Due to increased COVID numbers, some festivals may be canceled or postponed. Please check follow the links (teal text) to festival websites for current information and festival hours. This is obviously not an exhaustive list. If you would like, add the url of your favorite southeastern art fair that takes place this September in the comments.
September 4-6, 2021
Marietta Art in the Park -Glover Park on the Marietta Square, Marietta, GA
“Known best for its fine art offerings, Marietta Art in the Park gives individuals and families the chance to have all kinds of outdoor fun during Labor Day weekend. The festival began 35 years ago and has become one of the premier fine art shows in Atlanta, and the only one in Cobb County. This fine art extravaganza features the Artist Market, representing the best in fine handcrafted works by 175 artists from all over the country. Art displayed during the festival includes paintings, photography, pottery, graphic arts, sculptures, jewelry, woodworking and much more.”
September 10-11, 2021
Aiken’s Makin’-Parkways of downtown Aiken, SC
“Aiken’s Makin’ is an arts and crafts show which showcases fine arts, glassworks, woodworks, ceramics, fabric and much more.” https://www.facebook.com/aikensmakin/
September 11-12, 2021
Big Four Arts Festival-Big Four Bridge Lawn, Louisville, KY
“The Big Four Arts Festival has been the most attended (40,000) two-day Event ever held in Louisville at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. The weekend following Labor Day, the 5th annual festival, September 11 & 12, will be held on the lawn which consist of four acres of tree lined walks overlooking the Ohio River, located at the Big 4 Walking Bridge. The Big 4 Walking Bridge has 25,000 people strolling it each weekend. The Festival is a two-minute drive from downtown Louisville and draws patrons from Southern Indiana as well as Louisville.”
September 17-19, 2021
Arts in the Heart of Augusta-Broad Street in the Augusta Common, Augusta, GA
“Since we cannot include all the features of the Arts in the Heart Festival due to a crazy pandemic, we are working on a smaller festival experience called ArtsCity Festival. Advance Tickets Now Available!”
September 18, 2021
Sidewalk Fall Art Market-Main Street, Travelers Rest, SC
“Inspired by an old-fashioned sidewalk sale. Travelers Rest shop owners and curated artists setup in town. The Browse & Stroll Sidewalk Art Market is the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. You’ll find great sale merchandise, “just-in” items, and carefully curated fine arts and crafts in a relaxed, outdoor format for a safe shopping experience. Included in the vision for the event is a focus on artists whose works are handmade with an environmental consciousness that encourages an appreciation of healthy living.”
September 18-19, 2021
Buckhead Fine Arts Festival-Buckhead Village, Atlanta, GA
“The Buckhead Fine Arts Festival is a two-day fine arts outdoor festival, located in Buckhead, Atlanta, this neighborhood is rich in tradition and has one of the highest and richest demographics in metro-Atlanta. Featuring approximately 100 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations and live acoustic music.”
West Columbia Fall Arts and Crafts Market-West Columbia, SC
“West Columbia Fall Arts and Crafts Market will will host over 100 local crafters, artisans and vendors from all over the South Carolina. You will find handbags, woodworking, handmade jewelry, pottery, artwork, ornaments, photography, children’s clothing and accessories, home decor, wreaths, baked goods, jams, jellies, pickles and much more.”
Arts Festival at Rose Lawn– Roselawn Museum, Cartersville, GA
“An outstanding arts and crafts festival with small town friendliness. On the grounds of Rose Lawn House.”
