PAINTED FERN ART FESTIVAL

Stroll through the outdoor gallery at The Grove behind the Alpharetta Community Center to peruse work from more than 100 artists, plus a food court and Kidz Zone

Local brews, live music and a variety of food tents and local eateries

Entertainment, shopping and local flavor

Bring your kids' favorite cars — from Hot Wheels to Big Wheels — to this family-fun event at the Miles Through Time Automotive Museum.

This celebration will take place at Logan Farm Park from 5-10 p.m., with live music from 7-9 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring blankets and folding chairs. acworth.com 

Enjoy this art market in Young Harris featuring 75+ vendors with handmade goods, falconry demonstrations, and music.

Enjoy a fireworks spectacular high in the skies of McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee. You can even hop aboard the Firework Express in downtown Blue Ridge to arrive by train.

Annual Fourth of July celebration

Members of the North Georgia Arts Guild showcase a spectrum of artistic mediums at the Rabun County Civic Center

Recognized as one of the finest arts and crafts shows in the region, this Blairsville festival at Meeks Park features work from painters, jewelers, potters and more.