As the weather turns from volatile to a predictable heat, Gwinnett County festivals are in full swing! Check out these FREE festivals in May (before the moderate Georgia heat turns into an unbearable summer heat).
See all of these events and add your own here:
NOTE: Some of these festivals are free entry, but certain aspects such as food trucks and vendors within the festivals require payment
Chalk Art Festival
Enjoy watching the process of transforming Downtown Duluth into a display of multiple chalk artists work.

When?
May 1st-2nd
May 1st: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
May 2nd: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Where?
Downtown Duluth
Main St, Duluth, GA 30096
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Multicultural Festival
Enjoy live performances and interactive activities representing cultures from around the world with this family-friendly festival!
When?
May 2nd
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Where?
Sugarloaf Mills
5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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Foodees Fest
Enjoy free entry for 40+ food trucks and creative vendors at Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville!

When?
May 15-17th
May 15th: 1:00 - 9:00 PM
May 16th: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
May 17th: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Where?
Sugarloaf Mills
5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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Duluth Spring Arts Festival
Enjoy over 86 artisans including painters, sculptors, glass artists, and jewelers as well as food trucks, live music, and dance performances!

When?
May 16-17th
May 16th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
May 17th: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where?
Duluth Town Center
3167 Main St, Duluth, GA 30096
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Jazz, Blues & BBQ
Enjoy live jazz and blues performances as well as food trucks at this family-friendly event in Suwanee Town Center!

When?
May 30th
4:00 - 9:00 PM
Where?
Suwanee Town Center
421 Main St, Suwanee, GA 30024
More Information
https://yesjazzmatters.org/event/jazz-blues-bbq-2026
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