I had an amazing time at this event. I love going to the taste of, events because you get to try…read morerestaurant for that particular area. I was invited to go on a social media pass. And it just did not disappoint. The food was amazing. I was so stuffed by the time I left I had to just sit in my car and let it digest. I like that they have lots of tall tables for people to stand it and eat their food. There are also some seats that were closer up towards where the band was playing so it didn't feel too crowded and you didn't have anywhere to go. There were lots of different food choices. Sometimes when you go to these festivals there are more alcohol tents then food and that was not the case at this particular event. I love that there were so many food places to choose from and you were not over powered by the amount of alcohol tents. I will definitely go to this event again next year!

This was a great event. I can't wait to revisit in 2025. They had many vendors and the food was…read morevery good.

This is probably the largest and best festival in the state of Georgia and well worth visiting. The…read morefestival spans multiple closed streets around the park. It's also conveniently right off the crosswalk from the Inman Park MARTA station - don't bother looking for parking as there is very little. You can also walk to the festival using the Beltline. The vendors are mostly craft and include original art, pottery, handmade bags, the list is huge. There's also plenty of food vendors for even the picky eater. Make sure to bring plenty of filtered water or stick with beer. This is a must-attend show.

Did you know Inman Park was Atlanta's first suburb? That's why there's a Trolley Barn. The two-mile…read morecommute (in the 1800's) was more easily handled by trolley. (#publictransportation, ahem!) Since the 1970's, The Inman Park Festival is something of an Atlanta tradition. There's a tour of homes, a 5k run, a parade, and (of course) a big street market featuring all sorts of colorful, local arts and crafts, beauty & skin care, foods and spices, home accessories, woodworking and ceramics... This year, I picked up a few items to gift to my friends. There are hosts of things to try and do, including activities for kids, and a really cool Dance Festival where you'll see stellar dance expositions from Atlanta's best dance companies. The food scene is pretty much what you'd expect. All the standard offerings from frozen lemonade to corn dogs, funnel cakes to pretzels, all the "regulars" are there. Sometimes I wonder if there will ever be a way to make the street-fair food scene innovative and not just regular. Still, this is among Atlanta's best run, and well-organized Festivals. See you there next year.

Unfortunately not much cherry blossoms at this park. The festival was okay. Food wasn't great and…read morethe vendors seemed pretty basic. We hoped to spend more time there

Visit the official site for parking recommendations. Expect A LOT of traffic around the park during…read morethe festival. The festival isn't as big as those held at Piedmont Park. Dogs are welcomed and they even have dog costume contests and stunt shows. There's live music and the usual festival food along with arts and crafts booths. This is a good excuse to hang out at park with a festival as a good excuse to gather different people (and animals).

Do you avoid a lot of the festivals around town because you hate strollers constantly ramming in to…read moreyour heels and waiting forever to get a bite of overpriced food? Yeah, me too. Well, unless I have to work the festival, which is usually the case. The Buckhead Spring Arts Festival was, quite literally, a breath of fresh air. Located along the shady and winding walk in Chastain Park, I'm pretty sure this is the perfect place to have a festival. The tree cover meant it never got too sunny or hot and the long meandering path meant that there were no bottlenecks and it felt more like taking a wonderful walk through the woods than dealing with typical festival shenanigans. There was a steady crowd all day, but it never reached obnoxious levels. People were encouraged to bring their dogs, which just added to the festivity of it all. The vendors and artists covered an impressive array: from crafty stuff to fine art, there was a lot to look at. I'm really looking forward to the future festivals that these organizers are putting together later in the year on Ponce and in Piedmont Park. They seem to know what a neighborhood festival really should be all about.

Going to art festivals is one of my hobbies, so I have solid opinions on what elates and pisses me…read moreoff about them. What I hate most is crowds of people double-fisting plastic cups of Miller Lite pouring into the booths and blocking my view. Luckily the Buckhead Spring Arts Festival maintained steady, healthy foot traffic that added to the event's energy but didn't give me a panic attack. I also appreciated the booth's set-up through shady Chastain Park along just one side of the path; that way, I didn't have to switch my view back and forth between booths or make a loop. One trip down the tented aisle, and I was through. I found the art pricey overall--expected for the typically wealthy Buckhead demographic. I couldn't resist purchasing a smaller piece by Best in Show winner Knick Knack Paddywhack, a woman who fashions sculptures from old toys and antiques. My sculpture comprises a glass granny head; an old teapot with handles on each side that look like hands on her hips; a tin torso; a block of bobbins (Get it? My name is Bobbin...); and dangling movable legs. The Buckhead festival was more about the art and less about hanging out in the park and getting drunk. There can be benefits to both scenes--I just like knowing what I'm getting into.

When you tire of city living and need an escape, point your car toward the perimeter and start…read moredriving. Keep going until you see some good road kill. Squirrels don't count -- you see those in the city. I'm talking about possums, armadillos and porcupines. Chances are you'll bump into some kind of festival in a nearby small town. And that's how I discovered the Sunflower Farm Festival in Rutledge, GA over the 4th of July weekend. Barely 45 minutes away from my condo in downtown Atlanta, but a world apart, it's billed as a "Good Old Fashioned Family Fun Time In The Country!" And despite my lack of family, I did have fun. I arrived early enough on Sunday morning to catch some of the Sunday Morning Jubilee, featuring fine bluegrass gospel tunes by the Rocky Creek Band. I didn't feel so guilty about skipping church as the sweet sounds of "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" wafted through nature's own cathedral of tall pines. With barely 6,000 people in attendance over three days it's more relaxed and less crowded than the massive festivals held in the city. There's a real charm to the artists and crafters market, unlike the slick juried shows at big city festivals. I delighted in choosing between buying corn cob jelly or banana nut bread jam. The bird feeder I purchased, made from a vintage cup and saucer, will make a unique gift. Like any good festival, there are food vendors, including the requisite junk food purveyors selling funnel cakes, and get this, fried Oreos, Twinkies and Snickers. I did my cholesterol a favor and took a pass. Activities for kids included pony rides, a petting zoo and a hay ride. And instead of sand, the kids play box was filled with corn kernels. Isn't that cute? The signature event allows you to wander through 15 acres of sunflowers and cut as many as you can stuff into a bucket for $15. That's a lot of smiles and sunshine to carry home. The thing about small town festivals is that you hear about other festivals too, like the Cotton Gin Festival and the Christmas In The Country Weekend and even the Loachapoka Syrup Sopping Festival in Loachapoka, AL. If the Sunflower Farm Festival is any indication, I see more small-town festivals in my future.

So certain people can park in the handicap parking but others can't. What a wonderful way to…read morepromote inclusiveness. Absolutely brilliant. We'll find another festival that will promote inclusion for all, regardless of ability or not.

Looks like this fall fest has been going on for quite some time now, according to reviews. I found…read moreit to be pretty easy to take the Marta here, since the Facebook event mentioned that finding parking might not be the easiest. There were two entrances, but I entered along the row with all the art booths. The booths were filled with local crafts and art and it was a great way to meet and see what's going on in the art community. Further along, there were some stalls selling locally made products, such as the candles you can use as lotion once burnt and melted. There was a stage with some live music going, although no one I had ever heard of. The food trucks were close by and I made sure to pick up a beer! Wasn't super hungry and didn't want to stand in some of the crazy lines... Next year I plan on coming again, but HUNGRY!

I was not planning to go to the fair but my kids were adamant about going. I am happy that we went…read more We went on a weekday and it was packed, but we were still able to ride various rides. We paid 25 a person for unlimited rides, which I more cost efficient that paying for individual tickets. Fair food is a must. There were a wide variety of vendors to choose. The fair isn't a must go for me but it id for my kids.

My favorite fair in the Atlanta Metro area. They have good food options, its well organized. Fun…read moreshows, a huge petting zoo, you can feed the animals and free parking.