Metro Atlanta is filled with music, art, kids’ activities and more as autumn leaves color your world.
The Atlanta Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Annunciation will be held Oct. 2-5 this year. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)
By Mary Caldwell – For the AJC
32 minutes ago
As the weather finally provides a respite from scorching temperatures, the fall festival calendar heats up. It’s the perfect time to get out and about with family or friends and shop for art, enjoy music from a wide variety of genres, treat yourself to samples of wine and beer and more. Whether you’d like to head to a smaller community event or join in the fun of one of metro Atlanta’s larger festivals, you’ll find plenty of happenings to enjoy throughout the season. Here are a dozen that could turn out to be favorites:
Brew Moon Festival
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Dunwoody Oktoberfest on Sept. 27 is a celebration with polka music, a biergarten and a KinderZone. ( Courtesy of Dunwoody Oktoberfest)
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Chalk artists create amazing images on the streets of the Marietta Square during the annual Chalktoberfest Chalk and Beer Festival on Oct. 11-12. (Courtesy of Lou Hammond Group/Wayne Renshaw)
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On Oct. 11-12, Atlanta Pride Festival hosts many activities including three marches and a large Pride parade. (Courtesy of Atlanta Pride)
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The 45th annual Olde Town Fall Festival in Conyers on Oct. 18 includes a costume contest for pets. (Courtesy of of Olde Town Fall Festival)
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