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Cherokee & Forsyth Co.Guide to Fall Festivals - September Events

Canton, Woodstock, Cumming and surrounding areas

By Amie Esposito, Publisher, Canton-Woodstock-Cumming Macaroni Kid September 24, 2016
It's time for Fall Fairs & Festivals. There are SO many of them in the area, I can't possibly list them all! But, here are some highlights (Don't worry - Halloween will be listed separately!)  Each week I will update this list with more festivals, as I come across them. Enjoy the fall season! If you're hosting a Fall Fair or Festival that's open to the public, please email me information at amiee@macaronikid.com

Yellow Daisy Festival
Date: Sept. 8th -11th
Hours: Thur- Fri: 8AM -6PM; Sat 8AM -7:30PM, Sun 10AM -5PM
Admission: FREE with paid parking. Vehicle entry is $15 for a one-day permit.
Location: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA

46th Annual Oktoberfest
Date: Sept. 8-11, Sept. 15-18, Sept. 22 - October 30th
Hours: Weekdays: 6 - 10:30PM; Friday 6PM -12AM, Sat 1PM - 12 AM, Sun 1 -7 PM
Admission: Mon- Fri- $8; Sat $10; Sun  FREE!
Location: Helen Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA

Art in the Square
Date: Sept. 17th - 18th
Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM
Admission: FREE!
Location: Gainesville Historic Downtown Square, Gainesville, GA

Marietta Street Fest
Date: Sept. 17th - 18th
Hours: Sat 9AM- 5 PM Sun 11 AM - 5 PM
Admission: FREE!
Location: Glover Park on the Marietta Square, Marietta, GA

Roswell Arts Festival
Date: Sept. 17th - 18th
Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM
Admission: FREE!!
Location: Historic Town Square, 610 Atlanta St., Roswell, GA

Music Midtown
Date: Sept. 17th - 18th
Hours: Sat 12 PM -11 PM Sun 12 PM -10 PM
Admission: 2 Day Ticket $125!
Location: Piedmont Park, Atlanta

Suwanee Fest
Date: Sept. 17th - 18th
Hours: Sat 9 AM -7 PM; Sun 12 - 5 PM
Admission: FREE!
Location: Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee, GA

Sandy Springs Festival
Date: Sept. 17th-18th
Hours: Sat 9AM - 6PM; Sun 10AM - 5PM
Admission: Adults - $5; Youth (6-17) - $2; Children (0-5) - FREE
Location: Heritage Green - The park is located off Sandy Springs Circle between Hilderbrand Drive and CityWalk

Paws in the Park
Date: Sept. 17th
Hours: 9AM-12PM
Admission: FREE!
Location: Swift Cantrell Park, Kennesaw, GA

Cherokee County Fair
Date: Sept. 20th - 25th
Hours: Gates open Tues 5pm, Wed 3 pm, Thurs & Fri 5 pm, Sat & Sun 3 pm
Admission: Kids 5 & under - Free, 6-12 years- $2, 13-64 years- $4, 65 yrs + FREE
Location: 160 McClure St, Canton, GA

Atlanta Greek Festival
Date: Sept. 22nd - 25th
Hours: Thu- Sat 11AM -8PM Sun 11 AM - 6 PM
Admission: Adults $5, Children 12 and under FREE, Seniors 65+ Free on Fri. 
Location: Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2500 Clairmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA

North Georgia State Fair
Date: September 22nd- October 2nd
Hours: 10 AM - 5 PM
Admission: $7,  Kids 10 & under FREE
Location: Jim Miller Park, Marietta, GA

Riverfest
Date: Sept. 24th - 25th
Hours: Sat 10 AM - 6 PM Sun 10AM- 5 PM
Admission: FREE!
Location: Boling Park, Canton, GA

Duluth Fall Festival
Date: Sept. 24th - 25th
Hours: Sat 9AM -7PM; Sun 9AM - 5PM
Admission: FREE!
Location: Historic Downtown Duluth

Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park
Date: Sept. 30th - October 30th (Friday - Sunday)
Hours: Fri & Sun 10:30AM - 5PM; Sat 10:30AM - 7PM
Admission: Adventure Pass is $25.95
Location: Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA



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