A subtle shift is beginning, night coming sooner, mornings filled with slightly more dew, kids headed back to school and store shelves starting to fill with all things spooky. Fall means cooler temps, dreamy hikes surrounded by crunchy falling leaves and the best memories at festivals with besties and family. To help you manifest the best fall, we've put together a list of the best Fall Festivals that North Georgia has to offer!
Top Fall Festivals in North Georgia 2025
Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival
- About: A 41st annual arts & crafts festival with 150 unique vendors including homemade goods, live entertainment and children's area.
- Dates: Saturday 9/27 10am - 6pm & Sunday 10am - 5pm 9/28
- Location: Etowah River Park600 Brown Industrial PkwyCanton, GA 30114
Canton Multicultural Festival
- About: A Festival celebrating the many different cultures that make up the community of Canton. There will be vendors serving foods from all over the world, performances, a soccer tournament and more!
- Dates: October 11th
- Location: 226 Harmon Circle, Canton, GA 30114
Taste of Acworth
- About: A festival featuring 150 vendors from local restaurants and businesses. There will also bounce houses and more games in the kids zone. Proceeds go to help support local charities and schools.
- Dates: Saturday October 11th 11am - 6pm
- Location: 4835 N Main St, Acworth, GA
Halloween JamBOOree
- About: A big Halloween party! Bring the family in costume for games, music, food and fun. There will also be a costume contest for all age groupd!
- Dates: Saturday October 25th 3 - 7pm
- Location: 4405 Cherokee St, Acworth, GA
Octoberfest in Helen
- About: The 55th anniversary of this historical Fall Festival in North Georgia. Come dressed in traditional lederhosen costume and stay for the food, drinks, music and good times. There will be a costume party too!
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Dates:
- Thursday September 4th - Sunday 7th
- Thursday September 11th - Sunday 14th
- Thursday September 18th - Sunday 21st
- September 25th - November 2nd (nightly)
- Location: 1074 Edelweiss Strasse Helen, GA 30545
Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay
- About: A festival named for and in celebration of the local apple orchards in the area. Visit & experience endless vendors offering homemade goods, foods, bounce houses, live performances including dancers and singers. Oh and make sure to grab a bag of fresh North Georgia apples while you're there!
- Dates: Saturday October 11th - 12th & Saturday October 18th - 19th
- Location: 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540
Roswell Arts Festival
- About: Vendors, Food, Drinks and Children's Activities. Proceeds help to fund projects throughout Roswell.
- Dates: Saturday September 20th - Sunday September 21st 10am - 5pm
- Location: 38 Hill Street, Roswell, GA 30075
Harvest on the Hooch
- About: A taste fest for the foodies! Enjoy food from local restaurants, brew from craft brewers, wine from local wineries and children's activities in the gardens. Note Tickets must be purchased to attend this event. You can purchase tickets here.
- Dates: September 7th 1-5pm
- Location: 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
Crabapple Fest
- About: A market-style festival featuring vendors selling homemade goods, food, drinks and more. There will be fun for the whole family!
- Dates: Saturday October 4th 10am 5pm
- Location: 12760 Birmingham Hwy, Milton, GA 30004
HarvestFest
- About: A festival in the historical Marietta Square featuring an Arts and Crafts show, Touch-A-Truck, Scarecrows, Costume Contest and Children's Activities.
- Dates: Saturday October 28th 9am - 5pm
- Location: 50 N Park Square NE Marietta, GA 30060
Georgia Mountain Festival
- About: This fall festival is more like a fall carnival featuring rides, food vendors, live performances and more. This is the perfect fall day for family members of all ages!
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Dates:
- Friday October 10th - Sunday October 12th
- Friday October 16th - Sunday October 18th
- Location: 1311 Music Hall Rd Hiawassee, GA 30546
Crafts & Drafts Fall Festival
- About: A true fall day. Visit for cold brews, football on the big screen and over 150 vendors and booths.
- Dates: Saturday October 25th - Sunday October 26th 10am - 6pm
- Location: 1250 Powder Springs St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
