Upcoming Events in Dacula:
Your Fall 2026 Community Calendar

Welcome to your community calendar for Dacula, Georgia, and the towns around it. Here you will find upcoming festivals, farmers markets, concerts, community gatherings, and holiday happenings across the Northeast Metro Atlanta area, from the Gwinnett County Fair to the holiday trolley rides in Braselton. Each event includes an official source link so you can confirm times, tickets, and details before you head out.

I keep this guide updated as new events are announced, and this edition reflects what is confirmed as of September 10, 2026. If your family is new to the area or you are considering making Dacula home, this calendar is a great way to feel the rhythm of the community, and fall is especially full.

September in Dacula and Nearby

• LIVE from Braselton Fall Concert Series

  Braselton Town Green · Fridays, starting September the 11th, 7 pm to 10 pm

  A free Friday-evening concert series returns to the Town Green, with live music under the open sky to start the season. More Friday dates are listed on the official calendar as they are announced.

  Explore Braselton event calendar

• Gwinnett County Fair

  Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, Lawrenceville · September the 17th through the 27th, 2026

  Eleven days of rides, livestock, fair food, exhibits, and family fun at the fairgrounds on Sugarloaf Parkway, just a short drive from Dacula.

  Official fair details

• Braselton Brew Fest

  Town Green, Braselton · Saturday, September the 19th, from 2 pm to 5 pm

  An afternoon of craft beer on the Town Green in historic Braselton, a fun way to catch up with neighbors before the busy season begins.

  Event listing

• Braselton Farmers Market

  Town Green, Braselton · Fridays into November the 6th

  A weekly gathering of fresh produce, local goods, and friendly faces in the heart of downtown Braselton, holding most Fridays into early November.

  Official market details

• Duluth Farmers & Artisan Market

  Duluth Town Green · Sundays, September the 20th, October the 4th and 18th, and November the 1st and 15th

  The popular market returns to the Town Green on select Sundays, with seasonal produce, handmade goods, and music to stroll through.

  Market details

• Lawrenceville Farmers Market

  Bay 41, Lawrenceville · Tuesdays, 3 pm to 7 pm, through November the 24th

  A midweek stop for local produce and community connections downtown Lawrenceville, running well into the fall.

  Official market details

• Around the World in the DTL

  The Lawrenceville Lawn · Friday and Saturday, September the 25th and 26th, 2026

  A free two-day cultural celebration on the Lawrenceville Lawn, presented with the Atlanta International Night Market, with food, traditions, and live entertainment from around the globe.

  Official event details

• Duluth Fall Festival

  Duluth Town Green · Saturday, September the 26th, and Sunday, September the 27th, 2026

  A beloved two-day arts and crafts tradition in historic downtown Duluth, with a parade, live music, food vendors, and family fun on the Town Green.

  Duluth Fall Festival site

October: Festival Season Arrives

• Hoschton Fall Festival

  Downtown Hoschton · October the 2nd through the 4th, 2026

  Three days of small-town festival fun, with vendors, food, a kids zone, and nightly concerts on the lawn from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.

  City of Hoschton details

• Taste of BBQ & Music Festival

  The Bowl at Sugar Hill · Saturday, October the 3rd, 10 am to 6 pm

  Barbecue vendors, artists, a kids zone, and live music at The Bowl in Sugar Hill, a free day out just a short drive from Dacula.

  Event details

• Dogtoberfest

  Duluth Town Green · Saturday, October the 3rd, from 5 pm to 9 pm

  A dog-friendly evening on the Duluth Town Green hosted by the City of Duluth, full of four-legged fun, music, and community spirit.

  Dogtoberfest details

• Braselton Medieval Faire

  Braselton Town Green · October the 3rd through the 4th, 2026

  A weekend of medieval-themed entertainment, artisans, and family fun around the Medieval Village on the Town Green, a beloved regional favorite.

  Medieval Faire details

• Flicks on the Bricks: Coco

  Duluth Town Green · Friday, October the 9th, 6 pm to 9 pm

  A free family movie under the stars on the Duluth Town Green, the last outdoor film of the season and a lovely way to spend a Friday evening.

  Movie details

• Lilburn Daze Arts & Crafts Festival

  Lilburn City Park, Lilburn · Saturday, October the 10th, 9 am to 5 pm

  A classic autumn arts and crafts festival at Lilburn City Park, featuring local vendors and handmade goods for its 54th year.

  Lilburn Daze details

• Sugar Rush Arts Festival

  Sugar Hill · Saturday and Sunday, October the 17th and 18th, 2026

  The City of Sugar Hill turns the spotlight on artists and makers for a weekend celebrating creativity, with music and family activities all around.

  City of Sugar Hill details

• Howl on the Green

  Downtown Duluth · Friday, October the 23rd, 6 pm to 9:30 pm

  A family-friendly Halloween happening on the green in downtown Duluth, full of costumes, candy, trunk or treating, and community spirit.

  Howl on the Green details

• AuburnFest

  Downtown Auburn · Saturday, October the 24th, from 11 am to 4 pm

  The City of Auburn hometown fall festival in its charming downtown, the closest small-town celebration to Dacula, with artists, vendors, and family activities.

  AuburnFest details

• Braselton Antique & Artisan Festival

  Downtown Braselton · October the 24th through the 25th, 2026

  Antique treasures and handmade goods fill downtown Braselton for the fall artisan show weekend, an easy and scenic outing from Dacula.

  Festival listing

• Halloween Path Parade & Carnival

  Braselton LifePath · Saturday, October the 31st, 10 am to 1 pm

  A costume parade steps off at 10 am and travels the Braselton LifePath, followed by a free carnival, face painting for the kids, and trick or treating. A joyful way for families to celebrate Halloween.

  Path Parade details

• Dacula Fall Festival

  Town Green, Dacula · Date to be announced

  The City of Dacula hometown fall celebration usually takes place on a Saturday in late October, with vendors, activities, and community fun. The 2026 date is announced on the official city calendar.

  City of Dacula calendar

November: Holiday Cheer Begins

• Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton

  Downtown Braselton · Saturday, November the 21st, 2026

  The holiday season kicks off with a morning parade through downtown, an all-day festival on the Town Green, and an evening tree lighting, a shining and family-friendly way to start the season.

  Official event details

• Lighting of the Tree in Lawrenceville

  Gwinnett Historic Courthouse lawn, downtown Lawrenceville · Thanksgiving evening, November the 26th, 2026

  On Thanksgiving evening, the town tree on the courthouse lawn lights up to welcome the holiday season, with carols, s'mores, and a warm gathering of families around the square.

  Downtown Lawrenceville calendar

• Atlanta Christkindl Market

  Lawrenceville Lawn · Opens Friday, November the 27th, through Christmas Eve, December the 24th

  An old-world holiday market returns to the Lawrenceville Lawn, with around one hundred booths of handmade gifts, treats, and festive cheer all season long.

  Christkindl Market details

December: Christmas Lights and Trolley Rides

• Buford Holiday Festival & Parade

  Historic Main Street, Buford · Saturday, December the 5th, 9 am to 3 pm

  Main Street Buford dresses up for the season with a holiday parade, live stage performers, food trucks, and festive music, a cheerful way to kick off the month of December.

  Holiday festival details

• Holiday Lights Trolley Tours

  Departs from Pinnacle Bank, Braselton · December the 6th through the 23rd, 2026, 6 pm to 9:30 pm

  Climb aboard a festive trolley and tour the best holiday lights around Braselton, with the season's magic glowing from every street.

  Trolley tour details

A Note on Dates

Event dates, hours, and lineups can change, so please confirm the details on the official source before you go. I update this calendar as new events are announced across Dacula, Braselton, Hoschton, Lawrenceville, Sugar Hill, Lilburn, Duluth, Auburn, Buford, and the surrounding Northeast Metro Atlanta area. The City of Dacula also announces details for its annual fall festival and Christmas parade on its official calendar, so keep an eye on it as the holidays approach. If you hear of something wonderful happening that I have not listed yet, send it my way, and I will add it to the next update.

Living in a community like Apalachee Farms means having a full social calendar right outside your door, and these fall events make the whole region feel even more like home. Whether you are already settled in Dacula or just beginning to explore the area, I hope this guide helps you make the most of the season.