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Atlanta Georgia Calendar of Events :: Annual Atlanta Events
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From the Chick Fil-A (Peach Bowl) to music and renaissance festivals, and much more... Atlanta offers a variety of major annual events and activities.
In the Atlanta area, annual sporting events range from the Peach Bowl in the nearby Georgia Dome to NASCAR racing at the Cracker Barrel 500. Other annual Atlanta event favorites include the Atlanta Home and Boat Shows, Georgia Renaissance Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival, Georgia Apple Festival and the Atlanta Dogwood Festival.
Whether it's an artistic affair, a culinary, musical or dance extravaganza, or a world-class sporting event, you'll find it here in Atlanta, and you can find information about it here in Quality Inn Downtown Atlanta's Atlanta Annual Event Calendar.
Browse the calendar of Atlanta events below for many of the great annual events that the Atlanta area has to offer year-round.
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January 2007
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January 25-28, 2007
Atlanta Boat Show
Boating enthusiasts have a field day at Georgia World Congress Center looking over the best in boats, accessories and more. Call (770) 951-2500 for more information. Website: http://www.atlantaboatshow.com/
January 25-28, 2007
Atlanta Garden & Patio Show - Cobb Galleria Centre
Spectacular gardens from leading landscapers in the South. Indoor/outdoor living with an emphasis on all-weather furniture and decor. Architects demonstrate how to maximize small areas with decking, spas and pools. Featured will be formal gardens, topiaries, fountains and man-made waterfalls. Website: http://www.atlantahomeshow.com
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February 2007
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February 7-11, 2007
Southeastern Flower Show
Atlanta's Southeastern Flower Show is the area's premier horticultural event held at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown. Featuring more than three acres of landscape & floral exhibitions, garden-related merchandise, photography exhibit, local and nationally known speakers, books and more.
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March 2007
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March 10 - 18, 2007
Atlanta International Auto Show - Georgia World Congress Center
The Atlanta International Auto Show offers over 600,000 square feet of true 'car mania'. Over 500 new vehicles will be displayed; from the latest Cars, Vans, Trucks & SUV's, to the newest Concept Cars, 2007-2008 Intros and Exoctics. Website: http://www.maada.com/ajc_autoshow.html
March 18, 2007
NASCAR Cracker Barrel 500 - Atlanta Motor Speedway
Website: http://www.nascar.com/
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April 2007
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April 12-15, 2007
2007 Atlanta Home Show - Georgia World Congress Center
The annual Atlanta Home Show feature's displays of home and garden products, fully furnished and landscaped model homes open for tours, many seminars on home improvement topics, plus lots of arts & crafts and other great home decorating ideas. Website: http://www.atlantahomeshow.com/
April 14 - June 3, 2007
Georgia Renaissance Festival - 6655 Virlyn B Smith Rd - near the Atlanta Airport
Enter through the `castle gates and spend the entire day in merry old England. Shop the 15-acre Artists Marketplace featuring thousands of Handcrafted Wares. Enjoy jugglers, minstrels, acrobats, and jousting knights who fill 12 Stages with fun entertainment. Website: http://www.garenfest.com/
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May 2007
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May 1-30, 2007
Atlanta Jazz Festival
One of the largest free jazz events in the USA, the Atlanta Jazz Festival features many legends from the music scene as well as introducing new talent from many countries. Lasting throughout the month of May, it reaches a climax on Memorial Day weekend, at the end of the month. Performances take place at indoor and outdoor venues throughout Atlanta, including: Centennial Olympic Park, Underground Atlanta, Churchill Grounds, Piedmont Park and more.
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June 2007
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June 22-24, 2007
Atlanta Pride Festival
The Atlanta Pride Celebration has become one of the city's largest Annual Events drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to the Parade, the Rally and the fun Vendor Areas in Piedmont Park. Website- http://new.atlantapride.org/info/
June 2007 (date TBA)
Atlanta Film Festival
Experience 9 Days of intense film viewing, where you can indulge in every type of cinema from the US and around the World. From famous Directors to Independent Filmmakers, more than 150 Works will showcase this ever-popular event. Website- http://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/
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JULY 2007
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July 4, 2007
Fourth of July Celebrations
Anywhere you are in Atlanta, you'll find birthday parties for the good old U.S.A. Local newspapers carry all the particulars, so you can find anything from 'huge' Fireworks Displays... to... `small-town' Parades and Picnics.
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AUGUST 2006
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August 2007 (date TBA)
Atlanta Underground Film Festival
This week-long celebration of underground cinema, live music, and visual arts promotes talented, emerging artists worldwide while seeking to elevate cinema from mere entertainment to a prestigious art form. Website- http://www.auff.org/
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SEPTEMBER 2006
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September 28-October 1, 2006
Fall Atlanta Home Show - Cobb Galeria Centre
Website- http://www.atlantahomeshow.com/
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OCTOBER 2006
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October 5-8, 20006
Atlanta Greek Festival
Greek fare from souvlaki and gyros to baklava accompanies music, dancing and more in this celebration of Greek culture at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Website- http://www.atlgoc.org/festival.htm
October 6-15, 20006
Georgia National Fair - Perry, GA
The 10-day fair at Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter celebrates agricultural heritage with exhibits, food, midway rides, circus, nightly fireworks, and concerts in Reaves Arena. Call (800) 987-3247 for more information. Website: http://www.georgianationalfair.com/
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November 2006
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November 23, 2006
Atlanta Marathon & Half Marathon - Turner Field Stadium
An annual event held each Thanksgiving, the Atlanta Marathon starts and finishes at Turner Field Stadium (26.2 miles). The Half-Marathon (13.1 miles) goes straight down Peachtree Road through Downtown Atlanta and makes its way to Turner Field. With over 6,000 Runners participating, the Atlanta Marathon is a great reason to Get~Away for a couple of days to enjoy Holiday Shopping and festivities in downtown Atlanta. Website: http://www.atlantatrackclub.org/
November 27, 2006
Rich's-Macy's Great Tree Lighting - Lenox Square Mall
Bring the family and celebrate the annual lighting of Rich's Department Store's Great Tree. Come early to enjoy pre-show festivities, and of course Santa Claus.
Website- http://preservationAtlanta.org/
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December 2006
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December 2-10, 2006
Festival of Trees - Georgia World Congress Center
The Festival of Trees, Atlanta’s premier holiday event, benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Visitors can stroll through 154,000 square feet of decorated trees, wreaths and decorator vignettes created by the city’s top artists and designers. Website: http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=2081
December 26, 2006
Peach Bowl Parade (Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade)
The parade starts off game day with a celebration through the streets of downtown Atlanta. The parade will feature the Chick-fil-A Bowl's participating University Presidents, bands, cheerleaders and mascots as well as appearances from Atlanta's professional sports organizations. Website- http://www.chick-fil-abowl.com/
December 30, 2006
Chick-fil-A Bowl (Peach Bowl) - Georgia Dome - 8 PM
The Chick-fil-A Bowl, formerly called the Peach Bowl, is an annual college football bowl game played in Atlanta, Georgia since 1968. Since 1993, the game has matched a Southeastern Conference team against one from the ACC. Website- http://www.chick-fil-abowl.com/
December 31, 2006
Underground Atlanta New Year’s Celebration & Peach Drop
Underground Atlanta welcomes the New Year on the plaza while crowds watch the "Big Peach" drop. Website- http://www.peachdrop.com/
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