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, 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
– Big Shanty Festival, April 12-13 2025
Annual festival in downtown Kennesaw, with 250+ arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, live music, children’s activities, parade and more. More details
– Glover Park Concert Series, April 25 2025
Free concert series in Glover Park, Marietta. More details
→ For more events this month, see April 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
– Little Women, May 1-10 2025
Musical at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, May 2 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
– Garden Tour, May 10 2025
Annual event of the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County, visiting several local gardens. More details
– Marietta Greek Festival, May 16-18 2025
Annual festival of Greek food and culture at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Marietta, with traditional Greek dishes, Greek dance and other cultural performances, church tours, and more. More details
– Glover Park Concert Series, May 30 2025
Free 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 6 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
– Glover Park Concert Series, June 27 2025
Free 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
– Marietta Square Art Walk, July 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
– 4th of July Celebration, July 4 2025
Annual Independence Day celebration in Marietta, with parade, concerts, arts and crafts show, carnival games, food, and fireworks show. More details
– Glover Park Concert Series, July 25 2025
Free concert series in Glover Park, Marietta. More details
– Cobb International Film Festival, July 31 - August 3 2025
Annual film festival at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta. More details
– Disaster!, July 31 - August 9 2025
Musical at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square. 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
– Cobb International Film Festival, July 31 - August 3 2025
Annual film festival at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, August 1 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
– Glover Park Concert Series, August 22 2025
Free concert series in Glover Park, Marietta. More details
– Marietta Art in the Park, August 30 - September 1 2025
Annual Labor Day Weekend juried fine arts festival at Marietta Square, with 200+ artists from across the country, artist demonstrations, children’s art 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
– Marietta Art in the Park, August 30 - September 1 2025
Annual Labor Day Weekend juried fine arts festival at Marietta Square, with 200+ artists from across the country, artist demonstrations, children’s art activities and more. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, September 5 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
– Glover Park Concert Series, September 26 2025
Free 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 3 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
– Chalktoberfest, October 11-12 2025
Annual art and beer festival in downtown Marietta, with chalk art by professional artists, craft beers, food, live music and more. More details
– Cherokee Heights Arts Festival, October 18 2025
Annual arts festival in Marietta’s Cherokee Heights neighborhood, with local artists and musicians, children’s activities, food and beer, and more. 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
– Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, November 6-15 2025
Musical at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square. More details
– Marietta Square Art Walk, November 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
→ 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 5 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 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 6 2026
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 6 2026
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 March events in Atlanta