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This is a list of upcoming fall festivals in metro Atlanta and North Georgia:

September:

North Georgia State Fair

When: Sept. 19-29

Where: Marietta

What: One of the largest fairs in the region, with carnival rides, concerts, and livestock shows.

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Blue Stone Arts andamp; Music Festival

When: Sept. 27-28

Where: City Springs, Sandy Springs

What: A two-day festival featuring live music on multiple stages, artists, food vendors, and activities for all ages.

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Fiesta Latina

When: 5-11 p.m. Sept. 27

Where: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville

What: The 3rd Annual CULTURA: Fiesta Latina celebrates the diversity of Latin Culture through live music, street performances, food, art, and more. Free to attend.

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Sweet Auburn Music Festival

When: Sept. 28-29

Where: 32 Irwin St. NE, Atlanta

What: A three-day music festival featuring live performances, good food, national artists, and celebrities. Free event. MARTA highly recommended.

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Cave Spring PigOut

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28

Where: Rolater Park, Cave Spring

What: BBQ competition, car and bike show, live DJ, raffle, arts and crafts vendors. $5 general admission.

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Plains Peanut Festival

When: Sept. 28

Where: Downtown Plains

What: Fun for all ages with activities like a road race, fun run, folk play, all-day entertainment, kiddie rides, arts and crafts, and food vendors.

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Cartersville Arts in the Park

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28

Where: Hamilton Crossing Park, Cartersville

What: 4th annual arts and crafts festival with multiple vendors. Free admission.

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Carrollton Pride Festival

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28

Where: University of West Georgia

What: A family-friendly celebration of the LGBTQ+ community with artists, food trucks, vendors, and advocacy groups.

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Bridgefest Fall Festival

When: 5 p.m. Sept. 28

Where: Stockbridge Amphitheater, Stockbridge

What: Live concert with food trucks, carnival rides, vendors, and more.

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North Georgia Folk Festival

When: Sept. 28

Where: Sandy Creek Park, Athens

What: 39th annual folk festival featuring live performances, art, food, and children's activities. Free admission.

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Cowboy Western Heritage Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28

Where: Summerville Train Depot, Summerville

What: A celebration of western traditions with vendors, demonstrations, cowboy music, reenactments, and a parade. Free admission.

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Riverfest

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29

Where: Etowah River Park, Canton

What: Annual event with live music, arts and crafts vendors, food, and kids' activities.

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Duluth Fall Festival

When: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 28 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29

Where: Downtown Duluth

What: Features a parade, live performances, 5K race, kids' games, and more. Free admission.

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Ellijay Bacon Fest

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28

Where: Gilmer River Park, Ellijay

What: Annual event featuring bacon-themed dishes and local vendors. Free admission.

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Sunday in the Park at Historic Oakland Cemetery

When: 12 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29

Where: Historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta

What: A community festival with live music, a vendor market, food trucks, kids' activities, and more. $20 general admission.

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October:

Great Locomotive Chase Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 4

Where: Historic Public Square andamp; Logtown, Adairsville

What: Family-friendly weekend with food vendors, arts and crafts, amusements, and a parade.

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The Decatur Book Festival

When: Oct. 4-5

Where: Downtown Decatur

What: Author panels, book signings, chef demos, poetry readings, live entertainment, and family-friendly events. Free admission.

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Hoschton Fall Festival

When: Oct. 4-6

Where: Downtown Hoschton

What: Largest festival in Jackson County. Live entertainment by BandX, Fly Betty Band, Danny Dawson Band, and Smokey Jones. Arts, crafts, and food vendors.

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Georgia Mushroom Festival

When: Oct. 4-6

Where: 332 Music Park Path, Dallas

What: A weekend full of mushroom education, walks, over 100 vendors, food, and community. Prices vary.

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Gopher Tortoise Festival

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5

Where: Central Square Gym, 200 S. Madison Ave., Douglas

What: A full day of live music, arts andamp; crafts vendors, kid activities, delicious food, and much more. Free admission.

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Stonecrest Fest

When: Oct. 5

Where: Browns Mill Park, 5099 Browns Mill Road, Stonecrest

What: Live entertainment, food and merchandise, a car and bike show, a chalk art walk, health and wellness vendors, a kids' zone, and more.

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Ball Ground Rocks Festival

When: 12 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5

Where: 177 Old Dawsonville Road, Ballground

What: Third annual festival with live music, retail vendors, food trucks, beer trailers, and a kids' zone.

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Oliver Hardy Festival

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5

Where: Downtown Harlem

What: Vendors, food, beverages, live entertainment, a parade, and special character guests.

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EGGtoberfest

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5

Where: Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville

What: 200+ cook teams, delicious food, craft beers, and an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for chicken wings. General admission from $75.

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North Georgia Fried Pickle Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6

Where: North Georgia Fairgrounds, Dalton

What: 175+ vendors, food trucks, petting zoo, pony rides, entertainment, and pickle-themed fun! $5 general admission.

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17th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival

When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 5-6

Where: Alif Institute, 3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta

Details: Enjoy live performances, the best Arabic cuisine in Metro Atlanta, local artists, cultural demonstrations, exhibits, workshops, and shopping.

Cost: Free admission

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Cherry Log Festival

When: Oct. 5-6

Where: 341 Cherry Log Street, Cherry Log

What: Homemade breakfast, lunch, arts and crafts, homemade cookies, pies, canned goods, bluegrass, gospel, and country music.

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Suwanee Taste of BBQ andamp; Music Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 5

Where: Suwanee Town Center, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee

What: Taste of BBQ, live music, vendors, an artist market, and a family fun zone. Free to attend.

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Crabapple Fest

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5

Where: Crabapple Road, Downtown Milton

What: 100+ local antique, craft, and art vendors, food, live entertainment, and children's activities.

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Norcross Art Splash andamp; Wine Festival

When: Oct. 5-6

Where: Historic Downtown Norcross

What: This two-day event features art, music, wine tasting, and family-friendly activities.

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Indian Summer Festival

When: Oct. 5-6

Where: Woody Gap School, Suches

What: Arts and crafts vendors, food, beverages, live entertainment, and more. Free admission.

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Maysville Autumn Leaf Festival

When: Oct. 5-6

Where: City of Maysville

What: Annual fall festival featuring a parade on Saturday morning, food vendors, and arts and crafts (homemade items only), cake walks, a beauty contest, games and rides for kids. Street dance on Saturday night.

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Georgia Marble Festival

When: Oct. 5-6

Where: Jasper

What: Arts and crafts, live music, food, quarry tours, 5K race, 1-mile fun run, and parade. $5 general admission.

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Fall Festival on Ponce

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 6

Where: Olmstead Linear Park, Atlanta

What: Arts and crafts festival set in the historic Olmsted Linear Park with over 125 displays, food, and a children's area. Free to attend.

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Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

When: Oct. 11-19

Where: Hiwassee

What: Features arts and crafts, carnival rides, live performances, and more.

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Euharlee Covered Bridge Fall Festival

When: Oct. 11–12

Where: Frankie Harris Park, Euharlee

What: Enjoy a variety of arts andamp; crafts, food vendors, kids' activities, and a 5K race to benefit "Shop with a Hero."

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Georgia Apple Festival

When: Oct. 12-13, Oct. 19-20

Where: Ellijay

What: Celebrate apples with arts, crafts, and live demonstrations.

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Fiddlin' Fest

When: 12 to 6 p.m. Oct. 12

Where: Downtown Rome

What: A free bluegrass street festival with live music, food trucks, kid activities, and a car show.

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Royston Fall Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12

Where: Railroad Street, Royston

What: A community event featuring vendors, games, food, and beverages.

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Lilburn Daze

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12

Where: City Park, 76 Main Street, Lilburn

What: Arts and crafts, food trucks, children's activities, live entertainment, and more. Free admission.

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Downtown Monroe Fall Fest

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12

Where: Downtown Monroe

What: More than 250 artisan vendors, food, children’s activities, and costume contests.

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Gold Rush Days Festival

When: Oct. 19-20

Where: Dahlonega

What: Over 300 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors celebrate Dahlonega's gold history.

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Suwanee Fest

When: Oct. 19-20

Where: Town Center Park, Suwanee

What: Family-friendly festival with a parade, crafts, and live music.

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OktoberFEAST: Family Fun on Tap

When: Oct. 19-20

Where: City Green, Sandy Springs

What: A celebration of Bavarian culture with German beers, authentic food, polka lessons, and live music by the Swinging Bavarians.

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Sorghum Festival

When: Oct. 12-13, Oct. 19-20

Where: Blairsville

What: Includes sorghum syrup making, live bluegrass music, and crafts.

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Atlanta Pride Festival

When: Oct. 12-13

Where: Piedmont Park, Atlanta

What: One of the largest LGBTQ+ pride events in the Southeast, featuring a parade, live performances, food, and family-friendly activities.

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HarvestFest and Scarecrows In The Square

When: Oct. 19

Where: Marietta Square

What: Annual fall festival with an arts and crafts show, touch-a-truck, scarecrow displays, costume contests, and a pie-eating contest.

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Dahlonega Trail Fest

When: Oct. 14-16

Where: Dahlonega, GA

What: A celebration of hiking, camping, and outdoor adventure with food trucks, music, and more.

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Taste of Atlanta

When: Oct. 18-20

Where: Historic Fourth Ward Park, Atlanta, GA

What: A premier food festival featuring over 90 restaurants, live cooking demos, and hands-on cooking classes.

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Not Your Mother's Art Fest

When: Oct. 18

Where: Slow Pour Brewing Co., Lawrenceville

What: A celebration of non-traditional art styles and creativity with local artists.

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Olde Town Fall Festival

When: Oct. 19

Where: Historic Olde Town Conyers, 901 Railroad Street, Conyers, GA

What: The 44th annual festival will feature over 100 vendors, live entertainment, a costume contest for kids and pets, and children’s activities. Local nonprofit organizations and safety activities by the Conyers Police and Rockdale County Fire Department will also be present.

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Cherokee Heights Arts Festival

When: Oct. 19

Where: Cherokee Heights Neighborhood, Marietta

What: Local art festival with a variety of artists and makers, live music, and food vendors.

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HarvestFest and Scarecrows In The Square

When: Oct. 19

Where: Marietta Square

What: Annual fall festival with an arts and crafts show, touch-a-truck, scarecrow displays, costume contests, and a pie-eating contest.

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Oakhurst Porchfest

When: Oct. 19

Where: Oakhurst Neighborhood, Decatur

What: A grassroots music festival turning porches into stages for live performances throughout the neighborhood.

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Atlanta Harvest Festival

When: Oct. 21

Where: Piedmont Park, Atlanta

What: A family-friendly festival with live music, local food vendors, crafts, games, and a pumpkin patch.

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Candler Park Fall Fest

When: Oct. 21-22

Where: Candler Park, Atlanta

What: A fall festival featuring live music, food trucks, an artist market, a 5K run, and kids' activities.

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Big Red Apple Festival

When: Oct. 21

Where: Cornelia, GA

What: Celebrates the apple harvest with food, arts and crafts vendors, live music, and family activities.

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Decatur BBQ Festival

When: 12 to 6 p.m. Oct. 26

Where: Harmony Park, 350 Mead Road, Decatur

What: BBQ, bands, brews, vendors, a kids' area, and football on big screens. Free admission.

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Crafts andamp; Drafts Festival

When: Oct. 26-27

Where: The Village Green, Smyrna

What: Over 150 arts andamp; crafts booths, food vendors, live music, and activities for children.

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November:

Mule Day Southern Heritage Festival

When: Nov. 2

Where: Calvary

What: Mule shows, arts, crafts, and Southern food.

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Acworth Beer andamp; Wine Festival

When: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2

Where: Logan Farm Park, downtown Acworth

What: Featuring over 100 craft beers, wine, mimosas, live music, and food.

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58th Annual Deer Festival

When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2

Where: Downtown Square, Monticello

What: Includes a venison cook-off, live entertainment, arts, crafts, and kids' activities.

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Dia De Los Muertos Festival

When: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 2

Where: Thrasher Park, Norcross

What: Celebrating the Day of the Dead with authentic Mexican food, live entertainment, and a parade.

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Cabbagetown Chomp and Stomp

When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 2

Where: Cabbagetown, Krog Street Tunnel

What: Chili cook-off, beer, and bluegrass music. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Cabbagetown Conservancy.

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Newton County Fall Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2

Where: City Pond Park, 13501 City Pond Road, Covington

What: Live performances, food vendors, crafts, kids' activities, and more. Free admission.

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Suwanee Wine Festival

When: Nov. 2

Where: Town Center Park, Suwanee

What: Sample over 150 wines from around the world, with live music, art vendors, and food trucks.

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Decatur Wine Festival

When: Nov. 4

Where: Downtown Decatur Square, Decatur

What: Georgia's largest outdoor wine festival, featuring wines from around the world, local food vendors, and live music.

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Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival

When: Nov. 4-5

Where: Chastain Park, Atlanta

What: A fine arts festival featuring 185 artists, live music, food trucks, and a kids' area.

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Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival

When: Nov. 5

Where: Brook Run Park, Dunwoody, GA

What: The largest kosher BBQ competition and festival in the Southeast featuring a wide variety of smoked meats.

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Fiddlin' Fest

When: 12 to 6 p.m. Oct. 12

Where: Downtown Rome

What: A free bluegrass street festival with live music, food trucks, kid activities, and a car show.

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Royston Fall Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12

Where: Railroad Street, Royston

What: A community event featuring vendors, games, food, and beverages.

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Lilburn Daze

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12

Where: City Park, 76 Main Street, Lilburn

What: Arts and crafts, food trucks, children's activities, live entertainment, and more. Free admission.

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Downtown Monroe Fall Fest

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12

Where: Downtown Monroe

What: More than 250 artisan vendors, food, children’s activities, and costume contests.

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Acworth Halloween Jamboree

When: 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 19

Where: Logan Farm Park, downtown Acworth

What: Games, music, food, and costume contests.

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Acworth Beer andamp; Wine Festival

When: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2

Where: Logan Farm Park, downtown Acworth

What: Featuring over 100 craft beers, wine, mimosas, live music, and food.

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58th Annual Deer Festival

When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2

Where: Downtown Square, Monticello

What: Includes a venison cook-off, live entertainment, arts, crafts, and kids' activities.

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Dia De Los Muertos Festival

When: 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 2

Where: Thrasher Park, Norcross

What: Celebrating the Day of the Dead with authentic Mexican food, live entertainment, and a parade.

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Cabbagetown Chomp and Stomp

When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 2

Where: Cabbagetown, Krog Street Tunnel

What: Chili cook-off, beer, and bluegrass music. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Cabbagetown Conservancy.

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Newton County Fall Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2

Where: City Pond Park, 13501 City Pond Road, Covington

What: Live performances, food vendors, crafts, kids' activities, and more. Free admission.

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Carnival in the Park

When: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4

Where: Main Street, Fayetteville

What: Carnival-themed games, food, axe throwing, inflatables, face painting, and live performers.

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IrishFest

When: Nov. 8-10

Where: Various locations in Roswell

What: Featuring live performances, workshops, Irish films, and more.

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Grandiose Grape Wine Festival

When: 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 9

Where: The Mill Kitchen andamp; Bar, 590 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell

What: Taste over 100 world-class wines, enjoy gourmet food, live music, and a souvenir wine glass.

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Harvest Festival

When: Nov. 9, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Where: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St.

What: A family-friendly autumn festival featuring live music, crafts, a pie-eating contest, and more.

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Marg andamp; Taco Fest

When: 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9

Where: Live! at the Battery, Truist Park, Atlanta

What: Enjoy tacos, margaritas, mariachi music, and local artist vendors.

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Lawrenceville Harvest Fest

When: 12 to 6 p.m. Nov. 9

Where: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville

What: Family-friendly event with games, activities, and a pie-eating contest.

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Marietta Greek Festival

When: Nov. 10-12

Where: Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Marietta

What: Enjoy Greek food, culture, live music, dancing, and shopping.

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