Cooler days are just around the corner, and that means Fall Festivals are on their way! 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 where you can 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!
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Saturday, August 29Oconee's Best BBQ Contest at Rocket Field in Watkinsville, GA
5:30 PM–8:30 PM • Free to attend, $15 to taste (benefiting Lydia's Place)
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Friday, September 4Homer Labor Day Festival Kickoff (3-Day Event)
4:00 PM–9:00 PM • Free to attend
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Saturday, September 54F Renaissance Festival in Danielsville, GA
10:00 AM–6:00 PM • Children 5 and under are free
Every Saturday and Sunday in September
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8:00 AM–10:00 PM • Free to attend. Parade at 10:00 AM.
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Sunday, September 64F Renaissance Festival in Danielsville, GA
10:00 AM–6:00 PM • Children 5 and under are free
Every Saturday and Sunday in September
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11:00 AM–4:00 PM • Free to attend
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Saturday, September 122026 Athens Water Festival at Sandy Creek Park
10:00 AM–2:00 PM • $2 admission per person
🔗 View Details4F Renaissance Festival in Danielsville, GA
10:00 AM–6:00 PM • Children 5 and under are free
Every Saturday and Sunday in September
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Sunday, September 134F Renaissance Festival in Danielsville, GA
10:00 AM–6:00 PM • Children 5 and under are free
Every Saturday and Sunday in September
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Saturday, September 19Classic in the Country Car Show at Oconee Veterans Park
9:00 AM–11:00 AM • Free to attend
🔗 View Details4F Renaissance Festival in Danielsville, GA
10:00 AM–6:00 PM • Children 5 and under are free
Every Saturday and Sunday in September
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10:00 AM–8:00 PM • See website for pricing
🔗 View Details17th Annual LatinFest in Downtown Athens, GA
11:00 AM–8:00 PM • Free to attend
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Sunday, September 204F Renaissance Festival in Danielsville, GA
10:00 AM–6:00 PM • Children 5 and under are free
Every Saturday and Sunday in September
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Friday, September 25BAT FEST at Sandy Creek Nature Center
7:00 PM–8:30 PM • $3 per person for ages 6+
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Saturday, September 26Bogart FUNFest in Downtown Bogart, GA
9:00 AM–4:00 PM • Free to attend
🔗 View Details4F Renaissance Festival in Danielsville, GA
10:00 AM–6:00 PM • Children 5 and under are free
Every Saturday and Sunday in September
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Sunday, September 274F Renaissance Festival in Danielsville, GA
10:00 AM–6:00 PM • Children 5 and under are free
Every Saturday and Sunday in September
🔗 View Details36th Annual Insectival at State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA
11:30 AM–3:30 PM • $5 per person, $20 per family, Children 2 and under are free
🔗 View DetailsStatham Porchfest in Downtown Statham, GA
1:00 PM–6:00 PM • Free to attend
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Friday, October 22026 UGA Homecoming Parade in Downtown Athens, GA
6:00 PM–7:00 PM • Free to attend
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Saturday, October 3Statham Sunflower Festival in Downtown Statham, GA
9:00 AM–4:00 PM • Free to attend
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Saturday, October 1013th Annual Athens Vulture Festival at ACC Landfill Outdoor Classroom
Postponed: October 25
8:00 AM–12:00 PM • Free to attend
🔗 View DetailsCars, Cops & Community Car Show at Cornerstone Church, Athens, GA
Canceled
10:00 AM–2:00 PM • Free to attend
🔗 View DetailsMonroe Fall Fest in Downtown Monroe, GA
Canceled
10:00 AM–4:00 PM • Free to attend
🔗 View Details41st Annual North Georgia Folk Festival
Canceled
11:00 AM–9:00 PM • $17/adult, $10/student, children under 14 are free
🔗 View DetailsAthFest Educates 5K in Athens, GA
TBA
2:30 PM • Pre-registration required
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Sunday, October 11AthHalf Marathon in Athens, GA
TBA
7:30 AM • Pre-registration required
🔗 View DetailsBeechwood Shopping Center Fall Festival in Athens, GA
Rescheduled: November 1
11:00 AM–2:00 PM • Free to attend
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Saturday, October 17Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival in Watkinsville, GA
8:30 AM–3:30 PM • Free to attend
🔗 View DetailsO5 Farms Fall Festival in Jefferson, GA
11:00 AM–5:00 PM • Free to enter, ticketed activities
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Saturday, October 18Historic Athens Porchfest Kickoff in Athens, GA
1:00 PM–5:00 PM • Free to attend
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Wednesday, October 21Bishop Community Harvest Festival at Bishop Baptist Church
6:00 PM–8:00 PM • Free to attend
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Thursday, October 22Pinewoods Fall Festival at Pinewoods Library
4:30 PM–6:30 PM • Free to attend
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Friday, October 23
Clarke County Sheriff's Office Fall Festival
5:00 PM–9:00 PM • Free to attend
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Saturday, October 24
Rhythm & Arts Festival at The Bridge Community Church
10:00 AM–4:00 PM • Free to attend
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2026 Fall Fest at Goddard School of Athens
10:00 AM–1:00 PM • Free to attend. RSVP Preferred.
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Harvest in the Park at Wire Park
11:00 PM–2:00 PM • Free to attend
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Fall Festival at New Life Apostolic Church
11:00 AM–3:00 PM • Free to attend
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Jackson County Harvest Festival at Jackson Co. Ag. Facility
3:00 PM–Dark • Free to attend
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Fall Festival at Crossroads Community Church
6:00 PM–8:00 PM • Free to attend, RSVP Suggested
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Sunday, October 25
13th Annual Athens Vulture Festival at ACC Landfill Outdoor Classroom
8:00 AM–12:00 PM • Free to attend
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Big Jump Festival by esp at Skydive Monroe
See website for time • General admission starting at $5
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Run for Responders 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run + Fall Festival at Oconee Veterans Park
4:00 PM–7:00 PM • Free to attend
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Saturday, October 31
Wild Rumpus Parade (All Ages) and After Party (21+) in Downtown Athens, GA
Parade at 8:00 PM • Free to attend
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Sunday, November 1
Beechwood Shopping Center Fall Festival in Athens, GA
2:00 PM–4:00 PM • Free to attend
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Cars, Cops & Community Car Show at Georgia Square Mall
10:00 AM–1:00 PM • Free to attend
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Madison County Harvest Festival
10:00 AM–2:00 PM • Free to attend
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Looking for Fall Festivals out of town?
Here's a few worth the drive + about 1 hour from Athens!
- Sept. 5:
Cars & Guitars Festival
Hartwell, GA - Sept. 19-20: Suwanee Fest
Suwanee, GA - Sept. 19 - Nov. 1:
Pumpkin Festival
Stone Mountain, GA - Sept. 20:
29th Annual Butterfly Festival
Gainesville, GA - Sept. 26:
Big Red Apple Festival
Cornelia, GA - TBA:
Hoschton Fall Festival
Hoschton, GA - Oct. 3-4:
Southern Heirloom Market
Jefferson, GA - Oct. 9-11:
Mule Camp Market
Gainesville, GA - Oct. 10: Downtown Monroe Fall Fest
Monroe, GA - Oct. 13-17: Madison Lions Club Fall Fair
Madison, GA - Oct. 17:
Fall for Washington PorchFest & Festival
Washington, GA - Oct. 17:
Covington Fall Festival
Covington, GA - Oct. 24:
Downtown Chili Cook-Off & Fall Festival
Madsion, GA - Oct. 24:
Flavors of Fall Festival
Madison, GA - Oct. 24:
Harvest Festival
Madison, GA - Oct. 22-Nov. 1:
Elberton 12 County Fair
Elberton, GA - Nov. 7:
Granite City Fall Festival + Tractor Show
Elberton, GA
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