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BACK If you enjoyed your stay, we bet we can persuade you to return for another visit. Here’s what’s going on in Atlanta during the spring. BY LAURA SCHOLZ

Atlanta Dogwood Festival

PHOENIX FLIES

ATLANTA DOGWOOD FESTIVAL

SWEETWATER 420 FEST

March 2-24 Sponsored by the Atlanta Preservation Center, the event includes tours of Atlanta’s historic sites like the Fox Theatre and Sweet Auburn neighborhood as well as lectures on current historic preservation and urban renewal efforts. www.atlantapreservationcenter.com

April 12-14 This family-friendly festival in Piedmont Park includes a nationally renowned artist market with sculpture, paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and more. www.dogwood.org

April 19-21 Sponsored by Atlanta’s home-grown brewer, this three day festival includes a 5K, artist market, and concert series featuring headliners Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, the Avett Brothers and Widespread Panic. www.sweetwater420fest.com

ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL April 4-14 Discover over 200 new independent, international, animated, documentary and short films and attend over 40 panels and talks that dive into the world of cinema at this 10-day event, one of only two dozen Academy Award-qualifying festivals in the country. www.atlantafilmfestival.com

GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL April 14-June 3 Travel back to 16th century England courtesy of this 32-acre village in Fairburn, filled with over 150 artisan craft shops, 10 entertainment stages, pubs, carnival games, and all the giant roasted turkey legs you can eat. www.garenfest.com

INMAN PARK FESTIVAL April 26-28 Located in a historic neighborhood considered Atlanta’s first suburb, this festival includes can’t-miss activities like the Tour of Homes and the city’s most eclectic parade, plus children’s activities and an artist market. www.inmanparkfestival.org

FIND OUT MORE Get the scoop on lots more current and upcoming events and attractions when you visit. Atlanta.net/events

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