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Athens GA Fall Festivals and Events
Fall is festival season in Athens, Georgia. Football fans of course head to Athens to watch the UGA Bulldogs play "between the hedges," but there's more fun to be had when the Dawgs are away. Athens GA is truly a hot spot for fall festivals and events, taking advantage of wonderful fall Georgia weather.
You'll find that fall is an extremely popular time for local artists to show off their unique styles, for musicians to perform for crowds, and to just get out and enjoy nature.
Celebrate Halloween in Athens!
From haunted history tours to the Wild Rumpus to other spooky events throughout the month, you'll find new Halloween activities to consider your favorites!
Talk about the perfect opportunity to plan a quick Athens getaway!
See below for our Athens GA fall festivals & events calendar and suggestions for seizing all the goodness of the season. Discover which festivals and/or events are right for you and your friends and family!
Athens Fall Festivals Calendar
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Classic City American Music...
Jul 2Join Southern Brewing Co. on Sat July 2 to celebrate July 4th with a great lineup of Americana acts, amazing...
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Star Spangled Classic Fireworks
Jul 2Athens-Clarke County Unified Government welcomes the community to celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks...
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Athens Restaurant Week: July 11-17
Jul 11, 2022 - Jul 17, 2022Back by popular demand, dozens of Athens' best restaurants will tempt you with lunch & dinner menus at...
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Sunflower Music Series at the State...
Jul 12, 2022 - Sep 27, 2022The Sunflower Concert Series at the UGA State Botanical Garden of Georgia is returning this summer, offering...
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Wildwood Revival
Sep 30, 2022 - Oct 2, 2022Wildwood Revival returns for 2022! Named one of Garden & Gun's "Southern festivals well worth adding to...
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Zombie Farms Haunted Trail
Oct 1, 2022 - Oct 29, 2022If you are looking for a Halloween adventure anywhere in North East Georgia, you don't want to miss Zombie...
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Historic Athens Porchfest
Oct 1, 2022 - Oct 29, 2022Historic Athens Porchfest returns in 2022 with an amazing lineup of musicians, playing throughout several...
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Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade &...
Oct 1, 2022 - Oct 29, 2022Known as Athens' own Mardi Gras, the highly anticipated Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle is anything but...
Fall Happenings
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Halloween Festivities in Athens, GA
There are so many fun things to do for Halloween in Athens, Georgia! The creative energy Athens is known for...
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Fall Foods in Athens, GA
The leaves aren't the only thing changing in Athens this fall, some of our favorite Athens'...
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Fall Art in Athens
There's never a bad time to immerse yourself in the art and talents of Athens, a place many...
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Haunted Athens: A Guide to Athens...
October is spooky season here in Athens, Georgia. Every southern town worth its salt has a few ghosts in the...