, tasty food and, best of all, a stroll through Piedmont Park in spring.”
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ziza
March 9th, 2010
10:03 am
national black arts festival, atlanta jazz festival
Scott
March 9th, 2010
10:04 am
Atlanta BBQ Festival!!!!
Kris
March 9th, 2010
10:04 am
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival, because it includes all Atlantans.
Sid Hetzler
March 9th, 2010
10:05 am
Inman Park. But Atlanta should have its own town festival all over town, like Spoleto in Charleston SC.
sarah price
March 9th, 2010
10:08 am
Dogwood!
Roo Badley
March 9th, 2010
10:08 am
“The WORLD comes to this Atlanta gem”?
I don’t THINK so.
ER
March 9th, 2010
10:11 am
Having grown up in Atlanta I still love the Inmand Park Festival. But after being in Macon 12 years I have grown to love the Chery Blossom festival. It encompasses the ENTIRE city with events all over town every day for over a week. The focus of the festival is in Central City Park and downtown, with vendors on the weekends, a mini fair and vendors in the park everday, festivities (free cherry ice cream!) every daydowntown and free concerts every night at the park. Truly an amazingly good time for the family!
Ayesha
March 9th, 2010
10:15 am
ATLANTA BBQ FESTIVAL!
JT
March 9th, 2010
10:16 am
Atlanta BBQ festival!!!!!
fes
March 9th, 2010
10:17 am
corndogorama
Steve
March 9th, 2010
10:20 am
When voting for these festivals, how about we stick to those that have something for everyone. Pride and that Black Arts thing do not fit this criterion.
Inman Park, hands down.
Roo Badley
March 9th, 2010
10:23 am
Thanks, Steve – I agree.
Melody
March 9th, 2010
10:28 am
Inman Park Festival!
Melody
March 9th, 2010
10:31 am
To Steve: I’m a straight white woman and I love PRIDE and the Black Arts Festival
Madeline
March 9th, 2010
10:32 am
Definitely the Dogwood Festival!
Roo Badley
March 9th, 2010
10:34 am
To the “straight white woman” – you are a rarity in Atlanta – please don’t leave – you may be the only one left!
Fuzzy
March 9th, 2010
10:35 am
ATLANTA BBQ Festival. Hard to beat any type of festival that involves grilled meats. Sept 11th at Atlantic Station for those interested.
Close second… Big Green Egg – Eggtoberfest in October.
Steve
March 9th, 2010
10:36 am
Melody: that’s great. I am the father of three young children. Arts festivals bore them to tears, and Pride with its frequent, um, displays of “liberation”? Forget it.
Roo Badley: AMEN
diamond e
March 9th, 2010
10:39 am
anyone ever heard of the astro glide festival.i think it’s held at peidmont park sometime after dark
Chuck Walker
March 9th, 2010
10:41 am
BEAR ON THE SQUARE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL in Dahlonega. Good music, good food, arts, crafts,childrens acitivities, not overly crowded. Historic setting. No fee required. What more could you ask for?
Carleigh
March 9th, 2010
10:42 am
Wheelbarrow Festival in Reynoldstown! Great music, great people, amazing food, awesome neighborhood party…
Drew
March 9th, 2010
10:43 am
candler park midsummer music fest! I mean cmon…Guster played last year
WIZARDOFX
March 9th, 2010
10:45 am
Wheelbarrow Festival in Reynoldstown!
diamond e
March 9th, 2010
10:50 am
pretty sure there is some wheelbarrow action at the astro glide festival
mambera
March 9th, 2010
10:51 am
I can’t believe no one has mentioned Va-Hi’s Summerfest. That, the NBAF, Dogwood (at Piedmont Park), and Inman Park are my favorites. Though not a festival, Screen on the Green is great, too–but it needs to move back to Piedmont.
Atlanta Lawyer
March 9th, 2010
10:51 am
Atlanta BBQ Festival!
Roo Badley
March 9th, 2010
10:52 am
diamond e: and there is also some “in man” action and probably some “dog” and “wood”, too.
Andrew Ho
March 9th, 2010
10:52 am
No love for the 420 Fest? There ought to be!
THUNDER THUG
March 9th, 2010
10:57 am
FREAKNIK IS THE BOMB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amber Collins
March 9th, 2010
11:05 am
My vote is split between the Inman Park Festival and the Decatur Book Festival.
Kupe
March 9th, 2010
11:08 am
Inman Park Festival!!
Debbi H
March 9th, 2010
11:20 am
Bear on the Square Festival in Dahlonega. Take a drive up here – it is, by far, the best.
Jeffrey
March 9th, 2010
11:24 am
The Taste of the Highlands, a benefit for Children’s Healthcare is always a great time. Awesome food, no lines, groovy music and some of the coolest folks intown.
Kim Foster
March 9th, 2010
11:27 am
The Decatur Book Festival!!
Thomas
March 9th, 2010
11:28 am
The Duck Derby Festival in Cartersville! 20,000+ rubber ducks racing down the Etowah River for tons of great prizes…including a 2010 Kia Soul! Plus it supports a great cause, Advocates for Children. It’s spec-quack-ular!
Terry Kennedy
March 9th, 2010
11:31 am
I live in North Carolina now, but I always make it a point to travel back to Atlanta for the Decatur Book Festival.
Ganners
March 9th, 2010
11:38 am
I love Art in the Park at the Marietta Square.
Also any Taste of…..
So excited festival season is starting!!!
TreeHugger
March 9th, 2010
11:38 am
The Wheelbarrow Festival because it is still easily accessible and quite intimate. If I could choose two favorites, I would include the Black Arts Festival because of its diverse nature of events and locations around the city.
I still enjoy the Inman Park Festival, but it is hard to find parking, and the subsequent walk is difficult with two babies in tow. I miss the Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park, as that was my favorite for years… Relaxing in a huge meadow with jazz greats serenading our appreciative ears and spirits was a great way to kick off so many summers. I miss that one in its former venue.
Kim
March 9th, 2010
11:42 am
The Renaissance Festival in Fairburn. Every year, every weekend from April to June.
Lesley
March 9th, 2010
11:42 am
Gotta be the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. It’s still going strong at 74 years, and is a wonderful tradition here in Atlanta. It’s topical and constantly updating itself with the addition of the International community stage & events, and other exciting partnerships.
alan
March 9th, 2010
11:50 am
HotoberFest seems to be a great hybrid of beer festival and neighborhood festival, all to promote sustainability. Located at Glenwood park Neighborhood, minutes from downtown. What’s NOT to like?
LS
March 9th, 2010
11:53 am
I’m with Kim. The Renaissance Festival in Fairburn is for everyone, all ages.
Summit Dawg
March 9th, 2010
11:57 am
Hey now, it’s about a three hour drive, but you have to check out the “Washpot Festival” in Garfield, Ga.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s in May……….
The Duchess
March 9th, 2010
11:59 am
I went to the Inman Park festival for the first time last year…I truly enjoyed myself. I bought a beautiful walking stick.
I will be returning for sure!!!!
koko
March 9th, 2010
12:01 pm
1. Inman Park Festival
2. Chomp and Stomp
Egger
March 9th, 2010
12:02 pm
East Atlanta Strut and Inman Park Festival
Michelle
March 9th, 2010
12:03 pm
70,000 people can’t be wrong- best fest = DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL every labor day weekend!
Mari Lee
March 9th, 2010
12:11 pm
The Renaissance Festival with the Lost Boys and the Tortuga Twins. My family is counting down the days!
Rog
March 9th, 2010
12:17 pm
Dogwood is the King of Spring, but I think the Va-Hi Summerfest is equally awesome. And in the Fall, a great time can be had at Hotoberfest…if you’re a beer lover it rocks!
GS
March 9th, 2010
12:24 pm
The Taste of West Cobb at The Avenue West Cobb is a community event that features outstanding music, good food, and family friendly fun. It is April 17th and this will be the 3rd year. Proceeds go to support a good cause…Hillgrove Bands Music Education Programs.