Cumming at a glance
- CountyForsyth County (county seat)
- Population, 2020 Census7,318U.S. Census Bureau
- Elevation1,209 ftUSGS elevation at the town centre
- From downtown Atlantaabout 51 minby road, no traffic
What to know about Cumming
- Cumming is the county seat of Forsyth County; under Georgia law, official county business must take place within Cumming's city limits. Forsyth County Government
- Discover Forsyth County, the county's visitor bureau, is at 212 Webb Street, Cumming, GA 30040. Discover Forsyth County
- The Cumming Country Fair and Festival is held at the Cumming Fairgrounds in October, with rides and fair food. Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
- The Cumming Country Fair & Festival is the largest event at the Cumming Fairgrounds, drawing more than 250,000 people over 11 days. Cumming Fairgrounds
- The July 4th Steam Engine Parade & Celebration is one of the city's most popular events. Cumming Fairgrounds
- Forsyth County runs along the western shore of Lake Lanier. Discover Forsyth County
- Lake Lanier has more than 690 miles of shoreline and 100-plus small islands, and covers more than 37,000 acres. Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers runs 46 park areas around Lake Lanier with picnicking, campgrounds, boat ramps, swimming areas and hiking trails. Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
- Sawnee Mountain offers rock climbing, an observation deck, a canopy walk and hiking trails. Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
- Sawnee Mountain Preserve's trailhead is at 4075 Spot Rd in Cumming, with hiking trails, a zipline and a climbing tower. Discover Forsyth County
- Forsyth County's trails include paved greenways, shaded park loops and a mountain with a view north to the Blue Ridge. Discover Forsyth County
- Poole's Mill Park in Cumming has a historic covered bridge. Discover Forsyth County
- The School Street Playhouse is in the 1923 Cumming Public School, listed on the National Register in 2000, which also houses the Historical Society of Forsyth County. Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
- Cumming City Center is one of Forsyth County's walkable shopping villages. Discover Forsyth County
- Warbington Farms, a family-run Forsyth County farm, has hayrides, a petting zoo barn, a corn crib and slides for kids. Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
Coming up in Cumming
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Organizer date for 2026American Legion Post 307 and the City of Cumming hold the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater. It includes a keynote address and musical performances by local students, rain or shine.
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Source: Cumming City Center, checked 2026-10-19
Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Exposition
Organizer date for 2026This annual exposition at the Cumming Fairgrounds shows antique tractors and steam engines alongside modern vehicles and large farm machinery. It runs over two days.
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Source: City of Cumming – Events for November 2026, checked 2026-10-19
City Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Organizer date for 2026Following the Winter/Holiday Market, the City of Cumming holds its annual holiday-themed concert and lights the giant Christmas tree at City Center.
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Source: City of Cumming – Events for November 2026, checked 2026-10-19
Cumming City Center Winter/Holiday Market
Organizer date for 2026The fifth annual holiday market brings more than 100 local vendors to Cumming City Center, along with Santa photos, live holiday music and a kids' zone. The day finishes with the City Center Christmas tree lighting and concert.
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Free Source: Cumming City Center, checked 2026-10-19
Snow Day at Cumming City Center
Organizer date for 2026A holiday family day at Cumming City Center presented with Jump N Jacks Moonwalk, with bounce houses, a visit from Santa and a DJ. Bounce house wristbands cost $10, or free with a donated new, unopened gift of equal value.
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$10 for unlimited bounce house play per person (or donate a new, unopened gift of equal value) Source: Cumming City Center, checked 2026-10-19
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How far is Cumming?
Drive times by road
| Town | Atlanta | Alpharetta | Marietta | Lawrenceville | Athens | Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumming | about 51 min39 mi | about 22 min15 mi | about 54 min34 mi | about 40 min23 mi | about 1 h 25 min58 mi | about 2 h 26 min115 mi |
Computed 2026-10-19 with the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, town centre to town centre. free-flow driving time, no traffic
Visitor information
Discover Forsyth County, 212 Webb Street, Cumming, GA 30040. Official visitor site
For downtown Cumming, home of the School Street Playhouse, read Downtown Cumming.
Towns near Cumming
- Buford about 10 mi straight-line
- Suwanee about 11 mi straight-line
- Flowery Branch about 12 mi straight-line
Dates, times and rules can change. Each listing links the organizer or local government page it came from, with the date we checked it; confirm there before you go.
