Candler Park Fall Fest
Candler Park Fall Fest combines live music, art, food, kids activities, rides, and neighborhood celebration in one of Atlanta's best-known intown parks.
About Candler Park Fall Fest
A two-day intown Atlanta neighborhood festival with music, art, food, games, rides, and special attractions.
Dates & Schedule
This event has passed for the current season. Check the official event source for the next announced dates.
Annual early October neighborhood festival
What to Expect
Highlights
Family friendly, Food vendors, Arts & crafts, Live music
Admission & Tickets
Admission is free.
Parking
Street parking around Candler Park is very limited. The festival encourages MARTA, walking, rideshare, carpooling, biking, Relay Bike, or electric scooter access; bike valet is available outside the park.
Vendors & Food
The festival includes an artist market, food trucks, live music, a kids area, 5K and fun races, games, rides, special attractions, and a neighborhood festival setting that draws about 20,000 people per day.
Family & Pet Notes
This event is family friendly.
Planning Notes
Candler Park Fall Fest runs Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Admission is free, and the weekend brings live music, art, food, games, rides, a kids area, and 5K/fun-run activity into Candler Park and the surrounding neighborhood. Leave pets at home and plan transportation ahead of time because street parking is very limited.