Atlanta boasts an almost-overwhelming amount of festivals to fill your weekends, tons of which are free, and all of which are eager to celebrate the different interests, artists and cultures that call Atlanta home.

Use our guides for a list of the top seasonal festivals each year:

• Winter Festivals
• Spring Festivals
• Fall Festivals
• Summer Festivals

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