Best Georgia Fall Festivals for Shopping
If you're shopping for the perfect gifts, new décor or tchotchkes for any occasion, Georgia has festivals that you won’t want to miss.
St. Simons Island Antique Show
Each autumn, Postell Park in St. Simons fills with dealers from across the Southeast selling furniture, collectibles, primitives, jewelry, silver, glassware each year. Its proximity in the Pier Village area makes the St. Simons Island Antique Show a favorite, giving attendees plenty of shopping opportunities.
2022 dates: Sept. 3-4, Oct. 1-2, Nov. 5-6
Yellow Daisy Festival
More than two miles of festival grounds welcome visitors to Stone Mountain Park during this annual event. The Yellow Daisy Festival consistently hosts more than 400 vendors selling their wares during the four-day event.
2022 dates: Sept. 8-11
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Indie Craft Experience in Atlanta
Throughout the year, Indie Craft Experience hosts various maker fairs and pop-up shops. ICE events feature talented crafters, artists, makers and vintage sellers from all over the country with an emphasis on the Southeast. This year, on Thursday, Sept. 8, visit the Night Market at the Home Depot Backyard outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium and enjoy Atlanta’s best chefs, mixologists, entertainers, and artisans while you shop under the stars. Then, on Sunday, Sept. 11, check out more than 60 craft, art & vintage vendors, and a great selection of local food vendors at the Fall Market at Atlanta's historic Yaarab Temple.
2022 dates: Sept. 8 & 11
Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival
Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival in Augusta
The annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival features work at more than 100 juried artist booths, live music and entertainment on five stages. Dine on cuisine from around the world at international food booths, as well as take-out from downtown restaurants. The three-day celebration will have all the elements that have made it a beloved festival for years.
2022 dates: Sept. 16-18
Duluth Fall Festival in Duluth, Georgia
Duluth Fall Festival
Named one of the Best Fall Festivals in the Country by Country Living magazine in 2021, the Duluth Fall Festival features more than 180 local and regional arts and crafts vendors. Shop for everything from paintings and photographs, wood crafts, pottery and glassware, furniture, floral arrangements and decorative accessories, baskets, adult and children’s clothing, doll clothes and toys, jewelry, candles, soap and more. Meanwhile, kids can enjoy games, rides and activities, and everyone will enjoy the parade and concert.
2022 dates: Sept. 24-25
Sandy Springs Fall Arts and Craft Festival
Sandy Springs Fall Arts and Craft Festival
Explore the heart of Sandy Springs at this two-day outdoor festival bringing art to the streets of the city. The event will feature up to 150 arts and crafts participants in every discipline and include a children’s play area, local musicians, and interactive art stations.
2022 dates: Sept. 24-25
Riverfest in Canton, Georgia
Riverfest in Canton
Head to North Georgia for Riverfest in Canton, a juried show featuring original, creative, handmade work from artisans all over the region. Additionally, the event showcases live music and dancing throughout the weekend, as well as a children's area where the little ones can participate in kid-friendly rides and activities.
2022 dates: Sept. 24-25
The Cotton Fair in Gay, Georgia
The Cotton Fair
Happening each spring and fall, Georgia’s Cotton Fair features skilled artisans and antique specialists selling their wares. Popular items for sale include jams, watercolor paintings, jellies, clothing, sculpture, pottery, quilts, flowers, wood carvings, oil paintings and jewelry.
2022 dates: Oct. 1-2
Historic Fourth Ward Park in Atlanta
Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival in Atlanta
The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival at the Historic Fourth Ward Park is a two-day celebration of community and tradition presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages, customs and interests. The festival is a major celebration of the arts while honoring the rich history of the community. Shop for fine arts and crafts, and enjoy a children’s play area, local food and beverage concessions, and live acoustic entertainment on the lawn.
2022 dates: Oct. 1-2
Braselton Antique & Artisan Festival
Braselton Antique & Artisan Festival
Festival-goers drive from hours away to attend this festival in historic downtown Braselton each year. Braselton Antique & Artisan Festival organizers advertise that shoppers will find antiques, rustics, repurposed creations, local art, furniture, vintage, salvage, primitives, architectural, vintage jewelry, repurposed materials, advertising pieces, ironworks, statuaries, glasswork, pottery, and wood workings for sale alongside locally produced food.
2022 dates: Oct. 21-23
Chastain Park Arts Festival in Atlanta, Georgia
Chastain Park Arts Festival
Named one of the nation's Top 100 (67) Arts Festival Nationwide by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the Chastain Park Arts Festival in Atlanta will host its 13th annual event in November, featuring approximately 175 artists and artisans. Visitors will enjoy fine art and crafts, a children’s area, and local food and beverage concessions, including the gourmet food trucks. Local acoustic musicians will enliven the atmosphere. This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists. Best of all, it’s entirely free to attend!
2022 dates: Nov. 5-6
