Acworth’s calendar stays busy all year, with festivals, concerts, holiday events, car cruises, farmers markets, lake cleanups, parades, races, and family-friendly fun filling the months from January through December. From the Acworth Farmers Market and Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival to Fourth of July fireworks, Taste of Acworth, Light Up Main Parade, and Santa’s Arrival, this guide keeps track of the annual events that help shape the rhythm of the city. Check back often for updates, new dates, and event details as each season rolls in.
Every Week
The Acworth Farmers Market is a weekly event that runs on Fridays from April through October, and Saturdays from May through November.
January
January in Acworth begins with Christmas Tree Recycling, giving residents a simple post-holiday cleanup option after the ornaments come down. The month also includes the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, a chance to volunteer, help neighbors, and begin the year on a useful note.
February
February in Acworth brings Cobb County School System Winter Break, giving families a mid-winter pause from the school routine. The Polar Plunge also adds a bold, chilly event to the calendar for those brave enough to treat cold water like a personality test.
March
March brings the Horizon Ability Gala and the Spring Classic Car Cruise, adding both a fundraising event and a warm-weather favorite to the calendar. As spring starts to show up, Acworth begins shifting back into outdoor-event mode.
March/April
Depending on the calendar, Acworth’s Easter events may fall in March or April. The Beeping Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Egg Hunt add seasonal fun for families as spring gets underway.
April
April is a busy month in Acworth, with Acworth Art Fest, the Acworth Farmers Market, Live at Logan Farm Park, and the opening of Dallas and Proctor Landing Parks. It is the point in the year when the city starts spending a lot more time outside, allergies included.
- Acworth Art Fest
- Acworth Farmers Market
- Live at Logan Farm Park
- Opening of Dallas and Proctor Landing Parks
May
May brings some of Acworth’s biggest annual events, including the Acworth Dragon Boat Festival, Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival, the Summer Classic Car Cruise, and the Memorial Day Ceremony. The Farmers Market also continues, giving the month a steady mix of food, lake life, cars, and remembrance.
- Acworth Dragon Boat Festival
- Acworth Farmers Market
- Cobb County-Wide Job Fair
- Memorial Day Ceremony
- Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival – Mother’s Day Weekend
- Summer Classic Car Cruise
June
June in Acworth brings the Farmers Market, Concert on the Green, the Dixie Highway Yard Sale, and the Threads of Freedom Parade. The month has a strong summer feel, with outdoor events, local history, music, and the kind of heat that makes shade look heroic.
- Acworth Farmers Market
- Concert on the Green, a Juneteenth Celebration
- Dixie Highway Yard Sale
- Threads of Freedom Parade
July
July features Acworth’s Fourth of July Celebration, along with the Farmers Market, Big Rig Back-to-School Bash, and Classic Car Cruise. It is a classic summer month, full of fireworks, family events, and plenty of reasons to keep a cold drink nearby.
August
August brings the Acworth Book & Storytelling Festival, the Farmers Market, Classic Car Cruise, and the first day of school. The month mixes summer’s final stretch with back-to-school routines, which means calendars get serious again.
- Acworth Book & Storytelling Festival
- Acworth Farmers Market
- Classic Car Cruise
- First Day of School
September
September in Acworth includes the Farmers Market, Acworth Mimosa Festival, Concert on the Green: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage, Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup, Mother-Son Camp Out, and the Save Acworth History Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser Ball. The weather starts to ease up, and the event calendar gets a strong early-fall push.
- Acworth Farmers Market
- Acworth Mimosa Festival
- Cars on the Lake (canceled after 2022 event)
- Concert on the Green: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
- Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup
- Mother-Son Camp Out
- Pizza, Pints, & Pigskins (no event scheduled for 2024)
- Save Acworth History Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser Ball
October
October brings the Acworth Farmers Market, Halloween JamBOOree, Safe-O-Ween, and Taste of Acworth. It is one of the best months for outdoor events, with cooler air, fall food, costumes, and fewer reasons to complain about humidity.
November
November includes the Acworth Beer & Wine Festival, Tailgates & Tall Boys, Turkey Chase 5k and 2k, and the Veterans Day Ceremony. The month blends fall fun, live entertainment, fitness, and a formal moment of recognition for veterans.
- Acworth Beer & Wine Festival
- Tailgates & Tall Boys
- Turkey Chase 5k and 2k
- Veterans Day Ceremony
December
December is packed with holiday events, including Breakfast with the Grinch, Christmas in Acworth, Light Up Main Parade, Menorah Lighting Ceremony, Santa’s Arrival, and Christmas Tree Recycling. Acworth closes the year with lights, seasonal events, and plenty of reasons for kids to behave at least until Santa leaves town.
- Breakfast with the Grinch
- Christmas in Acworth
- Christmas Tree Recycling
- Light Up Main Parade
- Menorah Lighting Ceremony
- Santa’s Arrival
Explore More Local Events
For more local happenings, check nearby event calendars for Kennesaw, Marietta, East Cobb, and Cobb County. School calendars can also help families keep track of breaks, holidays, and important dates before the backpack search party begins.