Enjoy Georgia Arts & Crafts Festivals, Fairs and Events

Celebrate Clayton Art Festival
Held annually each spring. Sunday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Celebrate Clayton Art Festival

Last weekend in April, Saturday and Sunday

Celebrate Clayton Art Festival is an Arts and Fine Crafts festival for all ages presented by the North Georgia Arts Guild, held annually the last weekend in April on Main Street in downtown Clayton. The festival features an Artist Market with artwork from 100+ artists and artisans; live music on the Rock House lawn; the Kids Art Korner and student art competition in Veteran's Park; and festival food can be found throughout the event. Cash prizes are awarded to artists judged "the best".

Proceeds from the festival fund scholarships for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and artistically talented high school seniors. The North Georgia Arts Guild is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible Please consider donating or becoming a sponsor. Visit the website to donate, become a sponsor, or download the artist application.

Take It To The River Lantern Parade
Held annually each spring. Saturday: 7:30PM - 8:30PM

The Sandy Springs Lantern Parade, held each May since 2016, ends at Morgan Falls Overlook Park on the Chattahoochee River; check the City of Sandy Springs for this year’s date and start point. Chantelle Rytter, creator of the very successful Beltline, Grant Park and Decatur Lantern Parades, produces our unique "Take It to the River" Lantern Parade. Giant puppet lanterns include swans, Lilly and Billy, Alice the 25-foot albino alligator, Big Mama Sandy the turtle, and Jeremiah the bullfrog, accompanied by his lilies. Once the parade reaches the river, paddlers from High Country Outfitters will escort select lanterns to the river for a floating parade. Don't miss this riveting river light display!

Don't have a lantern? Make a lantern at home or take a lantern workshop with Chantelle Rytter. The cost of the workshop will cover all materials, instructions and tools for attendees to walk away with an illuminated lantern.

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza
Held annually each spring. Sunday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Sandy Springs Artsapalooza is a two-day outdoor event with an emphasis on visual arts and handcraft. This festival will feature up to 150 local and regional artists representing disciplines in painting, ceramics, glass, woodwork, handcraft, mixed media and more. In addition to our beautiful selection of artwork, the festival will also include an amazing lineup of gourmet food trucks, live acoustic music, children's activities, as well as free parking and free admission. In all, this festival is the perfect spring destination with activities for the entire family.

Duluth Spring Arts Festival
Held annually each spring. Sunday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

With an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun, this two-day event is presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces for people of all ages, races, customs and interests. The Duluth Spring Arts Festival features dozens of painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalwork, glass blowers, jewelers, and crafters! The festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, a children's play area, plus festival foods and beverages with healthy alternatives. For more information, visit: www.duluthartsfestival.com

Festival Date and Hours:

Held annually each spring - typically Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. See the festival's site above for this year's exact dates.

Spring Fling
Held annually each spring. Saturday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Browse the local arts and crafts booths, enjoy the eats from food vendors, and enjoy live entertainment during our Annual Spring Fling! While visiting, you can watch the historic gristmill in operation, and take an old-fashioned hayride! There will be a variety of activities for all ages.

Historic Pews and Pulpits Ramble
Held annually each spring. Saturday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Come with us on a scenic bus tour through rural East Georgia. We'll make five stops along the way to tour historic churches tucked away but not forgotten. Not only will you get to go inside the churches and hear about their humble beginnings, you'll be inspired by songs and words of the chancels and pulpits. Snacks and lunch provided. Bus departs from the Home Depot parking lot, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A Thomson pickup is also offered at the Hampton Inn, 1702 Washington Rd., at 7:30 a.m.

State Banana Pudding Festival
Held annually each spring. Saturday: 7:00AM - 10:00PM

Each April, the State Banana Pudding Festival serves up award-winning banana pudding. Since 2025 it has been held at Council Farms near Milledgeville rather than in downtown Irwinton. Sample banana pudding from local non-profits on our Puddin' Path and vote on your favorite. Complete the Pudding Path, and you have eaten almost a full pound of banana pudding. Cooks from around the state will be setting up for the judges mid-morning, so head to the stage to see who walks away with the prize and braggin' rights to Georgia's Best Banana Pudding!

The day starts with the Puddin' Pedal Bike Ride, a 40 and a 20 mile ride option with Banana Pudding Fueling stops on both routes.

A full day of entertainment, with talent at the Banana Pudding Stage, plus food vendors, crafters, and a kids corner make this a "must do" festival.

Our Banana Pudding Individual Contest Winner has won Nationals for two years in a row! We rock some Banana Pudding!

Third Thursday
Held annually each spring. Thursday: 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Six of Athens' established venues for visual art hold "Third Thursday," an event devoted to art in the evening hours, on the third Thursday of every month. The Georgia Museum of Art, the Lamar Dodd School of Art, Lyndon House Arts Center, Glass Cube & Gallery @ Hotel Indigo-Athens, Ciné and ATHICA will be open from 6 until 9 p.m. on those nights to showcase their visual-arts programming. Visit 3Thurs.org for a calendar of events.

Madison Fest in Town Park
Held annually each spring. Saturday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Madison Fest, located in Madison's beautiful Town Park, features solutions for living a "greener" life. This free, day-long outdoor festival (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in Madison Ga. features 70 vendors selling amazing plants suited for Southern gardens, farm fresh goods, and handmade arts and crafts for buying and browsing. Plus, we offer great live music, delicious food, and crafty activities for kids, all wrapped up in an all-around fun day for the whole family!

ArtsFest
Held annually each spring. Saturday: 10:00AM - 3:00PM

ArtsFest, a free Statesboro tradition for more than 40 years, fills Sweetheart Circle at Georgia Southern University each April. We will have a wide variety of activities for all ages. Many art stops will be available for you to create your own art. Enjoy live performances on stage throughout the day!

Spring Into Statesboro Festival
Held annually each spring. Saturday: 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Celebrate the arrival of Spring with our annual Spring into Statesboro Festival! With children's activities and games, arts, crafts, and food vendors, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Tour beautiful downtown Statesboro and shop our Farmers Market, splurge in unique boutiques and grab a bite while you're here! This festival also partners with the Great American Clean-Up and a Spring Plant Sale on this day.

Munch and Music
Held annually each spring. Wednesday: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Emma Ward Park comes alive with the sound of music each Wednesday in April, from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, picnic and join us for some great local entertainment by musical guests in our community. This annual event is sponsored by Coffee Alliance for the Arts, Georgia Council for the Arts and the City of Douglas.

Spring Fling
Held annually each spring. Saturday: 10:00AM - 3:00PM

Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with fun family activities. Kids will be able to make their own nature craft projects to take home. Enjoy nature hikes, live animal programs and the annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show.

Warm Springs Spring Fling Festival
Held annually each spring. Sunday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Join us for the 20th Annual Spring Fling in beautiful downtown Warm Springs, Ga. This event is held the second full weekend in April each year. Featuring arts, crafts, hobbies, food vendors, entertainment through the day, kiddie train rides, fruit and vegetable stand, hands-on craft booth for children, karaoke contest, and much more! No admission fee. For additional information, contact the Warm Springs-Meriwether County RVIC at 706-655-3322.

Spring Swing
Held annually each spring. Saturday: 6:30PM - 11:00PM

The College of the Arts at CSU presents "Spring Swing," a fun night of dancing to benefit the CSU Dance Minor Program! Spring Swing is open to all the dance-loving public, welcoming all skill levels, cultural backgrounds and all ages 16 and up. Enjoy food and drinks and an evening of fun! Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this event. This ticketed event will provide fine foods and beverages for purchase, music for all ages, and lots of great memories!