festivals

Cobb County September 21, 2023

The fall season brings an abundance of festivals throughout Cobb County

by Larry Felton Johnson Each year brings fall festivals, some celebrating Halloween, some Thanksgiving, and others just to celebrate the relief from the summer heat pending the arrival of cold…

The entrance to the Threadmill Complex, a large brick converted factory building

Austell September 19, 2023

BBQ Blues & Brews festival returns to Austell’s Threadmill Complex for second year

The City of Austell announced the return for a second year of its BBQ Blues & Brews festival. The event will take place at the Threadmill Complex, at 5000 Austell…

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Marietta May 6, 2023

The 2023 Marietta Art in the Park festival seeks artists

The Marietta Art in the Park show and festival seeks local artists, and the deadline to apply is coming up soon. Marietta Art in the Park is a Labor Day…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw April 13, 2023

First Friday concert series returns to downtown Kennesaw for third year

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority and the Kennesaw Downtown Merchants Association are hosting the third annual First Friday Concert Series in Downtown Kennesaw. The Series will run from May through…

Flyer for the event described in detail in the article. Mostly text.

Marietta February 23, 2023

Marietta The Gathering Coming Soon

[This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] Holy Cosplay, Batman! If you are into anime, video games, tabletop games, or anything geek pop…

Mableton February 8, 2023

Mableton Improvement Coalition’s Taste of Mableton returns April 15, 2023

The Mableton Improvement Coalition will host its second annual Taste of Mableton event on April 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature a parade, live performances,…

A scarecrow in a lounge chair surrounded by pumpkins

Marietta August 23, 2022

Vendor applications open for Marietta’s Harvestfest Arts and Crafts Festival 2022

The City of Marietta announced on its website that applications are now open for the city’s 45th Annual Harvestfest Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, October 15th from 9 am-5…

Cobb County August 22, 2022

Cobb International Festival coming to Jim Miller Park August 27

By Brian Benefield Who doesn’t love a great (almost Fall) festival, especially when the entrance fee and parking are free? This multi-cultural event, the Cobb International Festival, is coming back…

Two adult women and a baby, women smiling toward camera

Powder Springs May 27, 2022

Powder Springs announces return of annual SpringsFest

The following press release was distributed by the City of Powder Springs and the Powder Springs Business Group, announcing the return of the annual SpringsFest: Just days before the official…

A row of narrow storefronts along Marietta Square, directly across from Glover Park

Music March 8, 2022

Local musicians sought to perform in the May-Retta Daze festival April 30 and May 1

Are you a local singer-songwriter or other Cobb County musician who would like to perform for a festival in Marietta this spring? The May-Retta Daze arts, music, and crafts festival…

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Climate and Weather September 30, 2023