DOGWOOD ISN'T the only fix for the springtime festival jones. Plan your warm weekends around these biggies for the best-of-the-fest season.

• Alpharetta Arts StreetFest: Streets of downtown Alpharetta close to cars and open to artist stands, festival cuisine vendors, jazz and acoustic performers and numerous activities for children, including an interactive area for free painting and paper projects; balloon animals; palm and tarot readings; spin art; toys and more. Free. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 19 and 20. Downtown Alpharetta, 2 S. Main St. 678-297-6382, alpharetta.ga.us.

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Artist Dagmar Bruehmueller (left) chats with Stephanie Coleman (center) and Michele Olive and hands them her business card at the 2006 Alpharetta Arts StreetFest, which returns April 19-20.
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• Big Shanty Festival: More than 50,000 people are expected at this year's celebration, featuring more than 200 crafters, artisans and food vendors, in addition to live entertainment and children's activities. Also, Big Shanty Soldiers in blue and gray will hold an encampment and conduct weapons firing demonstrations. Free entry. Parade through downtown Kennesaw begins at 9:30 a.m. April 19. Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 19 and noon-5 p.m. April 20. Downtown Kennesaw, Main Street (Ga. 293). 770-423-1330, www.kennesawbusiness.org.

• Feria Latina: Stone Mountain's massive celebration of Latino culture, with 12 international performers, including Latin rock bands, tropical music, Mexican mariachi and others. Carnival rides, children's pavilion and international food. $8 for parking, $10 admission for adults; 12 and younger are free. 3-9 p.m. April 25; 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. April 26; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. April 27. Stone Mountain Park, U.S. 78 East, Stone Mountain. 404-321-0663, www.ferialatinaonline.com.

• Inman Park Festival and Tour of Homes: Arts and crafts, a street market, parade, live entertainment, dance festival, children's activities and food and beverages vendors fill the streets of this intown neighborhood. Festival is free; Tour of Homes is $15 in advance, $20 at the event. Festival: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. April 26; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 27. Tour of Homes: noon-4 p.m. April 25 (preview tour), noon-6 p.m. April 26-27. Euclid Avenue at Elizabeth Street, Inman Park. 770-242-4895. www.inmanparkfestival.org.

• Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival: Arts and crafts market, festival foods, entertainment stage and a variety of children's activities Free. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 26; noon-5 p.m. April 27. Smyrna Village Green, 2800 King St., Smyrna. 770-423-1330, www.ci.smyrna.ga.us.

• May-Retta Daze Arts & Crafts Festival: More than 100 booths of handmade items, paintings, photography and more. Children's activities and entertainment. Free admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 3; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 4. Marietta Square, Roswell Street at Park Square, Marietta. 770-794-5601. www.mariettaga.gov.

• Sweet Auburn Spring Fest: "Live Green, Save the Planet" is the theme this year. Festivities includes food vendors, 10 stages of entertainment, a health and fitness fair, Just for Women Expo, car and bike show, International Film Festival, Business and Technology Expo and the Ms. Sweet Auburn Pageant. Free admission. 5-10 p.m. May 9; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 10; 2-8 p.m. May 11. Auburn Avenue and Courtland Street, Atlanta. 770-912-7221, www.sweetauburn.com.