NOTE: Please check all venue websites for updated information.
September 3
Avril Lavigne
Alpharetta
The singer-songwriter performs her Greatest Hits Tour with special guests Simple Plan and Girlfriends. 7 p.m. Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. awesomealpharetta.com
September 5
Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top
Alpharetta
The rock bands perform The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour with special guests the Outlaws. 6:30 p.m. Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. awesomealpharetta.com
September 5-8
Yellow Daisy Festival
Stone Mountain
Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 event includes more than 500 artisans from 35 states, live entertainment, craft demonstrations, food vendors and Children’s Corner. Free admission; Stone Mountain Park. stonemountainpark.com
September 5-October 27
Oktoberfest in Alpine Helen
Helen
Beer, brats, bands and Lederhosen — join the longest-running Oktoberfest in the country with German music, German food and drinks, polka dancing, horse-drawn carriage rides, homemade fudge and shopping in a Bavarian-style village. Open Sept. 5-8, 12-15, 19-22 and daily Sept. 26- Oct. 27. helenga.org
September 6
Dierks Bentley
Alpharetta
The country music artist performs his Gravel & Gold Tour with special guests Chase Rice and Bella White. 7 p.m. Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. awesomealpharetta.com
September 7
Doc Holliday Festival
Griffin
Event tells the story of Georgia native “Doc” Holliday, who was born in Griffin, and gives a glimpse of the Wild West. Features family friendly activities and shows, live music, food and beverages, reenactments of the shootout at the OK Corral and a barbecue competition by the Georgia Barbecue Association. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free admission. Bring chair or blankets. Griffin City Park. dochollidayfest.com
Atlanta British Car Fayre
Norcross
Car show features more than 300 distinctive British automobiles and motorcycles along with a Car Boot Sale where vendors sell wares from their car trunks. Downtown Norcross. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission, parking and shuttle service. atlantabritishcarfayre.com
September 9
John Legend with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Alpharetta
The Grammy-winning R&B musician performs A Night of Songs and Stories with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m. Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. awesomealpharetta.com
September 12-22
SOS Fall Migration
North Myrtle Beach
Annual 10-day shag dance and beach music event at Ocean Drive includes live bands, dancing, block parties, lessons from shag dance instructors and special events. Multiple venues include Fat Harold’s, Ducks, Duck’s II, OD Arcade, Pirate’s Cove and the clubs at the OD Beach & Golf Resort. shagdance.com
September 13
Sebastian Maniscalco
Charleston
The comedian roasts today’s absurdities in his It Ain’t Right tour. North Charleston Coliseum. 7:30 p.m. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Dancing on the Cooper
Charleston
Dance to a variety of dance hits from the Cooper River Band. Beverages, food and snacks available for purchase. Mount Pleasant Pier. Bring chairs; no outside alcohol or coolers. 7-10 p.m. $10-$15. ccprc.com
Meghan Trainor
Alpharetta
The singer-songwriter and television personality performs The Timeless Tour at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. 6:30 p.m. awesomealpharetta.com
September 14
Anthony Hamilton
Savannah
The singer, songwriter and record producer performs with The Ton3s featuring Johnny Gill plus special guest Leela James. 8 p.m. enmarketarena.com
September 15
Mt. Joy
Alpharetta
The indie folk/rock band performs at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. 8 p.m. awesomealpharetta.com
September 18-22
Savannah Jazz Festival
Savannah
Festival features blues, gospel, funk, Latin jazz and traditional jazz, with after-hours’ jam sessions around town and 15 performances that are free. Various venues. savannahjazz.org
September 19
Jelly Roll
Charleston
The singer-songwriter performs his Beautifully Broken tour with special guests Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay. 7 p.m. North Charleston Coliseum. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
September 19-22
Euphoria Greenville
Greenville
Four-day food, wine and music festival includes food and wine tastings, food truck rodeos, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, multi-course dinners and live music concerts. euphoriagreenville.com
Columbia Greek Festival
Columbia
Four-day event features Greek music, food, dance and arts. Includes gift vendors and an outside Taverna with TVs for watching football. Thurs.- Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. Free admission. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. columbiasgreekfestival.com
September 21
Anne Wilson
Charleston
The contemporary music artist performs The Rebel tour with Jordan Rowe. 7 p.m. North Charleston Performing Arts Center. northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
September 21-22
JapanFest
Atlanta
Features live Japanese music and dance performances, martial arts, cultural workshops, bonsai trees, Japanese food and beer garden and children’s games. 10 a.m. Gas South Convention Center. japanfest.org
September 26-October 6
MOJA Arts Festival
Charleston
Celebration of African-American and Caribbean arts includes classical music, dance, gospel concert, jazz concert, poetry, R&B, storytelling, theater, visual arts and ethnic food. Various venues. mojafestival.com
September 27-October 6
Georgia State Fair
Atlanta
Fair includes midway rides, petting zoo, camel and pony rides, pig races and family activities. Admission $5-$10; children 4 and under free. Ride wristbands $20-$30. Atlanta Motor Speedway. georgiastatefair.org
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