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| November |
Southern Appalachian Artist Guild National Juried Show - 11/5 - 11/13/09
Artists participate in a juried exhibition of 2-dimnensional and 3-dimensional works. Artwork will be chosen from submitted entries by a nationally recognized juror on the basis of creative excellence and quality of execution. All will be original works competed within the last two years.
Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Richard Low Evans' Courtroom Gallery, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Veterans Freedom Ride and Parade - 11/7/09 at 10:30 am
Ride sponsored by the Haralson County Veterans Association to benefit the Haralson County
League-Lowe Veterans Memorial Park located on North Highway 100, Tallapoosa. Ride is 80 miles
through each community and municipality in Haralson Co. lead by a special guest VIP and a full
police escort. Registration begins at 9am on the day of the ride. The ride begins at 10:30am originating at the League-Lowe Veterans Park, N. Highway 100 and leads the Tallapoosa Veterans Parade through downtown Tallapoosa. Immediately thereafter, the 80 mile ride commences and at approximately 12:30 pm ends at Helton-Howland Veterans Park on US 78 where a free lunch and a music program is provided. We hope to top 300+ this year!
A memorial Tee Shirt is provided to each rider with a list of business and individual sponsors
printed on the back. Additional shirts are sold to individuals. Sponsor donations are $100.
Phone: Contact Robert Smith at 770-537-4708 - Location: Ride begins at 10:30 am originating at the League-Lowe Veterans Park, N. Highway 100, Tallapoosa, GA |
Stilesboro Chrysanthemum Show - 11/7/09 at 11 am-8 pm
Many varieties of Chrysanthemums grown by ladies of the Stilesboro Improvement Club are displayed in artistically-themed designs inside the Stilesboro Academy (1859 - National Register of Historic Places). Enjoy lunch in the Tea Room, offering the same menu as in the 1950's - homemade Brunswick stew, chicken salad sandwiches, and fresh-baked cakes. Admission is $1-$2. Food items cost extra. Phone: 800-733-2280 - Address: Taff Road, Cartersville, GA 30120 - Directions: Take GA 113 south of I-75 Exit 288, 10 miles on the left |
Come Harvest Our History: Tour of Homes - 11/7 at 10 am - 4 pm & 11/8/09 at 12-4 pm
Make your plans to attend the biennial Etowah Valley Historical Society Tour of Homes. Tours begin with purchase of tickets at the 1903 gold-domed Bartow County Courthouse in downtown Cartersville. Shuttle buses will take visitors to the homes and return visitors to the courthouse. At each stop, hostesses will be available to provide historical points of interest and information about each home. $15 admission charge.
Phone: 770-606-8862 - Address: One Friendship Plaza, Cartersville, GA 30120 |
Southern Appalachian Artist Guild - 11/7 & 11/9/09
Juror Ann Templeton will determine the paintings to be admitted to the competition and will select the winners of prizes & money totaling $5000. Join us for another stimulating art exhibition. Call for times. Free fun event!
Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Ringgold Opry - 11/13/09 at 7:30 pm
Informal atmosphere. Musicians with a love of bluegrass, whether professional or novice gather together to play their music. Free fun event!
Address: Ringgold Depot on Depot Street, 155 Depot Street, Ringgold, GA 30736 |
Annual Chili Cook-Off - 11/14/09 at 10 am - 2 pm
The aroma of competition chili will be filling the air. The event will feature cooks and their teams vying for cash prizes.? Bowls of chili, cornbread, soft drinks, bottled water, and other items will be sold throughout the event. Fee: $5 "All You Can Eat" Admission- $25 Booth Registration. Prizes: 1st place: $150 - 2nd place: $75 - 3rd place: $50. Phone: City of Bremen Better Hometown Program 770-537-2331 - Location: Downtown Bremen, GA |
Holiday Show & Sale - 11/21, 11/23, 11/28 & 11/30/09
- Call for hours
Kick off the holiday season with a presentation of art from all across the Southeast. The Art Center will be dressed in Christmas splendor, music will augment the atmosphere and the art will tempt the holiday shopper. Join us as we get into the spirit of Christmas. Free fun event!
Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Christmas In Possum Snout - 11/26/09 at 2 pm until
Usher in the holidays with Christmas open house. Thanksgiving Day local business owners open up their storefronts to the public for refreshments and shopping, then stay for the evening
entertainment. Phone: 770-574-2482 - Location: Downtown Tallapoosa, GA |
| December |
Down Home Christmas - 12/4/09
The town is decorated and the light parade, at night, is something to see. This is a spectacular evening. The Star on the mountain is lit, at the end of the parade, to remind us all the true meaning of the Christmas Spirit. Don’t forget to see Santa who always comes to Ringgold. Santa will be at the Historic Ringgold Depot for photos.
Phone: 706-935-3061 - Location: Downtown Ringgold, GA |
Santa Is Coming to Town - 12/4/09 at 6 pm
Enjoy the lighting of the town, pictures with Santa, fun holiday activities and free food. Free fun event! Phone: 770-537-2331 - Location: Downtown Bremen, GA |
Christmas Candlelight Open House at Marsh House - 12/5 at 6-8 pm & 12/6/09 at 4-8 pm
Enjoy an annual candlelight Christmas tour. Admission is $2-$7.
Phone: 423-718-9918 - Address: The Marsh House, 308 North Main St., Lafayette, GA 30728 |
Christmas Candlelight Tour - 12/5/2009 at 6:30-9:30 pm
Kick off the Christmas season with a 19th-century celebration including decorations, caroling, music and refreshments typical of the 1820s Cherokee Nation Capital. Grab your candle lantern and dress for a ¾-mile outside walk through the historic grounds and buildings. $3.50-$5.
Phone: 706-624-1321 - Address: New Echota Historic Site, 1211 Chatsworth Hwy NE, Calhoun, GA 30701 - Located in Calhoun one mile east of I-75 exit #317 on Ga. Hwy. 225. |
Festival of Trees - 12/5/09 at 8 am - 1 pm
Beautiful trees displayed at the Haralson Historic Courthouse in Buchanan for your viewing pleasure. Display of trees ends with a festival, the first Saturday in December. Come see Santa, enjoy a bake sale and judging of the trees. Call to enter a tree or for viewing hours.
Phone: 770-646-3369 - Address: 145 Van Wert St., Buchanan, GA 30113 |
Christmas Tour of Homes - 12/5/09 at 5-9 pm
Tickets are available at participating local merchants.
Phone: 770-537-6570 - Location: Bremen, GA |
Holiday Show & Sale - 12/5, 12/7, 12/12, 12/14 & 12/19/09 - Call for hours
Kick off the holiday season with a presentation of art from all across the Southeast. The Art Center will be dressed in Christmas splendor, music will augment the atmosphere and the art will tempt the holiday shopper. Join us as we get into the spirit of Christmas. Free fun event!
Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Lighted Christmas Parade - 12/8/09 at 7 pm
Call for fees. Phone: 770-646-3509 - Location: Downtown Tallapoosa, GA |
Cherokee Christmas by Candlelight - 12/11 - 12/12/2009
In 1805, Cherokee Chief James Vann opened his new brick mansion to the Moravian missionaries to hold one of the first Christmas celebrations in the Cherokee Nation. To honor this tradition, visitors are invited to enjoy the sights and sounds of a 19th century Christmas in one of America’s best-preserved Cherokee homes. $3.50–$5.
Phone: 706-695-2598 - Address: Chief Vann House Historic Site, 82 GA Hwy 225 N, Chatsworth, GA - Located 3 miles W of Chatsworth at intersection of GA Hwys 225 and 52-A |
Christmas at the Cabin - 12/12/2009 at 10 am - 4 pm
Bring your kids and camera for a photo opportunity with Santa and his Mrs. by the fireplace. Experience the sights and sounds of holiday preparations in a simpler time. Handicapped Accessible. $5 parking.
Phone: 770-975-4226 - Address: Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30121 - Located 45 minutes N of Atlanta near Cartersville, 1.5 miles east of I-75 exit #285. |
The Possum Drop - 12/31/09 at 7 pm - 1 am
Forget Times Square and Atlanta’s Ball Drop! Come to downtown Tallapoosa for the Possum Drop on New Year’s Eve. Featuring live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display. Free fun event! Phone: 770-574-7193 - Location: Downtown Tallapoosa, GA |
| March |
Bremen Car Cruise - 3/13/10 at 5 pm-until
Join the fun! Antique cars, trucks & motorcycles. Free fun event!
Phone: 770-537-9157 - Address: Tallapoosa St, Downtown Bremen, GA |
Easter Egg Hunt - 3/20/10 at 11 am
Over 6000 hidden Easter Eggs for children ages 1-12!
Phone: 770-537-5594 - Location: Rayford Roberts Ball Park, Broad Street, Tallapoosa, GA |
| April |
Bremen Car Cruise - 4/10/10 at 5 pm-until
Join the fun! Antique cars, trucks & motorcycles. Free fun event!
Phone: 770-537-9157 - Address: Tallapoosa St, Downtown Bremen, GA |
Dogwood Arts & Crafts Fair - 4/10/10 at 8 am - 6 pm
Offering a variety of hand made crafts (wood, iron, quilts, flowers, art work,etc.) as wellas
demonstrations provided by a variety of local artisans. We have many food vendors providing a
variety of foods, as well as a BBQ sponsored by the Methodist Church. Entertainment will be provided throughout the day. Free fun event!
Phone: 770-537-5594 - Location: Head Ave, Downtown Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
Dogwood Dash 5K Run/Walk - 4/10/10 at 7-10 am
Awards will be presented to first, second, and third place overall make and female. Age group awards to top 3 finishers male and female in each group. Proceeds benefit the Lions Club Scholarship program, vision care, and renovation of the old Tallapoosa High School. Bring your family and friends and enjoy good food, great music, and loads of fun! Admission charge is $15-$20. Phone: 770-537-5594 - Address: 25 E. Alabama St., Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
| May |
Wildflowers of Snake Creek Gorge Tour Walk & Talk & Bird of Prey Show - 5/1/10 at 9 am-3 pm
You will be amazed at the wide array of flowers and ferns in the Snake Creek Gorge: a hidden
treasure of Georgia. Tour time starts at 9am for the walk and talk with botanist Wendell Hoomes. Come back for lunch and then enjoy a unique bird of prey show: All at Historic Banning Mils in the Snake Creek Gorge. RSVP must be made due to limited space. $35 per person all inclusive. Phone: 770-834-9149 or 866-447-8688 - Address: Historic Banning Mills, 205 Horseshoe Dam Rd., Whitesburg, GA |
Bremen Car Cruise - 5/8/10 at 5 pm-until
Join the fun! Antique cars, trucks & motorcycles. Free fun event!
Phone: 770-537-9157 - Address: Tallapoosa St, Downtown Bremen, GA |
Trout Rodeo - 5/8/10 at 8 am - 4 pm
For children 15 and under, senior citizens (65 and over), and handicapped individuals; includes
fishing, prizes, food, fun and fellowship. A memorial service for Jimmy Smith will be held at 10 am. Call for fees. Phone: 770-537-5594 - Address: Smith Farms, 2587 Corinth-Poseyville Road, Bremen, GA 30110 |
Spring Fair on the Square - 5/15/10 at 9 am
Enjoy a charming small-town fair in rural Georgia around a lovely restored landmark courthouse.
Food, entertainment, history and games! Free fun event!
Phone: 770-537-5594 - Address: 145 Van Wert, Downtown Buchanan, GA 30113 |
1890's Day Jamboree - 5/28 & 5/29/10
Parade, Car Show, Beauty Pageant, music, food, karaoke, and crafts, fiddling contest and more. Location: Nashville Street, Downtown Ringgold, GA |
34th Annual Arts in the Park Festival - 5/29 & 5/30/10 at 10 am - 5 pm
Bring your family and friends for an Art Adventure in the foothills of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in the historic town of Blue Ridge, Georgia. Enjoy the art of 150+ fine artists and craftsmen, as well as delightful food experiences. There are activities for the children, artists' demonstrations and special art exhibits inside the historic county courthouse adjacent to the park. Take an Art Adventure on Memorial Day weekend in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Hike, bike, tube, kayak, ride the train. Art and Adventure, a winning combination! $3 admission and free parking.
Phone: 706-632-2144 - Located: Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge, GA |
| June |
Veteran's Association Annual Bar-B-Que - 6/5/10 at 9 am - 4 pm
Features BBQ and a car show. Free fun event!
Phone: 770-537-5594 - Location: Helton Howland Park, Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
Dixie Highway Yard Sale - 6/6 & 6/7/10
All day long. Located along U.S. Hwy 41 |
Bremen Car Cruise - 6/12/10 at 5 pm-until
Join the fun! Antique cars, trucks & motorcycles. Free fun event!
Phone: 770-537-9157 - Address: Tallapoosa St, Downtown Bremen, GA |
Cartersville Century Bike Ride - 6/26/10 at 8 am - 4 pm
Registration begins at 6 a.m. (pre-register for T-shirt), Ride begins at 8 a.m. Join more than 800 participants from across the southeast in this popular Century Ride benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bartow County. T-shirt, snacks and lunch provided with registration. Ride includes 15, 30, 55-mile and century options. Three Mile Thrill fun family ride for all ages goes by Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site. Barnsley Gardens is a featured rest stop on other routes. Ride is fully sagged with R&R every 10-15 miles along the route. $30 fee.
Phone: 770-382-5500 - Address: Dellinger Park, 100 Pine Grove Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120 |
| July |
Bremen Car Cruise - 7/10/10 at 5 pm-until
Join the fun! Antique cars, trucks & motorcycles. Free fun event!
Phone: 770-537-9157 - Address: Tallapoosa St, Downtown Bremen, GA |
| August |
Bremen Car Cruise - 8/7/10 at 5 pm-until
Join the fun! Antique cars, trucks & motorcycles. Free fun event!
Phone: 770-537-9157 - Address: Tallapoosa St, Downtown Bremen, GA |
| September |
Waco Festival - 9/11/10
Celebrate Waco's 125th Anniversary! Features parade, children’s games, health fair, arts and crafts, food, entertainment, street dance and talent contest.
Phone: 770-537-3314 - Address: 185 Atlantic Ave., Downtown Waco, GA 30182 |
Bremen Car Cruise - 9/11/10 at 5 pm-until
Join the fun! Antique cars, trucks & motorcycles. Free fun event!
Phone: 770-537-9157 - Address: Tallapoosa St, Downtown Bremen, GA |
Buchanan Fall Fair on the Square - 9/18/10 at 9 am - until
Enjoy a charming small-town fair in rural Georgia around a lovely restored historic landmark
courthouse. Includes a parade, prizes, car show, crafts, games, hourly entertainment, children’s rides and plenty of food. Phone: For vendor application, vendor rules, event times or for more info call 770-646-3369 - Location: Historic Courthouse, Bunchanan, GA |
Wildlife & Nature Art Festival & Outdoor Expo - 9/18 & 9/19/10 at 10 am - 4 pm
Come Walk on the Wild Side, while taking an Art Adventure in the mountains of North Georgia.
This festival features fine art with a wildlife or nature theme. Award winning artists from across the southeast will be exhibiting. Whether it is painting, photography, jewelry, sculputre, wood, glass or metal that catches your eye, there is something for every taste. Bring the family and enjoy the beauty of nature both in the artwork and in the spectacular north Georgia mountains. Take a weekend for Art and Adventure. $3 admission fee.
Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
| October |
City Wide Yard Sale - 10/2/10 at 8 am to 3 pm
Follow the signs throughout the town for LOTS of treasures!
Phone: 770-574-2482 - Location: Downtown Tallapoosa, GA |
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