METRO FESTIVALS
Lemonade Days. Amusement park rides and games, music and a weekend arts and crafts festival and petting zoo. Times vary, April 17-21. Ride prices vary. Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-8023.
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza. 150 artists and crafters, music, children's play area. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 21. Free. 6100 Lake Forrest Drive N.E., Sandy Springs. 404-845-0793.
WWII Heritage Days. A living history experience with re-enactors, World War II vehicles, vintage aircraft and exhibits. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 27-28. $5 (free under 6), $20 families five or more. Keep 'Em Flying 1940s hangar dance and dinner April 27 is $50 in advance. Dixie Wing Historical Airpower Facility, Falcon Field, 1200 Echo Court, Peachtree City. 678-364-1110.
A Walk in the Past Festival. Antiques, Southern pottery, folk art, crafts and food. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 27 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 28. $5, children free. Nash Farm Battlefield, 4361 Jonesboro Road, Hampton. 404-304-9125.
May-Retta Daze. Arts and crafts and homemade goods, plus entertainment and children's activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 4 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 5. Free. Glover Park, 50 Park Square, Marietta. 770-794-5601.
La Raza Cinco de Mayo Festival. Live music on a floating stage, food and drink. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 5. Free with $15 per vehicle gate admission. LanierWorld, Lake Lanier Islands, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. 770-945-8787.
Serenbe May Day Festival. Vendors selling everything from local honey to original art, plus bluegrass music, food trucks, pony rides and other family fun. 1-5 p.m. May 5. $5. Serenbe community, Chattahoochee Hills. 770-463-9997.
Art-B-Que. A market with 75 artists, 20 bands, a barbecue competition, food trucks. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. May 11 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 12. Free. Along Franklin Street (and side streets) in the Rail Arts District, Avondale Estates.
Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mothers Day Powwow. Native dancing, singing and drumming; arts and crafts; living tepee village; birds of prey show; primitive skills demonstrations. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 11 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 12. $15, $5 ages 6-12. Boling Park, 1200 Marietta Highway, Canton. 770-735-6275.
Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival. Fourth annual fest promises 175 artists, acoustic music, children's area, food. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 12. Free. Park Drive, Chastain Park, Atlanta. 404-845-0793.
Dunwoody Art Festival. Artist market, Kidz Zone, music and food. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11 and 12:30-5 p.m. May 12. Free. Chamblee Dunwoody Road between Mount Vernon Road and Dunwoody Village Parkway.
Colors Festival of Arts. 23rd annual fest includes artist market, entertainment, food. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11-12. Free. Historic Town Square, Roswell. 770-640-3253.
Mableton Day. 8th annual event includes arts and crafts, food, kids activities, entertainment, fun run and car show. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 18. Free. Mable House Complex, 5329 Floyd Road S.W., Mableton. 678-590-2803.
Canton Festival of the Arts. Market with 60 artists, Serenity Gardens (learning opportunities about gardening, canning, environmental protection and healthy living), literary celebration, interactive children's experience, entertainment and food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 18-19. Free. Brown Park (Exit 19 off I-575), Canton.
Mutts & More Festival. Pet adoptions, dog shows, entertainment, arts and crafts, food. Opens with the 1 1/2-mile sponsored Mutt Strut walk. Pets welcome (on leashes). Noon-6 p.m. May 19. Free. Fowlers Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming. 770-887-6480.
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival. 25th anniversary celebration includes street parade, costumes, music, food. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. May 25. $10. Herndon Stadium, 643 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta. 770-837-6375.
Atlanta Jazz Festival. The Generation Next lineup includes Cecile McLorin Salvant, Dominick Farinacci, Meshell Ndegeocello, Jose James, Tia Fuller, Aruan Ortiz, Gretchen Parlato and Rudresh Mahanthappa. Also: two KidZone areas with games, inflatables and activities; vendors selling art, clothing and jewelry; and food. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. May 25-27. Free. Piedmont Park.
Tafex-African Experience Festival. African music, arts and crafts, fashion and kids events. 2-7 p.m. May 26. Free. Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Road, Dunwoody. 770-604-3924.
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. Learning experiences (chef-taught classes), tasting experiences (from chicken and pig to Southern snacks) and special events (dinners, including JCT Kitchen Pig Out and Rathbun's Watch List) spotlight Southern food and beverage traditions. Times vary, May 30-June 2. Pricing options include a $185 day pass (for three learning experiences and one tasting tent). 404-474-7330.
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