Every year is a festival year in Decatur! Books, Art, Wine, BBQ — there’s something for everyone. Celebrate a kaleidoscope of cultures through music, dancing, and diverse traditions. Decatur hosts Lunar New Year festivities, the Decatur International Festival, the Pan African Festival, Salsa on the Square, and more. Double down on live music at Porchfest (Georgia’s largest crowd-sourced music festival) and Decatur’s Amplify. The holiday season brings Santa sightings, tree and menorah lightings, and our annual bonfire + marshmallow roast.
Mark your calendar! You’re invited!
P.S. Find more weekday and weekend events on our community calendar here.

Lunar New Year Festival
Sunday, Feb. 2 • 1-5 pm
Ebster Recreation Center, 105 Electric Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
decaturlny.com

Mardi Gras Parade (and party)
Saturday, March 1 • 1 pm
F.A.V.E, 101 5th Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
mrmg.org

Jazz Nights at the Solarium
April 3, 10, 17, 24 • 7-9 pm
oakhurstjazznights.com
FREE

Amplify Decatur
Friday, April 25 • 4-10 pm
Saturday, April 26 • Noon-11 pm
Decatur Square
amplifydecatur.org

The Decatur Arts Festival
ArtWalk: Friday, May 2 • 5-10 pm
Festival: Saturday, May 3 • 10 am-6 pm
Festival: Sunday, May 4 • 11 am-5 pm
Downtown Decatur, Georgia
decaturartsfestival.com
FREE

Decatur International Festival
Saturday, May 17 • 1-5 pm
Decatur Square
@decaturinternationalfestival
FREE

Pollinator Festival
Saturday, June 21 • 10 am-2 pm
Decatur Square
FREE

Pied Piper Parade and fireworks on July 4
Parade 6 pm • Concert 7 pm • Fireworks 9 pm
Downtown Decatur, Georgia
FREE

The Pan African Festival
Saturday, August 16 • 3-8 pm
Decatur Square
beaconhillblackalliance.org
FREE

Jazz Nights at the Solarium
September 4, 11, 18, 25 • 7-9 pm
oakhurstjazznights.com
FREE

Salsa on the Square
Saturday, September 20 • 4-10 pm
Decatur Square
placitalatinaga.org
FREE

Decatur Book Festival
Saturday, October 4 • 10 am-6 pm
Downtown Decatur, Georgia
decaturbookfestival.com
FREE

Porchfest
Saturday, October 11 • Noon- 7 pm
Harmony Park, Oakview Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
oakhurstporchfest.org
FREE

Decatur BBQ and Bands Festival
Saturday, October 18 • Noon-6 pm
Harmony Park, Oakview Rd, Decatur, GA 30030
decaturbbqfestival.com
FREE entry

Haints & Saints – Day of the Dead Halloween Parade
Sunday, October 26 • 5 pm
Downtown Decatur, Georgia
placitalatinaga.org
FREE

Decatur Wine Festival
Saturday, November 8 • 12:30-4:30 pm
Downtown Decatur, Georgia
decaturwinefestival.com
Ticketed

Santa on the Square / Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 29 • 10-2 pm
Decatur Square
FREE

Tree Lighting on the Square
Thursday, December 4 • 6 pm
Decatur Square
FREE

Bonfire + Marshmallow Roast
Thursday, December 11 • 6 pm
Decatur Square
FREE

Menorah Lighting
Sunday, December 21 • 4:30 pm
Decatur Square
FREE