Craft Shows & Fairs in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta supports one of the most active craft show calendars in the Southeast.

The metro area runs from intimate neighborhood pop-ups in Castleberry Hill and Little Five Points to large juried festivals drawing thousands of visitors to Chastain Park and Stone Mountain Park.

Atlanta's Craft Show Scene

Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park is the anchor event for the entire Atlanta region. Running since 1968, it now hosts 400+ juried exhibitors each September — handmade pottery, paintings, jewelry, woodwork, and a Vintage Village component with antiques and collectibles from eight states. Admission is modest; parking is available at the park. Festival on Ponce brings a different energy — a spring street festival at Olmsted Linear Park in the Virginia-Highland corridor, featuring local artists, craftspeople, and food vendors each April. Sandy Springs Artsapalooza (April 4–5, 2026) runs 100–125 juried Southeast artists and craftspeople across multiple media. Sandy Springs also hosts a Fall Arts and Craft Festival in September. Chastain Park Arts Festival hosts around 175 juried artists and artisans, with a children's area and food and beverage vendors alongside the main show. May-retta Daze at Glover Park on Marietta Square — first weekend in May — draws 200+ vendors and 15,000+ attendees, free admission.

For winter shopping, the Holiday Market at LakePoint features 150+ curated vendors in an indoor, climate-controlled format inside LakePoint Champions Center.

For year-round discovery, Makers and Markets ATL (makersandmarketsatl.com) maintains a running calendar of local artisan events, pop-ups, and maker markets across the metro.

Country Fairs & County Events Near Atlanta

The traditional county fair landscape spreads across the outer suburbs.

Cherokee County (Canton), Cobb County, and Gwinnett County all host county fairs featuring agricultural exhibits, rides, and vendor areas with handmade craft sellers. These typically run summer and fall.

The Georgia State Fair runs at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton (about 30 miles south) each spring — April 24 through May 3, 2026.

For the state's largest fair experience, the Georgia National Fair in Perry (~100 miles south) runs each October.

Best Times to Visit Atlanta for Craft Events

April and May are strong months — Festival on Ponce, Sandy Springs Artsapalooza, and May-retta Daze all land here. September and October are peak fall months: Yellow Daisy Festival (September), Sandy Springs Fall Arts Festival (September), and a run of suburban and neighborhood markets through October. December holiday markets round out the year. Atlanta's mild winters keep outdoor events viable later in the season than much of the country.

Nearby Cities for Craft Shows

Stone Mountain — 16 miles east; home to the Yellow Daisy Festival, the region's largest annual craft show
Marietta — 20 miles northwest; May-retta Daze at Marietta Square; Smyrna's Spring Jonquil Festival nearby
Sandy Springs — 15 miles north; biannual Artsapalooza shows, spring and fall
Athens — 70 miles east; Indie South Fair and Holiday Hooray — one of the Southeast's premier indie handmade markets
Dahlonega — 65 miles north; Gold Rush Days — 300+ craft exhibitors every October, free admission

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best craft shows in Atlanta, Georgia?

The Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park is the flagship juried show (September, 400+ exhibitors). For spring events, Festival on Ponce and Sandy Springs Artsapalooza are standouts. For handmade indie markets, follow Makers and Markets ATL for pop-ups throughout the year.

When do craft shows happen in Atlanta?

April–May (Festival on Ponce, Sandy Springs Artsapalooza, May-retta Daze). September is the fall peak with Yellow Daisy Festival and the Sandy Springs fall show. December holiday markets run through mid-month.

Are there country fairs near Atlanta?

Outer-metro county fairs (Cherokee, Cobb, Gwinnett counties) run in summer and fall. The Georgia State Fair is at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton each spring. The Georgia National Fair in Perry — the state's largest — runs each October.

Is there a handmade market scene in Atlanta?

A strong one. Makers and Markets ATL is the central hub for tracking local artisan events. Castleberry Hill and Little Five Points support ongoing indie maker activity. The Indie South Fair in Athens (70 miles east) is one of the Southeast's most respected handmade-only markets.

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