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Holiday Show & Sale - 11/21, 11/23, 11/28 & 11/30/09
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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 |
| Northeast GA Mountains |
Exhibit: Found Objects - 11/20, 11/22 & 11/24/09 - Call for times
This exhibit focuses on 3 women artists each creating artworks from “found” items. From discarded heaps, works of art that have significant social impact are created. Featured in the show will be works by Loren Schwerd, Donna Mintz and Pam Longobardi. Free fun event! Phone: 770-534-6263 - Address: Simmons Visual Arts Center, 200 Blvd, Gainesville, GA 30501 |
Exhibit: Elegance and Strength: Couture Designs by Yukinari Yao - 11/20 at 1-4 pm, 11/22 at 2-5 pm & 11/24/09 at 1-4 pm
This exhibit features unique fashion by Yukinari Yao. Yao is known for his ability to craft distinctive and versatile evening, daywear and exotic kimono designs. Free fun event!
Address: Brenau Univ., John S. Burd Performing Arts Center, 429 Academy Stt, Gainesville, GA |
Evening Star Concerts - 11/21/09 at 8 pm
Evening Star Concert series features Richard Shindell on May 9th, Johnathon Byrd on August 8th, John McCutheon on October 3rd and the Randall Bramblett Band on November 21st. Performances are held in the Historic Gym. Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, and $8 for children ages 6-17.
Phone: 706-878-3300 - Address: Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Hwy 255 North, Sautee, GA |
Appalachian Christmas at BabyLand General Hospital - 11/21/09 at 9 am - 5 pm
Santa, Face Painting, Costume Characters, Arts and Crafts, DJ and Music, Fun Stage, Prizes and more will be enjoyed by all attending. Lighting of Tree at dusk. Drawing for hand-stitched Cabbage Patch Kid. Portion of proceeds to Shriners Hospital for Children. Free admission! Also, Breakfast with Santa at 7:30 am–9 am, reservations requested, but not required - Cost $7. Phone: 706-865-2171 - Address: 300 NOK Dr., Cleveland, GA 30528 |
Various Braselton Events - 11/21/09
Parade at 10 pm, Outdoor Festival at 9am - 5 pm with booths, entertaiment and Santa's Workshop. Free fun events! Phone: Danielle Austin at 706-654-3915 - Locations: Downtown Braselton off Exit 129 on I-85 east. |
Christmas in Central Park - 11/21 at 10 am - 5 pm & 11/22/09 at 1-5 pm
Event features over 80 artists selling their creations, family entertainment and pictures with Santa. Call for fees. Phone: 770-781-2101 - Address: Central Park, 2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, GA 30040 |
Mistletoe Market & Sugar Plum Tearoom - 11/21 at 9 am - 4 pm & 11/22/09 at 11 am - 3 pm
Arts, Crafts and homemade gifts for Christmas. The Tearoom will be offering soup, sandwiches, salads and desserts. This is a great opportunity to get ahead of the Christmas shopping season and purchase something with an artistic flair. $2 admission fee. Phone: 706-896-0932 - Address: 385 Welcome Center Lane, Blairsville, GA 30512 |
The Hofbrau Riverfront Hotel overlooks the Chattahoochee River. It is in the heart of Helen, GA and surrounded by majestic NE GA mountains. This charming pet-friendly hotel features riverfront rooms, Jacuzzis, suites and a casual Restaurant. |
Honoring Families Celebration - 11/22/09 at 1-5 pm
Magic, face painting and more! Family oriented vendors from all over Northeast Georgia set up information about services they provide for families of young children. Phone: 770-536-1900 Address: The Featherbone Communiversity, 999 Chestnut St, SE, #11, Gainesville, GA |
Appalachian Thanksgiving - 11/26/2009 11 am
Experience a traditional Thanksgiving buffet with old-fashioned fun. Displays and Appalachian cultural demonstrations will be presented at the lodge. Reservations for the Thanksgiving buffet are required (space fills quickly). $5 parking. Phone: 706-265-1969 - Address: Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534 - Located 15 miles NW of Dawsonville on GA Hwy 52. Take Hwy 53 west to Hwy 183 N to Hwy 52 E |
Walk Off The Turkey With A Hike - 11/27/09 at 10 am - 2 pm
Take a guided hike through the gorge floor to work off those extra pounds you ate over Thanksgiving. This hike is strenuous and involves climbing over and under rocks and logs, jumping from rock to rock, and possibly getting your feet wet. Participants must be 10 or older. Register in advance. $5 per a person plus $5 parking. Phone: 706-754-7981
Address: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr., Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 |
Lighting of the Village - 11/27/09 at 6 pm
Come join our annual tree lighting in the . Musical entertainment begins in the bandshell at 2:00 PM. The tree & village magically come to life at 6 pm. Mr. & Mrs. Santa will be in the bandshell to hear those special requests. Call for fees and more info. Phone: 800-858-8027
Address: Market Platz, 724 Brucken Strasse,Helen, GA 30545 |
2009 Festival of Trees - 11/27 - 11/30/2009
View beautifully decorated trees throughout Unicoi lodge. This event is hosted by White County Chamber of Commerce. $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Hwy 356, Helen, GA 30545 - Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356. |
Old-Fashioned Christmas - 11/28/09 at 5-9 pm
Festivities start with the Lighting of the Square and a hometown parade bringing Santa to town. Plenty of other festive holiday events continue almost daily throughout December until after New Year’s with caroling, entertainment, wine sampling, live theater Christmas events, and much more. Call for fees. Phone: 706-864-3711 - Address: 13 South Park St, Dahlonega, GA 30533 |
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Elf Workshop - 11/20/09 at 6-8 pm
Calling all Santa’s Helpers! Come jingle your bells and make a masterpiece that can be used as a gift! Refreshments, games and holiday fun! Ages 4-10; $7/person; pre-register by 11/6, call - Code: RJCC14309. Phone: 770-822-5414 - Address: Dacula Activity Building, 2735 Old Auburn Ave., Dacula, GA |
Asheville in Atlanta - 11/20 - 11/21/09
Mudfire Studio Gallery welcomes back guest curator Kyle Carpenter for an exhibit of functional pottery and decorative clay by North Carolina artists. This year for 'Asheville in Atlanta,' Kyle selected the works of Jennifer Hoolihan, John Britt, Karen Newgard and Lindsay Rogers to represent the region in this annual invitational event. Fans and collectors can meet the artists and
experience world-class clay by some of the top studio potters in the Southeast at the artist
reception on October 10 from 5-9pm. Phone: 404-377-8033 - Address: MudFire Clayworks and Gallery, 175 Laredo Dr, Decatur, GA 30030 |
Holiday Window Contest - 11/20 - 11/27/09
Get your family, friends, neighbors and teams together for a friendly competition! Have some painting fun on the front windows of our building! Bring your creativity during our regular hours and we’ll provide all the supplies! This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland”. Prizes given for 1st & 2nd place based on creativity and use of the theme. All ages; $5/window (one window per group); pre-register, call - Code: LSCC14351. Phone: 770-723-9516 - Address: Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center, 4651 Britt Rd., Norcross, GA |
Documented Rights - 11/20-11/21 & 11/24-11/28/09 at 8:30 am - 5 pm
Featuring more than 80 documents, images, photographs and sound recordings that exemplify the depth of records in the National Archives chronicling the evolution of human and civil rights in the United States. From a slave manifest dated 1844 to the 5 cases that comprised the 1984 Brown v Board of Education decision, the exhibit gives voice to those who fought for or championed personal rights and freedoms. Each of the exhibits 5 historic theaters features a signature personality and thematic song intended to evoke the memories, longing and challenges of the time.
Phone: 770-968-2100 - Address: National Archives at Atlanta, 5780 Jonesboro Rd, Morrow, GA |
Live A Patio Lifestyle in Your Garden - 11/21/09 at 11 am - 1 pm
Tara Dillard is a designer, writer, speaker and a joy to listen to. Create an outdoor room you'll truly use and raise property value at the same time. Designing the patio/deck, materials, plants/pots, furnishings, arbors, ceiling fans, lighting, and color choices. Cost: $5.
Phone: 404-244-4881 - Address: DeKalb County Cooperative Extension, 2390 Wildcat Road, Decatur, GA |
 Enjoy great fun! Historic Banning Mills has it all! Featuring lodging, delicious meals and loads of outdoor adventures. Check out the amazing Tree Flight Zip Line Canopy Tours. Great for getaways, family and group trips. |
Saturday Mountain Hike - 11/21/2009 at 10 am - 1:30 pm
These ranger-led hikes depart from the nature center and are for participants in good physical condition. Register and pay in advance. This program must have at least five hikers or it will be cancelled. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. Phone: 770-389-7801 - Address: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 Ga. Hwy. 155, SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281 - Located 18 miles SE of Atlanta on Ga. Hwy. 155 via 120 exit #68. |
Line Dance-a-thon - 11/21/09 at 6 pm - Midnight
Can you boot-scoot your boogie? Join us for nothing but line dancing! Bring a snack to share, drinks will be provided. Age 13-up; $5/person for early registration; $8/person the week prior to the event, call - Code: SHAB14302. Phone: 770-814-4914 - Address: Shorty Howell Park, Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth, GA |
New Manchester History Hike - 11/21 & 11/28/2009 at 1-3 pm
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead us to the ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek valley. This historian or ranger-led hike will include going inside the impressive mill ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids (both providing great photo opportunities). $1-$2 plus $5 parking.
Phone: 770-732-5871 - Address: Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122 - Directions: Take I-20 W from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Rd, turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Rd, go 2 miles and turn left on Mount Vernon Rd. |
Christmas in Roswell - 11/23 - 11/28/2009 at 10 am - 4 pm
Experience the wonder and excitement of Christmas in Roswell with tours of historic homes dressed in seasonal splendor, reenactments, high teas, candlelight tours, musical performances, ghost walks, dance, theatre and more. Roswell’s 640 acre historic district comes alive with festivities, great dining, holiday shopping, and the lodging facilities to encourage you to stay a while. Phone: 770-640-3253 or 800-766-7935 - Address: 617 Atlanta St, Roswell, GA 30075 |
Roswell Garden Club - 11/24/09 at 10 am - 12 Noon
Program: Blue Birds. Free fun event! Phone: 770-650-4607 - Address: Roswell Area Park, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA |
Wine Tasting - 11/24 & 11/26/09 at 6-8 pm
Join us each week to sample 6 wines. Prices range from $6 to $15 for the wine tastings. You may also enjoy a glass of wine and appetizers.
Phone: 770-916-2800 - Address: 2959 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 |
22nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Lighting of the Tree - 11/26/09 at 5:30-8:30pm
Carriage rides, self-guided tours of the decorated courthouse and the tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy this traditional outdoor festival beginning with holiday entertainment in the gazebo by the ‘Class Act Band’, trolley rides, dancers, other exciting performances; and of course, Santa’s big arrival! Bring your camera for a quick visit on the lawn in Santa’s sleigh! Free fun event! Face painting and food vendors available for a fee. Phone: 770-822-5450 - Address: Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA |
Santa's Arrival to Downtown Newnan - 11/27/09 at 6-8 pm
Children of all ages come downtown to see Santa arrive to downtown Historic Newnan to light the Christmas tree. Children bring your wish list and parents bring your cameras.
Phone: 770-253-8283 - Location: Historic Downtown Newnan Square, N. Court Square, Newnan, GA 30263 |
Advanced Fly Fishing Clinic - 11/28/2009 at 10 am - 12 pm
Clinic is for graduates of our Basic Fly Fishing Clinic and Experienced Fly Fisherman, and will focus on “On the Water Techniques.” We begin at the Rockdale River Trail parking and then head to the lake for advanced casting technique instructions (Steeple Caste, Roll Cast, and Double-haul Casting), line mending, reading the water and entomology. Cost: $12-$15, park $3.
Phone: 770-389-7801 - Location: Panola Mountain State Park, 2600 GA Hwy 155, Stockbridge
Directions: 18 miles southeast of Atlanta on GA Hwy 155 via 120 exit #68. |
Wreath Decorating Contest - 11/28 - 12/5/09
Get in the holiday spirit by entering your special wreath in our friendly competition--you could win a prize! Voting is free and open to the public. All ages; $5/entry; pre-registration required, call - Code: BPCC14325. Phone: 770-614-2060 - Address: Bogan Park Community Recreation Center, 2723 North Bogan Rd., Buford, GA |
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Exhibition: Walter MacEwen: An American Expatriate Revisited - 11/20 - 11/30/09
Walter MacEwen was one of the most highly decorated American artists of the late 19th century. This exhibition features works from many private and public collections. Call for admission.
Phone: 912-790-8800 - Address: Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA |
Dutch Utopia: American Artists in Holland, 1880-1914 - 11/20 - 11/30/09
Featuring the first major exhibition to explore the little-known but fascinating phenomenon of American artists settling or working in Holland around the turn of the twentieth century.
Phone: 912-790-8800 - Address: Telfair's Jepson Center for the Arts, Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA |
Christmas 1886 with the Gordons - 11/20 - 11/24 & 11/26-11/30/09 - Call for times
Step back in time at the Juliette Low Birthplace, beautifully decorated for the holidays. Explore customs during the Victorian era. The table is set for Christmas dinner, the stockings are ready in Mama’s bedroom, and the vintage “Game of Merry Christmas” is out. Come for a taste of Christmas 1886. Parking is available at meters on the street at approximately $.75 an hour. Parking in nearby garages is approxiamtely $5.00 -$8.00 for a day. We sell an $8.00 two-day parking pass from the City of Savannah which is good at meters and at city parking lots and garages. Phone: 912-233-4501 - Address: Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, National Historic Landmark, 10 E Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401 |
"Come and Take It!" Revolutionary War Encampment - 11/21/2009 at 11 am - 4 pm
This American Revolution encampment commemorates Col. John McIntosh's defiant reply to a British demand for surrender. Enjoy colonial demonstrations, musket and cannon drills, a small skirmish and more. Interpreters in historical attire will represent a variety of colonial life. Handicapped Accessible. Phone: 912-884-5999 - Address: Fort Morris Historic Site, 2559 Fort Morris Rd, Midway, GA - Located 7 miles E of I-95 exit #76 via Island Hwy and Fort Morris Rd. |
Jepson Gospel Brunch Featuring Ensemble Con Spirito - 11/22/09
Come enjoy the musical talents of Ensemble Con Spirito! Includes access to exhibitions. A specialty priced brunch of $20 (children under 6 free, 6-12 half price) served from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Music performance at 1:30 p.m. Phone: 912-790-8800 - Address: Telfair's Jepson Center for the Arts, Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA |
Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley - 11/27 - 11/30/09 at 7-9 pm
WHERE: Tour begins at 214 W. Boundary Street and includes 2 stops: Isaiah Davenport House and Savannah Candy Kitchen. COST: Adult - $25. ~ Children (4 -12) - $5. RSVP: Reservations are required as space is limited for this tour. Phone: 912-233-0083 - Address: Old Town Trolley Welcome Center, 214 West Boundary Street, Savannah, GA 31401 |
The WTOC Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony - 11/28/09 at 5:30 p.m.
Ceremony will begin in Morrell Park at the east end of River Street. There will be live entertainment for the entire family from local choral groups, dance groups and many others. The evening will culminate with the lighting of the WTOC Christmas Tree. Free fun event!
Phone: 912-644-6401 - Toll-Free: 1-877-SAVANNAH - Address: Morrell Park, East End of River Street, Savannah, GA 31401 |
2nd Annual Savannah Holiday Frolic - 11/28/09 at 10 am - 9 pm
Savannah’s Historic District will come alive with the sights and sounds of the holidays. Frolic on Broughton Street in a festive atmosphere and get in the spirit of the season with outdoor ice skating, snow, children’s activities, an elegant marketplace and live entertainment for the entire family. In conjunction with the Frolic, The Lucas Theatre will continue the tradition of showing holiday movies. Free parking and food for purchase will be available. Admission is $5 - $15. Phone: 912-644-6401 - Toll-Free: 1-877-SAVANNAH - Address: Broughton Street, Downtown Historic District, Savannah, GA 31401 |
Boat Parade of Lights - 11/28/09 at 6-9 pm
Be a part of the magic this holiday season at the Savannah Harbor Foundation Eighth Annual Boat Parade of Lights! The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa once again will host one of Savannah’s most beloved traditions, the Boat Parade of Lights, featuring around 50 elaborately decorated vessels on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. The celebration kicks off with a tree lighting and ceremonious reading of a declaration by a fully-costumed General James Oglethorpe, accompanied by the Savannah Pipe and Drum Corps at 6 pm; boat parade commences at 6:30 pm with the firing of a cannon. Call for more info.
Phone: 912-201-2000 - Address: 1 resort Dr., Savannah, GA 31421 |
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Candlelight Tour Festival in Warm Springs Village - 11/20 - 11/22/09 at 10 am - 10 pm
Discover the Magic of Christmas in Warm Springs as the Village is transformed into a glowing wonderland of lights. Shop by candlelight and hear the carolers and musicians entertain you as a horse and carriage takes you on scenic tours around our beautiful city. Enjoy the hospitality of the many restaurants and warm greetings from the many merchants as you stroll the picturesque stores to find that unique gift for a special someone. Shops open til 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Regular hours of 10 am til 6 pm observed Sunday through Thursday. Free fun event! Phone: 800-337-1927 - Address: Warm Springs Village, 1 Broad St., Warm Springs, GA |
Waxing C Moon Moon Phase - 11/21/2009 - Planetarium at 5 pm - Observation at 6 pm
Phone: 706-649-1470 or 706-649-1486 - Address: Coca Cola Science Space Center, 701 Front Ave. Columbus, GA 31901 |
A Warm Springs Thanksgiving - 11/21/2009 at 10 AM - 2 PM
FDR and Eleanor will be serenaded by descendants of Bun Wright, FDR's favorite fiddler, in this Living history program on the sundeck of the Little White House. This is a family tradition that dates back to the early 1930s when the Little White House was new and FDR was elected President for the first time. Handicapped Accessible. Cost: $4-$7. Phone: 706-655-5870 - Location: Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site, 401 Little White House Rd, Warm Springs, GA 31830 - Directions: 1/4 mile south of Warm Springs on Ga. Hwy. 85 Alt.-U.S. Hwy. 27 Alt. |
| Historic Heartland |
Art Exhibit: Southern Tableau - 11/20 - 11/25/09 - Call for times
“Landscape painting epitomizes the creative impulse in one of its purest forms.” Joe M. Ruiz discovered art at an early age. This discovery has dominated his choices in life ever since. This autumn Joe will bring his landscape painting to the Garden in “Southern Tableau.” The Executive Director of the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation in Watkinsville, Ruiz primarily paints landscapes in the realist tradition and looks for opportunities to express his love for nature every day. Free fun event! Phone: 706-542-1244 - Address: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA |
Mini-Zoo Tours - 11/20 - 11/30/2009 at 3 pm - 3:45 pm
Meet furry and feathered friends during daily shows in the Museum’s Mini-Zoo. Find out how reptiles, birds, mammals and insects live their lives. Different animals are presented each day! Extra shows are presented on weekends and holidays. Admission: Free for members and with Museum admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11 $4. Free parking. Phone: 478-477-3232 - Address: Museum of Arts & Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon |
William Segal - 11/20 - 11/30/2009 - Call for times
See paintings and printings from this famous Macon native. Cost: Adults $8, Children $4, Members free. Phone: 478-477-3232 - Address: 4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA 31210 |
Battle of Griswoldville Commemoration - 11/21/2209 at 10 am - 1 pm
This event takes place at the Griswoldville Battlefield memorial. Civil War soldier life presentation. Free fun event! Phone: 478-986-5172 - Location: Griswoldville Battlefield, Ga. Hwy. 57, Juliette, GA |
Saturday Kids Planetarium Shows - 11/21 & 11/28/2009 - 12- 12:45 pm
These planetarium shows are especially for young space explorers and their families. A different program is presented every few months. Fly through the solar system with Rusty Rocket, or meet the stars with Little Star. Extra shows are presented on some holidays.
Admission: Free for members and with Museum admission: Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students 12 and over $5, Children 2 to 11 $4. Free parking. Phone: 478-477-3232 - Address: Mark Smith Planetarium, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd., Macon, GA |
Harvest Hoedown - 11/21/09 at 11 am - 4 pm
Learn the Virginia Reel and other period dances with costumed interpreters, in a lively musical harvest celebration. The event is part of the "Art of 19th Century Living" series.The event is part of the "Art of 19th Century Living" series, which explores various themes relating to life and customs of the mid-1800's.
Phone: 478-745-5982 - Address: Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201 |
Art @ the Rock - 11/21/09 at 9 am - 6 pm
Artists from the Southeast will display artwork for sale in a juried display. Vendors will offer a taste of Georgia in our Markeplace. Enjoy the scenic beauty of Rock Eagle 4-H & Conference Center. Address: Rock Eagle 4-H Center, 350 Rock Eagle Rd NW, Eatonton, GA 31024 |
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Annual Holiday Gingerbread Village - 11/20 - 11/29/2009 at 10 am - 5 pm
Visions of sugarplums will dance in your head as you peruse delectable and sugary replicas of historic buildings in the Central Savannah River Area at this annual gingerbread house competition. Cash prizes awarded to the top entries. During the display, each historic-themed gingerbread house will be available for purchase through silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the programs of Augusta Museum of History. Free fun event!
Phone: 706-722-8454 - Location: Augusta, GA |
Southern Naturalists: Audubon in Context Exhibit - 11/20, 11/23-11/27 & 11/30/09
The exhibit will be works by John Lawson, John Abbott, Andre Michaux, John Audubon, an original Mark Catesby folio, and a first edition of William Bartram's book of his travels through Georgia, the Carolinas, and Florida. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, $1 for children. Please call for times and a tour appointment.
Phone: 706-595-7777 - Address: Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Drive, Thomson, GA 30824 |
Pioneer Day - 11/21/2009 at 9 am - 3 pm
This event is a fun mix of historic structures, exhibits, living history demonstrations, entertainment and food. There’s a one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, blacksmith shop, cotton gin, grist mill and more. Kids (and adults) can try their hands at grinding corn and can watch demonstrations of historical skills like blacksmithing and soap making. Arrive as early as possible and begin the day with ham and sausage biscuits. Lunch is red beans and rice or turnip greens with fried cornbread patties. Apple fritters are a must. You get a choice of cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. We recommend an order of each. Phone: 706-359-7970 -
Location: 147 Lumber Street, Lincolnton, GA 30817 |
9th Annual Cane Grinding - 11/21/2009 at 9 am - 2 pm
You will be able to observe cane being ground and cooked into making syrup. There will be jars of syrup on sale and sampling of the cane juice before it is turned into syrup. Handicapped Accessible. $5 parking. Phone: 478-763-2759 - Address: George L. Smith State Park, 371 George L. Smith State Park Rd, Twin City, GA 30471 - Located between Metter and Twin City off Ga. Hwy. 23. Take I-16 exit #104. |
7th Annual Liberty Art Show - 11/21 at 5-9 pm & 11/22/09 at 12 Noon - 4 pm
Local and regional artists exhibit their fine art, paintings, folk art, sculpture, pottery, photography, handcrafted jewelry, and other handcrafted items. A great place to shop for those who are "hard to shop for" on your Christmas list. Always on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Free fun event! Address: First Liberty Market on 7th St, Historic downtown Waynesboro, GA |
Fall “Fun” Horse Show - 11/21/09
The Fall “Fun” Horse show is a great opportunity to get out and have some fun with your horses. CSEA members and the public, beginners and advanced riders are ALL welcome to come out and participate. The show will offer over 30 classes, and ribbons will be awarded in all classes except payback classes. Events will include show ring western and english pleasure and timed events.
Phone: Melissa Burden 706-399-7424 - Location: Greene County Ag-Ed Arena, 1180 C. Weldon Smith, Greensboro, GA 30642 - See more info on this fun horse show. |
WinterFest - 11/28/2009 at 9 am - 5 pm
Hometown crafts festival and Christmas Parade. Free fun event! Phone: 706-598-3637 - Location: Downtown Gibson, GA |
| Plantation Trace |
May-Haw - 11/20 - 11/21/09 at 7:30 pm
Catch up with Preacher Pencil Johnson and hear the latest church and community updates as Quezle Erskin, Floyd B. Lloyd and Marvin Spitznargle broadcast live from WMHAW Radio inside Cotton Hall. The show will also feature live music performed by local musicians, as your favorite May-Haw singers return with new songs. You will even meet some new, hysterical characters that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Phone: 229-758-5450 - Address: Cotton Hall, 166 Main St., Colquitt, GA 31737 |
Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival - 11/21 - 11/22/09 at 10 am - 5 pm
Explore room after room of sculpture, painting, photography, master crafters, carving, and
jewelry as your family enjoys entertaining and educational supporting events and a fun festival atmosphere. Supporting events including agility and field trial dog demonstrations, a living butterfly habitat, the Flowers Foods, Inc. Wild Discovery Center, live animal encounters and so much more for families, children and wildlife collectors. Call for admission fees.
Phone: 229-226-0588 - Address: Thomasville Cultural Center, 600 E. Washington St., Thomasville, GA 31792 |
Swine Time - 11/28/09 at 9 am
Festivities, contests, and events celebrating the pig
Address: 620 New St., Climax, GA 39834 |
| Magnolia Midlands |
History of Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site - 11/20 - 11/31/2009
This year-long exhibit tells the history of the site, where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was captured, helping end the War Between The States. Also learn about the site's WPA museum and other structures. $2.75-$4. Phone: 229-831-2335 - Address: Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site, 338 Jeff Davis Park Rd, Fitzgerald, GA 31750 - Directions: From I-75 exit #78 go east 14 miles on Ga. Hwy. 32 to Irwinville. Turn left on Jeff Davis Park Road and proceed one mile to the site (on left). |
Pioneer Harvest Festival - 11/21/2009 at 10 am - 5 pm
The Heritage Farm will come to life as volunteers demonstrate the skills of farm life from the 1800s. This festival includes crafters, musicians and dancers. $5 parking. Handicapped Accessible. Phone: 912-384-1581 - Address: General Coffee State Park, 46 John Coffee Rd, Nicholls, GA 31554 - Located 6 miles east of Douglas on Ga. Hwy. 32. |
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