Georgia Free Festivals, Fairs and Events

Flicks on the Bricks
Held the 1st Friday of June, July and August

Enjoy a free movie while sitting under the stars on Duluth Town Green. Flicks on the Bricks presents a movie on the 1st Friday in June, July, and August alongside Fridays-N-Duluth, starting at 8 p.m., with free inflatables, live music and food trucks beforehand. See duluthga.net for this year's movie lineup.

Admission: $0.00
Phone: (770) 476-3434
Address: Duluth Town Green, 3142 Hill St. NW, Duluth, 30096, GA, US

Brooke Street Park Summer Concert Series
Saturdays, May through September

The Brooke Street Park Summer Concert Series brings music and fun to life, Saturdays from May to September. Bring a blanket and a picnic, and enjoy free, live, family-friendly performances by different Alpharetta based entertainment groups.


Admission: $0.00
Phone: (678) 297-6000
Address: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, 30005, GA, US

Live Music at Paradise Hills
Most Saturdays, 1-5 pm

Entry: $0.00

Address:Paradise Hills Winery Resort and Spa 366 Paradise Road Blairsville GA 30512 , (706) 745-7483

Ida Cox Music Series
Held Saturdays, June through August, 7-10 pm

See idacoxmusicseries.com for this year's lineup.

Old Soldiers Day Parade
Held annually in Alpharetta

Alpharetta's historic parade marches on as a tribute to all Veterans of All Wars. Featuring floats, marching bands, military units and classic cars, the parade proceeds down Roswell Street and ends at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road with free hotdogs, drinks and activities.


Phone: (678) 297-6000
Address: Downtown Alpharetta, 2 Park Plaza , Alpharetta, 30005, GA, US

Monticello Market on the Square
Held Saturdays, May through September

The Monticello Market on the Square happens every Saturday, from May through September. Vendors sell fresh produce as well as plants, jellies, and other locally produced items, plus arts and crafts and direct-sales vendors on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, with live music some weekends.

Taste of Conyers and Car Show
Held annually in Conyers

What's cooking in Conyers? Sample and savor delicious appetizers, entrees, drinks and desserts from top restaurants in town during the annual Taste of Conyers, held in historic downtown Olde Town Conyers, paired with a car show. Admission and parking are free; food samples typically run $1 to $3 each.

For more information, call the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606.

Admission & Parking: $0.00

Address: Olde Town Conyers 901 Railroad Street Conyers GA 30012

Fridays-N-Duluth presents Block Party on Main

Last Friday of each month, May-August, 6-10 pm

Enjoy dining delights from your hometown favorites with a street fair atmosphere on the last Friday of every month from May-August. There's live music in Parsons Alley and free air balls from Xtreme AirBalls on Duluth Town Green, wrapping up with a themed concert. It's all free! For more information, visit duluthga.net.

Phone (770) 476-3434

City Green Live
Select Friday nights, May-September, food trucks 6:30 pm / bands 7:30 pm

Shake out your blanket, dust off your lawn chair, and tell your friends to meet you on the Green for City Green Live!

City Green Live is a Friday night "must-do" for music lovers, spotlighting nationally touring artists as well as local acts on select Friday nights from May until September. Food and drink is available on site, or bring your own (only on-site alcohol sales permitted). See sandyspringsga.gov/concerts for this year's full lineup.

City Green Live is funded in part through a generous grant from the Sandy Springs Arts Foundation.

Phone (770) 730-5600

Admission: $0.00

Address:City Green at City Springs 1 Galambos Way Sandy Springs GA 30328

Spring Fling
Held annually in Duluth

Duluth's annual Spring Fling on Duluth Town Green is a family-friendly event featuring free workouts, a live DJ, raffles, prizes and inflatables for the kids. Spring Fling is a charity event created to raise money to support Rainbow Village, brought to you by Duluth Fit Body Boot Camp and the City of Duluth.

Phone (770) 476-3434

Free Admission
Address: Downtown Duluth 3142 Hill Street NW Duluth Town Green GA 30096

Peachtree Corners Festival
Held annually in September (15th annual in 2026)

The Peachtree Corners Festival features arts and crafts vendors, food, musical entertainment, children's activities, and a car show. Free admission and free on-site parking. See peachtreecornersfestival.com for this year's dates.

American Youth Film Festival
Held annually, typically in June

See the filmmakers of tomorrow at the American Youth Film Festival, which allows elementary school, middle school, high school, and college students to present films they've made, with a screening competition, workshops, and panel discussions.

Free Admission
Address: The Westin Peachtree Plaza 210 Peachtree St. NW Atlanta GA 30303 - see americanyouthfilmfest.org for this year's dates.

Sandy Springs Lantern Parade - Take It To The River
Held annually, typically spring

The Sandy Springs Lantern Parade celebrates the Chattahoochee River, ending at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. Colorful hand-carried lanterns and larger-than-life puppet creatures light up the night as the parade marches downhill to the river, where paddlers escort select lanterns onto the water for a floating parade. Free and open to everyone.

Free Admission
Address: Morgan Falls Overlook Park 200 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs GA 30350 (770) 730-5600 - see sandyspringsga.gov/lanternparade for this year's date.

Community Bike Ride with Battlefield Outdoors
Held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm, Saturdays at 3 pm

Come ride with us on a fun and friendly community bike ride through the Chickamauga Battlefield. Rides typically last an hour and are for all ability levels. Rides begin and end at Battlefield Outdoors with riders divided into groups based on ride speed. All groups are no-drop (this means that we won’t leave you). This event is weather dependent and any cancellations will be decided as soon as possible and will be announced on Battlefield Outdoors social media pages. Bikes are available for rent from the shop for $5. Children are welcome on the ride but must be accompanied by an adult if under 16. Feel free to call the shop with any questions at (706) 841-0040.

Free Admission

bike rental $5
Address: Battlefield Outdoors 2871 LaFayette Rd. Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742

Georgia Apple Blossom Festival
Held annually in May

The Georgia Apple Blossom Festival brings a weekend to East Ellijay, Georgia offering free admission and free kid's activities, with over 70 hand-selected regional vendors offering food, art, and crafts. This event is also pet-friendly.

MayFest
Held annually in May

Carrollton Main Street's annual MayFest, nestled amongst the historic buildings on Adamson Square, has become one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the West Georgia area, featuring handmade goods vendors exhibiting paintings, pottery, baskets and more, plus food vendors with southern specialties.

See carrolltonga.com/mayfest for this year's date and vendor applications.

Free Admission
Address: Downtown Carrollton Adamson Square Carrollton GA 30117

Artisan Wine Tasting
Held Saturdays, 6-8 pm

Experience the difference of Artisan, low production wines. These wines are from international producers who exist for only the art and love of wine making. Public wine tastings are offered on Saturday nights at The Gifted Ferret. Our wines can't be found in grocery or package stores. Wine tastings are free, all we ask is you please make an item purchase.

Antique Tractor & Engine Show
Held annually

The Peach State Antique Tractor and Engine Club's annual show at historic Prater's Mill draws collectors from across the South, with hay rides, a petting zoo, entertainment, and a Parade of Power - Tractors, plus plenty of good food including homemade ice cream.

Address:Prater's Mill Historic Site 5845 Highway 2 Dalton GA 30721 - call (706) 694-6455 or see pratersmill.org to confirm this year's date.

Free Admission 

Trout Rodeo
Held annually in May

The Haralson County Trout Fishing Rodeo takes place at Smith Farm in Bremen, GA. Enjoy fishing, prizes, food and fun - each participant receives a goody bag and a baseball cap with the wildlife logo, with drawings throughout the day for hundreds of prizes. This rodeo is for children 15 and under, senior citizens 65 and older, and handicapped individuals. For more information and directions, contact Danny Crook (Fish and Wildlife) at 770-646-3875.

Spring Fair on the Square Buchanan
Held annually in May (45th annual as of 2019)

A charming small-town fair in rural Georgia around a lovely restored landmark courthouse, sponsored by the Haralson County Historical Society and Friends of the Library, with food, entertainment, history and games. 

Festivities include: an Annual 5K Run for the Books (Friends of the Library), a Library Book Sale, arts & crafts, food, and live entertainment.

1890's Day Jamboree
Held annually in Ringgold, late May

Ringgold hosts its annual 1890's Day Jamboree over a Friday evening and Saturday, featuring more than 100 food, arts and crafts vendors, live music on multiple stages, music and dance contests, beauty pageants, a parade, a classic car show, and a fireworks display Saturday night. For most residents, the sign that 1890's is approaching is the display of approximately 1,200 Veteran's Memorial Flags along the roads in Ringgold. Admission is free and all events are family friendly.

St. Simons Island Antique Show
Held annually (44th year as of 2025)

Antique dealers from all over the Southeast showcase a vast array of antique merchandise, including furniture, collectibles, primitives, jewelry, silver, glassware and more.

The show is located in Postell Park under the majestic live oak trees. Parking and admission is free. See stsimonsantiques.com for this year's dates.

First Friday
Held the first Friday of every month

Downtown Valdosta comes alive on the first Friday of every month! First Friday is an event where singles can get together, business people can relax, and couples can enjoy the charm of Downtown Valdosta. Enjoy late night shopping, dinner and drink specials, live music and so much more. Grab a cocktail while you stroll the streets and explore all downtown Valdosta has to offer!

Free Admission
Address: Downtown Valdosta 527 N Patterson St. Valdosta GA 31601

First Fridays
Held the first Friday of every month, 5:30 pm

Every first Friday of every month, Statesboro's community gets together for a night of fun and celebration. With a variety of themes throughout the year, each time is a chance for unique experiences and memories. The excitement starts at 5:30 p.m., usually centered on the Courthouse lawn at the Main Streets intersection.

Market on Madison Farmers Market

Held Saturdays, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Located on Madison Street in Downtown Dublin, the Market on Madison is a premier open-air venue offering local and organic produce, artisan foods, farm-raised eggs and raw honey, plus handmade crafts and original art.

In addition to the farmers' market, the Market on Madison is host to a variety of public and private events. The Market's amphitheater is home to First Friday Concerts, March through October, presented by Dublin's Main Street program. The facility and grounds are available as a rental space for weddings, parties and photo shoots.

Georgia Southern Planetarium Laser Shows
Offered regularly

Georgia Southern's planetarium runs laser shows set to classic and popular music, with exciting visuals that transport audiences with the feeling of motion and transcendence.

These shows contain loud music, flashing lights, spinning stars and other effects that some may find disruptive, and are not recommended for those who may have conditions that could be aggravated by this experience. Elementary school students and older are welcome to attend.