Here Are the Most Anticipated Fall Festivals & Events Happening Around Atlanta

By Trisha Pintavorn

October 14, 2024

We’re tired of melting in these Atlanta streets and looking forward to the advent of cooler weather this fall–and with it, more fun outdoor activities that involve eating and drinking, and eating… and drinking! Check out our list for some of the mostly hotly anticipated festivals coming to Atlanta this fall, in order of when they’re happening!

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1. Dollywood’s Harvest Festival

When: Month of October
Where: 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Cost: 92$ for two-day ticket – child and senior discounts available

Head to Dollywood because it is the place to be this October for their Annual Harvest Festival. Take a trip with the whole family on a Smoky Mountain Getaway to celebrate spooky season in the South! You can look forward to beautiful fall leaves, amazing live performances, and over-the-top pumpkin sculptures and installations the whole family is sure to love!

2. Taste of Atlanta

When: Thursday, October 17
Where: Epicurean Hotel Atlanta
Cost: $95 for general admission, $125 for VIP

25 of Atlanta’s best restaurants will gather at the Epicurean Hotel in Midtown for a fabulous spread of desserts, food, craft cocktails, and beer and wine from all over the world! Guests 21+ only!

3. Atlanta Whiskey Riot

When: Saturday November 2, 2024
Where: The Cellar @ Southern Exchange Ballrooms, 155 Carnegie Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Cost: General admission 4-packs $75 per session // General admission solo tickets $90 per session // VIP $160 per session (includes food)

There’s just something about fall weather that screams whiskey! Whiskey Riot is coming to Atlanta, allowing you to sample *hundreds* of whiskeys and learn all about the distillers and brand founders so that you can becoem an expert! It’s perfect for the whiskey lover and the whiskey novice alike. Cheers to that!

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4. Chomp & Stomp

When: November 2nd, 2024
Where: Cabbagetown
Cost: Free admission, $10 to taste chili
What: This event is unexpectedly awesome. All of Atlanta descends on Cabbagetown, a cute-as-a-button historical intown neighborhood and neighbors open up their porches and yards for a chili cook-off, beer, and live bluegrass music. The weather is usually gorgeous and it’s the perfect fall activity.

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