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Georgia State Fair
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The Fair has been held in Macon since 1851 and has a long tradition of family entertainment ranging from its agricultural and artistic craft roots to its carnival midway atmosphere.
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February 20 - 21 - Mardi Gras Festival, St. Marys - A family-oriented festival featuring a bicycle tour, 5K run, street dance, parade & arts, crafts & food vendors. On stage music & entertainment & karoke contest. Lots of fun for all ages. Free Admission. The fun begins on Friday night, February 20, 2009, with the arrival of the Mardi Gras King & Queen at 7:00 p.m. followed by a street dance. Join us again on Saturday, 800-868-8687 (3188) February 22 - Music Gives Life to Everything, Cornelia - Multi-cultural musical celebration 706-778-7875 (3475) March 19 - April 5 - Savannah Music Festival, Savannah - The Savannah Music Festival is Georgia's largest musical arts festival and one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals in the world. This Georgia festival is building a robust history on its devotion to living, vibrant musical traditions, regularly presenting commissioned works, unique and imaginative productions and rare regional appearances by renowned artists in jazz, classical, blues, bluegrass, gospel and other styles of American and international roots music. (912)234-3378 (3193) April 17 - 19 - Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Atlanta - The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is home to some of the best festival food available. You won't have any trouble finding your favorite foods while you enjoy the Artist Market or one of the many events that take place during the festival. When you get hungry, just follow the delicious smells of funnel cakes, gyros, crab cakes, onion rings, kettle corn and much,much more! Mmmm, can't ya just smell it now? 404-817-6642 (3194) April 18 - Airplane Fun Day, Statham - Fun for all ages. Giant Inflatable slide, Paint ball shoot down, Learn To Fly 10-6pm. (4917) April 23 - 25 - 88th Annual Thomasville Rose Show and Festival, Thomasville - Held in beautiful historic downtown Thomasville, the Rose Festival has been a Southwest Georgia Tradition since the 1920s. Join us for all the fun and festivities! Enjoy roses, roses, and more roses, plus parades, live music, fantastic food, exciting sporting events, arts & crafts ... and everything from an elegant plantation ball to a family-oriented street dance! The festival begins on Thursday evening with the Annual Rose Bud Parade. Friday includes the opening of the Rose Show, the Annual Rose Parade, and Annual Street Dance. Saturday, the festival opens with the Annual Car Show and continues with an Art in the Park and many other fun events! (229)227-7020 (3189) May 18 - June 1 - Patriotic Festival of Flags, Ringgold - Over 700 American Flags will fly in Ringgold to honor the deceased veterans of Catoosa County. 706-935-5290 (3759) May 22 - 23 - 1890s Day Jamboree, Ringgold - Old fashioned street fair; parade, live music, crafts, food and more. 706-935-5290 (3732) May 23 - 25 - Atlanta Jazz Festival, Atlanta - The Atlanta Jazz Festival is held in May, and is a 31-day schedule of events that features internationally renowned jazz artists and activities throughout the Metro Atlanta area. The Festival is regarded as one of the country's largest free jazz festivals. The Atlanta Jazz Festival provides the City with an opportunity to unify Atlanta's diverse population, to celebrate Atlanta's rich cultural heritage, and to promote tourism. (404)817-6818 (3195) May 30 - 31 - Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, Blairsville - Juried exhibitors, Student Art Exhibit & Live performances. Food by local organizations. Free 706-994-4837 (4141) June 2 - Free Movies at the Ringgold Depot, Ringgold - Tuesdays in June and July at 11:00 am Free Family Movies at the Historic Ringgold Depot 706-935-5290 (5370) June 9 - Free Movies at the Ringgold Depot, Ringgold - Tuesdays in June and July at 11:00 am Free Family Movies at the Historic Ringgold Depot 706-935-5290 (5371) June 16 - Free Movies at the Ringgold Depot, Ringgold - Tuesdays in June and July at 11:00 am Free Family Movies at the Historic Ringgold Depot 706-935-5290 (5372) June 20 - Music in the Mountains, Ellijay - Ty Herndon & guest Thompson Square. Doors open-8:45pm, show starts-9:15pm. 706-836-9233 (5459) June 23 - Free Movies at the Ringgold Depot, Ringgold - Tuesdays in June and July at 11:00 am Free Family Movies at the Historic Ringgold Depot 706-935-5290 (5373) June 30 - Free Movies at the Ringgold, Ringgold - Tuesdays in June and July at 11:00 am Free Family Movies at the Historic Ringgold Depot 706-935-5290 (5374) July 4 - Pride of Pike 4th of July Celebration, Zebulon - The 2009 Pride of Pike 4th of July Celebration event kicks-off at 4:00pm at PCPRA. 770-567-2027 (5581) July 4 - 4th of July Celebration 2009, St. Marys - A day of family fun! 5K & 10K run, dog show, arts, crafts & food vendors,parade, kiddy rides, entertainment throughout the day, street dance and one of the largest fireworks displays in Southeast Georgia. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. 9 AM - 10 PM 800-868-8687 (3190) July 4 - Celebrate Braselton Festival, Braselton - A fabulous family oriented festival with all day events. Parade on Highway 53. Crafts and Music in the Braselton Park. Fireworks at Chateau Elan. (706)654-5551 (3187) July 7 - Free Movies at the Ringgold Depot, Ringgold - Tuesdays in June and July at 11:00 am Free Family Movies at the Historic Ringgold Depot 706-935-5290 (5375) July 14 - Free Movies at the Ringgold Depot, Ringgold - Tuesdays in June and July at 11:00 am Free Family Movies at the Historic Ringgold Depot 706-935-5290 (5376) July 21 - Free Movies at the Ringgold Depot, Ringgold - Tuesdays in June and July at 11:00 am Free Family Movies at the Historic Ringgold Depot 706-935-5290 (5377) July 28 - Free Movies at the Ringgold Depot, Ringgold - Tuesdays in June and July at 11:00 am Free Family Movies at the Historic Ringgold Depot 706-935-5290 (5378) September 4 - 6 - Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival at Callaway Gardens, Callaway Gardens - This festive, old-fashioned weekend is highlighted by the extraordinary vision of a balloon glow on Friday evening, and morning and evening flights on Saturday and Sunday. In between, the days are filled with entertainment, family activities, exhibits, demonstrations, music and more. (800) 225-5292 (1970) September 26 - Ringgold Middle School Duck Race & 5K Run, Ringgold - Hundreds of rubber ducks are released to race down Chickamauga Creek for fun and prize. 706-935-3381 (3745) September 26 - 27 - Summer's Last Kiss - An Affair with the Arts, Hiawassee - A community celebration held on the city square in beautiful downtown Hiawassee, GA. 706-896-4966 (4140) October 2 -3 - Ringgold Gap Civil War Festival, Ringgold - 2 Day Civil War Festival honoring General Patrick Cleburne. 706-965-1249 (3733) October 3 - Rock Shrimp Festival 2009, St. Mary's - Enjoy a day of food and family fun at this annual festival. A day full of events including 5 & 10 K run, arts, crafts & food vendors, parade, Rock Shrimp Dinners and entertainment thru out the day. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. 9 AM - 5 PM 800-868-8687 (3191) October 3 - Farm Day 2009, Fort Valley - Fall is a special time at Pineola Farms, becoming a gathering place for friends and guest to travel back in time. See mules plowing the garden, and if you are adventurous, you can even plow a few rows yourself. Antique tractors will be on display along with Hit n Miss Gasoline engines. Don't miss the tractor parade at 1pm. Enjoy Fresh Air Barbecue in The Cotton Barn. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 478-827-0894 Pineola Farms - The Cotton Barn (3192) October 3 - Columbus Greater Fair pageant, Columbus - 2009 First Annual Miss Greater Columbus Fair pageant! (404)408-0721 (5862) October 10 - Whitesburg Octoberfest Arts & Crafts Festival, Whitesburg - Annual Festival featuring arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, prizes and more. (770) 834-0328 (5490) October 15 - Savannah Art Show Event at Trends & Traditions, Savannah - See Savannah through the eyes of Jeff White(artist) and John Anderson(photographer) 912-354-5012 (5827) Oct. 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 - Haunted Depot, Ringgold - The City of Ringgold will host its third annual Haunted Depot. 706-935-5290 (5761) November 6 - 7 - Big Pig Jig, Vienna - BIG PIG JIG was born in Vienna, Georgia when a group of self-professed gourmets made wagers on who among them could cook the most succulent pig! Events include Parade, Arts and Crafts, and of course the Big Pig cook off. 229-268-8275 (5508) December 4 - Down Home Christmas, Ringgold - Lighted Christmas Parade, music and Santa at the Historic Ringgold Depot. 706-935-5290 (3734) December 12 - The Magnolia Music and Medicine Show, Eastman - Styled after a live radio broadcast show. Featured artist - Tim O'Brien 2005 Grammy Award winner. (478)374-4723 (6092) December 31 - 6th Annual New Year's Eve Apple Drop, Cornelia - Family oriented New Year's Eve party hosted by the City of Cornelia, food, music, and dancing. 706-778-7875 (6124) |
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2010 Events |
February 28 - 19th Annual Celebration of Music, Cornelia - Alliance for African American Music presents "Music Gives Flight to Imagination" 706-778-7875 (6125) April 22 - 24 - Thomasville 89th Rose Show & Festival, Thomasville - Held in beautiful historic downtown Thomasville, the Rose Festival has been a Southwest Georgia Tradition since the 1920s. Join us for all the fun and festivities! Enjoy roses, roses, and more roses, plus parades, live music, fantastic food, exciting sporting events, arts & crafts ... and everything from an elegant plantation ball to a family-oriented street dance! The festival begins on Thursday evening with the Annual Rose Bud Parade. Friday includes the opening of the Rose Show, the Annual Rose Parade, and Annual Street Dance. Saturday, the festival opens with the Annual Car Show and continues with an Art in the Park and many other fun events! (229)227-7020 (6089) May 29 - 30 - 1890's Day Jamboree, Ringgold - Fun for the whole family!!! Old fashioned street fair; parade, live music, crafts, food and more. 706-935-5290 Downtown Ringgold (6090) October 2 - Fall Farm Day at historic Pineola Farms, Fort Valley - Fall is a special time at Pineola Farms, becoming a gathering place for friends and guest to travel back in time. See mules plowing the garden, and if you are adventurous, you can even plow a few rows yourself. Antique tractors will be on display along with Hit n Miss Gasoline engines. Don't miss the tractor parade at 1pm. Enjoy Fresh Air Barbecue in The Cotton Barn. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 478-827-0894 (6091) |