Duluth Fall Festival 2025

We'd like to invite you to become a sponsor. We're absolutely the best festival in the area! Our many awards include: ∙ U.S. News and World Report: One of the top 26 festivals in the U.S. ∙ Country Living Magazine: One of the top festivals in the U.S. (the only festival in Georgia to receive his honor) ∙ Oprah Daily: One of the best fall festivals in the U.S. ∙ Southeast Festival & Events Association: Best Large Festival in the Southeast ∙ Gwinnett Magazine: Best of Gwinnett (2009-2024) Through the years, the Festival has donated more than $3 million to Downtown Duluth and local non-profits and provided thousands of volunteer hours. We couldn't begin to do this without our sponsors! To show our appreciation, we have several special sponsor events planned throughout the year. To commit, complete the application. You can mail a check, or we'll invoice you in July. Alternatively, you can scan and email the application or print and mail it. We appreciate your support. For more information about sponsor requirements, download the Sponsor Guidelines. Questions? Email us at dffSponsors@gmail.com duluthfallfestival.org/how-to-become-a-fall-festival-sponsor/

Our Friends of the Festival program lets individuals and couples support the work of the Duluth Fall Festival. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to the City of Duluth, GA. We're absolutely the best festival in the area! Our many awards include: ∙ U.S. News and World Report: One of the top 26 festivals in the U.S. ∙ Country Living Magazine: One of the top festivals in the U.S. (the only festival in Georgia to receive his honor) ∙ Oprah Daily: One of the best fall festivals in the U.S. ∙ Southeast Festival & Events Association: Best Large Festival in the Southeast ∙ Gwinnett Magazine: Best of Gwinnett (2009-2024) Through the years, the Festival has donated more than $3 million to Downtown Duluth and local non-profits and provided thousands of volunteer hours. We couldn't begin to do this without our sponsors! To show our appreciation, we have several special sponsor events planned throughout the year. To commit, complete the application. You can mail a check, or we'll invoice you in July. Alternatively, you can scan and email the application or print and mail it. We appreciate your support. Questions? Email us at dffSponsors@gmail.com duluthfallfestival.org/how-to-become-a-fall-festival-sponsor/

Each year, the Duluth Fall Festival welcomes about 25 local acts, including musicians, dancers, magicians, and other performers to share their talent with the thousands of guests who visit the Festival. Performances take place on either of two stages: Festival Center Stage or Parsons Alley Stage.

 

Performers are NOT paid, but we do provide a table where performers can sell merchandise such as CDs and T-shirts.

 

Performance Length: 30 to 45 minutes* (depending on the complexity of the setup)

*Actual time allotment will be determined by the Entertainment Committee

 

Promotional Material: Please submit a sound file demo with your application. A section in the application enables you to provide a web page link for your audition, if you have one.

 

Email address (preferred method of contact) for promotional material: dffentertainment@gmail.com

 

Mailing address (alternate method of contact):

Duluth Fall Festival

Attn: Entertainment Committee

P.O. Box 497

Duluth, Georgia 30096

 

Entertainment Selection

The Entertainment Committee receives many more entertainment applications than can be accommodated; acts are selected based on appropriate criteria. All performance inquiries should be directed to the Entertainment Committee.

 

Acceptance Notification

Applicants will be notified of acceptance after August 1st. At that time, detailed performance information will be provided.

Saturday of the Festival kicks off an incredible day of tradition and fun that is Duluth's biggest day of the year. The Festival starts with an old-fashioned, small-town parade with hundreds of cheering spectators lining the route. It's a great way for local organizations to show community involvement. So come join the fun. We know you'll enjoy participating!

Participant Selection: After the application deadline, the Duluth Fall Festival Parade Committee will choose the participants. The Parade Committee receives many more applications than can be accommodated; participants will be selected based on appropriate criteria. All Parade inquiries should be directed to the Parade Committee. Acceptance Notification Applicants will be notified of acceptance after September 20th. At that time, detailed participant information will be provided.

This grant application is for non-profits in Duluth, GA who would like to receive funds from Duluth Fall Festival, Inc.  

Duluth Fall Festival Mission Statement:

• To promote the general welfare and beautification of downtown Duluth.
• To unite citizens and newcomers within the community to work together for the common good.
• To present wholesome, entertaining, annual events that will provide lasting memories.
• To make Duluth a better place to live, work, play, and call home.