Marietta, a small city a few miles northwest of Atlanta, hosts some of the most popular festivals and events in the metro area.
Festivals in Marietta include the Taste of Marietta in spring, Marietta Art in the Park over the Labor Day weekend, and the Marietta Streetfest and Chalktoberfest in fall.
There are many other events too throughout the year, including concert series in Marietta Square, food festivals, holiday and seasonal festivals, and the North Georgia State Fair.
Marietta is also home to one of the biggest and best farmers markets in the Atlanta area, with dozens of vendors selling a wide variety of local produce and other goods every week throughout the year.
See also:
– Things to do in Marietta
– Nature and outdoors activities near Atlanta
– Things to do in Atlanta
– Public transport in Atlanta
!Dates, venues and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
– Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays year-round
Popular weekly farmers market in Marietta Square, with local and heirloom produce, artisanal goods, plants and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am-12pm. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, May 3 2024
First Friday evening self-guided walking tour of art galleries, museums and restaurants around Marietta Square, with live music and outdoor art. Event runs March through December. More details
– May-Retta Daze, May 4-5 2024
Annual arts, crafts and music festival in Marietta Square, with handmade arts and crafts show, local acoustic musicians, festival food, children’s activities and more. More details
– M2R Trailfest, May 11 2024
Annual festival of public art in downtown Marietta parks and along the Mountain to River Trail, featuring local murals, sculptures and other public art, a mile-long juried art exhibit, live performances, pet parade and more. More details
– Cemetery Walking Tour, May 11 2024
Walking tour of Marietta City Cemetery in association with the Marietta History Center. More details
– Marietta Greek Festival, May 17-19 2024
Annual festival of Greek food and culture at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Marietta, with traditional foods, music and dancing, vendors and more. More details
– Garden Tour, May 18 2024
Annual tours of the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County, visiting several private gardens in the area. More details
– Pop-In For Family Fun: Music, May 18 2024
Monthly free family day at the Marietta History Center. More details
– Tombstone Cleaning Workshop, May 18 2024
Gravestone cleaning workshop in association with the Marietta History Center. More details
– Glover Park Concert Series: Ladies of Soul, May 31 2024
Free outdoor concert series in Glover Park, Marietta. More details
→ For more events this month, see May events in Atlanta
– Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays year-round
Popular weekly farmers market in Marietta Square, with local and heirloom produce, artisanal goods, plants and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am-12pm. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, June 7 2024
First Friday evening self-guided walking tour of art galleries, museums and restaurants around Marietta Square, with live music and outdoor art. Event runs March through December. More details
– Hands on a Hardbody, June 13-22 2024
Musical at Marietta’s Theatre in the Square. More details
– Pop-In For Family Fun: Cultures of Cobb, June 15 2024
Monthly free family day at the Marietta History Center. More details
– Glover Park Concert Series: Her Majesty’s Request, June 28 2024
Free outdoor concert series in Glover Park, Marietta. More details
→ For more events this month, see June events in Atlanta
– Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays year-round
Popular weekly farmers market in Marietta Square, with local and heirloom produce, artisanal goods, plants and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am-12pm. More details
– 4th of July Celebration, July 4 2024
Annual Independence Day celebration in Marietta, with parade, free concerts, arts and craft show, food, fireworks show and more. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, July 5 2024
First Friday evening self-guided walking tour of art galleries, museums and restaurants around Marietta Square, with live music and outdoor art. Event runs March through December. More details
– Pop-In For Family Fun: Summer Crafts, July 20 2024
Monthly free family day at the Marietta History Center. More details
– Glover Park Concert Series: G Clef and The Playlist, July 26 2024
Free outdoor concert series in Glover Park, Marietta. More details
→ For more events this month, see July events in Atlanta
– Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays year-round
Popular weekly farmers market in Marietta Square, with local and heirloom produce, artisanal goods, plants and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am-12pm. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, August 2 2024
First Friday evening self-guided walking tour of art galleries, museums and restaurants around Marietta Square, with live music and outdoor art. Event runs March through December. More details
– Bonnie & Clyde, August 15-24 2024
Musical at Marietta’s Theatre in the Square. More details
– Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, August 16-17 2024
Popular annual food festival in Adams Park, Kennesaw, with professional and amateur barbecue and other cooking contests, live music, beer, fireworks and more. More details
– Pop-In For Family Fun: Bugs & Flowers, August 17 2024
Monthly free family day at the Marietta History Center. More details
– Glover Park Concert Series: Troubadour Project, August 23 2024
Free outdoor concert series in Glover Park, Marietta. More details
– Art in the Park, August 31 - September 2 2024
Annual Labor Day weekend arts festival in Marietta Square, with fine art market featuring artists from across the country, chalk art, children’s craft activities and more. More details
→ For more events this month, see August events in Atlanta
– Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays year-round
Popular weekly farmers market in Marietta Square, with local and heirloom produce, artisanal goods, plants and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am-12pm. More details
– Art in the Park, August 31 - September 2 2024
Annual Labor Day weekend arts festival in Marietta Square, with fine art market featuring artists from across the country, chalk art, children’s craft activities and more. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, September 6 2024
First Friday evening self-guided walking tour of art galleries, museums and restaurants around Marietta Square, with live music and outdoor art. Event runs March through December. More details
– North Georgia State Fair, September 19-29 2024
Annual fair at Jim R Miller Park, Marietta, with carnival rides, animal shows, performances, rodeo, car events and more. More details
– Pop-In For Family Fun: Books, Books, Books, September 21 2024
Monthly free family day at the Marietta History Center. More details
– Glover Park Concert Series: The Bourbon Brothers, September 27 2024
Free outdoor concert series in Glover Park, Marietta. More details
→ For more events this month, see September events in Atlanta
– Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays year-round
Popular weekly farmers market in Marietta Square, with local and heirloom produce, artisanal goods, plants and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am-12pm. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, October 4 2024
First Friday evening self-guided walking tour of art galleries, museums and restaurants around Marietta Square, with live music and outdoor art. Event runs March through December. More details
– Wings & Whitewalls, October 5 2024
Fall car show at the Aviation History & Technology Center, Marietta, with vintage aircraft, cars and more. More details
– Chalktoberfest, October 12-13 2024
Popular annual art and beer festival in Marietta Square, featuring professional chalk artists, 120+ craft beers, live music, arts and crafts, food trucks, amateur chalk art competition, and more. More details
– HarvestFest and Scarecrows In The Square, October 19 2024
Annual fall festival in Marietta Square, with arts and crafts show, touch-a-truck, scarecrow displays, costume and pie eating contests, and more. More details
– Pop-In For Family Fun: Boo! Halloween, October 19 2024
Monthly free family day at the Marietta History Center. More details
→ For more events this month, see October events in Atlanta
– Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays year-round
Popular weekly farmers market in Marietta Square, with local and heirloom produce, artisanal goods, plants and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am-12pm. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, November 1 2024
First Friday evening self-guided walking tour of art galleries, museums and restaurants around Marietta Square, with live music and outdoor art. Event runs March through December. More details
– Escape to Margaritaville, November 7-16 2024
Musical at Marietta’s Theatre in the Square. More details
– Pop-In For Family Fun: On The Move! Trucks, Trains, and Planes, November 16 2024
Monthly free family day at the Marietta History Center. More details
→ For more events this month, see November events in Atlanta
– Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays year-round
Popular weekly farmers market in Marietta Square, with local and heirloom produce, artisanal goods, plants and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am-12pm. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, December 6 2024
First Friday evening self-guided walking tour of art galleries, museums and restaurants around Marietta Square, with live music and outdoor art. Event runs March through December. More details
– Pop-In For Family Fun: Holiday Crafts, December 21 2024
Monthly free family day at the Marietta History Center. More details
→ For more events this month, see December events in Atlanta
– Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays year-round
Popular weekly farmers market in Marietta Square, with local and heirloom produce, artisanal goods, plants and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am-12pm. More details
→ For more events this month, see January events in Atlanta
– Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays year-round
Popular weekly farmers market in Marietta Square, with local and heirloom produce, artisanal goods, plants and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am-12pm. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, February 7 2025
First Friday evening self-guided walking tour of art galleries, museums and restaurants around Marietta Square, with live music and outdoor art. More details
→ For more events this month, see February events in Atlanta
– Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays year-round
Popular weekly farmers market in Marietta Square, with local and heirloom produce, artisanal goods, plants and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am-12pm. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, March 7 2025
First Friday evening self-guided walking tour of art galleries, museums and restaurants around Marietta Square, with live music and outdoor art. Event runs March through December. More details
– Marietta Shamrock Shuffle, March 15 2025
Annual 5K race in downtown Marietta to benefit the Marietta Police Athletic League’s youth programs. More details
→ For more events this month, see March events in Atlanta
– Marietta Square Farmers Market, Saturdays year-round
Popular weekly farmers market in Marietta Square, with local and heirloom produce, artisanal goods, plants and prepared foods. Saturdays 9am-12pm. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, April 4 2025
First Friday evening self-guided walking tour of art galleries, museums and restaurants around Marietta Square, with live music and outdoor art. Event runs March through December. More details
→ For more events this month, see April events in Atlanta