DeKalb County Calendar of Events
AJC
Decatur Book Festival
September 2-4
Location: City of Decatur
Address: 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
Venue: City of Decatur
www.decaturbookfestival.com
The Atlanta
Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival is an annual, free book festival
that takes place over Labor Day weekend in Decatur, Georgia at several venues
located in and around the downtown Decatur Square. Conceived in 2005 and
launched in 2006, the festival brings more than 300 authors to Decatur for the
holiday weekend.
Concerts
on the Square
September 3, 10, 17, 24
Location: City of Decatur
Address: 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
Venue: City of Decatur
www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com
Enjoy live music on the Square with a variety of different musical styles.
Blue
Sky Concerts
September 7, 14, 21, 28
Location: City of Decatur
Address: 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
Venue: City of Decatur
www.visitdecaturgeorgia.com
Take a lunch break and listen to some great live music on the Square in
Decatur.
43rd
Annual Yellow Daisy Festival
September 8-11
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Address: U.S. Highway
78 East, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Venue: Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
More than 400 artists and crafters from over 30 states will display their
works for appreciation and purchase. This annual event is consistently voted one of the
top five arts & crafts shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, a
Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event and winner of multiple awards by the
Southeast Festival and Events Association. Pumpkin
Festival
September 30 – October 30 (Fri., Sat., Sun.)
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Address: U.S. Highway
78 East, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Venue: Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
Come out and enjoy
some cooler weather at Atlanta's favorite place to celebrate the fall season.
Now in it's 9th year, Stone Mountain Park's annual Pumpkin Festival has become
a family favorite with kids and parents alike. Throughout weekends in October
enjoy attractions, entertainment, activities and fall decorations that are
fun for all ages.
Tour
of Southern Ghosts
October 13-16; 20-23; 27-30
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Address: U.S. Highway
78 East, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Venue: Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
Join the Atlanta
family tradition and meet professional storytellers spinning their tales of
famous (and not-so-famous) Southern Ghosts along the lantern-lit paths of the
Antebellum Plantation grounds at Stone Mountain Park. "A Tour of Southern
Ghosts" is held during the Halloween season so the stories are a little
scary, many times humorous, but never too frightening and always appropriate
for young children.
Decatur
Craft Beer Festival
October 15
Location: City of Decatur
Address: 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
Venue: City of Decatur
www.decaturbeerfestival.com
Enjoy a sampling of beers from around the world on the Square in the City of
Decatur.
Scottish
Festival & Highland Games
October 15-16
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Address: U.S. Highway
78 East, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Venue: Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
Each year thousands
of Scots (even those that wish to be 'Scot for the Day') from around the world
will don their family tartans and gather to greet old friends and make new ones
too. Come and enjoy the Highland Athletic events, Highland Dancing, Piping and
Drumming, Scottish Harping. Participate in the Scottish Country Dancing
demonstrations, Kirking of the Tartans, Clan Challenge Athletic events and the
Parade of Tartans.
Country
Living Fair
October 21-23
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Address: U.S. Highway 78
East, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Venue: Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
See the pages of
Country Living magazine come to life featuring antiques, artisans, gifts, home
décor, jewelry and more from Country Living editors, contributors, and special
guests.
Wine
Tasting Festival
November 5
Location: City of Decatur
Address: 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
Venue: City of Decatur
www.decaturwinefestival.com
Taste a variety of wines from around the world while enjoying live music on
the Square in the City of Decatur.
Indian
Festival & Pow Wow
November 3-6
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Address: U.S. Highway
78 East, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Venue: Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
Bring
your family to experience the energy and color of the largest Native American
gathering in Georgia. Held at Stone Mountain Park’s historic Antebellum
Plantation, the event showcases Native American culture through dance, music,
authentic craft demonstrations, cooking traditions, storytelling,
wildlife presentations and more.
A
Stone Mountain Christmas
November 12 – December 31(on select days)
Location: Stone Mountain Park
Address: U.S. Highway
78 East, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Venue: Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com
Light
up your family holidays with the glow of more than two million lights, more
than a dozen performances and activities at Atlanta's most heartwarming
Christmas celebration.
Decatur
Holiday Candlelight Tour of Homes
December 2 & 3
Location: City of Decatur
Address: 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
Venue: City of Decatur
www.decaturtourofhomes.com
Take a tour of some of the most unique and beautifully decorated homes in
the City of Decatur.
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