Georgia in May is starting to heat up, with plenty of sunny weather and many days well into the 80s.
May festivals in Georgia include include several of Atlanta’s biggest events: the Atlanta Film Festival, the Atlanta Jazz Festival over the Memorial Day weekend, and Sweet Auburn Springfest, the biggest free outdoor festival in the southeast.
Other Georgia festivals in May are the ongoing Georgia Renaissance Festival, several popular arts and crafts festivals in the Atlanta area and elsewhere in Georgia, and big community events such as McDonough’s Geranium Festival.
There are many other things to do in Georgia in May: scenic barrier islands, state parks and wildlife refuges, a visit to one of the state’s historic cities, plus the full range of tourist attractions in Atlanta, Savannah, Athens, Macon and elsewhere.
See also:
– May events in Savannah
– Things to do in Savannah
– Transport options between Savannah and Atlanta
– Lowcountry seafood festivals
!Event dates, venue and other details may change at short notice. Please check all information at an event’s official website before planning your travel.
→ See Georgia festivals in April
– (Fairburn, GA) Georgia Renaissance Festival, April 11 - May 31 2026
Annual Renaissance-themed festival in Fairburn, with traditional music and food, live entertainment, craft and other vendors, special themed weekends and more. More details
– (Waycross, GA) Swamptown Getdown, April 30 - May 2 2026
Annual festival of southern music in Waycross. More details
– (Johns Creek, GA) International Festival, May 2 2026
Annual festival in Johns Creek in celebration of the cultures of the world, with traditional foods, music and arts performances, global marketplace, children’s activities and more. More details
– (Gay, GA) The Cotton Fair, May 2-3 2026
Twice-annual arts, crafts and antiques festival in Gay. More details
– (Fairburn, GA) Georgia Renaissance Festival, April 11 - May 31 2026
Annual Renaissance-themed festival in Fairburn, with traditional music and food, live entertainment, craft and other vendors, special themed weekends and more. More details
– (Atlanta, GA) Sweet Auburn Springfest, May 9-10 2026
Big, free annual festival in the Sweet Auburn district, with live music, food, vendor market, parades, art, history tours and more. More details
– (Fairburn, GA) Georgia Renaissance Festival, April 11 - May 31 2026
Annual Renaissance-themed festival in Fairburn, with traditional music and food, live entertainment, craft and other vendors, special themed weekends and more. More details
– (Alpharetta, GA) Taste of Alpharetta, May 14 2026
Annual food festival in downtown Alpharetta, with food from local restaurants, cooking demonstrations, dining events and more. More details
– (McDonough, GA) Geranium Festival, May 16 2026
Annual arts and crafts festival in downtown McDonough. More details
– (Fairburn, GA) Georgia Renaissance Festival, April 11 - May 31 2026
Annual Renaissance-themed festival in Fairburn, with traditional music and food, live entertainment, craft and other vendors, special themed weekends and more. More details
– (Ringgold, GA) 1890 Days Jamboree, May 22-23 2026
Annual community festival in downtown Ringgold, with arts and crafts, food, parade, classic car show, live music, fireworks show and more. More details
– (Fairburn, GA) Georgia Renaissance Festival, April 11 - May 31 2026
Annual Renaissance-themed festival in Fairburn, with traditional music and food, live entertainment, craft and other vendors, special themed weekends and more. More details
See Also: Things To Do In Coastal Georgia
– Savannah in May
– Boat tours from Savannah and Tybee Island
– Kayaking destinations near Savannah
– Boat charters and dolphin tours from St Simons Island
– Blackbeard Island and Sapelo Island tours
– Ebenezer Creek blackwater swamp
– Things to do in Brunswick
– Things to do in St Marys
– Things to do in Midway
– Things to do in Waycross
– Things to do in Valdosta