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GGEORGIA
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To
Events
Activities
Attractions
Fairs & Festivals
Accommodations
April 2008
Vidalia Onion Festival
Ride the Ride . . .
Taste the Taste . . .
Watch the Race!
Full Day of Cycling Fun in Sandy Springs
May 4, 2008
7:30 a.m. Registration
Ride begins 9:00 a.m.
Heritage Sandy Springs
6075 Sandy Springs Circle
62 mile ride through the metro areas,
returning to the heart of Sandy Springs.
For more information visit www.sandyspringschallenge.org
After the ride, please enjoy the Second Annual
Taste of Sandy Springs
with a wide variety of
delectable fare of great
Sandy Springs eateries.
Then we have the exciting finals of the
Southeastern CRITS Series
with some of the great
professional cyclists and teams
in America on hand fighting
for a purse worth tens of
thousands of dollars after a
week of racing around the Southeast.
“All Roads Lead to Sandy Springs”
866-511-7742 • www.visitsandysprings.org
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Annual
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Volume 47
Monthly
Number 6
April 2008
CONTENTS
Georgia Events & Activities . . . .4-7
Antiques, Art, and Museums . . .8-9
Garden & Home . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Tales From the Altamaha . . . . . . . .12
Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . . .12
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15
April Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-28
Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .29-30
S.E. RV Supershow . . . . . . . . . . . .30
ON THE COVER
T
he Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s
Flight Demonstration Squadron,
will perform in Vidalia April 26-27.
This is one of many entertaining events
scheduled for the Vidalia Onion
Festival which will be held April 24-27.
See section beginning on page 16 for
information on this and other festivals
along with a variety of entertaining
springtime events in Georgia.
GUIDE
TO
GEORGIA
April 11-13 • Darien
The Largest Shrimp Boat Blessing
Marine Parade in America
Over 100 Food & Craft Vendors • 5K River Run
Art in the Park • Classic Car Show • Shrimpbox Derby
Kids’ Fishing Derby • Shrimp Eating Contest
Children’s Area • $5 Admission • No Pets Allowed
Concerts
Vic Waters
Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
Sammy
Kershaw
Fireworks
Saturday
8:45 p.m.
Sponsored by
Friday, April 11
8:45 p.m.
Trina Hamlin
Saturday, April 12
5:30-7 p.m.
SAMMY
KERSHAW
Sounds of Motown
Saturday, April 12, 7-10 p.m.
Darien-McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce
912-437-6684
www.BlessingoftheFleet.com
801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816
Phone 706-846-2620, Fax 706-846-2620
E-mail [email protected]
Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/Editor
Debi Richardson . . . . . . . .Graphic Editor
Hayley Yawn . . . . . .Publisher’s Assistant
Dennis King . . . . . . . . . .Advertising Rep
706-846-9854, [email protected]
The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the
premiere publication for information on activities
and entertainment in Georgia. Nine issues are
published each year, and the magazines are
distributed in all 11 Georgia Welcome Centers, in
local visitor bureaus, in hotels, and numerous other
outlets as well as to subscribers. Subscription is
$20 per year. Contents are copyrighted and may not
be reproduced without permission.
April 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA
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GEORGIA CALENDAR
APRIL
4-6 – SAVANNAH – Garden & Antiques Expo,
Roundhouse Railroad Museum. 912-236-4795.
1 – THOMASVILLE – Audra McDonald
4-6 – SAVANNAH – Gem, Jewelry, & Bead
Concert, Cultural Center, 8 p.m. 229-226-7404.
Show, Trade Center. 504-455-6101.
1-5 – SAVANNAH – Music Festival. 9125 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Show, Downtown
234-3378.
Friendship Plaza, 5-9 p.m. 770-607-3480.
1-6 – MACON – International Cherry
5 – CARMAK – Railroad Days. 706-465-9604.
Blossom Festival, downtown. 478-751-7429.
5 – COLUMBUS – Sousa Reenactment
1-29 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Mountain Jam,
Concert, Springer Theatre. 706-580-9327.
fairgrounds, Tues. 6:30-9 p.m. 706-258-2736.
5 – DAHLONEGA – Two Bands Live,
3 – ATHENS – Ron White Comedy, Classic
Prospector Hall, 7:30 p.m. 706-429-4922.
Center, 7:30 p.m. 706-208-0900.
5 – FOLKSTON – Railwatch Day, Train Depot
3,17 – AUGUSTA – Lunch at the Park,
& Museum. 912-496-2536.
Augusta Common, noon-1:30 p.m. 706-821-1754.
5 – OMAHA – Festival By the Lake, Florence
3-24 – BLUE RIDGE – Acoustic Musicians
Marina St. Pk. 229-838-4706.
Jam, Arts Assn., Thurs., 6-9 p.m. 706-632-2144.
5 – WASHINGTON – History & Southern
4 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Artists’ Row,
Culture, Robert Toombs House. 706-678-2226.
5-10 p.m. 706-722-1028.
5-6 – HELEN – Intertribal Pow Wow, Unicoi
4 – AUGUSTA – April Fool’s Concert & Car
State Park, Helen. 706-878-2201.
Show, Augusta Common, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754.
5-6 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Antique Show
4 – HELEN – Glitz & Glamour Taste of the
& Sale, Postell Park. 912-264-3254.
Town, Unicoi St. Pk., 6:30-10 p.m. 706-865-5356.
6 – MACON – Instrument Petting Zoo & Pet
4-5 – MADISON – Fun Follies, Cultural
Show, Museum of Arts & Sciences. 478-477-3232.
Center. 706-342-4743.
6 – THOMASVILLE – Emily Barkley Searcy
4-5 – WASHINGTON – Washington Wilkes
Concert, Cultural Center, 3 p.m. 229-226-7404.
Spring Tour of Homes. 706-678-2013.
9 – BLUE RIDGE – Russian Choir, St. Luke’s
4-5 – WAYCROSS – April Fool’s Rod Run,
Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. 706-632-8245.
Exchange Club Fairgrounds. 912-283-2112.
9 – THOMASVILLE – U.S. Army Field Bank,
4-5 – WAYCROSS – Swamp Fest, downtown
Municipal Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 229-228-7977.
and fairgrounds. 912-283-2112.
9-13 – MACON – Bouquets to Art, Museum
of Arts & Sciences. 478-477-3232.
10 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Scott Douglas,
Colquitt, GA’S
Pianist, J.I. Club Hotel, 7:30 p.m. 912-635-2600.
25th Annual
10-12 – BAXLEY – Tree Fest, downtown.
912-367-7731.
10-13 – ATHENS – Robert Osborne’s Classic
Film Festival, Classic Center. 706-357-4444.
10-13 – DAHLONEGA – Vintage Chevrolet
National Meet. 800-231-5543.
11 – MACON – Lovell Sisters, Douglass
Theatre. 478-742-2000.
On the Square
11 – MACON – Tea with Neva Langeley:
Bake Sale & Barbecue – 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Memories of Miss America, Museum of Arts &
“Clutch” performing – 6:30-10 p.m.
Sciences, 2 p.m. 478-477-3232.
11-12 – ATHENS – Bargainza! 706-549-8688.
11-13 – DARIEN – Blessing of the Fleet
Colquitt Freewill Baptist Church
Festival, Waterfront. 912-437-6684.
5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk – 8:30 a.m.
11,25 – AUGUSTA – Movies on Augusta
Main Street
Common, 9 p.m. 706-821-1754.
Parade – 10 a.m.
12 – ATHENS – UGA Int’l Street Festival,
College Square, noon-5 p.m. 706-542-5867.
Spring Creek Park
12 – BREMEN – Antique Car Cruise. 770ARTS • CRAFTS • COLLECTIBLES
537-5594.
FOOD • CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
12 – BRUNSWICK – Day of the Arts CelebraLocal Entertainment featuring country
tion, St. Marks’ Episcopal Church. 912-265-0600.
music singer Shane Owen
12 – CARTERSVILLE – Great Etowah Adventure, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.
Sponsored by
Colquitt-Miller County Chamber of Commerce
12 – CARTERSVILLE – CelEARTHbration,
Dellinger Park. 770-387-5167.
12 – CORNELIA – Apple Blossom Festival &
www.colquitt-georgia.com
Treasure Sale. 706-778-7875.
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National
Mayhaw Festival
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
229-758-2400
GEORGIA CALENDAR
APRIL
12 – DALLAS – Life on Southern Home Front,
Picketts Mill Battlefield. 770-443-7850.
12 – DALTON – Downtown Classic Car
Cruise-In. 706-278-3332.
12 – FITZGERALD – Photography Workshop,
Jeff Davis Historic Site, 10:30 a.m. 229-831-2335.
12 – GAINESVILLE – Jazz with Rachel Price,
Smithgall Arts Center, 8 p.m. 770-534-2787.
12 – JULIETTE – Story of Wool, Jarrell
Plantation Historic Site. 478-986-5172.
12 – McRAE – Celebration CCC, Little
Ocmulgee State Park, 11 a.m. 229-868-7474.
12 – PLAINS – Open Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show. 727-547-8082.
12 – RINGGOLD – Opry, Depot, 7 p.m. 706935-3061.
12 – SAVANNAH – Charles Wadsworth &
Friends, Lucas Theatre. 912-525-5050.
12 – TALLAPOOSA – Dogwood Arts &
Crafts Fair. 770-574-7436.
12 – THOMASVILLE – Pinewoods Bird
Festival, Pebble Hill Plantation. 229-226-2344.
12 – TIFTON – FolkLife Festival & Fiddlers’
Jamboree, Georgia Agrirama. 229-386-3344.
12 – TYBEE ISLAND – “Sisters on the Fly”
Travel Trainer Caravan, River’s End Campground.
912-786-5518.
12 – WARM SPRINGS – Ceremony for FDR,
Little White House, 1:30 p.m. 706-655-5870.
12-13 – PERRY – Dogwood Festival, downtown. 478-987-1234.
12-13 – SAVANNAH – 146th Battle
Anniversary, Fort Pulaski. 912-786-5787.
12-13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Art and Sol
Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, Neptune Park.
SPEND YOUR VACATION away from the
crowds and amidst the beauty of nature in a
fishing cabin or large luxury home on Lake
Hartwell with easy accommodations through
Mountain Lakes Vacation Rentals. This
56,000 acre lake and 962 miles of shoreline
is located on the Georgia-South Carolina line
and is an easy drive from outlet malls, craft
shops, flea markets, and art galleries. Phone
800-610-0020. See ad on page 30.
912-638-8770.
12-13 – WARM SPRINGS – Spring Fling/
Roosevelt Days, downtown. 800-FDR-1927.
13 – ELLIJAY – Avalon Tribute Tour,
Elementary School. 706-635-5605.
13 – THOMASVILLE – Concert, Cultural
Center, 4 p.m. 229-226-0588.
17 – AUGUSTA – Augusta Symphony Pops,
Bell Aud., 7:30 p.m. 706-826-4705.
17 – NEWNAN – Taste of Newnan, Courthouse Square. 770-253-8283.
18 – BLUE RIDGE – All Time Gospel Singing,
Arts Association, 6:30 p.m. 706-632-2144.
35th
H awkinsville
H arness Festival
Annual
& Spring
Celebration
April 18-19
Activities Include:
Friday Night – Live Entertainment, Fireworks
Saturday – Harness Races, Live Entertainment,
Arts and Crafts, Inflatable Rides, Food,
Miniature Horse Show, Jr. Rodeo Expo
Located at the
Lawrence Bennett Harness
Training Facility, Hwy. 129
478-783-1717 South in Hawkinsville, GA
www.hawkinsvillechamber.org
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GEORGIA CALENDAR
APRIL
19 – FORT GAINES – Campfire Stories,
George Bagby St. Pk., 7:30 p.m. 229-768-2571.
18 – CARTERSVILLE – A Taste of Carters19 – GREENSBORO – Southland Jubilee.
ville, Friendship Plaza, 5-9 p.m. 770-607-3480.
706-453-7592 or 800-886-5253.
18 – COLQUITT – Barbecue, Bake Sale, &
19 – HARTWELL – Lake Hartwell Antique
Concert by Clutch. 229-758-2400.
Boat Festival. 706-376-8590.
18 – NEWNAN – Spring Art Walk, Main
19 – HOSCHTON – Art Trax (Juried Art
Street. 770-253-8283.
Show). 706-654-9173.
18-19 – HAWKINSVILLE – Harness Festival.
19 – LOCUST GROVE – Classic Car Cruise,
478-783-1717.
Tanger Outlet Ctr., 5:30-9 p.m. 770-957-5310.
18-20 – CUMMING – Lakewood 400
19 – RICEBORO – The Gathering at Geechee
Antiques Show. 770-889-3400.
Kunda Cultural Arts Center. 912-884-4440.
18-20 – DAHLONEGA – Bear on the Square
19 – SAVANNAH – La Traviata, Lucas
Mountain Festival. 706-864-9007.
Theatre. 912-525-5050.
18-20 – DALTON – Ga. Numismatic Assn.
19 – THOMASVILLE – Plantation Ball,
Coin Show, Convention Ctr. 423-842-5527.
Pebble Hill Plantation, 7 p.m. 229-226-2344.
18-20 – HAMPTON – Southeastern RV
19 – VILLA RICA – Golden City Cruisers,
SuperShow, Atlanta Motor Speedway Infield. 770downtown. 678-785-1014.
447-3334.
19-20 – CARTERSVILLE – Springtime at the
18-20 – HAMPTON – Simply Southern
Homestead, Red Top Mt. St. Pk. 770-975-4226.
Jubilee Bluegrass/BBQ Festival, Nash Farm,
19-20 – KENNESAW – Big Shanty Festival.
3-10 p.m. 770-957-5786.
770-423-1330.
18-26 – ST. MARYS – Crooked Rivers, a
19-20 – MOULTRIE – Spring Fling & Back
Folklife Play, Fri. & Sat. 800-868-8687.
Yard BBQ Festival, downtown. 229-890-5455.
18-27 – MACON – Fired Works Show & Sale,
19-20 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Earth Day Go
Central City Park. 478-743-6940.
Green Festival, FDR Sate Park. 706-663-4858.
19 – COLQUITT – 25th National Mayhaw
19-20 – WARNER ROBINS – Mossy Creek
Festival. 229-758-2400.
Barnyard Festival. 478-922-8265.
19 – DOUGLAS – Art on Atkinson Plaza.
19,26 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jam,
912-389-3401.
Gold Museum Hist. Site, 2-6 p.m. 706-864-3513.
19-26 – GAINESVILLE – Spring Chicken
Festival. 888-536-0006.
19-27 – BLUE RIDGE – Spring Fling, Farmers
Market, Saturday & Sunday. 706-946-6003.
19-30 – LUMPKIN – Spring Festival,
Westville Village. 888-733-1850.
20 – CUMMING – Taste of Forsyth, fairgrounds. 770-781-3491.
21 – BRUNSWICK – Music of America,
Glenn Academy Aud., 8 p.m. 912-634-2006.
24 – BRUNSWICK – U.S. Army Field Band
Jazz Ambassadors Ensemble, Historic Ritz
Theatre, 7 p.m. 912-262-6934.
24 – TOCCOA – A Taste of Toccoa, downrd & th
town. 706-282-3269 or 877-6toccoa.
24-26 – THOMASVILLE – Rose Show &
Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. & Sun. 12 n.-6 p.m.
Festival, downtown. 229-227-7020.
Rain or Shine
24-27 – CARTERSVILLE – N. Ga. Knap-In &
Primitive Arts Festival, Gatewood Pk. 770-304-8760.
Demonstrations:
24-27 – VIDALIA – Vidalia Onion Festival.
earthen cooking, arrowhead
912-538-8687.
napping, hide tanning, birds
25 – CEDARTOWN – Marty Stuart, Civic
of prey, native American
Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 770-748-4168.
encampments, native dance,
25-26 – REYNOLDS – Georgia Strawberry
native drum, native flute,
Festival. 478-847-5301.
story tellers, trade & mule
25-26 – WOODBINE – Crawfish Festival.
camps and native American
912-576-3211.
& rendezvous craft vendors
25-27 – CALHOUN – Int’l. String Band
Festival, Harris Arts Center. 706-629-2599.
UMMING AIRGROUNDS
25-27 – CLARKESVILLE – Home & Garden
www.cummingfair.net • 770-781-3491
Expo. 706-754-7371.
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APRIL
770-336-5269.
29-May 3 – SWAINSBORO – Pine Tree
Festival. 478-237-6426.
30 – LINCOLNTON – Southern Gospel
Night, Elijah Clark State Park. 706-359-7970.
25-27 – MACON – Pan African Festival of
Georgia, Tubman Museum. 478-743-8544.
25-27 – WASHINGTON – Festival of Music
and Art, downtown. 706-678-2243.
26 – AUGUSTA – Augusta Symphony
AY
Orchestra, 1st Baptist, 7:30 p.m. 706-826-4705.
3 – DEARING – Mayfest, Old Elementary
26 – AUGUSTA – WRDW Family Fair,
School. 706-597-1000.
Augusta Common, 12-4 p.m. 803-278-1212.
3-4 – CLINTON – Old Clinton War Days,
26 – AUGUSTA – Rocky Creek Springfest,
Historic District. 478-986-1123 or 478-986-6383.
Augusta Tech. 706-798-6211.
3-4 – CUMMING – Saunee Indian Festival &
26 – BLUE RIDGE – Classic Cars Cruise-In,
Rendezvous, fairgrounds. 770-781-3491.
Home Depot Parking Lot, 6 p.m. 706-632-3656.
3-4 – GAY – 68th Cotton Pickin’ Fair. 70626 – CALHOUN – More Than a Taste of
538-6814.
Calhoun, downtown. 706-625-3200.
3-4 – SNELLVILLE – Snellville Days Festival,
26 – CARLTON – Carlton Junction Function.
Briscoe Park. 770-985-3535.
706-797-3743.
4 – AUGUSTA – A Day in the Country: Cars,
26 – CARTERSVILLE – Mt. Music Concert,
Crafts, & Music Festival. Riverfront Marina. 803Red Top Mt. St. Pk., 8-9 p.m. 770-975-4226.
278-4849.
26 – CLAYTON – Celebrate Clayton, down10 – ABBEVILLE – Ocmulgee Wild Hog
town. 706-782-4812.
Festival. 229-467-2144 or 229-467-2107.
26 – DAHLONEGA – Confederate Memorial
10 – THOMSON – Blind Willie Blues Festival.
Day, Gold Museum Historic Site. 706-864-2257.
706-597-1000.
26 – EASTMAN – Tour of Homes. 706-48517-18 – BALL GROUND – Heritage Days
6515.
Festival. 770-735-4263.
26 – FITZGERALD – Confederate Memorial
Day, Jeff Davis Site, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 229-831-2335.
UNE
26 – MADISON – Madison Fest, downtown.
13-15 – BLAIRSVILLE –Scottish Festival &
800-709-7406.
Highland Games. 877-745-5789.
26 – MARTINEZ – CSRA Wine Festival,
Savannah Rapids Pavilion. 866-391-7677.
26 – PORT WENTWORTH – Stand Up For
America Day! 912-965-1999.
26 – STOCKBRIDGE – Music in Memorial
Park. 800-436-7926.
26 – THOMASVILLE – Spring Market Day,
Sweet Grass Dairy. 229-227-0752.
26 – THOMASVILLE – Bluegrass Concert,
Cultural Center, 7:30 p.m. 229-226-0588.
26 – THOMSON – Classic Car Show, Depot,
11 a.m.-5 p.m. 706-597-1000.
26 – VILLA RICA – Hwy. 78 Yard Sale. 678785-1014.
26-27 – BRASELTON – Antique & Gardening
Festival. 706-824-7204.
26-27 – GRIFFIN – Great Griffin Mayfling,
City Park. 770-228-8200.
26-27 – HAMPTON – Eastman Gun Show,
Atlanta Motor Speedway. 770-946-4211.
26-27 – PEACHTREE CITY – WWII Heritage
Days & Dance, Falcon Field. 678-364-1110.
26-27 – TIFTON – Truck & Tractor Pull. 229386-0216.
26-27 – VIDALIA – Vidalia Onion Festival
Air Show. 912-538-8687.
27 – AUGUSTA – Symphony Family Concert,
ASU Perform. Arts Theatre, 3 p.m. 706-826-4705.
27 – KINGSTON – 144th Confederate
Memorial Day Service Baptist Church, 2:30 p.m.
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ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART
Fitzgerald and the Blue & Gray Museum
Located in a historical railroad depot, the museum tells through a documentary and more than 1200
artifacts the remarkable story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. The Hall of Honor represents
Shacktown where early pioneers lived while an exciting documentary, Marching as One, celebrates the
Yank-Reb harmony story. 229-426-5069. Visit the Fire Engine Museum; tour historic homes and
buildings; and view a variety of architectural styles representing the settlers who came here from 38
states. Walk through Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Rebs rest side by side. Delight in homecooked foods. 800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.
SAM Shortline Railroad
Riding in air conditioned, 1949 vintage cars, you’ll enjoy a mix of romantic yesteryear with the
excitement of today’s South. The SAM Shortline extends 42 miles past pecan groves and scenic country
farms. Along the way, it stops in five towns filled with
fun attractions, restaurants, and shopping (Cordele,
Leslie, Americus, Plains, and Archery). You can step off
the train at any of these depots, catching it back on the
return trip. Or better yet, spend the night in a charming
hotel to resume your excursion the next day.
April excursions include the Archery Explorer, Apr. 7;
Peanut Express, Apr. 3; Americus Adventure, Apr. 4, 11,
18; Presidential Flyer, Apr. 10; Plains Car Show, Apr. 12;
S.W. Ga. Arrow, Apr. 17; Arts in Park, Apr. 19; Vidalia
Onion Festival excursion, Apr. 24-25; and Plains Carter
Center, Apr. 26. Hot dogs, BBQ, ice cream, chips, popcorn, drinks, and souvenirs are available for purchase on
the train, and picnic lunches are welcome. There are restrooms on the train and a gift shop in the Cordele depot.
For information visit www.samshortline.com or call 877-GA-RAILS.
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ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART
Scott Antique Market in Atlanta
Scott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400 booths overflowing from two buildings. Find
Victorian and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art and prints, vintage clothing, nostalgic
photographs, antique Christmas decorations, vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery,
porcelain, clocks, tools, campaign memorabilia, books, and more. Always held the second weekend of
every month, the next shows will be April 11-13 and May 9-11. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun.
10-4. Admission is $3 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the
Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000
(show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.
National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus
Explore naval operations for the North and South through displays of uniforms, artillery, firearms,
personal effects, flags, Civil War ship murals, and a paneled timeline exhibit of the war at sea. See the ironclad ram CSS Jackson, the blockade runner Virginia, the gunboat CSS Chattahoochee, replicas of the USS
Hartford, USS Monitor, and CSS Albermarle, and a battle simulator theater. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
See coupon in ad on page 27. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. 706-327-9798. www.portcolumbus.org.
Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth
“Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” has over 80 pieces of retired railway rolling
stock: trains from the 1920’s and 1950’s, vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private
cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway post office car, wooden freight cars, maintenance of way equipment,
busses, and trolleys. The museum is home to MARTA’s historic bus fleet which includes busses from
many of the predecessor systems to MARTA. Train rides aboard restored cabooses are complimentary
with admission. The railway museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 from April-Dec.
With ad on page 26 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595
Peachtree Rd. 770-476-2013. www.srmduluth.org.
Caboose Days will be held April 5-6. The event, on Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-5, will offer
temporary caboose tattoos, a caboose hunt, speakers, food, and a crafts corner for children.
All the Best of Today’s South!
Relive the Old Days at
The City of
Smyrna
April 19 & 20
Spring
Jonquil
Festival
(and Oct. 18 & 19, 2008)
April 26 & 27
Mossy
Creek
Barnyard
Festival
2008
www.mossycreekfestival.com
Saturday, 10-6 & Sunday, 12-5
Experience the Museum of Aviation
• Arts & Crafts Festival
with over 150 booths
• Food • Live Entertainment
• Children’s Area
4th Largest Aviation Museum
in the U.S., Free Admission
www.museumofaviation.org
1450+ Hotel Rooms • 105 Restaurants
1200 Seat Civic Center
Conference & Meeting Spaces
I-75 Exits 144 & 146
888-288-WRGA
www.warnerrobinsga.gov
and the
Jonquil City Jog
April 26th
(5-K, Fun Run) begins 8 a.m., Sat.
770-423-1330
www.smyrnacity.com
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HOME
Sacred Heart Garden Festival in Augusta
The 17th annual Sacred Heart Garden Festival will be held in Augusta April 25-27. The historic Great
Hall of the Sacred Heart Cultural Center with its towering stained glass windows and marble statuary will
become home to a city block of Southern gardens.
See the finest examples of garden and floral displays
created by the best designers in the area. Shop at the wonderful open-air marketplace, buy unique plants, learn valuable gardening tips from well-known experts/authors during
six informative workshops, and tour extraordinary private
gardens. Food, entertainment, and nature crafts for children
will create three days of enjoyment for the entire family.
An evening Garden Preview Party will precede the
Festival on April 24 at 7 p.m. The Garden Tour, each day
from noon-5 p.m. will feature seven private gardens on both
sides of the river, including the historic Summerville area and in newly developed Hammonds’ Ferry in
North Augusta. A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party will be held in the Children’s Area Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m.
Festival hours will be Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. For information phone 706-826-4700 or e-mail [email protected] or visit www.sacredheartgardenfestival.com.
Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia APRIL
1-20 – Spring Celebration at Callaway Grdns.
3 – Twilight Toast in the State Botanical
Garden, 6:30 p.m.
3 – Auction of Unique Plants, Atlanta
Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m.
4 – Family Night Hike, State Botanical
Garden, 7 p.m.
4-6 – Savannah Garden & Antiques Expo,
Roundhouse Railroad Museum. 912-236-4795.
5 – Spring Butterfly Hike, Panola Mt. St. Pk.,
Stockbridge, 11 a.m. 770-389-7801.
5 – Floral Design Workshop, Hills & Dales
Estate.
5 – Astronomy Night, Providence Canyon
St. Pk., Lumpkin, 8:30 p.m. 229-838-6202.
5 – Rain Barrels & Worm Composting, Fernbank Museum, Atlanta, 10 a.m. 404-929-6379.
6-27 – Wild About Wildflowers, Cloudland
Canyon St. Pk., Rising Fawn, Sundays, 11 a.m.
706-657-4050.
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8 – Southern Wind Quintet, State Botanical
Garden, 7-8 p.m.
9 – Cooking in the State Botanical Garden,
6:30 p.m.
12 – Flower Garden Ramble, State Botanical
Garden, 10 a.m.
12 – Nocturnal Treetop Excursion, Panola
Mt. St. Pk., Stockridge, 6-9 p.m. 770-389-7801.
12 – S.E. Reptile Rescue, Indian Springs St.
Pk., Flovilla. 770-504-2277.
12 – Earth Celebration, Skidaway Island St.
Pk., Savannah. 912-598-2300.
12 – Privet Pull and Wildflower Ramble,
State Botanical Garden, 1-4 p.m.
12-13 – Spring Rhododendron Show,
Atlanta Botanical Garden.
12-13 – Spring Wildflower Fest, Amicalola
Falls St. Pk., Dawsonville. 706-265-1969.
13 – Gracious Gardens of Thomasville,
1:30-5:30 p.m. 229-226-7664.
16 – A Garden Faire, Bulloch Hall, Roswell,
9 a.m.-2 p.m. 770-992-1731.
Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia APRIL
18-19 – Spring Wildflowers Around Unicoi
St. Pk., Helen. 800-573-9659.
18-19 – Digital Plant Photography, State
Botanical Garden.
18-29 – Garden Club of Savannah and
NOGS Tour. 912-961-4805.
19 – Eco-Earth Day, Little Ocmulgee State
Park, McRae, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 229-868-7474.
19 – Earth Day, Okefenokee National Wildlife
Refuge, Folkston. 912-496-7836.
19 – Geology Day, Providence Canyon State
Park, Lumpkin, 11 a.m. 229-838-6202.
19-20 – Herb Education Day & Plant Sale,
Atlanta Botanical Garden.
19-20 – Capturing the Essence of Flowers
& Gardens in Watercolor, Callaway Gardens.
19-20 – Earth Day Festival, FDR State Park,
Pine Mountain. 706-663-4858.
22 – Medicinal Plants, State Botanical
Garden, 8:30 a.m.
22 – Earth Day, Atlanta Botanical Garden.
23 – Flower Arranging: Creative Miniature
Design. State Botanical Garden.
23 – Container Gardening, Atlanta Botanical
Garden, 6:30 p.m.
24 – Installing Bees/Spring Building, State
Botanical Garden, 1 p.m.
25 – Common Birds of Georgia, Smithgall
Woods, 7-8 p.m.
25-27 – Sacred Heart Garden Festival,
Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700.
26 – 11th Annual Old Timey Seed Swap,
Crawford. 706-542-1042.
26 – Early Bird Walk, Etowah Indian
Mounds, 7:30 a.m. 770-387-3747.
26 – Spring Plant Sale, State Botanical Grdn.
26 – Herb Wreath Workshop, Hills & Dales
Estate.
26 – Orchid Care Clinic, Atlanta Botanical
Garden, 10 a.m.
26 – Mountain Laurel Hike, Callaway
Gardens, 10 a.m.
26 – Pine Needle Baskets Bigger Class,
Callaway Gardens, 10 a.m.
26 – Earth Day Celebration, Phinizy Swamp
Nature Park.
26 – Bat Safari, Panola Mountain State Park,
Stockbridge, 6-8 p.m. 770-389-7801.
26 – Birding By Ear, Smithgall Woods, 8 a.m.
706-878-3087.
26 – Wildflower Walk, Vogel State Park,
Blairsville, 1:30 p.m. 706-745-2628.
27 – Sunday Strawberry Supper, Bamboo
Farm & Coastal Grdns., Savannah. 912-921-5460.
2 – Dia del Nino, Atlanta Bot. Grdn., 2-4 p.m.
30 – Herb Garden Dig, Divide, and Design,
Callaway Gardens, 10 a.m.
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Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859
Birdsong Nature Ctr., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird
Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway
Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . .770-992-2055
Elachee Nature Center, Gainesville . . .770-535-1976
Golf Hall of Fame Garden, Augusta . . .888-874-4443
GSU Botanical Garden, Statesboro . . .912-871-1149
Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . . .706-882-3242
Medicine Bow, Dahlonega . . . . . . . . . . .706-864-5928
Melon Bluff Nature Ctr., Midway . . . . . .888-246-8188
Oakland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980
Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . . .706-687-4090
Phinizy Swamp Park, Augusta . . . . . . .706-828-2109
Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087
State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244
Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917
Wildlife Excursions of Coast . . . . . . . .912-897-5108
Blue and Gray Museum
Fitzgerald Fire Engine
Museum
and so
much more. . .
in the City where America reunited
20 miles from I-75, Exit 82
www.fitzgeraldga.org
1-800-386-4642
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P Theatre P Music P Dance P
Experience Tales from the Altamaha in Lyons
For two weeks in the Spring of 2008 you can
be transported back to a time when Southern
traditions were just being
forged. With a cast of over 100
volunteers, Tales from the
Altamaha will transform real
life stories based on the
writings of Col. T. Ross Sharpe
into an unforgettable theater
experience you won’t want to
miss. This Georgia folk-life play
is sure to be a crowd pleaser
with its blend of comedy,
music, and drama.
The project of The Lyons Better Hometown/Arts Council, the play was adapted for the
stage by playwright Laurie Upchurch. Tales from
the Altamaha, with its stories of regional
PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATRE
Apr. 3-6 Mike Speenberg
Apr. 11-12 Mike Birbiglia
Apr. 8-10 Scotty K.
Apr. 18-20 Pablo Francisco
Apr. 24-27 Jim Jeffries
Atlanta • 770-335-8484 • www.punchline.com
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IVER ENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Apr. 1–Marvin Hamlisch Apr. 7–U.S. Army Field Band
Apr. 15–Year with Frog & Toad
Apr. 19–Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Apr. 25–Robert & Rebecca Bluestone
Apr. 26–Cowboy Crush Apr. 29–Giselle Ballet
Apr. 30–Golden Acrobats
Columbus • 888-332-5200 • www.rivercenter.org
settlers, is steeped in the Southern traditions
unique to rural South Georgia.
Make your plans now to
experience the lives, loves,
losses, scandals, and plain o’
gossip that comprise the 2008
production of Jus’ Folks.
The play will be held at The
Blue Marquee Theater on U.S. 1
in Lyons. Performance dates will
be April 24, 25, 26, and 29 and
May 1, 2, 3. Show times will be
at 7 p.m. with a second show
on Saturdays at 2 p.m. Tickets will be $18 each for
general admission with group rates available.
For more information call 912-526-6445 or
visit www.talesfromthealtamaha.com or e-mail
[email protected].
AGATHA’S
Thru Apr. 23 – Pirates of the Chattahoochee 2:
The Sequel Dead Man’s Tooth
Apr. 24-July 20 – Harry Potter &
the Half-Wit Princess
Atlanta • 404-875-4321 • www.agathas.com
Swamp Gravy
April 17-19 & 25-26
May Haw
Cotton Hall • Colquitt
229-758-5450 • www.swampgravy.com
Tales From The Altamaha
“Jus’ Folks”
An Award-Winning Georgia Folk-Life Play
April 24, 25, 26, 29 and May 1-3
Blue Marquee Theater
Lyons, Georgia • 912-526-6445
www.talesfromthealtamaha.com
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Sports Schedules
HIKES & RUNS
GOLF
(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races).
Apr. 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Volksmarch
Downtown Helen, 706-878-1619
Apr. 19 . . . . Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike
Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 706-754-7981
Apr. 5 . . . . . . . . . Gainesville, 5K, 706-769-6593
Apr. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . Athens, 5K, 706-613-3501
Apr. 12 . . . . . Richmond Hill, 5K, 912-756-5865
Apr. 12. . . . . . . . . Tallapoosa, 5K, 770-574-2345
Apr. 12 . . . . . . . . . . Winston, 5K, 404-786-5708
Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . . Augusta, 5K, 706-828-2109
Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . Buford, 5K, 770-904-3503
Apr. 19. . . . . . . . . . . Colquitt, 5K, 229-758-2400
Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . Conyers, 13M, 770-602-2606
Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . Cumming, 5K, 678-491-0639
Apr. 19 Lithia Springs,H20/50K/13M, 770-949-8453
Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . Norcross, 10K, 678-795-0115
Apr. 20 . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K/10K, 770-576-6645
Apr. 20 . . . . . Covington, 5K/10K, 770-787-3908
Apr. 20. . . . . . . . . . . Grayson, 5K, 770-715-1543
Apr. 26. . . . . . . . . . LaGrange, 5K, 706-845-7556
Apr. 26. . . . . . . . . . Reynolds, 5K, 478-847-5301
Apr. 26 . . . . . . . . . . . Smyrna, 5K, 770-518-8002
Apr. 26 . . . . . . Thomasville, 10K, 229-226-9878
Apr. 26 . . . . . . . . Vidalia, 5K/10K, 912-538-8687
May 3 . . . . . . . . . . . Snellville, 5K, 770-985-3535
Apr. 7-13 . . Masters Golf Tournament, Augusta
National Golf Club, 800-726-0243
Apr. 9 . . . . Parent/Child Mini Golf Tournament,
Elijah Clark St. Pk., Lincolnton, 706-359-3458
Apr. 10. . . . . . . . . Mayhaw Festival Classic Golf
Tournament, Colquitt, 229-758-2400
Apr. 11. . . . . . . Brig. Gen. Robert Scott, Jr. Golf
Tournament, Macon, 478-923-6600
Apr. 14-20 . . . Athens Reg. Foundation Classic,
Jennings Mill Country Club, 904-475-3350
Apr. 15 . . Celebrity Golf Tournament (for UW),
Helen, 706-865-3181
Apr. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . Golf Classic, Chateau Elan
Braselton, 678-425-6050
Apr. 24. . . . . . . . . . . Banks Co. CVB Spring Golf
Tournament, Homer, 706-677-5265
Apr. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . Mayfling Golf Tournament
Griffin, 770-228-8200
Apr. 26 . . Mini-Golf Tournament, Indian Springs
State Park, Flovilla, 2-4 p.m., 770-504-2277
Apr. 28-May 4 . . . . . . . . . South Georgia Classic
Valdosta, 229-242-8455
aith is not belief without
Fproof,
but trust without
reservation.
BIKING
Apr. 5 . . . . Mayhaw Festival Century Bike Ride
Colquitt, 229-758-2400
Apr. 5. . . . . . . P-3 Bikefest, Ga. Int’l. Convention
Center, College Park, 770-997-3566
Apr. 21-27. . Tour de Georgia, tourdegeorgia.com
Apr. 26-27 . . . . . . . . Athens Twilight Criterium
Athens, 706-207-4607
Apr. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roswell Criterium
Historic District, 800-776-7935
Apr. 27. . . . . Ga. St. Championship Series Race
(mt. bike), Winder, 770-867-3489
May 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USA CRITS Finals
Sandy Springs, 770-206-1446
Thursday, April 24
5 to 8 p.m.
Downtown Toccoa, GA
Sample food from our best eateries.
Enjoy dancing, music, children and
teen activities, antiques and art sale.
Sponsored by Toccoa Main Street.
1-877-6-TOCCOA
www.mainstreettoccoa.com
I know whom I have believed,
and am persuaded that he is able
to keep that which I have committed
until him against that day.
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2 TIMOTHY 1:12
GOD’S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR WOMEN
Honor Books, Tulsa, OK
See LIVE WILD HOGS
Taken from the swamps of the
OCMULGEE RIVER at the
17th Annual
OCMULGEE
WILD HOG
FESTIVAL
MAdmission
AY 10
$2
The Wild Hog Capital of Georgia
ABBEVILLE
I-75 Exit 101, 30 miles East of Cordele on Hwy. 280
229-467-2144 Arts & Crafts
229-467-2107 Hog/Dog Baying
[email protected]
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Sports Schedules
BASEBALL
ARENA FOOTBALL
HOCKEY
Home Schedules
Home Schedules
Home Schedules
ATLANTA THRASHERS
ATLANTA BRAVES
COLUMBUS LIONS
Apr. 2-3 . . . . . . .PITTSBURGH
Apr. 4-6 . . .NEW YORK METS
Apr. 18-20 . . . . .LA DODGERS
Apr. 10-12 . . .WASHINGTON
Apr. 21-22 . . .WASHINGTON
Apr. 23-24 . . . . . . . .FLORIDA
404-577-9100
www.atlantabraves.com
Apr. 12 . . . . . . . . . . .READING
Apr. 19 . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE
May 3 . . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA
www.columbuslions.net
Apr. 1 . . . . . . . . . . .PANTHERS
Apr. 5 . . . . . . . . . .LIGHTNING
1-866-715-1500
www.atlantathrashers.com
GEORGIA FORCE
AUGUSTA LYNX
AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS
Apr. 4 . . . . . . . .KANSAS CITY
Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . .ORLANDO
May 3 . . . . . .NEW ORLEANS
www.georgiaforce.com
Apr. 1 . . .SOUTH CAROLINA
Apr. 5 . . .SOUTH CAROLINA
706-724-4423
www.augustalynx.com
Apr. 3-5 . . . . . .GREENSBORO
Apr. 15-18 . . . .KANNAPOLIS
Apr. 19-21 . . . . . .GREENVILLE
Apr. 26-28 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLE
706-736-7889
greenjacketsbaseball.com
S. GA. WILDCATS
GWINNETT GLADIATORS
Apr. 5 . . . . . . . . . .LOUISVILLE
Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . .GREEN BAY
Apr. 26 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA
www.southgawildcats.com
Apr. 1 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE
Apr. 5 . . . . . . . .CHARLOTTE
770-497-5100
gwinnettgladiators.com
COLUMBUS CATFISH
Apr. 3-6 . . . . . . .SAVANNAH
Apr. 15-16 . . . . . . . . . .ROME
Apr. 18-21 . . . .CHARLESTON
Apr. 22-23 . . . . . . . . . .ROME
Apr. 29-May 2 . . . .ASHEVILLE
706-751-8866
www.columbuscatfish.com
WATER SPORTS
Apr. 5-6, 12-13 . Kayak Hike, Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 706-754-7981
FOOTBALL
Apr. 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-Day Spring Football
UGA Sanford Stadium, Athens, 12:30 p.m., 706-542-7969
ROME BRAVES
Apr. 3-6 . . . . . .CHARLESTON
Apr. 7-10 . . . . . . .COLUMBUS
Apr. 18-21 . . . . .SAVANNAH
Apr. 29-May 2 . . .GREENVILLE
706-378-5144
www.romebraves.com
SAVANNAH SAND GNATS
Apr. 11-14 . . . . . .COLUMBUS
Apr. 24-27 . . . . . . . . . .ROME
Apr. 29-May 2 . . . . .HICKORY
912-351-9150
www.sandgnats.com
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MISCELLANEOUS
Apr. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Open Tree Climb
Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 1-4 p.m., 770-389-7801
Apr. 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Ridge Mt. Adventures Race
(run, paddle, bike), 800-899-6867
Apr. 18-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S.E. Lacrosse Conf. Championship
Northview H.S., Alpbaretta, 770-617-5935
Apr. 25-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USSSA S.E. Shootout
Columbus Softball Complex, 800-999-1613
Apr. 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xterra Points Triathlon
(run, bike, swim), Ft. Yargo St. Pk., Winder, 770-867-3489
Apr. 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chattahoochee Cannon Ball Run
Columbus, 706-332-6642
Sports Schedules
EQUESTRIAN SHOWS
Apr. 11-12 . . . . . . . .IRPA World Championship
Rodeo, Cumming Fairgrounds, 770-781-3491
Apr. 12 . . . .43rd Annual Atlanta Steeplechase
Kingston Downs, Cartersville, 404-237-7436
Apr. 12 . . . . .Horse Show, 4-H Pavilion, Dawson
229-995-2165
Apr. 12-13 . . . . . . . . .Greater Atlanta Dressage
Southern, Kennesaw, 770-975-1050
GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK
Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com
Apr. 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Classic II
Apr. 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dog Show
Apr. 12-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atlanta Dressage
Apr. 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GQHA Pro-Am
Apr. 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Newton Co. Horse Show
Apr. 19-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horsepower at Park
Apr. 25-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodeo Classic
FISHING
(See info on fishing tournaments at www.flwoutdoor.com)
Apr. 12 . . . .Basic Fly Fishing Clinic, Panola Mt.
St.Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801
Apr. 25-26 . . . . .Savannah River Spring Classic
912-965-1999
Apr. 26 . . . .Advanced Fly Fishing Clinic, Panola
Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801
Apr. 26 . . .Sr. Fishing Rodeo, Moccasin Creek St.
Pk., Clarkesville, 8:30 a.m., 706-947-3194
April 26
A Salute to the American Soldier
& The American Patriotism in
Port Wentworth, GA
9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Bike decorating contest • Parade
Street Rally • Arts & Crafts • Food
Fishing tournament • Gospel Music
Fireworks • Street Dance with
Sensational Sounds of Motown
Free & Open to the Public
BASKETBALL
Home Schedules
ATLANTA HAWKS
Apr. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TORONTO
Apr. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PHILADELPHIA
Apr. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOSTON
Apr. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ORLANDO
404-249-6400, www.nba.com/hawks
RACING
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Hampton, 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com
Apr. 18-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S.E. RV SuperShow
May 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mopar Southern Classic
May 3 . . . . . . . . .Major League of Monster Trucks
ROAD ATLANTA
Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com
Apr. 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tour de Georgia
May 2-4 .Historic Sportscar Racing Mitty Challenge
April 25-26
Port Wentworth, GA
Briefing Dinner, Friday, 4 p.m.
Tournament, Saturday, 6 a.m.
Compete for 15 cash prizes
Open to first 75 boats/
150 anglers to register
Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . .Commerce, 770-682-3782
www.atlantadragway.com
Weigh-In 2:30 - 4 p.m. at
Douglas Motor Sports Park . . . . . . . .Nicholls
Stand
Up For America Day
912-384-4555
Oglethorpe Speedway Park . .Pooler, 912-964-8200
www.portwentworthga.com
www.ospracing.net
Silver Dollar Raceway . . . .Reynolds, 478-847-4414
912-965-1999
www.silverdollarraceway.com
April is Just Amazing in Geor
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Vidalia Onion Festival
Vidalia, the “Sweet Onion City,” will hold its
31st annual Vidalia Onion Festival April 24-27.
Festivities will begin with the Vidalia Onion
Recipe Contest and the 7th annual Vidalia
Chef’s Contest on April 24 at the Community
Center. On April 25, follow the Children’s Parade
to S.E. Technical College for opening ceremonies,
a street dance, and fireworks.
Start your Saturday downtown at the Vidalia
Onion Run with a 1-mile walk, 5K, or 10K race.
The Arts & Crafts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, will include past favorites and many new
exhibitors, food, entertainment, and an onion eating contest.
The Vidalia Onion Festival Air Show has become the biggest event. This year’s Airshow on
April 26-27 will feature the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, exhibiting graceful aerobats, fast-paced performances, and precision flying. Other nationally
recognized performers will also perform on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. Military
aircraft will be featured on static display. Other events will include tours of a Vidalia Onion
processing facility, sports tournaments, rodeo, carnival, and pageants.
For information call 912-538-8687 or visit www.vidaliaonionfestival.com.
25th National Mayhaw Festival in Colquitt
The Mayhaw Festival will kick off with a century bike ride on April 5 and a golf tournament on
April 10. On Friday, April 18, there will be a barbecue and bake sale on the Square at 10 a.m.
and a performance by Clutch at 6 p.m.
The 25th annual National Mayhaw Festival will be held in Colquitt on Saturday, April 19, at
Spring Creek Recreation Park. There will be a 5K race and a 1 mile fun walk at 8:30, and a Main
Street parade at 10 a.m. Local entertainment will feature country singer Shane Owen at
11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m. Vendors will be selling arts, crafts, collectibles, food, and Mayhaw Jelly.
There will be attractions and displays for all ages, and a Mega Slide, Rockclimb, Funhouse,
Spider Mountain, and pony rides for children.
The musical comedy, May-Haw, will be presented Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30
& 7:30 p.m. in Cotton Hall, a renovated wareth
house transformed into a rustic, multi-stage
Annual
theatrical setting.
Other local attractions include eleven
PRIL
“Millennium Murals,” the restored Tarrer Inn,
the Museum of Southern Cultures, the
Veterans Park Memorial, the “Tribute to the
Held in beautiful historic downtown
American Indian” sculpture, the Crooked Oak
THOMASVILLE, the Rose Festival has been
Golf Club, the Spring Creek RV Park, and
a Southwest Georgia tradition since the 1920s.
unique shops. For information call 229-758Join us for all the fun and festivities!
2400 or visit www.colquitt-georgia.com.
Rose Show
& Festival
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Georgia Numismatic Coin Show in Dalton
The Georgia Numismatic Association’s 44th Annual Coin Show will be held at the Northwest
Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton on April 18-20. Over 200 dealers will be attending
the event of over 170 tables with a variety of numismatic material for sale. The show is open to
the public Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
and Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission and
parking will be free.
Bill Fivaz and J. J. Stanton will be offering a workshop on Saturday at 11 a.m. “The Cherry Picker’s
Guide Workshop - Look, Listen and Learn,” presented by these well-known authors and collectors, will
surely be a learning experience for all who attend. It
will be free and open to the public.
Children of all ages will want to attend the free
Young Collector’s Program on Saturday afternoon. This entertaining and educational program
will include interactive stories, exhibits, an auction, and giveaways.
For more information visit the GNA web site www.gamoney.org or phone 423-842-5527.
The Cotton Pickin’ Fair in Gay
The 68th edition of The Cotton Pickin’ Fair will be sponsored by The 1911 Society, Ltd., a
Georgia non-profit corporation supporting sustainable rural development through agri-tourism.
Enjoy a great day of 21st century fun in a unique 1910 era farm venue where 300 skilled artisans
from the United States and Canada will feature art, antiques, and crafts.
Fine pottery, weaving, sculpture, woodcarving, painting, jewelry, and wearable art
5th Annual
are samples of what to expect from the
assembled group of outstanding exhibitors.
Many artists will eagerly share their creative
skills and talents with on-going demonstrations. Dancers, musicians, and puppets on six
rustic stages will perform everything from
&
bluegrass to classical.
Churches, schools, and civic organizations
MEEKS PARK
will bake, fry, broil, boil, steam, and stew the
best of Southern Foods, so arrive hungry and
Friday, June 13
support the programs of more than 20 nonCeilidh Reception at
profit, civic minded partner organizations.
North Georgia Technical College
Fun-filled days await you at The Cotton
• Kilted Golf Classic
Pickin’ Fair on Saturday and Sunday, May
3-4, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be $5
Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15
for adults and $3 for children 4-12.
Clan tents • Highland Games competition
For additional information and directions
• Pipe bands • Scottish music •Highland
visit www.cpfair.org or call 706-538-6814.
dancing • Border Collie sheep herding
• Vendors—Scottish food & merchandise
BLAIRSVILLE
SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
HIGHLAND GAMES
June 13, 14, 15, 2008
For additional information contact
Blairsville-Union Chamber of Commerce
1-877-745-5789
www.blairsvillescottishfestival.org
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Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival in Kennesaw
The 32nd Annual Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival on April 19-20 will feature over 200 booths
of the Southeast's finest artisans, entertainment
by local multi-talented performers, games for
the children, and a variety of foods.
A parade Saturday will feature bands, floats,
and marchers, totaling over 2,000 youngsters
representing sports, schools, and pageants.
The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Adams
Park and continue down Main Street through
downtown Kennesaw.
The heart of downtown Kennesaw and the
newly expanded 40,000 sq. ft. Southern
Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History,
home of the “General,” will serve as the festival’s central location. There will be a Civil War
encampment showing the lifestyle, uniforms, and firearms of the era.
The Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival will be held in on both sides of Main Street (Hwy. 293)
and is co-sponsored by the City of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Business Association. Festival
hours will be Saturday from 10-6 and Sunday from noon-5. Admission will be free. For more
information call Tod Miller or Bill Watson at 770-423-1330 or visit www.kennesawbusiness.org.
Georgia Strawberry Festival in Reynolds
The 10th annual Georgia Strawberry Festival will be held in Reynolds April 25-26. Events will
begin Friday evening in the park with a meal
cooked by the Women’s Club, hot dogs,
hamburgers, and strawberry shortcake.
Performing in the gazebo will be the Southern
gospel group New Grace and Trinity and the
Christian rock group Grafted by Grace.
The 5K Run for Literacy will begin
Saturday at 8 a.m. There will be a Teddy Bear
Parade at 10 a.m. with all kids and teddy
bears invited to participate. The Grand
Parade will follow with more antique and
classic cars, trucks, bands, and units than
ever! Dr. Edwards C. Whatley, long-time
Reynolds physician, will be the Grand Marshal.
Over 100 carefully selected artists and
craftsmen from around the S.E. will have
booths on the streets and in the park. There
will be classic vehicles on display after the
parade, a vintage jukebox spinning records in
the gazebo, food and strawberries, entertainment, an old book sale, a photography show,
a fine arts exhibit, the Flint Energies
Strawberry Cook-Off at 1 p.m., and Lawn
Mower Races at 5 p.m.
Admission and parking will be free.
Reynolds is located just west of the center of
the state at the intersection of GA 96 (Fall
Line Freeway) and GA 128.
For information phone 478-847-5301 or
visit www.ga-strawberry.org.
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Blind Willie Blues Festival, Dearing Mayfest,
Car Show in McDuffie County
The Blind Willie Blues Festival on May 10 will headline soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples,
a treasured voice in contemporary music. Also performing will be Anson Funderburgh and the
Rockets, featuring Darrell Nulisch, Duke Robillard, Mike Farris, Mary Flower, Geoff Acheson,
and Crosstie Walkers. An array of vendors will
serve traditional Southern food and beverages
such as ribs, chicken, fish, and Cajun. Carry in food
and drink will not be allowed. The festival site is
north of Thomson on Stagecoach Road, just east
of Washington Hwy. (Hwy 17N, Exit 172 on I-20).
Advance tickets are $20, at the gate $25. Children
12 and under will be admitted free.
The Dearing Mayfest will be held May 3 from
9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the old Dearing Elementary School
on Hwy. 78. Admission and parking will be free.
There will be a parade, arts and crafts vendors,
rides and activities for the kids, a hamburger cookoff, and live entertainment. Proceeds will go towards the renovation of the gymnasium.
A Classic Car Show at the historic Depot in Thomson on April 26 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. will
feature dozens of classic cars and trucks. There will be games, 50’s and 60’s music, delicious
food, cold drinks, and fun events for children and adults including hula-hoop and dance contests.
Trophies and prize money will be awarded to winners in the car show.
For information on these events call the Thomson-McDuffie County CVB at 706-597-1000 or
visit www.blindwillie.com.
Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
The Alpharetta Arts Streetfest will take
place April 19-20 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in
Historic Downtown Alpharetta. Admission and
parking will be free.
Outdoor galleries will be filled with fine
paintings, mixed media, photography, pottery,
and jewelry, as well as textile, glass, wood,
metal and paper art. The 100 artists were
selected by a jury comprised of art professionals from the Alpharetta community.
The Arts Streetfest will include live jazz,
roots rock, acoustical and Celtic music, an
interactive children’s area, storytelling by The
Reading Tree, and theatrical performances,
theatre games, and a choice of a pirate or
princess costume by the Kudzu Playhouse.
Festival cuisine will include barbecue from
Smokejack, Italian favorites from Carmine’s
Restaurant & Pizzeria ,and additional street
fare such as flavored coffees, Italian ice, fresh
lemonade, Dippin’ Dots, roasted nuts, and
various chocolate delights.
In celebration of Alpharetta’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, a local historian from
the Alpharetta Historical Society will narrate
the 1.2 mile Alpharetta History Walk past
downtown buildings, homes, and sites of previous structures. Downtown shops and
restaurants will offer specials and extended
business hours during the festival. For more
information visit www.alpharetta.ga.us or
phone 678-297-6000 x1008.
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Sawnee Indian Festival & Rendezvous in Cumming
The Sawnee Indian Festival & Rendezvous will be held at the Cumming Fairgrounds May
3-4. Festival hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday from noon-6 p.m.
See demonstrations on earthen cooking, arrowhead napping,
and hide tanning. Walk through Native American encampments
and Mountain Man trade camps. Dance with Native Americans
from various tribes. See Thunder, the 2000 pound buffalo.
Enjoy the sounds of native drums, experience the soothing
melodies of the native flute, and listen to storytellers. Savor the
delicacies of Native American cooking. Shop the craft booths displaying jewelry, leather craft, beadwork, clothing, fine art, pottery,
flutes, drums, and other Native American & Mountain Man crafts.
Admission will be adults/$8; children 5-12/$5; and 4 & under/
free. For more information call 770-781-3491 or visit
www.cummingfair.net. For vendor information call 770-735-6275
or visit rthunder.com.
From Atlanta take GA 400N to exit 15, go left, go to the 4th red
light, turn left, go 4/10 mile. Fairgrounds will be on the right and
parking on the left.
ARTSS Spring Events in Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs is only 15 miles north of Atlanta with
its metropolitan amenities but yet a world apart with its
many outdoor retreats and one-of-a-kind venues.
ARTSSpring in Sandy Springs will feature a monthlong celebration of art, music, drama, poetry, gardens,
bicycling, dining, and dancing. Included among the
ARTSSpring events will be Helen Reddy on April 17, a
bluegrass concert with Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain
and Greenbriar on April 18, an antique appraisal fair
on April 26, sidewalk celebrations on April 26-27, the
Sandy Springs Society Garden Tour on May 3-4, the
USA CRITS Cycling Finals and Taste of Sandy CARRIE HASSLER AND HARD RAIN
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Springs on May 4, and a Revelation Gala on May 10.
For information www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 770-206-1446.
Heritage Sandy Springs has several events planned for the spring at the Entertainment
Lawn, located at the corner of Sandy Springs
Place and Bluestone Road, next to City Walk.
Awesome Afternoons will feature singing storyteller Eric Litman on April 20 from 2-4 p.m.
Wind Down Wednesdays will welcome Bobby
Yang and his Unrivaled Players on April 23
from 6-8 p.m. A Student Art Show during April
will feature the works of young artists in the
North Metro Atlanta area. For more information phone 404-851-9111, x203.
Come Join The Fun!
The Sandy Springs Society will hold a
Tossed Out Treasures Sale April 3-6 at the
&
North River Shopping Center. 404-252-2787.
CALVIN FARMER PARK
See the Drama section for performers at
• Parade (May 17, 10am)
the comedy hot spot, The Punchline.
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Clowns
• Arts and
daughter of world
Crafts • Good Food
famous clown
Emmett Kelly, Sr. • Children’s Activities
BALL GROUND, GA
MONIKA KELLY
770-735-4263
www.ballgroundheritagedays.org
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“Nuthin’ But A Will” Tells Stories of Firemen
Colquitt, Georgia is a town known for its stories. After all, it is home to Swamp Gravy, the
Official Folk Life Play of Georgia. Now, Colquitt has extended its storytelling past the walls of
Cotton Hall Theater onto the sides of their buildings.
The 11th mural, Nuthin’ But A Will, is located across from Cotton Hall on the wall of the
Colquitt-Miller County Volunteer Fire Department. This mural presents stories that were told by
the firemen and were featured in the 2005-2006 Swamp Gravy production by the same name.
The mural has four parts: three oval scenes in color, and a black and white background depicting
daily life at the fire department.
The first oval shows the volunteer firemen signing a personal note to borrow money to
purchase a Jaws of Life; this decision was made one cold, rainy night after a victim died because
they could not free him. The middle oval depicts firemen rescuing a woman and her son after a
devastating tornado in Miller County when they see a Bible opened to Psalms 28:7. The last oval
shows the Bike Brigade, a group of young African-American men who wanted to join the fire
department and always beat the fire trucks to calls, even on their bikes. Giving them a chance
transformed the fire department.
For more information visit www.colquittmurals.com.
Southland Jubilee in Greensboro
Celebrate Greene County’s rich and varied cultural
history at the 10th Annual Southland Jubilee on
Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown
Greensboro. Admission will be free. Southland Jubilee
will have something for everyone: continuous live
entertainment, juried arts and crafts vendors, heritage
crafters and demonstrations, antique tractors, living
history interpreters, a children’s activity area, agricultural exhibits, a classic car show, festival foods, and
the Jubilee Teen Idol competition.
Last year’s event drew a crowd of people from
across the State and Southeast. Greensboro is located east of Atlanta off I-20 at the Lake
Oconee exit. Lodging is available at local hotels, bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds. For
more information call 706-453-7592 or 800-886-5253 or visit www.southlandjubilee.com.
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Hawkinsville Harness Festival
Pulaski County’s first official harness horse race was held in 1894. By 1926, the community
was the winter home to harness horse trainers from the northern U.S. and Canada. Today
Hawkinsville is the “Harness Horse Capital” of Georgia, the only place in the State where you
can see authentic harness races.
The 35th annual Hawkinsville
Harness Festival will be held April
18-19. Kick-off will begin Friday, April
18, with entertainment, food, and fireworks. On Saturday there will be arts
and crafts, food, live entertainment,
and an expo from the Jr. Rodeo, and a
miniature horse driving expo. For the
children there will be inflatable rides,
cartoon characters, and educational
hayrides. Other festival events will
include a concert and pageant. Horse races will be held Saturday afternoon with a chance to win
$100 after each race and up to $1000.
Hawkinsville is in central Georgia, two hours south of Atlanta, 20 miles from I-75, and 30
miles from I-16. Lodging is available at hotels, a B&B, RV sites, and campgrounds. For more
information phone 478-783-1717 or visit www.hawkinsvillechamber.org.
Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival
The Spring Jonquil Festival will be held April 26-27 in downtown Smyrna on the Village Green
next to Market Village and will feature over 150 artists and craftsmen, festival foods, and
children’s activities. There will be local entertainment on the stage in front of the library.
There will be an artists’ market with watercolors, folk art, pottery, fine jewelry, and metal
sculpting. Other artisans from all over the S.E. will offer handmade crafts, clothing, furniture,
jewelry, and more. Festival foods will include cotton candy, candy apples, corn dogs, ice cream,
snow cones, polish sausage, chicken sandwiches, and BBQ. The Children’s area will
have pony rides, inflatable activities, sand art,
and puppet shows by Atlanta Puppet.
Acoustic music will be performed on the
Veteran’s Memorial (food court area) throughout the event.
The Jonquil Jog, a 5K Run/Walk, will be
Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Municipal Building.
There will be a Tot Trot, Fun Run, and Fitness
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Festival hours will be Saturday 10-6 and
T. W. Briscoe Park
Sunday noon-5. Admission will be $1 with
children 12 & under, and Seniors 55+ free.
SATURDAY
Take I-75 to Exit 260; go west 3 miles; turn left
• 5K Road Race 8 a.m., begins on Odum Street
onto Atlanta Road; festival will be one mile on
• Snellville Days Parade 10 a.m. (new parade route)
right. For more information call 770-423-1330
• Disability Awareness Event
or visit www.smyrnacity.com.
• FREE Evening Concert
Atlanta Rhythm Section
7 p.m., T.W. Briscoe Park
May 3 & 4
The Festival
Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free Admission & Parking
Over 150 Hand-made Crafts & Food Vendors
Kid s Area, Continuous Live Entertainment
Dog & Disc Championship, Car Show
770-985-3535
www.snellvilledays.com
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Blessing of the Fleet Festival in Darien
The 40th annual Festival on the Waterfront will be held in historic downtown Darien April 11-13.
This three day festival promotes the natural beauty of the Altamaha River system, the charm of
small town coastal living, the Blessing of the local Shrimp Fleet, and a celebration of Darien’s
history and southern hospitality.
The fun will begin on Friday
afternoon at 4 p.m. with a carnival
and vendors, the UGA Marine
Extension Service Sea Circus at
5 p.m., local legend Vic Waters at
7 p.m., and country super star
Sammy Kershaw at 8:30 p.m.
Festival events will include
arts and crafts, food, children’s
activities, live entertainment, a
run/walk, parade, classic car
show, shrimp boat tours, shrimp box derby, kids’ fishing rodeo, seafood cook-off competition
between shrimp boats, duck race, carnival, shrimp eating contest, a concert by international
performer Trina Hamlin at 6 p.m., the Sensational Sound of Motown from 7-10 p.m., and
fireworks at 8:45 p.m.
On Sunday a worship service and gospel singing will begin at noon, and the Shrimp Boat
Blessing Marine Parade at 1 p.m. For information call 912-437-6684 or 888-849-5448; visit
www.blessingofthefleet.com; or e-mail [email protected].
Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
The Blairsville Scottish Festival &
Highland Games on June 14-15 at Meeks
Park will celebrate Scottish heritage by
showcasing Scottish foods, athletics, music,
and dance.
The Kilted Golf Tournament and Ceilidh
Reception with buffet dinner and entertainment will be held Friday, June 13. For tickets
call the Chamber. Festival hours will be
Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with
an opening ceremony Saturday at noon, a
worship service followed by Kirkin’ of the
Tartans Sunday at 9 a.m., and a closing
ceremony Sunday at 3 p.m. There will be a
genealogy tent; children’s activities; Border
Collie and sheep demonstrations; Gordon
Setter demonstrations; Falconry demonstrations; exhibit of Scottish Highland Cattle;
and fiddle, harp, and bagpipe workshops.
Music and entertainment will be
presented by Hunting McLeod, Colin GrantAdams, Atholl Highlanders Pipes & Drums,
Alhambra Highlander Pipes & Drums, Pog,
Chattahoochee Pipes & Drums, Appalachian
St. Andrews Pipes & Drums, Mickle-A-Do,
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, and
Glencoe School of Scottish Highland Dance.
The Highland Games athletic events will
include traditional contests, and athletes must
wear a kilt to compete. Admission will be $10
per day or $15 for two days with children 12
and under free.
For more information phone 706-7455789 or 877-745-5789 or visit on the web at
www.blairsvillescottishfestival.com.
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MAYFLING
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April 26 & 27
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SATURDAY 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
SUNDAY 11 A.M. - 5 P.M.
GRIFFIN CITY PARK
• Juried Arts & Crafts • Food
• Entertainment • Children’s Activities
• Classic & Muscle Car Show Sunday
• Adam Tucker Concert, Sunday 2 p.m.
GRIFFIN, GEORGIA
770-228-8200
www.griffinchamber.com
– No Pets Please –
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War Days at Old Clinton
The 27th Anniversary celebration of War Days
at Old Clinton and the 200th Birthday of the Town
of Clinton will be held May 3-4. Re-enactors will
gather beneath wind-blown battle flags on grassy
fields to defend Old Clinton against Sherman’s
Savannah-bound army in the Battle of Sunshine
Church on Saturday and in the Battle of
Griswoldville on Sunday. The rattle of musketry
and the thunder of cannons will shake windows in
old homes – beginning at 2:05 p.m. each day.
The re-enactors will set up authentic camps, sleep in tents, and cook over open fires. The
Old Store will display a wide variety of war relics. Suttlers with period items for sale will line
Suttlers’ Row. There will be modern arts and crafts and demonstrations of handmade arts and
crafts of the period. A variety of foods will be available. Gates will open at 9 a.m. both days. The
entire event will take place in the Old Clinton Historic District which is listed in the National
Registry of Historic Places. Admission will be $5/adults and $3/children 6-18. On Saturday at
8:05 p.m. an impressive memorial service in the Old Clinton Cemetery will honor Clinton’s
Confederate dead. Admission here is free. Clinton is located 12 miles north of Macon off Hwy.
129. For information call 478-986-6383 or the Chamber of Commerce at 478-986-1123.
Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival in Abbeville
See real wild hogs taken from the Ocmulgee Swamp during the 17th annual Ocmulgee Wild
Hog Festival in Abbeville on Saturday, May 10. Among the events will be an exciting Hog-Dog
Baying contest and a Children’s pig chase.
Browse through over 100 arts and crafts booths or make your
food selection from over 30 food booths. Relax in the shade on the
grass and enjoy all kinds of good music and other entertainment
including line dancing, clogging, bands, and singing. There will be
kiddie rides, ponies, and an Antique Tractor Show. Gates will open
at 9 a.m., and admission will be $2 for all ages. A Wild Hog Waller
Dance will be sponsored by the Abbeville Fire/Rescue on Saturday
night from 8 p.m. until midnight.
Abbeville, the Wild Hog Capital of Georgia, is located 30 miles
east of Cordele at the intersection of US 280 and 129. Phone 229467-2144 for information on arts & crafts or 229-467-2107 for information on dog baying.
Reynolds
• Fine Arts & Crafts from Artists throughout the U.S
• Downtown Alpharetta on Milton Avenue
• Children’s Art Interactive Area • Festival Cuisine
• Live Jazz, Folk & Roots Rock
• Cultural Arts Performances
• Free
Admission
• Experience Downtown
Shops and Dining
www.alpharetta.ga.us
April 19-20, 2008
Sat. & Sun.,10 am-6pm
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FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Enjoy an evening in the Julian Knight Park
with dinner and music under the trees.
• Tribute to Dr. Edwards C. Whatley • Gospel Fest • Dinner
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
• 5K Run for Literacy • Teddy Bear Parade • Grand Parade
• Arts & Crafts • Car & Truck Show • Photography Show
• Cook-Off • Lawn Mower Races • Fine Art Exhibit
Free Admission & Parking • Family Oriented
Handicap Accessible
Info message 478-847-5301
www.ga-strawberry.org
Snellville Days Festival
The City of Snellville will host its 35th annual Snellville Days Festival on May 3-4 at Briscoe
Park. The theme this year will be "A One Time Event That's Lasted 35 Years, 1974-2008."
Festival hours will be Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be free.
The festival will kick off with a 5K road race
at 8 a.m. and a parade at 10 a.m. A new parade
route will begin at the Wisteria Village Shopping
Center and end on Clower Street.
Snellville Days will feature a weekend full of
free fun, including more than 200 craft and food
vendors, a children’s area with games and
small rides, an orphan car show on Saturday,
dog & disc competition, and two stages with live
entertainment. Saturday night will feature 70’s
music and a disco dance floor in the concert
area starting at 6 p.m. with a 1970’s costume
contest and a 1970’s dance concert. A free
ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
concert at 7 p.m. will feature the Atlanta Rhythm
Section. Take a blanket or lawn chair and even a picnic if you wish.
For information phone 770-985-3535 or visit www.snellvilledays.com.
Stand Up For America Day in Port Wentworth
Port Wentworth, in establishing a day to recognize America and the American soldier, will
hold its 34th annual event, the flag-waving Stand Up For America Day, on April 26 from1-7 p.m.
This salute to patriotism will feature a bike decorating contest at 9:30 a.m., a parade at 10 a.m.,
and a Street rally following the parade. There
will be arts and crafts and a variety of foods.
Gospel music will be performed at 4:30 p.m.,
and a street dance featuring the Sensational
Sounds of Motown will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. will be followed by more
band music.
A new event this same weekend will be the
First Annual Savannah River Spring Classic on
April 25-26 when anglers can compete for 15
cash prizes including a $2,000 Grand Prize. The
tournament will be open to the first 75 boats/150
anglers to register on Friday from 3-6 p.m. at the
Holiday Inn Express. Dinner provided by Randy’s BBQ will be served there from 4-6:45 p.m. with
the tournament briefing at 7 p.m. Entry fees will be $100/boat owner and $50/non-boater. The
tournament will begin Saturday at 6 a.m. The weigh-In will be held Saturday from 2:30-4 p.m. at
the Cantyre Street festival site for Stand Up for America Day.
For information on both events call 912-965-1999 or visit www.portwentworthga.com.
A Taste of Toccoa
During a Taste of Toccoa, on April 24 from 5-8 p.m., sample
a variety of entrees from local restaurants and caterers. Food
will range from ethnic, to gourmet, to Southern country, to soul.
Enjoy the music of 3 on a String, a trio presenting homespun tales and comedies and songs, as well as local groups
including the Stephens County High School Band and the
dance group Precious Minutes. There will be a variety of youth
and children’s activities including Jurassic Adventure, the
Chuggy Choo-Choo, a Ferris Wheel, the Bouncer of Monkeys,
an eurobungee, sand art, a train ride, pony rides, and a rock
climbing wall.
Downtown Toccoa has antique markets, shops in the renovated depot, the Historical Society
Museum, and the Currahee Military Museum with World War II items from Band of Brothers. To
reach Toccoa take I-85N to I-985N to Hwy. 365N to the Toccoa exit. For more information phone
706-282-3269 or 877-6toccoa or visit www.mainstreettoccoa.com.
Rose Show and Festival in Thomasville
The 87th annual Rose Show and Festival on April 24-26 in Thomasville will begin Thursday
at 7 p.m. with the Children’s Rose Bud Parade featuring floats, music, and cartoon characters.
On Friday the Thomasville Rose Society will host its
annual Rose Show which includes the crowning of
Georgia’s Rose Queen and a downtown tented display of hundreds of perfect roses from Thomasville
and surrounding communities. The Rose Parade
Friday at 7 p.m. on Broad Street will be followed by a
street dance. Food will be available on the street,
and many downtown restaurants will be open.
On Saturday a myriad of events are planned at
various venues throughout Thomasville. The Rose
City Run will begin early on Broad Street. The Rose
Show will continue with its award-winning displays.
The annual Car & truck Show downtown will present a variety of classic, vintage, and unique late
model cars. Paradise Park will host the annual Civic Garden Club Flower Show with awardwinning floral displays, garden art, and horticulture displays under the big top. Art in the Park will
feature artisans, craftsmen, and food vendors. Bark in the Park will be a fun dog show.
Other events are scheduled throughout April and also at many local attractions. For a
complete list visit www.thomasvillega.com or call 229-227-7020.
Mayfling Arts & Crafts Festival in Griffin
The Great Griffin Mayfling will celebrate its 25th year of fine arts and crafts, food by local
vendors, entertainment, children’s activities, and more in City Park on April 25-27. The Mayfling
is a juried show of fine arts and crafts with prizes awarded in both categories. Applications are
available at the Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce
at 770-228-8200 or www.griffinchamber.com.
The Mayfling Golf Tournament will be held on Friday,
April 25, at 8:30 a.m. at the Griffin City Golf Course. The
cost will be $40 per person with lunch and cash prizes.
Griffin’s City Park will come alive with activity on
Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The annual Chess
Tournament and Texas Hold’em will be held in the
Community Center at the Park and the entertainment in
the main pavilion.
Festival hours on Sunday will be from 11 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Plainview Baptist Church will have services on Sunday
morning. A Classic & Muscle Car Show from
11 a.m.-4 p.m. will be hosted by Southern Cruisers with
30 plus trophies awarded.
Performing live in Concert on Sunday at 2 p.m. will be
Country Western recording artist Adam Tucker who has
been an opening act for Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels,
Diamond Rio, Josh Turner, Confederate Railroad,
ADAM TUCKER
Highway 101, and more.
SOUTHEASTERN
RAILWAY MUSEUM
Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum
• Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop
• Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses
• Birthday Parties
• Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Apr.-Dec.)
Present This Ad and Receive One Free Admission
(with the purchase of an admission of equal or greater value)
3595 Peachtree Road • Duluth • www.srmduluth.org • 770-476-2013
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Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival Near Warner Robins
The 28th Annual Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival between Warner Robins and Perry on April
19-20 will welcome visitors with whiffs of barbecue and other delicious
foods, sounds of fiddles, and original and creative arts and crafts in
and amongst the old homestead buildings and throughout the
terraced woods. The amphitheater in Dogwood Hollow will feature
bluegrass bands, gospel quartets, and dance teams. Over 40 oldtimers will resurrect pioneer ways: dipping candles, carving decoys
and knobbits, building fishing rods, weaving chairseats with cornshucks, making baskets, building dulcimers and brooms, tatting,
cutting silhouettes, tinsmithing, and more.
Children’s activities will include a magician-ventriloquist, storyteller
Larry the Leprechaun, farm animals, hayrides, and horseback rides.
The semi-annual festival is always the third weekend in April
(unless Easter falls then) and the third weekend in October. Festival
hours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be $5/adults and $1/
children; parking will be free. Six miles from I-75 off Exit 142 to Lake Joy Road. For information
phone 478-922-8265 or visit www.mossycreekfestival.com.
Ball Ground Heritage Days Festival
The Ball Ground Heritage Days Festival will be held May 17-18.
The two day event will feature entertainment, arts and crafts, good
food, and lots of fun for the children.
The downtown parade will begin Saturday, May 17th, at 10 a.m.
The Grand Marshall this year will be Monika Kelly, daughter of the
world famous clown, Emmett Kelly, Sr. The late renowned clown of
circus, stage, and screen, Emmett Kelly, Sr. created the sad face
clown, was quite a legend, and was a mascot for Coca Cola, Kodak,
and others. Monika will be at the festival both days to sign autographs. She will also have limited edition lithographs, posters, and
memorabilia for purchase.
Clowns and/or clown units are encouraged to participate in the
parade to honor Emmett Kelly, Sr. Clowns who are interested in MONIKA KELLY
participating can call Tim Cavender at 770-735-4263 for more information.
The festival will be held at Calvin Farmer Park in Ball Ground. Take I-575N to exit 27; go right;
go to bottom of the hill to the four way stop; turn left; go a mile to first traffic light; turn right. For
information visit www.ballgroundheritagedays.org.
WAR DAYS
RE-ENACTMENT
* Buy one get one free.
Maximum 5 free
of equal or lesser value.
GG
and ENCAMPMENT
May 3 – 4 • Old Clinton
Arts & Crafts of the Era
Suttler’s Row • Demonstrations • Food
Self-Guided Tours Available • Guided Tours By Appointment
Old Clinton is located 12 miles N.E. of Macon
and 1 1/2 miles S.W. of Gray, just off Hwy. 129
478-986-6383
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A Day in the Country Festival in Augusta
A Day in the Country Cars, Crafts, & Music Festival, celebrating its 23rd year with KICKS 99
as Augusta’s longest-running outdoor musical event, will be held
Sunday, May 4, at the Augusta Riverfront Marina. Grab your sunscreen, chairs, and blankets for quality family entertainment as you
enjoy a day of fun, food, and great country music on the banks of
the Savannah River.
There will be two stages. The RiverFront Stage will feature
Jason Aldean, Kellie Pickler, Lee Brice, Crossin Dixon, Jeremy
Graham Band, and Jaycie Ward. Gates will open at 11 a.m., and
the concerts will begin at noon. The Festival Stage will feature the
Rhythm & Class Cloggers karaoke, and other activities.
There will also be an arts and crafts show, a car show, and a
variety of foods and beverages. The events will benefit the Augusta
Sertoma Club and other local charities. Tickets will be
$20/advance, $25/day of the show, and free for children 6 & under
JASON ALDEAN
with an adult.
For more information and tickets call 803-278-4849 or visit www.tixonline.com or e-mail
[email protected]. No pets, swimming, or coolers will be allowed.
Art and Sol Festival at St. Simons Island
The Glynn Art Association will present the Art and Sol
Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, April 12,
and Sunday, April 13, under the huge Live Oaks in beautiful
Neptune Park on St. Simons Island. This is the 15th year of
this established show, and all who visit this beautiful island
will enjoy the fine arts and crafts and the scenery of the
Village Pier area of the island.
The show hours will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.
There will be pottery, oil paintings, photography, wooden
bowls, stained glass, rustic furniture, pastels, watercolors,
and jewelry. Follow the signs to the festival, or call Glynn Art at 912-638-8770, or check the web
site at www.glynnart.org for more information.
Gen. Scott Memorial Golf Tournament in April
Golfers are invited to honor a famous WWII flying ace and adventurer by
participating in the 3rd Annual Brig. Gen. Robert L. Scott, Jr. Memorial Golf
Scramble at Healy Point Country Club in Macon on April 11. The tournament is
sponsored by the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins which has a
permanent exhibit on Gen. Scott, the famous aviator who flew more than
30,000 hours and wrote the best seller God Is My Co-Pilot which became a hit
movie. To register for the golf tournament call 478-923-6600.
For information on the museum visit www.museumofaviation.org.
Enjoy the convenience of having
the “Guide To Georgia” mailed
directly to you for $20 per year.
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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR
April
1-29 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic
Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.
1-31 – Georgia Renaissance Festival,
Fairburn. 770-964-8575.
2-30 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial
Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.
3-4 – Nothin’ But the Blues Dinner Show,
Atlanta History Center, 6 p.m. 404-814-4150.
3-6 – Sandy Springs Society Tossed Out
Treasures Sale, North River Shopping Center.
404-252-2787.
3-24 – Jazz Nights, Scottish Rite Hospital
Lawn, Decatur, Thurs., 7-9 p.m. 404-370-0888.
3-24 – Thursday Nights at the High
Museum of Art, 5-8 p.m. 404-733-high.
3-24 – Music at the Hall, Smyrna City Hall,
Thurs., 7-9 p.m. 770-434-6600.
3-30 – The Lion King, Atlanta Civic Center.
404-523-6275.
4 – Family Storytelling, Callanwolde, 7 p.m.
404-872-5338.
4 – Jeff Dunham, Cobb Energy Centre, 7 & 10
p.m. 770-916-2800.
4 – Lunchtime. Several Dancers Core Studio,
12-1 p.m. Free lunch to first 40. 404-373-4154.
4 – Coasters, Drifters, & Platters, Cobb
Civic Center, 8 p.m. 770-528-8490.
4-6 – Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Lenox
Square. 404-817-6642.
5 – Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway,
Cobb Energy Centre, 8 p.m. 770-916-2800.
5 – Cool Car Festival, Stone Mountain Park.
770-498-5690.
5 – Alpharetta Library Book Sale & Craft
Fair. 770-475-9214.
5-6 – Ron White, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.
5-6 – Midtown Tour of Homes. 404-249-8865.
5-12,19,25 – Laser Show, Stone Mountain
Park, 8:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.
5-13 – Spring Fun Break, Stone Mountain
Park. 770-498-5690.
5-13 –Spring Break at Six Flags Over Georgia.
770-948-9290.
7-8 – Great American Dessert Expo, Ga.
Int’l. Convention Ctr., College Pk. 770-997-3566.
8 – Mary J. Blige & Jay Z, Philips Arena,
7:30 p.m. 404-878-3000.
10-13 – Atlanta Ballet, Fox Theatre. 404881-2100.
11 – Concert: duoATL, Callanwolde, 8 p.m.
404-872-5338.
11-13 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta
Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.
11-13 – Atlanta Travel Expo & Vacation
Home Expo, Cobb Civic Center. 770-528-8450.
11-13 – My Little Pony Live! at Cobb Energy
Centre. 770-989-5035.
16-19 – FIRST, Ga. World Congress Center.
800-871-8326.
17 – ARTSS presents Helen Reddy, Sandy
Springs. 770-206-1446.
17 – Alive After Five, Roswell Historic
District, 4-9 p.m. 770-640-3253.
17-20 – The Marriage Counselor, Fox Theatre.
404-881-2100.
18 – ARTSS Bluegrass with Carrie Hassler &
Hard Rain and Greenbriar, Sandy Springs. 770206-1446.
18 – The Lettermen, Cobb Civic Centre, 8 p.m.
770-528-8490.
18 – Friday Jazz with Joe Gransden, High
Museum of Art, 5-10 p.m. 404-377-high.
18 – Avril Lavigne, Philips Arena, 7 p.m.
404-878-3000.
18-20 – Seussical, The Musical, Mable
House Barnes Amph., Mableton. 770-819-3285.
18-20 – Pure Fashion, Georgia Dome. 404223-9200.
18-29 – America Sings! Choral Music
Festival, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.
18-20 – Southeastern RV SuperShow,
Atlanta Motor Speedway Infield. 770-447-3334.
19 – 4th Saturday Family Fun Day, Centennial Olympic Pk., noon-4 p.m. 404-223-4412.
19 – Earth Day in Oakhurst, Decatur,
10 a.m.-2 p.m. 404-370-4100.
19 – Sheep to Shawl, Atlanta History Center.
404-814-4116.
19 – Touch A Truck, North Park, Alpharetta,
10 a.m. 678-297-6130.
19-20 – 32nd Annual Big Shanty Festival,
Downtown Kennesaw. 770-423-1330.
19-20 – Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Dozier
Centre, Kennesaw. 770-429-7016.
19-20 – Barefoot in the Park Fine Arts
Festival, Duluth Town Green. 770-623-3600.
REGENCY SUITES
HOTEL
975 West Peachtree Street
at 10th Street
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
Elegant
Luxurious
Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded
continental breakfast as well as a complimentary
dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suites has a kitchenette.
Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the
Midtown MARTA rapid rail station.
404-876-5003 / 800-612-3629
www.regencysuites.com
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Southeastern RV SuperShow in Hampton
The Southeastern RV SuperShow will be
held April 18-20 at the Atlanta Motor
Speedway Infield in Hampton. Experience
the thrill of the infield while shopping hundreds of RVs from the sporty to the sublime.
Featured will be
motor homes, travel
trailers, fifth wheels,
pop-up campers,
van campers, and
toy haulers. Inside
the NASCAR garages will be RV
seminars and booths with information on
financing, insurance, campgrounds, and
accessories.
Activities will include an outdoor movie
screen on Pit Row, a Richard Petty Driving
Experience in a NASCAR race car on the
AMS track, a live band concert, and a
worship service on Sunday morning at
10 a.m. Camping on the grounds will be
available the entire weekend. Prizes will
include an exciting weekend at the Atlanta
Motor Speedway and $100 gasoline gift
cards from Kroger.
Show hours will
be Friday from
11-7,
Saturday
from 10-7, and
Sunday from 11-5.
Admission will be
$10/adults, over
55/$9; and children 8-18/ $5. A Family Fun
Day Pass will be $20 for 2 adults and 3 children. A Weekend Pass will be adults/$15 and
children 8-18/$8.
For more information call 770-447-3334
or visit on the web at www.garvshows.com or
e-mail [email protected].
April
25 – Glover Park Concert, Marietta Square,
8 p.m. 770-794-5601.
25-27 – Feria Latina, Stone Mountain Park.
770-498-5690.
25-27 – Rent, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.
26 – ARTSS Antique Appraisal Fair, Sandy
Springs. 770-206-1446.
26 – Swan House Ball, Atlanta History
Center. 404-814-4102.
26 – Bill Gaither Homecoming Tour,
Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500.
26 – Sun Valley Beach Music Festival, Cobb
County. 678-776-6331.
26-27 – Spring Jonquil Festival, Smyrna
Village Green. 770-423-1330.
26-27 – Alive! Expo–Total Health & Awareness Event, Ga. World Congress Ctr. 404-223-4000.
26-27 – Inman Park Festival & Tour of
Homes. 770-242-4895.
26,29, May 2,4 – Atlanta Opera: The Marriage of Figaro, Cobb Energy Ctr. 404-817-8700.
27 – Green Day Fest, Underground Atlanta.
770-517-0447.
27 – Taste of Marietta, Square, 11 a.m.7 p.m. 770-429-1115.
28 – St. Petersburg Ballet: Carmen, Fox
Theatre. 404-881-2100.
30 – Bon Jovi, Philips Arena, 7:30 p.m. 404878-3000.
29 – Dolly Parton, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.
19-20 – Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, downtown. 678-297-6000, x1008.
19-27 – AJC International Auto Show,
Georgia World Congress Center. 404-223-4000.
20 – Storyteller Eric Litman, Sandy Springs
Entertainment Lawn, 2-4 p.m. 404-851-9111, x203.
23 – Bobby Yang & Unrivaled Players,
Sandy Springs Entertainment Lawn, 6-8 p.m. 404851-9111.
24 – Keith Urban, Gwinnett Center, Duluth.
770-813-7500.
25 – Bruce Springsteen, Philips Arena, 7:30
p.m. 404-878-3000.
Lake Hartwell
Mountain Lakes Vacation Center
offers over 75 rental cabins for
Family Vacations &
Romantic Weekends
3-4 – Sandy Springs Society Garden Tour.
770-206-1446.
4 – Taste of Sandy Springs. 770-206-1446.
9-11 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo
www.TheLakeStore.com
Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.
800-610-0020
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