The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fairs, festivals, etc.
Yellow Daisy Festival. This year is a milestone, because it’s the 50th annual event. Through Sept. 9. Free; vehicle entry to the park is $15 for a one-day permit or you can get a $40 annual permit. Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. www.stonemountainpark.com. Atlanta Home Show and Outdoor Living Expo. Sept. 9. $10; free for ages 12 and younger and seniors 65 and older with ID. Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www. FallAtlantaHomeShow.com. Chattahoochee Mountain Fair. Through Sept. 15, ticket booths open at 5 p.m. weekdays and at 1 p.m. on weekends. $5 admission; ages 5-12, $3; free for ages 4 and younger. Habersham County Fairgrounds, 4235 Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville. www.chattahoocheemountainfair.org
Frog Toss Festival. Not to worry, no frogs will be harmed during the making of this family-friendly event. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 15. Free, but see website for entry fees for the tournaments and chili contest. Louise Suggs Memorial Park, 6040 Spring St., Austell. www. sweetwatermission.org.
Roswell Arts Festival. Two-day event features arts and crafts for sale, sand art, balloon animals, local musicians and dancers and food trucks. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15-16. Free. Historic Town Square, Roswell. www.roswellartsfestival.com
Suwanee Fest. Saturday’s parade kicks off two days of celebration in Town Center Park. 9 a.m. (parade starts) -7 p.m. Sept. 15; noon-5 p.m. Sept. 16. Free. 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. No parking allowed at park, see website for location of parking and free shuttle. www.suwaneefest.com. Japan Fest. The largest Japanese cultural festival in the Southeast returns. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 15; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 16. $12; $10 advance; free for ages 6 and younger. Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www. japanfest.org
Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 15 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 16. Free. McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex, 191 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. www.peachtree-city.org Georgia’s Spirit of Appalachia Food, Wine & Art Festival. Enjoy tastings prepared by celebrity chefs using Georgia products, sample wines from wineries located around the state and see and buy the work of Georgia artists and craftsmen. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15. Free admission, $10 parking. Hardman Farm Historic Site, 143 Ga-17, Sautee Nacoochee. www.whitecountychamber.org