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August 2008To GEORGIAGuideGuideTo GEORGIA August 2008
EventsAttractionsFairs & Festivals
EventsAttractionsFairs & Festivals
Westobou Festival in Augusta
The Sandy Springs FestivalSeptember 20 & 21
Now in its 22nd year, the Festivalis held the third weekend of
September annually featuring . . .• Doug Kessler 5K/10K Road Race• Live Entertainment • Children’s Rides • Artists Market• Heritage Education • Collector Car Show • Food Court
NEW IN 2008• Comcast Tailgate Area
(for college football fans)
• Parking Shuttle• Georgia Child
Identification Program• The Tams (Saturday
night performance)
Great Lodging Rates Available for the Festival Weekend! With over 20upscale hotels and more than 2,800 hotel rooms, we invite you to staythe night in Sandy Springs. For a listing of Sandy Springs Hotels, call
866-511-7742 or go to www.visitsandysprings.org.
For more information visit the Festival websitewww.sandyspringsfestival.org
or contact the Festival office at404-851-9111
GuideTo GEORGIA
August 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 33
GuideTo GEORGIA
Volume 48 Number 3Monthly August 2008
CONTENTSAntiques, Art, and Museums . . .4-5
Georgia Events & Activities . . . .6-7
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .10-11
DixieLand Fun Park . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Summer Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-20
Labor Day Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . . .22
ON THE COVER
The inaugural Westobou Festivalwill take place in Augusta
September 18-27. Images of some ofthe performers are shown on thecover. For information on this andother special events scheduled inGeorgia during August and thecoming months see the article begin-ning on page 12.
GUIDE TO GEORGIA801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816
Phone 706-846-2620, Fax 706-846-2620
E-mail [email protected]
Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/Editor
Debi Richardson . . . . . . . .Graphic Editor
Hayley Yawn . . . . . .Publisher’s Assistant
Dennis King . . . . . . . . . .Advertising Rep
706-846-9854, [email protected]
The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the
premiere publication for information on activities
and entertainment in Georgia. Nine issues are
published each year, and the magazines are
distributed in all 11 Georgia Welcome Centers, in
local visitor bureaus, in hotels, and numerous other
outlets as well as to subscribers. Subscription is
$18 per year. Contents are copyrighted and may not
be reproduced without permission.
Fayetteville • 1675 Hwy. 85 N770-460-5862
www.DixieLandFunPark.com
INDOOR
SEA SERPENT
& BUMPERCARS
NOW OPEN
Family Fun CenterINDOOR
Playmaze Indoor Playground • Snack BarThe Southside’s Largest Arcade • Birthday Party Rooms
OUTDOORGo Karts (3 TRACKS) • Dixie Zip Line • Scream’n Swing
36 Hole Mini-Golf • Bumper Boats • ScramblerAntique Car Track • Giant Slide
4 Kiddie Rides • Drop Zone • SpiderScream’n Eagle Roller Coaster
44 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / August 2008
The Inventions of Leonardo daVinciExhibit at Fort Discovery in AugustaExplore the fascinating world and genius mind of Leonardo da
Vinci whose scientific and technical drawings have captured
people’s imagination for centuries. The Inventions of Leonardo da
Vinci is an interpretive exhibition of models built from his
drawings and includes a flying machine, helicopter, parachute,
anemometer, paddle wheel ship, military tank, and printing press.
Several models are interactive.
Fort Discovery will include several computer stations where visitors can virtually leaf through portions
of da Vinci’s extraordinary journal, Codice Atlantico, which was devoted to mechanics, engineering,
architecture, physics, and other disciplines. More than fifty 3-D models are duplicated in the virtual
journal, and most have interactive capabilities which show how they work. Visitors can take a virtual tour
of Da Vinci’s Workshop, a DVD bringing to life the rooms where Leonardo planned and produced his
inventions and works of art.
The exhibit, thru October 11, will be open Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays noon-
5 p.m. Located at One Seventh Street on Augusta’s Riverwalk. For more information phone 1-800-325-
5445 or 706-821-0200 or visit www.NationalScienceCenter.org.
Fitzgerald and the Blue & Gray MuseumLocated in a historical railroad depot, the museum tells through a documentary and more than 1200
artifacts the remarkable story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. The Hall of Honor represents Shacktown
where early pioneers lived while an exciting documentary, Marching as One, celebrates the Yank-Reb
harmony story. Fitzgerald was founded in 1895 by Philander H. Fitzgerald who was seeking a warm,
receptive area where aging Union veterans and their families could retire in comfort. 229-426-5069.
Tour Fitzgerald where history is revealed on every corner with blue and gray sidewalks reflecting Civil
War colors, the Grand Plaza Park with planned topiary sculptures, streets named for Yank and Reb
Generals, and the Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Res rest side by side. Visit the Fire Engine Museum;
tour historic homes and buildings; and view a variety of architectural styles representing the settlers who
came here from 38 states. Delight in home-cooked foods. 800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.
Flint RiverQuarium in AlbanyThe Flint RiverQuarium in Albany features a unique blue hole spring with more than 100 mysterious
creatures and tells the fascinating story of the Flint River and the mysterious blue hole springs that help
create it. The 175,000 gallon, 22 foot deep, open-air
RiverQuarium Blue Hole is filled with fish, reptiles, and
plants found in the Flint River’s ecosystem.
Explore the world around you with interactive exhibits
and face to face encounters with the creatures and fish
native to South Georgia.
The Imagination Theater is a movie screen three stories
tall and four stories wide showing footage shot thousands
of feet below the ocean surface or miles above the earth.
The RiverQuarium is open weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m. For information and directions call 229-639-2650 or
877-goflint or visit www.flintriverquarium.com.
SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUMGeorgia’s Official Transportation History Museum
• Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties• Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses
• Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Apr.-Dec.)Present This Ad and Receive One Free Admission
(with the purchase of an admission of equal or greater value)
3595 Peachtree Road • Duluth • www.srmduluth.org • 770-476-2013
ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART
August 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 55
ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART
National Civil War Naval Museum at Port ColumbusExplore naval operations for the North and South through displays of uniforms, artillery, firearms,
personal effects, flags, Civil War ship murals, and a paneled timeline exhibit of the war at sea. See the iron-
clad ram CSS Jackson, the blockade runner Virginia, the gunboat CSS Chattahoochee, replicas of the USS
Hartford, USS Monitor, and CSS Albermarle, and a battle simulator theater.
Scheduled for August 2-3 will be the Cool History programs which utilize the museum’s interior
interpretive spaces to bring actual events from the war to life with the use of staff and volunteers. The
theme of the August program will be “Commando Raids.”
Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 8. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For more infor-
mation call 706-327-9798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org.
S.E. Railway Museum in Duluth“Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum”
has over 90 pieces of retired railway rolling stock: trains
from the 1920’s and 1950’s including vintage steam and
diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII
troop kitchen, railway post office car, wooden freight
cars, baggage cars, cabooses, and maintenance of way
equipment. The museum is home to MARTA’s historic
bus fleet which includes busses from many of the pred-
ecessor systems to MARTA. Train rides aboard restored
cabooses are complimentary with admission. The rail-
way museum is open Saturdays 10-5 in March and Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 from April-
Dec. With ad on page 4 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595
Peachtree Rd. 770-476-2013. www.srmduluth.org.
SAM Shortline RailroadRiding in air conditioned, 1949 vintage cars, you’ll enjoy a mix of romantic yesteryear with the excite-
ment of today’s South. The SAM Shortline extends 42 miles past pecan groves and scenic country farms.
Along the way, it stops in five towns filled with fun attractions, restaurants, and shopping (Cordele, Leslie,
Americus, Plains, and Archery). You can step off the train at any of these depots, catching it back on the
return trip. Or better yet, spend the night in a charming hotel to resume your excursion the next day.
August excursions will feature the Archery Explorer on Aug. 16 and 23. Hot dogs, BBQ, ice cream,
chips, popcorn, drinks, and souvenirs are available for purchase on the train, and picnic lunches are
welcome. There are restrooms on the train and a gift shop in the Cordele depot. For information visit
www.samshortline.com or call 877-GA-RAILS.
Scott Antique Market in AtlantaScott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400 booths overflowing from two buildings. Find Victorian
and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art and prints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs,
antique Christmas decorations, vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools,
campaign memorabilia, books, and more. Always held the second weekend of every month, the next
shows will be August 8-10 and Sept. 12-14. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4. Admission is $5 for
the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which
straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit on the web
www.scottantiquemarket.com.
66 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / August 2008
GGEEOORRGGIIAA CCAALLEENNDDAARRAUGUST
1 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Broad Street,
Downtown, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702.
1 – AUGUSTA – Concert & Car Show,
Augusta Commons, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754.
1 – MONROE – First Friday with Swingin’
Medallions, downtown, 7-10 p.m. 770-266-5331.
1 – ROME – First Friday, Bridgepoint Plaza,
7 p.m. 706-236-4520.
1-2 – BOWDON – Founder’s Day, down-
town. 770-258-8980.
1-2 – CORNELIA – Big E Festival, Loudermilk
Boarding House Museum. 706-778-4654.
1-2 – DILLARD – Bluegrass & Barbeque
Festival. 706-746-2690.
1-3 – SAVANNAH – Gem, Jewelry, & Bead
Show, International Trade Center. 504-455-6101.
1-8 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Flying High
Circus, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.
1-9 – HELEN – Bavarian Nights of Summer,
Festhalle, Saturdays, 7-11 p.m. 706-878-1619.
1-22 – CALHOUN – Calhoun at Noon, Harris
Arts Center, Fri., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 706-629-2599.
1-30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mountain Rail-
road Tours, Wed., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. 706-745-9819.
1-31 – JONESBORO – Victorian Mourning
Tours, Stately Oaks. 770-473-0197.
2 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Show, 6 p.m.; Swing-
in’ Medallions Concert, 7 p.m. dwntn. 770-607-3480.
2 – CONYERS – Artist Market & Beach Blast,
Olde Town, 1-11 p.m. 770-922-3143.
2 – DAHLONEGA – Mountain Music & Medi-
cine Show, Holly Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 706-864-3759.
2 – THOMSON – Tom Watson Watermelon
Festival, Hickory Hill. 706-597-7777.
2 – YOUNG HARRIS – BBQ & Concert, Brass-
town Valley Resort, 6-10 p.m. 706-379-9900.
2-3 – HARTWELL – Confederate Encamp-
ment, Hart State Park. 706-376-8756.
2-16 – WATKINSVILLE – OCAF Side By Side
Pottery Class for Adult & Child, Sat. 706-769-4565.
2-30 – ATHENS – Farmers Market, Bishop
Park, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 800-653-0603.
2-30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Farmers Market,
Courthouse, Saturdays, 7-11 a.m. 706-439-6000.
2-30 – DAHLONEGA – Wagon Rides/Cookouts,
Forrest Hills Mt. Resort, Tues. & Sat. 706-864-6456.
2-30 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Music
Concerts, 8 p.m. 706-878-2201, x305.
2-30 – MACON – City Market, downtown,
Sat. 8 a.m.-noon. 478-743-3401.
3 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Harry O’Donohue,
Celtic Music, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666.
3,10 – HELEN – Sundays on the River,
1-4 p.m. 800-858-8027.
3-31 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz,
Riverwalk, Sundays, 8-9:30 p.m. 706-821-1754.
5 – NEWNAN – Market Day for Local Arts &
Crafts, Square, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 770-253-8283.
5-26 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Mountain Jam,
fairgrounds, Tues. 6:30-9 p.m. 706-258-2736.
7 – BRUNSWICK – Movie: Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes, Ritz Theatre, 7 p.m. 912-262-6934.
7-10 – NORTHWEST GEORGIA – 450 Mile,
World’s Longest Yard Sale, Hwy. 27. 877-733-3233.
7-28 – McCAYSVILLE – Pickin’ in Horseshow
Bend Park, Thursdays, 6 p.m. 706-492-4921.
8 – AUGUSTA – Deborah Allen, Mike
Loudermilk, David Peterson, Imperial Theater, 7:30
p.m. 706-722-8341.
8-11 – DAHLONEGA – Literary Festival,
Square. 706-864-2711.
9 – BLUE RIDGE – Mountain Storytellers, Silk
Traveler, 6 p.m. 706-374-5156. Flute & Drum
Circle, Old Courthouse, 7 p.m. 706-632-2144.
9 – DALLAS – Life on the Southern Home
Front, Pickett’s Mill Battlefield. 770-443-7850.
9 – HELEN – Gold Fever, Smithgall Woods.
706-878-3087.
9 – RINGGOLD – Opry, Depot. 706-935-3061.
9 – ROME – BBQ, Beer, & Bluegrass, Forum,
1-5 p.m. 706-295-2787.
9 – THOMASVILLE – Green Market, down-
town, 9 a.m.-noon. 229-227-7020.
9,23 – AUGUSTA – Music on the Plaza,
Riverwalk, 7-10 p.m. 706-821-1754.
10 – DALTON – Cultural Expo, downtown.
800-331-3258.
15 – BLUE RIDGE – Movie in the Park,
Grease. 706-632-7696.
15 – CALHOUN – Gospel Concert, down-
town park, 7-10 p.m. 706-602-5570.
15 – ROME – Movie: Gone With the Wind,
Oak Hill, 8 p.m. 706-368-6775.
15-16 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Beach Music
Festival. 877-4jekyll.
15-17 – CLARKESVILLE – N.E. Ga. Antique
Car Show & Swap Meet, fairgrounds. 706-754-3987.
15-17 – CUMMING – Lakewood 400
Antiques Show. 770-889-3400.
16 – BLUE RIDGE – Army Ground Forces Jazz
Guardians, downtown, 6:30 p.m. 706-632-2144.
16 – CALHOUN – Movies & Moonlight, Hwy.
53E in Sonaraville, dusk. 706-602-4435.
16 – DALLAS – Guided Battlefield Tour,
Pickett’s Mill Battlefield, 2-4 p.m. 770-443-7850.
16 – ELLIJAY – Arts ‘Round the Square. 706-
635-7400.
16 – LOCUST GROVE – Classic Car Cruise,
Tanger Outlet Center. 800-406-0833.
16 – McDONOUGH – Music on the Square,
7 p.m. 770-898-3196.
16 – MILLEDGEVILLE – Hamp Brown
Bottom Festival, downtown. 800-653-1804.
16 – TALLAPOOSA – Possum Pickin’ Blue-
grass Concert, downtown, 7 p.m. 770-574-2929.
16 – TURIN – Old-Fashioned Tractor Parade
and Pull, downtown. 770-599-3611.
16 – WARM SPRINGS – New Deal for the
Arts, FDR Little White House. 706-655-5870.
AUGUST17 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Anton Harris
Quartet, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.
19 – SAUTEE – Folk Pottery Museum of N.E.
Georgia Demo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-878-3300.
21 – CARTERSVILLE – Evening with Mark
Twain, Booth Museum, 7 p.m. 770-387-1300.
21 – THOMASVILLE – School Rocks! Celebra-
tion, downtown, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 229-227-7020.
22-23 – HIAWASSEE – Mountain Living Show-
case, Ridges Resort, Lake Chatuge. 706-896-5994.
23 – BLUE RIDGE – High Country Harmonizers,
Fannin Co. H.S., 7 p.m. 706-379-1078. Classic Car
Cruise-In, Home Depot Lot, 6 p.m. 706-632-3656.
23 – CARTERSVILLE – Cruise-In with CHVA,
Main St. Shopping Center, 3 p.m. 770-424-7639.
23 – EATONTON – Evening at the Plaza,
7-10 p.m. 706-817-9433.
23 – STOCKBRIDGE – Music in Memorial
Park. 770-957-5786.
23 – YOUNG HARRIS – Tomato Festival,
Crane Creek Vineyards. 706-379-1236.
23-24 – CONYERS – Big Haynes Creek Wild-
life Festival, Ga. Int’l Horse Park. 770-602-2606.
23-24 – WINDER – Intertribal Pow Wow,
Fort Yargo State Park. 770-867-3489.
24 – BRASELTON – Vineyard Fest, Chateau
Elan. 800-233-wine.
27 – SAVANNAH – Founder’s Day at Fort
Pulaski. 912-786-5787.
(See Labor Day Section for remainder of August events.)
SEPTEMBER1-17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives 2008:
Georgia Pottery Invitational, Oconee Cultural Arts
Foundation. 706-769-4565.
5-13 – CORNELIA – Chattahoochee Moun-
tain Fair. 706-778-4434 or 706-499-5681.
7 – WATKINSVILLE – Area Self-Guided Pot-
tery Studio Tours. OCAF for maps. 706-769-4565.
7-8 – DALTON – Battle of Tunnel Hill Civil
War Reenactment. 800-331-3258.12-13 – OMEGA – Pepper Festival, Ponder
Park. 229-528-4400.
13-14, 20-21, 27-28 – ELLIJAY – Apple
Pickin’ Jubilee, Hillcrest Orchards. 706-273-3838.
18-27 – AUGUSTA – Westobou Festival,
various venues, downtown. 706-826-4702.27 – PLAINS – Peanut Festival, downtown.
229-824-5373.
27-28 – CANTON – Riverfest 2008, Boling
Park. 770-704-5991.
OCTOBER4 – CORNELIA – Big Red Apple Festival,
downtown. 706-778-7875.
4-5 – JASPER – Georgia Marble Festival, Lee
Newton Park. 706-692-5600.
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GGEEOORRGGIIAA CCAALLEENNDDAARR
Sports SchedulesSports SchedulesSports SchedulesSports SchedulesBASEBALL
Home SchedulesATLANTA BRAVES
Aug. 1-3 . . . . . . . . .BREWERS
Aug. 12-14 . . . . . . . . . . .CUBS
Aug. 15-18 . . . . . . . . .GIANTS
Aug. 26-28 . . . . . . .MARLINS404-577-9100
www.atlantabraves.com
AUGUSTA GREENJACKETSAug. 2-5 . . . . . . .SAVANNAH
Aug. 11-14 . . . .W. VIRGINIA
Aug. 15-18 . . . . .LEXINGTON
Aug. 27-29 . . . . . . .HICKORY
706-736-7889greenjacketsbaseball.com
COLUMBUS CATFISHAug. 1 . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA
Aug. 11-14 . . .LAKE COUNTY
Aug. 15-18 . . .HAGERSTOWN
Aug. 25-27 . . . . . . . . . .ROME
Aug. 28-29 . . . . .SAVANNAH
706-751-8866www.columbuscatfish.com
ROME BRAVESAug. 1 . . . . . . . . .GREENVILLE
Aug. 11-14 . . .HAGERSTOWN
Aug. 15-18 . . .LAKE COUNTY
Aug. 28-29 . . . .CHARLESTON
Aug. 30-Sept. 1 . .COLUMBUS706-378-5144
www.romebraves.com
SAVANNAH SAND GNATSAug. 1 . . . . . . . . . . .HICKORY
Aug. 6-9 . . . . . . .COLUMBUS
Aug. 20-24 . . . . . . . . . .ROME
Aug. 30-Sept. 1 CHARLESTON
912-351-9150www.sandgnats.com
WATERSPORTSAug. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Mile Paddle
Cartersville, 706-232-2724
Aug. 23 .Canoe the Ocmulgee, Macon Museum
of Arts & Sciences, 9 a.m. 478-477-3232.
Events sometimes change, so phone for information before driving long distances.
BASKETBALLAug. 15-17 . . . . . .Southern Classic Roundball
Invitational, Life Univ., Marietta, 770-403-3309
Aug. 29 . .Atlanta Dream Women’s Basketball
Philips Arena, 404-604-2626
Sept. 2 . . .Atlanta Dream Women’s Basketball
Philips Arena, 404-604-2626
FOOTBALLHome Schedules
ATLANTA FALCONSAug. 16 (pre) .INDIANAPOLIS
Aug. 22 (pre) . . . .TENNESSEE
404-223-8444www.atlantafalcons.com
GEORGIA BULLDOGSAug. 30 . . . . .GA. SOUTHERN
Sept. 6 .CENTRAL MICHIGAN888-852-1231
www.georgiadogs.com
GA. TECHYELLOWJACKETS
Aug. 28 . . .JACKSONVILLE ST.888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447
ramblinwreck.cstv.com
GOLFINGAug. 9-10 . . . .Georgia Junior
Golf Tour, Richard Russell
State Park, Elberton
866-317-7789
* Buy one get one free.Maximum 5 free
of equal or lesser value.
SOCCER(See www.usyouthsoccer.org & www.soccerga.com)
FISHINGAug. 5-26 . . . . . . .Fly Fishing
Clinics, Wed. & Sat.
Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge
770-389-7801
REGENCY SUITESHOTEL
975 West Peachtree Streetat 10th Street
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Elegant
Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded continental breakfast as well as a complimentary
dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette. Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the
Midtown MARTA rapid rail station.404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629
www.regencysuites.com
Luxurious
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BIKINGAug. 2 . . . . . . .Back Roads Motorcycle Charity
Poker Run, Warrenton,706-465-9604
Aug. 3 . . . . . . . . .Covington Century Bike Ride
800-616-8626
Aug. 9-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BRAG Summer Ride
Jasper, 770-498-5153
Aug. 15-17 . .Fool’s Gold Mt. Races & Festival
(100M & 50M), Dahlonega, 404-432-5841
Aug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tour de Rogers
Downtown Bremen, 770-537-4272
EQUESTRIAN SHOWSAug. 15-16 . . . . . . . .Kiwanis Rodeo, Blue Ridge
Fairgrounds, 706-258-2290
Aug. 15-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodeo, Circle J Arena
Madison, 706-215-5905
Aug. 22-23 . . . . . . .Villa Rica Frontiers’ Rodeo
Civic Center, 770-634-9650
Aug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . .American Jr. Rodeo Assn.
Circle J Arena, Madison, 706-818-2597
Aug. 29-31 .IPRA World Championship Rodeo
Cumming Fairgrounds, 770-781-3491
GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARKConyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com
Aug. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arabian Horse Show
Aug. 9-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fox GHJQ
Aug. 15-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Show Ventures
Aug. 16-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Pickett Rodeo
Aug. 23-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dressage Horse Show
Aug. 23-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fox Summer Classics
Aug. 30-Sept. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paint Horse Show
MISCELLANEOUSAug. 2 . . . .Open Tree Climb, Panola Mt. St. Pk.
Stockbridge, 1-4 p.m. 770-389-7801
Thru Aug. 3 . . .Ga. Wildlife Federation Atlanta
Buckarama, Atlanta Expo Ctr., 404-361-2000
Aug. 9, 23 . . . .Wilderness Survival, Providence
Canyon St. Pk., Lumpkin, 229-838-6202
Aug. 9-10 .Wilderness Survival, Amicalola Falls
St. Pk., Dawsonville, 706-265-1969Aug. 16 . .Ga.
Veterans St. Pk. Memorial Triathlon &
Duathlon, Cordele. 229-273-1668
Aug. 31 . . . . .Callaway Gardens Family Fitness
Triathlon, Pine Mt., 800-225-5292
RACINGATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Hampton, 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com
Aug. 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday Night Drags
Aug. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday Thunder Racing
ROAD ATLANTABraselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com
Aug. 29-31 . . . .AMA Suzuki Superbike Showdown
HIKES & RUNS(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races).
Aug. 2. . . . . . . . . . Thomson, 2M, 706-595-7777
Aug. 2 . . . . . Alpharetta, 5K/10K, 678-297-6150
Aug. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . Bowden, 5K, 678-333-5439
Aug. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-995-5620
Aug. 9. . . . . Flowery Branch, 5K, 770-967-8083
Aug. 9. . Warner Robins, 5K/10K, 478-972-2609
Aug. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Winder, 5K, 770-868-2917
Aug. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-231-9064
Aug. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . Rome, 5K, 706-235-3035
Aug. 23. . . . . . . . . Columbus, 5K, 706-366-4416
Aug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . Decatur, 5K, 404-966-7638
Aug. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-327-7738
August1 – First Friday, Downtown Acworth,
5-9 p.m. 770-974-3112.
1-2 – Summer Gospel Fest, Georgia World
Congress Center. 404-524-0976.
1-2 – Promise Keepers, Philips Arena. 404-
878-3000.
1-3 – National Black Arts Festival, various
venues. 505-730-7315.
1-10 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone
Mountain Park, nightly 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.
1-29 – Lunch on Broad, Broad Street,
Downtown, Fridays, 12-1:30 p.m. 404-658-1877.
1-29 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank
Museum, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.
2 – Smyrna Birthday Party with Banks &
Shane, Village Green, 6-10 p.m. 770-434-6600.
2 – 56th Old Soldiers Day Parade, 8:45 a.m.
678-297-6078.
2 – Friends of Alpharetta Library Book
Sale. 770-475-9214.
2 – Downtown Alpharetta Farmers
Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-402-5389.
2-30 – Farmers Market, Marietta Square,
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. 770-429-1115.
2-30 – Green Market, Piedmont Park,
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-875-7275.
2-31 – Atlantic Station Art & Antique
Market, Sat. & Sun. afternoons. 404-845-0793.
2-31 – Downtown Decatur Market,
Saturdays & Sundays. 404-845-0793.
3 – Kingsized, Heritage Green on the Sandy
Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, 7-8:30 p.m.
404-851-9111, x203.
3 – Georgia Bridal Show, Cobb Galleria
Centre. 770-955-8000.
5 – WWE Smackdown & ECW, Philips
Arena, 7:30 p.m. 404-878-3000.
5-28 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic
Pk., Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.
6-27 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial
Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.
7 – Turner First Thursday, downtown,
5-8 p.m. 404-658-1877.
7-28 – Thursdays at High Museum of Art,
5-8 p.m. 404-733-high.
8 – Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, Kennesaw
Community Center, 11 a.m. 770-422-9714.
8 – Jazz on Lawn with Marsha DuPree,
Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.
8-10 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.
13 – Callanwolde Coffee House, 7:30 p.m.
404-872-5338.
16 – BBQ, Blues, & Bluegrass Festival,
Harmony Park, Decatur, 2-11 p.m. 404-378-2678.
16-30 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone
Mountain Park, Sat., 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.
17 – Awake, My Soul: The Story of theSacred Harp, Hitson Activities Center, Sandy
Springs. 404-851-9111.
17 – Atlanta Concert Band, Roswell Cultural
Arts Center, 2:30 p.m. 770-594-6411.
17 – Slotin Folk Festival, North Atlanta
Trade Center, Norcross. 770-279-9899.
17 – 3rd Sundaes, Barrington Hall, Roswell,
1-3 p.m. 770-640-3855.
20-24 – Atlanta Underground Film
Festival. 404-523-2311.
21 – Alive After Five Street Party, Roswell’s
Historic District, 5-9 p.m. 770-640-3253.
21-23 – Whitman Coin & Collectibles
Atlanta Expo, Cobb Galleria Ctr. 404-214-4373.
22 – Glover Park Evening Concert, Marietta
Square. 770-794-5601.
22 – Music in Midtown, Margaret Mitchell
House, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 404-814-2054.
22-24 – Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival.
877-atl-hhff.
23 – Kipley Jazz Trio Concert, Art Place,
Marietta, 7 p.m. 770-509-2700.
23 – Movie: Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium,
Riverside Park, Roswell, dark. 770-594-6406.
23 – 4th Saturday Family Fun Day, Centen-
nial Olympic Park, noon-4 p.m. 404-223-4412.
23 – Blues for Bread Concert, Center Stage
Theatre, 8 p.m. 404-239-0058, x124.
23 – Laughter for Your Soul Comedy; R&B
Festival/Ricky Smiley, Civic Ctr. 404-523-6275.
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DixieLand Fun Park Near FayettevilleDixieLand Fun Park, a 25 acre family entertain-
ment center north of Fayetteville,
features a Screamin’ Swing, the
Drop Zone, Scrambler, Spider,
Scream’n Eagle Roller Coaster, a
giant slide, three go-kart tracks,
bumper boats, an arcade, antique
cars, 36 holes of miniature golf,
batting cages, a zip line, Sea
Serpent, and indoor bumper cars.
Small children will enjoy the
Playmaze with tunnels, slides,
ball pits, and stairways; kiddie
arcade; Jr. Ferris Wheel, indoor
playground, kiddie rides, and more.
The main building looks like a mining town as
does the Dahlonega Challenge Miniature Golf
Course with its waterfalls, rivers, caves, mine
shafts, mountain shack, and lake-side shack. The
park includes a large picnic pavil-
ion on the 180 foot bridge that
spans the three acre lake. All Day
Armbands, multiple tickets, indi-
vidual tickets, or group rates are
available. There are party rooms,
a banquet room, and a snack bar.
DixieLand Fun Park is open
daily during June, July, and the
first two weeks of August. The
remainder of the year it is open
weekends. Visit on the web
www.dixielandfunpark.com or
call 770-460-5862. To schedule a group, call
Dianne Williams at 770-461-9941. From Atlanta
take I -75S to Exit 237A. The park is 9 miles from
the exit at 1675 GA 85N.
August23 – German Bierfest, Woodruff Park, 2 p.m.
678-244-1528.
23-24 – Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry
Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 888-729-6904.
24 – Peachtree Latino Festival, Under-
ground Atlanta. 404-321-0663.
24 – Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’,
Roswell Square, 2-4 p.m. 770-312-6704.
(See Labor Day Section for eventsfor remainder of month.)
September12-14 – Scott Antique Market. Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.
25-28 – Atlanta Camping Show, Atlanta Expo
Center South. 404-366-5491 or 770-447-3334.
Georgia Marble FestivalOctober 4 & 5, 2008
706-692-5600 • www.georgiamarblefestival.com
Georgia Marble FestivalOctober 4 & 5, 2008
706-692-5600 • www.georgiamarblefestival.com
TATE DAYFirst Saturday in Novemberwww.marblevalleyfriends.com
TALKING ROCK
HERITAGE DAYSEvery 3rd Weekend in October
Westobou Festival in AugustaWith ten days and more than 200 performances, the inaugural
Westobou Festival will take place September 18-27 and will encom-pass downtown Augusta including Augusta State University and PaineCollege. It will be an eclectic mix of dance, music, theatre, and visualarts performances as well as exhibits.
Whether your passion is contemporary theatrical performances ortraditional symphony events, strolling through gallery exhibitions, orlistening to jazz, you’ll find it all and more at the Westobou Festival.There will be organ concerts, gospel choirs, chamber music, ballet, asilent movie, choral music, poetry readings, jazz, a tango festival,children’s musical theatre, and special exhibits at area museums andin the galleries and shops of Artists Row on Broad Street. Anotherhighlight will be the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s 28th Annual Artsin the Heart of Augusta Festival.
Each day and evening will feature an array of events by suchorganizations as the Augusta Ballet, Augusta Opera, Le Chat Noir, Augusta Symphony, AugustaConcert Band, Whiskey Painters of America, Magnolia Dance Theatre, Morris Museum of Art,Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Historic Augusta, The Imperial Theatre, Artists’ Row, AugustaState University, Clay Artists of the Southeast, Augusta Canal, The Terrell Foundation, andSacred Heart Cultural Center. Also performing will be the Lewis Family and Lizzie Long andWycliffe Gordon. The Westobou Festival Finale on Sept. 27 will feature an acoustic concert bysingers/songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt.
For a schedule of events visit www.westoboufestival.com or phone 706-826-4702.
Perspectives 2008: Georgia PotteryInvitational in Watkinsville
Perspectives 2008: Georgia Pottery Invitational will be held August30-September 17 at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) inWatkinsville. This 6th annual show and sale will feature the works of50 Georgia potters. More than 150 of their selected pieces will be onexhibit. A sale featuring the largest and finest selection of Georgia pot-tery will offer over 5000 pots. The exhibit and sale will be open dailyfrom 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The opening reception and preview sale will be
Friday, August 29,from 7-9 p.m. Ad-mission will be $5.
An exhibit highlighting seven Georgiaartists who use functional pottery forms intheir sculpture will be held in the MembersGallery at OCAF. Featured artists are AndyNasisse, Michael Schmidt, Donald Penny,Carissa Doying, Micah Cain, Mark Burleson,and Priscilla Hollingsworth.
A Pottery Workshop on August 30-31 from10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day will feature JudithDuff discussing “Creating Organic andFunctional Shapes and Surfaces.” The costwill be $135.
Self-guided studio tours on September 7from 1-5 p.m. will visit the following potters inthe Athens and Danielsville area: Tim Flinn,Minsoo Yuh, Allya Mcdonald, Annette Gates,David Morgan, and Rob Sutherland. Mapsare available at OCAF or online.
For information visit www.ocaf.com orphone 706-769-4565.
LYLE LOVETT
BY WILL LANGFORD
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BOLING PARK, CANTON
Sept. 27 & 28Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• HandmadeArts & Crafts
• Children’s Area • Food Concessions
• Market Place• Entertainment
Sponsored by the Service League of Cherokee County
770-704-5991 • www.riverfest.org
2008
Georgia Has a Kaleido
Sandy Springs A Place To VisitSandy Springs, only 15 miles north of Atlanta,
offers not only metropolitan amenities but also manyoutdoor retreats and one-of-a-kind venues. Well-known is Chastain Park with its outdoor stage andprominent performers. The Punchline ComedyTheatre books well-known comedians. The schedulesof both are in the Drama Section.
Concerts by the Springs will feature Kingsized onAugust 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Green on theSandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn. Balloonartists will be present for this free concert. 404-851-9111 or www.heritagesandysprings.org.
The Georgia-produced documentary, Awake, My Soul: The Story of the Sacred Harp, will bepresented August 17 at the Hitson Activities Center across from the Sandy Springs UnitedMethodist Church, 86 Mount Vernon Rd. This program, which is an in-depth look at the history,music, and traditions of Sacred Harp singing, will begin at 4 p.m. Admission will be free.www.heritagesandysprings.org.
The Sandy Springs Festival on Sept. 20-21 will feature a 5K/10K race, artist market, chil-dren’s rides, car show, food court, heritage crafters, live entertainment, a Comcast Tailgate areafor college football fans, a parking shuttle service, the Ga. Child ID program, and a concert bythe Tams. For Festival information visit www.sandyspringsfestival.org.
For information visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 866-511-7742.
Peach Blossom TrailPeaches are one of the most popular fruits in the United States and
have always been symbolic of something good as indicated by thesaying “pretty as apeach.” The State ofGeorgia is indeedfortunate to be sowell known for such awonderful commodity(although anyonewho has ever beenwhipped by aGeorgia peach twig
may not think so.) Today, Georgia is known asthe Peach State, not because it produces themost peaches, but rather because it was thebirthplace of the commercial peach industry.
When traveling in Georgia from mid-Maythrough August, the Peach Blossom Trailoffers several roadside stands where visitorscan find sweet Georgia peaches! During theirtravels down the trail, they can see thousandsof acres of peach orchards. There are sever-al farms that offer tours into the orchards, pro-viding a close look at the peach trees andinformation on the history of how this fruitfrom China made its way to Georgia.
The Peach Blossom Trail runs parallel to I-75. Get off the beaten path, and travel theTrail. But hurry! Peaches will be gone by theend of August and, and these sweet fruitswon’t be available again until next year.
For more information visit on the web atwww.peachblossomtrail.com.
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21st Annual
BigRed
AppleFestival
706-778-7875www.corneliageorgia.org
October 4SATURDAY 10 A.M.-5 P.M.
Arts • Crafts • Live MusicChildren’s Activities
Food • HayridesApple Pie Eating Contest
DOWNTOWN CORNELIAFun For Everyone!
BigRed
AppleFestival
scope of Things To Do
Whitman Coin and Collectibles Atlanta ExpoThe Whitman Coin and Collectibles Atlanta Expo will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in
Northwest Atlanta on August 21-23 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.daily. Parking and admission will be free.
“Sellers, collectors, and the general public all have agreat time in Atlanta,” said the show’s general managerDavid Crenshaw. “Dealers know they can do serious busi-ness here while enjoying the social life of a major city withSouthern charm. Collectors bring their families and make avacation of it. Atlanta has museums, art, sports, fine restau-rants, great hotels, and entertainment. Stone Mountain andDahlonega are both nearby, full of numismatic history.”
There will be educational seminars led by the collecting community’s foremost authorities,educational exhibits displaying some of the most popular coins and currency in the hobby, aspecial program for young collectors (Saturday morning), and book signings by the leadingauthors in the business. Also, the Professional Coin Grading Service will be on hand acceptingsubmissions and offering on-site grading. Phone 404-214-4373 or visit www.whitmanexpo.com.
Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival in ConyersThe 2nd Annual Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival presented by News/Talk 750 WSB AM at
the Georgia International Horse Park will be held August 23-24 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The outdoorfestival will feature wildlife exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities,local performances, children’s activities, arts, crafts, a birds of preyexhibit, reptile show, and more.
Steve Scruggs, the Snake Master, will present snakes from acrossNorth America. Wildlife Wonders, as seen on Discovery Channel, willgive guests a close encounter with different wild animals. Educator CarolBrown will tell Native American stories. O’Neil Williams, host of O’NeilOutside, will be at the WSB tent Saturday from noon-2 p.m.
See native wildlife. Learn the basics of fly-fishing, archery, and hunt-ing with hands-on demonstrations. Watch re-enactors show how Creekand Cherokee Indians lived off the land and how the influence of earlysettlers changed their lives.
Located across from the Georgia International Horse Park, just off I-20, the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center has walking trails, observation docks overlooking thewetlands, and a canoe launch. Festival admission will be $5 per person with children 4 andunder free. Parking will be free. For information call the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606 or 800-CONYERS or visit www.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com.
September 12-13Fun For All Ages!
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Miss Pepper Festival Pageant
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Gospel Music
Arts & Crafts Vendors (5-10:30 p.m.)
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Parade • Arts & Crafts
Food • Recipe Contest
Kiddie Park with Inflatables
Musical Entertainment • Dancers & Cloggers
Dog Frisbee Show • Mr. Beauty Contest (6 p.m.)
Dance/Concert at Ponder Park (8 p.m.-12 midnight)
Hwy. 319 South • OMEGA, GA
www.omegapepperfestival.com229-528-4400
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The Atlanta Camping ShowAtlanta dealers will be having a close-out sale on all 2008 models at huge discounts during
the Atlanta Camping & RV Fall Show September 25-28 at theAtlanta Expo Center South (exit 55 off I-285).
This, the largest RV show in Georgia, will be aSupermarket of campers featuring Class A motorhomes, 5th wheels, travel trailers, Class C mini-motorhomes, van campers, folding camping trailers, and toy-haulers, all with special low show prices. Dealers fromacross the region will be under the same roof. Shoppers can find instant financing and insurancereps all on the same floor. There will be more than 60 booths providing information on camping,campgrounds, vacation destinations, RV organizations, RV equipment and accessories, storage,and maintenance. There will be educational seminars, cooking demonstrations, and prizes.
Show hours will be Thursday 11-7, Friday 11-7, Saturday 10-7, and Sunday 11-5. Admissionwill be $10/adults; $9 for 55 and over; $5 for 6-16; and free/under 6. Parking will be free. Seewebsite for $1 Off coupon.
For more information call 770-447-3334 (office) or 404-366-5491 (show); [email protected]; or visit www.atlantarvshow.com.
Apple Pickin’ Jubilee in EllijayThe 13th annual Apple Pickin’ Jubilee will be held Sept. 13-14, Sept. 20-21, and Sept. 27-28
from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Hillcrest Orchards, nine miles east of Ellijay on Hwy. 52.Pick your own apples. Milk Buttercup the cow. Meet Barney
the Talking Bull. Ride the Time Twister back to the early 1900’s.Ride the new pedal cart track. There will be pig races, ponyrides, face painting, honey bee demonstrations, apple bobbin’,corn shelling, clogging, country bands, and wagon rides. Visitthe Moonshine Museum, the Farm House Museum, the pettingfarm, the Children’s Play Area with a giant slide, and theEnchanted Forest and Nature Trail with scenes from nurseryrhymes and fairy tales.
An operating gristmill will be grinding corn and selling corn-meal. Grandma’s Bakery will serve fried apple pies, apple cider,apple fritters, apple cider donuts, fudge, and homemade icecream. There will also be mountain barbecue and other vittles.
All activities except U-Pic will continue every weekend inOctober for the same $5 admission fee. There will be a separate $3 admission to the pettingfarm. For more information, visit www.hillcrestorchards.net or phone 706-273-3838.
Roosevelt AirportTRADING POST
And Flea MarketAntiques, Collectibles, & More
Minutes from FDR’s Little WhiteHouse in Warm Springs
Open Friday-Saturday 10-6Sunday 1-4
OPEN LABOR DAY9656 Roosevelt Hwy. 27/41
Between Greenville and Warm Springs706-656-6155
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Blue and Gray MuseumFitzgerald Fire Engine
Museumand so
much more . . .
in the City where America reunited
20 miles from I-75, Exit 82www.fitzgeraldga.org1-800-386-4642
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Riverfest 2008 in CantonThe Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at Boling
Park in Canton September 27-28. This 24th annual juriedshow will feature the work of over 200 artists and craftsmenfrom around the USA including fine art, paintings, jewelry,pottery, quilts, furniture, clothing, florals, baskets, dolls, andother unique gift items.
Entertainment will feature bands, cloggers, dancers, andsingers. The Market Place will offer fresh produce, flowers,and homemade goodies such as jellies and jams, relishes, and fudge. The concession area willinclude a variety of food from Cajun treats to fruit smoothies to roasted corn. The children’s areawill have inflatable games, face painting, rock climbing, pony rides, steam engine train rides, andhands-on activities.
Admission will be $5/adults with children 12 and under free. Festival hours will be Saturdayfrom 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking will be free. All proceeds go toproviding help for the needy children of Cherokee County through medical and dental services,shelter, utilities, clothing, and food. Take I-75 North to I-575 North to Exit 16. For informationphone 770-704-5991 or visit www.riverfest.org.
Plains Peanut FestivalThe Plains Peanut Festival on September 27 will honor the peanut
industry, the peanut farmer, and Plains’ native son, Jimmy Carter, the39th President of the U.S. Admission and parking will be free. Forinformation call 229-824-5373 or visit www.plainsgeorgia.com.
There will be a one mile Fun Run at 8 a.m. and a 5K Road Raceat 8:30 a.m. with Pres. Carter presenting awards for these events at10 a.m. from the platform of the depot which was headquarters for hiscampaign in the 1970’s. Arts, crafts, and food vendors will open at 9 a.m. with continuous entertainment in Maxine Reese Park and onMain Street. A parade will begin at 11 a.m. A Peanut Pavilion will offerexhibits on the peanut industry and yummy samples. The Carters willhave a book signing starting at 1:30 p.m. with a limit of three booksper person.
The SAM Shortline Excursion Train will run shuttles Saturday afternoon. The Musical folkplay, If These Sidewalks Could Talk, will be performed at the school on Friday and Saturdayevenings at 7:30 p.m. Pres. Carter will be teaching Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Churchin Plains on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. An afternoon softball game will have Pres. Carter andthe U.S. Secret Service challenging the Plains High School Alumni.
HILLCREST ORCHARDS
706-273-3838
HILLCREST ORCHARDSHwy. 52, 9 miles east of Ellijay
706-273-3838www.hillcrestorchards.net
Pick your
own apples.
Barney the Talking Bull - Cow Milking - Pig RacesWagon Rides - Music - Petting Farm - Pedal KartsFood - Moonshine & Farmhouse Museums and more!
9 a.m.-6 p.m. • $5 per person(Petting Farm admission add $3 per person)
Pick your
own apples.
APPLE PICKIN’JUBILEE
Sept. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28
APPLE PICKIN’JUBILEE
Sept. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28
13thAnnual13thAnnual
Lake Hartwell
Mountain Lakes Vacation Centeroffers over 75 rental cabins for
Family Vacations &Romantic Weekends
800-610-0020www.TheLakeStore.com
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Big Red Apple Festival in CorneliaThe 21st annual Big Red Apple Festival will be held in downtown Cornelia on Saturday, October
4, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.This family-oriented event will feature live music as well as kiddie rides, facepainters, arts, crafts, and plenty of food.
The award-winning Apple City Cloggers will perform;and on the depot stage there will be gospel music all day.New this year will be the apple pie eating contest whichwill be held on the big stage at Apple Tree Alley. A hayrideto the Historic Chenocetah Tower for a tour of the towerwill be available for a small fee. Art and craft vendor appli-cations are available at www.corneliageorgia.org.
Visit Cornelia for the festival, the history, and thequaint downtown shops. To go to Cornelia, take I-85N to Hwy. 985N. For more information con-tact Andrea Harper, Better Hometown Manager, at 706-778-7875 or [email protected].
Trains, Planes, and Automobiles in HamptonThe City of Hampton will celebrate its historic role in transportation on Saturday, August 30.
The event will be staged in the downtown district of Hampton which is currently going through aface-lift. The event will be sponsored by the DowntownDevelopment Authority, and all proceeds will go towards theimprovements of downtown.
Vintage cars, a trackless train, model train displays, trans-portation art, train memorabilia, and food vendors will be in thedowntown district. Pan Pacific, Army Aviation, and Dixie Wingswill be participating. There will be a shuttle bus from downtownescorting guests to the nearby Tara field airport to view vintageplanes, a military static fly over, and helicopter rides.
Tickets will be available the day of the event at the Traindepot. They will be $10 for adults and $5 for children with children under 6 free.
For more information, contact Patti Battle at 770-946-4306; vendors may go to the website atwww.cityofhampton-ga.gov.
The Inventions of LeonardodaVinciJuly 19-October 11
Explore the fascinating world and genius mind ofLeonardo daVinci! Showcasing 16 models ofLeonardo daVinci’s inventions, including a flying
machine, helicopter, parachute, anemometer, paddle wheel ship, military tank and printing press.
One Seventh Street on the Riverwalk • Augusta, GA706-821-0200
www.NationalScienceCenter.org
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Roosevelt Airport Trading Post & Flea MarketNear Warm Springs
Antiques and collectibles are among the items forsale at the Roosevelt Airport Trading Post and FleaMarket on Hwy. 27/41 between Greenville and WarmSprings. The Trading Post is located four miles north ofWarm Springs, the town in which President FranklinDelano Roosevelt was treated for polio, and the homeof FDR’s Little White House. The building in which theTrading Post is located was built in the mid-1950’s andwas formerly the old state prison. The prison was
opened in 1956 with a capacity of 120 inmates and was closed in 1969.An easy drive from Atlanta, Newnan, and Columbus, the Trading Post is south of Atlanta off
I-85S, Moreland exit. The Trading Post is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. andSundays from 1-4 p.m. It will also be open on Labor Day. For further information or to rent vendorspace contact Gail Robinson at 706-656-6155.
Omega Pepper FestivalThe 5th annual Omega Pepper Festival will be
held September 12-13 at Ponder Park in Omegawhich is located on Hwy. 319S between Tifton andMoultrie.
Preceding the festival, a Miss Pepper FestivalPageant will be held August 9 at the Tift Theatre inTifton. For information and applications contactYolanda Baker at 229-528-4400.
The actual Festival will begin on Friday evening,Sept. 12, with gospel music featuring the Revelatorsand Cook Family. Arts and crafts vendors will be open.
Saturday’s events will include a parade at 10:30 a.m., a pepper recipe contest, arts andcrafts, food, a K9 Frisbee show, a mechanical bull, and musical entertainment including dancersand cloggers. A Kiddie Park will have games and activities for the children including a rock wall,Orbitron, slide, unclimbable ladder, obstacle course, and 4 in 1 Safari Bus. A Mr. Beauty Contestwill be held at 6 p.m. A dance and concert will be held at Ponder Park from 8-12 p.m. featuringthe well-known band The Fabulous Classics.
For more information or a vendor application call Yolanda Baker at 229-528-4400; e-mail [email protected]; or visit www.omegapepperfestival.com.
The Big Haynes Creek Wildlife FestivalAugust 23-24
10 AM-5 PMSomething for the Entire Family . . .
BIRDS OF PREY H ARTS & CRAFTS H LIVING HISTORY H REPTILE SHOW
STEVE SCRUGGS, THE SNAKE MASTER H WILDLIFE WONDERS
NATIVE AMERICAN STORIES H CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Learn to Fly Fish, the basics of Archery, or take aHunting 101 course on-site.
Presented
by:
The Georgia International Horse ParkOnly 25 Miles east of Atlanta!
$5 Admission Fee & Free ParkingChildren 4 and under are Free
770-602-2606www.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com
Discover Thomas!Classic Storybook Engine Chugs
Into A Station Near You!Purchase your tickets by September
15th and receive $2 off regular ticketprice. Use the promo code “GA” at
www.ticketweb.com. Group rates also available.
SAMSHORTLINEExcursion Train
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Dalton, A Destination Worth DiscoveringDiscover Dalton, nestled in the foothills of Northwest Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and
only 87 miles north of Atlanta just off I-75. There are many events planned for the Dalton areathis summer and fall!
See why Dalton is considered international by attend-ing the Cultural Expo in downtown Dalton on August 10.
Are you a history buff? If so, step back in time duringthe Tunnel Hill Civil War Battle Reenactment onSeptember 6-7. You will not only be able to visit suttlertents and be a part of battle, but you can also visit theHeritage Center and the W & A Railroad Tunnel.
Looking for a more colorful, artistic twist? Venture intodowntown Dalton and visit the state’s oldest multi-disci-pline Creative Arts Guild and attend their 45th FestivalSeptember 20-21. The Farmer’s Market, held every 2ndand 4th Saturday, features local artisans as well as an abundant supply of local, fresh produce.
For information on the Dalton area, visit www.VisitDaltonGA.com or call 1-800-331-3258.
Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in ClarkesvilleThe Chattahoochee Mountain Fair will be held September 5-13 at the Habersham County
Fairgrounds in Clarkesville. The first weekend will feature a rodeoand performances by the Watkins Family and Mike Rogers Bandon Friday; a pageant, rodeo, magician Kyle Jarrard, and music byThe Journeymen on Saturday; and karaoke on Sunday.
Stage performances the following week will feature a talent showon Monday; youth night featuring chorus, bands, and dance onTuesday; Wild Herd and Monica Spears on Wednesday; the SingingCookes and the Marksmen on Thursday; Mustang Sally and Haywirecountry music on Friday; and Mustang Sally and Southland Band onSaturday. There will be a hot dog eating contest on Fri., Sept. 12, at5 p.m. and a championship horse show on Sat., Sept. 13, at 5 p.m.
The carnivalpromises newand exciting
rides. There will also be a petting zoo, bearshow, puppet show, magic show, demonstra-tions, flower show, horse and livestock shows,art show, bingo, foods, and more. For moreinformation phone 706-499-5681 or visitwww.habershamchamber.com.
Jekyll Island BeachMusic Festival
The Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival onAugust 15-17 will feature the Swingin’M e d a l l i o n sperforming atthe Conven-tion Centeron Friday andS a t u r d a yn i g h t s .Parties bothnights run from 8-12.
A Free Beach Blast Concert on Saturdaybehind the Beachdeck will have performanc-es by the Ricky Godfrey Band, SecondChange, and the Swingin’ Medallions.
For information phone 877-4jekyll or visitwww.jekyllisland.com or comecoastawhile.com.
September 27thSeptember 27thSATURDAY
One Mile Fun Run/5K Road RaceArts & Crafts Vendors • Exhibits
Road Race and Post Card Awards • PresentationMain Street Parade • President & Mrs. Carter’s Book Signing
SAM Shortline Train Rides • EntertainmentFolk Play: “If These Sidewalks Could Talk”
SUNDAY
Sunday School with President CarterSoftball Game Secret Service vs. Plains Alumni
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A Marvelous Time in Pickens County!The Georgia Marble Festival will be held October 4-5 in Jasper. The festival will begin
Saturday at 8 a.m. with a road race through downtown. The parade down Main Street will beginat 10 a.m. with Rumble in the Mountains, a motorcycle ride, leaving from the parade. There willbe a juried arts and crafts area, a fine arts exhibit, entertainment, and a variety of foods. The
festival will be held at Lee NewtonPark Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parkingand shuttles will be free; festivalentrance will be $5/adults and $3/ students 6 and up.
Two hour tours to the cavernousmarble quarries will relate the historyof the marble valley and include wonderful marble sculptures andstructures in Pickens County.
Other events follow in Pickens County during the Marbleous Month. The Jasper AntiqueAssn. will have an Autumn Antique Treasure Hunt Oct. 11-12 with a dozen antique dealers marking down prices. Talking Rock Heritage Days on Oct. 18-19 will feature local antique storesand non-stop activities. Tate will offer arts and crafts, music, food, and fellowship on Nov. 1. TheTaste of Pickens will be held Nov. 8 at Appalachian Tech from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Main StreetMania in Jasper on Aug. 8, Sept. 13, and Oct. 4 will feature regional bands performing from 7-11 p.m. and open air seating at restaurants.
For information phone 706-692-5600 or visit www.pickenschamber.com.
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LABOR DAY WEEKEND CALENDAR
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August29-30 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Sky High Hot Air
Balloon Festival, Callaway Gdns. 800-255-5292.
29-30 – SAVANNAH – Craft Brew Fest,
International Trade Center. 912-644-6452.
29-31 – DECATUR – AJC Decatur Book
Festival. 404-645-9331.
29-31 – DECATUR – Atlanta Antiquarian
Book Fair, Decatur Conf. Ctr. 706-789-3206.
29-31 – HOMER – Labor Day Festival, Court-
house Square. 706-677-3510.
29-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – Dragon*Con,
Hyatt Regency Atlanta. 770-909-0115.
29-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – Montreux Jazz Fes-
tival Atlanta, Underground Atl. 404-817-6818.
29-Sept. 1 – COLUMBUS – Used Book
Sale, Daniel Middle School. 706-324-0249.
29-Sept. 1 – McRAE – A Very Unlabor Day,
Little Ocmulgee State Park. 229-868-7474.
30 – ACWORTH – Classic Car Show, down-
town, 4-10 p.m. 770-974-1813.
30 – APPLING – Watermelon Wallow,
Mistletoe State Park, 10-11 a.m. 706-541-0321.
30 – CARTERSVILLE – Flintknapping,
Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.
30 – CLEVELAND – Weekend Car Show,
White County High School. 706-892-9407.
30 – CONYERS – Celebrate Freedom Concert
with Luis Palati, Ga. Int’l. Horse Park. 770-602-2606.
30 – FITZGERALD – Labor Day “Living
History,” Jefferson Davis Site. 229-831-2335.
30 – FLOVILLA – Labor Day Celebration,
Indian Springs St. Pk., 2-4 p.m. 770-504-2277.
30 – FORT GAINES – Labor Day Celebration
& Luau, George T. Bagby St. Pk. 229-768-2571.
30 – HAMPTON – Trains, Planes, & Auto-
mobiles Celebration. 770-946-4306.
30 – LUMPKIN – Fiddle Contests, Westville
Village. 888-733-1850.
30 – RICHMOND HILL – Labor Day at Fort
McAllister State Park. 912-727-2339.
30 – SAVANNAH – Tools and Skills that Built
a Colony, Wormsloe Historic Site. 912-353-3023.
30 – SAVANNAH – Fort Jackson Auction &
Low Country Boil. 912-232-3945.
30-31 – ACWORTH – Love the Lake Festival,
Cauble Park. 770-423-1330.
30-31 – ATLANTA – Corks & Forks Food &
Wine Event, Grant Park, 1 p.m. 404-521-0938.
30-31 – ATLANTA – Grant Park Summer
Shade Festival. 404-521-0938.
30-31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Marketplace
Heritage Festival, Mt. Life Museum. 706-745-5493.
30-31 – CHICKAMAUGA – Celtic & Heritage
Festival, Lee and Gordon’s Mill. 706-375-3177.
30-31 – ROME – Armuchee Bluegrass Festival,
Armuchee Saddle Club, Hwy. 140. 800-444-1834.
30-31 – ROME – Running Water Pow Wow,
downtown. 800-444-1834.
30-31 – SAVANNAH – Blue vs. Gray End of
Summer Celebration, Fort Pulaski. 912-786-5787.
30-31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Arts &
Crafts Show, Postel Park. 912-262-0628.
30-Sept. 1 – KINGSLAND – Labor Day
Catfish Festival, Historic District. 800-433-0225.
30-Sept. 1 – MARIETTA – Art in the Park,
Marietta Square. 770-429-1115.
30-Sept. 1 – NEWNAN – Powers’ Cross-
roads Country Fair & Art Festival. 770-253-2011.
30-Sept. 1 – NEWNAN – Moss Oak Planta-
tion Country Crafts Festival. 800-826-9382.
30-Sept. 1 – OMAHA – Labor Day Weekend
on the Lake, Florence Marina St. Pk. 229-838-4706.
30-Sept. 1 – WARM SPRINGS – Swim in His-
toric Pools, FDR’s Little White House. 706-655-5870.
30-Sept. 17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspec-
tives 2008: Georgia Pottery Invitational, Oconee
Cultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565.
31 – DECATUR – Atlanta Caribbean Jerk
Festival, Panthersville Stadium. 678-760-8543.
31 – ELLIJAY – Ellijay Under the Stars. 706-
635-7400.
31 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Sunday Dinner
Dance, J.I. Club Hotel, 6 p.m. 912-635-2600.
31 – LAKELAND – Flatlanders Frolic, Main
Street. 229-482-9755.
31 – ROSWELL – End of Summer Celebration,
H.S. Stadium, Roswell, 5:30 p.m. 770-594-6134.
31 – SAVANNAH – Labor Union Picnic,
Roundhouse Railroad Museum. 912-507-8037.
31 – STONE MOUNTAIN – Last Blast of
Summer Concert, Stone Mtn. Pk. 770-498-5690.
31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sounds of
Motown, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666.
31 – TYBEE ISLAND – Labor Day Beach Bash.
912-786-5444.
31-Sept. 1 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK –
Lasershow Spectacular, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.
September1 – BLUE RIDGE – Labor Day BBQ & Entertain-
ment, City Park, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 706-455-3818.
1 – FORT MORRIS – Labor Day Commem-
oration, Fort Morris Historic Site. 912-884-5999.
1 – FORT OGLETHORPE – Labor Day at the
Post, 6th Cavalry Museum. 706-861-2860.
1 – JULIETTE – Folklife Celebration, Jarrell
Plantation, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 478-986-5172.
1 – LUMPKIN – Labor Day Activities,
Providence Canyon State Park. 229-838-6202.
Events sometimes change, so phone for information before driving long distances.
CLASSIC CHASTAINAtlanta, 404-733-5000, www.classicchastain.org
Aug. 1 Hootie & BlowfishAug. 2 Crosby, Stills, & NashAug. 6 Bluegrass & Marty StuartAug. 8 HippiefestAug. 9 Gipsy KingsAug. 13 Beach Boys & ASOAug. 22 G. Love; John Butler TrioAug. 23 Sister Hazel & ASOAug. 27 Erykah BaduAug. 29 Regeneration Tour
COBB ENERGY CENTREAtlanta, 404-817-8700, cobbenergycentre.com
Aug. 2 Return to ForeverAug. 23 Loretta Lynn
FOX THEATREAtlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org
Aug. 1-3 The Color PurpleAug. 15-24 High School MusicalAug. 27 My Morning JacketAug. 7,8,10,30 Movies
MABLE HOUSE BARNES AMPHITHEATeRMableton, 770-819-7765,ww.mablehouseamphitheater.com
Aug. 2 Kool & The GangAug. 9 Starship & Mickey ThomasAug. 15 Creedence Clearwater RevisitedAug. 30 Craig Morgan & Danielle Peck
GWINNETT CENTERDuluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com
Aug. 13 Nine Inch NailsAug. 18 American Idol Live
LAKEWOOD AMPHITHEATERAtlanta, 404-627-9704, www.hob.com
Aug. 1 Rascal Flatts & Taylor SwiftAug. 3 Projekt RevolutionAug. 9 Flashback FestivalAug. 12 Rockstar Energy Mayhem FestivalAug. 13 Jack JohnsonAug. 20 Jonas Brothers
PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATREAtlanta, 770-335-8484, www.punchline.com
Aug. 1-2 Kathleen MadiganAug. 7-10 Billy GardellAug. 12 Clean Comedy NightAug. 14-17 Craig RobinsonAug. 22-23 Kevin PollakAug. 28-31 Tom Rhodes
VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATREAtlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com
Aug. 2 Julie AndrewsAug. 8,14,16 Atlanta Symphony OrchestraAug. 15 Charlie Daniels BandAug. 17 Boston & StyxAug. 23 Stone Temple PilotsAug. 27 Rod StewartAug. 29 John Mayer Starfest
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Blairsville,Georgia
Explore the beautyof our . . .
• Rushing Waterfalls
• Hiking Trails filled with Scenic Beauty
• Fishing, Boating and other WaterSports on beautiful Lake Nottely
• Annual Butternut Creek Festival in July
• Peace and Quiet of Nature
All this and more . . .only110 miles north of Atlanta.
P.O. Box 789 • Blairsville, GA 30514
706-745-5789 • Toll-free 877-745-5789
www.blairsvillechamber.com
Blairsville,Georgia
All this and more . . .only110 miles north of Atlanta.
P.O. Box 789 • Blairsville, GA 30514
706-745-5789 • Toll-free 877-745-5789
www.blairsvillechamber.com
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6th Annual
Perspectives 2008Georgia Pottery Invitational
August 30 - September 17
Exhibit of Works by 50 Georgia Potters
Largest and Finest Selection of Georgia Potteryfor Sale – Over 5,000 Pots!
Exhibit and Sale Open Daily 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
6th Annual
Perspectives 2008Georgia Pottery Invitational
August 30 - September 17
Opening Reception and Preview Sale – Friday,August 29, 7-9 p.m.$5 admission
Pottery workshops and studio tours available.
OCAF Center, 34 School StreetWatkinsville, GA
706-769-4565 • www.ocaf.com