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Podcast: A guide to spring festivals in Atlanta

A large crowd walks past the food and artist booths during the 82nd Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
A large crowd walks past the food and artist booths during the 82nd Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
By Bria Felicien
March 21, 2019

Warmer weather and longer days are coming soon, and so is spring festival season in Atlanta. Whether you’re looking for festivals featuring food, live music, arts, or simply kid or dog-friendly activities, there’s a festival for you in the metro area.

AJC reporter Najja Parker and host Shane Harrison discuss upcoming festivals – including the ones they are most excited to attend.

Plus, Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Atlanta Fermentation Festival and the Everly Brothers Experience.

Listen now or open in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also listen and download the podcast using the player above.

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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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