With beautiful sunshine and ideal temperatures, June is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy a few festivals around town. From music and art to butterflies and grilled cheese, there's a little something for everyone to celebrate.
Don't waste the rest of spring by sitting inside watching television − get out your sun hat, grab your lawn chairs and get ready to have a blast at one of the many festivals happening in June.
Take a look at the festival lineup:
Candler Park Music and Food Festival. 4-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, June 1-2. $35 per person. Candler Park. 1500 McLendon Ave., Atlanta. www.candlerparkmusicfestival.com.
Enjoy the fantastic music lineup at this year's Candler Park Music and Food Festival. Sample fare from more than 20 food trucks and vendors while listening to top musical talents, including Lettuce, Larkin Poe, Houndmouth, Twiddle and more.
Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest. 6:30-11 p.m. June 2. $10 per person. Milton Ave., Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com.
Don't miss the Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest in Downtown Alpharetta , which will feature live music by Electric Avenue and The 80's MTV Experience, Jekyll Brewing and many local eateries, including 2B Whole Gluten-Free Bakery, Seven Seas Mediterranean Cafe, Smokejack BBQ, Southern Bakes Pie Company, Snap Franks, Crepe Cottage and Butcher & Brew.
Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 2-3. $8 for members, $12 for non-members. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org.
Experience the ethereal nature of butterflies this weekend as CNC hosts the 2018 Flying Colors Butterfly Festival. This year's event will include Butterfly School with Ms. Chrysalis, a live butterfly release, butterfly encounters, a plant sale, vendors and more.
The Roswell Lavender Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 9. Free. Barrington Hall. 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. 770-640-3855. www.roswellgov.com.
Expend your senses with fragrant festival at Barrington Hall. The Roswell Lavender Festival will feature lavender-filled fun, food and festivities, including lavender education, plant demonstrations, live music, children's activities, yoga, meditation and crafts.
2018 Virginia Highlands Summerfest. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 9-10. Free, donations accepted. Historic Virginia Avenue. Between North Highland Ave. and Park Drive, Atlanta. www.vahi.org.
The Virginia Highlands Summerfest is back with the annual Artist's Market, 5K Road Race, Kidsfest with games, crafts and activities, food vendors, live music and much more.
Credit: Brant Sanderlin, bsanderlin@ajc.com
Credit: Brant Sanderlin, bsanderlin@ajc.com
Peachtree Corners Festival. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 8-10. Free. The Corners Office Park. 6025 The Corners Parkway, Peachtree Corners. 770-367-3127. www.peachtreecornersfestival.com.
Don't miss out on the Peachtree Corners Festival happening June 8-10. This year's event will feature live entertainment, a car and bike show, a Kid's Korner with a climbing wall and inflatables, live music and vendors.
McDonough Caribbean Cultural Festival. 1-8 p.m. June 16. Free, donations accepted. Alexander Park. 300 Atlanta St., McDonough. 678-902-4224. www.caribbeangeorgia.org.
Join the Caribbean Association of Georgia for the 8th Annual McDonough Caribbean Cultural Festival. You'll experience traditional music and food along with free medical screenings, a talent showcase, a Kid's Zone, vendors, games and prizes.
Lift Up Atlanta's 2018 Summer Fun Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 16. $5 per person. Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville. 678-245-4622. www.liftupatlanta.org.
One of the most exciting, family-friendly festivals of the year will take place at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds on June 16. The Lift Up Atlanta's Summer Fun Festival will feature a petting zoo, Kid's Fun Zone, costumed characters, Keith the Juggler, live entertainment and music, DJ Skyrocker, clowns, balloon twisting, a silent auction, carnival food and more.
Credit: Courtesy of Juneteenth Atlanta
Credit: Courtesy of Juneteenth Atlanta
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival. June 15-17. Free. Mozley Park. 1565 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW, Atlanta. 404-753-4555. www.juneteenthatl.com.
Bring the whole family out to one of the biggest Juneteenth celebrations in the South. This important three-day event will include step teams, live performances, natural hair tents, parade floats and meet-ups, yoga and fitness, arts and crafts, drum and dance, Artist's Market, genealogy research, workshops, book signings and much, much more.
Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival. Noon-6 p.m. June 16-17. $27 per person. Brookhaven Park. 2660 Osborne Road, Brookhaven. www.atlantagrilledcheese.com.
Save up your appetite, because the Atlanta Grilled Cheese Festival will hit Brookhaven Park on June 16-17. Your ticket price will include three grilled cheese samples, access to the Adult Game Zone and Beer Garden and all the live music you could ask for.
Spring Into Summer Wellness Festival. 6 p.m. June 23. Free. Rhodes Jordan Park. 100 East Crogan St., Lawrenceville. 770-822-8869. www.livehealthygwinnett.com.
Celebrate health and wellness at the end of the month with the Spring Into Summer Wellness Festival. Visitors will enjoy an array of wellness exhibitors, health screenings, kid's activities, fitness demonstrations, inflatables, food vendors and the B98.5 Movie Under the Stars.
