🍂 November in Cumming is packed with fun! 🏃‍♂️🎶🍗

Kick off the month with a Game Day watch party at Cumming City Center — perfect for cheering on your favorite team! 🏈⚡ Early November brings the Cumming Steam & Antique Tractor Exposition, where vintage machinery meets family fun. 🚜✨ Music lovers, don’t miss the Bourbon & Blues Festival with live blues, tasty sips, and good vibes all around. 🎷🥃 Foodies rejoice at the Atlanta BBQ Store Classic — smoke, spice, and everything nice, plus a kids’ zone! 🍖👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 As the holidays approach, the Winter Market & Tree Lighting at City Center brings festive shopping, local vendors, and a magical evening glow. 🎄🛍️ And don’t forget the Get Basted Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving weekend — 5K to Half Marathon, it’s a healthy, fun way to celebrate! 🦃🏃

📅 November in Cumming = food, music, family fun, and community vibes. Don’t miss it! 💛

Below are some of our favorites:

1. Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Exposition

• 📅 Date: Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, 2025.

• 📍 Location: Cumming Fairgrounds (Cumming, GA)

• 🔍 Why it’s good: A fun, family‑friendly event showcasing antique tractors, gas engines, steam power equipment. Great for history buffs, kids who like big machines, and those wanting a less‑crowded outing.

• ✅ Tip: Arrive early on Saturday for the full setup and enjoy food vendors & local displays.

2. Atlanta BBQ Store Classic

• 📅 Date: Friday, November 14 (contestants) / Saturday, November 15 (public) 2025.

• 📍 Location: In Cumming, GA – check the fairgrounds/event listing.

• 🔍 Why it’s good: BBQ competition (KCBS style), live music, food vendors, kids zone — perfect for a weekend outing with friends/family.

• ✅ Tip: Plan to go on Saturday for full public access and taste‑the‑BBQ vibe. Bring cash or card for vendors.

3. “Get Basted” Turkey Trot 5K/10K/15K/Half

• 📅 Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025.

• 📍 Location: Cumming, GA – likely in the Forsyth County area.

• 🔍 Why it’s good: A festive Turkey‑Trot style run/walk (5K, 10K, 15K, or Half) to kick off holiday season. Great for runners, families, getting outside.

• ✅ Tip: Register ahead — races fill up. Dress in layers (morning can be cool). Bring friends/family.

4. “Tryptophan” Half/10K/5K & Fun Run

• 📅 Date: Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day) 2025.

• 📍 Location: Starts at 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA 30041.

• 🔍 Why it’s good: A unique Thanksgiving morning run — half‑marathon, 10K, 5K, fun run. Good for fitness enthusiasts or getting an early jump on the day.

• ✅ Tip: Packet pickup is the day before. Get there early on race day. Parking can fill, so plan ahead.

5. Cumming City Center Winter Market & Tree Lighting

• 📅 Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025. Winter Market: 10:00 AM‑5:00 PM. Tree Lighting: 6:00 PM‑7:00 PM.

• 📍 Location: Cumming City Center — 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA.

• 🔍 Why it’s good: A festive, family‑friendly event to usher in the holiday season: shopping, live music, holiday decorations, tree lighting.

• ✅ Tip: Arrive during the market to browse local vendors; stay for the evening tree‑lighting ceremony. Free admission.

For a more comprehensive list, you may check:

• The “Events & Things To Do” page for Cumming on AllEvents. AllEvents

• The local county events calendar (Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce events). web.focochamber.org

• The official site for Cumming Fairgrounds calendar. cummingfair.squarespace.com

• Before attending, verify the date/time as some events may change or require registration.

• Weather can matter for outdoor events in November — bring a light jacket, check forecast.