Peachtree City October Long Weekends

Big things are happening this month: Air Show. Art Show. Sci-Fi. Hispanic Heritage & Food!

Are you here this October for some seriously fun fall festivals and events? Welcome all to the 65th year of Peachtree City! You are in one of America’s greatest cities master planned to inspire good living at a slower pace via golf cart pathways. If you are coming from out of town, we recommend staying in Peachtree City’s hotels – close to the action – with amenities and luxuries depending on your desire.

Food Truck Thursday

Thursday, October 3, 2024: 11 am-2 pm @ Drake Field

Venture outside for lunch on the first Thursday of each month at Drake Field for Food Truck Thursday! This monthly “flavors on wheels” is hosted by Peachtree City’s Recreation & Special Events Division. If you’re local, have you checked out the diversity of programs, classes, 50+ special events each year, and over 400 acres of parks and sports fields in our community? Check social for updates.

4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival of Peachtree City

Saturday, October 5, 2024: 3-9 pm @ Drake Field

Relive the flavors, vivid colors and rhythmic performances that fill our souls with joy. Sample the cuisine from Mexico, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Salvador, Peru and Argentina. Returning this year for the night party is local DJ Armando Peralta – get ready to move and groove. Enjoy the quintessential performances of flamenco music, traditional ballet Folklorico and more. Free. Visit social for updates.

Magnolia Arts Festival

Saturday, October 19 (10 am-7 pm) and Sunday, October 20, 2024 (12-5 pm) @ Drake Field

Each fall we look forward to this celebration of the arts. Sponsored by the Fine Arts and Crafts Entrepreneurs (FAACE), the Magnolia Fine Arts Festival selects artists and vendors representing cross-genre media, including traditional, digital, dance, jewelry, pottery, and wood. Check out the juried fine arts market, a student art exhibit, the kids’ corner and art demonstrations and live performances all weekend! Proceeds benefit Fayette County’s school arts programs. More info

Multiverse 2024

October 18-20, 2024 @ Hilton Peachtree City

Multiverse is an annual 3-day convention for fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror, gaming, art and cosplay. In other words, the organizers promote it as “A fun-filled geeky weekend with dozens of the industry's top creators.” What’s a fan to do this weekend? Join like-minded people like you for art and themed shopping, parties, karaoke, gaming, panels, the art show, craft workshops, demonstrations, and charity fundraising. That’s a lot to do, but you’re in Multiverse! Reserve your spots.

Atlanta Air Show

October 26-27 @ Falcon Field

Imagine stunt pilots performing vertical rolls, loops and amazing feats of synchronicity in the sky above you. Join the final stop on the 2024 Air Dot Show Tour as the Atlanta Air Show returns to Falcon Field for an inspirational and patriotic celebration of military excellence and civilian expertise.

“We encourage folks to come out to support those who are fighting for our freedom every day,” said Chris Dirato, senior VP of Bitner Group who manages media for the air shows.

See the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, F-35A Lightning II Demo Team, F-18 Rhino Demo Team, F-15 Strike Eagle; Georgia State Patrol and pilots Greg Koontz (who narrates from the cockpit) and Grant Neilsen CAP 323. You may come away knowing what it means to see maneuvers like Neilsen’s Hammerhead or Cuban 8. Check the Air Show site for the latest on performers.

Patrons can enjoy food and beverages as well as merchandise areas placed around the show. The center stage will have a DJ, and fans will have the opportunity to hear/see interviews with the performers during the show.

• Get Tickets: General Admission, Preferred Seating, Ramp Boxes and Flight Line Club VIP