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As the weather turns cooler and the leaves change colors, the Atlanta metro area offers many opportunities to celebrate the fall season. Every weekend there is a different festival to explore in an area town. Here is an overview of some of the most popular ones.
One of the largest festivals is the Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park, on the east side of the metro area. This is the 8th year for the festival, which is held every weekend in October. This festival is a favorite family event, with something for all ages. Some of the featured activities are a Kids Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt, a Great Pumpkin Puppet Parade, a Children's Costume Contest, a Pie Eating Contest, Storytelling, and the popular Dress Your Own Scarecrow. Attendees on Saturday evening can stay and enjoy the Laser Show. The city of Norcross offers two special fall events. The Norcross Art Fest will be held in Thrasher Park in historic downtown Norcross the first weekend in October. The artists market will feature beautiful works of art from over 170 artists. There will also be live music, food, and various activities for children. The Norcross Harvest Festival is scheduled for October 23. This festival will celebrate Norcross' 140th birthday. Activities will include art exhibits, musical entertainment, ghost tours through downtown, and children's activities.
Marietta, on the northwest side of the metro, will hold its 34th annual Harvest Square Arts and Crafts Festival on October 16. The venue will be Glover Park on the historic downtown square. Many local artists and crafts people will participate, offering pottery, paintings, jewelry, woodworking, and other items for sale. The festival also includes the Scarecrows on the Square contest, and Halloween Happenings, which features games, kid's activities, and a costume contest.
The 20th annual Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival will take place October 23-24 on the Village Green in downtown Smyrna. This event will feature over 150 arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, kid's activities, and a farmer's market.
The Brookhaven Arts Festival is scheduled for October 16-17 on Apple Valley Road, behind the Brookhaven MARTA Station. The festival features art from established artists and new talent. It is sponsored by the Brookhaven Arts Alliance.
Make plans to attend one of the Atlanta area's many fall festivals. There is sure to be one nearby, no matter which side of town you happen to be visiting.
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