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Things to do in Atlanta this weekend: Fairs, festivals, etc. | April 27-May 4

Grab a tasty taco at the Atlanta Taco Fest.
Grab a tasty taco at the Atlanta Taco Fest.
By Shane Harrison
April 26, 2016

Tortilla-wrapped nirvana awaits you at the Atlanta Taco Fest, which happens Sunday, May 1.

Georgia Renaissance Festival.  10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays,  Sundays and Memorial Day. Through June 5. $19-$22;  $8-$10  ages 6-12; age 5 and younger free. 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn.www.garenfest.com.

Clarkston Culture Fest. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30. Free. 3650-3660 Market Street, Clarkston. 404-292-5686, www.clarkstonculturefest.org.

Rescues on the Runway. Annual benefit celebrates special needs animals, promotes adoptable pets and raises crucial funds to support Atlanta Pet Rescue's efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and find homes for homeless animals in metro Atlanta. 6 p.m. April 30. $150. Loews Hotel Atlanta, 1065 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-815-6680, atlantapetrescue.org.

Inman Park Festival. 45th annual fest features a juried arts and crafts show featuring more than 150 artists lining the streets of Inman Park and three stages of live music. Parade at 2 p.m. April 30 and a dance festival at 4 p.m. April 30-May 1. Tour of Homes preview: noon-4 p.m. April 29. Tour of Homes: noon-6 p.m. April 30-May 1. Festival: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 30-May 1. Free admission for festival. Tour of Homes, $15-$20. This festival spreads out along Euclid Avenue, Elizabeth Street, Hurt Street, Edgewood Avenue, Waverly Way and Delta Place. Activities will also take place in Springvale Park and Delta Park. www.Inmanparkfestival.org.

Snellville Days Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 30; noon-5 p.m. May 1. Free. Briscoe Park, 2500 Sawyer Parkway, Snellville. snellvilledays.com.

Atlanta Taco Festival. 1-7 p.m. May 1. Starting at $27 (for adults). For this event, attendees will purchase a desired number of "points." Tacos will be sold at two to three points each. Ticket options include 12 taco points and five beer points for $37 (additional fees are not included). Candler Park, 1500 McLendon Ave., Atlanta. AtlantaTacoFestival.com.

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About the Author

Shane Harrison is the Arts & Entertainment editor for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ajc.com. He has been with the AJC since 1990.

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