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Annual Festivals, Happenings & Special Events

“As a small wheel in the movement of a clock is turned rapidly by the cogs of a larger wheel making slower revolutions, so the seasons are turned by the years … each one bringing its own special tradition."

– From 'Faces & Songs' by Barry Etris

February

Roswell Roots.Roswell Roots

A festival of Black History & Culture roswellgov.com


Roswell Wedding Showcase

Roswell Wedding Showcase.roswellweddings.com

March

Great American Coverup Annual Quilt Show

Bulloch Hall.This is a perfect outing for fabric lovers to explore quilts ranging from antique to contemporary. Over 200 of them will fill this lovely historic house!

As in years past, the Guild will have daily demonstrations showing the latest quilting techniques. www.bullochhall.org/quiltshow.asp

April

Roswell Criterium.Roswell Criterium

A professional & amateur Bicycle Race www.nalleyhrc.com


Down to Earth Kid's Fest

Celebrate Earth Day with the Chattahoochee Nature Center. www.chattnaturecenter.com

May

Colors Festival of Arts

Colors Festival of Arts.A juried arts show with artists from throughout the southeastern US.  Food, arts and crafts for sale, children’s activities, and dance & music performances from the bandstand. Application rules and instructions, lodging information.

  

Roswell Memorial Day Ceremony & Picnic

Roswell Memorial Day Ceremony & Picnic.Georgia’s largest Memorial Day Celebration, held on the grounds of Roswell City Hall.  Military displays, Military Ceremony, concert on the lawn follows the ceremony.  www.roswellmemorialday.com

June

RoswellRoswell Magnolia Storytelling Festival

Talented storytellers, interpreters, and musicians from Georgia and throughout the Southeast gather in Roswell, to share stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. Tall tales, short stories, real life incidents and stories of imagination and fantasy. Registration and sponsor information.

Possum Trot 10K & One Mile Fun Run

One of Atlanta’s “longest-running” and most well-known qualifiers for the Peachtree Road Race. www.chattnaturecenter.com

AUGUST

Great Chattahoochee
River Paint Out

Professional and amateur artists gather for 3 days of painting in the beautiful Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area at Island Ford and select sites along the Chattahoochee River in Roswell. More information...

September

Roswell Arts Festival.Roswell Arts Festival

More information with vendor application. Artists from throughout the southeastern U.S. offer their creations for show and sale. www.roswellartsfestival.com

 

October

Roswell Women Expo.Roswell Woman Expo

Health, Beauty, Fitness & Lifestyle Expo in Historic Town Square - 1st Sat. in October - More information - Health screenings, fitness programs, makeup and hair care tips, accessories and items of interest to women of all ages.

Youth Day Parade & Celebration

An annual event since 1950. Parade followed by outdoor festival in Roswell Area Park. www.roswellgov.com

Taste of Roswell.

Taste of Roswell

Sample food from Roswell restaurants while enjoying Bluegrass and Old Time Bands. Entertainment, application and vendor information.

December

Christmas Elf.Christmas In Roswell

We invite you to experience the magic and wonder of the holiday season in Historic Roswell. Bulloch Hall, Barrington Hall and Smith Plantation Home will be dressed in seasonal splendor and open for tour - More information with holiday schedule. Christmas in Roswell Brochure [pdf 1.4MB]

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Click here for detailed list - 2008 Calendar of Events

 

 
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