It’s that time of year when the air outside is crisp and cool. Apples, pumpkins, and holiday preparations. It’s also that time of year when outdoor festivals are all over the place – from Marietta to Dallas and throughout metro Atlanta. After Friday night Football games, make time to stroll around and enjoy the outdoors. Check out some of the great events going on around our area.
Fall Festivals Around West Cobb & Metro Atlanta
Chalktoberfest
Celebrate Oktoberfest the Marietta way with a Chalk artistry and a Beer festival.
DATES & HOURS:
October 13 10a – 5p
October 14 11a-5p
LOCATION:
Atlanta St & Anderson St
Marietta Square
Marietta, GA
CONTACT: 770 528 1444 x14
WEBSITE:
http://www.chalktoberfest.com/
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FALL FEST
Get a headstart on holiday shopping from local artisans & crafters
DATES & HOURS:
October 13 from 10a-4p
LOCATION:
Historic Downtown
Main Street
Dallas, GA 30157
CONTACT: 770-445-9008
WEBSITE:
http://www.pauldingfinearts.org/fall_fest.html
Fall Into Crafts Marketplace
The 17th Annual Craft Fair bringing local artisans & crafters
DATES & HOURS;
Friday, October 12, 11a-6p
Saturday, October 13, 10a-4p
LOCATION:
St. Andrew United Methodist Church
3455 Canton Road
Marietta, GA 30066
CONTACT: 770-926-3488
WEBSITE:
http://www.thepumpkinchurch.org/CraftFair
Marietta HarvestFest
Annual arts and crafts festival including Halloween Happenings for children, carnival games and more.
DATES & HOURS:
October 20, 2018 from 9a-5p
LOCATION:
Glover Park at Marietta Square
50 N Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
CONTACT: 770-794-5601
WEBSITE:
https://www.mariettaga.gov
Oktoberfest
The longest running Oktoberfest in the US offers beer, brats, bands, Lederhosen and more.
DATES & HOURS:
Select days and times from
September 6 – October 28
LOCATION:
Helen Festhalle
1074 Edelweiss Strasse
Helen, GA 30545
CONTACT: 706-878-1908
WEBSITE:
http://www.helenchamber.com/oktoberfest.html
Paulding Meadows Festival
Arts & Crafts festival of local artisans.
DATES & HOURS:
September 8 – 9a-6p
September 9 – 9a-5p
LOCATION:
Earl Duncan Park @ Paulding Meadows
472 Paulding Meadows Drive
Dallas, GA 30132
CONTACT: 770-445-6016
WEBSITE:
http://pauldingcountychamber.chambermaster.com/
Smyrna Jonquil Festival
Artisans from all over the southeast feature hand-made crafts, paintings, clothing, furniture, jewelry and much more.
DATES & HOURS:
October 27 from 10a-6p
October 28 from 12p-5p
LOCATION:
The Village Green
Atlanta Road
Smyrna, GA
CONTACT: 770-423-1330
Taste of Acworth
The annual Taste of Acworth in historic downtown features 150 area restaurants and businesses.
DATES & HOURS:
October 13 from 10a-6p
LOCATION:
Historic District on Main Street
Acworth, GA 30101
CONTACT: 770-423-1330
WEBSITE:
https://www.acworthbusiness.org/events/taste-acworth
Taste of Kennesaw
Sample food from more than 40 different local restaurants, enjoy live music on two entertainment stages, and enjoy a variety of activities for the kids including a rock wall, inflatables and slides, a trackless train, and more.
DATES & HOURS:
November 3, 2018 from 11a-7pm
LOCATION:
Downtown Kennesaw
2829 Cherokee Street
Kennesaw, GA
CONTACT: 770-423-1330
WEBSITE:
http://www.kennesaw.com/taste-of-kennesaw/
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Apple Picking
Pumpkin Patches
Corn Mazes
Haunted Houses
Fall Colors & Travels