The bees won’t be the only things buzzing this spring. Check out our roundup of some of the best festivals around town.
Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade — March 14
Get in the St. Patty’s Day spirit by watching this massive parade of over 200 floats, bands, dancers, Irish dignitaries and more. The route starts at the intersection of Ralph McGill Blvd. and Peachtree St., and ends at Underground Atlanta. Stpatsparadeatlanta.com
Savannah Music Festival — March 18-April 5
OK, so this isn’t in Atlanta, but it’s not far away, and it’s definitely worth the trip. This diverse festival brings headliners such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Bonnie Raitt to the picturesque town of Savannah. Savannahmusicfestival.org
Third Annual A–Town Day — March 21
Celebrate Atlanta, Turner Field-style, with clowns, live music, awareness, food and fun for the whole family. Proceeds benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Atownday.com
17th Annual Wine Auction — March 26-28
Tantalize your senses with a weekend of food, wine and music in Atlantic Station. There also will be a silent auction of great wines and exotic beer and ales. Atlanta-wineauction.org
Atlanta Film Festival — April 16-5
Catch a flick at several locations throughout the city. The festival features more than 150 works by famous directors and independent filmmakers from the U.S. and around the world. Atlantafilmfestival.com
73rd Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival — April 17-19
Head to Piedmont Park, where the annual festival returns in all its blooming glory. Browse the Fine Artist Market for an array of art, pottery, jewelry, photography and more. Dogwood.org
Georgia Renaissance Festival — April 19-June 7
Seize the day and explore a kingdom of handmade treasures and delights, watch jousting knights or go for a spin on a medieval amusement park ride. Garenfest.com
38th Annual Inman Park Spring Festival and Tour of Homes — April 25-26
Stroll Atlanta’s biggest street market and watch the city’s quirkiest parade. Afterwards, tour turn-of-the-century Victorian “painted ladies” and Craftsman bungalows as well as contemporary homes and loft conversions. Inmanpark.org
Feria Latina — April 25-27
Let loose at Stone Mountain Park’s celebration of Latino culture. Attractions include international performers and food, and carnival rides for the children. Ferialatinaonline.com
Sweet Auburn Springfest 2009 — May 8-10
Take in 10 stages of non-stop entertainment and tasty food while shopping from street vendors in historic Sweet Auburn. Sweetauburn.com
2009 Atlanta Jazz Festival — May 23-25
Mellow out to the smooth sounds of up and coming and well-known jazz artists in various venues throughout the city, including Piedmont and Grant parks. Atlantafestivals.com
