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
– Art P-ART-Y with Jen Boaz, January 25 2025
Art class at RobertKent Galleries, Marietta. More details
– Ghost: The Musical, January 30 - February 8 2025
Musical at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square. 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
– Dancing With the Stars of Marietta, February 8 2025
Talent show at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, to benefit Georgia Metro Dance Theatre. More details
→ For more events this month, see February events in Atlanta
– Bubbles & Brews, March 1-31 2025
Annual event celebrating the breweries, wineries and distilleries of Cobb County, with special events at selected local establishments. More details
– 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
– 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
– 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
– 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
– 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
– 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