Macon Fall Festivals – Fall 2024 GA Events

Deer Festival - Monticello, GA - Nov 4 to Nov 4, 2023
The festival kicks off with the Deer Dash, a one-mile fun run and 5K run/walk, that takes participants through many of the historic downtown neighborhoods of Monticello, Ga. Copies of the route and applications for the race can be found at the Chamber of Commerce office on the Square. The Deer Festival parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. There will be arts and crafts booths as well as food and entertainment.

Gourdfest - Griffin, GA - Oct 27 to Oct 29, 2023
Features gourd competition, classes for all levels of experience, demonstrations, educational and historical displays; and handouts, make it ‘n take it projects; and vendors selling raw gourds, apparel, supplies, artwork and crafts.

Deep Roots Festival - Milledgeville, GA - Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2023

Cochran Country Fest - Cochran, GA - Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2023
Held annually on the third Saturday in October, this event offers tons of family-friendly fun. Visitors can delight in the splendor of handmade crafts, delicious festival food, enjoy live musical entertainment, children’s inflatables and entertainment. Admission is free

Celebrating Art - Macon, GA - Oct 18 to Oct 21, 2023
Art enthusiasts will have more of what they have loved in previous years as well as some new events and artists to enjoy. Some of familiar favorite events include the Arty Party Preview Celebration, Gallery 6010 Artist Marketplace and artisan-inspired Pop-Up Gift Market, Glass Pumpkin Patch, and Hot Glass Academy Little Dragon Glassblowing Workshops. Additions to the line-up include a Corks and Canvas Painting Master Class and the Artistically Speaking Lunch and Learn. All events will be held at the Daws Student Activities Center located at Stratford Academy

Andersonville Historic Fair - Andersonville, GA - Oct 7 to Oct 8, 2023
History comes alive in Andersonville each year in October, when hundreds of Civil War renactors set up camp and stage two realistic mock battles. Vendors, parade, live entertainment, puppet shows, line dancing, and more.

The Cotton Pickin’ Fair - Gay, GA - Oct 7 to Oct 8, 2023
A twice a year festival with live music, magic show, arts, antiques and Southern foods. Dates back to 1972.

Georgia National Fair - Perry, GA - Oct 5 to Oct 15, 2023
An annual, family friendly event since 1990 with agricultural exhibits, fireworks, midway rides, concerts and street entertainers.

GABBAfest - Macon, GA - Sep 21 to Sep 24, 2023
Macon’s good-time reunion of Allman Brothers Band fans from around the world, with live music, visits to the Big House museum, and more! Held at the Douglass Theatre and the Big House, hosted by the Georgie Allman Brothers Band Association (GABBA)

Perry Oktoberfest - Perry, GA - Oct 23 to Oct 23, 2021
Featuring multiple beer tents, live German music, free family friendly activities, and more, don your finest lederhosen or dirndl and celebrate Wiesn