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To GEORGIA Summer 2011
GuideGuideTo GEORGIA
Events
Attractions
Fairs & Festivals
Kingsland, GeorgiaHome of the Famous Catfish Festival
Hospitality HighwayCentury Ride
July 10
The ride starts at Exit 7 of Georgia Route 400 andwinds through Sandy Springs and four other citiesincluding other scenic areas of North Fulton. Thereare 9-mile, 22-mile, 60-mile, and 100-mile options.
• The ride is open to anyone 14 years of age or older• $40 registration before July 3
• $45 after July 3, including day of registration• Registration 5:15 a.m. • Race begins 6 a.m.
For information on registration, visitwww.400century.com
For lodging and other events inand around Sandy Springs:
www.visitsandysprings.org / 866-511-7742
GuideTo GEORGIAGuideTo GEORGIA
Volume 51 Number 2Summer June/July/August 2011
CONTENTSLabor Day Events . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5Metro Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9Sporting Events . . . . . . . . . . . .10-13Entertainment Venues . . . . . .14-15Summer Events in Georgia . . .16-25July 4th Events . . . . . . . . . . . .26-28Theatre & Music . . . . . . . . . . .29-30
ON THE COVERKingsland, set in the scenic coastal section of
Georgia, is the home of the famous CatfishFestival which is held on Labor Day weekendevery year. See article on page 4. The cover paint-ing entitled “Flood Tide,” is by Georgia artistGlenda Cason who has been living on the coastand painting for over 20 years. Her still lifes andpanoramas depict the ocean, beaches, andmarshland as well as floral scenes from acrossthe Southeast, but she specializes in the naturalbeauty of Georgia’s salt marsh landscapes. Herpaintings are all created on linen, which has afiber content she prefers to use. Her work can befound in a number of prestigious corporate andprivate collections in the United States andGreat Britain. Cason’s paintings can be seenonline at www.glendacasongallery.com; she canbe contacted at 912-634-5982. Her paintingsare also at the Left Bank Gallery on St. SimonsIsland; visit www.leftbankartgallery.com orphone 800-336-9469.
GUIDE TO GEORGIA801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816Phone 706-846-2620, Fax 706-846-2620E-mail [email protected]
Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/EditorHayley Yawn . . . . . .Publisher’s AssistantDebi Richardson . . . . . . . .Graphic Editor803-259-1990, [email protected]
The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is thepremiere publication for information on activities andentertainment in Georgia. Four issues are published eachyear, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 GeorgiaWelcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, andnumerous other outlets as well as to subscribers.Subscription is $10 per year. Contents are copy righted andmay not be reproduced without permission.
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Labor Day Catfish Festival in KingslandThe 29th Annual Labor Day Catfish Festival will be held in downtown Kingsland September
3-5. The festival will kick off Saturday at 7 a.m. with a 5K run sponsored by the Camden MiracleLeague (www.camdenmiracleleague.com). More than 75 booths featuring handmade originalarts & crafts, antiques, and collectibles will be open Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 p.m. andMonday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. There will also bean antique classic car, truck, and tractorexhibition by the Southeast Georgia Car andTruck Club.
Free outdoor performances on Saturdaythrough Monday will feature many bandsand entertainers, and the full schedule canbe found on the festival website. Visitors areencouraged to take lawn chairs and beachblankets. Reserved seating for the elderlyand disabled will be available under acanopy adjacent to the stage.
The weekend menu will include succulent Southern fried catfish, grits,coleslaw, hush puppies, and iced tea. Catfish nuggets and fries will also be offered a la carte.Serving time will begin at 12 p.m. each day. A variety of other festival foods will be available; andthe Kingsland Lions Club will serve a pancake breakfast on Labor Day.
The Labor Day parade at 10 a.m. will feature Kingsley the Lion, Cecil the Catfish, and theCamden County High School Marching Band. The amusement area, open from Saturday noonthrough Monday evening, will feature pony rides, kiddie train, inflatables, bungee jump, and amining attraction. For information, call 912-729-4382 or visit www.kingslandcatfishfestival.com.
September1 – DECATUR – Jazz Night, Scottish Rite
Courtyard, 7-9 p.m. 404-370-0888.2 – BLAIRSVILLE – Concert, Old Court -
house, 7 p.m. 706-745-5493.2 – DAHLONEGA – Remember When Band,
Downtown, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 706-864-6133.2 – LUMPKIN – Homeschool Day, Westville.
888-733-1850.2 – MARIETTA – First Friday Art Walk. 770-
429-1115.
2 – SAVANNAH – Craft Brew Low CountryCuisine, Civic Center, 6 p.m. 912-447-4000.
2-4 – DECATUR – AJC Decatur Book Festival,Downtown. 404-471-5769.
2-4 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Sky High Hot AirBalloon Festival, Callaway Gdns. 800-callaway.
2-5 – ATLANTA – DragonCon, Downtown.Parade Saturday 10 a.m. 770-909-0115.
2-5 – TALLULAH FALLS – Holiday GorgeFloor Hike, 10 a.m. 706-754-7981.
3 – ATLANTA – Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game,Georgia Dome. 404-223-9200.
3 – DECATUR – Concert, Square, 7-9:30 p.m.404-370-4100.
3 – ELLIJAY – 3 Rivers Music Jam/MikeWatson Band, Dntn., 6-10 p.m. 706-635-7400.
3 – MARIETTA – Art in the Park, Glover Park.770-429-1115.
3 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Folklife Festival& Folk Pottery Sale, Art Center. 706-878-3300.
3 – SAVANNAH – Craft Brew Fest, CivicCenter, noon. 912-447-4000.
3 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jam, GoldMuseum, 2-5 p.m. 706-864-2257.
3 – RICHMOND HILL – Labor Day at FortMcAllister. 912-727-2339.
3 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Folklife Festival,Community Center. 706-878-3300.
HHLABOR DAY EVENTSHH
Powers Festival in NewnanPowers Festival in Newnan will be held Labor Day Weekend, September 3-5, from 9 a.m.-
5 p.m. daily. Admission will be $7 with children 6 and under free. Parking will be free.Over 100 artists from all over the U.S. will exhibit
and sell folk crafts, needlecrafts, jewelry, paintings,mixed media, pottery, sculpture, and creative craftsmade of fiber, glass, leather, metal, and wood. Therewill be demonstrations of plantation skills such asblacksmithing, chair caning/weaving, broom making,sorghum syrup milling, yarn spinning, and the originalPowers Plantation grist mill will be in operation. Therewill be a variety of delicious country cooking fromwhich to choose. A three day “Concert for Charity” willfeature country, gospel, folk, and contemporary musicat the main stage with other stages located throughout
the grounds. For more information, phone 770-253-2011, e-mail [email protected], orvisit www.powersfestival.org.
September3-4 – SAVANNAH – Labor Day Weekend,
Skidaway Island. 912-398-2300. Labor DayCelebration on River Street. 912-234-0295.
3-5 – NEWNAN – Powers Festival. 770-253-2011.
3-5 – KINGSLAND – 29th Annual Labor DayCatfish Festival, Downtown. 912-729-4382.
3-5 – OMAHA – Labor Day on the Lake,Florence Marina State Park. 229-838-4706.
3-5 – SAVANNAH – Tools & Skills that Builta Colony, Wormsloe, 1-4 p.m. 912-353-3023.
3-5 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK –Lasershow Spectacular, 8:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.
3-5 – WARM SPRINGS – Swim the WarmSprings-FDR Little White House. 706-655-5870.
3-6 – CALHOUN – Labor Day Weekend,Calhoun KOA. 706-629-7511.
4 – HIAWASSEE – Fireworks Display, RidgesResort, 7-10 p.m. 706-896-2262.
4 – TYBEE ISLAND – Labor Day Beach Bash,Pier & Pavilion. 912-786-5444.
5 – CALHOUN – Pianist Adam Burnette/Soprano Sylvia McNair, 1st UMC. 706-403-4598.
5 – MIDWAY – Labor Day Commemoration,Fort Morris, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 912-884-5999.
5 – WARM SPRINGS – Labor DayCelebration. 800-337-1927.
HHLABOR DAY EVENTSHH
Peppermint Pony RidesIdeal for
Parties, Festivals, Corporate Events,Family Reunions, & Fund-raisers
•5 pony carousel•4 pony carousel•hand-led ponies
Experienced withattention to detail.
770-682-5789 • [email protected]
I-75 Exits 142, 146, and 149478-825-3733
www.peachchamber.com
We Put The Peach
In Georgia!
LanesMasse Lane Gardens
Jolly Nut • Pearson FarmsCow and Calf Art Gallery
Byron CVB • Georgia Bob'sCain River Vineyard
I-75 Exits 142, 146, and 149478-825-3733
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METRO ATLANTASandy Springs – A Diverse Place to Visit
Sandy Springs, only 15 miles north of Atlanta, offers not only metropolitan amenities but also many outdoor retreats and one-of-a-kind venues.
The Chattahoochee River Race & Festival on June 11 will beginat Garrard Landing Park and end at Riverside Park in Roswell, thesite of a family-friendly festival, music, vendors, and awards presen-tation. The competitive race will be 10 miles while recreational paddlers will take the 8-mile course. 404-352-9828, x12.
The Hospitality Highway Century Ride on July 10 will include100M, 60M, 22M, and 9M rides and will be open to anyone 14 yearsof age or older. The ride will start at Ga. 400, exit 7, and will windthrough Sandy Springs and four other cities as well as through otherscenic areas of North Fulton.
The Heritage Sandy Springs Beer Fest on August 13 from 4-8 p.m. will feature foreign, U.S.,and local beers as well as music and food vendors. 404-851-9111, x203.
Concerts at Heritage Green will featureBanks & Shane on June 5, Departure, theJourney Tribute Band on June 15, Haywire onJuly 10, My Favorite Baldwin on July 20, TheBreakfast Club on Aug. 7, and Crash Davis onAug. 17. Events at theaters and venues canbe found in special sections in this issue.
For information, visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 866-511-7742. TheSandy Springs Hospitality & TourismWelcome Center is located in the ParksideShopping Center at 5920 Roswell Road,Suite A-118.
All Summer EventsJune 1-Aug. 7, Aug. 13, 20, 27 – Laserfest,
Stone Mountain Park, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.June 2-Aug. 25 – Alive After 5, Roswell
Historic District, Thursdays. 770-640-3253.June 2-Aug. 30 – Music at Noon, Cen ten -
nial Olympic Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m.404-223-4412.
June 1-Aug. 31 – Wednesday WindDown,Cen tennial Olympic Pk., 5-30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.
June 3, July 1, Aug. 5 – First Friday ArtWalk, Marietta Square. 770-429-1115.
June 3-Aug. 26 – Martinis & IMAX, Fern -bank, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.
June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 – Roswell RiversidePark Concerts, 7-9 p.m. 770-640-3253.
June 17, July 15, Aug. 19 – Friday Jazz,High Museum, 5-10 p.m. 404-733-4437.
June 25, July 23, Aug. 27 – 4th SaturdayFamily Fun Day, Centennial Olympic Park, noon-4 p.m. 404-223-4412.
June1-5 – Downtown Atlanta Restaurant
Week. 404-658-1877.2-30 – Screen on the Green, Piedmont Park,
Thursdays. 404-875-7275.3 – Havana Son Concert, Lawrenceville
Court house, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 770-822-5450.3-5 – Virginia Highland Summerfest. 404-
874-2084.4 – Atlanta Sacred Chorale, Schwartz
Center, 8 p.m. 404-727-5050.4 – Slappey & Sadd/Sandy Springs Police
Dept. Family Fund Day. 866-511-7742.4-5 – Locomotive Celebration, S. E. Railway
Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.4-5 – Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fair -
burn. 770-964-8575.5 – Concert by the Spring with Banks &
Shane, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30p.m. 404-851-9111.
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METRO ATLANTAScott Antique Market in Atlanta
Scott Antique Market in Atlanta, known as the world’s largest monthly indoor antique show,has over 3300 booths overflowing from two buildings. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center whichencompasses 366,000 square feet, Scott Antique Market offers 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 June 10-12, July 8-10, August12-14, and September 9-11. 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 park-ing. 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 www.scottantiquemarket.com.
Georgia Celebrates Quilts in MariettaSee a glorious display of over 400 quilts at Georgia
Celebrates Quilts in Marietta on September 16-18. The 13thbiennial quilt show is produced by the East Cobb Quilters’Guild. There will be a colorful exhibit of quilts of every kind
made byhundreds oftalented tex-tile artiststhroughoutG e o r g i a :large quiltsand smallones, contemporary pieces and traditionalquilts, appliquéd and embroidered, hand-quilted and machined artistry. The colors, theworkmanship, and the beauty of these quiltsare amazing. Even the award ribbons areworks of art.
The show will include a Small TreasuresAuction of quilts, a vendor mall, a sewingmachine raffle, and quilting demonstrations. Aquilt in the Brenda Papadakis pattern DearHannah will be raffled on Sunday; it waspieced by Guild members and quilted byBella Bamert.
The quilt show will be held at the CobbCounty Civic Center in Marietta. Show hourswill be Friday and Saturday 10-6 and Sunday10-4. Daily admission will be $8. Parking willbe free. Visit www.ecqg.com or phone 770-313-6489 for more information.
June10 – Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz, Dunwoody
Gazebo, 8 p.m. 678-891-3556.10-12 –Scott Antique Market. Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.10-12 – Blade Show & International Cut -
lery Fair, Cobb Galleria. 770-989-5095.11 – Back to the Chattahoochee River
Race & Festival, Sandy Springs. 404-352-9828.11 – Almost Elton John & The Rocket
Band, Kennesaw Depot, 8 p.m. 770-422-9714.11 – Rhythm Yard Concert, Smyrna Village
Green, 7-10 p.m. 770-434-6600.12 – Alpharetta City Band Concert, Adult
Activity Ctr., 3 p.m. 678-297-6140.12 – Sacred Heart Singing, Big Creek
Primitive Baptist, Alpharetta. 770-490-4232.15 – Wind Down Wednesday with Depar -
ture, the Journey Tribute Band, Sandy SpringsSociety Entertainment Lawn, 6:30 p.m. 404-851-9111, x203.
15-18 – Atlanta Fest (Christian Music),Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.
17 – Decatur Beach Party, Square, 5-12 p.m.404-371-8262.
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SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUMGeorgia’s Official Transportation History Museum
•Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties•Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses•Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday in June, July, & August
H Present This Ad and Receive One Free Caboose Ride H(with the purchase of any admission at regular price)
3595 Buford Hwy., Duluth • www.SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org • 770-476-2013G2G
METRO ATLANTASoutheastern Railway Museum in Duluth
Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum has over 90 pieces of retired railway rollingstock in its 35-acre site in Duluth, including vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger
and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway post office car,wooden freight cars, baggage cars, cabooses, and mainte-nance of way equipment. The museum is also home toMARTA’s historic bus fleet and buses from many of thepredecessor systems to MARTA.
The annual Locomotive Celebration on June 4-5 willinclude temporary locomotive tattoos, locomotive hunt,refreshments, kids’ craft corner, and locomotive slide showand tours. “Trains, Trucks, and Tractors” on August 6-7 willoffer refreshments, temporary tattoos, face painting, craft
corner for children, hayrides, parade, barrel races, kids’ wagon race, and visiting exhibits. Thesecond Thursday of each month features programs geared towards pre-school children.
The museum, located at 3595 Buford Highway in Duluth, is open Wednesdays throughSaturdays in June, July, and August from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, visit www.SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org or phone 770-476-2013. Present ad on page 7 for free caboose ride withthe purchase of any admission at regular price.
June24 – Yacht Rock/Party Rock Concert, Glover
Park, Marietta, 8-10 p.m. 770-794-5601.25 – Atlanta Summer Beer Fest, Masquer -
ade Music Park, North Ave. 404-497-4804.26 – Georgia Bridal Show, Gwinnett Center,
Duluth. 800-224-6422.
July8-10 – Scott Antique Market. Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.9 – Sol Junky Concert, Smyrna Village Green,
7-10 p.m. 770-434-6600.10 – Concert by the Springs with Haywire,
Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30 p.m. 404-851-9111.
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QuiltShow
September 16-18Fri., Sat. 10 -6, Sun. 10 -4
Admission $8
400 QuiltsVendors u Silent Auction
COBB COUNTY CIVIC CENTER548 Marietta Pkwy., Marietta
in metro Atlanta770-313-6489 • www.ecqg.com
Big Haynes Creek Wildlife FestivalAugust 27-28
10 AM-5 PMSomething for the Entire Family . . .
Arts & Crafts H Living History H Birds of PreyReptile Show H Children’s Activities
Learn Fishing Techniques at the Bass Tub Demonstration.THE GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL HORSE PARK
$5 Admission Fee & Free ParkingChildren 4 and under are Free
770-860-4190www.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com
14-17 – National Black Arts Festival. 404-730-7315.
15 – The O’Jays, Woodruff Arts Center, 8 p.m. 404-733-5000.
15-16 – Atlanta Int’l. Military/Antique GunShow, Cobb Civic Ctr., Marietta. 704-282-1339.
16 –Battle of Atlanta Weekend. 404-377-6148.16-17 – Exotic Bird Fair, North Atlanta Trade
Center. 770-279-9899.19-24 – Atlanta International Fashion
Week, Biltmore Ballroom. 404-817-2295.20 – Wind Down Wednesday with My
Favorite Baldwin, Sandy Springs Society En ter -tainment Lawn, 6:30 p.m. 404-851-9111, x203.
23-24 – 35th Anniversary CollectibleGlass Show & Sale, Cobb Civic Center, Marietta.770-853-5327 or 770-977-2787.
METRO ATLANTA
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35th Annual Collectible Glass Show & Sale in MariettaCelebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Annual
Collectible Glass Show and Sale at the Cobb CountyCivic Center in Marietta on July 23-24.
Presented by the Peach State Depression GlassClub, this show will appeal to everyone from thenovice to the advanced collector. Featuring 28 topdealers from across the nation, the booths will befilled with glass, pottery, and kitchenware from the1880’s-1970’s, with an emphasis on Depression Eraand Elegant Glass. There will be glass from majorvendors including Cambridge, Heisey, Fenton, Blinko, and Fostoria; vintage pottery fromRoseville, Hull and others; and kitchenware such as Fire King and Jadeite.
Enjoy free educational seminars about Fenton Art Glass, Blinko, and the history of U. S. glassmanufacturing. Learn about the history and variety of American Pattern Glass from leadingauthorities and authors Danny Cornelius and Don Jones. Have up to 3 pieces of glass or potteryidentified at no charge by the show’s glass ID team.
Proceeds from the show will be used for the education/preservation of American glass. Forinformation on the show, visiting a monthly meeting, or joining the organization, visitwww.psdgc.com or phone show chair Lorna Hart at 770-853-5327 or club president CynthiaHillman at 770-977-2787. See ad on page 6.
July27-31 – Stripped, Ferst Center. 404-894-9600.29 – Jesters/Variety, Glover Park, Marietta,
8-10 p.m. 770-794-5601.31 – 3rd Annual Chattahoochee River
Summer Splash, Sandy Springs. 678-538-1200.
August6 – Smyrna Birthday Celebration/Brandon
Perry Band/Banks & Shane, Village Green, 6-10p.m. 770-434-6600.
6 – 59th Old Soldiers Day Parade, MainStreet, Alpharetta, 10 a.m. 678-297-6000.
6-7 – Trains, Trucks, & Tractors, South -eastern Rail way Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.
7 – Concert by the Springs with TheBreakfast Club, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs,7-8:30 p.m. 404-851-9111.
7 – Tortoise & Hare & Shades of GrayConcert, Hungry Ear Coffee House, SandySprings, 7 p.m. 770-522-4889.
12-14 – Scott Antique Market. AtlantaExpo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.
13 – Heritage Sandy Springs Beer Fest, 4-8p.m. 404-851-9111.
14 – Michael O'Neal Singers, Roswell UMC.770-594-7974.
17 – Wind Down Wednesday with CrashDavis, Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn,6:30 p.m. 404-851-9111, x203.
18-21 – Peachtree Village Int’l. Film Festival,Woodruff Arts Center. 770-733-5000.
19-21 – Folk Fest, North Atlanta TradeCenter. 770-279-9899.
20 – BBQ, Blues, Bluegrass Festival,Harmony Pk., Decatur, 4-10 p.m. 404-370-4100.
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26 – Tyn Tymes/Beach & Oldies, GloverPark, Marietta, 8-10 p.m. 770-794-5601.
26 – Toulouse Street Concert, KennesawDepot, 7:30 p.m. 770-422-9714.
26-27 – Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival/Con certs/Sat. Fireworks, Kennesaw. 770-422-9714.
27 – German Bierfest, Woodruff Park. 404-733-5000.
27 – Stranger Concert, Robertson Com -munity Ctr., Kennesaw, 7 p.m. 770-422-9714.
27-28 – Grant Park Summer ShadeFestival. 404-521-0938.
September9-11 – Scott Antique Market. Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.16-18 – Georgia Celebrates Quilts, Cobb
Civic Center, Marietta. 770-313-6489.17-18 – Sandy Springs Festival, Heritage
Green. 866-511-7742.
Sporting EventsSporting EventsAugusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat Races
The Augusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat Races will be held for the 26th year on theSavannah River in Augusta on July 15-17. Racing action will provide fun and excitement for the
entire family. Over one hundred racing teams from twenty-five states will compete for over $150,000 in purse andprizes as they try to beat the record of 252.94 MPH in the“World’s Richest Drag Boat Race”! See the fastest andloudest boat racing action in the country as competitorsrace down the liquid quarter mile!
The race is part of the Lucas Oil Drag Boat RacingSeries. The event benefits the Augusta Chapter of theGeorgia Special Olympics. Check it out at www.augusta
southernnationals.org. For more information, call 706-823-0440, ext. 1. Advanced series ticketsfor the weekend are $22, and patron tickets are $60. Tickets are available at charge by phone at803-278-4849 or www.tixonline.com.
BIKINGJune 25 . . . . . . . Cartersville Century Bike Ride
(15, 30, 55, 100), Dellinger Pk., 770-382-5500July 10. . . . . . . . Hospitality Hwy. Century Ride(9, 22, 60, 100M), Sandy Springs, 866-511-7742
Aug. 20-21 . Fool’s Gold Mt. Bike Race/FestivalDahlonega, 706-864-3513
FISHINGJune 5, 11, July 4, 9, Aug. 7, 13 . . . . . Fly Fishing
Clinics, Panola Mt., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801June 25 . . . . . . . . . Ga. Bobberthon Tournament
Flat Creek, Perry, 478-988-8000July 8-9 . . . . . . St. Marys Saltwater Kingfish &
Redfish Tournament, 912-729-7216Aug. 27 . . . . Bass Masters Fishing Tournament
Gregory Pk., Richmond Hill, 912-756-3345
HIKES & RUNS(See www.atlantatrackclub.org
for more races)
MISCELLANEOUSJune 4. . . . . . TrailBlazer Race (paddle, run, bike)
Fort Yargo, Winder, 770-867-3489June 4 . . . . Backpacking Intro, Panola Mt. St. Pk.
Stockbridge, 3 p.m., 770-389-7801June 11. . . . . . . . . . . Muddy Buddy Ride & Run
Ga. Int’l. Horse Park, Conyers, 858-768-6751June 11, July 9, Aug. 13 Lost Person Prevention
Panola Mt., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801June 17-18 . . . . Battle of Atlanta World Karate
Champ., Hilton, Atlanta, 404-659-2000June 18, July 16, Aug. 20. . . . . . Tree Top Climbs
Panola Mt., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801June 19. . . . Callaway Gardens Sprint Triathlon
Pine Mountain, 800-callawayJune 25-July 4 . . . . . . . . . . . USVA Girls Champ.
World Congress Ctr., Atlanta, 404-223-4000July 9-Aug. 6 . . . . . . . Witches Head Excursions
Tallulah Gorge, Sat. 11 a.m., 706-754-7981July 9-10. . . . . . . . . Athens Dawg Derby Flyball
Tournament, Classic Ctr., 800-918-6393July 21-24 . . . Sportsmen Living Outdoor Expo
Classic Ctr., 800-918-6393July 27-Aug. 6 . . . . . S.E. Regional Little League
Warner Robins, 888-288-wrgaAug. 13-14 . . . . Wilderness Survival, Amicalola
Falls St. Pk., Dawsonville, 706-265-1969Aug. 13 . . . Triathlon & Duathlon, Ga. Veterans
St. Pk., Cordele, 229-273-1668Aug. 13 . . . . . . . . . Gridiron Trail Rush, Ga. Int’l.
Horse Park, Conyers, 888-860-4224Aug. 19-21. . . . . . . . . Georgia Special Olympics
Warner Robins, 888-288-wrga
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Sporting EventsSporting EventsComSouth Classic in Hawkinsville
The ComSouth Classic scheduled for August 1-7 at theSouthern Hills Golf & Country Club in Hawkinsville is one ofthe premier NGA/Hooters Professional Golf Tour events.With an anticipated total payout in 2011 of over 6 million dol-lars, the Hooters Tour under its sanctioning body, theNational Golf Association, continues to grow and be recog-nized as one of the top professional tours in the world. Alongwith local television coverage, tournament scores appearregularly in major newspapers across the country.
The NGA/Hooters Tour puts a great emphasis on strongcommunity support and has helped more professionalsacquire their PGA, Senior PGA, and Nationwide Tour cards than any other developmental tour.Alumni include 2009 British Open Champion Stewart Cink, 2007 Masters champion ZachJohnson, Ben Curtis, Shaun Micheel, Vaughn Taylor, Mark Wilson, Lee Janzen, John Daly, JimFuryk, Tom Lehman, David Toms, Will MacKenzie, Chad Campbell and Champion’s Tour playersTom McKnight and Walter Hall.
For more information, call 478-783-0600 or visit www.ngatour.com or www.comsouth.net.
Georgia Golden Olympics in Warner RobinsThe Georgia Golden Olympics will be held in Warner Robins on
September 21-24 and will be open to adults ages 50 and older.Events will include tennis, golf, swimming, track and field, cycling,bowling, table tennis, horse shoes, billiards, and much more. Eventswill be divided into age categories, and medals will be awarded foreach. Registration must be received by August 1. For information,rules, and registration, visit www.georgiagoldenolympics.org.
For additional information on Warner Robins, visit www.warnerrobinsga.gov or phone 888-288-WRGA.
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Sporting EventsSporting EventsBASEBALL
Home Schedules
ATLANTA BRAVESJune 1 . . . . . . . . . .SAN DIEGOJune 14-16 . . . . . . . .NY METSJune 17-19 . . . . . . . . . .TEXASJune 20-22 . . . . . . .TORONTOJuly 1-3 . . . . . . . .BALTIMOREJuly 4-7 . . . . . . . .COLORADOJuly 11-14 . .ALL STAR GAMEJuly 15-17 . . . .WASHINGTONJuly 25-28 . . . . .PITTSBURGHJuly 29-31 . . . . . . . . .FLORIDAAug. 12-14 . .CHICAGO CUBSAug. 15-18 .SAN FRANCISCOAug. 19-21 . . . . . . .ARIZONAAug. 30-Sept.1 WASHINGTON
404-577-9100www.atlantabraves.com
AUGUSTAGREENJACKETS
June 5-7 . . . . . .CHARLESTONJune 12-15 . . . . .LEXINGTONJune 16-19 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLEJune 27-30 . . . .CHARLESTONJuly 1-3 . . . . . . . .SAVANNAHJuly 12-15 . . .HAGERSTOWNJuly 16-18 . . . . . .SAVANNAHJuly 28-31 . . . . . . . .HICKORYAug. 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . .ROMEAug. 18-21 . . . .CHARLESTONAug. 22-25 . . . .KANNAPOLIS
706-736-7889greenjacketsbaseball.com
ROME BRAVESJune 9-11 . . . . . .GREENVILLEJune 16-19 . . . . .LEXINGTONJune 27-30 . . . . .SAVANNAHJuly 1-3 . . . . . .CHARLESTONJuly 7-10 . . . . . . .GREENVILLEJuly 20-22 . . . . . .DELMARVAJuly 23-26 . . . .KANNAPOLISAug. 1-4 . . . . . . .GREENVILLEAug. 10-13 . . . . . .ASHEVILLEAug. 22-25 . . . . .SAVANNAHAug. 26-30 . . . .KANNAPOLIS
706-378-5144www.romebraves.com
SAVANNAH SAND GNATSJune 1-4 . . . . . . . . .KANNAPOLISJune 9-11 . . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTAJune 12-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROMEJune 23-26 . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTAJuly 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROMEJuly 7-10 . . . . . . . .GREENSBOROJuly 20-22 . . . . .WEST VIRGINIAJuly 23-26 . . . . . . . . .LEXINGTONAug. 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTAAug. 10-13 . . . . . . . .GREENVILLEAug. 26-30 . . . . . .CHARLESTON
912-351-9150www.sandgnats.com
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Events sometimes change,so phone for information
before driving long distances.
FOOTBALLAug. 20 . . . . . . . .Kell Classic
Georgia Dome, Atlanta404-223-9200
Home ScheduleATLANTA FALCONS
Aug. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . .MIAMISept. 1 . . . . . . . . .BALTIMORE
404-223-8444www.atlantafalcons.com
ARENAFOOTBALL
Home SchedulesGEORGIA FORCE
June 4 . . . . . . . . .TAMPA BAYJune 17 . . . . .NEW ORLEANSJuly 9 . . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO
770-609-1300www.georgiaforce.com
COLUMBUS LIONSJune 4 . . . . . . . . . . . .ALBANYJune 11 . . . . . . . . .CAROLINA
706-653-4460www.columbuslions.net
BASKETBALLATLANTA DREAM
404-604-2626www.AtlantaDream.net
RACINGROAD ATLANTA
Braselton, 800-849-race, www.roadatlanta.comJune 17-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NASAJune 24-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WERAJuly 16-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCCA RegionalAug. 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NASAAtlanta Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . . . Hampton
770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.comAtlanta Dragway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commerce
770-682-3782, www.atlantadragway.comOglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . Pooler
912-964-8200, www.ospracing.netSilver Dollar Raceway . . . . . . . . . . . Reynolds
478-847-4414, www.silverdollarraceway.com
GOLFINGJune 10 . . . . . Kilted Golf Classic, Butternut Golf
Course, Blairsville, 877-745-5789Aug. 1-7. . . . . . . . . ComSouth Classic, Southern
Hills Golf Club, Hawkinsville, 478-783-0600Aug. 8-14. . . . . . . . PGA Championship, Atlanta
Athletic Club, Johns Creek, 770-613-0004
Sporting EventsSporting Events
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WATERSPORTSJune 11 . . . . . . . . Chattahoochee River Race &
Festival, Sandy Springs/Roswell, 404-352-9828June 18 . . . Canoe Miller Lake-Barrington Lake
Ft. King George, Darien, 912-437-4770June 18-24. . . . . Georgia River Network Paddle
Georgia (106M), Athens, 800-653-0603June 25 . . . . . . . . Basic Canoe Clinic, Panola Mt.
St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801July 15-17 . . . . . . Augusta Southern Nationals
Drag Boat Races, 803-278-4TIXJuly 16, Aug. 13 . . . . Cathead Creek Canoe Trip
Ft. King George, Darien, 912-417-4770July 30 . . . . . . . . Chattahoochee River Summer
Splash (6M), Sandy Springs, 678-538-1220Aug. 14. . . . . . . . Guided Paddle on Oostanaula
Calhoun, 706-263-4002
EQUESTRIAN SHOWSJune 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pro Rodeo
Old Frontier, Thomson, 706-533-2544June 24-26 . . . . . . . . . . . .Mountain Top Rodeo
Dahlonega, 706-864-3513Aug. 13-14 . . . .Larry Phillips Memorial Rodeo
Calhoun, 706-218-0382Aug. 19-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kiwanis Rodeo
Blue Ridge Fairgrounds, 706-632-6644
GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARKConyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com
June 3-5 . .Summer Classic/Working Hunter Champ.June 11-12 . . . . . . . . . . . .Farm Animal DressageJune 15-19 . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Summer Classic IJune 22-26 . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Summer Classic IIJuly 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stars & Stripes CircuitJuly 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GQHA Big A CircuitJuly 15-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pasolympicsuly 16-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fox Signature ClassicJuly 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parelli JamboreeJuly 30-31 . . . . . . . . .Farm Dressage/Sport HorseAug. 20-21 . . . . . . . . .Fox Signature Classic I & II
UNION COUNTY ARENABlairsville, 877-745-5789
June 16, July 20, Aug. 20 . . . . . . . . .Saddle ClubOpen Horse Show
June 22-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RodeoJuly 13, Aug. 13 . . . . .Cooper Basin Horse ShowJuly 20-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saddle Club Rodeo
HUNTINGAug. 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Buckarama
Atlanta Expo Center, 404-361-2000Aug. 6 . . . . Hunting 101, Sweetwater Ck. St. Pk.
Lithia Springs, 10 a.m., 770-732-5871Aug. 26-27 . . . Hunting/Fishing/Outdoors ExpoCentral Square Complex, Douglas, 912-383-0277
Events sometimes change, so phone for information before driving long distances.
803-278-4TIX
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AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE at LakewoodAtlanta, 404-627-9704, www.aaronsamphitheater.com
June 18 Def Leppard & HeartJuly 10 Motley Crue, Poison, N.Y. DollsJuly 28 Rascal FlattsJuly 30 311 & Sublime with RomeAug. 1 Vans Warped TourAug. 12 Rockstar Energy Mayhem FestivalAug. 13 Flashback FestivalAug. 28 Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow
ASHFORD MANORAthens, 706-769-2633, www.ambedandbreakfast.com
June 8-12 Shakespeare on Lawn: As You Like ItJune 15 Déjà vu/Strawberry FlatsJuly 2 Athens King/Elvis TributeJuly 30 Sons of SailorsSept. 5 Half Dozen Brass Band
ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER404-658-7159, www.atlantaciviccenter.com
June 3 Brian McNight
AUGUSTA ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX706-722-3521, www.entertainmentcomplex.com
June 14-15 Sesame Street Live (Bell)June 18 Loretta Lynn (Bell)June 23 Sugarland (JBA)Aug. 13 Keith Urban (JBA)
CALLANWOLDEAtlanta, 404-872-5338, www.callanwolde.org
June 3 Jazz/Nick LongoJune 17 Jazz/Marsha DuPreeJuly 8 Jazz/Lindsay AppelJuly 22 Tango NightJuly 23 Capital City Opera:
All American MusicalJuly 29 Jazz/Madoca & Co.Aug. 12 Jazz/Gwen HughesAug. 26 Tango Night
CLASSIC CHASTAINAtlanta, 404-733-5000, www.classicchastain.org
June 3 The MonkeysJune 22 Chris IsaakJune 24 Steve Miller BandJuly 8 Arrival From Sweden, ASOJuly 9 Idina Menzal, ASOJuly 13 Michael McDonald, Boz ScaggsJuly 15 Charlie Wilson, Chrisette MichelleJuly 23 Huey Lewis & the News, Little FeatJuly 27 Temptations & Four TopsJuly 29 Amy Grant, Michael W. SmithJuly 30 Tedeschi Trucks BandAug. 6 Steely Dan, Sam YahelAug. 12 Bela Fleck & Fleckstones
Bruce Hornsby & NoisemakersAug. 13 Mary Chapin Carpenter,
Shawn ColvinAug. 24 Guster & Jack’s MannequinAug. 27 Grace Potter & Nocturnals
CHASTAIN PARK–LIVE NATION SERIESAtlanta, 404-233-2227, www.chastainseries.com
June 5 B.B. King & Buddy GuyJune 10 Chelsea HandlerJune 19 Daryl Hall & John OatesJuly 2 Jennifer HudsonJuly 12 Rihanna &
Cee Lo GreenJuly 21 Peter FramptonAug. 2 Selena GomezAug. 7 Steely Dan
COBB ENERGY CENTREAtlanta, 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com
June 10 Loretta LynnJuly 12 The Wiggles Big Birthday
FOX THEATREAtlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org
June 12 Mumford & SonsJune 15-19 The Color PurpleJune 21-26 Joseph & the Amazing
Technicolor DreamcoatJune 28 David GrayJuly 1 Florence & the MachineJuly 5-10 Rock of AgesJuly 19-24 Fiddler on the RoofAug. 2-7 Come Fly AwayAug. 13 Alison Krauss & Union StationAug. 16-21 Guys & Dolls
FREDERICK BROWN, JR. AMPHITHEATERPeachtree City, 770-631-0630,www.amphitheater.org
June 18 Jo Dee Messina, Jimmy WayneJuly 2 Swingin’ MedallionsJuly 16 Kool & GangAug. 5 Bryan AdamsAug. 20 10,000 Maniacs & Edwin McCain
GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTERAtlanta, 404-223-4000, www.gwcc.com
June 9-12 Atlanta Metropolitan CathedralJune 29-July 1 Full Gospel ConferenceJuly 15 Atlanta Gospel Fest Music &
Healthcare FestivalJuly 30 Drum Corp InternationalAug. 6 Antiques Roadshow
GWINNETT CENTERDuluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com
June 1 Kannasum KadalasumJune 4-6 Cirque FantasqueJune 7 Katy PerryJune 8 Josh GrobanJuly 8 Matthew MorrisonJuly 10 ManaJuly 16 Comedy/Jeff AllenJuly 22 Meera (dance)July 26 American Idol Live! 2011July 30 KeshaAug. 4-5 Keith Urban
Entertainment Venues in Georgia
Lindsay Appel
B.B. King
Josh Groban
Entertainment Venues in GeorgiaIMPERIAL THEATRE
Augusta, 706-722-8341,www.imperialtheatre.com
June 18 Don’t Tell DaddyAug. 13-14, 21 Concert for Kids
MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATERMableton, 770-819-7765, www.mablehouse.org
June 18 Delta MoonJuly 16 Foghat/Thunderbirds/Silverlake
Band/Marty Manous BandAug. 20 Roxie Watson
PHILIPS ARENAAtlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com
June 18 Hot 107.9 Birthday BashJune 22 New Kids on the Block/
Backstreet BoysJune 25 R. KellyJuly 9-10 Taylor SwiftJuly 12-13 SadeJuly 17 Britney SpearsAug. 12-13 Women of FaithAug. 25-28 Cirque du Soleil
PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATREAtlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com
June 2-5 Greg MortonJune 10-11 Billy GardellJune 16-19 Tim WilsonJuly 7-9 Heather McDonaldJuly 14-16 Adam FerraraJuly 21-23 Bob RiggleJuly 28-30 Jim Notron PlaceholderAug. 4-6 Loni Love
ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com
June 6-11 Tanglewood MarionettesJune 13-18 Tanglewood MarionettesJune 20-25 Puppet GuyJune 27-July 2 Frisch MarionettesJuly 4-9 Roz PuppetsJuly 11-16 Frogtown Mt. PuppeteersJuly 18-23 National Marionettes
SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE CENTER706-878-3300, www.snca.org
June 11 Twelve Rivers Arts FestivalJune 16, July 21, Aug. 18 Open Stage NightJune 18, July 23, Aug. 27 Contra DanceJuly 7-10 Headwaters: Goodly Portion of
Our Songs & Stories
TERRACE AMPHITHEATERBig Canoe, 706-579-5099,www.bigcanoechapel.org
June 4 Live Bait Jimmy Buffet Tribute BandJune 11 Grey SistersJune 17 Del Baroni OrchestraJuly 2 Atlanta Concert BandJuly 16 Holmes Family TrioJuly 30 Martha Ann BrooksAug. 13 Hotlanta Dixieland Jazz
SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER800-351-7469, www.savannahcivic.com
June 5 Miranda LambertJune 17 Cedric the
EntertainerJune 21-23 Sesame Street Live
THOMASVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS229-226-0588, www.thomasvilleculturalcenter.com
June 3-5 South Georgia Ballet:Tinker Bell’s Magical Adventure
June 17 Primitive QuartetAug. 6 Paul Williams & Victory Trio
VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATREAtlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com
June 4 Miranda Lambert, Josh Kelley, Ashton Shepherd
June 14-15 PishJuly 4 All-American Celebration/ASOJuly 8 Animal Collective/Special GuestsJuly 14 Styx & YesJuly 15 Casablanca/ASOJuly 16 Corey SmithJuly 30 Cirque de la Symphonie/ASOJuly 31 Phil Lesh & Bob WeirAug. 3 Dolly PartonAug. 11 Death CabAug. 13 Big Band Voodoo Daddy/ASO
WILD ADVENTURESValdosta, 229-219-7080, www.wildadventures.net
June 11 Lady AntebellumJune 11-12 Anastasini CircusJune 25 Casting CrownsJuly 16 Tye Tribbett,
Luther Barnes, Sunset Jubilairies
July 23 World Classic Rockers
Aug. 13 SkilletAug. 20 MAZE/Frankie Beverly
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HABERSHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDSCLARKESVILLE
Fair opens nightly at 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m., Sun. 1 p.m.
706-768-6890www.chattahoocheemountainfair.org
Taylor Swift
Lady Antebellum
Cedric theEntertainer
Summer is Special in GeorgiaSummer is Special in GeorgiaWatermelon Festival in Cordele-Crisp County
Visit Cordele-Crisp County June 3-25 for the 62nd Annual Watermelon Days Festival and celebrate the crop that has made the area famous. The main dayof the festival will be Saturday, June 25, and will feature a parade,arts and crafts, entertainment, free slices of watermelon, car andtruck display, antique tractor and equipment display, watermeloneating and watermelon chunking and seed spitting contests, and adance that evening.
The many events planned for June will include a dog show,pageant, road races, photo contest, puppet show, watermelondecorating contest, gospel sing, fishing rodeo, quilt display, worship service, and horseshoe tournament. Also, enjoy a ride onthe SAM Shortline Excursion Train, The Wedding Game, This IsYour Life or the Taste of Melon.
Known for its melons, Cordele-Crisp County was designated asthe “Watermelon Capital of the World” for having the sweetest andmost abundant watermelons. More than 200 million watermelonseach year go through the Cordele State Farmers Market.
For information and a schedule, phone 229-273-1668 or 886-426-3566 or visit www.cordelecrispga.com or e-mail [email protected].
Butternut Creek Festival in BlairsvilleThe 13th Annual Butternut Creek Festival Arts &
Crafts Show will be held July 23-24 at Meeks Park, lessthan a mile west of Blairsville on Hwy. 76/515. Festivalhours will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The exhibitor boothswill be located under the trees along the banks of theButternut Creek. The park has playgrounds, walkingtrails, and picnic facilities. Blairsville is located only 80miles north of Atlanta.
The juried show is limited to 70 of the finest artistsand hand craftsmen from throughout the mountain areaof north Georgia, western North Carolina, and easternTennessee. There will be several mountain arts and crafts demonstrators, festival foods, a bakesale by the Union Hospital Auxiliary, a quilting demo by the Misty Mountain Quilt Guild, a quiltraffle by the Friends of the Union County Library, and a booth by the Union County Senior CenterArt Class. Exceptionally talented musical performers will be performing both days in the Gazebo.
The festival will be presented by the High Country Artisans, Inc. Admission and parking willbe free along with free shuttle service between parking and vendor booths. For information, call706-781-1221, e-mail [email protected], or visit www. butternutcreekfestival.com.
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Summer is Special in GeorgiaSummer is Special in Georgia A Summer of Festivals in Blairsville
The Green Bean Festival will be held on the Blairsville Square on July 30-31. There will be acraft fair and demonstrations, live entertainment, festival foods, storytelling, a green bean pizza
eating contest, canning classes and a tour of a canningplant, a green bean recipe contest, children’s activities, a 4-H talent show, antique tractor and old tool displays, a pageant, and more.
Many other summer events are scheduled for Blairsville.The Scottish Festival & Highland Games will be held onJune 11-12 at Meeks Park, the Mountain Fling Arts & CraftsShow at N. Ga. Tech. College on June 25-26, and theButternut Creek Festival at Meeks Park on July 23-24 (seestory on page 16). Other summer events will include Friday concerts at the Courthouse at 7 p.m.; Cruise-ins on the
Square on June 4, July 2, and Aug. 6; a rodeo at the arena on June 22-23; several horse shows;fireworks at Meeks Park and an Independence Day Celebration at Vogel State Park on July 4;and more. For more information, phone 877-745-5789 or visit www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com.
Peach Blossom TrailPeaches are one of the most popular
fruits in the United States and have alwaysbeen symbolic of something good as indicat-ed by the saying “pretty as a peach.” TheState of Georgia is indeed fortunate to be sowell known for such a wonderful commodity(although anyone who has ever beenwhipped by a Georgia peach twig may notthink so.) Today, Georgia is known as thePeach 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 severalfarms that offer tours into the orchards, providing 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 these sweet fruits won’tbe available again until next year.
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Monthly Events in GeorgiaJune 2-30, July 1-31, Aug. 1-28 – BLUE
RIDGE – Scenic Railroad. Ck. Dates. 877-413-8724.June 2-Aug. 25 – McCAYSVILLE – Pickin’ in
Horseshow Bend, Thurs., 6 p.m. 706-632-7696.June 3, July 1, Aug. 5 – AUGUSTA – 1st
Friday, Downtown, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702.June 3, July 1, Aug. 5 – BRUNSWICK – 1st
Friday, Downtown, 5-8 p.m. 912-265-4032.June 3, July 1, Aug. 5 – SAUTEE NACOO -
CHEE – Pickin’ on Porch, 6-9 p.m. 706-878-0144.June 3, July 1, Aug. 5 – SAVANNAH –
Oyster Roast/Fireworks, Westin. 912-201-2000.June 3, July 1, Aug. 5 – THOMASVILLE –
Downtown Nights, 5-9 p.m. 229-227-7020.June 3-Aug. 26 – BLAIRSVILLE – Friday Night
Concerts, Courthouse, 7 p.m. 706-745-5493.June 3-Aug. 26 – ROYSTON – Group
Hayrides, Fridays. 706-245-6270.June 3-Aug. 27 – WOODBINE – Opry, Fri. &
Sat., 7-10 p.m. 912-576-3027.June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 – BLAIRSVILLE –
Cruise-in on the Square, 1-5 p.m. 706-994-6643.June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 – CARTERSVILLE – Car
Cruize, Friendship Plaza, 5-8 p.m. 770-607-3480.June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 – SAVANNAH – First
Saturday on the River. 912-234-0295.June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 – TATE – 1st Moun tain
Cruise In, Quick Burger, 5-8 p.m. 706-692-1164.June 4-Aug. 20 – NEWNAN – Pickin’ on
Square, Sat. 11 a.m. 770-254-2627.June 4-Aug. 27 – DAHLONEGA – Appala chian
Jam, Gold Museum, Sat. 2-5 p.m. 706-864-2257.June 4-Aug. 27 – HELEN – Sat. Music Con -
certs, Unicoi St. Pk., 8-10 p.m. 800-573-9659.June 4-Aug. 28 –HELEN – Visiting Artists,
Unicoi St. Pk., Sat. & Sun. 800-573-9659.
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Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayThis 26-mile round trip from Blue Ridge to McCaysville offers spectacular views of scenic
valleys, forests, rolling hills, and the beautiful Toccoa River.This three to four hour round trip is over tracks built over100 years ago and recently upgraded. Most stops includea trip to McCaysville.
The train is diesel-powered and includes climate- controlled vintage coach cars, an open-air car, and a concession car with snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. Theticket office is in the 100 year old depot in Blue Ridge, only95 miles north of Atlanta.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules,ticket prices, and information, call 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724 or visit www.brscenic.com ore-mail info-brscenic.com.
Apple Pickin’ Jubilee in EllijayThe 16th annual Apple Pickin’ Jubilee will be held on weekends
from Sept. 10-Oct. 30 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Hillcrest Orchards, ninemiles east of Ellijay on Hwy. 52.
Pick your own apples. Milk Buttercup the cow. Jump for joy on theGiant Jumping Pillow. Get lost in the “Corny Kid’s Maze.” Get caughtin the new “Spider Web.” Ride the pedal cart track. There will be pigraces, pony rides, tricycle rides, honey bee demonstrations, clog-ging, country bands, and wagon rides. Visit the Moonshine and FarmHouse Museums, the petting farm, the Children’s Play Area with agiant slide, and the Enchanted Forest and Nature Trail with scenesfrom nursery rhymes and fairy tales.
An operating gristmill will be grinding cornand selling cornmeal. Grandma’s Bakery willserve fried apple pies, apple cider, apple fritters, apple cider donuts, fudge, and home-made ice cream. There will also be mountainbarbecue and other vittles.
All activities will be included for a $6admission fee except for the petting farmwhich will have a separate $3 admission fee.For more information, phone 706-273-3838or e-mail [email protected] or visitwww.hillcrestorchards.net.
Monthly Events in GeorgiaJune 5-July 24 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight
Jazz, Riverwalk, 8 p.m. 706-821-1754.June 9, July 14, Aug. 11 – BLAIRSVILLE– Shape
Note Singing, Courthouse, 6:30 p.m. 706-745-5493.June 9, July 14, Aug. 11 – ELLIJAY – Cherry
Log Pickin’, Gilmer Sr. Ctr. 706-635-3786.June 11, Aug. 13 – JASPER – Main Street
Mania, Downtown, 5 p.m. 706-692-1164.June 12, July 10, Aug. 14 – COLUMBUS –
Jazz Jam, Liberty Theatre, 6-9 p.m. 706-660-9295.June 14, July 12, Aug. 9 – DOUGLAS –
Shop & Stroll Downtown, 5-8 p.m. 912-384-4555.June 24, July 22, Aug. 26 – BLUE RIDGE –
Classic Car Cruise-In, D.Q., 6 p.m. 706-838-4901.June 25, July 23, Aug. 27 – JASPER – JMA
Cruise-In, Downtown, 4-8 p.m. 706-692-1164.June 26, July 31, Aug. 28 – JEKYLL ISLAND
– Dinner Dance, J. I. Club Hotel. 912-635-2400.June 30, July 28, Aug. 25 – COLUMBUS –
Tours of Haunted Port Columbus Civil War NavalMuseum. 706-327-9798.June
2-4 – HELEN – 33rd Helen to Atlantic Hot AirBalloon Fest, Helendorf Inn. 706-878-2271.
3 – DAHLONEGA – Fools Gold & Ugly CousinConcert, Downtown, 6:30 p.m. 706-864-6133.
3 – HELEN – Chainsaw Extravaganza,Nacoochee Village. 706-878-9463.
3-4 – COLUMBUS – Cool History/Combat ofUSS Water Witch, Nat’l. Civil War Naval Museum.706-327-9798.
3-4 – GRAY – Gray Station Better HometownDaylily Festival. 478-986-5199.
MISTY MOUNTAIN MODEL RAILROAD
America’s Largest Privately OwnedO-gauge Model Trail Display
Public Tours on Monday, Wednesday,Friday, and Saturday at 2 p.m.
Group Tours by AppointmentFor more information contact the
Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce877-745-5789
www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com
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Merritt Pecan Company in WestonMerritt Pecan Company offers a large selection of items including pecans, log rolls, home-
made pecan pies, homemade cakes, jellies, jams, syrups, pralines, brittle, candy coated pecans,sugar-free items (candy, jellies, syrups), gift baskets and boxes, T-shirts, cookbooks, Georgia
souvenirs, Vidalia onion products, homemade jerky, and BBQsauces. All of the pecans are grown and harvested on theirfarms and processed at their plant.
Fresh produce is available during summer months andincludes peas, butterbeans, watermelons, peaches, vidaliaonions, tomatoes, and other selections.
The retail store is located on Hwy. 520 in Weston,Georgia, halfway between Albany and Columbus. Storehours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. every day except Christmas Day.
Merritt Pecan Company takes pride in its clean restroomsand also has a Chevron Food Mart with a wide range of convenience store items, gas, diesel, afood court, and an ATM machine. Outside picnic tables are available, and there is ample spaceto walk a dog. Items can also be ordered from www.merritt-pecan.com. For more information,phone 1-800-762-9152.
Summer Fun in BainbridgeSummer is here, and that means it’s time to get out-
doors. If outdoor adventure is what you’re looking for,Bainbridge is the place to find it.
The City of Bainbridge has planned a huge July 4 showfeaturing Fly-by Radio, an 80s and 90s rock band, whichwill be in concert on Monday, July 4, at the Performing ArtsBuilding at Earle May Boat Basin Park. The band will perform hits from Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, LynyrdSkynyrd, Guns ‘N Roses, and more. The show will kick off at 7:15 p.m. and will be followed bySouthwest Georgia’s largest fireworks display.
You can also make a big splash at the Bainbridge Aquatic Center this summer. The City’spool, open daily during the summer months, features a large 25 yard swimming pool with a slide,kiddie pool and more. There is a $4 charge for ages 6-49 and a $2 charge for everyone else.
First Saturday Market will feature locallygrown produce, handmade clothing and jew -elry, and more and will be held in Willis Park onthe first Saturday of each month from 9-noon.
For information, phone 229-243-8555 orvisit www.visitbainbridgega.com.
June3-5 – HELEN – Buzz in the Blue Ridge Chain -
saw Carving, Habersham Winery. 706-878-9463.3-5 – RINGGOLD-MARIETTA – Dixie High -
way 90 Mile Yard Sale. 800-733-2280.3-5 – SAVANNAH – Paranormal Investiga tion
Wkend, Roundhouse RR Museum. 407-234-6611.3-25 – CORDELE-CRISP COUNTY – 62nd
Watermelon Days Festival. 229-273-1668.4 – BYRON – Georgia Peach Festival. 478-
420-0072.4 – CARTERSVILLE – Tams Concert, Friend -
ship Plaza, 7-9 p.m. 770-607-3480.4 – EATONTON – Putnam County Dairy
Festival, downtown. 706-473-0336.4 – SAVANNAH – Goliads in Concert, Ships
of Sea Museum, 7:30 p.m. 912-232-1511.4 – TYBEE ISLAND – Tour of Homes. 912-
786-7704.4 – WARM SPRINGS – Rosie the Riveter/D-Day
Program, FDR Little White House. 706-655-5870.4-5 – DAHLONEGA – Georgia Fine Wine
Festival, BlackStock Vineyards. 706-219-2789.4-19 – DAHLONEGA – Ga. Wine Country Fes -
tival, 3 Sisters Vineyard, Sat./Sun. 706-865-9463.7 – FORT VALLEY – Spaghetti & Jazz, Austin
Theater, 5:30-8 p.m. 478-420-0072.
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Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in ClarkesvilleThe 36th Annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair will be held September 9-17 at the
Habersham County Fairgrounds at 4235 Old Toccoa Hwy in Clarkesville. The fair will open week-days at 6 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m.
The fair will feature family entertainment including a mid -way carnival, livestock show, demonstrations, great food,arts & crafts, and musical entertainment on two stages thisyear. Art, craft, and canning contest winners will be on display during the fair. Cake walks will again be available.
The Tams and The McKameys and many local groupswill be featured. The WCON Talent Show will be back againon Monday evening.
Hayes Dodge will present the Dodge Rodeo on the 9th and 10th. Sam’s Path Petting Zoo andBoBo the clown will be there every night. On Sunday Jennifer Hart and the Get Real Band willperform at 6 p.m. Special admission and ride prices for church youth groups with reservationswill be featured again on Sunday. The Miss Chattahoochee Pageants will be on September 10.
For information, visit www.chattahoocheemountainfair.org or phone 706-768-6890 or [email protected].
Perspectives Georgia Pottery Invitational in WatkinsvilleThe 9th Annual Perspectives 2011: Georgia Pottery Invitational from August 26-Sept.14 will
showcase the work of 50 potters from all corners of the state and will exemplify the finest ceram-icists in Georgia. Featuring over 5000 pieces of pottery forsale, an Opening Reception Gala, a Preview Sale, educa-tional exhibitions, gallery talks, workshops, free weekendpottery demonstrations, and studio tours, the OconeeCultural Arts Foundation will be hosting this three-week pottery event at the OCAF Art Center in Watkinsville.
Rocket Hall (the Sales Hall) and the OCAF galleries willprovide both novice patrons and veteran collectors anopportunity to select from the largest display of hand-madepottery in any one location. Held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, a
portion of proceeds will benefit CERF, Craft Emergency Relief Fund.Perspectives 2011: Georgia Pottery Invitational is an annual event established by volunteers
to recognize and promote quality utilitarian pottery produced by established Georgia potters andpromote pottery as a craft and art form consistent with the OCAF mission. It is Georgia’s largestannual pottery exhibition and sale and highlights a wide collection of styles, forms, colors, andprice range in contemporary functional pottery.
For information, visit www.ocaf.com or phone 706-769-4565.
June7-11 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia Peach
Festival. 478-420-0072.10 – BLAIRSVILLE – Ceilidh Reception &
Dinner, UMC. 877-745-5789.10 – COLUMBUS – Georgia On My Mind,
Visitor Center, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-649-7455.10-12 – DAHLONEGA to DILLARD – N.E. Ga.
Arts Tour Open House Weekend. 706-878-3300.10-12 – HIAWASSEE – Antique Wooden
Boat Show, Ridge Marina. 706-896-2262.11 – ELLIJAY – 3 Rivers Music Jam/Atta Boys,
Downtown, 6-10 p.m. 706-635-7400.11 – GRIFFIN – June Jam 2011, Downtown.
770-229-6400.11 – LUMPKIN – Military Through the Ages,
Westville. 888-733-1850.11 – MARBLE HILL – Von Grey Concert, Big
Canoe Amphitheater. 770-893-1299.11 – ROME – Symphony Orchestra, Darling -
ton, 7 p.m. 706-291-7967.1-800-762-9152 • www.merritt-pecan.com
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Big Haynes Creek WildlifeFestival in Conyers
The 5th Annual Big Haynes Creek WildlifeFestival will be held August 27-28 at theGeorgia International Horse Park in Conyers.The outdoor festivalwill feature reptileshows, birds ofprey, animal ex -hibits, hands-onactivities, live enter-tainment, and artistmarket. For childrenthere will be ponyrides, inflatables,rides, a miniaturetrain, and a craftarea.
The event willfeature the Bass Tub, a large tank filled withBass offering fishing demonstrations through-out the day. Wildlife Wonders will provide up-close encounters with wild animals, andJason Clark of Animal Planet will recount wildand crazy reptile rescue stories. See nativewildlife; shop for unique arts and crafts; andlearn how Creek and Cherokee Indians livedoff the land in the Living History section of thefestival.
The festival will highlight the Big HaynesCreek Nature Center with its walking trails,observation decks overlooking the wetlands,and canoe launch. Admission will be $5 withchildren ages 4 & under free. Free parking willbe available across from the festival entrance.For information, visit www.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com or call 770-602-2606 or 770-860-4190 or 1-800-CONYERS.
June11 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – 12 Rivers Art
Festival, Center. 706-878-3300.11 – SAVANNAH – Asian Festival, Civic
Center. 912-651-6417.11-12 – BLAIRSVILLE – Scottish Festival &
Highland Games, Meeks Park. 706-745-5789.11-12 – CARTERSVILLE – Rockfest, Tellus
Museum. 770-606-5700.11-12 – CAVE SPRINGS – Arts Festival,
Rolater Park. 800-234-3154.12 – LAWRENCEVILLE – Willie Nelson,
Cool ray Field, 3 p.m. 678-277-0300. Bridal Show,Courthouse. 770-822-5450.
12 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Garage Band Con -cert, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-638-4666.
16 – MONROE – Independence Day Concert,McDaniel Tichenor House. 770-266-5331.
16 – TYBEE ISLAND – 3rd Thurs./Amburgey &Hanson, Roundabout, 5:30 p.m. 912-786-4573.
16 – WARNER ROBINS – Salute to Robins AirForce Base, Museum of Aviation. 888-288-9742.
17-18 – DAHLONEGA – Christian Music/KarenPeck & New River, New River Pk. 706-864-2082.
17-18 – MINERAL BLUFF – Starlight Musicin the Mountains Festival. 706-374-5465.
18 – BLUE RIDGE – Steel String Band, LillyPad Village, 8 p.m. 706-534-1317. AmericanCorvette Show, Downtown. 706-632-2144.
18 – CARTERSVILLE – Big Chicken Chorus,Brown Conference Ctr., 7 p.m. 770-607-0610.
18 – ROME – River Jam, Ridge Ferry Park, 3:30p.m. 800-444-1834.
18 – THOMSON – Sports Car Drifting,Gymkhava, Car Show, Airport. 706-597-1000.
18-19 – HELEN – Civil War Expo, RiversidePark. 800-358-8027.
21 – DOUGLAS – Summer Beach Bash,beside City Hall, 4-7 p.m. 912-384-5161.
22-26 – ATHENS – AthFest Music & ArtsFestival. 706-548-1973.
24 – HELEN – Georgia Power Trio, River MistLodge, 6 p.m. 706-878-1234.
25 – APPLING – Mountain Dulcimer Work -shop, Mistletoe St. Pk., 10:30 a.m. 706-541-0321.
25 – CORDELE – Watermelon Festival’s MainDay. 229-273-1668.
25 – ROME – Chieftains Cherokee/Celtic Cul -ture Festival, Chieftains Museum. 706-291-9494.
25 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Lawn Party,Community Center. 706-878-3300.
25-26 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Fling Arts& Crafts, N. Ga. Tech. College. 706-896-0932.
25-26 – HIAWASSEE – In-Water Boat Show,Ridge Marina. 706-896-2112.
26 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sam Rodriguez/Latin Jazz, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912-262-6934.
July3 – DAHLONEGA – Barefoot Ck., Buzzard
Mt. Boys, Home Grown Revival. 706-864-6133.1 – MONROE – Brothers of the Road Band:
Tribute to Allman Brothers. 770-266-5331.
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Peach County Puts thePeach in Georgia
It has long been known that in PeachCounty, located almost in the Middle ofGeorgia, that there are four seasons – Fall,Winter, Spring, and Peach Season! Ask justabout anyone who grew up in Peach Countyabout their childhood memories and they willtell you, “I worked in peaches.”
For well over a century, the peach packingcenter of Georgia has been known for thebiggest, sweetest, and best of the summerfruit. In 2010, Peach County shipped close to20 million pounds of peaches around thenation and around the world.
From Lanes Southern Orchards to MasseLanes, home of the American Camellia So -ciety, to Jolly Nut and Pearson Farms, southPeach County is a place to visit and enjoy. Innorth Peach County, visit the Cow and CalfArt Gallery, Georgia Bob’s Cain RiverVineyards, and the Peach Shops at Byron.
Peach County is located on the west sideof I-75 at exits 149, 146, and 142. PeachCounty is a great place to visit, a wonderfulplace to live, and the best of places to callhome! For information, phone 478-825-3733or visit www.peachchamber.com.
July2 – CARTERSVILLE – Parrott Island Band,
Friendship Plaza, 7-9 p.m. 770-607-3480.8 – LAWRENCEVILLE – Scott Douglas Steel
Drums, Cthse., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 770-822-5450.8-9 – SAVANNAH – Dollhouse Miniature
Show/Sale, Coastal Ga. Ctr. 513-861-0704.9 – FITZGERALD – Historic Fitzgerald Film
Screening, Grand Theatre. 229-426-5033.9-10 – CARTERSVILLE – Gun Shows of
South, Brown Conference Ctr. 563-927-8176.9-12 – COLUMBUS – Cool History/Civil War
Surgery, Nat’l. Civil War Naval Museum. 706-327-9798.
10 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Silver LiningJazz, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.
15 – VALDOSTA – Art After Dark, WineDown event, Photo Contest. 229-242-2600.
15-17 – AUGUSTA – Augusta SouthernNationals Drag Boat Races. 706-823-0440.
16 – WARNER ROBINS – Museum of Avi -ation Foundation Auction/Rafflle. 478-923-6600.
16-17 – DALTON – Eastman Gun Show,Trade Center. 800-331-3258.
19 – LAWRENCEVILLE – Ice Cream Sundaes/Music, Courthouse, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 770-822-5450.
20-30 – HIAWASSEE – Georgia MountainFair. 706-896-4191.
23 – BLUE RIDGE – Annual Benefit AuctionGala, Arts Assn. 706-632-2144.
23 – HELEN – American Anodyne Concert,River Mist Lodge, 6 p.m. 706-878-1234.
23-24 – BLAIRSVILLE – Butternut CreekFestival, Meeks Park. 706-781-1221.
23,30,Aug. 6 – CALHOUN – Calhoun’s GotTalent, Harris Arts Center, 7 p.m. 706-629-2599.
29 – FITZGERALD – James Gregory Concert,Grand Theatre, 7 p.m. 800-386-4642.
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ComSouth Hambone Jam in Fort ValleyThe 7th annual ComSouth Hambone Jam will be held on Main Street in Fort Valley on Friday.
September 9, and Saturday, September 10. Thirty-five plus teams from around the Southern U.S.
will square off in a BBQ burn, and it’s going to be a finger-lickin’ good time. Teams will be competing for GeorgiaBarbecue bragging rights and $$$. Cash prizes, trophies,and plaques will be awarded for Grand Champion,Reserve Grand Champion, and First, Second, Third Placefor Pork Loin, Pork Ribs, and Pulled Pork.
The ComSouth Hambone Jam is recognized by theGeorgia Barbecue Association as the Georgia State BBQ Championship. The Georgia BarbecueAssociation is the South’s newest up and coming barbecue competition sanctioning organiza-tion. Some of the best barbecue cooks are right here in the State of Georgia! Just a short timeago, the GBA was conceived by a handful of individuals who thought it was time to let the restof the nation know that the best barbecue comes out of the South. Since that time, the GeorgiaBarbecue Association has grown to over 200 members, 100+ certified judges, coupled with 80+competition cook teams, and those numbers are steadily growing with each new month. For
more information, call Kathie Lambert 478-825-5986 or visit www.hambonejam.com.
National Civil War NavalMuseum at Port ColumbusExplore naval operations for the North and
South through displays of uniforms, artillery,firearms, personal effects, flags, murals, atimeline exhibit of the war at sea, ships andship replicas, and a battle simulator theater.
The Cool History programs will beginJune 3-4 with “Captured! Combat Tours of theUSS Water Witch,” which will recall whenConfederate naval forces launched a raid tocapture the USS Water Witch which wasdocked in Savannah. The next program onJuly 9-12 will focus on Civil War surgery andmedicine at sea. Inventing a New Navy will bethe theme of the August 6-7 program whichwill present a look at inventions and techno-logical advancements in both Northern andSouthern navies during the Civil War.
Sea Ghosts: Tour of Haunted PortColumbus will be offered the last Thursday ofeach month at 8 p.m. These candlelight tourswill highlight the more chilling artifacts in themuseum as well as experiences of theAlabama Paranormal Research Team andEffigy Paranormal.
Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in adon page 10. The museum is located at 1002Victory Drive, Columbus. For more informa-tion, visit www.portcolumbus.org or phone706-327-9798. See ad on page 10 for coupon.
July29 – HELEN – Car Show & Shine for Cystic Fib -
rosis, Remember When Theater. 706-795-2264.29-30 – HELEN – Folk Life Festival, Unicoi St.
Pk. 800-573-9659, x305.30 – CALHOUN – Guyegwoni:Cherokee Time
of Ripe Corn Moon, New Echota. 706-624-1321.30 – MACON – Bragg Jam Fest. 478-743-
1074.30 – WARNER ROBINS – Charity Ball,
Museum of Aviation. 478-919-0624.30-31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Green Bean Festival,
Downtown. 877-745-5789.31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Rob Denty Jazz,
Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.
August1 – MONROE – Kinchafoonee Cowboys
Concert. 770-266-5331.2 – RICHMOND HILL – National Night Out,
Gregory Park, 6-9 p.m. 912-756-2837.3 – DAHLONEGA – Kurt Thomas, Down -
town, 6:30 p.m. 706-864-6133.4 – ALBANY – Comedy Night/Carl Hurley,
Munc. Aud., 7 p.m. 229-423-1124.5 – LAWRENCEVILLE – Aire Flamenco Con -
cert, Cthse., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 770-822-5450.6 – CARTERSVILLE – Foundations Concert,
Friendship Plaza, 7-9 p.m. 770-607-3480.6 – HELEN – Gold Fever, Smithgall Woods.
706-878-3087.6 – SAVANNAH – Rockin’ Cigar Box Guitar
Concert, Ships of Sea Museum. 912-232-1511.6-7 – COLUMBUS – Cool History/Inventing
New Navy, Nat’l. Civil War Naval Museum. 706-327-9798.
7 – COLUMBUS – Comic Book Show, Coca-Cola Space Science Center. 706-649-1477.
11 – HIAWASSEE – Moonshine Cruise-InHaulin’ Mash Kickoff Bash, Ridges Resort. 706-896-2262.
11-13 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Beach MusicFestival, 877-4jekyll.
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August11-14 – HIAWASSEE – Georgia Mountain
Fly-In, Ridges Resort. 706-896-2262.12-13 – HIAWASSEE – Ga. Mt. Moon shine
Cruiz-In, Ga. Mt. Fairgrounds. 662-587-9572.13 – HELEN – Sol Driven Train Concert, River
Mist Lodge, 6 p.m. 706-878-1234.18 – HELEN – Destination Helen Motorcycle
Rally, Downtown. 706-878-0076.18 – ROME – Civil war Symposium, Library,
6:30 p.m. 800-444-1834.19 – LAWRENCEVILLE – Ice Cream Sundaes/
Music, Courthouse, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 770-822-5450.
19-21 – CLARKESVILLE – N. E. GeorgiaAntique Car Show. 706-865-7777.
19-21 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Murder MysteryWeekend, J. I. Club Hotel. 912-635-2400.
20 – FITZGERALD – Grand Barton OrganConcert, Grand Theatre, 7 p.m. 229-426-5033.
20 – NORCROSS – Craft Market, Pinckney -ville Park. 770-417-2200.
20 – ROME – River Revelry, Ridge Ferry Park,6:30-10:30 p.m. 800-444-1834.
20 – SAVANNAH – Seafood Cookoff, CoffeeBluff Marina. 912-925-7474.
20 – THOMSON – Arts in the Alley, JournalStreet. 706-986-1481.
20 – TURIN – Tractor Pull, 10 a.m. 770-254-2627.
26-Sept. 14 – WATKINSVILLE – 9thAnnual Perspec tives Georgia Pottery Invitational,OCAF. 706-769-4565.
27 – CARTERSVILLE – Flintknapping,Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.
27 – ROME – Dancing with the Stars (Local),City Aud.,7 p.m. 800-444-1834.
27-28 – CONYERS – Big Haynes Creek Wild -life Festival, Ga. Int’l. Horse Park. 770-860-4190.
28 – RICHMOND HILL – Elegance in the ParkBridal Show, City Center, Noon. 912-445-0043.
28 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Just Jazz Quin -tet, Lighthouse Law, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.
September9-10 – FORT VALLEY – ComSouth HamBone
Jam, Main Street. 478-825-596.9-17 – CLARKESVILLE – Chattahoochee
Moun tain Fair. 706-768-6890.10-Oct. 30 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee,
Hillcrest Orchards. Weekends. 706-273-3838.
October1 – CORNELIA – Big Red Apple Festival,
Downtown. 706-778-8585, x280.
Events sometimes change, so phone for information before driving long distances.
Big Red Apple Festival in CorneliaThe 24th annual Big Red Apple Festival will be held in downtown Cornelia on Saturday,
October 1, 2011, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This family-oriented event will feature live music, kids’ activities, arts & crafts, living history exhibits, a horseshoe tournament, car show, and plenty ofregional cuisine to sample. The live music stage at the depot will showcase various musical actsand local entertainment to please all musical tastes. Jump onthe hayride to the Historic Chenocetah Tower for a tour of oneof the last stone fire towers in the state.
All vendor applications can be found online at bht@ corneliageorgia.org or by emailing a request to [email protected]. For more information, contact Heather Sinyard,Better Hometown Manager at 706-778-8585, ext. 280, or www.corneliageorgia.org.
Visit Cornelia for the festival, the history, and the quaintnorth Georgia small town. Cornelia is conveniently located offHwy 441/365 about 75 miles north of Atlanta (I-85 to I-985which turns into Hwy 441/365).
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Chattahoochee River Summer Splash Near Sandy SpringsThe 4th Annual Chattahoochee River Summer Splash on July 30 will be a cool event of the
summer. Float in a kayak, canoe, or raft, and beat the heat in this six-mile journey of discoverydown the Chattahoochee River. There will be music, food, and fun for the entire family at thePower’s Island Festivities.
Park your vehicle at MEAG Power, 1470 RiveredgeParkway, located near Powers Island, and catch the freeshuttle to Morgan Falls Dam to begin the river journey.Overflow parking will be available. The first shuttle isexpected to leave MEAG Power at 8:30 a.m. The riverjourney may take approximately three hours, dependingon the river’s current and how much time is actually spentpaddling. The last shuttle to MEAG Power will leavePowers Island at 4 p.m.
Take your own boat; or rent a kayak, canoe, or raft from one of the park’s authorized outfitterswho will also provide paddles and U. S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices. The $3entrance fee will be waived. The Summer Splash is hosted by Chattahoochee River NationalRecreation Area and Sandy Springs Hospitality and Tourism. For information, contact the CoastGuard station at 678-538-1200 or visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 866-511-7742.
Peppermint Pony RidesWhile planning a party, festival, corporate event, family reunion, or other
special event, consider including in your lineup of entertainment thePeppermint Pony Rides. Owner Stan Davis guarantees horses and poniesthat are always clean, and pays attention to detail; he will travel to any location, promises to be on time, and promises to leave your area as cleanwhen he leaves as when he arrived.
Packages include a 5 pony carousel, 4 pony carousel, and hand-ledponies.
Raised on a farm in Dacula, Davis has spent many years working as afarrier and observing and interacting with a variety of animals includinghorses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. For more information, phone 770-682-5789 or e-mail [email protected].
Cane River Vineyard & GeorgiaBob’s BBQ in ByronIf you are looking for a “True Southern Experience,” you can find it at Cane River Vineyard &
GeorgiaBob’s BBQ in Byron at EXIT 149 off I-75. Known for their chicken salad & pulled pork,GeorgiaBob’s now offers award winningwines and gourmet gifts. The atmospherein the Wine Tasting Room is quaint andwithout doubt spells the word “Southern.”For $5 you can enjoy five wine tastings andtake home a beautiful collectible wineglass. The Vineyard’s award-winningPeach Country Peach is the first ofGeorgiaBob’s signature wines and is avail-able only at the Tasting Room.
Not a wine drinker but looking for theperfect gift? Choose from wine purses (named one of Oprah’s favorites), jewelry, wine acces-sories, college collectibles, picnic packs, cookbooks, aprons, relishes, vegetables, salad dress-ings, and much more. While there let Cane River “Bill Browning” share the legend of Cane River.
Step next door and enjoy “True” Southern BBQ. The fine food served at GeorgiaBob’s is afamily tradition. There are locations in Warner Robins, Macon, and Byron.
The Vineyard is open Mondays-Saturdays from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Phone 866-330-VINO forinformation or visit www.canerivervineyard.com. The BBQ Restaurants are open dailyfrom 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (close Sundays 8 p.m.).For information, visit www.georgiabobs.comor phone Byron at 478-654-6682, WarnerRobins at 478-971-1341, or Macon at 478-257-6710. Both the vineyard and restaurantsoffer free WIFI.
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4th of JulyFitzgerald’s Independence Day Celebration
Enjoy a fun-filled Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, at Paulk Park inFitzgerald enjoying old-fashioned contests, free hotdogs and cokes,and free balloons. There will be a watermelon eating contest and agreased pole contest for both children and adults with prize money forthe winners. Entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. when a live band willentertain intermittently until dark; then a spectacular fireworks showwill be held over the lake at Paulk Park. Take chairs and blankets andpack your coolers for a picnic.
Make a weekend of it and enjoy some of the other interestingpoints in Fitzgerald. The Blue & Gray Museum has more than 1200artifacts and tells the story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. Visitthe Fire Engine Museum and walk through Evergreen Cemetery
where Yanks and Rebs rest side by side. Maps for the drive-by historic home tour will be available at the park. For more information, call 800-386-4642 or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.
Douglas July 4th Freedom Fest EventFor many years, the Douglas Exchange Club and the City of Douglas have partnered to
provide the citizens of Coffee County and the surroundingareas with a July 4th celebration. Freedom Fest will includevendors, live entertainment, popcorn, hotdogs, cokes, and fire-works after dark. The event will be held on Monday, July 4, atthe J. C. Adams Municipal Park. Gates will open at 5 p.m.
“The Freedom Fest 4th of July celebration is a big deal inDouglas,” says Georgia Henderson, City of Douglas CentralServices Director. “It’s a time for family tradition and to shareour patriotic spirit! People have been coming since they weresmall children as well as individuals who have never attendedthis great celebration of freedom. It’s a tradi-tion that we are proud to help the DouglasExchange Club carry on.”
For more information about 4th of JulyFreedom Fest, call the City of DouglasTourism office at 912-384-4555 or visitwww.cityofdouglas.com.
JULY1 – RAYSVILLE – Fireworks, Amity Recreation
Area. 706-597-1000.1 – WARNER ROBINS – Independence Day
Concert, McConnell-Talbert Stadium. 7 p.m. 888-288-9742.
1-4 – ADEL – Fourth of July Weekend, ReedBingham State Park. 229-896-3551.
1-4 – DAWSONVILLE – Independence Cel e -bration, Amicalola Falls St. Pk. 706-265-1969.
1-4 – TALLULAH FALLS – Holiday GorgeFloor Hike, 10:30 a.m. 706-754-7981.
2 – AUGUSTA – Independence Day Celebra -tion, Commons, 4-10 p.m. 706-821-1754.
2 – BLUE RIDGE – Fireworks Celebration,Lake Blue Ridge, 4 p.m. 706-632-2618.
2 – CAVE SPRINGS – BBQ & Fireworks,Noon. 800-444-1834.
2 – DARIEN – Cannons Across the Marsh,Fort King George. 912-437-4770.
2 – JULIETTE – Ol’ Time Independence DayCelebration, Jarrell Plantation. 478-986-5172.
2 – LUMPKIN – Independence Day,Westville. 888-733-1850.
2 – McCAYSVILLE – Independence DayCelebration/Fireworks, Tater Hill. 800-899-6867.
2 – NEWNAN – Puckett Station Arts &Crafts Festival. 770-254-2627.
Monday, July 4, 20115 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Georgia International Horse ParkConyers, GA
Fireworks at Dusk • Patriotic ProgramUltimate Air Dog ShowMemories of Mayberry
Children’s ActivitiesArts & Crafts • Vendors
Car Shows • Foodand Much More!
www.conyersfabulousfourth.com770-602-2606 or 770-860-4190
ConyersFabulous 4th Festival
Fireworks at Dusk • Patriotic ProgramUltimate Air Dog ShowMemories of Mayberry
Children’s ActivitiesArts & Crafts • Vendors
Car Shows • Foodand Much More!
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4th of July
JULY2 – RICHMOND HILL – Fireworks, Gregory
Park, 8 p.m. 912-756-3345.2 – STOCKBRIDGE – Starlight & Fireworks,
Panola Mt. St. Pk., 7:30 p.m. 770-389-7801.2 – WASHINGTON – Our Confederate Her i -
tage 1861, Robt. Toombs House. 706-678-2226.2-3 – SAVANNAH – Great American
Weekend, River Street. 912-234-0295.2-4 – BLAKELY – 4th of July Weekend,
Kolomoki Mounds. 229-724-2150.2-4 – OMAHA – Fourth of July Celebration,
Florence Marina State Park. 229-838-4706.3 – HELEN –July 4th Mountain Style, Unicoi
State Park. 800-573-9659, x305.3 – KENNESAW – Tribute to Legends Con -
cert & Fireworks, Depot, 6 p.m. 770-422-9714.3 – TYBEE ISLAND – Independence Day
Fireworks, Pier & Pavilion. 912-786-5444.3 – WOODBURY – Lake Meriwether
Fireworks. 800-337-1927.3-4 – ATHENS – Classic City American Music
Festival, Melting Point. 706-549-7020.4 – ALBANY – 4th of July Celebration. 866-
750-0840.4 – ALPHARETTA – July 4th Festivities &
Fireworks, Wills Park, 3 p.m. 678-297-6100.4 – ATHENS – Star-Spangled Classic, Bishop
Park. 706-613-3589.4 – ATLANTA – Peachtree Road Race, 404-
875-7275. Centennial Olympic Park 4th of JulyCelebration, 404-222-park. Lenox Square 4th ofJuly Celebration, 404-233-6767. All AmericanCelebration/Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, VerizonWireless, 8 p.m., 404-733-5010.
4 – BAINBRIDGE – Fly-By Radio Concert/ Fire -works, Boat Basin Pk., 7:15 p.m. 229-243-8555.
4 – BLAIRSVILLE – Independence Day atVogel St. Pk. 706-745-2628. Fireworks at MeeksPark, 9:30 p.m. 877-745-5789.
4 – BLUE RIDGE – 3 Rivers Music Jam/Kharisma, Downtown, 6-10 p.m. 706-635-7400.
4 – BRUNSWICK – Old Fashioned Cele -bration, Waterfront Park, 7 p.m. 912-262-6934.
4 – CARTERSVILLE – Stars, Stripes, &Carters ville, Dellinger Park, 770-387-2491.Fireworks Hike, Pine Mt. Trail, 770-387-5625.
4 – CAVE SPRINGS – July 4th Parade, 10 a.m.800-444-1834.
4 – COLQUITT – Fabulous Fourth of July.229-758-2400.
4 – CONYERS – Fabulous Fourth, GeorgiaInternational Horse Park. 770-602-2606.
4 – CORDELE – Fireworks on the Flint,Ga.Veterans St. Pk., 9:30 p.m. 229-226-2371.
4 – DARIEN –Cannons Across the Marsh,Fort King George, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 912-437-4770.Red, White & Blue on the Bluff Concert &Fireworks, 7-9:30 p.m. 912-437-4837.
4 – DECATUR – Pied Piper Parade, Concert,Fireworks, Downtown, 6 p.m. 404-371-8386.
Come and Celebrate
Freedom Fest 2011Monday, July 4JC Adams Municipal Park
DOUGLAS, GAGates Open at 5 p.m.
Free Admission & ParkingLive Entertainment • Food Vendors
Fireworks after Dark!
912-384-4555www.cityofdouglas.com
Come and Celebrate
Freedom Fest 2011Monday, July 4JC Adams Municipal Park
DOUGLAS, GAGates Open at 5 p.m.
Free Admission & ParkingLive Entertainment • Food Vendors
Fireworks after Dark!Sponsored by the Douglas Exchange
and the City of Douglas
912-384-4555www.cityofdouglas.com
CelebrationsIndependence Day Concert in Warner Robins
The annual Independence Day Concert will be held Friday, July 1, in Warner Robins at theMcConnell-Talbert Stadium on North Davis Drive (I-75 exit #146). The program will include theBand of the Air Force Reserve Command performing with five-time Grammy award winner Wynonna, described by RollingStone Magazine in 1994 as “the greatest female country singersince Patsy Cline.” CNN anchor Robin Meade will emcee theconcert. The event is free.
Take the family for a night of patriotic festivities as theWarner Robins community celebrates our nation’s birthday withmusic and spectacular fireworks. Visitors are invited to bringblankets, chairs, and picnics. No glass containers or alcohol willbe allowed.Gates will open at 6 p.m., and entertainment will begin at 7 p.m.
For further information, call the Warner Robins Convention & Visitors’ Bureau at 888-288-WRGA or visit www.warnerrobinsga.gov.
Celebrations
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Conyers Fabulous 4th FestivalThe Fabulous 4th Festival on Monday, July 4, at the Georgia International Horse Park in
Conyers will celebrate our nation’s independence with family fun, entertainment and fireworks.The event will feature arts, crafts, vendors, children’s activities, and liveentertainment on stage. A patriotic program honoring the 10thAnniversary of the War on Terrorism will take place on the stage at 7 p.m.
Guests can watch the Ultimate Air Dog Show as high-flying caninescompete at long distance jumps and choose their favorite customCorvette or Japanese car at the Corvettes in the Park Car Show andNostalgic Japanese Street Fighters Car Show.
Children can design their own patriotic brick at the Walk of Heroes boothin support of the Walk of Heroes Memorial Park. Kids of all ages can rideon the miniature outdoor railroad and also meet Barney Fife and GomerPyle as the entertainment group Memories of Mayberry joins the festivities.The event will conclude with the main attraction, fireworks, at dark.
Admission and parking will be free. Blankets and lawn chairs will be allowed for prime fire-works-viewing. Coolers and pets will be prohibited. For more up-to-date information, phone theConyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606 or visit www.conyersfabulousfourth.com.
JULY4 – DOUGLAS – Freedom Fest, Municipal
Park, 5 p.m. 912-384-4555.4 – DUNWOODY – July 4th Parade, 9:30
a.m. 770-817-8100.4 – FITZGERALD – 4th of July Celebration,
Paulk Park. 800-386-4642.4 – GRIFFIN – Fourth of July Parade. 770-
229-6400.4 – HELEN – July 4th Celebration, Festhalle,
4-9 p.m. 706-878-1908. 4th of July Fireworks,dusk, Downtown. 706-878-2181.
4 – JASPER – July 4th Celebration, Down -town. 706-692-1164.
4 – JEKYLL ISLAND – July 4th Family Cele -bration, 877-4jekyll. 912-635-2400.
4 – KINGSLAND – Independence DayFestival. 912-882-4000.
4 – MADISON – Independence Day Concert/Picnic, Cultural Center, 7 p.m. 766-233-0598.
4 – MIDWAY – Independence Day ColonialFaire, Fort Morris. 912-884-5999.
4 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Star-Spangled BeachParty, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.
4 – RICHMOND HILL – July FourthCelebration, Fort McAllister. 912-727-2339.
4 – SANDY SPRINGS – Atlanta ConcertBand, Heritage Green, 7-8:30 p.m. 404-851-9111.
4 – SAVANNAH – Celebration, SkidawayIsland. 912-598-2300. Weekend Celebration,Harbor Golf Resort. 912-201-2000.
4 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Independence DayParade, Fireworks, Car Show. 770-464-2380.
4 – THOMASVILLE – Celebration/Fireworks,Remington Park, 6:30 p.m. 229-227-7001.
4 – VALDOSTA – Fourth of July Celebration,Mall, 9:30 p.m. 229-259-3507.
4 – WARM SPRINGS – Fourth of July in theCourtyard, Downtown. 800-337-1927.
4TH OF JULYCELEBRATION
PAULK PARK IN FITZGERALD, GA
JULY 4, Starting at 4 p.m.Free Hotdogs, Softdrinks & Balloons
For Children & Adults . . .Watermelon Eating ContestGreased Pole Contest • PrizesTreasure Hunt for Kids
Starting at 6 p.m.Live Entertainment
Starting at DuskFireworks
FITZGERALD1-800-386-4642 • www.fitzgeraldga.org
Conyers Fabulous 4th Festival
USAF Reserve Command BandIndependence Day Concert
WARNER ROBINSFriday, July 1 – FREE
GATES OPEN AT 6 P.M.
Special GuestRobinMeadeAnchor,HLN’s
“Morning Express with
Robin Meade”
Featuring Five-TimeGrammy Award winner
McConnell-Talbert Stadium888-288-WRGA
www.warnerrobinsga.gov
Independence Day ConcertWARNER ROBINSFriday, July 1 – FREE
McConnell-Talbert Stadium888-288-WRGA
www.warnerrobinsga.gov
Wynonna
4TH OF JULYCELEBRATION
PAULK PARK IN FITZGERALD, GA
JULY 4, Starting at 4 p.m.Free Hotdogs, Softdrinks & Balloons
For Children & Adults . . .Watermelon Eating ContestGreased Pole Contest • PrizesTreasure Hunt for Kids
Starting at 6 p.m.Live Entertainment
Starting at DuskFireworks
FITZGERALD1-800-386-4642 • www.fitzgeraldga.org
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ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org
June 2, 4 Oliverio RachmaninovJune 9, 11, 12 Puccini Madama ButterflyAug. 5 Jackie Evancho
AURORA THEATRELawrenceville, 678-226-6222, www.auroratheatre.com
Thru June 6 Over River/Through the WoodsAug. 4-Sept. 4 A Chorus Line
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER706,632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com
July 8-31 Little Shop of Horrors
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTSAtlanta, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org
Thru June 12 Jack & the BeanstalkJune 14-July 17 Cinderella Della CircusJuly 19-31 Martha SpeaksAug. 4-14 Frog Belly Rat BoneAug. 18-Sept. 18 The Ugly Duckling
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE706-226-6618, www.daltonlittletheatre.com
June 9-18 25th Annual Putnam CountySpelling Bee
ELBERT THEATREElberton, 706-283-1049, www.elberttheatre.org
Aug. 19-28 Joseph Amazing Dreamcoat
14TH STREET PLAYHOUSEAtlanta, 404-733-4738, www.14thstplayhouse.org
June 3-26 Life in the Park (Premiere)
ACT 3 PRODUCTIONS Sandy Springs770-241-1905, www.act3productions.org
June 17-26 Once On This IslandJuly 28-31 Annie Jr.Aug. 12-21 Plagued–A Love Story
AGATHA’SAtlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com
Thru July 27 Bachelor–Date with DeathJuly 28-Nov. 2 Next Bite at Twilight
ALPHARETTA CHRISTIAN THEATERAlpharetta, 678-371-3079, www.act1theater.com
July 15-Aug. 7 To Kill a Mockingbird
ART PLACEMarietta, 770-509-2700, www.theartplace.us
July 20-Aug. 7 Married Alive
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATER706,548,3854, www.townandgownplayers.org
June 10-19 Twelfth NightJune 24-26 The Party BombAug. 5-14 An Ideal HusbandAug. 19-21 Spring Awakening
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATREMarietta, 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
June 10-26 Rent
P Theatre P Music P Dance PP Theatre P Music P Dance P
Sample Georgia Winesand find a gift for
that special someonein the country store
and boutique!
Try “True”
Southern Barbecue
Next Door At
GeorgiaBob’s
Barbecue Company
BYRON
140 Cane River Drive
478-654-6682
WARNER ROBINS
1882 Russell Parkway
478-971-1341
MACON
4921 Riverside Drive
478-257-6710
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P Theatre P Music P Dance PP Theatre P Music P Dance PFORT GORDONPERFORMING ARTS THEATRE706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com
July 15-30 Here on the Flight Path
GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE THEATREAtlanta, 404-264-0020, www.gashakespeare.org
June-July The TempestJune-July Antony & CleopatraJuly-Aug. Noises Off
HENRY PLAYERSMcDonough, 770-914-1474, www.henryplayers.com
June 23-26 Lion, Witch, & Wardrobe
HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATERClarkesville, 706-839-1315, www.habershamtheater.org
June 10-18 The Trouble with CatsJune 21-31 Joseph & Amazing DreamcoatJune 24-26 Gilbert & Sullivan Selections
NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARETHEATRE TAVERNAtlanta, 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com
June 2-12 Double FalsehoodJune 16-31 Complete Works of Shakespeare
NEW DEPOT PLAYERSConyers, 678-374-3224, www.thenewdepotplayers.com
June 16-19 Doubt: A ParableAug. 11-21 Little Shop of Horrors
NEWNAN THEATER COMPANY770-683-6282, www.newnantheatre.com
June 18, 23 NitwitsAug. 25-Sept. 4 Twentieth Century
PUMPHOUSE PLAYERS Cartersville770-387-2610, www.pumphouseplayers.com
June 11-25 Till Beth Do Us PartJuly 23-31 Tradin’ PaintAug. 27-Sept. 3 Plaza Suite
ROME LITTLE THEATRE706-295-7171, www.romelittletheatre.com
June 3-12 And Then There Were NoneAug. 26-Sept. 4 Charlotte’s Web
SAVANNAH THEATRE912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com
June 3-Aug. 14 Country Star RevueJune 4-Aug. 13 (Sat.) The Beat Goes On
SOUTHSIDE THEATRE GUILDFairburn, 770-969-0956, www.stgplays.com
Thru June 12 Sex Please, We’re SixtyJuly 21-Aug. 7 Seussical! The Musical
SWAMP GRAVYColquitt, 229-758-5450, www.swampgravy.com
June 17-25 Wizard of Oz
TATER PATCH PRODUCTIONSJasper, 770-547-1096, www.taterpatchplayers.org
July 22-30 Peter Pan
THEATRICAL OUTFITAtlanta, 678-528-1500, www.theatricaloutfit.org
Aug. 17-Sept. 11 The Green Book
62nd Annual
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Car, Truck & Antique Tractor Display • EntertainmentWatermelon Slice Give-away • Fireworks • PageantWatermelon Eating Contest • Seed Spitting Contest
Gospel Music • Photo Contest • Taste of Melon5K & 10K Races • Quilt Display • Puppet Show
Fishing • Horseshoe Tournament • and Much More!
229-273-1668 • [email protected]
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• Georgia Special Olympics AUG.19-21• SE Regional Little LeagueJULY 27-AUGUST 6 (subject to change)
• GA Golden Olympics SEPT.21-24• Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival
OCTOBER 15 & 16www.mossycreekfestival.com
4th Largest Aviation Museumin the U.S., Free Admission
www.museumofaviation.org
I-75 Exits 144 & 146888-288-WRGA
www.warnerrobinsga.gov
BusinessWeek’s Best Place to Raise a Family
Experience the Museum of Aviation
1900+ Hotel Rooms • 105 Restaurants1200 Seat Civic Center • Conference & Meeting Spaces
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September 3-5DOWNTOWN
Families receive the “Royal Treatment”in Kingsland this Labor Day weekend
Saturday & Sunday•5K Run (Saturday, 7:00 a.m.)•75+ Arts, Crafts, Antiques &
Collectibles Vendors (12 n.-6 p.m.)•Catfish Dinners (begins 12 n.)•Free Entertainment on Main Stage•Family Amusement Area (begins 12 n.)
(featuring pony rides, kiddie train, inflatables, bungee jump, mining attraction)
Monday•Pancake Breakfast (7 a.m.) •Parade (10 a.m.)•Paks Karate Demonstration (11:30 a.m.)•Antique Car & Truck Show (11:30 a.m.)•75+ Arts, Crafts, Antiques & Collectibles
Vendors (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) •Catfish Dinners•Free Entertainment on Main Stage
(begins 12:15 p.m.)•Family Amusement Area (begins 12 n.)
Sponsored by the Kingsland Community Betterment Program
912-729-4382www.kingslandcatfishfestival.com
