Summer - Guide to Georgia

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GGEORGIA
uide
To
Events
Attractions
Fairs & Festivals
Summer 2014
So much to do in Douglas, Georgia!
GGEORGIA
uide
To
Volume 54
Summer
Number 2
June/July/August 2014
CONTENTS
Metro Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Labor Day Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Garden & Nature Events . . . . . . . .7
Sporting Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Entertainment Venues . . . . . .10-11
Summer Events in Georgia . . .12-19
July 4th Events . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Theatre & Music . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
ON THE COVER
ouglas, Georgia will be the site of
many unique events this summer.
There will be a Summer Beach Bash downtown on June 3, a July 4th Freedom Fest at
J.C. Adams Municipal Park, and the two
day South Georgia Outdoor Expo at the
Central Square Complex on August 22-23.
For more information on Douglas, its
events, and its attractions, see the articles
inside this issue and the ad on page 23 and
visit www.CityofDouglas.com.
D
GUIDE
TO
65th Annual
Watermelon Days Festival
June 2-28, 2014
GEORGIA
801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816
Phone 706-846-2620
E-mail [email protected]
Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/Editor
Debi Richardson . . . . . . .Graphics Editor
803-259-1990, [email protected]
Hayley Yawn . . . .Social Media Specialist
Johnny Craven . .Information Technologist
Mike Norkus . . . . . . . . . . . . .Distribution
The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the
premiere publication for information on activities and
entertainment in Georgia. Four issues are published each
year, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 Georgia
Welcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, and
numerous other outlets as well as to subscribers.
Subscription is $10 per year. Contents are copyrighted and
may not be reproduced without permission.
“Watermelon Capital of the World”
Cordele, GA
Main Day of Festival June 28nd
Parade •Arts & Crafts •Train Ride •Dance
Car & Truck and Tractor Display •Entertainment
Watermelon Slice Give-away •Fireworks •Pageant
Watermelon Eating Contest •Seed Spitting Contest
Gospel Music •Photo Contest •Hot Air Balloon Rides
5K, 10K and Fun Run •Puppet Show •Taste of Melon
Dog Show •Fishing Rodeo •Horseshoe Tournament
Chunking Contest •SAM Shortline Train •much more!
to be entered into
a drawing for a
229-273-1668
FREE
List of events on web page:
Guide to Georgia subscription!
www.cordelecrispga.com
June / July / August 2014 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA
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METRO ATLANTA
Scott Antique Market in Atlanta
The Scott Antique Market at the Atlanta Expo Centers, the world’s largest monthly indoor
antique show, features two buildings stocked full of pretty much every antique imaginable. With
366,000 square feet to explore, and over 3,500 booths, plus outdoor shopping and even a courtyard of merchandise, it’s almost impossible to leave
without finding exactly what you’re looking for,
according to the show’s organizers. All things antique
wind up at the Scott Antique Market – antique furniture, vintage hardware, rare art, stunning glassware,
heirloom silver, incredible jewelry, and so much more.
The Scott Antique Market, described as
“America’s favorite treasure hunt,” always takes place
the second weekend of every month at the Atlanta
Expo Centers which straddle I-285 at Exit 55. Parking
is free; admission is only $5; and a complimentary shuttle goes between both buildings. Show
hours are Thursdays 12:45-6pm, Fridays & Saturdays 9am-6pm, and Sundays 10am-4pm.
Upcoming shows will be June 12-15, July 10-13, Aug. 7-10, and Sept. 11-14. For a complete
list of show dates and more information on Scott Antique Markets, call 740-569-2800 or visit
www.scottantiquemarket.com.
All Summer Events
Ongoing – Anne Frank in the World Exhibit,
Parkside Shop. Ctr., Sandy Springs. 770-206-1558.
Thru Apr. 1, 2015 – Civil War in Sandy Spgs.,
Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. 404-851-9111.
1, 7, 8 – Georgia Renaissance Festival,
Fairburn, Sat. & Sun. 770-964-8575.
June 1-Aug. 31 – Lasershow, Stone Mountain Park. Call for dates/times. 770-498-5690.
June 3-Aug. 28 – Music at Noon, Centennial
Olympic Pk., Tues./Thurs., 12-1pm. 404-223-4412.
June 4-Aug. 27 – Wednesday WindDown,
Centennial Olympic Pk., 5:30-8pm. 404-223-4412.
June 5, July 3, Aug. 7 – First Thursday Art
Walk, Dntn. Atlanta, 5-8pm. 404-658-1877.
June 5-26 – Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings,
Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 10am, ages 3-10.
404-851-9111.
June 6-Aug. 29 – Martinis & IMAX,
Fernbank, Fri. 6:30-11pm. 404-929-6300.
June 7, July 12, Aug. 2 – Smyrna Concert
Series, Village Green, 7-10pm. 770-434-6600.
June 8, Aug. 3 – Greater Atlanta Coin Show,
Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel. 770-772-4359.
June 14, July 12, Aug. 9 – Turtle Tours, Heritage
Sandy Springs Museum, 11am. 404-851-9111.
June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 – Alive After
Five, Roswell Historic District. 770-640-3253.
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June 26-27, July 26-27 – Alpharetta Art in
the Park, Old Milton Park. 678-297-2811.
June 27, July 25, Aug. 22 – Glover Park
Concerts, Marietta Square, 8pm. 770-794-5601.
June
4-8 – Shakespeare in Piedmont Park,
7:30pm. 404-845-0793.
5 – Gumball 3000, Centennial Olympic Park.
404-223-4412.
7 – Brew Moon Summerfest, Downtown
Alpharetta, 6:30-11pm. 678-297-2811.
7-8 – Locomotive Days, Southeastern
Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.
7-8 – Virginia Highland Summerfest. 404874-2084.
7-8 – Peachtree Hills Festival of Arts. 404845-0793.
8 – Alpharetta City Band Concert, Adult
Activity Center, 3pm. 678-297-6140.
8 – Concert by the Springs with Yacht
Rock Revue, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs,
7-8:30pm. 404-851-9111.
11-14 – Atlantafest (Christian Music
Festival), Stone Mountain Park. 800-783-8839.
12-15 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta
Expo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.
14 – HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash Block
Party, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.
GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / June / July / August 2014
METRO ATLANTA
Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth
Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum has over 90 pieces of retired railway rolling
stock: trains from the 1920’s and 1950’s including vintage steam and diesel locomotives,
passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway
post office car, wooden freight cars, baggage cars,
cabooses, and maintenance of way equipment. The
museum is also home to buses from MARTA’s historic
fleet and predecessor systems, vintage cabs and firefighting equipment, and more.
The Locomotive Celebration on June 7-8 will include
temporary tattoos, locomotive hunt, refreshments, and
a kids’ craft corner. The museum will celebrate
Independence Day on July 4 with both trains running
and a variety of holiday themed refreshments. Trains,
Trucks, and Tractors on Aug. 2-3 will offer refreshments, temporary caboose tattoos, craft corner
for children, hayrides, and exhibits of tractors, trucks, and other vehicles, both old and new.
Located at 3595 Buford Hwy. in Duluth, the Museum follows a seasonal schedule; days and
hours of operation are available on the website. With ad on page 4 one free train or park train
ride with each paid admission. For information, visit www.SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.org
or phone 770-476-2013.
June
14 – Tunes From the Tombs, Historic
Oakland Cemetery. 404-688-2107.
14-15 – Peachtree Corners Festival,
Corners Parkway. 678-492-6114.
20 – Beach Party, Decatur Square, 5-11pm.
404-270-4100.
20 – Movie Night, Hapeville Football
Stadium, 7:30pm. 404-669-8269.
20 – Juneteenth Celebration, Cyclorama &
Grant Park. 404-624-0697.
21 – Atlanta Green Festival, Grant Park.
678-379-8370.
21 – Lift Up Atlanta’s Summer Fun Festival, Riverview Landing, Mableton. 678-245-4622.
21 – Movie by Moonlight, Taylor-Brawner
Park, Smyrna, 8:30pm. 770-434-6600.
21-22 – Juneteenth Celebration, Atlanta
History Center. 404-814-4000.
26 – Rhythm & Brews/Melon & Mayhem,
Heritage Sandy Springs, 6:30-8pm. 404-851-9111.
26-29 – Battle of Kennesaw Mountain,
National Battlefield Park. 770-427-4686.
28 – Oakland Cemetery & Civil War
Guided Walking Tour. 404-688-2107.
28-29 – Old Fourth Ward Park Arts
Festival. 404-873-1222.
July
13 – Concert by the Springs with Grains of
Sand Band, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs,
7-8:30pm. 404-851-9111.
18 – Downtown Live Concert, Jess Lucas
Park, Hapeville, 7pm. 404-669-8269.
19 – Cherokee Memorial Dedication,
Roswell Riverside Park, 2-5pm. 800-776-7935.
20 – Civil War Encampment, Atlanta
History Center. 404-814-4000.
20 – Cyclorama Family Day. 678-379-8370.
26 – Chattahoochee River Summer Splash,
Morgan Falls, Sandy Springs. 678-538-1200.
26 – Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, Piedmont
Park. 404-875-7275.
31 – Rhythm & Brews / The Bitteroots,
Heritage Sandy Springs, 6:30-8pm. 404-851-9111.
August
2 – Old Soldiers Day Parade & Road Race,
Alpharetta. 678-297-6048.
2 – Praise in the Park, Centennial Olympic Park.
404-223-4412.
REGENCY SUITES HOTEL
975 West Peachtree Street at 10th Street
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
All-suite hotel;
Elegant
kitchenettes;
Luxurious
continental
breakfast;
complimentary
dinner
(Mon.-Thurs.)
Located two blocks from I-75/85,
next to Midtown MARTA station.
404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629
www.regencysuites.com
(See Pages 20-21 for Independence Day events.)
6 – Caffeine & Octane Car Show, 12600
Windward Pkwy., Alpharetta. 678-297-2811.
10-13 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta
Expo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.
11-12 – Atlanta Antique Gun & Int’l.
Military Show, Cobb Civic Ctr. 770-528-8450.
12 – Atlanta Street Food Festival, Piedmont
Park, Noon. 404-875-7275.
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METRO ATLANTA
The Civil War in Sandy Springs Exhibit
and Stars and Stripes Celebration
The Civil War in Sandy Springs exhibit will be on view at the
Heritage Sandy Springs Museum through April 1, 2015, and is
free, made possible by the Frances and Beverly Dubose
Foundation. The story of occupied Sandy Springs is significant to
the major turning point for the Civil War. The exhibit includes rare
artifacts and previously unpublished accounts of the occupation
of Sandy Springs by firsthand witnesses. It tells the story of the
people of this small farming community who lived through the
invasion and occupation and the effects these courses of events
had on their lives. The museum is open Wednesdays and
Saturdays, 11am-2pm and by appointment. For more information,
call 404-851-9111 Ext. 2, or visit www.heritagesandysprings.org.
Join the City of Sandy Springs for the Stars and Stripes Celebration on Saturday, July 5, at
the Concourse Corporate Center. Enjoy food, fun, and an incredible fireworks display. Go to
www.sandyspringsga.gov for event details.
August
2-3 – Train, Trucks, Tractors, Southeastern
Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.
7-10 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.
10 – Concert by the Springs/Highballs, Heritage
Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30pm. 404-851-9111.
15 – Downtown Live Concert, Jess Lucas
Park, Hapeville, 7pm. 404-669-8269.
16 – BBQ, Blues, & Bluegrass, Harmony Park
in Oakhurst, Decatur, 12-8pm. 404-370-4100.
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16-17 – Piedmont Park Summer Arts &
Crafts Festival. 404-875-7275.
17 – Bridal Extravaganza, Atlanta
Convention Ctr. at Americasmart. 888-814-2752.
22-23 – Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQ
Festival, Adams Park. 770-422-9714.
24 – Festival Peachtree Latino, Piedmont
Park. 404-875-7275.
Aug. 29 – Rhythm & Brews/Packway
Handle Band, Sandy Springs Heritage Green, 6:308pm. 404-851-9111.
HHLABOR DAY EVENTSHH
August
28, 30 – ATLANTA – Chick-fil-A Kickoff
Games, Georgia Dome. 404-223-9200.
29-31 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Sky High Hot
Air Balloon Festival, Callaway Gdns. 800-callaway.
29-31 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK – Labor
Day Weekend. 770-498-5690.
29-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – DragonCon,
Downtown. 770-909-0115.
29-Sept. 1 – FAYETTEVILLE – Fayette
County Fair. 404-913-fair.
29-Sept. 1 – TYBEE ISLAND – Arts Assn.
Show & Sale. 912-786-5920.
30 – OMAHA – Labor Day on the Lake,
Florence Marina State Park. 229-838-4706.
30 – RICHMOND HILL – Labor Day Festival,
Ft. McAllister State Park. 912-727-2339.
30 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Folk Pottery
Show & Sale, Art Center. 706-878-3300.
30-31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique
Show, Postell Park. 912-264-3254.
30-Sept. 1 – DECATUR – AJC Decatur Book
Festival. 404-471-5769.
30-Sept. 1 – HELENA – A Labor-less Day,
Little Ocmulgee State Park. 229-868-7474.
30-Sept. 1 – MARIETTA – Art in the Park,
Glover Park. 404-966-8497.
31 – ATLANTA – Pure Heat Community
Festival, Piedmont Park. 404-875-7275.
31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sounds of
Motown, Lighthouse, 7pm. 912-634-7090.
31 – TYBEE ISLAND – Labor Day Beach Bash
& Fireworks. 912-786-5444.
31-Sept. 1 – MARIETTA – Nibble &
Noshfest, Temple Kol Emeth. 770-973-3533.
31-Sept. 2 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND –
Southern Gospel Music Celebration, Epworth by
the Sea. 912-638-8688.
September
1 – ROSWELL – National America Day, Smith
Plantation House. 770-641-3978.
Garden and Nature Events
June 1-Aug. 1 – PINE MOUNTAIN – FSU
Flying High Circus. Callaway Gardens.
June-Aug. – ATLANTA – Living Plant
Sculptures, Atlanta Botanical Garden.
June 1-Aug. 31 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Organ
Concerts, Callaway Gardens (daily except Tues. &
Thurs. in June & July; Sat. & Sun. in Aug.), 2-4pm.
June 6, July 18-19, Aug. 1, Aug. 29 –
ATLANTA – Concerts, Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Walk, FDR State Park. 706-663-4858.
14 – ROSWELL – Lavender Festival,
Barrington Hall. 770-640-3855.
21 – ATHENS – Digital Plant Photography,
State Botanical Garden.
21 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Astronomy Show,
FDR State Park. 706-663-4858.
27-28 – ELLIJAY – Garden Club Flower Show,
Gilmer Arts Bldg. 706-889-1230.
29 – ATHENS – Protecting Plant Diversity,
June
July
7 – ATHENS – Carnivorous Plants, State
Botanical Garden.
7 – OMAHA – Alligator Day, Florence Marina
State Park. 229-838-4706.
7-8 – COLUMBUS – Chattahoochee Valley
Daylily Festival, Columbus Botanical Garden.
7-8 – ROSWELL – Flying Colors Butterfly
Festival, Chattahoochee Nature Center.
7-28 – DAWSONVILLE – Bird Shows,
Amicalola State Park, Sat., 1pm. 706-265-1969.
7-28 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Remarkable
Reptiles, FDR State Park. 706-663-4858.
8-29 – DAWSONVILLE – Snake Shows, Sun.,
1pm. 706-265-1969.
12-14 – DEARING – McCorkles Plant Sale.
706-597-1000.
13 – ATHENS – Summer Tree Identifications,
13-15 – TALLULAH FALLS – Full-Moon Suspension Bridge Hikes, T. Gorge St. Pk. 706-754-7981.
14 – LAVONIA – Reptile Show, Tugaloo State
Park. 706-356-4362.
14 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Geology Talk &
31 – RUTLEDGE – Solar Astronomy, Hard
Labor Creek State Park, 8pm. 706-557-3001.
All Summer
August
8 – RICHMOND HILL – Full Moon Stargazers
Party, Ft. McAllister. 912-727-2339.
12-13, 18-19, 22-24 – RUTLEDGE – Paddle
Under Perseids, Hard Labor Creek State Park,
10pm & 11:30pm. 706-557-3001.
16 – CARTERSVILLE – Birds & Birding,
Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.
23 – HELEN – Gold Fever & Golden
Memories, Smithgall Woods, 9am-12n.
• Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859
• Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway
• State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244
• Columbus Botanical Garden . . . . . . . .706-327-8400
• Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . . .770-992-2055
• Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087
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Sporting Events
South Georgia Outdoor Expo in Douglas
The South Georgia Outdoor Expo will be held at Central
Square Complex in downtown Douglas on Friday, August
22, from 1-7pm and Saturday, August 23, from 9am-5pm.
Vendors will fill the grounds and both exhibit halls at Central
Square Complex with items relating to outdoor apparel,
hunting gear, ATVs, boats, hunting/camping trips, fishing
accessories, and more specialty outdoor merchandise.
A Wild Game Supper will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22,
with a guest speaker. Gopher Plantation will be serving
venison, wild hog, quai,l and all the fixings that will surely
satisfy any appetite. Tickets for the supper will be $15 per
person. Attendees will experience a two day event packed with live demonstrations, hands-on
activities, and more fun for the entire family. On Friday and Saturday, Rocky Boots and Norris
Shoe Store will present Steve Scruggs, Rocky Snake Master, “Snakes Alive” educational seminar.
Admission will be $5 for ages 12 and up. For more information about the South Georgia
Outdoor Expo, visit www.CityofDouglas.com/SGOE or phone 912-383-0277.
BIKING
RACING
June 8-14. . . . . . . . Bicycle Ride Across Georgia
BRAG, 770-498-5153
June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Century Bike Ride
Dellinger Park, Cartersville, 770-382-5500.
Aug. 14-17. . . . . . Destination Helen Bike Rally
706-878-0076
Braselton, 800-849-race, www.roadatlanta.com
June 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WERA Cycle Jam
June 13-15, Aug. 1-3, 28-31. . . . . . . . . . . . NASA
July 12-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCCA Double SARRC
Sept. 19-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WERA National
Equestrian/Livestock
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
June 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bar W Rodeo
Rabun Arena, Tiger, 706-781-9800
July 11-12 . . . . . . . . Charles B. Davis Memorial
PRCA Rodeo, Ringgold, 8pm, 423-903-9721
July 19-20 . . Mason & Zach Greene Memorial
Rodeo, Calhoun Fairgrounds, 866-877-3811
Aug. 2-3 . . . . . . Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
Ga. Int’l. Horse Park, Conyers, 888-960-4224
Aug. 9-10 . . . . . . Philips Ranch Championship
Rodeo, Resaca, 800-877-3811
ROAD ATLANTA
Hampton, 770-946-4211,
www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
June 5-July 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday Thunder
June 6-Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday Night Drags
June 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bandolero Nationals
Aug. 9, Sept. 20 Off-Season Legends & Bandolero
Aug. 29. . . . . . . . NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying
Aug. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Clips Benefit
Aug. 31. . . . . . . . . . . NASCAR Nationwide Series
ATLANTA DRAGWAY
Commerce, 770-682-3782,
www.atlantadragway.com
June 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chevy High Performance
Magazine Nationals
June 6-Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . YearOne Fast Friday
June 14-Aug. 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summit Racing
June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Night of Fire
July 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . National Dragster Challenge
Aug. 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturers Cup
Aug. 22-24 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Motorcycle Rally
SILVER DOLLAR RACEWAY
Reynolds, 478-847-4414,
www.silverdollarraceway.com
June 7,8,21, July 5,19, Aug. 2,16,30 . . . . ET Racing
June 14,28, July 12, Aug. 9 . . . . Super Street Series
Aug. 22-24, Sept. 12-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motocross
Sept. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mustang Day
Oglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . Pooler
912-964-8200, www.ospracing.net
Toccoa Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . (thru Oct)
706-491-4493, www.localracechat.com
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Sporting Events
Chattahoochee River Summer Splash
The coolest way to escape the heat this summer will be at the 7th Annual Summer Splash at
the Chattahoochee River on Saturday, July 26. Guests are invited to bring
their kayak, canoe, or raft, or rent one from the local outfitters. The six
mile float will last about three hours, depending upon the river’s current
and amount of paddling.
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Sandy
Springs Hospitality & Tourism will host this signature event and have
teamed up with Cooper Global Transportation and the City of Sandy
Springs. Make sure you register early for the event to ensure your spot
on the river.
After the float there will be music, food, and fun waiting for everyone
to enjoy at Powers Island. Parking for Summer Splash is at Powers
Island, and a shuttle will transport participants to Morgan Falls to begin
the float. Register for the Summer Splash by calling the Chattahoochee
River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) at 678 538-1200 or visiting www.nps.gov/chat.
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ATLANTA BRAVES
ROME BRAVES
June 3-4 . . . . . . . .MARINERS
June 13-15 . . . . . . . . .ANGELS
June 16-18 . . . . . . . .PHILLIES
June 30-July 2 . . . . . . . .METS
July 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . .D’BACKS
July 18-20 . . . . . . . . .PHILLIES
July 21-24` . . . . . . .MARLINS
July 25-28 . . . . . . . . .PADRES
Aug. 8-10 . . . . . .NATIONALS
Aug. 11-14 . . . . . . .DODGERS
Aug. 15-17 . . . . . .ATHLETICS
Aug. 29-31 . . . . . . .MARLINS
404-577-9100
www.atlantabraves.com
June 5-8 . . . . . . .GREENVILLE
June 9-11 . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA
June 19-22 . . . . . . . .HICKORY
July 1-3 . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA
July 10-13 . . . . . . . .HICKORY
July 15-17 . . . . . .GREENVILLE
July 23-25 . . . . . .DELMARVA
July 26-29 . . . . .W. VIRGINIA
Aug. 7-10 . . . . .CHARLESTON
Aug. 19-21 . . . . .SAVANNAH
Aug. 22-24 . . . .CHARLESTON
Aug. 29-Sept. 1 . .SAVANNAH
706-378-5144
www.romebraves.com
AUGUSTA
GREENJACKETS
SAVANNAH SAND GNATS
June 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROME
June 2-4 . . . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE
June 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . .ROME
June 12-15 . . . . . . .AUGUSTA
June 5-8 . . . . . . . .LEXINGTON
June 27-30 . . . . . . . . . .ROME
June 19-22 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE
July 1-3 . . . . . .CHARLESTON
June 23-26 . . . . . . . . . .ROME
July 7-9 . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA
July 4-6 . . . . . . . .GREENVILLE
July 10-13 . . . .CHARLESTON
July 15-17 . . . .KANNAPOLIS
July 18-21 . . . . . .LEXINGTON
July 23-25 . . . . . .SAVANNAH
July 31-Aug. 3 . . . . .HICKORY
July 26-29 . . . .GREENSBORO
Aug. 4-6 . . . . . .CHARLESTON
Aug. 7-10 . . . . . .SAVANNAH
Aug. 11-13 . . . . . .ASHEVILLE
Aug. 19-21 . . . . . . .HICKORY
Aug. 14-17 . . . . .GREENVILLE
Aug. 22-24 . . . . .LEXINGTON
Aug. 26-28 . . . . . . .AUGUSTA
Aug. 29-Sept. 1 CHARLESTON
912-351-9150
706-736-7889
www.sandgnats.com
greenjacketsbaseball.com
July 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . Dizzy Dean Baseball World Championship
Calhoun, 706-625-3200
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June 18 . . . . . .WASHINGTON
June 20 . . . . . . . . .NEW YORK
July 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .INDIANA
July 5 . . . . . . .WASHINGTON
July 8 . . . . . . .CONNECTICUT
July 13 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO
July 25 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGO
July 29 . . . . . .CONNECTICUT
Aug. 3 . . . . . . . . .NEW YORK
Aug. 13 . . . . . . . . . .PHOENIX
Aug. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . .TULSA
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ATLANTA FALCONS
Aug. 8 . . . . . . . . . .DOLPHINS
Aug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . .TITANS
404-223-8444
www.atlantafalcons.com
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COLUMBUS LIONS
June 7 . . . . . . . . . .ALABAMA
June 14 . . . . . . . . .NASHVILLE
706-653-4460
www.columbuslions.net
GEORGIA FIRE
July 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peacock Alley Paddle (11.08M) on
June 7 . . . . . . . . . .NASHVILLE
Upper Oostanaula River, Calhoun, 800-887-3811
June 14 . . . . . .LEHIGH VALLEY
July 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chattahoochee River Summer
June 27 . . . . . . . . .COLUMBUS
Splash, Sandy Springs. 678-538-1200
706-291-5281
www.georgiafire.us
Aug. 17, 24. . . Hiawassee Paddle (5.5M), Calhoun, 423-338-8115
June / July / August 2014 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 9
Entertainment Venues in Georgia
AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE at Lakewood
Atlanta, 404-627-9704, www.lakewoodamphitheatre.org
June 7
Zac Brown Band
June 22
Brad Paisley, Randy Houser,
Leah Turner, Charlie Worsham
July 13
Tim McGraw & Cassadee Pope
July 18
Kiss & Def Leppard
July 24
Vans Warped Tour
Luke Bryan, Lee Brice, Cole Swindell
July 25-26
Fall Out Boy & Paramore
July 30
Korn, Avenged Sevenfold,
Aug. 5
Asking Alexandria
Nine Inch Nails & Soundgarden
Aug. 8
Kiss 104.1 Flashback Festival
Aug. 9
Aug. 19
One Republic
ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN
404-876-5859, www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org
June 6
Creedence Clearwater Revisited
July 18-19
Indigo Girls
Aug. 1
Gavin DeGraw & Matt Nathanson
Aug. 29
Lyle Lovett & His Large Band
AUGUSTA ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
706-722-3521, www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com
June 2-3
Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing
June 11
Widespread Panic
COBB GALLERIA CENTRE
Atlanta, 770-955-8000, www.cobbgalleria.com
Blade Show & Int’l. Cutlery Fair
June 6-8
Cobb Daylily Society
June 21
June 27-29 LEGO Kidsfest
S. E. Homeschool Expo
July 24
Atlanta Gospel Fest Music,
Aug. 1-2
Health & Wellness Fest
Aug. 2-3
4 Wheel Parts: Truck & Jeep Festival
Aug. 3
Georgia Bridal Show
COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER
706-494-8330, www.columbusciviccenter.org
Denim & Diamonds/Justin Moore
June 28
July 17-20
Peter Pan LIVE
FOX THEATRE
Atlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org
June 3-8
Evita
June 13
Damon Albarn
June 27
George Lopez
July 8-13
Little Mermaid
Aug. 22
Michael McDonald & TOTO
FREDERICK BROWN, JR. AMPHITHEATER
CALLANWOLDE
Peachtree City, 770-631-0630, ww.amphitheater.org
June 21
Bruce Hornsby & Noisemakers
July 12
Beach Boys
July 26
Michael Bolton
Aug. 2
Arrival-Music of Abba
CENTRE FOR PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS
Atlanta, 404-223-8200, www.gadome.com
July 26
Drum Corp International
Football:
Aug. 27
GSU v. Abilene Christian
Aug. 28
Chick-fil-A Kickoff/Miss. v. Boise State
Aug. 30
Chick-fil-A Kickoff/Alabama v. West Va.
Atlanta, 404-872-5338, www.callanwolde.org
June 13
Ted Howe (Jazz)
June 27
Ike Stubblefield & Friends (Jazz)
July 11
Diane Durrett (Jazz)
Aug. 1
Joe Gransden (Jazz)
Aug. 15
Bradford Rogers (Jazz)
Newnan, 770-254-2787, www.thecentreonline.net
June 21
The Day They Hung the Elephant
Aug. 2
Tribute to Elvis-Live from Branson
CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATRE
Atlanta, 888-292-8495, www.chastaintickets.com
Live Nation: 404-223-2227
June 15 Daryl Hall, John Oates
June 22 Counting Crows
July 7
Lionel Richie, CeeLo Green
Delta Classic: 404-733-5000
June 6
Al Jarreau, Marcus Miller, ASO
June 21 ASO/Music of U2
June 27 Temptations & Four Tops
June 28 Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Rick, Springfield
July 11 Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry, Plain White T’s
July 12 Sunset Jazz Festival
July 26 O.A.R. & Phillip Phillips
Aug. 15 Gipsy Kings, Ole’ Noys
Aug. 16 Dave Koz & Friends
Aug. 22 Boyz II Men & En Vogue
Other Concerts: 888-292-8495
July 3
New Edition
July 30 Sarah McLachlan
Aug. 17 Panic! At the Disco & Walk the Moon
Aug. 24 Chicago, REO Speedwagon
COBB ENERGY CENTRE
Atlanta, 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com
June 4
Morrissey
June 13
rePLAY: Symphony of Heroes
June 14
Frankie Valli & Four Seasons
June 17
Julianne Hough & Derek Hough
June 19
Elvis Costello
June 21
Tribute to Elvis/Shawn Klush
June 29
The Voice 2014 Tour
Aug. 19
Tori Amos
Aug. 27
Jay Leno
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GEORGIA DOME
GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIRGROUNDS
Hiawassee, 706-896-4191,
www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
June 13-14 Appalachian Wine & Jazz Festival
July 4
Fireworks
July 18-26
Georgia Mountain Fair
Aug. 7-9
Ga. Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In
GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER
Atlanta, 404-223-4000, www.gwcc.com
June 14
Matty B Live
June 15
Real Men Cook
July 2-3
Peachtree Health & Fitness Expo
Aug. 10
Taste of the Runway
GWINNETT CENTER
Duluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com
June 21
Big Laughs Comedy Series
June 22
Georgia Bridal Show
June 26-28
Forward Conference
July 8
Real Hair Battle
July 25-27
Outdoor Blast
Aug. 1-3
International Film Festival
Aug. 23
Endurocross
HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS
404-851-9111, www.heritagesandysprings.org
Concerts by the Springs:
June 8
Yacht Rock Revue
July 13
Grains of Sand Band
Aug. 10
The Highballs
Rhythm & Brews:
June 26
Melon & Mayhem
July 31
The Bitteroots
Aug. 29
Packway Handle Band
Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings:
June 5-26, Wed. 10-11 (Ages 3-10)
Entertainment Venues in Georgia
MABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATER
SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER
Mableton, 770-819-7765, www.mablehouse.org
June 7
Summer Jazz Explosion
June 21
Candlelite Concert-Webb Wilder
Aug. 16
Candlelite Concert-Copious Jones
Aug. 30
West Atlanta Music Festival
800-351-7469, www.savannahcivic.com
June 10-11 Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing
June 29
The Job Experience
Aug. 9-10
Eastman Gun Show
MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER
SOUTHERN GROUND AMPHITHEATER
Madison, 877-233-0598, www.mmcc-arts.org
Chamber Music Festival - various venues
June 6-7
Violinist Chee-Yun &
Pianist Natasha Paremski
June 8
Christiania Trio
June 13
Dover Quartet
June 15
3 String Divas
Dixieland Jazz in the Park
June 26
June 29
Susie Park & Elizabeth Pridgen
MILLER PARK
Marietta, 770-528-8875, www.cobbcountyga.gov
June 7
Atlanta Radio Club Hamfest
June 14
Creepers Car Show
June 14-15
Ga. Dachshund Races
June 20-21
Cobb Classic Rodeo
July 5
Atlanta Food Festival
Aug. 7-9
All 4 Kids Consignment Sale
Aug. 16
Shrine Car Show
Aug. 22-23
Cobb Classic Rodeo
Aug. 30
Celebrate Freedom Atlanta
NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER Atlanta
770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com
June 13-15
Sports Collectibles Show
June 14-15
Classic Collectibles/Home Décor Expo
June 28-29
Eastman Gun Show
July 12-13
Exotic Bird Fair
Aug. 9
Golden Spike Train Show
Aug. 15-17
Folkfest
Aug. 23-24
Eastman Gun Shows
PHILIPS ARENA
Atlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com
June 14
HOT 107.9’s Birthday Bash 19
June 16
Jesus Christ Superstar
June 21
Paul McCartney
June 28
Katy Perry
Aug. 28
Aerosmith
PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATRE
Atlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com
June 4
Almost Homeless Comedy Tour
June 6-8
Mitch Fatel
June 12-15
Richard Lewis
June 20-21
Jon Reep
June 26-28
Russell Peters
July 10-12
Jimmy Shubert
July 17-20
John Heffron
July 25-28
Christopher Titus
Aug. 15-16
Bert Kreisher
Aug. 21-23
Bob Marley
ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com
Puppet Series:
June 2-7
Jungle Book: Story of Mowgli’s Fire
June 9-14
Puppets Kapow!
June 16-21
Cinderella
June 23-28
Gingerbread Man
June 30-July 3 Aesop’s Fantastic Fables
July 7-12
Tangle of Tales
July 14-19
Peter Rabbit’s Tales
Fayetteville, 770-461-6029, villagesamphitheater.com
June 7
Kansas
June 28
Jefferson Starship
Temptations Review
July 12
July 26
Gary Puckett & Union Gap
Aug. 9
Charlie Daniels Band
STRAND THEATRE
Marietta, 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org
June 6, 15, 22, 29, & July 4, 13, 19, 25
Men of Motown
June 7, 15, 27, July 5, 11, 20, 26 – Diva!
June 8, 13, 28, July 6, 12, 18 – Jukebox Giants
July 4
Fireworks
TERRACE AMPHITHEATER Big Canoe Chapel
706-579-5099, www.bigcanoechapel.org
June 14
7 Bridges (Ultimate Eagles Experience)
July 5
The Sock Hops
July 26
Grapevine Band
Aug. 9
Kharisma
UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Athens, 706-542-4400, www.pac.uga.edu
June 1
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
June 26
Sir James Galway Flute Festival
VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE
Atlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com
June 3
Jack Johnson, Amos Lee
June 14
Boston, .38 Special
July 17
Doobie Bros., Peter Frampton,
Matthew Curry
July 18
Ray LaMontagne, Jenny Lewis, Belle Brigade
July 25-26 Avett Bros., Emmylou Harris
Aug. 3
Phish
Aug. 5
James Taylor
Aug. 16
Motley Crue, Alice Cooper
Aug. 24
Keith Urban, Jerrod Niemann,
Brett Eldredge
WILD ADVENTURES
Valdosta, 229-219-7080, www.wildadventures.com
June 7
Thomas Rhett & Rhett Akins
June 14
Kirk Franklin
July 5
Billy Currington
July 12
Jeremy Camp
Aug. 9
Skillet
Aug. 16
Bluegrass & Barbecue
WOLF CREEK AMPHITHEATER
Atlanta, 877-725-8849, wolfcreekamphitheater.com
June 7
Old School Concert/112, Jagged Edge
June 14
BBQ & Blues Festival
July 5
Old School Concert/Keith Sweat,
Big Daddy, more
Aug. 2
Old School Concert/Tank, Ginuwine, more
Aug. 16 Music Festival
Aug. 23 Wolf Creek Jazz Series
Aug. 30 Wolf Creek Funk Party
Due to our early deadlines, some events are not posted.
Therefore, you might want to check websites for more information.
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Summer in Georg
Merritt Pecan Company in Weston
Merritt Pecan Company, located on Hwy. 520 in Weston, specializes in farm-fresh pecans
and offers a large selection of items including pecans, pecan candies, brittle, divinity, jams,
jellies, sauces, souvenirs, homemade pies and cakes,
t-shirts, and cookbooks. Gift baskets are available and can
be customized. The pecans are grown and harvested on
their farms and processed at their plant.
The company, in business since 1980, is halfway
between Albany and Columbus. It has a Chevron Foodmart
and offers convenience store items, BBQ sandwiches, hot
wings, hot dogs, cheeseburger dogs, sausage biscuits, and
other food items. The store also offers a picnic area with
tables for customers, an inside ATM, clean restrooms,
walking area for dogs, and bus and camper parking. Local produce items, ranging from peas to
peaches, are available when in season. Football fans will find souvenir items for Georgia,
Auburn, and other local teams ranging from books to back scratchers.
Merritt Pecan Company, offering a “step back in time” to the days of the general store, is
decorated with interesting memorabilia, has a display of John Deere toys inside, and an antique
tractor barn featuring John Deere tractors and other antique tools. The store is open from
7am-7pm daily except for Christmas Day. Phone 800-762-9152 or visit www.merritt-pecan.com.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
All Aboard for a trip that will spark kids’ imaginations, adults’ memories, and leave everyone
smiling. It all starts at the historic 100+ year-old depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia and
heads north from there. As the train winds through the mountains alongside the beautiful Toccoa
River, Car Hosts will share the history of the railroad
and sights along the way. The views are spectacular
from both the vintage climate-controlled coaches and
from the open-air car. Need a snack? Visit the
Concession car for snacks, drinks, and souvenirs.
After a leisurely one-hour trip, the train stops in the
unique twin border towns of McCaysville, Georgia
and Copperhill, Tennessee. You will have time to
shop, tour, and dine during the layover (varying from 1.5 hours to 2 hours depending on specific trip). Then it’s back to Blue Ridge. No trip is complete without making a stop at the Gift Shop.
The ticket office is in the 100-year-old depot tucked in the charming mountain village of Blue
Ridge, Georgia within the lush Chattahoochee National Forest, only 95 miles north of Atlanta.
Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules, ticket prices, and information, call 877413-8724 or 706-632- 8724 or visit www.brscenic.com.
June 5,13,14,26,27, July 5,10,12,18,19,
Monthly Events in Georgia
24,26, Aug. 2,7,9,16,22,23,30 – CORDELE –
June 1-Aug. 12 (except Wed.), Aug. 14SAM Shortline Excursion Train. 877-ga-rails.
18, 22-25, 29-Sept. 1 – BLUE RIDGE – Scenic
June 6, July 4 – VALDOSTA – 1st Friday,
Railway. 877-413-8724.
Downtown, 6:30-9:30pm. 229-259-3577.
1-30 – COLUMBUS – USS Water Witch
June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – AUGUSTA – First
Documentary, Port Columbus National Civil War
Friday, Downtown, 5-10pm. 706-826-4702.
Naval Museum. 706-327-9798.
June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – BRUNSWICK –
June 1-Aug. 24 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight
First Friday, Downtown, 5-8pm. 912-265-4032.
Jazz, Riverwalk, Sundays, 7pm. 706-495-6238.
June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – CARTERSVILLE –
June 1-Aug. 31 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian
1st Friday, Downtown, 5-8pm. 770-607-3480.
Jam, Gold Museum, Sat. 2-5pm. 706-864-2257.
June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – DAHLONEGA – 1st
June 2-Aug. 30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mt. RR
Friday Night Concerts, Dntn. 706-864-3513.
Tours, Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., 2pm. 706-745-9819.
June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 –ROME – First Friday
July 5-Aug. 28 – McCAYSVILLE – Pickin’ in
Horseshoe Bend Park. 706-632-7696.
Concerts, 7-10pm. 800-444-1834.
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gia on My Mind
The National Civil War Naval Museum in Columbus
Discover the little known stories of sailors, soldiers, and civilians, both free and enslaved, as
affected by the Navies of the American Civil War through award-winning exhibits including the
largest surviving Civil War ironclad, the CSS Jackson.
Explore unique artifacts, ship replicas, and a great gift shop
for history lovers. Special events are held year-round.
During June visitors can see an original documentary
produced by the National Civil War Naval Museum about
the USS Water Witch. On July 12 the museum theater
piece Medical Mysteries will feature stories of doctors and
nurses serving in the Civil War navies as well as a dramatization of the autopsy of John Wilkes Booth aboard the
USS Montauk. The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of
Mobile Bay will be Aug. 1-3, and visitors can see a webcast of it at the museum in Columbus.
The museum is open Sun.-Mon. 12:30pm-4:30pm and Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm and is
located at 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For more information, call 706-327-9798 or visit
www.portcolumbus.org.
Summer Beach Bash in Douglas
Get ready to cool off this summer with the annual Summer Beach Bash on June 3 in
Douglas. The Beach Bash will be held from 4-9pm in the vacant lot adjacent to City Hall on 441S
in downtown Douglas. With activities planned for all ages, this
is sure to be the best Beach Party – away from the beach!
Outdoor vendors will include food, novelty, inflatables, and
more specialty merchandise. Kids will enjoy large waterslides,
Treasure Island sand pit, bouncy house, face painting, watermelon eating contest, sandcastle building contest, and “Strait
Jacket” the monster truck. Does it sound like the kids will have
all the fun? Don’t worry, adult activities will include a Battle of
the Sexes, Hoola Hoopin’, Street Dance with a DJ, and more.
Visit Douglas for giant waterslides, food, and fun – what
else could a Parrot Head ask for? For more information,
contact Pattie Merritt at 912-384-5161 or visit www.cityofdouglas.com/BeachBash.
June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – SAUTEE – Pickin’ on
the Porch, InsideOut Sautee. 706-878-0144.
June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – SAVANNAH –
Oyster Roast/Fireworks, Westin. 912-201-2000.
June 6, Aug. 1 – NEWNAN – First Friday,
Downtown, 5pm. 770-253-8283.
June 6-Aug. 29 – BLAIRSVILLE – Friday
Night Concerts, Courthouse, 7pm. 706-745-5493.
June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – BLAIRSVILLE –
Cruise-In on Square, 4-7pm. 706-897-5857.
June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – DAHLONEGA – Old
Car Cruise In, Historic Holly Theatre.706-864-3513.
June 7-July 26 – CARTERSVILLE – Bluegrass Concerts, Sat. 8-9:30pm, Red Top Mountain
State Park. 770-975-0055.
June 7-28 – ELLIJAY – Live Music, Cartecay
Vineyards, 1:30-5:30pm. 706-698-9463.
June 7-29 – DAHLONEGA – Georgia Wine
Country Festival, 3 Sisters Vineyard, Saturdays &
Sundays. 706-864-3513.
June 7,21, July 5,19, Aug. 2,16 – NEWNAN
– Pickin’ on the Square, 11am. 770-253-8287.
June 7-Aug. 23 – TALLULAH FALLS –
Bluegrass on Square, Sat., 7pm. 706-782-4812.
June 7-Aug. 26 – TOCCOA – Ida Cox Music
Festival, Downtown, Sat., 7-10pm. 877-4currahee.
June 7-Aug. 30 – HELEN – Saturday Evening
Concerts, Unicoi St. Pk., 8pm. 706-878-2201.
June 7-Aug. 30 – RICHMOND HILL – Movie
Nights Under the Stars, Saturdays, dusk, Ice Cream
Shop. 912-756-2676.
June 7-Aug. 31 –HELEN – Visiting Artist
Series, Unicoi St. Pk., Sat. & Sun. 706-878-2201.
June 7, 14, 28, July 19, Aug. 9 – LAVONIA
– Concerts, Tugaloo State Park, Saturdays,
8-9:30pm. 706-356-4362.
June 7-Aug. 30 –WOODBINE – Opry,
Fridays & Saturdays, 7-10pm. 912-576-3027.
June 12, July 10, Aug. 14 – ELLIJAY –
Cherry Log Pickin,’ Gilmer Sr. Ctr. 706-635-3786.
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Apple-Pickin’ Jubilee in Ellijay
The 19th annual Apple Pickin’ Jubilee will be held on weekends from Sept. 6-Oct. 26 from
9am-6pm at Hillcrest Orchards, nine miles east of Ellijay on Hwy. 52.
Pick your own apples. Milk Buttercup the cow. Jump for joy on the Giant Jumping Pillow. Get
lost in the “Corny Kid’s Maze.” Ride the pedal cart track.
There will be pig races, pony rides, tricycle rides, honey
bee demonstrations, clogging, country bands, and
wagon rides. Visit the Moonshine and Farm House
Museums, the petting farm, the Children’s Play Area
with giant slides, and the Enchanted Forest and Nature
Trail with scenes from nursery rhymes and fairy tales.
Visit the new Adventure Area with Hillbilly Golf, more
playgrounds, a cow train ride, and the Apple Adventure
Kids’ Museum. Sit back and enjoy live bluegrass concerts and clogging on the Hillcrest Stage.
An operating gristmill will be grinding cornmeal and grits. Grandma’s Bakery will serve fried
apple pies, apple cider, apple fritters, apple cider donuts, fudge, and homemade ice cream.
There will also be mountain barbecue and other vittles.
All activities will be included for a $7 admission fee except for separate fees for the petting
farm, bungee jump, and pony rides. For more information, visit www.hillcrestorchards.net or
phone 706-273-3838 or e-mail [email protected].
June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 – BLAIRSVILLE –
Shape Note Singing, Cthse, 6:30pm. 877-745-5789.
June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 –SAUTEE – Concerts, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. 706-878-1056.
June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 – ST. MARYS – Starry Nights, Waterfront Pk., 6-8pm. 912-882-4000.
June 27, July 25, Aug. 22 – BLUE RIDGE –
Classic Car Cruise-In, D.Q., 6pm. 706-838-4901.
June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 – BLUE RIDGE –
3 Monkeys Antique Auction. 706-632-6111.
June 28, July 4 – ST. MARYS – Railroad
Company Train Excursions. 912-729-1103.
June 29, July 27, Aug. 31 – JEKYLL ISLAND
– Dinner Dance, Club Hotel. 912-635-5155.
July 5, Aug. 2 – RICHMOND HILL – 1st Saturday Cars & Coffee, R. H. Museum. 912-756-3697.
July 28, Aug. 9 – CONYERS – N. Ga. Line Steamers Train Ride, Ga. Int’l. Horse Pk. 888-860-4224.
June
2-28 – CORDELE-CRISP COUNTY – Watermelon Days Festival, various venues. 229-273-1668.
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3 – DOUGLAS – Main Street Summer Beach
Bash, next to City Hall, 4-9pm. 912-384-5161.
5-7 – HELEN – Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air
Balloon Race, Helendorf Inn. 706-878-2271.
6 – COLUMBUS – Georgia On My Mind Day,
Ga. Visitor Info Ctr., 11am-2pm. 706-649-7455.
6 – RUTLEDGE – Twilight Time Wagon Ride,
Hard Labor Creek St. Pk. 706-557-3001.
6-7 – EUHARLEE – Covered Bridge ‘Que.
800-733-2280.
6-7 – EVANS – WRDW 60th Anniversary
Party, Town Center Park. 706-650-5005.
6-7 – SAVANNAH – Blues, Jazz, BBQ on
River Street. 912-234-0295.
6-8 – MARIETTA TO RINGGOLD – Dixie
Hwy. 90-Mile Yard Sale. 770-387-1357.
6-29 – MADISON – Chamber Music Festival,
various venues. 706-342-4743.
7 – EATONTON – Putnam County Dairy
Festival, Courthouse Square. 706-485-8112.
7 – ELLIJAY – Tapas on the Square, Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 12-5pm. 706-669-8458.
7 – GRIFFIN – June Jam, Downtown. 770229-6400.
The Hiawassee River Railroad
Ride the historic Hiwassee River Railroad scenic rail
excursion through the unspoiled Cherokee National Forest,
along the beautiful Hiwassee River, and through the secluded Hiwassee River Gorge. All trips feature the engineering
marvel, the Great Hiwassee Loop. At the top you’ll pass
over a bridge 62 feet above the tracks on which you’ve just
traveled as the rails negotiate a spiraling formation.
All trips begin with a short bus trip from the the restored
L&N Depot & Museum in Etowah, Tennessee. For those
riders choosing a trip to Copperhill, the route continues beyond Farmer through Turtletown and
Ducktown to the border towns of Copperhill, Tennessee and McCaysville, Georgia.
The trains feature comfortable coach seating with large viewing windows for standard service. Dome seating allows passengers a panoramic view from high above the car. Observation
lounge seating provides a unique view from the car at the rear of the train in one direction. While
traveling in the other direction, the car will be directly behind the locomotive. Passengers
selecting this option will ride one way in dome seating and the other in observation seating.
Special rates are available for groups of 25 or more; charter trips can be arranged for groups
of 80 or more. For information, phone 423-894-8028, x0 or visit www.tvrail.com.
June
7 – HAZLEHURST – Ga. Great Steak Cook-Off/
Young Chef Hamburger Cook-Off. 912-375-4543.
7 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Music & Dancing,
FDR State Park, 7pm. 706-663-4858.
7 – TYBEE ISLAND – Tour of Homes. 912234-7257.
7 – WARM SPRINGS – D-Day Commemoration/Tribute to Rosie the Riveter, FDR’s Little
White House. 706-655-5870.
7-8 – BYRON – Georgia Peach Festival, North
Peach Park, 7-11pm. 478-825-4002.
7-8 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Ga. Sea Island Festival, Gascoigne Bluff Pk., 12-6pm. 912-634-0330.
8 – CALHOUN – Mustang/Ford Show &
Swap Meet, High School. 800-887-3811.
8 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Island Garage
Band, Lighthouse, 7pm. 912-634-7090.
13 – GRIFFIN – Flick in the Park at Sixth,
7:30pm. 770-229-6400.
13 – HIAWASSEE – Appalachian Wine, Jazz,
& Art Festival, Ga. Mt. Fair. 706-896-4191.
13-14 – DAHLONEGA – Christian Music
Nights, New River Park, 7-10pm. 706-864-2082.
13-14 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia Peach
Festival, Downtown. 478-825-4002.
13-15 – NORTHEAST GEORGIA – Arts
Tour. 800-858-8027.
14 – CARTERSVILLE – Day of Discovery,
Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.
14 – LUMPKIN – Work & Play the Old Time
Way, Westville Village. 888-733-1850.
14-15 – BLAIRSVILLE – Scottish Festival &
Highland Games, Meeks Park. 706-745-5789 or
877-745-5789.
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Watermelon Days Festival in Cordele
Visit the Cordele-Crisp County area June 2-28 for the 64th Annual
Watermelon Days Festival, and celebrate the crop that has made the
area famous. The main day of the festival will be Saturday, June 28, and
will feature a parade, arts & crafts, entertainment, free slices of watermelon, truck and car display, antique tractor and equipment display, and
watermelon related competitions such as seed spitting, fast eating, etc.
A dance will be held that evening with entertainment presented by
MainStream.
Events planned from June 2-28 will include a dog show, pageant,
road races, photo contest, puppet show, watermelon decoration contest,
gospel singing, fishing rodeo, worship service, horseshoe tournament,
and more. Also, enjoy a ride on the famous historic SAM Shortline Excursion Train.
Known for its melons, Cordele-Crisp County was designated the “Watermelon Capital of the
World” for having the sweetest, juiciest and crispiest melons in 1991 in a taste test. Over four
thousand acres of melons are grown in Crisp County which has the ideal soil to grow this
delicious fruit. More than 200 million pounds of watermelons each year are shipped through the
Cordele State Farmers Market. Visit the festival, and stay over and enjoy Lake Blackshear, the
Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park, the Watermelon Capital Speedway, golfing, and the
Cordele State Farmers Market where you will find an abundance of melons and other fruits and
vegetables which are Georgia Grown. For information on things to do in the community and a
schedule of activities, phone 229-273-1668 or visit www.cordelecrispga.com.
June
14-15 – CAVE SPRINGS – Arts Festival. 800444-1834.
14-15 – PERRY – Oh My Georgia Festival &
Market, Ga. Nat’l. Fairgrounds. 478-988-8000.
18-21 – COLUMBUS – 70th Annual Miss
Georgia pageant, Rivercenter. 706-256-3612.
18-22 – ATHENS – AthFest Music & Arts
Festival, Downtown. 800-655-0603.
20 – BRUNSWICK – Juneteenth Festival,
Mary Ross Pk., Dntn. Parade 10am. 912-996-6904.
20 – CLARKESVILLE – Friday Night Flick, 710pm. 800-835-2559.
20 – CORNELIA – Friday Night Flicks, Depot.
706-778-8585.
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Giant Slides - Fair Food - Grist Mill - Museums
9 a.m.-6 p.m. • $7 per person
(Petting Farm admission add $3 per person)
HILLCREST ORCHARDS
Hwy. 52, 9 miles east of Ellijay
706-273-3838
www.hillcrestorchards.net • [email protected]
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21 – BLAIRSVILLE – Summer Launch Party,
Mountain Research Ctr., 4-8pm. 877-745-5789.
27 – CORNELIA – Dixie Still Concert, Depot.
706-778-8585.
27 – DALTON – Screen on the Green, Dalton
Green Park, 7pm. 706-876-2557.
28 – CORDELE – Watermelon Day Festival
Main Day. 229-273-1668.
28 – N. GEORGIA – Farm Tour, Habersham/
Rabun/Towns/White Counties. 706-778-4654.
28 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Community
Contra Dance, Art Center. 706-878-3300.
28 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Canopy of Oaks
Festival, Gascoigne Bluff Park. 912-270-2836.
28-29 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Fling,
North Georgia Tech. 706-896-0932.
28-29 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique
Show, Postell Park. 912-264-3254.
29 – SAVANNAH – Lanne Raphael Jazz,
Mansion on Forsyth, 5pm. 912-228-3158.
29 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Jazz/Soul Gravy,
Neptune Park, 7-9pm. 912-262-6934.
July
1 – RISING FAWN – Wild Cave Tour, Cloudland Canyon. 706-913-7170.
4-7 – TYBEE ISLAND – Arts Association
Show & Sale. 912-786-5920.
6 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Mason Waters &
Groove Allstars, Lighthouse, 7pm. 912-634-7090.
12 – CARTERSVILLE – Native American
Games, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.
12 – COLUMBUS – Medical Mysteries, Port
Columbus Nat’l. Civil War Museum. 706-327-9798.
13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Jazz/Elisha
“Atlas” Parris, Neptune Pk., 7-9pm. 912-262-6934.
18 – CLARKESVILLE – Friday Night Flicks,
Pitts Park. 706-778-8585.
Butternut Creek Festival in Blairsville
The l6th annual Butternut Creek Festival, sponsored by the High Country Artisans, Inc., will
be held July 19-20 from 10am-5pm at Meeks Park in Blairsville.
Over seventy-five of the finest craftsmen and artists will
offer yard art, stained glass, rustic birdhouses, terracotta
garden art, gourds, rustic furniture, soy wax candles,
stoneware pottery, cedar birdhouses, wire-wrapped jewelry,
hand-turned woodcrafts, fiber art, purses and totes, musical
instruments, photography, quilts, and much more.
Demonstrations by artists will include blacksmith Butch
Dey of Norcross and Mel McEwen of Cleveland as he
carves a bear or raccoon, as well as demonstrations on
broom making, band saw puzzles, pottery turning, basket weaving, and making cornhusk dolls.
The artists and food vendors will line the shady shore of Butternut Creek. Enjoy the soft
strumming of the Blue Ridge Dulcimer players, or stop at the Gazebo for foot-stomping, handclapping musical renditions by local musical groups throughout the weekend. New this year will
be a story teller. Meeks Park also boasts many walking trails and a playground for the youngest.
Several non-profit organizations will be selling their wares and raffle tickets.
Admission, parking, and shuttle service will be free. For information, phone 706-781-1221, or
visit www.butternutcreekfestival.com, or write PO Box 422, Blairsville, Ga. 30512, or e-mail
[email protected], or like them on facebook @ Butternut Creek Art Festival.
Family Fun in Blairsville This Summer
Blairsville’s lakes beckon family fun this summer, from the crystal
clear 18-acre Lake Winfield Scott in Suches to the 4,180-acre Lake
Nottely. Each offers boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and
camping. Lake Nottely has 106 miles of shoreline, two marinas, and
public boat ramps. Vogel State Park, one of Georgia’s oldest and most
popular state parks, has a 20-acre lake and a swimming beach, picnic
shelters, a children’s playground, and miles of hiking trails. Families can
trek the 300-yard trail to Helton Creek Falls to see twin cascades set in
a deep hardwood forest and head to nearby Brasstown Bald Mountain,
Georgia’s highest elevation and one that offers a view of four states.
This family-friendly burg also hosts lots of summer festivals and
events, including favorites Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games on June 14 and 15,
Independence Day fireworks on July 4, the Butternut Creek Festival on July 19 and 20, and the
Green Bean Festival on July 26. Other summer events will include Friday night concerts at
the Historic Courthouse, Cruise-ins on the Square the first weekend of each month, and a
newly expanded Farmers Market with
weekly events. For more information, visit
www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com or phone 877745-5789.
July
18-26 – HIAWASSEE – Georgia Mountain
Fair, Fairgrounds. 706-896-4191.
19 – CALHOUN – Babe’s Bayou Band,
Downtown, 7pm. City Park. 800-887-3811.
19 – CLAYTON – Clayton Crawl, Main Street,
6-9pm. 706-982-1284.
19-20 – BLAIRSVILLE – Butternut Creek
Festival, Meeks Park. 706-781-1221.
20 – CLARKESVILLE – Heirloom Tomato
Festival, Glen-Ella Springs. 706-754-7295.
20 – SAVANNAH – Mike Frost Jazz Band,
Westin Harbor Resort, 5pm. 912-228-3158.
20 – ST. SIMONS – Victor Wainwright &
Wild Roots, Lighthouse, 7pm. 912-634-7090.
25 – CORNELIA – Back to School Bash,
Fulbright Aquatic Center. 706-778-8585.
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P.O. Box 39, Hwy. 520, Weston, GA 31832
[email protected] Phone 1-800-762-9152 Fax 229-828-2061
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The Real Squeal: Lyons Barbeque & Music Festival
Lyons, Georgia will host its 5th annual barbeque festival on October 10-11. The Real Squeal
is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event with both professional and amateur
barbeque competitions. The amateur contest kicks off the
festival on Friday, October 10, in downtown Lyons with a
street dance, great barbeque, traditional festival food, a
classic car cruise-in and cruise-out, and fireworks.
On Saturday, October 11, head to Partin Park for the
professional barbeque competition. Many of the professional barbeque teams will compete in the People’s
Choice event where patrons can purchase tickets to taste
and judge pork shoulder entries. Activities in the park will
include arts and crafts, live music, a kid’s creative play
area, a professional chainsaw show, a classic car show,
and primitive skills demonstrations. Bring your artifacts to the Indian Artifacts Show to have them
dated and documented by an archeologist. Explore their adventure race through the swamp and
mud at the RazorBack Mud Run. Visit www.therealsqueal.com for more details on all the activities, as well as two additional contests for best bbq sauce and a theme dessert contest. Call 912526-6445 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
July
25 – DALTON – Screen on the Green, Dalton
Green Park, 7pm. 706-876-2557.
25-26 – HELEN – Shine for Cystic Fibrosis
Open Car Show. 706-795-2264.
26 – BLAIRSVILLE – Green Bean Festival,
Downtown. 877-745-5789.
26 – CHATSWORTH – Chief Vann House
Days. 706-695-2598.
26 – MACON – Bragg Jam, Dntn. 478-743-1074.
26-27 – HELEN – Folk Life Festival, Unicoi
State Park. 706-878-2201.
26-27 – MADISON – Firefly Festival, Town
Park. 706-342-1251.
August
1-2 – SAVANNAH – First Friday & Saturday
on River Street. 912-234-0295.
1-3 – COLUMBUS – 150th Anniversary of
Battle of Mobile Bay, Port Columbus National Civil
War Museum. 706-327-9798.
1-3 – DILLARD – Bluegrass & BBQ Festival,
City Hall. 706-782-4812.
1-17 – SAVANNAH – Voice Festival, Various
Venues. 855-766-7372.
2 – CALHOUN – Calhoun’s Got Talent Finale,
Harris Arts Center. 706-629-2599.
7-9 – HIAWASSEE – Moonshine Cruz-In,
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. 706-782-4812.
14 – FITZGERALD – Elvis Tribute Concert,
Grand Theatre, 7pm. 229-426-5033.
15-16 – ATHENS – Classic City BBQ Festival,
Classic Center. 800-918-6393.
16 – ROME – Celebrity Dance Challenge, City
Auditorium. 706-292-9024.
17 – CALHOUN – Friends of New Echota’s
Dinner & Auction. 800-887-3811.
21 – DOUGLAS – Wild Game Supper, Weir
Center, 6:30pm. 912-383-0277.
22-23 – DOUGLAS – South Georgia Outdoor
Expo, Central Square Complex. 912-383-0277.
23 – HELEN – GarlicFest, Loganberry Heritage
Farm. 706-348-6068.
23 – MADISON – Festival of Friends. 706342-1667.
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Perspectives 2014: 12th Annual Georgia Pottery Invitational
The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation will host Perspectives from Aug. 30-Sept. 17 from
10am-5pm at OCAF in Watkinsville. Over 5,000 pieces of functional handmade pottery by 50 of
Georgia’s finest potters will be for sale. Admission and parking will be free except for the opening Gala on Aug. 29 from
6-9pm. Gala admission will be $10 and will include food,
drinks, and music by the Solstice Sisters.
The Main Gallery will feature the best works of each of
the 50 Georgia potters and a piece from each of their private
collections. The Members Gallery will showcase the pottery
and sculpture of Ron Meyers who helped revitalize the
American studio pottery; Ted Saupe’s autobiographical
works; and the ceramic sculptures of Sun Koo Yuh. The Hall
Gallery will highlight the whimsical earthenware ocarinas
(flutes) by David Chrzan. Free pottery demonstrations will be
each Saturday from 1-4pm at Rocket Hall. Gallery talks will
Pottery by Cindy Angliss
be Aug. 31 and Sept. 14 at 1 pm. Open Studio tours will be
Sunday, Sept. 14. For details, visit www.ocaf.com or call 706-769-4565.
Perspectives 2014: Georgia Pottery Invitational is an annual event established by volunteers
to promote and recognize quality functional pottery by established Georgia potters and to
promote pottery as a craft and art form consistent with the OCAF mission. It highlights a wide
collection of styles, forms, colors and price ranges.
August
September
23-24 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – End of Summer Art & Craft Market, Postell Pk. 912-230-1042.
24 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sam Rodriguez
Latin Jazz, Neptune Park, 7-9pm. 912-262-6934.
30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Grape Stomping
Festival, Paradise Hills Resort. 877-745-7483.
30 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Crush Fest
2014, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. 706-878-5522.
30-31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Heritage
Festival, Mt. Life Museum. 877-745-5789.
30-Sept. 17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives
2014: 12th Annual Georgia Pottery Invitational,
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565.
1-17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives 2014:
12th Annual Georgia Pottery Invitational, Oconee
Cultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565.
6-Oct. 26 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee,
Hillcrest Orchards, Weekends. 706-273-3838.
Each Season
Something
New
Summer is alive with
beautiful roadside
wildflowers and festival
season. Visitor favorites
include the Blairsville Scottish
Festival in June, the Butternut
Creek Festival and Green Bean
Festival both in July. Come join us!
October
4-26 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee,
Hillcrest Orchards, Weekends. 706-273-3838.
10-11 – LYONS – The Real Squeal: Lyons
Barbeque & Music Festival. 912-526-6445.
Events sometimes change, so phone for
information before driving long distances.
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU
16th Annual
Butternut
Creek Festival
July 19 & 20, 2014
Saturday & Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM
FREE Admission, Parking & Shuttle
MEEKS PARK
Blairsville, Ga.
(on south side of Hwy 76/515
0.7 mile west of Hwy 19/129 traffic light )
www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com
877-745-5789
Live Artist Demonstrations,
Live Music, Great Food
www.butternutcreekfestival.com
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4th of July
July 4th Freedom Fest Event in Douglas
The Douglas Exchange Club, the City of Douglas,
and community partners ask everyone to celebrate
the 4th of July in Douglas, Georgia. Freedom Fest has
become a yearly tradition for Douglas, Coffee County,
and surrounding cities. This year on Friday, July 4, at
JC Adams Municipal Park, festivities will begin at 5pm.
Admission and parking will be free. There will be live
entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks after dark.
“Freedom Fest is a traditional celebration in
Douglas, and we could not provide this celebration
without partnering with the Douglas Exchange Club, local businesses, and private supporters,”
said celebration chairman, Will Thompson. “Our Community, working together, has helped to
build this celebration into a tradition for many families in Douglas and Coffee County. This year
we hope to see more people come out to enjoy quality entertainment, food and fun!”
For more information about the 4th of July Freedom Fest in Douglas, call Will at 912-3841616, [email protected], or visit www.cityofdouglas.com.
Fitzgerald’s Independence Day Celebration
Enjoy a fun-filled Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, beginning at 4pm at Paulk
Park in Fitzgerald. There will be old-fashioned contests and free hotdogs and soft drinks for
children and adults. There will be a watermelon eating contest
and a greased pole contest for both children and adults with
prize money for the winners; also a treasure hunt will be held
for the children. Entertainment will begin at 6pm when a live
band will entertain intermittently until dark; then a spectacular
fireworks show will be held at dusk over the lake at Paulk Park.
Take chairs and blankets, and pack your coolers for a picnic.
Make a weekend of it and enjoy some of the other interesting points in Fitzgerald. The Blue & Gray Museum has more
than 1200 artifacts and tells the story of Fitzgerald and its Civil
War roots. Walk through Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and
Rebs rest side by side. Maps for the drive-by historic home tour
and the Evergreen Cemetery tour are available at www.fitzgeraldga.org or at the Welcome
Center, 116 North Johnston Street. Tour booklets are also available at www.fitzgeraldga.org.
For more information, call 800-386-4642 or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.
JUNE
27-29 – ROSWELL – Patriotic Celebration, Roswell UMC, Fri. 8:30pm, Sun. 4pm. 770-594-0512.
28 – THE ROCK – Celebrate America, The
Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.
29 – PERRY – Freedom Fireworks, Georgia
National Fairgrounds. 478-988-8000.
29 – TOCCOA – Patriotic Pops, GBCC. 8774currahee.
JULY
1-6 – EAST POINT – Salute to the Red,
White, & Blue, Commons Area. 404-270-7016.
3 – BLUE RIDGE – Firecracker Special Train
Ride, 7pm. 877-413-8724.
3 – KENNESAW – Salute to America,
Downtown, 6-10pm. 770-422-9714.
3 – MADISON – Independence Day Concert
& Picnic, Cultural Center, 7pm. 706-342-4743.
3 – MANCHESTER – Fireworks Display, Old
Mill, 5:30-10pm. 706-846-3141.
3 – TYBEE ISLAND – Independence Day
Fireworks. 800-868-2322.
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Celebrations
Firecracker Special on Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
The Firecracker Special will depart the Blue Ridge
Scenic Railway Depot on Thursday, July 3, at 7pm for a four
hour round trip. There will be a two hour lay-over in
McCaysville where the train riders can enjoy the great
Copper Basin Fireworks display. They are encouraged to
take a lawn chair and sit outside the train to view the fireworks. For more information on the railway, see the article
on page 12. For more information and reservations, visit
www.brscenic.com or call 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724.
JULY
3-5 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK –
Fantastic Fourth Celebration. 770-498-5690.
3-6 – ATLANTA – Celebrate July 4th
Weekend, Six Flags Over Georgia. 770-948-9290.
4 – ACWORTH – 4th of July Celebration,
Cauble Park, 5pm. 770-917-1234.
4 – ALPHARETTA – July 4th Fireworks &
Festivities, Wills Park, 6-10pm. 678-827-6133.
4 – ATHENS – Star Spangled Classic, Georgia
Square Mall. 800-653-0603.
4 – ATLANTA – 4th of July Celebration,
Centennial Olympic Park, 404-223-4412; 4th of
July Festivities, Lenox Mall, 6pm. 404-233-6767.
4 – BLAIRSVILLE – Fireworks Celebration,
Meeks Park, 9:30pm, 706-745-5789. Independence Day at Vogel State Park, 706-745-2628.
Lake Nottely Independence Day Boat Parade,
Marina, 11am, 706-745-3638.
4 – BLUE RIDGE – Fireworks, Lake Blue Ridge
Marina, 3pm. 706-632-2618.
4 – BRUNSWICK – Old Fashioned 4th of July
Celebration, Mary Ross Pk., 7pm. 912-265-4032.
4 – DAHLONEGA – Car Show. 770-843-6477.
4 – DECATUR – Pied Piper Parade 6pm, Concert 7pm, Fireworks 9pm. Dwntwn. 404-371-8386.
4 – DILLARD – Dillard House Fireworks. 706782-4812.
4 – DOUGLAS – July 4th Freedom Fest, J. C.
Adams Municipal Pk. 912-381-2441, 912-384-1616.
4 – DULUTH – Independence Day Celebration,
Southeastern Railway Museum. 770-476-2013.
4 – DUNWOODY – Parade. 877-630-2270.
4 – ELLIJAY – A Star Spangled Beach Party,
6pm. 706-635-7400.
4 – FITZGERALD – Independence Day
Celebration, Paulk Park. 800-386-4642.
4 – FLOVILLA – Fun for the Fourth, Indian
Springs Stater Park. 770-504-2277.
4 – GRIFFIN – Independence Day
Celebration, City Park, 7pm. 770-229-6400.
4 – HELEN – Fireworks, Dusk. 706-878-2181.
4 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Independence Day
Celebration, Grand Dunes Pk. 912-635-3636.
4 – JULIETTE – Ol’ Time Independence Day at
Jarrell Plantation. 278-986-5172.
4 – LAVONIA – Old Fashioned Fourth of July,
Tugaloo State Park. 706-356-4362.
4 – LUMPKIN – Independence Day, Westville
Village. 888-733-1850.
4 – MARIETTA – 4th of July Celebration,
Square, 10am-dark. 770-794-5601.
4 – MORELAND – Barbecue. 770-254-2627.
4 – NEWNAN – Independence Day Parade &
Fireworks. 770-253-8283.
4 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Star-Spangled
Beach Party, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.
4 – RICHMOND HILL – Independence Day
Celebration, Ft. McAllister St. Pk. 912-727-2339.
4 – ST. MARYS – Independence Day Festival
& Fireworks. 912-882-4000.
4 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – 4th of July
Celebration, Neptune Park. 912-262-6934.
4 – THOMASVILLE – Celebration/Fireworks,
Remington Park, 6:30-10pm. 229-227-7001.
4-6 – OMAHA – July 4th Celebration on the
Lake, Florence Marina St. Pk. 229-838-4706.
4-6 – SAVANNAH – Fourth of July Festival
on the River. 912-234-0295.
4-6 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sunshine Festival Arts & Crafts Show, Posell Pk. 912-230-1042.
5 – BLUE RIDGE – Parade, 10am. 706-258-2750.
5 – CRAWFORDVILLE – Old Fashioned
Celebration, Stephens State Park. 706-456-2602.
5 – SANDY SPRINGS – Stars and Stripes
Celebration, Concourse Corp. Ctr. 866-511-7742.
4TH OF JULY
CELEBRATION
PAULK PARK IN FITZGERALD, GA
JULY 4 , Starting at 4 p.m.
Free Hotdogs & Softdrinks
For Children & Adults . . .
Watermelon Eating Contest
Greased Pole Contest • Prizes
Treasure Hunt for Kids
Starting at 6 p.m.
Live Entertainment
Starting at Dusk
Fireworks
FITZGERALD
1-800-386-4642 • www.fitzgeraldga.org
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ACT 1 THEATER
HENRY PLAYERS
Alpharetta, 770-663-8989, www.act1theater.com
July 18-Aug. 10
Joseph & the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat
McDonough, 770-914-1474, www.henryplayers.com
June 26-29
A Year with Frog & Toad
HISTORIC HOLLY THEATER
ACTOR’S EXPRESS
Atlanta, 404-607-show, www.actors-express.com
Thru June 15
July 9-Aug. 9
End of the Rainbow
The Rocky Horror Show
Dahlonega, 706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com
July 11-27
Spamalot
HISTORIC RITZ THEATRE
Brunswick, 912-262-6934, www.goldenislesarts.org
July 13-22
AGATHA’S
The Wizard of Oz
Atlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com
Thru July 30
Next Show
Throne of Games: Fire & Ice Makes Water
Dead Man: Murder on Madison Avenue
ART PLACE
Marietta, 770-509-2700, www.theartplace.us
June 13-14 Cabaret Camp Musical
Aug. 23
Jason Thomas (Johnny Cash Encore Show)
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE
706-548-3854, www.townandgownplayers.org
June 6-15
Aug. 8-17
Steel Magnolias
Proof
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATRE
Marietta, 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
June 13-29
Aug. 8-24
Spamalot
Cats
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org
June 5,7,8
July 20
July 30
Aida – A Slave to Love
Procol Harum
Evening with Yes
BACK LOT PLAYERS Forsyth
478-994-0443, www.thebacklotplayers.org
June 13-22
Lion, Witch, & Wardrobe
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER
706-632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com
July 10-27
Aug. 21-Sept. 7
Always a Bridesmaid
The Cemetery Club
BRUNSWICK ACTORS’ THEATRE
LEGACY THEATRE
Tyrone, 770-306-3343, www.thelegacytheatre.org
July 11-Aug. 3
Music Man
NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE
THEATRE TAVERN
Atlanta, 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com
June 7-29
Antony & Cleopatra
NEW DEPOT PLAYERS
Conyers, 678-374-3224, www.thenewdepotplayers.com
July 10-27
Annie (Musical)
NEXT STAGE THEATRE COMPANY Marietta
678-744-6398, www.nextstagetheatrecompany.com
June 6-22
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber
of Fleet Street
PUMPHOUSE PLAYERS Cartersville
770-387-2610, www.pumphouseplayers.com
June 20-22
July 11-13
Round the World Tales
Henry & Ramona
ROME LITTLE THEATRE
706-295-7171, www.romelittletheatre.com
Thru June 8
July 11-20
Aug. 22-31
Dixie Swaim Club
Legally Blonde (Musical)
Adventures of Tom Sawyer
SAVANNAH THEATRE
912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com
Thru Aug. 1
Thru Aug. 2
Aug. 8-23
Savannah Live
Jukebox Journey
Broadway on Bull Street
912-262-0628, www.artdowntowngallery209.com
June 7-29
Aug. 10-Sept. 8
Central Park West
Always a Bridesmaid
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS
Atlanta, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org
June 13-July 28
SERENBE PLAYHOUSE Chattahoochee Hills,
770-463-1110, www.serenbeplayhouse.com
May 30-Aug. 2
June 12-29
July 24-Aug. 10
Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Ten Mile Lake
Oklahoma!
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat
SOUTHSIDE THEATRE GUILD
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE
706-226-6618, www.daltonlittletheatre.com
June 14-29
Fairburn, 770-969-0956, www.stgplays.com
July 24-Aug. 10
110 in the Shade
Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming
STAGE DOOR PLAYERS
ELBERT THEATRE
Elberton, 706-283-1049, www.elberttheatre.org
June 13-14
July 18-27
The Little Mermaid
Who’s on First?
Dunwoody, 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net
Thru June 8
July 11-Aug. 3
Godspell 2012
The Odd Couple
TATER PATCH PRODUCTIONS
FORT GORDON DINNER THEATRE
706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com
July 18-Aug. 2
Steel Magnolias
Jasper, 770-547-1096, www.taterpatchplayers.org
June 6-21
July 11-13
Aug. 15-Sept. 7
Play On
Rising Stars Production
Postmortem
GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE THEATRE
Atlanta, 404-504-1473, www.gashakespeare.org
June 4-8
July 1-26
July 9-27
As You Like It
The Frog Prince
One Man Two Guvnors
HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATER
Clarkesville, 706-839-1315, www.habershamtheater.org
June 13-22
July 31-Aug. 10
22
Christmas Belles
The King and I
THOMASVILLE ON STAGE
229-226-0863, www.tosac.com
July 11-20
Alice in Wonderland
Due to our early deadlines,some events
are not posted. Therefore,you might want
to check websites for more information.
Friday,
July 4, 2014
JC Adams Municipal Park
Gates Open at 5pm
Fireworks After Dark
Free Admission • Free Parking
Live Entertainment
Food & Craft Vendors
For information call Will
912-384-1616
or email willthompson@
cottinghamandporter.com
Main
Street
Summer
Beach Bash
JUNE 3 – 4-9pm
Next to City Hall
Annual Events
912-384-5161
October
Health & Safety Festival - 4th
Central Square Complex, 912-383-5690
Douglas Lions Club Big Buck
Contest - 18th 912-327-0830
Moonlight Madness - 25th
General Coffee St. Pk., 912-384-7082
Hometown Harvest - 31st
Beside City Hall, 4-8pm, 912-384-5161
November
Chicken Livers and Gizzards Festival - 1st
Broxton, Georgia
Downtown Holiday Open House - 23rd
Downtown, 1-5pm, 912-384-5161
December
Festival of Lights Christmas Parade - 6th
912-389-3401
Lighting of the Park - 6th 912-384-7082
Christmas on the Pond - 13th
General Coffee St. Pk., 6-8pm, 912-384-7082
Spring 2015
Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Festival - March
Airport, 912-383-0277
www.cityofdouglas.com/events
Friday, August 22
1pm-7pm
Saturday, August 23
9am-5pm
Central Square Complex
200 S. Madison Ave., Douglas, GA
$5 Admission/ $8 for Both Days/ 12 & under FREE
FOOD VENDORS •HANDS-ON DEMOS
CELEBRITY APPEARANCES •WILDGAME SUPPER
ARTS & CRAFTS •KIDS AREA •MORE!
912-383-0277
www.cityofdouglas.com/SGOE

Summer - Guide to Georgia

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