Atlanta Festivals – August 2018
Atlanta is a city full of festivals for any and all occassions. CSOA has put together a list of festivals in and around the city for people of all ages to enjoy.
Decatur BBQ, Blues and Bluegrass Festival
Saturday, August 11th
Harmony Park
Decatur, GA
One of Atlanta’s favorite festivals, the Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festivals brings some of the South’s best BBQ together with great live blues and bluegrass music from local and national artists. Come celebrate the end of summer with the Decatur BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Festival. Learn More…
Wine Fest ATL
Saturday, August 18th
Southern Exchange
Decatur, GA
Sample premium varietals from some of the best wineries, all while music performers and other secret performers keep the party lively during this all – day, all night wine experience. Learn More…
The Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival
August 18th – 19th
Piedmont Park
Atlanta, GA
The Piedmont Park Summer Arts Festival is a 2-day outdoor event with an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages, races, customs, and interests. The Midtown community of Piedmont Park is considered to be home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in metro Atlanta. The Piedmont Park Summer Arts and craft festival bringing back the tradition to Atlanta’s arts community. Learn More…
BronzeLens Film Festival
August 22nd – 26th
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta, GA
Each year, film lovers, actors, and film makers gather in culture-and-heritage-rich Atlanta, Georgia to share a creative platform of education, entertainment and empowerment discussions related to film, as well as television, and the production of both. The BronzeLens Film Festival will feature screenings in multiple venues, as well as informative panels, and enlightening Master Classes led by top names in film, direction, and production. Learn More…
German Bierfest
Saturday, August 25th
Woodruff Park
Atlanta, GA
The 15th Annual German Bierfest offers an incredible day filled with authentic German beers, live music and food on Saturday, August 25th from 2pm-7pm in Woodruff Park* in Downtown Atlanta. Receive a commemorative sample glass to use to enjoy unlimited samples of more than 35 authentic German Beers. Atlanta area German restaurants will serve up bratwurst, doners, pretzels, sauerkraut, schnitzel, and more! Enjoy live music and plenty of outdoor activities. Tickets are $35 Advance / $40 Day of Show and includes admission into the event, a commemorative German Bierfest sampling glass and all the beer you can safely consume. Learn More…
Atlanta Back 2 School Food Festival
Saturday, August 25th
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
Mableton, GA
The Atlanta Back 2 School Food Festival is a kid friendly event featuring food trucks, music, clothing, and information on health, education, art, and after-school care programs for families. No alcohol will be served or sold during the festival. Enjoy a culinary experience from Metro Atlanta’s restaurants, caterers, and food trucks. Kids will enjoy the fun zone, equipped with inflatables, a rock climbing wall, and bouncy houses. Learn More…
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival
Saturday, August 25th
Grant Park
Atlanta, GA
The Grant Park Summer Shade Festival will once again welcome music and art lovers to Atlanta’s oldest park for two days of nonstop fun on Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26, 2018. Presented by and benefiting the Grant Park Conservancy, the festival will once again feature an impressive lineup of live music throughout the weekend on two stages in addition to an expansive artist market, Kids Zone, 5K run, and a dedicated VIP area. Open to all ages and free to attend, the 16th annual Summer Shade Festival will also have a diverse selection of local food trucks, Monday Night Brewing craft beer, Bold Rock Cider, and Frida Khalo Tequila and Status Vodka cocktails and more. Learn More…
