Nothing says fall like festivals, fairs, corn mazes, pumpkins, apple picking and watching the leaves change!
Below is a list of upcoming festivals for you and yours to enjoy this autumn!
Atlanta Chili Cook Off – Atlanta: November 22 https://atlantachilicookoff.com/
Big Red Apple Festival – Cornelia: September 20 https://cornelia.city/living-visiting/special-events/big-red-apple-festival/
Blairsville Sorghum Festival – Blairsville: October 11-12 & 18-19 https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/sorghum-in-the-mountains-141939#eventcalendar
Blue Ridge Blues & Barbeque Festival – Blue Ridge: September 20 https://blueridgebluesandbbq.com/
Booth West Fest – Cartersville, October 25 https://boothmuseum.org/west-fest/
Chattahoochee Mountain Fair – Clarkesville: September 5- 13 https://www.chattahoocheemountainfair.org/
Cumming Country Fair & Festival – Cumming: October 2-12 https://cummingfair.squarespace.com/
Fall Arts in The Park – Blue Ridge: October 11-12 https://www.southerncomfortcabinrentals.com/events/blue-ridge-fall-arts-in-the-park#:~:text=Experience%20the%2015th%20Annual%20Fall%20Arts%20in%20the,2025%2C%20in%20Downtown%20City%20Park%2C%20Blue%20Ridge%2C%20Georgia.
Finster Fest – Summerville: September 20-21 https://paradisegardenfoundation.org/finster-fest/
Foxfire Mountaineer Festival – Clayton: October 4 https://allevents.in/clayton/foxfire-mountaineer-festival-2024/200026780341444#google_vignette
Georgia Aquarium: Fall and Winter Ticket Deals and Holiday Events – Cobb Chamber of Commerce
Gold Rush Days – Dahlonega: October 18-19 https://www.dahlonega.org/events/festivals-and-annual-events/gold-rush-days/#:~:text=Gold%20Rush%20Days%20are%20always%20held%20the%20third,Historic%20District%20in%20support%20of%20this%20annual%20event.
Gwinnett County Fair – Lawerenceville: Open September 11th – 21st
http://www.gwinnettcountyfair.com/
Helen Octoberfest – Helen GA: Beginning Thursday – Sunday in September and daily September 4th – November 2nd.
https://helenchamber.com/oktoberfest/
Heritage Days Festival – Talking Rock: October 18-19 https://talkingrockga.com/heritagedaysfestival.html
Indian Summer Festival – Suches: October 3-4 https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/indian-summer-festival-10-04-2025-139264#eventcalendar
Lanes Southern Orchards – Fort Valley: Every Saturday and Sunday in October
www.lanesouthernorchards.com/info/
Lula Fall Festival – Lula: September 27-28 https://www.cityoflula.com/lula-fall-festival/
Mountain Moonshine Festival and Car Show – Dawsonville: October 24-26 https://www.destinationdawsonville.com/events/mountain-moonshine-festival/
Georgia National Fair – Perry: October 2th – 12th
www.georgianationalfair.com/
Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration – Macon: September 13-14 https://visitmacon.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/ocmulgee-indigenous-celebration/
Pumpkin Palooza – Warbington Farms: Opens September 20th
https://www.warbingtonfarms.com/
Georgia Fall Festival – Hiawassee: October 10-12 & 16-18
https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/localevents/fallfest
Georgia Apple Festival – Ellijay: October 11th – 12th and October 18th – 19th
http://www.georgiaapplefestival.org/
Georgia Peanut Festival – Sylvester: October 18th – 19th
https://www.gapeanutfestival.org/
North Georgia State Fair – Marietta: September 18-28 https://www.northgeorgiastatefair.com/
Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival – Stone Mountain: September 13- November 2 https://stonemountainpark.com/activity/events/pumpkin-festival/
Stone Mountain Games and Scottish Festival – Stone Mountain: October 18-20 https://www.smhg.org/
Suwanee Fest – Suwanee: September 20-21 https://suwaneefest.com/
Wings Over North Georgia Air Show – Rome: October 17-19 https://www.wingsovernorthgeorgia.com/faqs-2
Guide to 2025 Atlanta, Georgia Fall Festivals and Fairs
15 Atlanta area festivals to give you the fall feels
Your 2025 Atlanta fall arts calendar – Atlanta Magazine
Searching for the perfect pumpkin? Below is a list of some fun options for your family:
Burt’s Farm – Dawsonville:
www.burtsfarm.com
Uncle Chuck’s Pumpkin Patch – Dawsonville:
www.uncleshucks.com
Red Apple Barn – Ellijay:
www.redapplebarn.com
Randy’s Pumpkin Patch – Lawerenceville
www.facebook.com/Randys-Pumpkin-Patch-201696609898566/
Sleepy Hollow Farms – Powder Springs:
www.sleepyhollowtrees.com
Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival – Stone Mountain:
https://www.stonemountainpark.com/Activities/Events/Pumpkin-Festival
Old McDermitt’s Farm – Carrollton:
www.olemcdermittsfarm.com
Berry Patch Farms- Pumpkin Patch
http://www.berrypatchfarms.net/pumpkins.htm
Washington Farms – Watkinsville:
www.washingtonfarms.net
Scottsdale Farms – Alpharetta:
www.scottsdalefarms.com
Pettit Creek Farms – Cartersville:
www.pettitcreekfarms.com
Yahoo Farm – Jasper:
www.yahoofarm.com
Southern Belle Farm – McDonough:
www.southernbellefarm.com
Cagles’ s Family Farm – Ball Ground
www.caglesfamilyfarm.com
Atlanta Fall Guide :: Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes
20+ Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches Near Atlanta – Atlanta Parent
Apple Orchards are a great family fall activity. Enjoy hayrides, hot apple cider and apple picking. Check out the websites below:
B. J. Reece Apple Orchards – Ellijay
Hillside Orchard Farms – Lakemont
Mack Aaron’s Apple House – Ellijay
Panorama Farm Market – Ellijay
Penland’s Apple House- Ellijay
The Folk Collabritive – McCaysville
Where to Go Apple Picking in Georgia (Fall 2025)
Apple Picking in Georgia: The 14 Best GA Apple Orchards to Visit
Time to conquer that maze! Corn mazes are a wonderful activity for friends and family.
Ole McDermitt’s Farm – Carrollton
Sleepy Hollow Farm – Powder Springs
Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze – Dawsonville
Southern Belle Farm – McDonough
Click the links below for more:
18 FAMILY-FRIENDLY CORN MAZES IN GA TO GET LOST IN (365atlantatraveler.com)
Haunted Corn Mazes:
Click here for more Haunted Mazes
One of the best things about this season is viewing the autumn leaf colors. Here is a list of some beautiful viewing options:
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway – Fall Foliage
Georgia Fall Foliage Map: Where & When To See Gorgeous Peak Leaves – AtlantaFi.com
Leaf Watch 2025 | Department Of Natural Resources Division
Fall Foliage Map 2025 forecasts when Georgia leaves change colors