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    Duluth Fall Festival

    4.1 (11 reviews)

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    Ashley J.

    This festival is all right. If it weren't just a couple of weeks after Yellow Daisy...I might like it even more. It is a big festival, claiming about 250 booths. However, once we arrived, we realized a good number of booths were for local businesses to advertise, not so much selling crafts. The downtown Duluth area is really cute, and we enjoyed walking around there. The booths were varied--we saw lots of bows. There is parking near the site (we found some there no problem), and there are also free shuttle buses from the local school parking lots. Pure Taqueria is on one end, and they were selling margaritas to go. It was pretty hot, so a cool beverage was really nice. There are also a number of food vendors that had tacos, crab cakes, hot dogs, Etc. Overall, it was a nice community festival. I think my expectations were too high after attending Yellow Daisy two weeks prior.

    Sandy J.

    Have never missed a DFF in 25 years since I was born :) So of course, this review will be historical and commentary about the changes over the years. I always notice the new artists and remember the ones who come back every year. DFF has become the SE largest fall festival- citizens used to be happy to get just 1000 people, back when I was little, when only 25 tents dotted the back then small lawn and courtyard, but this year they estimated 100,000 attendees and Duluth has renovated its downtown with new cafes, bars, restaurants, and boutiques. It is certainly a nice stroll in the newness and seeing Southern folk culture, fall festivities, performances, and also making friends with the vendors over the years. Peak traffic: Busiest on Saturday noon to end of the day. Quietest on Sunday morning, but that's when the 5k happens around downtown, so join in the fun and cheer on the runners! Cash/credit- almost all vendors have Square Point of Sale, so they should accept credit card, but of course bring 50$ or more in cash for small purchases if you don't want to swipe 5$ at 60 booths and then have your bank calling you up for suspicious activity. Family and children: Great for the fam, for groups of friends, for visitng people, and all people Arts- Duluth fall festival is not as bougie and urban as the ones in Piedmont, Grant Park, or the ones in Atlanta, but this is the real reason why it's the SE largest one- it keeps the small town charm to remind you that this is a suburbia fall festival and not some high end arts festival. That being said, many of these artists do not have online accounts on etsy, social media, and so, much of this art is untainted. you will have some trite and bland stuff, but it just contributes to more booths and tents to appreciate. There are some special artists that you only see at the festivals and the art is untainted. the ones who are new are often very unique and have a fresh feel to them- some artists unfortunately become more commercialized over timeb/c of their success and lose originality. Other artists who come back over the years, sometimes have renaissances in their artistry. Some notable ones include Manami, an artist whose style includes circles, ethereal blues and greens, nature and swirls- she went through a renaissance this year with themes of animals and freedom. Another couple who come every year, paint hand made pottery of Southern gothic spiritual- you will see their mini jackolanterns, father moon, mother earth, and father tree spirit themes. This year, a new artist who makes PANJOs- that's right a banjo out of pans, showcased their work, and it was very popular. Another artist who creates giant rings out of wires and stones had a theme of big jewelry for big minded people- loved that their rings took up half your hand in such a classy elegant way that didn't scream costume jewelry but truly art, showcased their work for the first time. I've also seen beach trash made into beautiful decorations, yarn made into wire sculptures. Vendors- The one thing that I do wish they would put a cap on is the number of vendors for some endeavors. For example, usually the people with the dips, smack yo mama sauces, foods are all unique and have no competition. Within the arts, even the puppet makers, wood carvers, etc are not pitting against each other. The soap makers/lotion makers had too many this year, and I would argue that some of the sports memoralia, crochet/yarn places were against each other. But, the soaps definitely had too many booths this year, so while DFF has grown larger, it has to be careful about helping out local artists without encroaching on skills. as DFF gets larger, it is inevitable that there will be businesses like banks, construction, home living, chiropractics, etc having booths. There are even health screenings by the railroad track. What I do like is that, DFF seems to have done a good job in curbing the number of commercialized tents- it keeps teh fall festival truly a fall festival rather than bringing too many sponsors that turn this quickly into a home depot venue. Schools- Usually there are schools like Duluth High School who have their own booths here to raise money for their clubs and activites. I was actually surprised that there was less school presence this year compared to other schools. I think this would be great for other schools of art, public schools, etc to come participate in because it also helps kids become more in touch with their communities and realize the businesses out there, and also foster communal growth- I'm glad Duluth has made the downtown more walkable for the students in general though to hang out after school Food- you will find gyros, funnel cakes, barbecue, lemonade, desserts, etc. I do wish some more bakeries and diverse food venues came out- you had your kettle corn, dips, sauces, and typical festival food. There are a couple of stallls that sell wondrous breads and pralines and candied nuts.

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    Atlanta International Night Market - Chicken Skewers over real charcoal.

    Atlanta International Night Market

    3.8(17 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    Very packed, lots of food, vendors and good music and shuttles at the Suwanee location.read more

    I had heard about this event from the earlier event locations - this is a "pop-up" style market…read morethat moves around Atlanta, typically over a holiday weekend. On this occasion, it was the Memorial Day weekend on 2018.10.5 - 2018.10.07 and the market took place at the North Point Mall at 1000 North Point Cir, Alpharetta, GA 30022, along the side facing the JC Penny's anchor store. This is an outdoor vendor-oriented market featuring imported goods and a huge assortment of food. In Asia markets like these are done at night to escape the heat of the day - typically they go on pretty much all night but of course this US market is a bit more pragmatic. I met a friend after work on the first night (Friday) right when it opened, about 5:00 PM. The market was just getting started so some of the food vendors weren't quite ready and some tents were unoccupied, but this was remedied by the time we left. Admission was $10 but could have been less if we'd bought online prior to the event day - we decided to just pay at the gate. Oh and most of these vendors were cash only so keep that in mind - there are several ATMs but you get to pay those fees. I'd say that the "International" aspect was very well represented by a super diverse assortment of vendors and a crowd to to match. There were the typical saree and handbag sellers plus one booth that had leather jackets. I saw many, many different ethnic groups from all over the world - lots of fun to be had. There's also a stage with music that continued for most of the night with some live local acts and a DJ spinning a broad-time-spanning assortment of well-mixed dance music. But of course the real reason I attended was to sample the food. The food ranged from near-local to far reaching Asian - there were at least two different Lao vendors, Snackboxe Bistro and a Thai/Viet/Lao vendor that served Pad Thai, Papaya Salad and skewers of meat. There were also several Indian vendors including the nearby Dekkan Spice (very good) so a good mix of local restaurants, caterers and food trucks. I saw a couple of Halal places including a whole BBQ goat. We settled on a mix of Thai and Island cuisines, the latter being a veggie and noodle stirfry with teriyaki chicken. I thought both were quite good and less than $10. The Hawaiian rotisserie looked amazing but wasn't quite ready or I def would have gotten the pork ribs or turkey leg. There was also a vegan section with many restaurants within if what I described above scared you. I think there was plenty to sample something unusual and come away full. There were many drink vendors selling lassies and other cold drinks including many fruity drinks. I only saw one beer vendor but it was large and well placed sith several local craft brews - I ended up with a Creature Comforts Tropicalia IPA but also say a Three Taverns sour and a Steady Hand Farmhouse Ale (Saisson) as options. Overall I liked the event but coudn't stay much more than the hour or so (commitments elsewhere) but did have fun while there. The people serving were really nice and accommodating and good about answering questions. It was starting to get crowded so that was my queue to get out anyway - I don't deal with the jostle of the crowds - when my beer gets bumped it's time to leave!

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    4.0(1 review)
    11.4 mi

    This place is a great alternative for local Gwinnett residents to see some pretty holiday lights…read moreinstead of traveling elsewhere like Atlanta. Granted, it is a lot smaller but they packed a lot of lights in there for a $10 entry. ($10 is the online price, $12 at door) It is in a random residential area with a gravel driveway so you might miss the entrance, especially in the dark (We had to make a U-turn) but the GPS does take you there, just follow it carefully. It turns out this festival is on some farmland. It has a gravel parking lot and you walk through dirt/grass...so wear comfortable flat shoes. There are different light themes throughout. You first enter the "Under the Sea" theme. Other themes scattered around are Christmas, Chinese, etc. It is a quick walk through, but if you stop to take perfect Instagram worthy pics like I did, you can easily be there for an hour or 2. There's also a few fire pits, a little makeshift ice skating area, some farm animals, and a food/vendor tent. Inside the tent is where we saw the huge panda mascot! It was dancing and brought great energy to the crowd. I'm a HUGE panda fan so obviously I had to take a picture and even made it dance with me. Hehe. Everyone loved the panda and it truly made our visit. That pretty much ended our night, so we headed back to the car after an hour and a half. This place is only operational until Jan 1, 2022 so I would go before it closes!

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    Duluth Arts Festival - I wanna play!

    Duluth Arts Festival

    3.0(1 review)
    0.1 mi

    FIRST ANNUAL DULUTH ARTS FESTIVAL!…read more This past weekend, I attended the Inaugural debut of the Duluth Arts Festival featuring live music performances, and art vendors. The artists displayed a variety of art forms such as photography, painting, glass, jewelry, leather goods and others. It was a very small turn out of vendors which surprised me because I am just accustomed to the massive throng of vendors that are all over the place during the Duluth Fall Festival. The greatest aspect of the festivals is that they are held on the beautiful Town Center lawn. It is the primary gathering place for community events and the perfect setting thanks to his expansive space and beautifully landscaped areas. I was simply looking forward to relaxing in my favorite chair, enjoying a cool breeze and listening to some great music. LET'S TALK ABOUT THE GOOD: The venue and weather was perfect on this day The professional guitarist was great. They had a GREAT play area for kids. They had great picnic tables with umbrellas placed right near the stage for diners. It was really a nice touch. LET'S TALK ABOUT WHAT NEEDS WORK: I would love to see a larger variety of vendors because we tend to travel to fairs and festivals quite often and are growing tired of seeing the same vendors over and over again. I love creativity and I just know that there are artists out there who work with different and unusual materials. This problem will probably resolve itself over time as more vendors sign up for the event. The first musical act happened to be students and not professionals. At an Inaugural event, you really need to put your best foot forward and make a great first impression. If the students cannot perform at a professional level, they simply should not be featured. For us, the first act sets the tone because if the music is bad, we can't stay. There were only three food trucks, hotdogs, burgers and quesadillas. They simply needed more variety and healthier options. Although they considered their bean and cheese quesadilla the healthier alternative, I did not. They needed at least one food venue with a lighter menu but, this was not a major issue for us because we tend to pack our own food. Hopefully, they will tweak things and next year's festival will be bigger and better. ***This is a two-day weekend festival. ***Feel free to bring your favorite chairs and snacks. ***Arrive early for great parking and choice seats. Normally, you have the entire lawn available but this time much of the available space was taken over by the large kid's area and the food trucks.

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    Peachtree Corners Festival - Car show

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    4.0(2 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    I love festivals and I am glad that they are becoming trendy across the US. This one can't really…read morebeat the Duluth Fall Festival in September but it's not bad! This one is in June 11-12. Careful, it gets VERY hot on a June day in Atlanta. I recommend coming in the morning if you're afraid of it getting super hot. My friends and I had tents selling crafts here and it can get miserable so make sure you bring lots of water. This festival had crafts on the far right end of the street with soaps, art, carvings, and all kinds of things. THere are some local businesses of course handing out info and free giveaways such as chiropractic, roof cleaning, and other services. I thought the free food giveaways were a bomb. There was a local peach stand which was awesome, free bags of local organic quinoa chips, and other fun give aways. The local P'tree corners stand will hand out tote bags, I love P'tree corner banners,and free hand paddle fans which you definitely need. There is a giant guy about 7'2 walking around in a peach costume and another guy on stilts as a tree so make sure you see those two. There is live music and I honestly thought for a small festival, the entertainment was VERY good. GOod voices and very good talent. Definitely worth listening to and crucial to keeping everyone happy in such a warm day. Check out the stands that have hot dogs and funnel cakes! There are portable bathrooms at the end and there are cars at the end with some fancy car show going on for car enthusiasts!

    FESTIVAL TIME, (Peachtree Corners)…read more I attended this festival a couple of years ago with my family and we all had a very nice time. The parking is great and there are shuttle carts that take you from your car to the venue or you can easily walk. It was a hot day and we were lucky enough to have the mayor as our driver. The festival is great for families because they have activities for everyone. The little ones will love the bounce house, face painting and other activities, everyone will enjoy wandering from table to table checking out the arts and crafts and who doesn't LOVE classic cars! It is just the perfect opportunity to get out, listen to live music, get some fresh air and just meet people. This year the festival will be marked by a pre-festival concert on Friday night, (June 12th) and the actual festival begins on Sat at 10am and continues until Sunday evening. Clear your calendar and save the date!

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    Alpharetta Arts Festival

    Alpharetta Arts Festival

    4.0(1 review)
    9.9 mi

    2016 is the twelfth year for the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest - this year there were 95 participants,…read moreranging from photography to pottery to jewelry to metalwork and everything in between. The festival is located in the heart of downtown Alpharetta - the city closes a block of Milton Avenue (at the intersection of Main Street) and the participants set up in rows along this block, and along certain sections of Old Roswell Street and Old Canton Street. It's a condensed area but never feels too crowded - the layout makes it easy to stroll through and see everything. There are usually a few food vendors, but in this location you're also surrounded by several restaurants - Hop Alley, South Main Kitchen, Smokejack BBQ, Ceviche, Mugs on Milton. In addition to the artisans, there are a number of booths dedicated to kid activities, so the event is absolutely family friendly. Because it's an outdoor event, many people bring the canine members of their family - while I definitely love this idea, just remember that late May can be very hot and this event is set up on pavement, which can be painful to paws. Double check the temperature before bringing Fido. If the pavement is too hot for you to walk barefoot, it's too hot for your pup's paws! The one improvement I would recommend for the event is based on temperature - when the weather hits the high 80's/low 90's (as it did this year), having a few mister fans at each end of the festival would be a real relief to attendees.

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    Johns Creek Arts Festival

    2.6(5 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    It was my first time visiting the festival and I liked it. After reading the reviews from the…read moreprevious years, I was a bit anxious about the parking scene but the volunteers had handled it pretty well. For such a crowd, they did a splendid job and the location (Athletics club) was perfect. The weather was great, so it made it easy to walk and gaze at the stalls at our own pace. We saw some amazing artwork by several artists and stuff like jewelry, wood-carved decor, clay paintings, water paintings and last but not least, my favorite - handmade chocolates. Vendors were super polite and smiling and some of them told us about their stories and their experiences coming to the festival. I wish I could have bought more if only the prices were a bit reasonable. But, I'm glad I picked up a delicious bag of toffee made by Maybird Confections located in Alpharetta. Yum! I highly recommend checking out their online store.

    Parking... parking...parking...it's a nightmare. Getting to the festival is a nightmare. Getting…read moreout of the festival is a nightmare. The BSA Troop adults working the 2023 festival were rude and disrespectfully. If you can get past all that, the vendors and art booths were very unique. You can find a little bit of everything. Not many food choices but enough to keep you hydrated and entertained. We had Cuban sandwiches from their food truck and it was really good. There was a small area where you could sit and listen to the music.. Overall it's a nice event but you should defiantly arrive early in the morning and arm yourself with patience.

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    Pierogi Festival - The Grand Bakery & Café menu.

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    5.0(1 review)
    7.3 mi

    It's a small-ish festival, but I feel like it won't be small for long. The food here was fantastic…read more And people were friendly. The Polish Pierogi Festival is the annual fundraiser for the Saint John Paul II Polish Apostolate. There you'll find Folk Dancers, Pierogi, Gotabki (stuffed cabbage--delicious), Grilled Kietbasa, Polish Beers, and Polish merchandise. Food items are sold by ticket. (But everything else is free: free admission, free parking, free entertainment...) Definitely buy your food tickets in advance (pick them up at Will Call) and get there early. The food is good, and people are realizing this, so the line for tickets can get long, and they may run out of food if you show up late. Food tickets are $1 each. Savory dishes range from 3 to 8 tickets each. My favorite items were the Gotabki, and the Potato and Cheese Pierogi. (The Mushroom and Sauerkraut Pierogi were a close second.) The Grilled Kielbasa and Bigos is noteworthy. Bigos is NOT sauerkraut. It's something of a "stew" made with cabbage, pork, and tomatoes. Delicious. I do wish the festival were later in the year. Late August is brutally hot to be eating food at a sunny table. The food itself is sold inside Parish Hall. The line moves swiftly, but it does get crowded. And that room needs better air conditioning to handle those crowds. On the other side of Parish Hall you'll find a wide variety of baked Polish goods from Grand Bakery & Café. This line does not move as fast, and they take cash for their goods. But the baked goods are really good. We sampled a variety of sweet rolls, donuts, and turnovers. They also sell whole loaves of bread and boxed cakes. I took home a whole poppy seed roll. It is very dense. I can't wait to cut into it later on. So keep this Festival on your radar for next year. I'll be there. Holler if you're coming with.

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