Festivals in Atlanta: May Edition
It’s mid-May and it’s time to par-tay! Even though Summer doesn’t officially start for another month, graduations and Memorial Day are the unofficial starter pistol for the season. By law, Summertime is required to be the most carefree time of the year. Whether you are tightly bound to work for 40 hours a week or essentially free of responsibilities until school starts back in August, I implore you to spend your free time living your absolute best life.
I have compiled a list of festivals in Atlanta (and surrounding cities) from a variety of sources to make your Summa ‘18 as poppin’ as can be. Most fests listed are free, but some will cost a few bucks and some change.
As always, let me know what you think. Tag me in your social media posts: #CeeWillTheTrill
Slingin’ Wings Festival 2018
May 12, 12pm-8pm
$15-20
https://www.slinginwingsfestival.com/
Chastain Park Spring Arts and Crafts Festival 2018
May 12-13, 10am-5pm
Free
http://chastainparkartsfestival.com/
Dunwoody Art Festival
May 12-13, 10am-6pm/10am-5pm
Free
http://www.splashfestivals.com/events-festivals/dunwoody-art-festival/
Carefree Black Girl Festival
May 12, 1-7pm
Free with RSVP
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carefreeblackgirl-cookout-tickets-44916151418
Washington Park Jamboree
May 12, 2pm-6pm
Free
https://beltline.org/events/washington-park-jamboree/
Food, Clothing, & Shelter Fest
May 12, 12pm-10pm
Free
HEY! Let’s Read Book Festival for Children of Color
May 12, 10am-3pm
Free with RSVP
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hey-lets-read-book-festival-for-children-of-color-tickets-44966037629
Sweet Auburn Spring Festival
May 12-13, 11am-9pm/1pm-8pm
Free
La Raza Fest
May 13, 12pm
Free
https://www.atlantaicecreamfestival.com/about/
Marietta Greek Festival
May 18-20
$5
http://mariettagreekfestival.com/
Milton WIne, Beer, and Music Fest (Unlimited Drinks)
May 19, 4pm-8pm
$40-50
https://www.freshtix.com/events/the-milton-summer-opener
Geranium Festival
May 19, 9am-5pm
Free
2018 Kirkwood Spring Fling
May 19, 10am-8pm
Free
East Atlanta Beer Festival
May 19, 1pm-5pm
$60
http://www.eastatlantabeerfest.com/
Lilburn Beer & Wine Fest
May 19, 1pm-5pm
$35
http://www.lilburnbeerwinefestival.com/
PAWfest
May 19, 10am-4pm
Free
http://gwinnetthumane.wixsite.com/pawfest
Atlanta Fermentation Festival
May 20, 12pm-6pm
$10-35
https://www.atlantafermentationfest.com
Atlanta Dekalb Carnival 2018
May 26, 12pm-10am
$15-40
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-dekalb-carnival-2018-tickets-42813255600
Atlanta Jollof Festival
May 26, 2pm-8pm
$20-35
Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
May 26-28
Free
http://www.splashfestivals.com/events-festivals/alpharetta-arts-streetfest/
Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park
May 26-28
Free
Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival
May 26-27, 10am-5p/11am-5pm
Free
http://www.oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com/
Decatur Arts Festival
May 25-27, 5pm-10pm/10am-6pm/11am-5pm
Free
http://decaturartsfestival.com/
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival
May 26-27, 10am-9pm
Atlanta R&B/Neo Soul Wine Festival
May 27, 11am-5pm
$20-25
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-rbneo-soul-wine-festival-tickets-44311264184
That's it, folx! Cee Will, out :)