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The Taste of Acworth is an annual event that will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The City of Acworth partners with the Acworth Business Association and JRM Management to host this event on Main Street in Downtown Acworth. This event benefits numerous local schools and charities in our community. Approximately 18,000 visitors taste their way through this collection of delicacies every year and it is expected to evolve tremendously! There are over 150 booths from local restaurants READ MORE

Acworth Halloween JamBOOree: Presented by Folklore Haunted House will be on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the large field in front of the playground. Come out to Logan Farm Park (4405 Cherokee Street) for a spooky good time! There will be games, rides, food, music, and lots of fun! Get the whole family dressed up, as there will also be a costume contest for the kids! The Halloween JamBOOree will have a costume contest at 5:00 PM, and will be READ MORE

The annual Acworth Beer & Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Logan Farm Park. Come out and join us and enjoy over 100 craft beers, wine, live music, great food, and TONS of fun! This event is for people 21 and older, no kids or pets will be allowed. Tickets include event entry, souvenir cup, unlimited beer and wine samples, and entertainment! Designated Driver tickets will be available at the gate. For all additional details, to view the beer list, READ MORE

The 16th annual Acworth Turkey Chase will take place on Saturday, November 23rd. Enjoy an exhilarating 5K run, jog, or walk through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. The City of Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department presents this annual Thanksgiving tradition to benefit the Tackle Hunger Program! For the past ten years, Turkey Chase runners have helped stock local food pantries during the holiday season! Be sure to save the date for this special event.  Participants of all READ MORE

The City of Acworth, along with their partner NorthStar Church is excited to host this year’s Santa’s Arrival!  Santa arrives in Historic Downtown Acworth on  Friday, December 6, 2024.  Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 p.m.  There will be a host of live performances and activities until 8:30 p.m. to help Santa kick off the holiday season. Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night Before Christmas and watch the lighting of the tree READ MORE

Come see Santa in Historic Downtown Acworth! Santa will be celebrating the season at Depot Park on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Families are welcome to stop by, visit, and take pictures. Pictures are free of charge. Make sure to bring your own camera to capture this special moment, as no photographer will be on-site. We hope to see you this holiday season for Christmas in Acworth! Christmas in Acworth is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority.