Georgia Festivals In September


September in Georgia marks the end of summer, though temperatures usually remain high through the month — an ideal opportunity for an off-season visit to the state’s beaches.

Labor Day weekend events in Georgia include the Decatur Book Festival and Atlanta’s Black Pride Weekend, both among the biggest such events in the country.

Other Georgia festivals in September include several music festivals, such as Savannah’s free jazz festival toward the end of the month, food festivals, state and country fairs, and the first events of the fall festival season.

There are also several popular arts and crafts festivals in September, including the Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain, Arts in the Heart of Augusta, and Marietta’s Labor Day Art in the Park, among others.

See also:
September 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 the official website before making plans to attend.

Events From Labor Day Weekend To The Weekend Of September 7-8 2024

– (Marietta, GA) Art in the Park, August 31 - September 2 2024
Annual Labor Day weekend arts festival in downtown Marietta, with fine art market featuring artists from across the country, chalk art, children’s craft activities and more. More details

– (Stone Mountain, GA) Yellow Daisy Festival, September 5-8 2024
Big annual arts and crafts festival at Stone Mount Park, with 400 artists and artisans, live music, festival food, craft demonstrations, beer garden, vintage market and more. More details

– (Helen, GA) Oktoberfest, September 5 - October 27 2024
Popular Oktoberfest celebration in the Bavarian-themed town of Helen. More details

– (Cornelia, GA) Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, September 6-14 2024
Popular annual agricultural fair at the Habersham County Fairgrounds, Cornelia, with livestock shows, art and photography, food, craft vendors, rodeo, shows, live music, children’s activities, carnival rides and more. More details

Events From September 9 To The Weekend Of September 14-15 2024

– (Helen, GA) Oktoberfest, September 5 - October 27 2024
Popular Oktoberfest celebration in the Bavarian-themed town of Helen. More details

– (Cornelia, GA) Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, September 6-14 2024
Popular annual agricultural fair at the Habersham County Fairgrounds, Cornelia, with livestock shows, art and photography, food, craft vendors, rodeo, shows, live music, children’s activities, carnival rides and more. More details

– (Atlanta, GA) Sandy Springs Fall Arts and Craft Festival, September 14-15 2024
Twice-annual arts festival in downtown Sandy Springs with 100+ arts and crafts vendors, local musicians, art activities and more. More details

Events From September 16 To The Weekend Of September 21-22 2024

– (Helen, GA) Oktoberfest, September 5 - October 27 2024
Popular Oktoberfest celebration in the Bavarian-themed town of Helen. More details

– (Savannah, GA) Savannah Jazz Festival, September 18-22 2024
Popular annual festival of jazz music, with free concerts in Forsyth Park. More details

– (Marietta, GA) North Georgia State Fair, September 19-29 2024
Annual fair at Jim R Miller Park, Marietta, with carnival rides, animal shows, performances, rodeo, car events and more. More details

– (Augusta, GA) Arts in the Heart of Augusta, September 20-22 2024
Annual juried arts festival in downtown Augusta, featuring 130+ artists, live music and other performances, international food, family activities and more. More details

– (Atlanta, GA) Atlanta Greek Festival, September 20-22 2024
Annual festival of Greek food and heritage at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, with traditional Greek foods and food demonstrations, cathedral tours, live music and dancing, performances and more. More details

– (Helen, GA) Helen Alpine Village Show, September 20-22 2024
Annual arts and crafts show in Helen. More details

– (Brooklet, GA) Brooklet Peanut Festival, September 21 2024
Annual community festival in downtown Brooklet, with parade, food, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, tractor races, and more. More details

– (Blue Ridge, GA) Blues & BBQ Festival, September 21 2024
Annual food and music festival in downtown Blue Ridge, with BBQ from local and regional cooks, live blues music and more. More details

– (Atlanta, GA) JapanFest, September 21-22 2024
Annual festival of Japanese culture at the Gas South Convention Center, with Japanese food from local restaurants and food trucks, live performances, vendors and more. More details

Events From September 23 To The Weekend Of September 28-29 2024

– (Helen, GA) Oktoberfest, September 5 - October 27 2024
Popular Oktoberfest celebration in the Bavarian-themed town of Helen. More details

– (Marietta, GA) North Georgia State Fair, September 19-29 2024
Annual fair at Jim R Miller Park, Marietta, with carnival rides, animal shows, performances, rodeo, car events and more. More details

– (Atlanta, GA) Sweet Auburn Music Fest, September 27-29 2024
Popular annual R&B and gospel music street festival in the Sweet Auburn district, with international food, art and other vendors, local businesses and more. More details

– (Canton, GA) Riverfest, September 28-29 2024
Annual juried arts and crafts festival in Etowah River Park, Canton, with 150+ artists and artisans from across the southeast, local food trucks and musicians, children’s activities, football screenings and more. More details

– (Atlanta, GA) Duluth Fall Festival, September 28-29 2024
Popular fall neighborhood festival in downtown Duluth, with parade, 5K race, concert and other entertainment, arts and crafts, food and more. More details

Events From September 30 To The Weekend Of October 5-6 2024

– (Helen, GA) Oktoberfest, September 5 - October 27 2024
Popular Oktoberfest celebration in the Bavarian-themed town of Helen. More details

– (Hahira, GA) Hahira Honeybee Festival, September 30 - October 5 2024
Popular annual community festival in Hahira, with parade, arts and crafts vendors, food, entertainment and more. More details

– (Lyons, GA) The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival, October 4-5 2024
Annual festival in downtown Lyons, with BBQ competition and other food vendors, car show, disc golf tournament, arts and crafts, live music and more. More details

– (Gay, GA) Fall Cotton Fair, October 5-6 2024
Twice-annual arts, crafts and antiques fair at Longleaf, Gay. More details

→ See Georgia festivals in October

See Also: Things To Do On The Georgia Coast

Savannah in September
Beaches in Georgia
Things to do in Tybee Island
Little Tybee Island
Paddling destinations near Savannah
Kayaking at St Simons Island
Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge