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1st Annual Cross Country Obstacle Course – 3/20/10
Entry Fee $25 per horse & rider team Registration from 8 am to noon / First rider out @ 9 am Three Competitive Divisions: Youth: 17 & under, Adults: 18-39, Seniors: 40 & over *Helmets requires for 17 & Younger1st - 3rd PLACE PAYBACK & RIBBONS TO 6TH PLACE IN EACH AGE DIVISION! Plus ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!! Payback is 50% of entries & $600 extra money Come Camp Fri night $5 and spaghetti dinner for $8! Preregister to camp by March 6 Negative Coggins Required. Free fun event for spectators. Go to www.cshorse.org for online Registration and Payment!
Contact: www.cshorse.org - Location: Ricky McCommon’s Farm in Crawfordville, GA |
Washington County Farmer's Market - 3/20, 3/24, 3/27 & 3/31/10 7-11 am
Farmer's Market offering homegrown vegetable, flowers and plants, as well as homemade jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and relishes. Location: Courthouse Square, Sandersville, GA |
Regional Dialect: American Scene Paintings from the John & Susan Horseman Collection - 3/20 - 3/21, 3/23 - 3/28 & 3/30 - 3/31/10
Regional Dialect brings together 57 major works of art that examine American identity in the first half of the twentieth century. The Horseman Collection includes impressive paintings by influential artists of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. The 43 artists represented in Regional Dialect do not so much adhere to a single style as to a common commitment to the portrayal of American ways of life. They captured the depth and breadth of the American experience whether painting Depression-era sharecroppers in the rural South or monuments of industry in the upper Midwest.
Regional Dialect was organized by The Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee. Its appearance at the Morris Museum of Art, its only venue in Georgia, is the second-to-last on a two-year tour. Call for times. Admission is $3-$5. Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., 2nd Floor Galleries, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Jewelry Trunk Show with Atlanta's Norris Boardman Nelson - 3/21/10 at 12 Noon - 4 pm
The museum store hosts a trunk show by Atlanta jewelry designer Norris Boardman Nelson. The jewelry show includes a wide array of handcrafted earrings, bracelets, and necklaces—for one day only. Free fun event! Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., 2nd Floor Museum, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Christine Crookall and Martin David Jones - 3/21/10 at 2-4 pm
Music at the Morris: Christine Crookall and Martin David Jones. Augusta State University professors Christine Crookall, cello, and Martin David Jones, piano, perform favorites from the eighteenth through twenty-first centuries. Free fun event! Phone: 706-724-7501
Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., 1st-floor Auditorium, Augusta, GA 30901 |
The Homeplace: Photographs by Kay DuVernet - 3/27 - 3/28 & 3/30 - 3/31/10
More than thirty color photographs, all abstractions from nature, by the late Kay DuVernet, a photographer and poet who was born in Albany, Georgia. She spent many years in New Orleans before returning to Albany, five years before her death at age 62 last fall. Call for times. Admission is $3-$5. Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Coggins Gallery, Augusta, GA 30901 |
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| April |
Art Stroll - 4/1/10 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
Art Exhibition, Sally Donovan - 4/1 - 4/2, 4/5 - 4/9, 4/12 - 4/16, 4/19 - 4/23 & 4/26 - 4/30 at 10 am - 5 pm
Sally Donovan received her first painting lesson from her aunt at the age of twelve. An art major in school, she studied at the Art Students League in New York City. Continuing education, motherhood, and a career in social work interrupted opportunities for her to paint consistently through the years. Her involvement in oil painting has been rekindled and for the last twenty-five years she has produced landscapes from faraway places and close to home. Several of her compositions now include figures, most often placed in the landscape setting. Her subjects, be they landscapes, figures, or still lifes, are from original photos or are painted on site. Please call for fees. Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
The Homeplace: Photographs by Kay DuVernet - 4/1 - 4/4, 4/6 - 4/11, 4/13 - 4/18, 4/20 - 4/25 & 4/27 - 4/30/10
More than thirty color photographs, all abstractions from nature, by the late Kay DuVernet, a photographer and poet who was born in Albany, Georgia. She spent many years in New Orleans before returning to Albany, five years before her death at age 62 last fall. Call for times. Admission is $3-$5. Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Coggins Gallery, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Regional Dialect: American Scene Paintings from the John & Susan Horseman Collection - 4/1 - 4/4, 4/6 - 4/11, 4/13 - 4/18, 4/20 - 4/25 & 4/27 - 4/30/10
Regional Dialect brings together 57 major works of art that examine American identity in the first half of the twentieth century. The Horseman Collection includes impressive paintings by influential artists of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. The 43 artists represented in Regional Dialect do not so much adhere to a single style as to a common commitment to the portrayal of American ways of life. They captured the depth and breadth of the American experience whether painting Depression-era sharecroppers in the rural South or monuments of industry in the upper Midwest.
Regional Dialect was organized by The Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee. Its appearance at the Morris Museum of Art, its only venue in Georgia, is the second-to-last on a two-year tour. Call for times. Admission is $3-$5. Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., 2nd Floor Galleries, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Our Common Heritage: 1860 Part I - 4/3/10 at 10 am - 4:30 pm
"Toombs' Family and Friends" will present the period dance group 1860s Civilian Society of Georgia. Program focus will be on Robert Toombs, Alexander Stephens and William Littleton Harris, as performers bring to life excerpts from historical documentation, in this unique view into the Southern Culture of 1860. Free with Spring Tour ticket or Regular admission of $2 to $3.
Phone: 706- 678-2226 - Address: Robert Toombs House Historic Site, 216 East Robert Toombs Avenue, Washington, GA 30673 |
Washington County Farmer's Market - 4/3, 4/7, 4/10, 4/14, 4/17, 4/21, 4/24 & 4/28/10 at 7-11 am
Farmer's Market offering homegrown vegetable, flowers and plants, as well as homemade jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and relishes. Location: Courthouse Square, Sandersville, GA |
Star Gazing at Mistletoe - 4/5/10 at 7:30-10 pm
After an introduction to astronomy, observe the evening skies through telescopes, followed by hot chocolate provided by Friends of Mistletoe State Park. If it is overcast skies, the program will be rescheduled for April 6 or 7. Donations to Friends of Mistletoe State Park welcome. $5 parking.
Phone: 706-541-0321 - Address: Mistletoe State Park, 3725 Mistletoe Road, Appling, GA |
Films on Friday: Cabin in the Sky - 4/16/10 at 12 Noon
Films on Friday: Cabin in the Sky (1943). After viewing the film, museum director Kevin Grogan leads a discussion. Participants are invited to bring a lunch. Free fun event!
Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., 1st-floor Auditorium, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Murder Mystery Weekend - 4/16 - 4/17/10 - Starting at 6 pm and ending at 4 pm
Following dinner and ghost stories around the campfire, our sleuths will scout the “Haunted Trail.” But the mystery they encounter will include more than ghosts, and they’re in for the most surprising revelation ever! $39 plus $5 parking.
Phone: 706-541-0321 - Address: Mistletoe State Park, 3725 Mistletoe Road, Appling, GA |
Adult Artist Workshop: Creating Interesting Digital Photos from Nature - 4/17/10 at 10 am - 4 pm
Ed Belinski shares techniques for composing artful nature photographs, with time split between outdoor shooting, instruction, and critique. Appropriate for all levels. Participants are required to bring their own digital SLR camera and USB transfer cable. Museum members, $30; nonmembers, $35 per participant. Paid registration is required by April 9.
Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
12th Annual Southland Jubilee - 4/17/10 at 9 am - 5 pm
This event features a juried arts and crafts marketplace, live entertainment, heritage demonstrations, food, children's activities, antique tractors, and of course a classic car show-- all in the streets of Downtown Greensboro!
Address: Downtown Greensboro, 111 N. Main Street, Greensboro, GA 30642 |
Pine Tree Festival and Southeast Timber EXPO - 4/17 - 5/5/10 - Various times
Headlining the 64th edition will be: FMX Motorcycle Stunt and Exhibition Show, “Masters of the Chainsaw” Exhibition, Parks at Chehaw “Animal Encounter”, Civil War Re-enactment Battle and Encampment, Forestry Field Day on Thursday Afternoon, April 29th, Prentice Logging Competition--Saturday, May 1st, Antique Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show—Saturday, May 1, Grand Parade—Saturday Morning, May 1, “World of Outlaws Late Model Series 150 Lap Race—Saturday Night, May 1, State FFA Field Day Competition—Wednesday, May 5th. Call for costs.
Phone: 478-237-6426 - Location: Various locations throughout Swainsboro, GA |
The Best Dam Ride - 4/18/10 at 7 am
A 25, 60, 80 or 100 mile bike ride around Clarks Hill Lake and the historic Bartram Trail. Call for more info. Phone: 706-855-2024 - Location: Evans, GA |
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 |
Studio Tour: Tom Nakashima - 4/18/10 at 2-4 pm
Explore artist and Augusta State University professor Tom Nakashima’s painting studio. Limited space available; register by April 16 by calling 706-828-3803. Morris Museum members only.
Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
Art at Lunch: Jennifer Onofrio Fornes - 4/23/10 at 12 Noon - 2 pm
Augusta State University professor and professional artist Jennifer Onofrio Fornes discusses Arabesque, a collaborative exhibition she developed with her mother Judy Onofrio. Members, $10; nonmembers, $14. Lunch by McAlister’s Deli. Paid reservations due April 21.
Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., 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 |
Heritage Festival - 4/24/10
A day of family fun celebrating Grovetown, Ga and our local community. Call for more info.
Phone: 706-863-4576 - Location: Grovetown, GA |
Social Canvas - 4/25/10
Local bands play outside the Morris Museum while Augusta artists, inspired by their music, create original work. Join the art-making at different creativity stations or just sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds. Also includes Spring Artists Market. Free fun event!
Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
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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 |
Art Stroll - 5/1/10 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
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 |
Pine Tree Festival and Southeast Timber EXPO - 5/1 - 5/5/10 - Various times
Prentice Logging Competition--Saturday, May 1st, Antique Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show—May 1, Grand Parade—Sat Morning, May 1, “World of Outlaws Late Model Series 150 Lap Race—Saturday Night, May 1, State FFA Field Day Competition May 5th. Call for costs.
Phone: 478-237-6426 - Location: Various locations throughout Swainsboro, GA |
The Homeplace: Photographs by Kay DuVernet - 5/1 - 5/2, 5/4 - 5/9, 5/11 - 5/16, 5/18 - 5/23 & 5/25 - 5/30/10
More than thirty color photographs, all abstractions from nature, by the late Kay DuVernet, a photographer and poet who was born in Albany, Georgia. She spent many years in New Orleans before returning to Albany, five years before her death at age 62 last fall. Call for times. Admission is $3-$5. Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Coggins Gallery, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Regional Dialect: American Scene Paintings from the John & Susan Horseman Collection - 5/1 - 5/2, 5/4 - 5/9, 5/11 - 5/16, 5/18 - 5/23 & 5/25 - 5/30/10
Regional Dialect brings together 57 major works of art that examine American identity in the first half of the twentieth century. The Horseman Collection includes impressive paintings by influential artists of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. The 43 artists represented in Regional Dialect do not so much adhere to a single style as to a common commitment to the portrayal of American ways of life. They captured the depth and breadth of the American experience whether painting Depression-era sharecroppers in the rural South or monuments of industry in the upper Midwest.
Regional Dialect was organized by The Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee. Its appearance at the Morris Museum of Art, its only venue in Georgia, is the second-to-last on a two-year tour. Call for times. Admission is $3-$5. Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., 2nd Floor Galleries, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Washington County Farmer's Market - 5/1, 5/5, 5/8, 5/12, 5/15, 5/19, 5/22, 5/26 & 5/29/10 at 7-11 am
Farmer's Market offering homegrown vegetable, flowers and plants, as well as homemade jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and relishes. Location: Courthouse Square, Sandersville, GA |
Art Exhibition, Ann Marie Dalis - 5/6 - 5/7, 5/10 - 5/14, 5/17 - 5/21, 5/24 - 5/28 & 5/31/10 at 10 am - 5 pm
Ann Marie Dalis is a former art teacher with Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, GA. She moved to St. Simons Island and has continued her career in art now serving as the Director of the Glynn Art Association and teaching workshops. An accomplished artist, Ann Marie’s exhibition will feature points of interest from the Golden Isles back home to Augusta and her new botanical creations. Call for fees. Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Downtown Loft Tour - 5/7 at 6-9 pm & 5/8/10 at 12 Noon - 5 pm
Historic Augusta's annual Downtown Loft Tour offers the public an inside look at trendy living and working spaces in the Augusta Downtown Historic District. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at door. Phone: 706-724-0436 - Location: Downtown Augusta, GA |
"Arts in the Alley" - A Celebration of Fine Arts - 5/8/10 at 10 am - 6 pm
The day long event will feature visiual artists, perfomance artists and literary artists as well as fine craftsman. Phone: - Location: Journal Street, Thomson, GA - Click here for more info |
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 |
Doggie Dash 5K - 5/8/10 at 8-10 am
Greensboro's Better Hometown, Durham Veterinary Clinic, and Circle of Friends Animal Society invites you to bring your dog to run or walk this 5K through the streets of Downtown Greensboro. For more information and fees, please contact Dr. Robert Lewis at 706-453-7448.
Location: Greensboro, GA |
Downtown Diva Day - 5/8/10 at 11 am - 3 pm
Ladies, get ready to paint the town pink as Downtown Divas returns to Greensboro just in time for Mother's Day. Divas invites girlfriends to enjoy a day of pampering and shopping as downtown merchants and guest artists offer special deals just for women. What better time to shop for that special Mother's Day gift as you enjoy the beautiful scenery of Downtown Greensboro. Call for more info and fees.
Phone: 706-453-7592 - Location: Main Street, Greensboro, GA 30642 |
The Art of Fine Living: Make-&-Take with Floral Designer Greg Boulus - 5/13/10 - 10 am
Enjoy a tour through the exhibit Regional Dialect and watch florist Greg Boulus design a spring arrangement, inspired by works in the show. Afterwards, create your own floral masterpiece. Fees apply. Call for more info.
Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
Terra Cognita: Brian Rutenberg - 5/13/10 at 5-7 pm
During the second in a series of four lectures, artist Brian Rutenberg discusses his abstract paintings. FREE. Reception and book signing at 5 p.m. and lecture at 6 p.m.
Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
Adult Artist Workshop: Landscapes in Pastels - 5/15 - 5/16/10
Learn how to turn your photographs into stunning realistic pastel drawings with artist Melanie Longshore. All materials provided. Museum members, $60; nonmembers, $70. Paid registration required by May 7.
Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
Music at the Morris: SOA Maestro Z - 5/16/10
Demonstration and Discussion with Maestro Shizuo Kuwahara. A Symphony Orchestra Augusta ensemble performs a short magnum opus, and Maestro Kuwahara dissects and analyzes the work with the audience, determining why it is exemplary. FREE
Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
Art at Lunch: Painters’ Reel: Contemporary Painting in Georgia Preview - 5/21/10 at 12 Noon - 2 pm
Eric O’Dell, curator of exhibitions and collections at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon, Georgia, and artist Corrine Colarusso discuss how the upcoming Painters’ Reel exhibition was developed and provide a preview of the show. Members, $10; nonmembers, $14. Lunch by French Market Grille. Paid reservations due May 19.
Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
Studio Tour: Randy Lambeth - 5/23/10
Explore Augusta artist Randy Lambeth’s painting studio. Limited space available; register by May 14 by calling 706-828-3803. Morris Museum members only. Free for members.
Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
| 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 Stroll - 6/1/10 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
Art Exhibition, Ann Marie Dalis - 6/1 - 6/4/10 at 10 am - 5 pm
Ann Marie Dalis is a former art teacher with Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School in Augusta, GA. She moved to St. Simons Island and has continued her career in art now serving as the Director of the Glynn Art Association and teaching workshops. An accomplished artist, Ann Marie’s exhibition will feature points of interest from the Golden Isles back home to Augusta and her new botanical creations. Call for fees. Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
The Homeplace: Photographs by Kay DuVernet - 6/1 - 6/6, 6/8 - 6/13, 6/15 - 6/20/10
More than thirty color photographs, all abstractions from nature, by the late Kay DuVernet, a photographer and poet who was born in Albany, Georgia. She spent many years in New Orleans before returning to Albany, five years before her death at age 62 last fall. Call for times. Admission is $3-$5. Phone: 706-724-7501 - Address: Morris Museum of Art, 1 Tenth St., Coggins Gallery, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Washington County Farmer's Market - 6/2, 6/5, 6/9, 6/12, 6/16, 6/19, 6/23, 6/26 & 6/30/10 at 7-11 am
Farmer's Market offering homegrown vegetable, flowers and plants, as well as homemade jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and relishes. Location: Courthouse Square, Sandersville, GA |
Cross Creek Pro Rodeo - 6/4 at 5-9 pm- 6/5/10 at 3-9 pm
Event will feature specialty acts, rodeo clowns, cowboys and cowgirls competing in eight events: saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, barrel racing, team roping breakaway roping. Pony Rides, Inflatables & Games and more. Call for more info.
Phone: (706) 597 - 1000 - Address: The Thomson Depot, 111 Railroad St, Thomson, GA 30824 |
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 |
Junior Fishing Rodeo - 6/5/10 at 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
The fishing tournament will be held at beautiful Lake Liberty. Children younger than 16 are invited to compete for prizes in several categories. Members of the Metro Atlanta Hawg Hunters fishing club will be on hand to give fishing tips. Lunch will be provided. Registration is 7:30 - 8 a.m. $5 parking. Handicapped Accessible event. Phone: 706-456-2602
Address: A. H. Stephens State Historic Park, 456 Alexander St., Crawfordville, GA 30631 |
Art Exhibition, Frank Lazenby and Dwain Shaw - 6/10 - 6/11, 6/14 - 6/18, 6/21 - 6/25 & 6/28 - 6/31/10 at 10 am - 5 pm
Intriguing exhibition by two local photographic artists presented in conjunction with the second Augusta Photography Festival. Call for fees and more info. Phone: 706-826-4700
Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Dig History Camp - 6-14 - 6/18/10 at 9 am - 4 pm
Are you looking for something other than the average summer day camp program for your teen or tween? Do they like learning about the past? Do they like being outdoors? If the answers to all of these questions are yes, then do we have the Education Economic Stimulus Package for you! Join us at Hickory Hill for our Summer Day Camps. Dig History is a week-long archaeology day camp. Kids learn about survey, excavation, artifact analysis, prehistoric hunting methods, and more. All activities are at Hickory Hill. This is a DAY camp only. Camping and lodging facilities available in nearby Thomson, GA. Cost: $50 per child for week. For Ages: 11 to 17 years.
Phone: 706-595-7777 - Address: Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, GA 30824 |
Advanced Boot Camp - 6/15/10 - 6/18/10 at 9 am - 1 pm
This Boot Camp will fill up fast as I have four horses for campers who don’t own their own horse. The Advanced Boot Camp is offered to all riders who are able to canter or lope both inside and outside of the arena. This camp is offered to all ages of Riders who ride at an Advanced Level. This Boot Camp will involve, Obstacle Work inside and outside of the arena, Cross Country work, A Scavenger Hunt, Horse Show Class techniques for winning, Conformation Clinic, Advanced Balanced Riding Lessons, A Horse Show on the last day of camp and much more. Please contact Monique at 770-634-9354 or Monique@americandreamfarm.net a.s.a.p. for a Camp Application and to sign up for this camp. The fee for this Camp is $350. Anyone who brings their own horse (fully vaccinated including the Strangles vaccination) gets a $50.00 discount.
Address: American Dream Farm, 2056 Highway 211, Statham GA 30666 |
Senior Fishing Rodeo - 6/19/10 at 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
This tournament will be held at Lake Liberty, recently stocked with more than 2,000 catfish. Anglers 55 and older can compete for prizes in several categories. Handicapped Accessible. A Georgia fishing license and advance registration are required. Registration will be held from 7:30am to 8:00am. $5 parking. Phone: 706-456-2602 - Address: A. H. Stephens State Historic Park, 456 Alexander St., Crawfordville, GA 30631 |
Cafe Saturday - 6/19/10 at 11 am - 3 pm
Back by popular demand is a Greensboro classic! Enjoy music, special sales and of course food as this Café Saturday puts the spotlight on Dad for summer fun on Father’s Day weekend. The downtown merchants invited you to bring your beach mat and your imagination for “beach blanket bingo” – right here on the Court House lawn! Location: North Main Street, Downtown Greensboro, GA 30642 |
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 |
Classic South Equine Assocociation Moonlight Ride – 6/26 - 6/27/10
Camp out over night – Ride Saturday night June 26 and then again on Sunday June 27. Please contact Jenny Rocker with any questions about this event at jenny@cshorse.org
Location: Bussey Point Lake in Lincolnton, GA |
Eco-Adventures Camp - 6/28 - 7/2/10 at 9 am - 4 pm
Are you looking for something other than the average summer day camp program for your teen or tween? Do they like learning about the past? Do they like being outdoors? If the answers to all of these questions are yes, then do we have the Education Economic Stimulus Package for you! Join us at Hickory Hill for our Summer Day Camps. Eco-Adventures is a week-long fun and fascinating look at ecology, farming, recycling, and MORE! Campers will learn to test water for pollution, visit with Georgia native reptiles and amphibians, harvest foods from the organic gardens, and make art from recyclable materials. All activities are at Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Drive in Thomson, Georgia. This is a DAY camp only. Camping & lodging facilities available in nearby Thomson, GA. Cost is $60.
Phone: 706-595-7777 - Address: Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, GA 30824 |
| July |
Art Stroll - 7/1/10 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
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 |
Art Exhibition, Frank Lazenby and Dwain Shaw - 7/1 - 7/2 & 7/5 - 7/9/10 at 10 am - 5 pm
Intriguing exhibition by two local photographic artists presented in conjunction with the second Augusta Photography Festival. Call for fees and more info. Phone: 706-826-4700
Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Washington County Farmer's Market - 7/3, 7/7, 7/10, 7/14, 7/17, 7/21 & 7/24/10 at 7-11 am
Farmer's Market offering homegrown vegetable, flowers and plants, as well as homemade jams, jellies, cakes, pies, and relishes. Location: Courthouse Square, Sandersville, GA |
Beginner’s Horsemanship Camp - 7/13 - 7/16/10 at 9 am - 1 pm
at American Dream Farm This Beginner’s Horsemanship Camp is for young Campers (ages 6 - 14) who are interested in learning Horsemanship and Riding at a beginner level. Campers will learn grooming, tacking, handling horses on the ground and under saddle, a horse’s body parts, veterinary care, farrier care, first aid, conformation, colic, how to read a horse’s body language, safe trail riding, and much, much more in a friendly, comfortable, caring learning environment. Please contact or Monique for a Camp Application. The fee for this Camp is $350.
Phone: Monique at 770-634-9354 - Address: American Dream Farm at 2056 Highway 211 Statham GA 30666 |
Art Exhibition, The Woodbine Women - 7/15 - 7/16, 7/19 - 7/23 & 7/26 - 7/30 - 10am - 5pm
The Woodbine Women: Mary M. Chambers, Elizabeth Eisner, Frances W. Force, Marian R. Owens, and Sandra H. Timmerman In the Fall of 2004 this group of women participated in a drawing workshop in Aiken, S.C. conducted by Bea Kuhlke. They continued taking various art classes and workshops together and have met weekly at their Woodbine Road Studio to pursue the various art interests of the group and for discussion, encouragement, and to just enjoy each other's company. Call for fees. Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Dog Days of Summer - 7/17/10 at 4-8 pm
Featuring the American Cancer Society's Bark for Life. Use your "Paws for a Good Cause" with an evening of fun in Downtown Greensboro. The event will feature Live Music and Entertainment, Dog Agility Demonstrations, a Pet Parade, Luminary Ceremony, and more to benefit the American Cancer Society. The shops will stay open late to help you beat the summer head and downtown restaurants will offer special "to go" box meals that allow you to enjoy your dinner outside under the stars. Phone: 706-453-7592 - Address: Downtown Greensboro, North Main Street, Greensboro, GA 30642 |
Classic South Equine Assoc. A.H. Stephens Ride – 7/17/10 at 9:30 am
9:30 am ride out Go to www.cshorse.org additional information about all our events. Please contact Jenny Rocker with any questions about this event at jenny@cshorse.org
Address: A. H. Stephens State Historic Park, 456 Alexander St., Crawfordville, GA 30631 |
| August |
Art Stroll - 8/1/10 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
Art Exhibition, The Woodbine Women - 8/2 - 8/6, 8/9 - 8/13, 8/16 - 8/20 & 8/23 - 8/27/10 at 10 am - 5 pm
The Woodbine Women: Mary M. Chambers, Elizabeth Eisner, Frances W. Force, Marian R. Owens, and Sandra H. Timmerman In the Fall of 2004 this group of women participated in a drawing workshop in Aiken, S.C. conducted by Bea Kuhlke. They continued taking various art classes and workshops together and have met weekly at their Woodbine Road Studio to pursue the various art interests of the group and for discussion, encouragement, and to just enjoy each other's company. Call for fees. Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Tom Watson Watermelon Festival - 8/7/10 at 10 am - 3:30 pm
Grab a slice of summer at the 7th Annual Tom Watson Watermelon Festival in historic Thomson, Georgia. From seed spitting to melon rolling there will be games, contests, prizes, and fun for the whole family. Tom Watson Watermelon growing contest! Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest. Watermelon Shot-put. Watermelon Roll – how far can YOU push a watermelon with your head? Kids Zone – this watermelon-enriched area is JUST for kids ages 8 and younger. Arts & Crafts vendors, food, historical and educational displays. Live Music from Atlanta bluegrass band High Cotton! Free fun event! Phone: 706-595-7777 - Address: Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, GA 30824 - Directions: Thomson is located 30 miles W of Augusta, GA, 4 miles off I-20 |
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 |
Back to School Bash - 8/21/10 at 10 am - 1 pm
Local students, families and community groups are invited to the second Back to School Bash in downtown Greensboro. The goal is to create an afternoon of fun and attention for students as they begin their new school year. Free school supplies and goodies will be raffled to area students at the BASH! Phone: 706-453-7592 - Address: North Main Street, Downtown Greensboro, GA 30642 |
| September |
Art Stroll - 9/1/10 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
Main Street Read - 9/4/10 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 because we are adding Main Street Read to our annual Kid's Day. So, we will also have Touch-A-Truck: explore the fire, police and EMS vehicles. 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 |
A Tasteful Event - 9/13/10 at 6-8:30 pm
Restaurants from around Georgia's Lake Country will gather in Downtown Greensboro to offer up a variety of tasteful entrees and desserts for the Chamber's annual fundraising event. Live entertainment, silent auction, and great community networking. Tickets will be on sale at the Greene County Chamber of Commerce in July. Call 706-453-7592 for details.
Phone: 706-453-7592 - Address: 111 North Main St., Greensboro, GA 30642 |
Westobou Festival - 9/16 - 9/25/10
The 10-day Westobou Festival, encompasses downtown Augusta, GA, including Augusta State University, Paine College, and N. Augusta, S.C. The Festival features an array of local, regional and nationally-known performances in the areas of dance, music, theater, and visual arts which are designed to dazzle visitors and showcase the area’s wealth of artistic talent. Visitors from throughout the Southeast are expected to attend. Call for fees and info.
Phone: 706-826-2878 - Location: Throughout Downtown Augusta, GA |
Allen Organ Silent Movie Night with theatre organist Ron Carter - 9/17/10 at 7:30 pm
Patrons will be treated to a night of entertainment while watching one of history's great silent movies accompanied with live acoustical music by organist Ron Carter. Movie concessions complete the night! $12 admission fee. Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Arts in the Heart of Augusta - 9/17 at 5-9 pm, 9/18 at 11am - 9pm & 9/19/10 at 12 pm - 7 pm
This is a three-day festival that takes place at the Augusta Common and surrounding historic downtown Augusta, GA., and features Augusta’s ethnic community providing a variety of authentic entertainment and food booths plus over 80 fine artists and crafters , 3 stages of non-stop entertainment, a literary village, free hands on children’s area and much more. Cost is $7 for weekend. Children under 10 are free.
Phone: 706-826-4702 - Location: Augusta Common, Downtown Augusta, GA 30901 |
Cruise-In Car Show - 9/18/10 at 4-8 pm
Pull out your poodle skirts and saddle oxfords as Greensboro welcomes back the Georgia Classic Cruisers for the ageless Rock and Roll Cruise-In. The Palmetto Groove Party Band will perform favorites from the 1950’s and ‘60s as more than one hundred classic cars line the streets of downtown. Free fun event!
Phone: 706-453-7592 - Location: North Main Street, Downtown Greensboro, GA 30642 |
Outdoor Adventure Day - 9/25/10 at 8 am - 2 pm
Learn how to catch a trout, paddle a canoe and shoot a shotgun. Try activities like fly tying and casting, bass fishing basics, trout fishing, archery, air gun shooting and hunting demonstrations. Free fun event! Address: 111 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824 |
| October |
Art Stroll - 10/1/10 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
Oliver Hardy Festival - 10/2/10 at 9 am - 5 pm
This annual festival is held in honor of Oilver Hardy, one half of the world famous comedy duo Laurel & Hardy. The festival is a one day event held on the 1st Saturday in October in the Harlem, Georgia, the birthplace of Ollie. Each year thousands attend to celebrate and pay homage to these American icons. 350 vendors, 2 stages of live entertainment, look-a-likes, and kiddie rides for all to enjoy! Free fun event!
Phone: 706-556-3448 - Address: 250 North Louisville Street, Harlem, GA 30814 |
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 |
Corn Maze at the Old Frontier - 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 & 10/30/10 at 11 am - 5 pm
Start a new fall tradition with your family or group! Come visit The Old Frontier Camp A-Maize-ing Journey corn maze in Thomson, GA. Spend a day on the farm going through the corn maze, mining for gems at the gem mine, or feeding the animals at the petting zoo. For the younger members, there will be a mini maze and a large sand hill to play in. Youth groups and senior citizens are all welcome; please call for availability. Suggested donation is $3 to $5.
Phone: 706-533-2544 - Address: 111 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824 |
CoCo Wine Festival - 10/2/10 at 1-4 pm
An afternoon of wine and roses in Columbia County. Over 200 wines to sample and local chef tapas. Live Jazz Entertainment. Wine for our ladies and brew for our gentlemen to sample. Annual event held each year. The Augusta Rose Society will conduct their annual Award Winning Rose Show in conjunction with this event. Must be over 21 and show proof of age to attend wine tasting. No exceptions. Cost is $30 to $35. Designated driver is $15.
Address: Savannah Rapids Pavilion, 3300 Evans to Lock Rd, Martinez, GA 30907 |
Kaolin Festival - 10/9/10 at 9 am - 4 pm
Residents of Washington County celebrate their heritage each year at the Kaolin Festival. Known as the "Kaolin Capital of the World," Washington County is proud of the solid foundation on which it is based. People from all parts of the world gather to enjoy arts, crafts, antiques, music and food offered at this annual event during the second week of October. Joining friends and neighbors to commemorate the area's rich past and to celebrate the bright future are just a part of living in Washington County. Free fun event!
Phone: 478-552-3288 - Location: Courthouse Square, Sandersville, GA 31082 |
Walk with the Spirits - 10/9 & 10/10/10 at 3-6 pm
“Walk with the Spirits” through historic Summerville Cemetery and learn about some of Augusta’s most prominent citizens. Join Historic Augusta, Inc. for this very special trip through Augusta’s past. Guided tours will begin every twenty minutes from 3 pm to 6 pm each day. During a 40 minute guided tour, participants will hear about the history of the cemetery and iconography of the headstones as well as be introduced to notable Augusta residents who are buried there. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children. The cost for groups of ten or more is $10 per person.
Phone: 706-724-0436 - Address: Summerville Cemetery, 2301 Cumming Road in the Summerville Historic District of Augusta, GA |
Downtown Trick or Treat - 10/28/10 at 3-5 pm
Little ghouls and goblins are invited to Greensboro for Downtown Trick or Treat. Downtown merchants – many in costume – will offer a trick or a treat for children 12 and under.
Phone: 706-453-7592 - Location: North Main Street, Downtown Greensboro, GA 30642 |
| November |
Art Stroll - 11/1/10 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
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 |
Corn Maze at the Old Frontier - 11/6/10 at 11 am - 5 pm
Start a new fall tradition with your family or group! Come visit The Old Frontier Camp A-Maize-ing Journey corn maze in Thomson, GA. Spend a day on the farm going through the corn maze, mining for gems at the gem mine, or feeding the animals at the petting zoo. For the younger members, there will be a mini maze and a large sand hill to play in. Youth groups and senior citizens are all welcome; please call for availability. Suggested donation is $3 to $5.
Phone: 706-533-2544 - Address: 111 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824 |
Belle Meade Hunt Opening Meet - 11/6/10 at 12 Noon - 6 pm
Ride along on a Tally-ho wagon through historic sites and beautiful rolling countryside of McDuffie County, following scarlet-coated hunters and well-trained hounds on a simulated fox hunt. An unforgettable McDuffie County tradition! $50 admission.
Phone: 706-533-2544 - Address: 111 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824 |
Hay Days - 11/6/10 at 11 am - 3 pm
Scarecrow decorate Downtown Greensboro for the harvest season. "Build-a-Scarecrow" day will take place on Saturday, November 6th on the Court House lawn. Free fun event!
Phone: 706-453-7592 - Address: 111 North Main Street, Downtown Greensboro, GA 30642 |
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 |
Gift Shop Holiday Open House - 11/18/10 at 10 am - 4 pm
Savor the sights, sounds and scents of the holidays at Sacred Heart's open house. Unique gift items available, including an extensive selection of ornaments, navtivities, Nutcrackers, and collectible Santas. Book signings, decorating workshops, specialty baked goods by Guild members and creations by local artisans enhance the event. Admission is free and open to the public. Free fun event! Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Lights Of The South - 11/23 - 12/30/10 at 6-10 pm (Closed Christmas Day)
Experience a family tradition by visiting hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights and seeing your favorite characters. Enjoy hayrides (ADA equipped) or a beautiful leisurely walk with your family to experience the sights and sounds of Christmas. After your visit with Santa, stop by the gift shop or Mrs. Claus' kitchen, or roast marshmallows over the open fire pits. Open Nov. 21 through Dec. 30 6 -10 p.m.Adults $7; children age 6-17 $3; children 5 and under free.
Phone: 706-825-6441 - Address: 633 Louisville Road, Grovetown, GA 30813 |
Thanksgiving Dinner - 11/25/10
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Flat Creek Lodge and leave the cooking to us! Call us for fees, reservations and more information. Phone: 877-352-8273 - Address: Flat Creek Lodge, 367 Bishop Chapel Church Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
| December |
Art Stroll - 12/1/10 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
Lights Of The South - 12/1 - 12/30/10 at 6-10 pm (Closed Christmas Day)
Experience a family tradition by visiting hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights and seeing your favorite characters. Enjoy hayrides (ADA equipped) or a beautiful leisurely walk with your family to experience the sights and sounds of Christmas. After your visit with Santa, stop by the gift shop or Mrs. Claus' kitchen, or roast marshmallows over the open fire pits. Open Nov. 21 through Dec. 30 6 -10 p.m.Adults $7; children age 6-17 $3; children 5 and under free.
Phone: 706-825-6441 - Address: 633 Louisville Road, Grovetown, GA 30813 |
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 |
Lighted Boat Parade - 12/3/10 at 6:30-7:30 pm
The Lighted Boat Parade is held annually on the first Friday of December along Augusta's Riverwalk. The Lighted Boat Parade features small and large boats that are decorated for the holidays. Visitors can watch the parade from the Jessye Norman Amphitheatre on Riverwalk. Free fun event! Address: Jessye Norman Amphitheatre, 9th & Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA |
Downtown Tree Lighting - 12/3/10 at 5-8 pm
Join Downtown Greensboro for the annual lighting of the city's holiday tree on the Court House lawn. Downtown shops will be open late to help visitors get started on their holiday shopping. Rumor has it that Santa will be attending! Free fun event!
Phone: 706-453-7592 - Address: 111 North Main Street, Downtown Greensboro, GA 30642 |
Holiday on the Hill - 12/3 - 12/4/10 at 7-8 pm
Have you ever wondered about Christmas traditions - like why we have a Christmas tree, or what poinsettias have to do with the holiday, or who invented the candy cane? Find out the answer to some of these Christmas mysteries at Holiday on the Hill, Christmas tours of Hickory Hill. Join us for an evening tour of Tom Watson's elegant mansion. The house will be decked out in Edwardian splendor with live trees, newfangled electric Christmas lights, and other Christmas traditions. Refreshments are served before the tour, which lasts about 45 minutes. $5 tour fee. Space is limited so reservations are required.
Phone: 706-595-7777 - Address: Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, GA 30824 |
Christmas Tour of Homes - 12/4 at 5:30-9 pm
Join us for an enchanting candlelight tour of eight lovely private homes in Thomson’s historic district that will be decorated for the Christmas season. Tickets are $25 and are available at the Thomson-McDuffie County Chamber of Commerce.
Phone: 706-597-1000 - Address: 111 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824 |
Festival Off Main - 12/4/10
Arts & craft festival, Depot Dash 5 K run/walk, Breakfast with Santa, a full day of events for the family! Phone: 706-533-2544 - Address: 111 Railroad Street, Thomson, GA 30824 |
A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols - 12/7/10 at 7:30 pm
This annual Christmas event, featuring the Augusta Collegium Musicum, guest choirs and readers is a highlight of the Christmas season. A tradional English Christmas programs which orginated at King's College Chapel, Cambridge University, England, was first presented a t Sacred Heart in 1987 under the direction of William Toole. Highlighting the program ar the readings of the prayers and lessons from both the Old and New Testaments. The carols and hymns are moving and joyous. Afterwards join us for Christmas treats and concessions.Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: Sacred Heart Cultural Center, 1301 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Our Common Heritage: 1860 Part II - 12/11/10 at 10 am - 4:30 pm
1860 would mark the end of th America Romantic Era. "Toombs Family and Friends" will present a Living History Program. Free with Christmas Tour Ticket or $5.
Phone: 706- 678-2226 - Address: Robert Toombs House Historic Site, 216 East Robert Toombs Avenue, Washington, GA 30673 |
New Year's Celebration - 12/31/10
Dinner, dancing and more make for a perfect New Year's Eve at Flat Creek Lodge. Call usto make reservations for this annual event! Phone: 877-352-8273 - Address: Flat Creek Lodge, 367 Bishop Chapel Church Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
| 2011 Events |
Art Stroll - 1/1/11 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
Augusta Cutting Horse Futurity - 1/21 - 1/29/11
The annual Augusta Futurity again promises to be full of cutting horse action and fun. Each day features different events and plenty of family fun! Phone: 706-262-4567 for info & 1-877-428-4849 for Tickets - Address: James Brown Arena, 601 Seventh Street, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Art Stroll - 2/1/11 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
Art Stroll - 3/1/11 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
Art Stroll - 4/1/11 at 5-8 pm
Art venues hold receptions, many businesses give special deals on their merchandise, and musicians from all over our region of Georgia and beyond often perform. Free fun event!
Address: Gallery RFD, 106 North Green St., Swainsboro, GA 30401 |
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