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.

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!

The Beltline Lantern Parade made its westside debut this year, and it was awesome. The parade went…read moredown the westside beltline, and ended at Lee and White. It was very well attended, and and I can tell that the participation will grow even larger next year. If you're a spectator, I recommend arriving early in order to score a good viewing spot.

The Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade was such a cute experience! One thing I absolutely love about…read morethis parade is that you don't have to just be a spectator. If you create your own lantern, you can actually join in on the parade, which I think is such a fun way to bring the community together! The lanterns were so unique and creative, and I loved seeing all the different designs people came up with. They even hosted a workshop the day before where you could make your own lantern to participate in the parade. I love when Atlanta has events that allow people to be part of the experience instead of just watching! The atmosphere was fun, and I really enjoyed myself! My only disappointment was how short the parade was. It lasted about eight minutes, which definitely caught me off guard. However, the parade had been rescheduled from the previous week due to rain, so I'm thinking some of the original participants may not have been able to make the new date. Other than that, I had a great time! I love events like this that bring a little extra creativity and magic to the city. I would definitely go again, and next time I might even make my own lantern and join the parade!

Continuing for three days in Atlanta's Piedmont Park, this is a gigantic art festival and music…read morestage. I went through on Friday for about three hours. It's amazing how many different artists are here. At least 200 tents set up along the concrete pathways of the park. Jewelry, paintings, sculptures, each one completely unique. I saw some neat wrist straps made from machine badges, sculptures made with lunch boxes, glass works that looked so beautifully delicate, amber necklaces and bracelets, coffee cups and mugs mde from clay, landscapes and portraits. One artist's format uses insects (not actual insects, reproductions) and the beautiful purple butterflies fill a 3-foot by 5-foot picture frame. That one was for sale for $5000! Food vendors included barbecue, pineapple drinks, noodles, turkey legs, Ben & Jerry's, chicken strips and "meat on a stick." Credit card payments accepted. The festival is free to enter and there was some security. An Atlanta police officer idled by on his motorcycle a couple of times. It started off crowded and then the rain seemed to chase a few people away but by early afternoon, the crowds were back. We parked on a side street in a completely legal space. Free. There is paid parking nearby. Note that pets are NOT allowed in the park during the festival and Atlanta regulations prohibit smoking in the park, too. [Review 19535 overall - 591 in Georgia - 505 of 2023.]

SHADE on a hot day..It's dangerous to have to sit in the direct sun..how is that having concern for…read morepeople..

Technically, this is more of an event than a place you go to, but hey, you'll forgive me, right?…read moreThe parade itself goes from West Peachtree to Jesse Hill Jr. Drive. It normally takes place during Memorial Day Weekend. When I went to my first one in Atlanta is 2008, I was extremely disappointed. Why? I've been spoiled, I'm accustomed to going to the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn. In comparison, this one was pathetic. However, this year the parade took a step in the right direction. There was more spectators and participants in the Parade. If you've never been to a West Indian Parade, expect to hear loud music, people dressed in elaborate costumes, dancing, great food, and an all around good time. While many of the participants are of West Indian, African, and Latino descendant, all are welcome. After the parade you can go to Festival Village for a small fee. It's basically a section of the city that's blocked off. There's food vendors, live music from Caribbean artists, and plenty of knick knacks being sold. For a full out experience, go to one of the many parties that will be occurring during the weekend.

Way more conservative than some of the other cities that are known for Carnival, but that makes…read moreAtlanta Carnival a bit more fun and I enjoy it just the same. Always a decent crowd but never so overwhelming that you need to camp out the night before, the parade route was perfect this year. It danced down a tree lined street in downtown Atlanta that offered plenty of shade and areas to sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of Caribbean culture. Families and those who are easily offended be warned, the parade revelers are scantily clad and gyrating against each other; there are semi-trucks carrying generators and large arrays of speakers so that you can feel the rhythms. But it's all in fun and everyone has a wonderful time.

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.

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!

Good food, good atmosphere! I had the chicken & waffles & the hubby had a hot chicken wrap w/fries…read more The chicken was extremely good, juicy & tender & the breading was very good. The waffles were fluffy & extremely fantastic. The tray had granny smith sautéed apples & maple syrup I had 1/2 of my hubby's had Nashville chicken wrap the next day & it was awesome & heated up very well. The meal came out to 42 & change which considering how good the food was it was worth it. The atmosphere was very good you have to get in line to order then you get to sit at a table, there is full service waitress from then on. The service was great & we even had a waitress keep someone from taking our table! Highly recommend if you are in downtown Marietta.

This was my first Taste of Marietta! I had a wonderful time…read moresampling all the food at the many different restaurants. Now I have some kind of idea of how much fun this festival is.

I love everything about it. I think everyone who goes enjoy it. there are Fun shows, a huge petting…read morezoo, you can feed the animals and free parking. My favorite fair in the Atlanta Metro area. They have good food options, its well organized.

We had a fun time at the North Georgia State Fair! There's a lot to do, so I'd recommend going…read moreearly. All the shows are included with admission, but food, games, and rides cost extra. Food isn't cheap either, with prices around $8 -$25. Parking took a while because there were so many cars. At least it's free, but be prepared to walk since some of the lots are a good distance from the fair. Still a great outing with family or friends. Tomorrow, October 4, is the last day if you're hoping to go! If you do go, 5 pantry items will get you in for free.

What a fantastic funky festival. Found parking pretty fast too…read more Such eclectic wares and artists at every booth. Kid couldn't figure out why there were so many TALL women walking around the Queens were fabulous!

I never knew about East Atlanta Strut Festival until the Yelp Elite event. Man, it would suck when…read moreyou don't know about the Festival, try to come to EAV, and find out the roads are blocked off. You have to park on the other side of Moreland if you want to find parking. Even still, you would have to walk about 10-15 minutes to the actual festival. But you're going to be walking anyway at the festival. So be prepared with walking shoes. Naturally, there will be some heavy traffic in the area. There are a lot of booths and venders showing off creative works. It's cool to go around and see what the booths have. They also have many street entertainment like various bands and people dressed in weird costumes. As for food, there are a lot of vendors and restaurants nearby. So you have several choices on your food and beverage choices. Be aware that these restaurants will be packed because of the festival. Overall, It's a good place to walk around, have fun, people watch, and take pictures.