It's that wonderful time of year where the fall leaves are dropping and the crisp mornings are making their appearance more frequently. These are all signs that the best fall festivals are on their way and since we are in some of the best locations and proximity, we wanted to hep you plan your fall season and make way for you to stop and grab a perfect fall coffee drink on your drive.
But, first stop, let's get planning.
Organized Fall Festivals
North Georgia State Fair
- 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30008
- September 21 - October 1, 10am - 9pm, Jim R. Miller Park.
- If you’ve never been to the state fair, you’re missing out! Funnel cakes, corn dogs, competitive family games, caramel apples, classic fair rides, live music and more await you! ( Image © 2021 North Georgia State Fair)
Riverfest Arts & Crafts Fest
- 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
- September 23-24, 10am - 6pm, Etowah River Park.
- Just a hop and a skip down the road from Bizarre, the Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival celebrates over 150 artists, 10-20 food vendors, and multiple local entertainers. It’s a great way to meet local artists and new friends! (Image © 2022 Service League of Cherokee County)
Taste & Brews Fall Fest
- 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
- October 14, 7am - 15th, 2pm, Etowah River Park.
- The best fall fest for foodies and beer lovers alike. There is honestly no better way to get into the autumn spirit with your community than supporting local businesses and sipping a harvest flavored beer; am I right or am I right?? (Image © 2019 Taste and Brews)
Georgia Apple Festival
- 1729 S Main St, Ellijay, GA 30540
- October 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 9am - 5pm, Ellijay.
- This is one of the top food festivals in North Georgia, as it has over 35 food vendors, made complete with fried apple pies, fried oreos, homemade root beers, and more. (Image © 2021 Georgia Apple Festival)
The Great Pumpkin Fest
- 7345 Cumming Hwy, Canton, GA 30115
- October 21, 11am-5pm, Cherokee Veterans Park.
- We are so excited for this fall fest, as it is right next to our little coffee shop! We can’t wait to serve all your smiling before you attend this festival and listen to a live DJ, enjoy the local vendors, ax throwing, archery, bounce houses, and more.
Bizarre Bash
- 121 E. Marietta St. Canton GA
- November 18, 8:30am-2:30pm, Bizarre Coffee
- Our own fall festival celebrating our 3 Year Anniversary in the Coolest Small Town in America! We can’t wait to see all of you for a crisp coffee party before the holiday season. The event will showcase 25-30 vendors, music, kids activities such as a bounce house and a pie eating contest!
Classic Fall Activities
Paranoia Haunted House
- 2075 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114
- Opens for the season on September 29! This is a locally owned haunted house here in Canton; get ready to be terrified! (Image © 2019 Paranoia Haunted House)
Red Apple Barn
- 3379 Tails Creek Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540
- Open for the season! They have an excellent website that gives details on their apple picking schedules, pumpkin patch, and more. (Image © 2021 Red Apple Barn)
Cagle’s Family Farm
- 362 Stringer Rd, Canton, GA 30115
- Open September 15 - October 29 for the fall 2023 season. Cagle’s has always been a family favorite, as the staff fully submerges their guests into the farm life; you get to see their herding dogs hard at work, wagon rides, bonfires, animal barnyard, and find your way through their corn maze. (Image © 2022 Cagle's Dairy Farm)
Be sure to stop by one of our locations either in Canton or Woodstock and grab one of your favorite fall coffees! Remember, fall is about slowing down and making cozy memories with the people you love.