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| February |
Snake Creek Gap 6 Mountain Time Trial - 2/4/12
Whether it's the 17 or 34 mile route, the route along northwest Georgia's scenic Pinhoti Trail offers some of the most challenging course in the southeastern United States! Come to watch, volunteer or participate! For all the details, visit website. Address: 305 South Depot Street, Dalton, GA 30720 - Website: www.nwgasorba.org - Directions to the Start: I-75, Exit 333, Walnut Avenue, Dalton, GA From the exit ramp, head west up the mountain (road name changes to Dug Gap Battle Road). Parking is in the bottom gravel lot at the NW GA Trade and Convention Center. |
Civil War Themed Banquet - 2/4/2012 at 7 pm
A Civil War themed dinner with readings, stage performances and a special performance by Bobby Horton. Menu items include cornish game hen, cornbread stuffing, pan fried okra and more. Tickets are $17. Call to make reservations. Phone: 706-272-7676 or toll free at 800-824-7469 - Address: Northwest GA Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, GA 30720 |
Civil War Show - 2/4 at 9am - 3pm & 2/5/12 at 9am - 5pm
The Chickamauga Civil War Show and Sale now in it's 17th year, is the last show in our winter circuit of Civil War events and is a great one to end the season with! This show features over 400 tables of Civil War collectibles. Thousands of Civil War artifacts on display for sale from dealers across the Nation. Tickets are $8. Phone: 706-272-7676 - Address: NW Georgia Trade Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, GA 30720 |
The Art of Paul Fontana - 2/4 - 2/24/2012 - Call for times
Explore the world of color and design in this incredible exhibit by Georgia Artist, Paul Fontana. The Richard Low Evans Gallery is awash with color. Bold with color and texture, the art of Paul Fontana excites the senses. Please join us to see this diverse and exciting exhibit. Free fun event! However, donations are appreciated. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Branching Out with Tom Chambers - 2/4 - 3/23/2012 - Call for hours
From January 14 through March 23, enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association"s Artist in Residence, Tom Chambers. Tom Chamber's 3D Sculptures using wood and wood elements from nature. These sculptures are exquisitie. Free fun event! However, donations are appreciated. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
God of Wonders Video - 2/5/12 at 3 pm
All about great thunderstorms, flowers, fish, birds, stars, & more. We welcome you to bring your family and enjoy this fascinating program. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early because the room is very dark after the program begins. This year we are offering a variety of subjects. Videos on the heavens, butterflies, space, and a thought provoking story video will be shown. Admission is free and no reservation is needed. Phone: 706-337-2775 - Address: Sunrise Planetarium, Camp Sunrise, 1427 Slate Mine Rd. SE, Fairmount, GA |
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Dailey and Vincent at Mill Town - 2/10/2012 at noon
Daily and Vincent will be signing CD's at Cracker Barrel in Bremen at noon. Be sure to stop by and visit and pick up their latest cd - The Gospel Side of Daily and Vincent. They will be performing later that evening at the new Mill Town Music Hall. Tickets are $20. Call for more info. Phone: 770-537-6455 - Address: 1031 Alabama Ave, Bremen, GA |
Valentines Murder Mystery Dinner - 2/10/12 at 7 pm
Darlene Hickle has gone missing. The fact that she rarely listened to what any-one told her did nothing to improve her matchmaking business. Her success at mis-matching people reached its greatest height when her computer database crashed. Darlene saw no need to tell anyone of this. Instead she randomly matched couples based on a printout she had of their names and addresses. And now – it has been discovered that she has mysteriously disappeared. She had her company insured and the insurance company has sent Eileen Even-song – a private eye – to investigate. Dinner and dessert will be served during the Murder Mystery . Dinner will include a house salad with creamy garlic dressing, your choice of Prime Rib, Roasted Pork Loin with Rosemary Cabernet Sauce , Blackened Salmon or Chicken with Pink Champagne Sauce and Strawberries Romanoff or Chocolate Torte. Coffee, Tea & Water. No alcoholic beverages will be served but you can BYOB! $60 per couple Call now to reserve as space is limited. Phone: 770-546-7299 - Address: The Sewell Mill, 126 Hamilton Ave., Bremen, Georgia |
Valentine Wine & Cheese Tasting - 2/11/2012 at 7 pm
Bring your Sweetheart and enjoy the wines of North Georgia. February 11, 2012 Fun starts at 7 pm. Enjoy the new wines from the mountains of North GA. Sarah Auman from Out of the Blue in Blue Ridge, GA will excite participants with wines that will delight your taste buds. Enjoy a fun raffle, a special wine glass, wonderful cheese, music, incredible wine, fine art and great company, as you support the arts in 2012. Tickets are $25 for Art Center members and $35 for non-Art Center Members. Buy your ticket before January 21 and receive $5 off! Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners - 2/11/12 at 10-11:30 pm
Cherokee County Master Gardeners presents “Vegetable Gardening for Beginners” seminar, Saturday at the Ball Ground Community Center in Ball Ground, Georgia. This seminar is free. Please call the Cherokee County Cooperative Extension office for registration. Phone: 770-479-0418 - Address: Ball Ground Community Center, 250 Civic Drive, Ball Ground, Georgia |
A Valentine's Chocolate Walk - 2/11/2012 at 1 - 5 pm
Come get your CHOCOLATE FIX and have a taste of some delicious homemade, gourmet chocolates and learn a few interesting facts about our passion for chocolate. And don’t worry about those calories, you’ll be walking them off! Cost is $10. Call for tickets. Only 200 will be sold. Call before sold out. Phone: 770-704-1548 - Location: Downtown Canton, GA |
Spirit Unliminited Northern Peach Championship - Cheer and Dance Competition - 2/11/2012 at 9 am
Come watch as cheer and dance teams of all ages compete for an opportunity to qualify for U.S. Finals! Tickets are $9 - $15. Phone: 706-272-7676 or toll free at 800-824-7469 - Address: Northwest GA Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, GA 30720 |
2012 Public Observations - 2/13/12 at 7-8 pm
If the sky is clear, the West Georgia Observatory will be open to the public today. The University of West Georgia Observatory features a Cassegrain reflecting telescope having a mirror whose diameter is fourteen inches. It is mounted in an observing room whose dome has a diameter of sixteen feet. Groups or organizations may request special observations conducted by Bob Powell by calling him. Phone: 678-839-4095 - Address: University of West Georgia Observatory, 1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118 |
Seniors of the Sahara - 2/17 - 2/18 & 2/24 - 2/25/12 at 7:30 pm
Seniors of the Sahara, will be performed live on stage. There will be a Matinee on 2/25 at 1 pm. Ticket prices are: $11 Adult Admission, $9 Seniors (age 55 and older), $9 Students, $8 for groups of 15 or more. Phone: 706-935-9000, ext. 103 - Address: The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA |
Woodsongs Coffeehouse Dalton Freight Depot - 2/25/2012 at 7 pm
The Dalton Freight Depot nestled in historic downtown Dalton, Georgia where the CSX and Norfolk-Southern rails intersect is host to the WoodSongs Coffeehouse Dalton Chapter. Our WoodSongs Coffeehouse Concert Series features the very best live acoustic music that we can offer. Tickets are $8 - $5 per person. Reserved table seating is provided for season ticket holders and can be purchased on-line for $50 each or $150 for a family of four. Phone: 706-264-6950 - Address: Dalton Freight Depot, 305 S. Depot Street, Dalton, GA 30720 |
Wilderness Survival School - 2/25 - 2/6/12 at 9 am - 1 pm
Learn to survive in the wilderness. The Southeast School of Survival has joined up with Red Top Mountain State Park to bring Wilderness Survival Training each month. $5 parking fee. Phone: 770-406-1438 - Address: Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd SE, Cartersville, GA |
AKC Specialty Dog Show 2012 - 2/25 at 9 am & 2/26/12 at 8 am
Bulldog Club of Metropolitan Atlanta will be at the Callaway Livestock Pavilion in Buchanan, GA. This is an AKC Specialty Show which means only Bulldogs will be in this show. Bulldogs like UGA. We generally have about 60-70 bulldogs entered in our show, including several of the top show dogs in the country. There will be a microchip clinic on Saturday. Veterinarian Dr. Wayne Rush, of Dekalb Animal Hospital will be doing the micro chipping of dogs. The public is welcome to bring their dogs if they wish to have them micro chipped. Dogs that are not in the show are not allowed inside the building where the show is going on. Call for fee and more info. Phone: Alison Palmer at 770-646-2002 - Address: 1812 Macedonia Church Rd., Buchanan, Georgia |
| March |
Civil War-era China Exhibit - 3/1 - 3/3, 3/5 - 3/10, 3/12 - 3/17, 3/19 - 3/24 & 3/26 - 3/31/12
Discover the world's largest personal collection of Civil War-era china. On loan from a local collector, this collection will be displayed in the Martha Berry Museum. Learn the history of Martha Berry's father's role in the Civil War and about the property before the Berry's lived at Oak Hill. Shows at 10am-5pm. Phone: 706-368-6789- Address: Martha Berry Museum, 24 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Rome, GA 30161 |
Snake Creek Gap 6 Mountain Time Trial - 3/3/12
Whether it's the 17 or 34 mile route, the route along northwest Georgia's scenic Pinhoti Trail offers some of the most challenging course in the southeastern United States! Come to watch, volunteer or participate! For all the details, visit website. Address: 305 South Depot Street, Dalton, GA 30720 - Website: www.nwgasorba.org - Directions to the Start: I-75, Exit 333, Walnut Avenue, Dalton, GA From the exit ramp, head west up the mountain (road name changes to Dug Gap Battle Road). Parking is in the bottom gravel lot at the NW GA Trade and Convention Center. |
The Appointment - 3/4/12 at 3 pm
What kind of appointment? When will it happen? We welcome you to bring your family and enjoy this fascinating program. Admission is free and no reservation is needed. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early because the room is very dark after the program begins. This year we are offering a variety of subjects. Videos on the heavens, butterflies, space, and a thought provoking story video will be shown. Admission is free and no reservation is needed. Phone: 706-337-2775 - Address: Sunrise Planetarium, Camp Sunrise, 1427 Slate Mine Rd. SE, Fairmount, GA |
2012 Youth Art Month - 3/6/2012 - 3/22/2012
Join us on March 6, 2012 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, as we are introduced to Georgia's future artists. Art from our community's youth grades k-12. This is always a wonderful experience. Artist members are encouraged to attend, meet and talk wtih these budding artists. This exhibit will remain on display through March 22, 2012. Free fun event! However, donations are appreciated. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Spirit of Steel Knife Show - 3/9 - 3/11/2012 - Call for times
Take on the knife show experience as the most knowledgable dealers and collectors in the world display their handmade, vintage, military and collections items. Thousands of knives to buy, sell and trade from hundreds of collectors and dealers! Tickets are $7. Phone: 706-272-7676 or toll free at 800-824-7469 - Address: Northwest GA Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, GA 30720 |
9th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering - 3/8 - 3/11/12
Join us for a celebration of the West including concerts; children's activities; banjo, mandolin, guitar, and fiddle competitions; chuck wagon and Dutch oven cooking contests; a poetry writing workshop; cowboy church; finals of the Georgia Youth Cowboy Poetry Contest and much more. Phone: 770-387-1300 - Address: Booth Wesern Art Museum, 501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120 |
Spirit of Steel Knife Show - 3/9 at 2am-6pm, 3/10 at 9am-6pm & 3/11 at 9am-3pm
The Spirit of Steel Knife Show will be at the Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center March10-11. Collector Knives will be on display and visitors will have a chance to meet other knife enthusiasts and learn from knowledgeable dealers and collectors. Phone: 706-272-7676 - Address: 2211 Dug Gap, Battle Road, Dalton, GA 30720 |
2012 Public Observations - 3/12/12 at 8:30 - 9:30 pm
If the sky is clear, the West Georgia Observatory will be open to the public today. The University of West Georgia Observatory features a Cassegrain reflecting telescope having a mirror whose diameter is fourteen inches. It is mounted in an observing room whose dome has a diameter of sixteen feet. Groups or organizations may request special observations conducted by Bob Powell by calling him. Phone: 678-839-4095 - Address: University of West Georgia Observatory, 1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118 |
Artifact Identification Day at Etowah - 3/17/2012 at 10 am - 4 pm
A professional archaeologist will be available to date and identify artifacts brought in by visitors. Many interesting and spectacular items will be shown. Bring your artifacts, heirlooms and imagination for a day of fun and learning for all ages. Handicap Accessible event. Cost is $3.50-$5 plus tax. Phone: 770-387-3747 - Address: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 |
Berry Half Marathon/10k/5k - 3/17/12 at 8am-1pm
We invite you to experience the largest campus in the world - Berry College's 26,000 acre wonderland, packed with miles and miles of historic buildings, pristine forest, and diverse wildlife. Run among some of Berry's 10,000+ deer and enjoy the hospitality of our school/college volunteers! Visit website for info. Address: 402, Civic Center Dr., Rome, GA 30161 - Websitehttp://www.halfmarathons.net/usa_half_marathons_georgia_berry_half_marathon.html |
Harlem Globetrotters - 3/19/12
Some of the most recognizable names in basketball history have entertained audiences in the Globetrotter uniform. The Globetrotters have played more than 25,000 games, entertaining everyone from Presidents to Popes! Call for time and ticket cost. Phone: 800-824-7469 - Address: 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, GA 30720 |
2012 Writers' Conference - 3/30 at 5-7 pm & 3/31/2012 at 8:30 am - 5 pm
A reception on Friday, March 30, 2012 will be open to the public. Fees for participants are $60-$70. Call for more info. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Woodsongs Coffeehouse Dalton Freight Depot - 3/31/2012 at 7 pm
The Dalton Freight Depot nestled in historic downtown Dalton, Georgia where the CSX and Norfolk-Southern rails intersect is host to the WoodSongs Coffeehouse Dalton Chapter. Our WoodSongs Coffeehouse Concert Series features the very best live acoustic music that we can offer. Tickets are $8 - $5 per person. Reserved table seating is provided for season ticket holders and can be purchased on-line for $50 each or $150 for a family of four. Phone: 706-264-6950 - Address: Dalton Freight Depot, 305 S. Depot Street, Dalton, GA 30720 |
Watercolor with Billie F. Mathis - 3/30 - 4/27/2012
Billie f. Mathis will be presenting a Watercolor exhibit in the Richard Low Evans Gallery with an opening reception March 30, 2012 from 5 to 7 pm. This reception will, also, open the 15th Annual Writers' conference and our Artists in Residence: Estelle Schwarz & Janet Smith. This evening will be full of art and fun. A combined treat of literary and visual creative individuals. Bille f Mathis's watercolors are a waterfall of color. Her subject matter is very diverse and her technique varies, while her executiion and control of her medium is masterful. Join us for a delightful evening and be the first to see this marvelous exhibit. Free fun event! However, donations are appreciated. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Artist in Residence: Estelle Schwarz & Janet Smith - 3/30 - 6/22/2012
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association is proud to present the Second Quarter Artists in Residence, Estelle Schwarz, Pastel Artist; and Janet Smith, Clay Sculptor. Don't miss this Mother & Daughter Art Team. Both are part of the growing Georgia Art Community. Artist in Residence: The Pastels of Estelle Schwarz & the Pottery of Janet Smith. Amazing pastel and plein aire artist, Estelle Schwarz will be the artist in residence for April/May/June in the John & Evelyn Branch Artist in Residence Gallery. joining Estelle will be her daughter, Janet Smith, who will delight you with her pottery designs. The exhibit will be on display during regular business hours. Don't miss
this opportunity to enjoy the color, design, and technique of these wonderful artists. Free fun event! However, donations are appreciated. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Easter Egg Hunt - 3/31/2012 at 11 am
Over 6000 hidden Easter Eggs for children ages 1-12! Sponsored by the Tallapoosa Police Dept. Free fun event! Phone: 770-574-2345 - Address: Rayford Roberts Ball Park, Broad St., Tallapoosa, GA |
| April |
Privileged Planet – A Marvelous Earth - 4/1/12 at 3 pm
Followed by a ride on the camp train. Allow 1/2 hour extra time for the train ride. We welcome you to bring your family and enjoy this fascinating program. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early because the room is very dark after the program begins. This year we are offering a variety of subjects. Videos on the heavens, butterflies, space, and a thought provoking story video will be shown. Admission is free and no reservation is needed. Phone: 706-337-2775 - Address: Sunrise Planetarium, Camp Sunrise, 1427 Slate Mine Rd. SE, Fairmount, GA |
Watercolor with Billie F. Mathis - 4/1 - 4/27/2012
Billie f. Mathis will be presenting a Watercolor exhibit in the Richard Low Evans Gallery with an opening reception March 30, 2012 from 5 to 7 pm. This reception will, also, open the 15th Annual Writers' conference and our Artists in Residence: Estelle Schwarz & Janet Smith. This evening will be full of art and fun. A combined treat of literary and visual creative individuals. Bille f Mathis's watercolors are a waterfall of color. Her subject matter is very diverse and her technique varies, while her executiion and control of her medium is masterful. Join us for a delightful evening and be the first to see this marvelous exhibit. Free fun event! However, donations are appreciated. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Artist in Residence: Estelle Schwarz & Janet Smith - 4/1 - 6/22/2012
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association is proud to present the Second Quarter Artists in Residence, Estelle Schwarz, Pastel Artist; and Janet Smith, Clay Sculptor. Don't miss this Mother & Daughter Art Team. Both are part of the growing Georgia Art Community. Artist in Residence: The Pastels of Estelle Schwarz & the Pottery of Janet Smith. Amazing pastel and plein aire artist, Estelle Schwarz will be the artist in residence for April/May/June in the John & Evelyn Branch Artist in Residence Gallery. joining Estelle will be her daughter, Janet Smith, who will delight you with her pottery designs. The exhibit will be on display during regular business hours. Don't miss
this opportunity to enjoy the color, design, and technique of these wonderful artists. Free fun event! However, donations are appreciated. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Civil War-era China Exhibit - 4/2-4/7, 4/9-4/14, 4/16-4/21, 4/23-4/28, 4/30/12 at 10am-5pm
Discover the world's largest personal collection of Civil War-era china. On loan from a local collector, this collection will be displayed in the Martha Berry Museum. Learn the history of Martha Berry's father's role in the Civil War and about the property before the Berry's lived at Oak Hill. Phone: 706-368-6789- Address: Martha Berry Museum, 24 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Rome, GA |
Tom Clayton Memorial Car Cruise - 4/7/2012 at 5-8 pm
One of the largest car shows in the Southeast with 400 classic vehicles each month. Best in Show plaque awarded monthly. Visit website for more info. Free fun event!
Location: Historic downtown Cartersville - Website: http://www.cvillemainst.com/events.html |
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Easter Egg-spress - 4/7/2012 at 4 pm
Children ride the train with the Easter Bunny. A real treat for the kids. An activity filled, fun train ride with the Easter Bunny. The trip is 2 hours, beginning and ending in historic downtown Blue Ridge. Phone: toll free at 800-934-1898 - Address: Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, 241 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Dogwood Arts and Crafts Fair 2012 - 4/14/12 at 8am-6pm
Fair offers a variety of hand make crafts as well as demonstrations by local artisans. Phone: 678-378-3795 - Address: 70 Murphy Campus Blvd, Tallapoosa, GA 30182 |
Native American Tools & Weapons - 4/14/2012 at 10 am - 4 pm
Learn from an expert how to make, use and care for ancient tools and weapons. See why their uses often meant survival. Also explore the earthen mounds and visit the museum. Handicap Accessible event. Cost is $3.50-$5. Phone: 770-387-3747 - Address: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 |
Dogwood Dash 5K Run/Walk 2012 - 4/14/12 at 8am
Join us in Tallapoosa for the Inaugural Dogwood Dash 5K Walk/Run on Second weekend in April sponsored by the Tallapoosa Lions Club. 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 after the race for Tallapoosa's Annual Dogwood Fair! Phone: 770-574-2482 Address: Head Ave., Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
Torchlight Tour - 4/14/2012 at 7-10 pm
See Etowah as people did long ago. Step back in time as you walk a torch-lit path and explore illuminated mounds, including the 63-foot high Mound A, home of the highest Etowah chief. Handicap Accessible event. Cost is $3.50-$5. Phone: 770-387-3747 - Address: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 |
Bremen Car Cruise 2012 - 4/14/12 at 5pm
Enjoy an evening of nostalgia and browse the antique cars & trucks along the main street in Bremen. Enjoy a hot dog & coke while you step back in time. Free fun event! Phone: 770-301-8782 - Address: 70 Murphy Campus Blvd., Waco, GA 30182 |
15th Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Bike Race - 4/14/12
A challenging contest with lots of surprises and some of the most stunning scenery anywhere -- plus the famous Blue Ridge hospitality racers have come to expect and enjoy. So get your team ready to run, paddle, mountain bike and navigate in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. Up to 100 co-ed teams of three (plus one support person) will run along the forested trails of the Chattahoochee National Forest, paddle on the Toccoa River and/or Lake Blue Ridge, mountain bike steep trails and complete mystery challenges along the way. Phone: 706-632-5680 - Address; 152 Orvin Lance Drive, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Atlanta Steeplechase - 4/14/2012
Enjoy an incredible day of horse racing, tailgating and family fun in northwest Georgia. The Atlanta Steeplechase is an incredible day of horse racing, tailgating, picnicking and family fun set in the northwest Georgia countryside. The gates open at 9 a.m. for this all-day event that includes live music, an air show, petting zoo, pony rides, terrier and pig races, shopping, and of course the thrilling sport of steeplechase. Tickets by advance reservation. Call for info. Phone: 770-387-1357 - Address: One Friendship Plaza, Cartersville, GA 30120 |
2012 Public Observations - 4/16/12 at 9:30 - 10:30 pm
If the sky is clear, the West Georgia Observatory will be open to the public today. The University of West Georgia Observatory features a Cassegrain reflecting telescope having a mirror whose diameter is fourteen inches. It is mounted in an observing room whose dome has a diameter of sixteen feet. Groups or organizations may request special observations conducted by Bob Powell by calling him. Phone: 678-839-4095 - Address: University of West Georgia Observatory, 1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118 |
Gardeners’ Circle of Life - 4/20 - 4/21/12 at 8 am - 5 pm
Cherokee County Master Gardeners presents “Gardeners’ Circle of Life”, State Conference, Georgia Master Gardener Association. This event is open to everyone, not only master gardeners. April 20, registration begins at 8 am., with many different events planned for the day. You can take a tour of the Funk Heritage Center, go for a guided tour through Burgess Arboretum, tour Gibbs Garden, participate in a hands-on craft workshop or meet and shop with our vendors. Then later in the evening you can join us at the Meet and Greet being able to interact with our speakers and members. April 21, the Conference begins. Phone: 770-479-0418 Address: Conference Center at 'The Bluffs', 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton, Georgia 30114 |
Jasper Juried Fine ArtFest in Jasper, GA - 4/21 & 4/22/12 at 10am
Over 60 artists works. Saturday features a Model A Show, and both days will showcase music, performing arts, children's art activities, food, and much more. Visit website for more info. Location: Downtown Jasper, GA - Website: http://www.jasperartfest.org/ |
47th Annual Atlanta Steeplechase 2012 - 4/21/12 at 9am-6pm
The Atlanta Steeplechase is an incredible day of horse racing, tailgating, picnicking and family fun set in the northwest Georgia countryside. The gates open at 9 a.m. for this all-day event that includes live music, an air show, petting zoo, pony rides, terrier and pig races, shopping, and of course the thrilling sport of steeplechase. Tickets by advance reservation. Phone: 770-387-1357 Address: One Friendship Plaza, Cartersville, GA 30120 |
Blue Ridge Spring Fest 2012 - 4/21 & 4/22/12
Annual arts and crafts, entertainment and more at the Blue Ridge Farmers Market. Location: Downtown Blue Ridge, GA |
Antiques & Arts in Adairsville - 4/21 at 10am-6pm & 4/22/12 at 12pm & 5pm
Join us in Adairsville for this event featuring fine arts and antiques. Georgia's first city to be listed in its entirety on the National Register of Historic Places welcomes some of the top antiques dealers and artists in the U.S. for this two-day outdoor festival. The festival is open Saturday 10 AM-6 PM, and Sunday Noon-5 PM. Vendor applications are available online at www.AdairsvilleInApril.com. Free admission and parking! Directions: Adairsville is located in North Georgia half-way between Atlanta and Chattanooga, TN. Take I-75 Exit 306, go west on GA 140 one mile, go straight at intersection with US 41, then left onto Main Street. Continue one mile to Historic Downtown Adairsville on right.Address: 101 Public Square, Adairsville, GA 30103 |
Jasper ArtFest - 4/21 at 10 am - 6 pm & 4/22/2012 at 10 am - 4 pm
Juried Fine Arts Festival in Jasper, GA. Over 60 artists works. Saturday features a Model A Show, and both days will showcase music, performing arts, children's art activities, food, and much more. Eighty artists will be showing and selling their work on Main Street in downtown Jasper, GA. Musicians will be performing folk/country throughout the venue. The Jasper Optimist Club will be holding their annual "Flapjack Run" at 9:00 AM on Saturday morning. This is a 5K run to benefit charity, and will be followed by a pancake breakfast catered by 61 Main. There will be food available at the show from our vendors. Come join us for a weekend of fun and a peek at some vary nice art! For more information, visit their website at www.JasperArtFest.org |
Ricky Skaggs at Mill Town 2012 - 4/27/2012 at 7 pm
Mill Town Music Hall is a concert venue located in Bremen, GA specializing in family friendly entertainment. Ricky Skaggs will perform. The diverse and masterful tones made by the gifted Skaggs come from a life dedicated to playing music that is both fed by the soul and felt by the heart. Call for tickets. Phone: 770-537-6455 - Address: 1031 Alabama Ave., Bremen, GA |
48th Annual Georgia Numismatic Coin Show - 4/27 - 4/29 at 10am tp 3pm
Over 1,500 collectors and dealers from around the country come together in the beautiful mountains of northwest Georgia for the best coin show in the state. Call for tickets info. Phone: 706-272-7676 Address: 2211 Dug Gap, Battle Rd, Dalton GA 30720 |
More Than a Taste of Calhoun - 4/28/12 at 10am-5pm
Mark your calendars for one of Calhoun's biggest events! Get ready to sample the best 'Taste' yet! Downtown Calhoun is the place to be when citizens gather for another taste of what's great about small-town living. Enticing food, live music, talented storytellers, and handmade crafts. Phone: 706-625-3200 - Address: 300 S. Wall St., Calhoun, GA 30701 |
Civil War Comes Alive - 4/28/2012
This event will bring the Civil War to life as we reflect back on the events of 150 years ago. Re-enactors will offer displays and presentations on weapons, cannon firings, encampments, music, food, signaling, the home front and much more. Call for times, cost and info. Phone: 770-387-1300 - Address: Booth Western Art Museum, 501 Museum Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120 |
148th Annual Kingston Confederate Memorial Day Service - 4/29/2012
Kingston has honored the slain Civil War soldiers interred here since April 23, 1865, making this the oldest continuous military memorial service in America. Today, 250 unknown Confederate soldiers and four unknown Union soldiers rest here. Call for more info. Phone: 770-336-5540 - Address: 13 E Main St., Kingston, GA 30145 |
| May |
Civil War-era China Exhibit - 5/1-5/5, 5/7-5/12. 5/14-5/19, 5/21-5/26 & 5/28-5/31/12
Discover the world's largest personal collection of Civil War-era china. On loan from a local collector, this collection will be displayed in the Martha Berry Museum. Learn the history of Martha Berry's father's role in the Civil War and about the property before the Berry's lived at Oak Hill. Shows at 10am-5pm. Phone: 706-368-6789- Address: Martha Berry Museum, 24 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Rome, GA 30161 |
Artist in Residence: Estelle Schwarz & Janet Smith - 5/1 - 6/22/2012
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association is proud to present the Second Quarter Artists in Residence, Estelle Schwarz, Pastel Artist; and Janet Smith, Clay Sculptor. Don't miss this Mother & Daughter Art Team. Both are part of the growing Georgia Art Community. Artist in Residence: The Pastels of Estelle Schwarz & the Pottery of Janet Smith. Amazing pastel and plein aire artist, Estelle Schwarz will be the artist in residence for April/May/June in the John & Evelyn Branch Artist in Residence Gallery. joining Estelle will be her daughter, Janet Smith, who will delight you with her pottery designs. The exhibit will be on display during regular business hours. Don't miss
this opportunity to enjoy the color, design, and technique of these wonderful artists. Free fun event! However, donations are appreciated. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Spring Plein Aire Festival & Exhibit - 5/4 - 5/27/2012
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association invites artists from across the country to celebrate spring by painting beautiful Fannin County. The art created will be judged and prizes awarded. The Art will be exhibited in the Plein Aire Gallery from May 6 through May 27, 2012. The Plein Aire Exhibit is free and open to the public. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Mayfest - 5/5/12 at 9am-4pm
Arts, crafts, food and entertainment abound at Carrollton's largest annual arts and crafts festival in the heart of historic Carrollton. Phone: 770-832-6901 Address: Adamson Square, Downrown Carrollton, GA 30117 |
Metamorphos - 5/6/12 at 3 pm
This is video on the butterfly. Watch a butterfly lay an egg. Followed by a ride on the camp train. Allow 1/2 hour extra time for the train ride. We welcome you to bring your family and enjoy this fascinating program. Admission is free and no reservation is needed. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early because the room is very dark after the program begins. This year we are offering a variety of subjects. Videos on the heavens, butterflies, space, and a thought provoking story video will be shown. Admission is free and no reservation is needed. Phone: 706-337-2775 - Address: Sunrise Planetarium, Camp Sunrise, 1427 Slate Mine Rd. SE, Fairmount, GA |
2012 Public Observations - 5/7/12 at 9:30 - 10:30 pm
If the sky is clear, the West Georgia Observatory will be open to the public today. The University of West Georgia Observatory features a Cassegrain reflecting telescope having a mirror whose diameter is fourteen inches. It is mounted in an observing room whose dome has a diameter of sixteen feet. Groups or organizations may request special observations conducted by Bob Powell by calling him. Phone: 678-839-4095 - Address: University of West Georgia Observatory, 1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118 |
Tour of Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground - 5/11/12 at 9:30 am - 5 pm
The Laurel District of the Garden Club of Georgia is hosting a tour of the Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground as a fundraiser for the Garden Club of Georgia Historic Landscape and Garden Fund. This fund awards grants to historic landscape and gardens throughout the State of Georgia.
The $35 fee includes a tour of Eight Manor House Gardens, Eight Valley Gardens and a box lunch. Also available are the Garden Gift Shop, Arbor Cafe and Tram ride to the Manor House ($5.00)
Phone Contacts: Mary Ellen Roos (770-345-2498), Jennie Byers (770-735-2062 for info or Beverly Glanek to register (770-591-9347) - Location: Gibbs Drive, just off Yellow Creek Road in Ball Ground, GA |
Bremen Car Cruise 2012 - 5/12/12 at 5pm
Enjoy an evening of nostalgia and browse the antique cars & trucks along the main street in Bremen. Enjoy a hot dog & coke while you step back in time. Free fun event! Phone: 770-301-8782 - Address: 70 Murphy Campus Blvd., Waco, GA 30182 |
The Georgia String Band Festival - 5/12/12 at 12am-10pm
Enjoy String band, fiddle, banjo & buck dancing competitions. Open jam sessions. Featuring traditional old time music interpreted by some of today's finest artists. Phone: 706-629-2599 - Address: 212 South Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701 |
50th Anniversary of New Echota State Historic Site - 5/12/12
Our official dedication was held on May 12, 1962. We'll celebrate 50 years of New Echota Historic Site memories. Mark your calendar for this fun celebration. Call for price, times and more info. Phone: 706-624-1321 - Address: New Echota Historic Site, 1211 Chatsworth Hwy NE, Calhoun, GA 30701 |
Trout Rodeo - 5/12/12 at 8am-4pm
For children 15 & under, senior citizens and handicapped individuals. Includes fishing, prizes, food and fun. Phone: 770-646-3604 - Address: Smiths's Farms, 2587 Corinth-Poseyville Rd, Bremen, GA 30110 |
Fair on the Square Buchanan - 5/12/12
Enjoy a charming small-town fair in rural Georgia around a lovely restored landmark courthouse. Food, entertainment, history and games. Arts and crafts. Haralson County Master Gardeners (HCMG) will hold their annual fund raiser Plant Sale at the Little Creek School House, located just off the square in downtown Buchanan. In conjunction with the Fair on the Square. Roses, Hosta, Iris, Daylily, Forsythia and many more will be available at super prices. The sale will start at 8 am and the One Room School House will be open for visits. Phone: Raymond Priest at 770-301-8782 - Location: On the Square in Buchanan, Georgia |
US 11 Antique Alley and Yard Sale - 5/17 - 5/20/12 at 6:30 am
Featuring antiques, crafts, food vendors and fun for the family! Antique Alley centers in Trenton, GA, and follows Hwy US 11 north and south, to Meridian, MS and Bristol, VA. Phone: 888-805-4740 - Address: US Highway 11, Trenton, GA 30752 |
"State of Dade" Heritage Festival - 5/17-5/18 at 5-10pm & 5/19/12 at 12am-10pm
"State of Dade" Heritage Festival celebrating the Independent State of Dade's return to the Union. Play Reenactment of Atlanta Radio Station National Broadcast when Dade rejoined the union on July 4,1945. Artist, Music,Antique car show, Motorcycle show, and Vendors. Phone: 706-657-4488 - Address: US Hwy 11, Mulitiple Venues, Trenton, GA 30752 |
Possum Pickin Blugrass Concert 2012 - 5/19/12 at 7 - 9:30pm
Bring a chair and join your friends on Head Avenue, Tallapoosa. Concerts eaturing live bands from West Georgia and East Alabama. Free fun event! Phone: 770-315-3986 - Location: Head Ave., Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
36th Annual Arts in the Park - 5/26 - 5/27/2012 at 10 am - 5 pm
The Blue Ridge Downtown City park hosts over 15,000 people each Memorial Day Weekend showcasing the art of 175+ artists and craftsmen. Join us as we present this juried, fine arts and crafts festival Memorial Day weekend. Food, fun, music, art, more. Join us, enjoy a wonderful art-filled weekend and support the arts. $5 admission fee. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
| June |
Artist in Residence: Estelle Schwarz & Janet Smith - 6/1 - 6/22/2012
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association is proud to present the Second Quarter Artists in Residence, Estelle Schwarz, Pastel Artist; and Janet Smith, Clay Sculptor. Don't miss this Mother & Daughter Art Team. Both are part of the growing Georgia Art Community. Artist in Residence: The Pastels of Estelle Schwarz & the Pottery of Janet Smith. Amazing pastel and plein aire artist, Estelle Schwarz will be the artist in residence for April/May/June in the John & Evelyn Branch Artist in Residence Gallery. joining Estelle will be her daughter, Janet Smith, who will delight you with her pottery designs. The exhibit will be on display during regular business hours. Don't miss
this opportunity to enjoy the color, design, and technique of these wonderful artists. Free fun event! However, donations are appreciated. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Veteran's Association 16th Annual Bar-B-Q 2012 - 6/2/12 at 10am-4pm
The Saturday after Memorial Day Weekend in Tallapoosa at Helton Howland Park. Features BBQ and a car show. Phone: 770-630-8946 - Location: Helton Howland Park, Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
2012 Bicycle Ride Across Georgia - 6/2 - 6/9/12
The annual Bicycle Ride Across Georgia is returning again! Come explore the state at the slower pace of a bicycle ride. Rest stops will be approximately every 15 miles. Towns visited are always excited to see us! Enjoy great entertainment each night and meet great people. See website for more info. Location: Rossville, GA - Website: http://www.brag.org/brag2.html |
Bremen Car Cruise 2012 - 6/9/12 at 5pm
Enjoy an evening of nostalgia and browse the antique cars & trucks along the main street in Bremen. Enjoy a hot dog & coke while you step back in time. Free fun event! Phone: 770-301-8782 - Address: 70 Murphy Campus Blvd., Waco, GA 30182 |
June G3 Adventure Day Camp - 6/11 - 6/15/2012 at 9 am - 4 pm
Join The Georgia Girl Guides for a week of caving, hiking, exploring, and enjoying the beauty of Cloudland Canyon. Ages 10 and up. Parents: Reserve a campsite or cabin and spend the week at this incredible park while your kids enjoy camp. $180 plus $5 parking. Phone: 706-913-7170 - Address: Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd., Rising Fawn, GA |
Possum Pickin Blugrass Concert 2012 - 6/16/12 at 7 - 9:30pm
Bring a chair and join your friends on Head Avenue, Tallapoosa. Concerts eaturing live bands from West Georgia and East Alabama. Free fun event! Phone: 770-315-3986 - Location: Head Ave., Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
| July |
July 4th Parade, Concert and Fireworks 2012 - 7/4/12 at 9:30am-10pm
Carrollton celebrates our country's birthday in style with the annual People's Parade in the morning and the Sounds of Liberty concert and fireworks extravaganza lighting up the night. Phone: 800-292-0871 - Address: 102 North Lakeshore Dr., Carrollton, GA 30117 |
Americana Fourth of July - Tallapoosa 2012 - 7/4/12 at 10am
Americana memorial service at the Veteran's Memorial and Medal of Honor Park at 10am. Followed by a Parade at 1pm. Then enjoy a day of celebration at Helton Howland Park, Tallapoosa. Activities include corn boil, watermelon, fishing, swimming, cookout, and entertainment. A fantastic display of fireworks starts at dark. Phone: 770-574-2482 - Address: Hwy 100 N., Veteran's Park, Tallapoosa, GA |
July G3 Adventure Day Camp - 7/9 - 7/13/2012 at 9 am - 4 pm
Join The Georgia Girl Guides for a week of caving, hiking, exploring, and enjoying the beauty of Cloudland Canyon. Ages 10 and up. Parents: Reserve a campsite or cabin and spend the week at this incredible park while your kids enjoy camp. $180 plus $5 parking. Phone: 706-913-7170 - Address: Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd., Rising Fawn, GA |
Bremen Car Cruise 2012 - 7/14/12 at 5pm
Enjoy an evening of nostalgia and browse the antique cars & trucks along the main street in Bremen. Enjoy a hot dog & coke while you step back in time. Free fun event! Phone: 770-301-8782 - Address: 70 Murphy Campus Blvd., Waco, GA 30182 |
Possum Pickin Blugrass Concert 2012 - 7/21/12 at 7 - 9:30pm
Bring a chair and join your friends on Head Avenue, Tallapoosa. Concerts eaturing live bands from West Georgia and East Alabama. Free fun event! Phone: 770-315-3986 - Location: Head Ave., Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
| August |
Bowdon Founders Day 2012 - 8/3 & 8/4/12 at 10am-5pm
Celebration of the founding of Bowdon, "the Friendly City." Parade, 5K run, arts, crafts, music and other activities in the heart of downtown Bowdon. Phone: 770-258-8980 - Address: Bowdon Founders Day 2012, 136 City Hall Avenue, Bowdon, GA 30108 |
Bremen Car Cruise 2012 - 8/11/12 at 5pm
Enjoy an evening of nostalgia and browse the antique cars & trucks along the main street in Bremen. Enjoy a hot dog & coke while you step back in time. Free fun event! Phone: 770-301-8782 - Address: 70 Murphy Campus Blvd., Waco, GA 30182 |
Kiwanis Rodeo - 8/17 & 8/18/12 at 5-11pm
Annual Western rodeo event with bull riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bareback, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and special events. All proceeds go to children's charities. Phone: 706-632-6644 - Address: Blue Ridge Kiwanis Fairground, 124 Jones St, Blue Ridge, GA |
Possum Pickin Blugrass Concert 2012 - 8/18/12 at 7 - 9:30pm
Bring a chair and join your friends on Head Avenue, Tallapoosa. Concerts eaturing live bands from West Georgia and East Alabama. Free fun event! Phone: 770-315-3986 - Location: Head Ave., Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
| September |
Bremen Car Cruise 2012 - 9/8/12 at 5pm
Enjoy an evening of nostalgia and browse the antique cars & trucks along the main street in Bremen. Enjoy a hot dog & coke while you step back in time. Free fun event! Phone: 770-301-8782 - Address: 70 Murphy Campus Blvd., Waco, GA 30182 |
Waco Festival 2012 - 9/8/12 at 6am-12pm
Features Arts and crafts all day. Start the day off with a wonderful Breakfast downtown, then enjoy the Parade, fun & games, ending the day with a dance for all. All Day entertainment! Lots of games and prizes. Come join the fun! Phone: 770-630-8946 - Address: Downtown Waco, 185 Atlantic Ave., Waco, GA 30182 |
Battle of Tunnel Hill Civil War Reenactment 2012 - 9/8 - 9/9/12 at 9am-4pm
The cannons blast, the horses charge, the soldiers give the Rebel yell as they clash in authentic conflict on the historic grounds of Tunnel Hill! This special event brings to life a past of good times coupled with harsh reality. There's nothing like it! Living history and exciting Civil War battle action with guns, horses and cannons reflecting the conflicts on this site in 1863-64; walk through the 1477 ft. railroad tunnel built in 1850; visit the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center; concessions available. Phone: 706-876-1571 - Address: 215 Clisby Austin Rd, Tunnel Hill, GA |
Possum Pickin Blugrass Concert 2012 - 9/15/12 at 7 - 9:30pm
Bring a chair and join your friends on Head Avenue, Tallapoosa. Concerts eaturing live bands from West Georgia and East Alabama. Free fun event! Phone: 770-315-3986 - Location: Head Ave., Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
Fall Fair on the Square - 9/15/12 at 9am-pm
Enjoy a charming small-town fair in rural Georgia around a lovely restored landmark courthouse. Food, entertainment, history and games! Admission and parking are free. Free fun event! Phone: 770-646-3369 - Address: 145 Van Wert St., Buchanan, GA 30113 |
A Taste of Carrollton - 9/21/12
Culinary carnival in the historic heart of downtown Carrollton, Adamson Square. Samples of local restaurants' fare with cooking demos and entertainment. Phone: 770-832-6901 - Location: Adamson Square, Carrollton, GA 30117 |
McIntosh Reserve Fall Festival 2012 - 9/29-9/30/12 at 10am-5pm
Native American themed fall festival with arts, crafts, activities and entertainment at the former plantation of Creek Chief William McIntosh on the banks of the scenic Chattahoochee River. Phone: 770-830-5879 - Address: McIntosh Reserve Park, 1046 W. McIntosh Circle, Whitesburg, GA 30185 |
| October |
Possum Pickin Blugrass Concert 2012 - 10/6/12 at 7 - 9:30pm
Bring a chair and join your friends on Head Avenue, Tallapoosa. Concerts eaturing live bands from West Georgia and East Alabama. Free fun event! Phone: 770-315-3986 - Location: Head Ave., Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
Heritage Day at the Marsh House 2012 - 10/6/12 at 11am-3pm
Antiques & Hand Made Items, entertainment and great food, musical entertainment, Singers, Dancers, Civil War Living History, and Marsh House Tours. Food cooked on site by Cow Camp Cook Frank Wood as seen on the Food Network! Free Admission. Phone: 706-638-5187- Address: 308 North Main St., Lafayette, GA 30728 |
An Evening at Oak Hill Cemetery - 10/6/2012
Voices will echo once again in Oak Hill Cemetery as the Bartow History Museum and StageWorks, Inc. presents "An Evening at Oak Hill." Become acquainted with some of Georgia’s most fascinating figures. Costumed actors will portray various "residents" of the cemetery, highlighting the people and stories of the Civil War. Meet Mj. General PMB Young, the youngest Major General in the CSA and Warren Aiken, the only Confederate to rise to a cabinet position during reconstruction. Call for times,tickets and more info. Phone: 770-387-2774 - Address: 4 E. Church Street, Cartersville, GA 30120 |
Bremen Car Cruise 2012 - 10/13/12 at 5pm
Enjoy an evening of nostalgia and browse the antique cars & trucks along the main street in Bremen. Enjoy a hot dog & coke while you step back in time. Free fun event! Phone: 770-301-8782 - Address: 70 Murphy Campus Blvd., Waco, GA 30182 |
City Wide Yardsale Tallapoosa - 10/6/12 at 8am-4pm
Follow the signs throughout the town for lots of treasures! Phone: 770-574-2482 - Address: Downtown Tallapoosa, Tallapoosa, GA |
Battle of Allatoona Pass - 10/6/2012
Join Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, Red Top Mountain State Park and the Etowah Valley Historical Society in commemorating this hallowed ground. Tour the hillside and the railroad cut through the pass, walk the trails, visit the star fort earthworks, and follow the old Tennessee Road just as the soldiers did in 1864. Explore daily life in the tent city. See rifle and cannon firing demonstrations. Call for times, cost and more info. Phone: 770-975-0055 - Location: Allatoona Road, Cartersville, GA 30121 |
MeccaFest Fine Arts Festival - 10/13 - 10/14/12 at 10am-5pm
MeccaFest Fine Arts delivers artwork, artists and entertainment from around the country each October in and around the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center. Phone: 770-838-1083 - Address: Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, 251 Alabama Street, Carrollton, GA 30117 |
Prater's Mill Country Fair - 10/13 - 10/14/2012 at 9 am - 5 pm
Enjoy wholesome fun for the entire family. Small Admission charged - children under 12 free with an adult. Address: Praters Mill, 5845 GA Hwy. #2, Varnell, GA 30756 |
Arts in the Park - 10/13 - 10/14/2012 at 10 am - 5 pm
Enjoy the most wonderful arts & crafts in our Appalachian Mtns. Come experience the other Fall Colors in Blue Ridge, GA. Blue Ridge, GA is one of the top art destinations in the country and features a unique shopping experience in its downtown shops and galleries, a community theater, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, the Swan Drive-In Theater, and an environment that includes pristine National Forests to hike, bike, tube, swim, hunt, fish, or just celebrate art and nature. Cost: Adult Admission $5 All Children Admitted free. Free parking in Municipal Parking Lots. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Location: Throught Blue Ridge, GA |
Bremen Towne Festival - 10/20/12 at 8am
Features parade, crafts, games and food. Phone: 770-537-6570 - Address: Downtown Bremen, Tallapoosa Street, Bremen, GA 30110 |
Bremen Downtown Trick or Treat - 10/26/12 at 3:30-5pm
Safe and fun trick or treating. Join us at the Foutain for scary stories, face painting and treats. Phone: 770-537-2331 - Location: Tallapoosa St., Bremen, GA |
Pumpkins on the Square Fall Festival - 10/27/12 at 6-9pm
Pumpkin Lighting on the Square decorated for a goulish day and evening. Children's costume contest, pet costume parade, squarecrow contest and trick or treating for the children with candy given by members of the Chamber, Downtown Development, Junior Chamber, and numerous civic organizations. Address: 111 Railway Lane, Trenton, GA 30752 |
Ghost and History Walk at the Marsh House - 10/27/12 at 6:30-11pm
Visit Marsh Monuments and graves of Confederate Soldiers and more during LaFayette's annual Ghost and History Walk at the Marsh House. The paranornmal research group
Ghosts and History of Southeastern Tennessee (GHOSTS) will be present. Tickets are $5-$10.Phone: 423-718-9918 - Address: 308 North Main St., Lafayette, GA 30728 |
Great Pumpkin Caper Buchanan - 10/29/12 at 6pm
Held on the Monday before Halloween in October on the square in Buchanan beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a costume contest, storytelling and the Lighting of the Pumpkins at 7p.m. Come enjoy the food and fun! Phone: 770-646-3369 - Address: 145 Van Wert St, Buchanan, GA |
| November |
Old Cassville Cemetery Luminaries - the Burning of Cassville - 11/3/2012 at 6 pm
Beginning at dusk (around 6 p.m.) at the Cassville Historical Society will commemorate the 147th anniversary of the burning of Cassville at the Confederate Cemetery. The illuminated tour highlights the the 300 Confederate gravesites and the burial site of CSA Gen. William T. Wofford, the Bartow County General who surrendured the last contingent of Confederate troops in Georgia. Relax with the Cassville Historical Society around a bonfire with hot dogs & roasted marshmallows. Free admission. Location: Cassville Cemetery, Cass-White Rd., Cassville, GA - Directions: I-75 North, exit 296/Cassville-White Road. Turn left. Cemetery will be on the left, about 3 miles from exit. GPS: N34 15.044 and W084 50.777. |
Annual Chili Cook Off 2012 - 11/10/12 at 10am-2pm
Charity event held Downtown Bremen on the second Saturday in November. All you can eat chili with admission from 10am to 2pm. Sponsored by the Bremen Recreation Dept. Phone: 770-537-4222 - Location: Downtown Bremen, GA |
Veteran's Freedom Ride and Parade 2012 - 11/10/12 at 10:30am
The 80 mile motorcycle ride begins at 10:30am and leads the Veteran's Day Parade through Downtown Tallapoosa. Held the Saturday before Veteran's Day in Tallapoosa. Phone: 770-537-4708 - Location: Downtown Tallapoosa, GA |
Holiday Happenings - 11/16 at 6-9 pm & 11/17/2012 at 9:30 am - 5 pm
Enjoy a fun premier shopping event. You will be able to shop in a quaint setting at The Heritage House Museum and Cultural Center in downtown Bremen. Handmade items and homemade jams and jellies, fudge cookies and cakes. Phone: Kristen at 770-537-2331 - Address: 211 Gordon St, Bremen, GA |
Christmas in Possum Snout - 11/22/2012 at 2 pm
On Thanksgiving Day in downtown Tallapoosa, businesses open at 2pm for refreshments and shopping to usher in the holiday season. Come join the food, festivities, the grand carriage rides, caroling and the Christmas specials that will truly get you in the Christmas spirit! Phone: 770-574-2482 - Location: Head Ave., Downtown Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
| December |
Festival of Trees Buchanan - 12/1/2012 at 9 am - 12 Noon
Beautiful trees displayed at the Historic Courthouse in Buchanan Enjoy a bake sale and judging of the trees. Free fun event! Phone: 770-646-3369 - Address: Historic Haralson County Courthouse, 145 Van Wert Street, Buchanan, GA 30113 |
Christmas Tour of Homes Bremen - 12/1/2012 at 4-8 pm
Sponsored by the Bremen Jr. Woman’s Club and held the first Saturday in December. Tickets are available at participating local merchants. Call for cost and more information. Phone: 770-537-6570 - Location: Bremen, GA |
Santa is Coming to Town - 12/7/2012 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 Tours of the Marsh House - 12/8 at 6-8 pm & 12/9/2012 at 4-8 pm
Enjoy one of Lafayette's historic homes, the Marsh House, in the ambiance of candlelight during the Christmas tour. The second weekend each December, the house is open for tours, with hot cider and cookies served on the side porch. Tickets are $1-$5. Phone: 706-638-5187 - Address: Marsh House, 308 North Main St., Lafayette, GA 30728 |
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