Questions about Green Eyes Festival?
The Green Eyes Festival is an annual cryptid and folklore festival held in downtown Chickamauga, Georgia, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Inspired by the local legend of Old Green Eyes, the festival celebrates the strange stories, history, art, music, and culture of Northwest Georgia and Southeast Tennessee.
The festival is free and family friendly, with local artists and makers, food vendors, live music, cryptozoology speakers, costume contests, historical programming, games, and other cryptid themed experiences.
Coming to Chickamauga GA October 17, 2026! 🟢🟢
A fall festival that honors the folklore and culture of Northwest Georgia/Southeast Tennessee
Q: What is the Green Eyes Festival?
A: Green Eyes Festival is a free annual cryptid and folklore festival held in Chickamauga, Georgia.
Q: Where is Green Eyes Festival?
A: The festival takes place in downtown Chickamauga, Georgia, approximately 20 minutes south of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Q: When is Green Eyes Festival 2026?
A: October 17, 2026.
Q: What cryptid is Green Eyes Festival about?
A: The festival is inspired by Old Green Eyes, a mysterious figure associated with the folklore of Chickamauga and the nearby battlefield.
Q: How much does it cost to go to the Green Eyes Festival?
A: Nothing! The festival is free to attend!
Q: I’m interested in being a vendor. Where do I sign up?
A: As our festival space is quite small, we do not have an open vendor form for the Green Eyes Festival and invite vendors to the festival as spaces become available. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a vendor, please email us at greeneyesfestival@gmail.com or reach out to us via our social media.
Q: Is this event family-friendly?
A: Yes! While the Green Eyes Festival is based on a spooky legend, it is all in good fun and families are welcome.
Q: Where do I park?
A: Parking for the Green Eyes Festival is mostly available as street parking alongside Cove Rd. in downtown Chickamauga. There is also parking available at Lee Circle (the horseshoe parking area in front of Gordon Lee High School) and other street parking spots around the town that are all within easy walking distance of the festival.
Q: What if it rains?
A: We are keeping a close eye on the weather, but are planning to have the festival rain or shine!
Q: What can I do at the Green Eyes Festival?
A: The festival will include over 50 arts and crafts and food vendors, live music, a small beer garden, trolley tours of the Chickamauga Battlefield, a scavenger hunt, cryptozoology expert guest speakers, and much more!
Q: Can I dress up?
A: Absolutely! Costumes and cosplay are encouraged for the festival.