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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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Stewart
March 9th, 2010
12:30 pm
Decatur Book Festival
Inman Park Festival
iRun
March 9th, 2010
12:33 pm
OK, so that’s twice I’ve tried to post and it didn’t show…
Twee
March 9th, 2010
12:34 pm
National Black Arts Festival…hands down!
Melissa
March 9th, 2010
12:40 pm
Cabbage Town’s Chomp and Stomp!
street smart
March 9th, 2010
12:45 pm
The Dogwood rates the HIGHest with me, the 2004 fest was the best one of em all. The one at Lenox being the worst, dont it always go to show that if it aint broke dont fix it. Never take it out of Piedmont again!
Mary
March 9th, 2010
12:53 pm
Taste of West Cobb, April 17th! Not only is it a blast, it benefits the Hillgrove High School Band programs.
Tru' Ga. Peach
March 9th, 2010
12:57 pm
When’s the Inman Park Festival? Any info on a informative website?
Emmett
March 9th, 2010
12:58 pm
Sandy Springs Festival!
PS
March 9th, 2010
12:59 pm
The Dogwood Festival of course. After the festival you can visit Dogwood Restaurant on Peachtree St. for a delicous meal.
Sherman
March 9th, 2010
1:02 pm
ATLANTA BBQ Festival
Liz
March 9th, 2010
1:14 pm
Enter your comments here
Liz
March 9th, 2010
1:15 pm
Reynoldstown has been hosting the Wheelbarrow Festival for more than 10 years. Coming up in June
woody
March 9th, 2010
1:16 pm
Whichever one has the most free stuff.
KCE
March 9th, 2010
1:23 pm
I love the Inman Park Festival, but I miss the Piedmont Park Arts Festival as it was in the ’80s.
Meredith
March 9th, 2010
1:23 pm
Chomp & Stomp!
Joseph
March 9th, 2010
1:27 pm
Taste Of West Cobb
CW
March 9th, 2010
1:30 pm
Went to Taste of West Cobb last year. Food was great and wide variety of choices to choose from. Tickets were $1 and most vendors charged 2-4 tickets but portions were very large, not the tiny taste portions I’ve seen at other events. Great event!
JA
March 9th, 2010
1:35 pm
Taste of West Cobb is great!!
Kristi
March 9th, 2010
1:39 pm
I enjoy the Renaissance Festival every year!
moons
March 9th, 2010
1:43 pm
Inman Park in the Spring, Chomp n Stomp in the Fall!
Keith
March 9th, 2010
1:43 pm
Inman Park Festival
Christy
March 9th, 2010
1:43 pm
Sandy Springs Festival in September!
Pam Polk
March 9th, 2010
1:47 pm
TOWC-Taste of West Cobb at The Avenue / Dallas Hwy April 17th. Featuring West Cobb’s premier bands from Hillgrove High School. Great food, vendors, and of course music. Visit http://www.tasteofwestcobb.org for ticket information-admission is free!!!!
da Judge
March 9th, 2010
1:50 pm
The Atlanta BBQ Festival is newer than some, but is already the greatest festival in Atlanta , , maybe the whole Southeast. It will be bigger and better than anything else that has been mentioned….
Jake
March 9th, 2010
1:57 pm
I can’t wait for 420 fest in Candler Park! I know life is good when my favorite local brewery is hosting a beer festival 3 blocks from home =D
Suzy
March 9th, 2010
2:00 pm
420 Fest!
lovelylibra
March 9th, 2010
2:03 pm
Does anyone have any dates on these festivals or websites?
Norm
March 9th, 2010
2:05 pm
Taste Of West Cobb
Adam Stillman
March 9th, 2010
2:06 pm
Inman Park Festival all the way. April 24-25. http://www.inmanparkfestival.org/
KC
March 9th, 2010
2:09 pm
420 Fest in Candler Park is always good! Went last several years and it is a great mix of people, beer, and music.
Teri McLendon
March 9th, 2010
2:11 pm
The Taste of West Cobb and The Avenue West Cobb is the best event. You should check this out on April 17, 2010.
My T-shirt Says This
March 9th, 2010
2:14 pm
The gay black dog beer and barbecue festival in the park is my favorite.
MC
March 9th, 2010
2:15 pm
420 FEST!!!!!!!!
JFolster
March 9th, 2010
2:17 pm
420 Fest.
Csam
March 9th, 2010
2:20 pm
Marietta Greek Festival in May…great food, great music!
Queenie the Collie
March 9th, 2010
2:26 pm
Where can I find one of them gay black dogs?
rob
March 9th, 2010
2:42 pm
Funny to see all the festival promoters pushing their festival.
Why not take a look at the crowds to tell you what the good festivals are.
Taste of West Cobb, Marietta Greek Festival and Sandy Springs festival combined are no where in the same league as 420 Fest, Candler Park Festival, Inman Park Festival, Dogwood Festival & Va. Highland
Denise
March 9th, 2010
2:43 pm
Hotoberfest in Glenwood Park the first weekend of October has been the BEST festival I have attended in Atlanta. The park is gorgeous, great music and beer, eco inspired artists, and spreading the word about sustainability on all levels. HOTOBERFEST ROCKS!
woody
March 9th, 2010
2:44 pm
The one that happens on the weekend.
Horsetoothedjackass
March 9th, 2010
2:47 pm
East Atlanta Beer Festival.
Alex
March 9th, 2010
2:50 pm
Inman Park Festival is the best….and still all volunteers from the hood!
Karleeki
March 9th, 2010
2:51 pm
I love the Sandy Springs Festival, great for families, and wonderful local artists.
GeorgiaBoy
March 9th, 2010
2:53 pm
The Va-Hi Summerfest, or the Stumphouse’s (Steamhouse’s) oyster festival.
GeorgiaBoy
March 9th, 2010
2:53 pm
Oh, and the Inman Park Fest, too!
baw
March 9th, 2010
2:55 pm
Sandy Springs Festival
Rog
March 9th, 2010
2:57 pm
Agree with rob, it’s always so obvious when someone is promoting and not just sharing an opinion! Why not post your yard sale info here while you’re at it? :>)
matt
March 9th, 2010
3:00 pm
420 Fest, hands down.
Paige
March 9th, 2010
3:05 pm
Sandy Springs Festival is the best!!! I have been going to the festival since I was a little girl. My favorite part of the show is the Artist Market- you can always count on finding handcrafted, original fine craft and fine art. The Sandy Springs Festival is a great place to take your whole family- something for everyone to do. Also, the volunteer staff is wonderful and very helpful.
Ginny
March 9th, 2010
3:08 pm
The Sandy Springs Festival the end of September…2-days of shopping (arts and crafts, jewelry, food items, clothes, outdoor art, etc.), awesome bands performing all day, great children’s area, hubby’s getaway at the antique car show, delicious festival food, a special georgia made and georgia grown area, a Silent Auction with GREAT deals on gift certificates, items, and trips…seriously, what doesn’t the Sandy Springs Festival have?!?
Oh, and best part–dogs are welcomed to attend (one of the few festivals that allow) and they even have a special pet parade Saturday morning with prizes!
Don’t miss it this year: September 25th and 26th. I hear they are celebrating their 25th anniversary…I bet they go all out this year. Oh and tickets are only like $5 for one-day or $7 for a two-day pass for an adult…I can’t even go see a movie for $5! And kids are just $2 with under 5 years free.
Ginny
March 9th, 2010
3:09 pm
Ok, sorry to promote–I am a long-time volunteer…after spending all the time on the Festival, we want people to show up!