Earlier this month, Snellville officials made the challenging decision to cancel the 2021 Snellville Days Festival due to complications brought on by COVID-19. This will be the second year in a row the event, which normally takes place the first weekend in May, will not take place.

“There is no way for us to be able to create a quality event for our citizens and visitors under the current COVID pandemic situation. Even though the event is still five months away, the planning and support needed from sponsors, vendors and the uncertainty of large groups being able to assemble, it just makes this event not possible for 2021,” said Parks and Recreation Director Lisa A. Platt.

The city hopes the cancellation will make way for a “re-imagining” of the festival, transforming it in the future into an even more successful event.

Mayor Barbara Bender added, “We will work toward a new version of the festival that creates excitement and better entertainment options for those who have always participated in the festival and for new patrons to come and enjoy.”