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2025 McDonough Main Street Events Schedule

on June 17, 2025

Discover the magic of downtown McDonough: Here is the latest 2025 Main Street Events you won’t want to miss!
Looking for fun things to do in McDonough, GA this year? Downtown McDonough’s Main Street is the place to be for unforgettable small-town charm, live entertainment, and family-friendly events all year long. Whether you’re a local or planning a visit, the 2025 McDonough Main Street Events calendar is packed with crowd favorites like Scarecrows on the Square, live music nights, outdoor markets, a festive Fall Festival, and cheerful holiday happenings. And don’t miss the grand finale — the iconic Geranium Drop on New Year’s Eve!

Visiting from out of town? We’d love for you to stay a while! McDonough offers a variety of welcoming hotels just minutes from the historic Square — the perfect place to relax after enjoying a day of downtown fun. Come and visit, and STAY for a while!

Grab your calendar and check out all the can’t-miss events happening on the historic McDonough Square. There’s something for everyone — from cozy autumn vibes to spirited holiday celebrations and everything in between. These events are held in historic downtown McDonough — for directions you can map to 5 Griffin Street, McDonough, GA 30253.

A special thanks to the event host, McDonough Main Street Program. Find all the latest info on the events and Main Street happenings here.

NOTE: Events are subject to change, weather etc. For the latest info always check Facebook.com/MainStreetMcDonoughProgram or for additional questions, call 678-782-6230.

Live Music in McDonough, GA

on April 28, 2025

If you like live music, be sure to check out the lineup at Southern Roots Tavern, in historic downtown McDonough, GA. View the show schedule and ticketing online.

Geranium Festival | May 17, 2025

on April 14, 2025

The Geranium Festival — McDonough, Georgia’s most beloved spring tradition! Held every May in our charming historic downtown, this annual arts & crafts festival celebrates the city’s nickname, the “Geranium City,” with hundreds of craft vendors, delicious food, and lively entertainment for all ages. Hosted by the McDonough Lions Club, the festival brings together the community and visitors from all over to enjoy a day full of creativity, shopping, and small-town fun in full bloom all around the historic Square!

Don’t miss it — May 17, 2025 in downtown McDonough, GA!

For more info, visit GeraniumFestival.com.

McDonough Square Revitalization

on March 30, 2025

Our Historic Downtown McDonough Square is being revitalized! Crews have been hard at work landscaping, and bringing in a gorgeous variety of new vegetation. A sound system upgrade will also be made in the process. Check the Main Street Facebook page for progress updates.

Merchants around the square are still OPEN so be sure to continue to support them. We know you will love the new progress being made. The project is estimated to be completed in May 2025!

New Years Eve Geranium Drop

on December 24, 2024

Ring in 2025 at the annual New Years Eve Geranium Drop, on the Historic Downtown Square in McDonough, GA! There’s family-fun entertainment from 2 – 5pm on the Square. DJ, dancing, music and games!

Dine at one of our downtown restaurants, and then join us out on the Square starting at 10pm on December 31, 2024 with a countdown at midnight with the giant Geranium Drop!

Hosted by Main Street McDonough Program. For more info, click here.