September in Georgia signals the end of summer, although temperatures typically remain high throughout the month, making it an excellent time 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 this week to be confirmed.
– (Helen, GA) Helen Oktoberfest, September 10 - November 1 2026
Annual Oktoberfest celebration at Helen Festhalle. More details
– (Clarkesville, GA) Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, September 11-19 2026
Annual fair at the Habersham County Fairgrounds, Clarkesville, with carnival, livestock shows, rodeo, performances, art shows and more. More details
– (Stone Mountain, GA) Yellow Daisy Festival, September 10-13 2026
Big annual arts and crafts show at Stone Mountain Park, with 400+ artists and crafters, vintage vendors, beer garden, festival food, live music, children’s activities and more. More details
– (Helen, GA) Helen Oktoberfest, September 10 - November 1 2026
Annual Oktoberfest celebration at Helen Festhalle. More details
– (Augusta, GA) Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, September 18-20 2026
Annual arts festival in downtown Augusta, with live music, dance, spoken word, theatrical and other performances, 150+ fine arts and crafts vendors, international food village and more. More details
– (Savannah, GA) Savannah Jazz Festival, September 18-20 2026
Popular annual festival of jazz music, with free concerts in Forsyth Park and other Savannah venues. More details
– (Atlanta, GA) Shaky Knees Music Festival, September 18-20 2026
Annual festival of rock music in Piedmont Park. More details
– (Helen, GA) Helen Oktoberfest, September 10 - November 1 2026
Annual Oktoberfest celebration at Helen Festhalle. More details
– (Canton, GA) Riverfest, September 26-27 2026
Big annual arts and crafts festival at Etowah River Park, Canton, with 150+ arts and crafts exhibitors, local food trucks, football broadcast, local musicians and other performers, children’s activities, scarecrow display and more. More details
– (Atlanta, GA) Sweet Auburn Music Fest, September 26-27 2026
Popular annual music festival in the Sweet Auburn district, with music in a variety of genres, international food court, Black-owned businesses, speakers and more. More details
– (Helen, GA) Helen Oktoberfest, September 10 - November 1 2026
Annual Oktoberfest celebration at Helen Festhalle. 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