Cooler days are just around the corner, and that means Fall Festivals are coming soon! I’ve been gathering all the details on seasonal celebrations happening in and around the Athens area to help you get a jumpstart on your plans. Here’s a roundup of upcoming events nearby where you can soak in the beauty of Northeast Georgia, enjoy local art, music, and food—and maybe visit a pumpkin patch (or two) along the way. This list will be regularly updated so check back from time to time for new additions!
Please note: Events listed below are subject to change at any time, without notice. Please be sure to check host's websites before heading out.
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Thursday, September 4-7
2025 Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park
View Details | 9am to 5pm
$20 one-day parking permit, includes entry.
Saturday, September 6
Athens Water Festival at Sandy Creek Park
View Details | 10am to 2pm
$2/person park entry
4F Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire in Daniellsville, GA
View Details | 10am to 6pm
$15/person. Children 5 and under are free.
Sunday, September 7
4F Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire in Daniellsville, GA
View Details | 10am to 6pm
$15/person. Children 5 and under are free.
Saturday, September 13
Autism Friendly Fall Festival at Apollo Behavior Watkinsville
View Details | 9am to 11am
Free to attend
2025 Fall Stop and Shop at East Athens Baptist Church
View Details | 10am to 4pm
Free to attend
4F Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire in Daniellsville, GA
View Details | 10am to 6pm
$15/person. Children 5 and under are free.
Sunday, September 14
4F Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire in Daniellsville, GA
View Details | 10am to 6pm
$15/person. Children 5 and under are free.
35th Annual Insectival at State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA
View Details | 12pm to 4pm
$5/person, $20/family
Saturday, September 20
Statham, GA Sunflower Festival
View Details | 8am to 4pm
Free to attend
3rd Annual Colbert, GA Volunteer Fire Department Car Show
View Details | 9am to 12pm
Free to attend
17th Annual Classics in the County Car Show at Oconee Veterans Park
View Details | 9am to 3pm
Free to attend
4F Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire in Daniellsville, GA
View Details | 10am to 6pm
$15/person. Children 5 and under are free.
Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia, GA
View Details | 10am to 4pm
Free to attend
Opening Day at Washington Farms in Bogart, GA
View Details | 10am to 8pm
Weekend/Weekday rates differ. See website for details.
15th Annual LatinXFest in Downtown Athens, GA
View Details | 11am to 8pm
Free to attend
Sunday, September 21
4F Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire in Daniellsville, GA
View Details | 10am to 6pm
$15/person. Children 5 and under are free.
Tuesday, September 23
Madison County Agricultural Fair in Comer, GA
View Details | Opens at 6pm
$5/person admission. Tickets for rides starting at $20.
Wednesday, September 24
Madison County Agricultural Fair in Comer, GA
View Details | Opens at 6pm
$5/person admission. Tickets for rides starting at $20.
Thursday, September 25
Madison County Agricultural Fair in Comer, GA
View Details | Opens at 6pm
$5/person admission. Tickets for rides starting at $20.
Friday, September 26
Madison County Agricultural Fair in Comer, GA
View Details | Opens at 6pm
$5/person admission. Tickets for rides starting at $20.
Saturday, September 27
Annual Bogart FUNFest 2025 in Downtown Bogart, GA
View Details | 9am to 4pm
Free to attend
Duluth Fall Festival in Downtown Duluth, GA
View Details | 9am to 7pm
Free to attend
City of Covington Fall Festival
View Details | 10am to 4pm
Free to attend
4F Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire in Daniellsville, GA
View Details | 10am to 6pm
$15/person. Children 5 and under are free.
Madison County Agricultural Fair in Comer, GA
View Details | Opens at 6pm
$5/person admission. Tickets for rides starting at $20.
Sunday, September 28
Duluth Fall Festival in Downtown Duluth, GA
View Details | 9am to 5pm
Free to attend
4F Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faire in Daniellsville, GA
View Details | 10am to 6pm
$15/person. Children 5 and under are free.
All American Circus at Athens Sports Arena
View Details | Show begins at 3pm
Tickets starting at $5. Children 2 and under are free.
All American Circus at Athens Sports Arena
View Details | Show begins at 6pm
Tickets starting at $5. Children 2 and under are free.
Friday, October 3
UGA Homecoming Parade in Downtown Athens, GA
View Details | Begins at 6pm
Free to attend.
Saturday, October 11
Fall Festival at the Taylor Grady House in Athens, GA
View Details | 10am to 3pm
Free to attend, RSVP using the link above
Monroe Fall Fest in Downtown Monroe, GA
View Details | 10am to 4pm
Free to attend
2025 Beechwood Shopping Center Fall Festival in Athens, GA
View Details | 11am to 2pm
Free to attend
North Georgia Folk Festival at Sandy Creek Park
View Details | 11am to 9pm
$15/adult, $8/student, kids 12 and under are free!
Park admission for ages 4-64 is $2
Monday, October 13
2nd Annual Bat Festival at Oconee Heritage Park
View Details | Monday, October 13 from 4pm to 8pm
Free to attend
Thursday, October 16
Opening Day for Elberton County Fair at Elberton Fairgrounds (16th-26th)
View Details | 5pm to 11pm
$5 parking, kids 36" under are free, general admission $5/person.
Unlimited ride wristbands available for purchase online.
Friday, October 17
Fall Festival at Statham Elementary School
View Details | 5pm to 7pm
Free to attend
Elberton County Fair at Elberton Fairgrounds
View Details | 5pm to 11pm
$5 parking, kids 36" under are free, general admission $5/person.
Unlimited ride wristbands available for purchase online.
Saturday, October 18
51st Annual Oconee Chamber Fall Festival at Rocket Field in Watkinsville, GA
View Details | 8:30am to 3:30pm
Free to attend
Elberton County Fair at Elberton Fairgrounds
View Details | 12pm to 11pm
$5 parking, kids 36" under are free, general admission $5/person.
Unlimited ride wristbands available for purchase online.
Fall Festival Corn Maze at Bluestone Baptist Church in Danielsville, GA
View Details | 4pm to 7pm
Free to attend
Brightpaths 2025 Fall Festival
View Details | 5pm to 7pm
Free to attend
Sunday, October 19
Historic Athens Porchfest 2025 in Athens, GA
View Details | 12pm to 8pm
Free to attend
Elberton County Fair at Elberton Fairgrounds
View Details | 2pm to 11pm
$5 parking, kids 36" under are free, general admission $5/person.
Unlimited ride wristbands available for purchase online.
Monday, October 20
Elberton County Fair at Elberton Fairgrounds
View Details | 5pm to 11pm
$5 parking, kids 36" under are free, general admission $5/person.
Unlimited ride wristbands available for purchase online.
Tuesday, October 21
Elberton County Fair at Elberton Fairgrounds
View Details | 5pm to 11pm
$5 parking, kids 36" under are free, general admission $5/person.
Unlimited ride wristbands available for purchase online.
Wednesday, October 22
Elberton County Fair at Elberton Fairgrounds
View Details | 5pm to 11pm
$5 parking, kids 36" under are free, general admission $5/person.
Unlimited ride wristbands available for purchase online.
Thursday, October 23
Pinewoods Library Fall Festival
View Details | 4pm to 6pm
Free to attend
Elberton County Fair at Elberton Fairgrounds
View Details | 5pm to 11pm
$5 parking, kids 36" under are free, general admission $5/person.
Unlimited ride wristbands available for purchase online.
Friday, October 24
Fall Festival at St. Joseph Parish School
View Details | 3:15pm to 8pm
Free to enter. $8/ticket for games, rides, and activities. Cash and checks only.
Clarke County Sheriff's Office 4th Annual Fall Festival at CCSO Training Center
View Details | 5pm to 9pm
Free to attend
Elberton County Fair at Elberton Fairgrounds
View Details | 5pm to 11pm
$5 parking, kids 36" under are free, general admission $5/person.
Unlimited ride wristbands available for purchase online.
Saturday, October 25
12th Annual Vulture Festival at ACC Landfill Outdoor Classroom
View Details | 8am to 12pm
Free to attend
Madison County Harvest Festival at Madison County Fairgrounds
View Details | 10am to 3pm
Free to attend
Fall Festival at New Life Apostolic Church
View Details | 11am to 3pm
Free to attend
Elberton County Fair at Elberton Fairgrounds
View Details | 12pm to 11pm
$5 parking, kids 36" under are free, general admission $5/person.
Unlimited ride wristbands available for purchase online.
Wild Rumpus in Downtown Athens, GA
View Details | Begins at 8pm
Free to attend
Sunday, October 26
Fall Festival at Graystone Church Oconee Campus
View Details | 11:30am to 1:30pm
Free to attend
Fall Festival at Butterfly Farms Equine Therapy
View Details | 12:30am to 3:30pm
Tickets starting at $5
Elberton County Fair at Elberton Fairgrounds
View Details | 2pm to 11pm
$5 parking, kids 36" under are free, general admission $5/person.
Unlimited ride wristbands available for purchase online.
Wednesday, October 29
Oconee County GA Cooperative Extention's Fall Festival
View Details | 5pm to 8pm
Free to attend.
2025 Fall Festival at Nations Church
View Details | 6pm to 8pm
Free to attend. Pre-register via link.
Did you know that you can submit your upcoming Fall events to the Mac KID Athens Events Calendar for FREE?
Click HERE to share yours with our community.
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