This was my very first time coming out for the festival. It does remind me of going to Marietta…read moreSquare where there are vendors and local owned businesses. The location was cool but could be on the dangerous side due to the train still running. Not many places to park and the places you can park they were charging $10. If you plan on eating any food from the trucks make sure your prepared to spend some money. There were three different stages with many local schools performing and also dance schools. Unfortunately it rained all Sunday so we did not get to catch any of the performances.

THE KID IN ME The…read morekid in me loves a big festival in a small town. Kennesaw is the perfect backdrop for this annual festival that features a parade, musical performances, food and arts and crafts. I was determined to get to the festival regardless of the weather. As always, we arrive early, just after 8:30 so that we can get the lay of the land and take it all in. Parking was great, very close, well-staffed with attendants and only cost $5. Can't beat it! The parade usually precedes the beginning of the festivities. I did not get to see the beginning of the parade because I was distracted by one of the jewelry vendors and was too busy purchasing items. We did however get there before all was done. Every parade is unique, but audience participation is essential if you really want to have a good time. This parade is not as open as others. The streets are very narrow, so gates are used to contain the crowds. They don't throw candy from floats because they don't have them. They actually walk along the route and politely put the candy into the hands of the kids. If you yell out "Hey! I want candy too , they will give you some. If you yell out to the square dancers to "do-si-do", they will comply. The Steampunk group was one of my favorite as the fashion is just so cool and their sign read something like: Steampunk gun club and sewing circle, (interesting combination). That Harrison High School Band was the bomb! They sound so professional! After the parade, we continued to check out the various vendors. Some of my favorite vendors are the jewelry vendors that travel around with their wares. Stones to Wear is my favorite as I love sterling silver and big bold pieces. Phil and Sharon are like family and we always stop by and visit with them. The Panjo guy was unique. He took kitchen pans, (cake, brownie, heart-shaped etc) and made banjos out of them. He actually did a demonstration which was very cool. If you like dulcimer music, then you would appreciate this. I want to give a special shout-out to Superior Plumbing who provided superior toilet facilities complete with sinks and running water. Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! If you decide to go, be careful as the ground is very wet and muddy. I wore sport sandals that can be easily cleaned and are quick to dry. If you don't want to eat typical carny food, eat before you go or eat afterwards because the only healthy vendor we saw was the Smoothie vendor. We wanted something more substantial so we just ate after we left. We had a great day and it was made even more special because of the train that frequently runs right through the festival! Love it!

This is a 2-day festival put on by the Service League of Cherokee County that is a fundraiser…read more There are over 100 artisans selling their wares and that is the main draw. When we arrived, there were multiple areas to park and the parking is free. We are already off to a good start. They also have golf cart shuttles that are free to take you to the front entrance. Admission was $5 per person and was either cash or card (there was a fee if you used a card). There is an ATM onsite for convenience. There are two main areas of artisans. The remaining sections include, the rides/games, food, and stage. The shows on the stage are free and the games/rides costs tickets, which can be purchased separately from the admission. There is also the playground that is park of the park that is free of course. The variety in food was decent, although there was not a ton of table space to eat at. Lastly, there is not a ton of shade here so beware on a sunny day. Our family had a great day!

We had such a great time here! The best part is that it's dog friendly so you can bring the pups!…read moreWe saw the farm animals, did the corn mazy, the hay ride and enjoyed taking lots of pictures. I would definitely come here again with friends and I totally recommend it. Great place for a family day or if you want to have a little photo shoot. We came here on a Sunday and it was great! The lake when you go on the hay ride is beautiful! Staff was very friendly and helpful! We bought lots of pumpkins.

Fun Fall Festival:) a great experience for a family with children. Great variety of pumpkins and…read morefun kids activities.

This was a return, after not attending the past several years. The food was great! I had the Lamb…read moreBowl and my wife had the Greek Lemon Chicken Bowl. We had a Come and a bottle of water to drink. Later, we had Almond Crescents and Baklava, which we shared after a dance program. The chicken dish was so very enjoyable that my wife used the internet to find a similar dish that she could prepare at home, it was both healthy and tasty - a rare combination. All that we had to eat was quite tasty. We chose well.

We had a great time Saturday. It was very organized with several stations from food to live music…read moreto face painting to an artisan shop. We enjoyed the food thoroughly. I recommend it. It has been going on for over 30 years.

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.

The experience got better and better as the nite went on…read more We arrived around 8, and was delayed by poor management. Bottleneck problem at the parking lot and will call box. They should have had 2-3 people working the parking lot and collect payment. I prepaid my parking and had to wait in line for all the other drivers. Same with Will Call box.. had to wait for queue jumpers..ugh..rude people Upon entrance, we were first greeted by the arts and craft vendors. It was a huge letdown to just see these vendors, until I discovered the area next to the vendors. Now it got much more interesting.. yeah, there were corporate vendor stands, but they also had some of the food trucks there and large open area with picnic tables and lights strung up. Quite festive, .. think OctoberFest. We got us a few things and enjoyed out dinner under the stars and lights. The food is overpriced, but that is to be expected at any festival. We eventually found the main stage and enjoyed a few performances. It was windy out and the balloon show was delayed. We left when it was too cold to be outside. Its a lively festival and lots of folks were dressed up. Very kid friendly and tons of security folks around to prevent the drunk college kids. A well managed festival once you get inside. Pro tip : Wear Layers to stay warm. If you have kids, come earlier to hit up the stand and grab swag and candy.

Me and my family had a great time attending Owl-o-ween. Reading past reviews made us nervous but it…read morewas not that bad since we arrived at 7pm. Purchased our ticket on Groupon(big money saver). Pros: Because of past reviews on parking issues, we paid for parking upon arrival and did the walk up for $15. The lines to get in to the parking lot were long but moved pretty quickly. The walk to the field was also not bad. Upon arrival were a bunch of hot air ballowns. The event was separated into several sections. The first field had a couple of hot airballowns with different vendor stalls. The kids recieved a gift bag at the entrance and were able to trick or treat to each booth and airballoon. The treats were pretty big so we were pleased. We didn't wear costumes but many people and kids did. We saw many creative costumes around the area and they also featured a stage cat walk for everyone who bought a costume. Watching the kids were amazing. 3 different stages with musical performances. To ride the hot air balloons were $15 and the line gets long. Thatnshould be the first thing to do once you get there, its pretty awesome. They also had pumpkins near the kids stage to take home and a silent music party which i found interesting. Con: My only argument would be the food. Many food stalls don't provide straws for drinks, so it wasn't the greatest experience with my 4 year old and their were many fried options, than healthy ones, so not really kid friendly when it comes to food.

Nothing local about this event. Promoters are pocketing everything they can at the expense of…read moreCherokee residents and businesses... used to be a respected competition. At the 2026 "festival" there were 2 restaurants represented... hooters and city bbq. The traffic line to get parked was 45-50 minutes due to understaffing. Just order Uber Eats from a couple local Restaurants and help out a local delivery driver.

This is the first time I've attended this 2 day event in lovely Canton Ga at Etowah River park. I…read morewas impressed at the number of event staff working the parking, emptying the trash cans so they didn't over flow and police and EMT at the ready if needed. Also plenty of portable facilities. I thought there was a good mix of vendors and wing business and the live entertainment was top notch. The park itself was nice because it was spread out far enough to disperse all the people but not so far that you had to walk very far. All in all a very good first experience and definitely planning on attending next year.

We go every year. It's not a big festival -- only a few blocks long -- but it's fun and a great…read moreplace to purchase interesting, handmade jewelry and other crafts. Good band, this year too! Some Tips: -- Arrive early to avoid a throng of people. -- Parking is somewhat difficult. The library lot fills up quickly, but if you dray around or park blocks away, you'll be okay. -- If you're there at lunchtime, check out Fusco's. Everybody knows Henry's -- which per usual had a long line waiting to get in last weekend-- but with Fusco's you'll pretty much be seated immediately. (I'm a sucker for their Mulberry Street sandwich -- every kind of unhealthy Italian coldcut .. and so delish!) -- Afterward, check out the wine bar down the street. $5 per-glass wine, and great entertainment. (The jazz singer is the best!)

I love impersonating Aaron Neville. So when I traipsed through the Acworth Art Fest and realized…read moreThe Bodyguard soundtrack blasted from an outdoor speaker, my head nearly exploded. In addition to bopping my head to "Even If My Heart Would Break," I nodded in approval of this new festival. Artists from around the Southeast set up booths with their charming wares, beckoning me to spend moolah I don't currently have. When I spotted a necklace made with an antique spool of thread covered in early 1900s sheet music, I tried it on, put it down and walked away, knowing that if I still wanted it after perusing the entire festival, it was okay to buy it. That necklace in addition to a cat yard stake that moves in the breeze, a morbid skull plate that ironically proclaims "Peace" and felt flowers one can stick inside a vase. I turned my cheek away from these seductive pieces! I thought the festival was well promoted and thoughtfully set up with clear signage leading patrons to acceptable parking lots. And the Yum Yum Cupcake truck was there...

Fun times watching down CANTON street in the summer sipping on a beer, wine or margarita. Good food…read morefrom the restaurants and music from local bands.

So cool! April 17 was the kick off of the 2014 season and it was packed. The weather was luckily…read moreexcellent and everyone is there to have a good time. Traffic is, as always, a little tricky, but luckily they have you park at the cultural arts center and city hall and you can either take the complimentary trolley around the corner or take a short walk ("Follow the music," Trevor W said.) Once you get in, a good two blocks or so are closed off to drivers from Pasti's to Nine Street Kitchen. This means you can get a drink in a to-go cup at one place.... And walk to the next place with it.. Through the street!! Pretty badass if you ask me. Additionally, there's a live band at many of these restaurants.. Inside or out on the patio. As soon as one is out of earshot you start to hear the next one. Along with fun craziness at the businesses, there are tents from other local businesses and services. I saw a handful of animal rescues, chiropractors and even a church group but they're few and far between and if you don't want to stop, they don't hassle you. Actual Alive After Five lasts until 9pm but businesses have normal hours including bars.. So plan to stick around if you want. Every third Thursday, definitely check out Canton Street in Roswell for a fun evening!

So disappointed this year. Because of the road closures and lack of parking it was not easy to…read morestart this event. Just a handful of actual BBQ businesses and each one of them were showing their prices higher than what you would spend in the restaurant. Williams Brothers had 2 booths at lease so in total maybe 5-6 at best of other BBQ shops. The craft booths were just about selling the same thing at each one of them. We were asked so, so,so many times if we wanted new windows in our house or insurance from vendors. "Which was more of them then crafting or spice vendors. We only found one vendor that had anything to do with peaches. we normally go to these to try and fine New and or better BBQ places to try but we won't waste our time and money again. After walking around and getting tired of hearing the same line of sales pitches, we walked over to Cheeseburger Bobby's and had dinner for 2 including drinks for what it was going to cost one of us just to try out some BBQ. Not one of the BBQ vendors had something of a sample tray or plate for free or to buy just to get a feel for the flavor of their BBQ. Only getting one star because they did have lots of jumping houses for kids to play in.

PIGS AND PEACHES BARBEQUE FESTIVAL…read more Today's festival was awesome and was well planned and organized. There was plenty of advanced information describing activities, vendors and performers. The signage directing you to the venue and parking was on point. We were able to park and walk for free, but if you wanted to get closer to the venue it would only cost $7. When we arrived, it was still cool and the walk was very reasonable. Upon entering the venue, there are several vendors selling jewelry, services, food, and more. The first stage that you see is the family stage with performances that were great for the entire family. The cloggers and dancers performed on this stage, yet it was the only one that was not shaded on this very hot day. The cloggers were great but we just could not tolerate the sun. As we moved throughout the venue, we noticed to additional stages, the adult stage and the second stage. These stages were close to the shaded areas, (large tents with tables and chairs) so that you could sit and enjoy a mile while you listen to music. The main stage was popping with the Alex Guthrie band. They were very soulful and played some great "old school" tunes and well as original music. There were several barbeque vendors and it was difficult to choose one. My husband just decided to go with the one that had the large pig roasting. I guess it looked very authentic to him and it was a very good choice. If you are looking for something active, they have a zip line, (more child appropriate) for $10 and helicopter rides for $30. In addition, there is a very large play area for the kids to bounce until they drop. I scored a cool souvenir tee, delicious apple slushy, caricature and earrings today. The barbeque was so filling that I just did not have room for anything more and I missed an opportunity to find traditional peach cobbler. Oh well, there is always next year!