Celebrate life with Georgia's Holiday Festivals, Fairs and Events

Independence Day (Early July)

Georgia's state parks and small towns put on a full slate of Independence Day events every summer. Expect ranger-led hikes like Tallulah Gorge State Park's gorge-floor hike down to Sliding Rock; Civil War-era drilling, cannon and rifle firings, and old-timey games at Fort McAllister State Park and Fort Morris State Historic Site; community fireworks shows such as Heard County's SummerFest on Franklin's historic square and the Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks over the Chattahoochee; and family movie nights and pool parties at parks like Victoria Bryant State Park. Admission, hours, and exact dates vary park to park and year to year, so confirm specifics before you go.

Year-Round Community Traditions

Plenty of Georgia towns keep a standing calendar of recurring community events - Statesboro's downtown "First Fridays" (a different themed evening the first Friday of every month), craft and art fairs, farmers markets, and seasonal buffets and live music at resorts like Barnsley Resort. These run on a regular monthly or seasonal cadence rather than a single fixed date, so the best move is checking the host's own site or calling ahead for that month's specific theme and hours.

Find Current Dates

For up-to-date event schedules, admission fees, and contact info at any Georgia State Park - including Tallulah Gorge, Fort McAllister, Fort Morris, and Victoria Bryant - see the official Georgia State Parks events calendar. For town and county festivals, your best source is the local chamber of commerce or visitor center - see our Tourist Centers page to find one near your destination.