Stone Mountain Park hosts Atlanta festivals throughout the year. Enjoy everything from the the nation's #1 arts & crafts show at Yellow Daisy Festival, to an amazing presentation of Native American culture at the Stone Mountain Park Indian Festival & Pow-Wow, plus holiday traditions come to life at Stone Mountain Christmas.
Special Events Calendar
Click below for our entire festival & special event schedule for 2008.
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25th Anniversary Lasershow Spectacular
Current Schedule: Nightly through August 10 at 9:30 PM
This
Atlanta tradition, the longest running lasershow in the world, celebrates its silver anniversary with a digitally remastered show. A new musical score features some all-time favorite tunes and several medleys. The Lasershow is free with your vehicle entry fee to the Park.
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Summer at the Rock
Now Through Labor Day
Don’t miss the debut of
Stone Mountain
Park ’s new summer long event -- Summer at the Rock! Beat the dog days of summer from May to August with new shows, attractions and several special events only at
Stone Mountain
Park .
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Summer at the Rock Entertainment
Dates: Now Through August 3
The summer sizzles as
Stone Mountain
Park presents the all-new Summer at the Rock! Challenge yourself at a new attraction. The 25th Anniversary Lasershow Spectacular is shown nightly plus check out and participate in new shows and attractions including The Backyard Circus, two live shows: Col. Adair’s Southern Fried Shakespeare Company and Rock Solid Country musical revue, a new train show and more!
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Rockabenefit
Date: August 23
Lexie Kaye of 97.1 The River and Music Matters Entertainment present the 1st Annual Rockabenefit benefitting The Wouned Warrior Project. Live music, auctions, special guest appearances - all ages welcome.
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Fantastic Fourth Celebration
Dates: July 3-5
Stone Mountain Park explodes with excitement in this annual Independence Day salute. Each evening begins with the 25th Anniversary Lasershow Spectacular featuring a special intro, and is followed by an amazing fireworks display right in front of the mountain! And on the 4th of July, bursts of light will illuminate the sky as fireworks choreographed to music are shot from BOTH the base AND the top of Stone Mountain. The Lasershow and fireworks are free. Parking permit required for vehicle entry to the park - $10.00 for a one-day permit or $35 for an annual permit.
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Amazing Fireworks!
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Last Blast of Summer
Date: August 31
Celebrate the end of summer with a terrific event and concert plus nightly 25th Anniversary Lasershow Spectacular. More details will be released soon.
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40th Annual Yellow Daisy Festival
Dates: September 4 - 7 (Thursday - Sunday)
FREE WITH PARK ENTRY! Celebrating its 40th Anniversary the Yellow Daisy Festival has been voted the Nation's #1 Arts & Crafts Show by Sunshine Artist Magazine! More than 500 artists and crafters from 38 States and two countries display their works for your appreciation and purchase. Daily live entertainment, Children's Corner activities, clogging and crafter demonstrations throughout the event as well as fabulous festival foods.
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Chili Cook Off
Date: September 27
Come to the premiere chili event east of Texas only at
Stone Mountain
Park
. The Chili Cook-Off draws more than 300 teams competing for “Best Of”, “People’s Choice” and “Showmanship” awards in competition categories such as Chili, Brunswick Stew and Cornbread. More than $10,000 in prize money is awarded. Sample the great food and participate in a variety of contests. The event’s proceeds support
Camp
Twin
Lakes
, a non-profit that offers year-round recreational, therapeutic and educational programs for children facing serious illnesses and other physical, emotional and life challenges.
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Home School Day
Date: October 3
Stone Mountain Park is the perfect classroom for your home school students. See a special preview of Pumpkin Festival and take advantage of special Home School discounts on the One-Day Adventure Pass.
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6th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Dates: October 3 - 26 (Fridays - Sundays)
This fall festival has become a family favorite. Come experience the NEW Mad Science show, find your way through Farmer Brown's A-MAZE-ing Adventure, compete in the Pumpkin Pie Eating Contests, enjoy fall arts & crafts, a Talking Pumpkin and much more.
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23rd Annual Tour of Southern Ghosts
Dates: October 15-19, 22-26, 29-31
Join the Atlanta family tradition and meet professional storytellers spinning their tales of famous (and not-so-famous) Southern Ghosts along the lantern-lit paths of the Antebellum Plantation grounds at Stone Mountain Park. "A Tour of Southern Ghosts" is held during the Halloween season so the stories are a little scary, many times humorous, but never too frightening and always appropriate for young children.
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36th Annual Highland Games
Dates: October 18-19
The Stone Mountain Highland Games will be held in the meadow at beautiful Stone Mountain for two full days of Scottish fun. Thrill to the Highland Athletic events, Highland Dancing, Piping and Drumming, Scottish Harping. Participate in the Scottish Country Dancing demonstrations, Kirking of the Tartans, Clan Challenge Athletic events and the Parade of Tartans. See Clan and Tartan information tents as well as the many colorful Scottish shops. All events will be held rain or shine! Additional admission price is required for this event, it is not included on the Mountain Membership or Adventure Pass. Call 770-521-0228 or click "More" for additional information.
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9th Annual Indian Festival & Pow-Wow
Dates: November 6 - 9
(School Field Trip Days: Nov. 6 & 7)
Learn about and experience several aspects of Native American culture through dance & drum competitions, music, authentic craft demonstrations, cooking samples and storytelling activities. The festival, which is the Southeast’s premier event of its kind, provides an educational and interactive experience for guests of all ages and backgrounds.
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Stone Mountain Christmas
Dates: November 8 - December 30 (on select days)
Celebrate The Magic of the Season complete with the Polar Express™ 4D Attraction, snow and fireworks by our Snow Angel, hear the Christmas story aboard the Scenic Railroad, enjoy two live holiday shows and marvel at over two million lights in Crossroads, plus much more.
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