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. Now in its sixth decade (the 2026 festival was the 58th annual), it hosts 400+ artists and crafters each September — handmade pottery, paintings, jewelry, woodwork, and textiles. Admission is included with park parking ($25 per day in 2026). Festival on Ponce brings a different energy — an arts festival with spring and fall editions (October 10–11, 2026 and April 3–4, 2027), featuring local artists and craftspeople. Sandy Springs Artsapalooza (spring; April 4–5 in 2026 and March 27–28 in 2027) is a juried two-day outdoor arts festival. Sandy Springs also hosts a Fall Arts and Craft Festival in September (September 12–13 in 2026). Chastain Park Arts Festival hosts approximately 175 artists and artisans, with a children's area and food and beverage concessions, and is free to attend (November 7–8 in 2026, with a spring edition May 8–9, 2027). May-retta Daze on Marietta Square is another spring option; check the organizer for current dates.For winter shopping, indoor holiday markets run across the metro in November and December.
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); the 2026 fair runs October 2–11.
For a major agricultural 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 — the spring Festival on Ponce, Sandy Springs Artsapalooza (late March or early April), and the spring Chastain Park Arts Festival all land in or near this window. September and October are peak fall months: Yellow Daisy Festival (September), Sandy Springs Fall Arts Festival (September), the fall Festival on Ponce (October 10–11 in 2026), 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, a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event with 400+ artists and crafters
- Marietta — 15 miles northwest; Marietta Square events; 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 — 200+ art and craft exhibitors and food vendors every October
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best craft shows in Atlanta, Georgia?
The Yellow Daisy Festival at Stone Mountain Park is the flagship 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?
Spring (Festival on Ponce, Sandy Springs Artsapalooza, the spring Chastain Park Arts Festival). 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 (October 2–11 in 2026). The Georgia National Fair in Perry 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 a well-known handmade market.
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