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| February |
Meteor Madness - Geminid Adventure - 2/14/09 at 2-5 pm
Adventurers will be led to a dark lakeshore point for a spectacular view of the Geminid Meteor shower. After the display, enjoy an early morning breakfast of coffee and cheese grits prepared over a campfire. Bring a blanket or chair for comfort. Note: In case of overcast or rain, this event will be canceled. Phone: 706-541-0321 - Address: Mistletoe State Park, 3723 Mistletoe Road, Appling, GA 30802 |
Dailey & Vincent - 2/19/09 at 7:30 pm
The mighty duo Dailey & Vincent are back at the Imperial Theatre to play some more of their foot-stomping, head-shaking bluegrass. Admission is $12.50 - $35.
Phone: 706-828-3867 - Address: Imperial Theatre, 749 Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
| March |
March Hare Affair 5K - 3/6/10 at 9 am
Run into Warrenton on March 6th for the next upcoming First Saturday, which is a tradition in Warrenton. Registration for the 5K will begin at 9 am in the Warren County Court House, and the run begins promptly at 10 am. The route begins and finishes at the Court House where we will gather for awards (trophies and medals). You may also pre-register online at www.active.com , get a registration form at the Chamber of Commerce or print out an entry form on www.warrencountyga.com. A Fun Run for kids, which is a 1-mile route, will begin promptly 9:30 am. Participant Registration Fee $20. Phone: 706-465-9604 - Address: 521 Main Street, Warrenton, GA 30828 |
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives - 3/12/09 at 7:30 pm
Country and Bluegrass legend Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives for one rockin' performance! Phone: 706-828-3867 - Address: Imperial Theatre, 749 Broad St., Augusta, GA |
| April |
Garden Festival Prelude Tea - 4/18/10 at 4 pm
Stroll through an amazing Old South style garden while enjoying a formal tea.
Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
19th Annual Sacred Heart Garden Festival - 4/23 - 4/25/10
Patrons will see the finest examples of garden and floral exhibits, learn from well-known garden experts and authors, buy unique plants and hard to find items in the Garden Market and tour extraordinary private gardens throughout Augusta. The Festival, named runner up Best Festival by Augusta Magazine, opens with the highly anticipated Preview Party. This event gives patrons the first glimpse of the Great Hall, transformed into a garden oasis of live plants and water features. Funding raised from the Festival supports the continuing preservation of Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Call for fees. Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Car Show at the Depot - 4/24/10 at 10 am - 4 pm
Classic Car Show - Address: The Depot, 111 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824 |
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| May |
Kids Fishing Event - 5/1/10 at 9 am - 5 pm
Fishing rodeo at the McDuffie Public Fishing Area
Phone: 706-597-1000 - McDuffie Public Fishing Area |
6th Annual First Saturday Cycle Tour - 5/1/10 at 8 am
Hometown Warrenton invites you to go “cycling” in Warren County , which includes bicycle enthusiasts riding various courses throughout Warren County. Registration for the ride will be on May 1st in the Warren County Courthouse from 7:30 am – 8 am, with a pre-ride briefing at 8 am. Pre-registration is available at www.warrencountyga.com, or call 706-465-9604. Registration fee is $20, and proceeds will benefit the local Mentoring Program, the Early Read Program, and family events downtown. There will be four different bike routes (12, 26, 50, and 100 mile routes), and the rides will start and finish in front of the Courthouse. Three rest stops providing snacks and restroom facilities supplied. Helmets are required. For more information, please call Cindy Rivers.
Phone: 706-465-9604 - Address: 521 Main Street, Warrenton, GA 30828 |
Mayfest Arts & Crafts Festival - 5/1/10 at 9 am - 5 pm
Admission and parking are free. A parade kicks off the festivities. There will be arts and crafts vendors, rides and activities for the kids, a hamburger cook-off and live entertainment.
Phone: 706-597-1000 - Address: Highway 78, Dearing, GA 30824 |
Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival - 5/8/10 at 11 am - 9 pm
Celebrate the life of one of the true pioneers of country blues music, Blind Willie McTell, with a day of the blues in Thomson, GA - Phone: 706-597-1000 - Address: Hwy 78, Dearing, GA 30824 |
| June |
Kids Fishing Event - 6/1/10 at 9 am - 5 pm
Fishing rodeo at the McDuffie Public Fishing Area
Phone: 706-597-1000 - McDuffie Public Fishing Area |
Art on Main - 6/5/10
Celebrate art and be inspired in the charming small town of Warrenton* at Art on Main, Warren County's premiere Fine Art Sale & Juried Competition. Renowned Georgia artists will be showcasing their original artwork that will be for sale including paintings, pottery, folk art, stained glass, watercolors, and much more. Artists, for a prospectus, contact Cindy Rivers, Events Coordinator. Registration is $20 and includes booth rental AND submission for up to three pieces into the juried competition.Cash prizes will be awarded to Best of Show and People’s Choice winners. Entry deadline is 5/31/10. Phone: 706-465-9604 - Address: Historic courthouse and grounds, 521 Main Street, Warrenton, GA 30828 |
First Saturday Tennis Tourney - 6/21 - 6/25 & 6/28 - 6/30/10 at 6:30 pm
Adults 18 and over may participate in this amateur tennis tournament. Registration is $20, which ensures eligibility in all gender-specific categories, and includes a free t-shirt to the first 40 registered participants. Men's and Women's Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles Finals are played on July 3rd after the annual Patriotic Parade and Pie Bake-Off. Kid's Fun Night is Thursday, July 1st. Early double-elimination rounds begin June 21st. Trophies awarded to winners. Other prizes may also be offered. Participant Registration Fee: $20 Kid's Night (7/1/10) Participant: FREE. Phone: 706-465-9604 - Location: South Norwood Street City Park. Warrenton, GA 30828 |
| July |
First Saturday Tennis Tourney - 7/1-7/2 at 6:30 pm & 7/3/10 at 11 am
Adults 18 and over may participate in this amateur tennis tournament. Registration is $20, which ensures eligibility in all gender-specific categories, and includes a free t-shirt to the first 40 registered participants. Men's and Women's Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles Finals are played on July 3rd after the annual Patriotic Parade and Pie Bake-Off. Kid's Fun Night is Thursday, July 1st. Early double-elimination rounds begin June 21st. Trophies awarded to winners. Other prizes may also be offered. Participant Registration Fee: $20 Kid's Night (7/1/10) Participant: FREE. Phone: 706-465-9604 - Location: South Norwood Street City Park. Warrenton, GA 30828 |
| August |
Back Roads & Bikes Charity Ride - 8/7/10 at 10 am
Registration 9 am - 10 am, and the ride begins at 10 am. All bikes welcome. Entry fee is one hand for $25. Free t-shirt and goody bag to the first 40 participants. Each additional hand is $5. There will be door prizes, too. Proceeds go to Hometown Warrenton, Inc., a non-profit community organization. Vendors are also welcome to set up along Main Street at no charge. Sidewalk and yard sales are also welcome. Phone: 706-465-9604 to reserve a space or for more info - Address: 512 Main Street, Warrenton, GA 30828 |
| October |
Fiddles & Vittles - 10/2/09 at 10 am
Come enjoy the good eats from regional vendors, which include fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods and cooked meals. Music is central on courthouse square as different fiddling groups entertain on the steps, leaving plenty of room for dancing on the promenade. Food donations are accepted for the local food pantry as we celebrate food and music. Play Fiddles & Vittles to win cash. Free admission. There is a small set-up fee for food vendors.
Phone: 706-465-9604 - Address: 521 Main Street, Warrenton, GA 30828 |
Fair on the Square - 10/2/10 at 9 am - 4 pm
Fair features arts and crafts the fair, rides and games for children, a parade and food and musical entertainment by local artists. Free fun event!
Phone: 478-982-5595 - Location: Jenkins County Courthouse Sqaure, Courthouse Square, Millen, GA 30442 |
| November |
Main Street Read - 11/6/10 at 10 am - 2 pm
Come to downtown Warrenton for a READING good time! We will LITERALLY have fun for all ages! There will be puppet shows, face painting, balloons for the kids and characters in costume mingling in the crowd. ACT V will be performing skits, and the Warren County Public Library will be holding their annual book sale on the courthouse square during the day.
Phone: 706-465-9604 - Address: 521 Main Street, Warrenton, GA 30828 |
17th Annual Sportsman's Festival - 11/13/10
We will be focusing on the hunter and fisherman with vendors, exhibitors and demonstrators catering mostly to those interests, turkey shoot, big buck contest and a gun raffle. It’s fun for any and every family! We will also have some vendors for the ladies...those that have been very popular at previous events. In addition, there will be a children's carnival, including pony rides, and Smokey the Bear will be on hand. We have the best festival food around! There will also be a cruise-in on Courthouse Square within a block of the festival itself. Musical entertainment will be onstage throughout the day. For more information or vendor application, please call Cindy Rivers, Events Coordinator at the 706-465-9604. Cost: Food Vendor: $40 Commercial Vendor: $20 Non-Profit Vendor: $5
Phone: 706-465-9604 - Address: Downtown Warrenton, GA 30828 |
| December |
Hometown Christmas - 12/2/10
Downtown restaurants will serve delicious dinners by candlelight and specialty shops will be open at 3 pm with Open House bargains to complete each and every shopping list. At 5 pm, the Warrenton Garden Club will present the annual Tree-Lighting Service in front of our historic courthouse. Afterwards, Santa will arrive and folks will be swayed by the music permeating through the downtown streets. Cauldrons will be set up along Main Street to roast marshmallows, and horse-drawn carriage rides and hayrides tour visitors through the residential winter wonderland of illuminated streets to view the holiday-decorated homes. Traditional artisans will be showing off their handmade wares and demonstrating their craft, while photo opportunities abound in the charming downtown area. There will also be a live nativity scene.
Phone: 706-465-9604 - Location: Main Street, Warrenton, GA |
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