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To GEORGIA Summer 2014
Guide Events
Attractions
Fairs & Festivals
To GEORGIA
So much to do in Douglas, Georgia!
Guide
GuideTo GEORGIAGuideTo GEORGIA
Volume 54 Number 2Summer June/July/August 2014
CONTENTSMetro Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6Labor Day Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Garden & Nature Events . . . . . . . .7Sporting Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9Entertainment Venues . . . . . .10-11Summer Events in Georgia . . .12-19July 4th Events . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21Theatre & Music . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
ON THE COVER
Douglas, Georgia will be the site ofmany unique events this summer.
There will be a Summer Beach Bash down -town on June 3, a July 4th Freedom Fest atJ.C. Adams Municipal Park, and the twoday South Georgia Outdoor Expo at theCentral Square Complex on August 22-23.For more information on Douglas, itsevents, and its attractions, see the articlesinside this issue and the ad on page 23 andvisit www.CityofDouglas.com.
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The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is thepremiere publication for information on activities andentertainment in Georgia. Four issues are published eachyear, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 GeorgiaWelcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, andnumerous other outlets as well as to subscribers.Subscription is $10 per year. Contents are copy righted andmay not be reproduced without permission.
65th Annual
Watermelon Days FestivalJune 2-28, 2014
“Watermelon Capital of the World”
Cordele, GAMain Day of Festival June 28nd
Parade • Arts & Crafts • Train Ride • DanceCar & Truck and Tractor Display • Entertainment
Watermelon Slice Give-away • Fireworks • PageantWatermelon Eating Contest • Seed Spitting Contest
Gospel Music • Photo Contest • Hot Air Balloon Rides5K, 10K and Fun Run • Puppet Show • Taste of MelonDog Show • Fishing Rodeo • Horseshoe Tournament
Chunking Contest • SAM Shortline Train • much more!229-273-1668
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METRO ATLANTAScott Antique Market in Atlanta
The Scott Antique Market at the Atlanta Expo Centers, the world’s largest monthly indoorantique show, features two buildings stocked full of pretty much every antique imaginable. With366,000 square feet to explore, and over 3,500 booths, plus outdoor shopping and even a court-
yard of merchandise, it’s almost impossible to leavewithout finding exactly what you’re looking for,according to the show’s organizers. All things antiquewind up at the Scott Antique Market – antique furni-ture, vintage hardware, rare art, stunning glassware,heirloom silver, incredible jewelry, and so much more.The Scott Antique Market, described as
“America’s favorite treasure hunt,” always takes placethe second weekend of every month at the AtlantaExpo Centers which straddle I-285 at Exit 55. Parking
is free; admission is only $5; and a complimentary shuttle goes between both buildings. Showhours are Thursdays 12:45-6pm, Fridays & Saturdays 9am-6pm, and Sundays 10am-4pm.Upcoming shows will be June 12-15, July 10-13, Aug. 7-10, and Sept. 11-14. For a complete
list of show dates and more information on Scott Antique Markets, call 740-569-2800 or visitwww.scottantiquemarket.com.
All Summer EventsOngoing – Anne Frank in the World Exhibit,
Parkside Shop. Ctr., Sandy Springs. 770-206-1558.Thru Apr. 1, 2015 –Civil War in Sandy Spgs.,
Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. 404-851-9111.1, 7, 8 – Georgia Renaissance Festival,
Fairburn, Sat. & Sun. 770-964-8575.June 1-Aug. 31 – Lasershow, Stone Moun -
tain Park. Call for dates/times. 770-498-5690.June 3-Aug. 28 – Music at Noon, Cen ten nial
Olympic Pk., Tues./Thurs., 12-1pm. 404-223-4412.June 4-Aug. 27 – Wednesday WindDown,
Cen tennial Olympic Pk., 5:30-8pm. 404-223-4412.June 5, July 3, Aug. 7 – First Thursday Art
Walk, Dntn. Atlanta, 5-8pm. 404-658-1877.June 5-26 – Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings,
Her i tage Green, Sandy Springs, 10am, ages 3-10.404-851-9111.
June 6-Aug. 29 – Martinis & IMAX,Fernbank, Fri. 6:30-11pm. 404-929-6300.
June 7, July 12, Aug. 2 – Smyrna ConcertSeries, Village Green, 7-10pm. 770-434-6600.
June 8, Aug. 3 – Greater Atlanta Coin Show,Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel. 770-772-4359.
June 14, July 12, Aug. 9 – Turtle Tours, HeritageSandy Springs Museum, 11am. 404-851-9111.
June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 – Alive AfterFive, Roswell Historic District. 770-640-3253.
June 26-27, July 26-27 – Alpharetta Art inthe Park, Old Milton Park. 678-297-2811.
June 27, July 25, Aug. 22 – Glover ParkConcerts, Marietta Square, 8pm. 770-794-5601.
June4-8 – Shakespeare in Piedmont Park,
7:30pm. 404-845-0793.5 – Gumball 3000, Centennial Olympic Park.
404-223-4412.7 – Brew Moon Summerfest, Downtown
Alpharetta, 6:30-11pm. 678-297-2811.7-8 – Locomotive Days, Southeastern
Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.7-8 – Virginia Highland Summerfest. 404-
874-2084.7-8 – Peachtree Hills Festival of Arts. 404-
845-0793.8 – Alpharetta City Band Concert, Adult
Activity Center, 3pm. 678-297-6140.8 – Concert by the Springs with Yacht
Rock Revue, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30pm. 404-851-9111.
11-14 – Atlantafest (Christian MusicFestival), Stone Mountain Park. 800-783-8839.
12-15 – Scott Antique Market, AtlantaExpo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.
14 – HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash BlockParty, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.
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METRO ATLANTASoutheastern Railway Museum in Duluth
Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum has over 90 pieces of retired railway rollingstock: trains from the 1920’s and 1950’s including vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railwaypost office car, wooden freight cars, baggage cars,cabooses, and maintenance of way equipment. Themuseum is also home to buses from MARTA’s historicfleet and predecessor systems, vintage cabs and fire-fighting equipment, and more.The Locomotive Celebration on June 7-8 will include
temporary tattoos, locomotive hunt, refreshments, anda kids’ craft corner. The museum will celebrateIndependence Day on July 4 with both trains runningand a variety of holiday themed refreshments. Trains,Trucks, and Tractors on Aug. 2-3 will offer refreshments, temporary caboose tattoos, craft cornerfor children, hayrides, and exhibits of tractors, trucks, and other vehicles, both old and new.Located at 3595 Buford Hwy. in Duluth, the Museum follows a seasonal schedule; days and
hours of operation are available on the website. With ad on page 4 one free train or park trainride with each paid admission. For information, visit www.SoutheasternRailwayMuseum.orgor phone 770-476-2013.
June14 – Tunes From the Tombs, Historic
Oakland Cemetery. 404-688-2107.14-15 – Peachtree Corners Festival,
Corners Parkway. 678-492-6114.20 – Beach Party, Decatur Square, 5-11pm.
404-270-4100.20 – Movie Night, Hapeville Football
Stadium, 7:30pm. 404-669-8269.20 – Juneteenth Celebration, Cyclorama &
Grant Park. 404-624-0697.21 – Atlanta Green Festival, Grant Park.
678-379-8370.21 – Lift Up Atlanta’s Summer Fun Fes ti -
val, Riverview Landing, Mableton. 678-245-4622.21 – Movie by Moonlight, Taylor-Brawner
Park, Smyrna, 8:30pm. 770-434-6600.21-22 – Juneteenth Celebration, Atlanta
History Center. 404-814-4000.26 – Rhythm & Brews/Melon & Mayhem,
Heritage Sandy Springs, 6:30-8pm. 404-851-9111.26-29 – Battle of Kennesaw Mountain,
National Battlefield Park. 770-427-4686.28 – Oakland Cemetery & Civil War
Guided Walking Tour. 404-688-2107.28-29 – Old Fourth Ward Park Arts
Festival. 404-873-1222.
July(See Pages 20-21 for Independence Day events.)
6 – Caffeine & Octane Car Show, 12600Windward Pkwy., Alpharetta. 678-297-2811.
10-13 – Scott Antique Market, AtlantaExpo Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.
11-12 – Atlanta Antique Gun & Int’l.Military Show, Cobb Civic Ctr. 770-528-8450.
12 – Atlanta Street Food Festival, PiedmontPark, Noon. 404-875-7275.
13 – Concert by the Springs with Grains ofSand Band, Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30pm. 404-851-9111.
18 – Downtown Live Concert, Jess LucasPark, Hapeville, 7pm. 404-669-8269.
19 – Cherokee Memorial Dedication,Roswell Riverside Park, 2-5pm. 800-776-7935.
20 – Civil War Encampment, AtlantaHistory Center. 404-814-4000.
20 – Cyclorama Family Day. 678-379-8370.26 – Chattahoochee River Summer Splash,
Morgan Falls, Sandy Springs. 678-538-1200.26 – Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, Piedmont
Park. 404-875-7275.31 – Rhythm & Brews / The Bitteroots,
Heritage Sandy Springs, 6:30-8pm. 404-851-9111.
August2 – Old Soldiers Day Parade & Road Race,
Alpharetta. 678-297-6048.2 – Praise in the Park, Centennial Olympic Park.
404-223-4412.
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August2-3 – Train, Trucks, Tractors, Southeastern
Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.7-10 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo
Center. 740-569-2800 or 404-361-2000.10 – Concert by the Springs/High balls, Heri tage
Green, Sandy Springs, 7-8:30pm. 404-851-9111.15 – Downtown Live Concert, Jess Lucas
Park, Hapeville, 7pm. 404-669-8269.16 – BBQ, Blues, & Bluegrass, Harmony Park
in Oakhurst, Decatur, 12-8pm. 404-370-4100.
16-17 – Piedmont Park Summer Arts &Crafts Festival. 404-875-7275.
17 – Bridal Extravaganza, AtlantaConvention Ctr. at Americasmart. 888-814-2752.
22-23 – Kennesaw’s Pigs & Peaches BBQFestival, Adams Park. 770-422-9714.
24 – Festival Peachtree Latino, PiedmontPark. 404-875-7275.
Aug. 29 – Rhythm & Brews/PackwayHandle Band, Sandy Springs Heritage Green, 6:30-8pm. 404-851-9111.
The Civil War in Sandy Springs Exhibitand Stars and Stripes CelebrationThe Civil War in Sandy Springs exhibit will be on view at the
Heritage Sandy Springs Museum through April 1, 2015, and isfree, made possible by the Frances and Beverly DuboseFoundation. The story of occupied Sandy Springs is significant tothe major turning point for the Civil War. The exhibit includes rareartifacts and previously unpublished accounts of the occupationof Sandy Springs by firsthand witnesses. It tells the story of thepeople of this small farming community who lived through theinvasion and occupation and the effects these courses of eventshad on their lives. The museum is open Wednesdays andSaturdays, 11am-2pm and by appointment. For more information,call 404-851-9111 Ext. 2, or visit www.heritagesandysprings.org.Join the City of Sandy Springs for the Stars and Stripes Celebration on Saturday, July 5, at
the Concourse Corporate Center. Enjoy food, fun, and an incredible fireworks display. Go towww.sandyspringsga.gov for event details.
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HHLABOR DAY EVENTSHHAugust
28, 30 – ATLANTA – Chick-fil-A KickoffGames, Georgia Dome. 404-223-9200.
29-31 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Sky High HotAir Balloon Festival, Callaway Gdns. 800-callaway.
29-31 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK – LaborDay Weekend. 770-498-5690.
29-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – DragonCon,Down town. 770-909-0115.
29-Sept. 1 – FAYETTEVILLE – FayetteCounty Fair. 404-913-fair.
29-Sept. 1 – TYBEE ISLAND – Arts Assn.Show & Sale. 912-786-5920.
30 – OMAHA – Labor Day on the Lake,Florence Marina State Park. 229-838-4706.
30 – RICHMOND HILL – Labor Day Festival,Ft. McAllister State Park. 912-727-2339.
30 – SAUTEE-NACOOCHEE – Folk PotteryShow & Sale, Art Center. 706-878-3300.
30-31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – AntiqueShow, Postell Park. 912-264-3254.
30-Sept. 1 – DECATUR – AJC Decatur BookFestival. 404-471-5769.
30-Sept. 1 – HELENA – A Labor-less Day,Little Ocmulgee State Park. 229-868-7474.
30-Sept. 1 – MARIETTA – Art in the Park,Glover Park. 404-966-8497.
31 – ATLANTA – Pure Heat CommunityFestival, Piedmont Park. 404-875-7275.
31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sounds ofMotown, Lighthouse, 7pm. 912-634-7090.
31 – TYBEE ISLAND – Labor Day Beach Bash& Fireworks. 912-786-5444.
31-Sept. 1 – MARIETTA – Nibble &Noshfest, Temple Kol Emeth. 770-973-3533.
31-Sept. 2 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND –Southern Gospel Music Celebration, Epworth bythe Sea. 912-638-8688.
September1 – ROSWELL – National America Day, Smith
Plantation House. 770-641-3978.
Garden and Nature EventsAll Summer
June 1-Aug. 1 – PINE MOUNTAIN – FSUFlying High Circus. Callaway Gardens.
June-Aug. – ATLANTA – Living PlantSculptures, Atlanta Botanical Garden.
June 1-Aug. 31 – PINE MOUNTAIN – OrganConcerts, Callaway Gardens (daily except Tues. &Thurs. in June & July; Sat. & Sun. in Aug.), 2-4pm.
June 6, July 18-19, Aug. 1, Aug. 29 –ATLANTA – Concerts, Atlanta Botanical Garden.
June7 – ATHENS – Carnivorous Plants, State
Botanical Garden.7 – OMAHA – Alligator Day, Florence Marina
State Park. 229-838-4706.7-8 – COLUMBUS – Chattahoochee Valley
Daylily Festival, Columbus Botanical Garden.7-8 – ROSWELL – Flying Colors Butterfly
Festival, Chattahoochee Nature Center.7-28 – DAWSONVILLE – Bird Shows,
Amicalola State Park, Sat., 1pm. 706-265-1969.7-28 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Remarkable
Reptiles, FDR State Park. 706-663-4858.8-29 – DAWSONVILLE – Snake Shows, Sun.,
1pm. 706-265-1969.12-14 – DEARING – McCorkles Plant Sale.
706-597-1000.13 – ATHENS – Summer Tree Identifications,
State Botanical Garden.13-15 – TALLULAH FALLS – Full-Moon Sus -
pen sion Bridge Hikes, T. Gorge St. Pk. 706-754-7981.14 – LAVONIA – Reptile Show, Tugaloo State
Park. 706-356-4362.14 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Geology Talk &
Walk, FDR State Park. 706-663-4858.14 – ROSWELL – Lavender Festival,
Barrington Hall. 770-640-3855.21 – ATHENS – Digital Plant Photography,
State Botanical Garden.21 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Astronomy Show,
FDR State Park. 706-663-4858.27-28 – ELLIJAY – Garden Club Flower Show,
Gilmer Arts Bldg. 706-889-1230.29 – ATHENS – Protecting Plant Diversity,
State Botanical Garden.
July31 – RUTLEDGE – Solar Astronomy, Hard
Labor Creek State Park, 8pm. 706-557-3001.
August8 – RICHMOND HILL – Full Moon Stargazers
Party, Ft. McAllister. 912-727-2339.12-13, 18-19, 22-24 – RUTLEDGE – Paddle
Under Perseids, Hard Labor Creek State Park,10pm & 11:30pm. 706-557-3001.
16 – CARTERSVILLE – Birds & Birding,Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.
23 – HELEN – Gold Fever & GoldenMemories, Smithgall Woods, 9am-12n.• Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859• Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway• State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244• Columbus Botanical Garden . . . . . . . .706-327-8400• Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . . .770-992-2055• Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087
Sporting EventsSporting EventsSouth Georgia Outdoor Expo in Douglas
The South Georgia Outdoor Expo will be held at CentralSquare Complex in downtown Douglas on Friday, August22, from 1-7pm and Saturday, August 23, from 9am-5pm.Vendors will fill the grounds and both exhibit halls at CentralSquare Complex with items relating to outdoor apparel,hunting gear, ATVs, boats, hunting/camping trips, fishingaccessories, and more specialty outdoor merchandise. A Wild Game Supper will be held on Thursday, Aug. 22,
with a guest speaker. Gopher Plantation will be serving venison, wild hog, quai,l and all the fixings that will surely satisfy any appetite. Tickets for the supper will be $15 per
person. Attendees will experience a two day event packed with live demonstrations, hands-onactivities, and more fun for the entire family. On Friday and Saturday, Rocky Boots and NorrisShoe Store will present Steve Scruggs, Rocky Snake Master, “Snakes Alive” educational seminar.Admission will be $5 for ages 12 and up. For more information about the South Georgia
Outdoor Expo, visit www.CityofDouglas.com/SGOE or phone 912-383-0277.
BIKINGJune 8-14. . . . . . . . Bicycle Ride Across Georgia
BRAG, 770-498-5153June 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Century Bike Ride
Dellinger Park, Cartersville, 770-382-5500.Aug. 14-17. . . . . . Destination Helen Bike Rally
706-878-0076
RACINGROAD ATLANTA
Braselton, 800-849-race, www.roadatlanta.comJune 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WERA Cycle JamJune 13-15, Aug. 1-3, 28-31. . . . . . . . . . . . NASA July 12-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCCA Double SARRCSept. 19-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WERA National
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAYHampton, 770-946-4211,
www.atlantamotorspeedway.comJune 5-July 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday ThunderJune 6-Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday Night DragsJune 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bandolero NationalsAug. 9, Sept. 20 Off-Season Legends & BandoleroAug. 29. . . . . . . . NASCAR Sprint Cup QualifyingAug. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Great Clips BenefitAug. 31. . . . . . . . . . . NASCAR Nationwide Series
ATLANTA DRAGWAYCommerce, 770-682-3782,www.atlantadragway.com
June 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chevy High PerformanceMagazine Nationals
June 6-Aug. 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . YearOne Fast FridayJune 14-Aug. 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summit RacingJune 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Night of FireJuly 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . National Dragster ChallengeAug. 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturers CupAug. 22-24 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Motorcycle Rally
SILVER DOLLAR RACEWAYReynolds, 478-847-4414,
www.silverdollarraceway.comJune 7,8,21, July 5,19, Aug. 2,16,30 . . . . ET RacingJune 14,28, July 12, Aug. 9 . . . . Super Street SeriesAug. 22-24, Sept. 12-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . MotocrossSept. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mustang Day
Oglethorpe Speedway Park . . . . . . . . . . . Pooler912-964-8200, www.ospracing.net
Toccoa Motor Speedway . . . . . . . . (thru Oct)706-491-4493, www.localracechat.com
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Equestrian/LivestockJune 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bar W Rodeo
Rabun Arena, Tiger, 706-781-9800July 11-12 . . . . . . . . Charles B. Davis Memorial
PRCA Rodeo, Ringgold, 8pm, 423-903-9721July 19-20 . . Mason & Zach Greene Memorial
Rodeo, Calhoun Fairgrounds, 866-877-3811Aug. 2-3 . . . . . . Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo
Ga. Int’l. Horse Park, Conyers, 888-960-4224Aug. 9-10 . . . . . . Philips Ranch Championship
Rodeo, Resaca, 800-877-3811
Sporting EventsSporting Events
BASEBALLHome Schedules
ATLANTA BRAVESJune 3-4 . . . . . . . .MARINERSJune 13-15 . . . . . . . . .ANGELSJune 16-18 . . . . . . . .PHILLIESJune 30-July 2 . . . . . . . .METSJuly 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . .D’BACKSJuly 18-20 . . . . . . . . .PHILLIESJuly 21-24` . . . . . . .MARLINSJuly 25-28 . . . . . . . . .PADRESAug. 8-10 . . . . . .NATIONALSAug. 11-14 . . . . . . .DODGERSAug. 15-17 . . . . . .ATHLETICSAug. 29-31 . . . . . . .MARLINS
404-577-9100www.atlantabraves.com
AUGUSTAGREENJACKETS
June 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . .ROMEJune 5-8 . . . . . . . .LEXINGTONJune 19-22 . . . . . . .ASHEVILLEJune 23-26 . . . . . . . . . .ROMEJuly 4-6 . . . . . . . .GREENVILLEJuly 15-17 . . . .KANNAPOLISJuly 23-25 . . . . . .SAVANNAHJuly 26-29 . . . .GREENSBOROAug. 7-10 . . . . . .SAVANNAHAug. 19-21 . . . . . . .HICKORYAug. 22-24 . . . . .LEXINGTONAug. 29-Sept. 1 CHARLESTON
706-736-7889greenjacketsbaseball.com
ROME BRAVESJune 5-8 . . . . . . .GREENVILLEJune 9-11 . . . . . . . .AUGUSTAJune 19-22 . . . . . . . .HICKORYJuly 1-3 . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTAJuly 10-13 . . . . . . . .HICKORYJuly 15-17 . . . . . .GREENVILLEJuly 23-25 . . . . . .DELMARVAJuly 26-29 . . . . .W. VIRGINIAAug. 7-10 . . . . .CHARLESTONAug. 19-21 . . . . .SAVANNAHAug. 22-24 . . . .CHARLESTONAug. 29-Sept. 1 . .SAVANNAH
706-378-5144www.romebraves.com
SAVANNAH SAND GNATSJune 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROMEJune 2-4 . . . . . . . . .ASHEVILLEJune 12-15 . . . . . . .AUGUSTAJune 27-30 . . . . . . . . . .ROMEJuly 1-3 . . . . . .CHARLESTONJuly 7-9 . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTAJuly 10-13 . . . .CHARLESTONJuly 18-21 . . . . . .LEXINGTONJuly 31-Aug. 3 . . . . .HICKORYAug. 4-6 . . . . . .CHARLESTONAug. 11-13 . . . . . .ASHEVILLEAug. 14-17 . . . . .GREENVILLEAug. 26-28 . . . . . . .AUGUSTA
912-351-9150www.sandgnats.com
FOOTBALLHome Schedule
ATLANTA FALCONSAug. 8 . . . . . . . . . .DOLPHINSAug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . .TITANS
404-223-8444www.atlantafalcons.com
BASKETBALLHome Schedule
ATLANTA DREAMJune 3 . . . . . . . .LOS ANGELESJune 7 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGOJune 13 . . . . . . . .MINNESOTAJune 18 . . . . . .WASHINGTONJune 20 . . . . . . . . .NEW YORKJuly 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .INDIANAJuly 5 . . . . . . .WASHINGTONJuly 8 . . . . . . .CONNECTICUTJuly 13 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGOJuly 25 . . . . . . . . . . .CHICAGOJuly 29 . . . . . .CONNECTICUTAug. 3 . . . . . . . . .NEW YORKAug. 13 . . . . . . . . . .PHOENIXAug. 25 . . . . . . . . . . . .TULSA
404-604-2626www.AtlantaDream.net
ARENAFOOTBALL
Home SchedulesCOLUMBUS LIONS
June 7 . . . . . . . . . .ALABAMAJune 14 . . . . . . . . .NASHVILLE
706-653-4460www.columbuslions.net
GEORGIA FIREJune 7 . . . . . . . . . .NASHVILLEJune 14 . . . . . .LEHIGH VALLEYJune 27 . . . . . . . . .COLUMBUS
706-291-5281www.georgiafire.us
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Chattahoochee River Summer SplashThe coolest way to escape the heat this summer will be at the 7th Annual Summer Splash at
the Chattahoochee River on Saturday, July 26. Guests are invited to bringtheir kayak, canoe, or raft, or rent one from the local outfitters. The sixmile float will last about three hours, depending upon the river’s currentand amount of paddling.The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and Sandy
Springs Hospitality & Tourism will host this signature event and haveteamed up with Cooper Global Transportation and the City of SandySprings. Make sure you register early for the event to ensure your spoton the river.After the float there will be music, food, and fun waiting for everyone
to enjoy at Powers Island. Parking for Summer Splash is at PowersIsland, and a shuttle will transport participants to Morgan Falls to beginthe float. Register for the Summer Splash by calling the ChattahoocheeRiver National Recreation Area (CRNRA) at 678 538-1200 or visiting www.nps.gov/chat.
WATERSPORTSJuly 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peacock Alley Paddle (11.08M) on
Upper Oostanaula River, Calhoun, 800-887-3811July 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chattahoochee River Summer
Splash, Sandy Springs. 678-538-1200Aug. 17, 24. . . Hiawassee Paddle (5.5M), Calhoun, 423-338-8115
July 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . Dizzy Dean Baseball World ChampionshipCalhoun, 706-625-3200
AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE at LakewoodAtlanta, 404-627-9704, www.lakewoodamphitheatre.org
June 7 Zac Brown BandJune 22 Brad Paisley, Randy Houser,
Leah Turner, Charlie WorshamJuly 13 Tim McGraw & Cassadee PopeJuly 18 Kiss & Def LeppardJuly 24 Vans Warped TourJuly 25-26 Luke Bryan, Lee Brice, Cole SwindellJuly 30 Fall Out Boy & ParamoreAug. 5 Korn, Avenged Sevenfold,
Asking AlexandriaAug. 8 Nine Inch Nails & SoundgardenAug. 9 Kiss 104.1 Flashback FestivalAug. 19 One Republic
ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN404-876-5859, www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org
June 6 Creedence Clearwater RevisitedJuly 18-19 Indigo GirlsAug. 1 Gavin DeGraw & Matt NathansonAug. 29 Lyle Lovett & His Large Band
AUGUSTA ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX706-722-3521, www.augustaentertainmentcomplex.com
June 2-3 Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop SingingJune 11 Widespread Panic
CALLANWOLDEAtlanta, 404-872-5338, www.callanwolde.org
June 13 Ted Howe (Jazz)June 27 Ike Stubblefield & Friends (Jazz)July 11 Diane Durrett (Jazz)Aug. 1 Joe Gransden (Jazz)Aug. 15 Bradford Rogers (Jazz)
CENTRE FOR PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTSNewnan, 770-254-2787, www.thecentreonline.net
June 21 The Day They Hung the ElephantAug. 2 Tribute to Elvis-Live from Branson
CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATREAtlanta, 888-292-8495, www.chastaintickets.com
Live Nation: 404-223-2227June 15 Daryl Hall, John OatesJune 22 Counting CrowsJuly 7 Lionel Richie, CeeLo GreenDelta Classic: 404-733-5000June 6 Al Jarreau, Marcus Miller, ASOJune 21 ASO/Music of U2June 27 Temptations & Four TopsJune 28 Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Rick, SpringfieldJuly 11 Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry, Plain White T’sJuly 12 Sunset Jazz FestivalJuly 26 O.A.R. & Phillip PhillipsAug. 15 Gipsy Kings, Ole’ NoysAug. 16 Dave Koz & FriendsAug. 22 Boyz II Men & En VogueOther Concerts: 888-292-8495July 3 New EditionJuly 30 Sarah McLachlanAug. 17 Panic! At the Disco & Walk the MoonAug. 24 Chicago, REO Speedwagon
COBB ENERGY CENTREAtlanta, 770-916-2800, www.cobbenergycentre.com
June 4 MorrisseyJune 13 rePLAY: Symphony of HeroesJune 14 Frankie Valli & Four SeasonsJune 17 Julianne Hough & Derek HoughJune 19 Elvis CostelloJune 21 Tribute to Elvis/Shawn KlushJune 29 The Voice 2014 TourAug. 19 Tori AmosAug. 27 Jay Leno
COBB GALLERIA CENTREAtlanta, 770-955-8000, www.cobbgalleria.com
June 6-8 Blade Show & Int’l. Cutlery FairJune 21 Cobb Daylily SocietyJune 27-29 LEGO KidsfestJuly 24 S. E. Homeschool ExpoAug. 1-2 Atlanta Gospel Fest Music,
Health & Wellness FestAug. 2-3 4 Wheel Parts: Truck & Jeep FestivalAug. 3 Georgia Bridal Show
COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER706-494-8330, www.columbusciviccenter.org
June 28 Denim & Diamonds/Justin MooreJuly 17-20 Peter Pan LIVE
FOX THEATREAtlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org
June 3-8 EvitaJune 13 Damon AlbarnJune 27 George LopezJuly 8-13 Little MermaidAug. 22 Michael McDonald & TOTO
FREDERICK BROWN, JR. AMPHITHEATERPeachtree City, 770-631-0630, ww.amphitheater.org
June 21 Bruce Hornsby & NoisemakersJuly 12 Beach BoysJuly 26 Michael BoltonAug. 2 Arrival-Music of Abba
GEORGIA DOMEAtlanta, 404-223-8200, www.gadome.com
July 26 Drum Corp InternationalFootball:Aug. 27 GSU v. Abilene ChristianAug. 28 Chick-fil-A Kickoff/Miss. v. Boise StateAug. 30 Chick-fil-A Kickoff/Alabama v. West Va.
GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIRGROUNDSHiawassee, 706-896-4191,www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
June 13-14 Appalachian Wine & Jazz FestivalJuly 4 FireworksJuly 18-26 Georgia Mountain FairAug. 7-9 Ga. Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In
GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTERAtlanta, 404-223-4000, www.gwcc.com
June 14 Matty B LiveJune 15 Real Men CookJuly 2-3 Peachtree Health & Fitness ExpoAug. 10 Taste of the Runway
GWINNETT CENTERDuluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com
June 21 Big Laughs Comedy SeriesJune 22 Georgia Bridal ShowJune 26-28 Forward ConferenceJuly 8 Real Hair BattleJuly 25-27 Outdoor BlastAug. 1-3 International Film FestivalAug. 23 Endurocross
HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS404-851-9111, www.heritagesandysprings.org
Concerts by the Springs:June 8 Yacht Rock RevueJuly 13 Grains of Sand BandAug. 10 The HighballsRhythm & Brews:June 26 Melon & MayhemJuly 31 The BitterootsAug. 29 Packway Handle BandMovin’ Groovin’ Mornings:June 5-26, Wed. 10-11 (Ages 3-10)
Entertainment Venues in Georgia
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Entertainment Venues in GeorgiaMABLE HOUSE AMPHITHEATER
Mableton, 770-819-7765, www.mablehouse.orgJune 7 Summer Jazz ExplosionJune 21 Candlelite Concert-Webb WilderAug. 16 Candlelite Concert-Copious JonesAug. 30 West Atlanta Music Festival
MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTERMadison, 877-233-0598, www.mmcc-arts.org
Chamber Music Festival - various venuesJune 6-7 Violinist Chee-Yun &
Pianist Natasha ParemskiJune 8 Christiania TrioJune 13 Dover QuartetJune 15 3 String DivasJune 26 Dixieland Jazz in the ParkJune 29 Susie Park & Elizabeth Pridgen
MILLER PARKMarietta, 770-528-8875, www.cobbcountyga.gov
June 7 Atlanta Radio Club HamfestJune 14 Creepers Car ShowJune 14-15 Ga. Dachshund RacesJune 20-21 Cobb Classic RodeoJuly 5 Atlanta Food FestivalAug. 7-9 All 4 Kids Consignment SaleAug. 16 Shrine Car ShowAug. 22-23 Cobb Classic RodeoAug. 30 Celebrate Freedom Atlanta
NORTH ATLANTA TRADE CENTER Atlanta770-279-9899, www.northatlantatradecenter.com
June 13-15 Sports Collectibles ShowJune 14-15 Classic Collectibles/Home Décor ExpoJune 28-29 Eastman Gun ShowJuly 12-13 Exotic Bird FairAug. 9 Golden Spike Train ShowAug. 15-17 FolkfestAug. 23-24 Eastman Gun Shows
PHILIPS ARENAAtlanta, 404-878-3000, www.philipsarena.com
June 14 HOT 107.9’s Birthday Bash 19June 16 Jesus Christ SuperstarJune 21 Paul McCartneyJune 28 Katy PerryAug. 28 Aerosmith
PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATREAtlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com
June 4 Almost Homeless Comedy TourJune 6-8 Mitch FatelJune 12-15 Richard LewisJune 20-21 Jon ReepJune 26-28 Russell PetersJuly 10-12 Jimmy ShubertJuly 17-20 John HeffronJuly 25-28 Christopher TitusAug. 15-16 Bert KreisherAug. 21-23 Bob Marley
ROSWELL CULTURAL ARTS CENTER770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com
Puppet Series:June 2-7 Jungle Book: Story of Mowgli’s FireJune 9-14 Puppets Kapow!June 16-21 CinderellaJune 23-28 Gingerbread ManJune 30-July 3 Aesop’s Fantastic FablesJuly 7-12 Tangle of TalesJuly 14-19 Peter Rabbit’s Tales
SAVANNAH CIVIC CENTER800-351-7469, www.savannahcivic.com
June 10-11 Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop SingingJune 29 The Job ExperienceAug. 9-10 Eastman Gun Show
SOUTHERN GROUND AMPHITHEATERFayetteville, 770-461-6029, villagesamphitheater.com
June 7 KansasJune 28 Jefferson StarshipJuly 12 Temptations ReviewJuly 26 Gary Puckett & Union GapAug. 9 Charlie Daniels Band
STRAND THEATREMarietta, 770-293-0080, www.earlsmithstrand.org
June 6, 15, 22, 29, & July 4, 13, 19, 25Men of Motown
June 7, 15, 27, July 5, 11, 20, 26 – Diva!June 8, 13, 28, July 6, 12, 18 – Jukebox GiantsJuly 4 Fireworks
TERRACE AMPHITHEATER Big Canoe Chapel706-579-5099, www.bigcanoechapel.org
June 14 7 Bridges (Ultimate Eagles Experience)July 5 The Sock HopsJuly 26 Grapevine BandAug. 9 Kharisma
UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTERAthens, 706-542-4400, www.pac.uga.edu
June 1 Atlanta Symphony OrchestraJune 26 Sir James Galway Flute Festival
VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATREAtlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com
June 3 Jack Johnson, Amos LeeJune 14 Boston, .38 SpecialJuly 17 Doobie Bros., Peter Frampton,
Matthew CurryJuly 18 Ray LaMontagne, Jenny Lewis, Belle BrigadeJuly 25-26 Avett Bros., Emmylou HarrisAug. 3 PhishAug. 5 James TaylorAug. 16 Motley Crue, Alice CooperAug. 24 Keith Urban, Jerrod Niemann,
Brett Eldredge
WILD ADVENTURESValdosta, 229-219-7080, www.wildadventures.com
June 7 Thomas Rhett & Rhett AkinsJune 14 Kirk FranklinJuly 5 Billy CurringtonJuly 12 Jeremy CampAug. 9 SkilletAug. 16 Bluegrass & Barbecue
WOLF CREEK AMPHITHEATERAtlanta, 877-725-8849, wolfcreekamphitheater.com
June 7 Old School Concert/112, Jagged EdgeJune 14 BBQ & Blues FestivalJuly 5 Old School Concert/Keith Sweat,
Big Daddy, moreAug. 2 Old School Concert/Tank, Ginuwine, moreAug. 16 Music FestivalAug. 23 Wolf Creek Jazz SeriesAug. 30 Wolf Creek Funk Party
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Due to our early deadlines, some events are not posted.Therefore, you might want to check websites for more information.
Merritt Pecan Company in WestonMerritt Pecan Company, located on Hwy. 520 in Weston, specializes in farm-fresh pecans
and offers a large selection of items including pecans, pecan candies, brittle, divinity, jams, jellies, sauces, souvenirs, homemade pies and cakes, t-shirts, and cookbooks. Gift baskets are available and canbe customized. The pecans are grown and harvested ontheir farms and processed at their plant.The company, in business since 1980, is halfway
between Albany and Columbus. It has a Chevron Foodmartand offers convenience store items, BBQ sandwiches, hotwings, hot dogs, cheeseburger dogs, sausage biscuits, andother food items. The store also offers a picnic area withtables for customers, an inside ATM, clean restrooms,
walking area for dogs, and bus and camper parking. Local produce items, ranging from peas topeaches, are available when in season. Football fans will find souvenir items for Georgia,Auburn, and other local teams ranging from books to back scratchers.Merritt Pecan Company, offering a “step back in time” to the days of the general store, is
decorated with interesting memorabilia, has a display of John Deere toys inside, and an antiquetractor barn featuring John Deere tractors and other antique tools. The store is open from 7am-7pm daily except for Christmas Day. Phone 800-762-9152 or visit www.merritt-pecan.com.
Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayAll Aboard for a trip that will spark kids’ imaginations, adults’ memories, and leave everyone
smiling. It all starts at the historic 100+ year-old depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia andheads north from there. As the train winds through the mountains alongside the beautiful ToccoaRiver, Car Hosts will share the history of the railroadand sights along the way. The views are spectacularfrom both the vintage climate-controlled coaches andfrom the open-air car. Need a snack? Visit theConcession car for snacks, drinks, and souvenirs.After a leisurely one-hour trip, the train stops in the
unique twin border towns of McCaysville, Georgiaand Copperhill, Tennessee. You will have time toshop, tour, and dine during the layover (varying from 1.5 hours to 2 hours depending on specif-ic trip). Then it’s back to Blue Ridge. No trip is complete without making a stop at the Gift Shop.The ticket office is in the 100-year-old depot tucked in the charming mountain village of Blue
Ridge, Georgia within the lush Chattahoochee National Forest, only 95 miles north of Atlanta.Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules, ticket prices, and information, call 877-413-8724 or 706-632- 8724 or visit www.brscenic.com.
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Monthly Events in GeorgiaJune 1-Aug. 12 (except Wed.), Aug. 14-
18, 22-25, 29-Sept. 1 – BLUE RIDGE – ScenicRailway. 877-413-8724.
1-30 – COLUMBUS – USS Water WitchDocumentary, Port Columbus National Civil WarNaval Museum. 706-327-9798.
June 1-Aug. 24 – AUGUSTA – CandlelightJazz, Riverwalk, Sundays, 7pm. 706-495-6238.
June 1-Aug. 31 – DAHLONEGA – Appa la chianJam, Gold Museum, Sat. 2-5pm. 706-864-2257.
June 2-Aug. 30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mt. RRTours, Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., 2pm. 706-745-9819.
July 5-Aug. 28 – McCAYSVILLE – Pickin’ inHorseshoe Bend Park. 706-632-7696.
June 5,13,14,26,27, July 5,10,12,18,19,24,26, Aug. 2,7,9,16,22,23,30 – CORDELE –SAM Shortline Excursion Train. 877-ga-rails.
June 6, July 4 – VALDOSTA – 1st Friday,Downtown, 6:30-9:30pm. 229-259-3577.
June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – AUGUSTA – FirstFriday, Downtown, 5-10pm. 706-826-4702.
June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – BRUNSWICK –First Friday, Downtown, 5-8pm. 912-265-4032.
June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – CARTERSVILLE –1st Friday, Downtown, 5-8pm. 770-607-3480.
June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – DAHLONEGA – 1stFriday Night Concerts, Dntn. 706-864-3513.
June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 –ROME – First FridayConcerts, 7-10pm. 800-444-1834.
Summer in Georgia on My MindSummer in Georgia on My Mind
The National Civil War Naval Museum in ColumbusDiscover the little known stories of sailors, soldiers, and civilians, both free and enslaved, as
affected by the Navies of the American Civil War through award-winning exhibits including thelargest surviving Civil War ironclad, the CSS Jackson.Explore unique artifacts, ship replicas, and a great gift shopfor history lovers. Special events are held year-round.During June visitors can see an original documentary
produced by the National Civil War Naval Museum aboutthe USS Water Witch. On July 12 the museum theaterpiece Medical Mysteries will feature stories of doctors andnurses serving in the Civil War navies as well as a drama-tization of the autopsy of John Wilkes Booth aboard theUSS Montauk. The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of
Mobile Bay will be Aug. 1-3, and visitors can see a webcast of it at the museum in Columbus.The museum is open Sun.-Mon. 12:30pm-4:30pm and Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm and is
located at 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For more information, call 706-327-9798 or visitwww.portcolumbus.org.
Summer Beach Bash in DouglasGet ready to cool off this summer with the annual Summer Beach Bash on June 3 in
Douglas. The Beach Bash will be held from 4-9pm in the vacant lot adjacent to City Hall on 441Sin downtown Douglas. With activities planned for all ages, thisis sure to be the best Beach Party – away from the beach!Outdoor vendors will include food, novelty, inflatables, and
more specialty merchandise. Kids will enjoy large waterslides,Treasure Island sand pit, bouncy house, face painting, water -melon eating contest, sandcastle building contest, and “StraitJacket” the monster truck. Does it sound like the kids will haveall the fun? Don’t worry, adult activities will include a Battle ofthe Sexes, Hoola Hoopin’, Street Dance with a DJ, and more. Visit Douglas for giant waterslides, food, and fun – what
else could a Parrot Head ask for? For more information, contact Pattie Merritt at 912-384-5161 or visit www.cityofdouglas.com/BeachBash.
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Summer in Georgia on My MindSummer in Georgia on My Mind
Monthly Events in GeorgiaJune 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – SAUTEE – Pickin’ on
the Porch, InsideOut Sautee. 706-878-0144.June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 – SAVANNAH –
Oyster Roast/Fireworks, Westin. 912-201-2000.June 6, Aug. 1 – NEWNAN – First Friday,
Downtown, 5pm. 770-253-8283.June 6-Aug. 29 – BLAIRSVILLE – Friday
Night Concerts, Courthouse, 7pm. 706-745-5493.June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – BLAIRSVILLE –
Cruise-In on Square, 4-7pm. 706-897-5857.June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 – DAHLONEGA – Old
Car Cruise In, Historic Holly Theatre.706-864-3513.June 7-July 26 – CARTERSVILLE – Blue -
grass Concerts, Sat. 8-9:30pm, Red Top MountainState Park. 770-975-0055.
June 7-28 – ELLIJAY – Live Music, CartecayVineyards, 1:30-5:30pm. 706-698-9463.
June 7-29 – DAHLONEGA – Georgia WineCoun try Festival, 3 Sisters Vineyard, Saturdays &
Sundays. 706-864-3513.June 7,21, July 5,19, Aug. 2,16 – NEWNAN
– Pickin’ on the Square, 11am. 770-253-8287.June 7-Aug. 23 – TALLULAH FALLS –
Bluegrass on Square, Sat., 7pm. 706-782-4812.June 7-Aug. 26 – TOCCOA – Ida Cox Music
Festival, Downtown, Sat., 7-10pm. 877-4currahee.June 7-Aug. 30 – HELEN – Saturday Evening
Concerts, Unicoi St. Pk., 8pm. 706-878-2201.June 7-Aug. 30 – RICHMOND HILL – Movie
Nights Under the Stars, Saturdays, dusk, Ice CreamShop. 912-756-2676.
June 7-Aug. 31 –HELEN – Visiting ArtistSeries, Unicoi St. Pk., Sat. & Sun. 706-878-2201.
June 7, 14, 28, July 19, Aug. 9 – LAVONIA– Concerts, Tugaloo State Park, Saturdays,8-9:30pm. 706-356-4362.
June 7-Aug. 30 –WOODBINE – Opry,Fridays & Saturdays, 7-10pm. 912-576-3027.
June 12, July 10, Aug. 14 – ELLIJAY –Cherry Log Pickin,’ Gilmer Sr. Ctr. 706-635-3786.
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Apple-Pickin’ Jubilee in EllijayThe 19th annual Apple Pickin’ Jubilee will be held on weekends from Sept. 6-Oct. 26 from
9am-6pm at Hillcrest Orchards, nine miles east of Ellijay on Hwy. 52.Pick your own apples. Milk Buttercup the cow. Jump for joy on the Giant Jumping Pillow. Get
lost in the “Corny Kid’s Maze.” Ride the pedal cart track.There will be pig races, pony rides, tricycle rides, honeybee demonstrations, clogging, country bands, andwagon rides. Visit the Moonshine and Farm HouseMuseums, the petting farm, the Children’s Play Areawith giant slides, and the Enchanted Forest and NatureTrail with scenes from nursery rhymes and fairy tales.Visit the new Adventure Area with Hillbilly Golf, moreplaygrounds, a cow train ride, and the Apple Adventure
Kids’ Museum. Sit back and enjoy live bluegrass concerts and clogging on the Hillcrest Stage.An operating gristmill will be grinding cornmeal and grits. Grandma’s Bakery will serve fried
apple pies, apple cider, apple fritters, apple cider donuts, fudge, and homemade ice cream.There will also be mountain barbecue and other vittles.All activities will be included for a $7 admission fee except for separate fees for the petting
farm, bungee jump, and pony rides. For more information, visit www.hillcrestorchards.net orphone 706-273-3838 or e-mail [email protected].
Monthly Events in GeorgiaJune 16, July 21, Aug. 18 – BLAIRSVILLE –
Shape Note Singing, Cthse, 6:30pm. 877-745-5789.June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 –SAUTEE – Con -
certs, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. 706-878-1056.June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 – ST. MARYS – Star -
ry Nights, Waterfront Pk., 6-8pm. 912-882-4000.June 27, July 25, Aug. 22 – BLUE RIDGE –
Classic Car Cruise-In, D.Q., 6pm. 706-838-4901.June 28, July 26, Aug. 23 – BLUE RIDGE –
3 Monkeys Antique Auction. 706-632-6111.June 28, July 4 – ST. MARYS – Railroad
Company Train Excursions. 912-729-1103.June 29, July 27, Aug. 31 – JEKYLL ISLAND
– Dinner Dance, Club Hotel. 912-635-5155.July 5, Aug. 2 – RICHMOND HILL – 1st Sat -
ur day Cars & Coffee, R. H. Museum. 912-756-3697.July 28, Aug. 9 – CONYERS– N. Ga. Line Steam -
ers Train Ride, Ga. Int’l. Horse Pk. 888-860-4224.
June2-28 – CORDELE-CRISP COUNTY – Water -
melon Days Festival, various venues. 229-273-1668.
3 – DOUGLAS – Main Street Summer BeachBash, next to City Hall, 4-9pm. 912-384-5161.
5-7 – HELEN – Helen to the Atlantic Hot AirBalloon Race, Helendorf Inn. 706-878-2271.
6 – COLUMBUS – Georgia On My Mind Day,Ga. Visitor Info Ctr., 11am-2pm. 706-649-7455.
6 – RUTLEDGE – Twilight Time Wagon Ride,Hard Labor Creek St. Pk. 706-557-3001.
6-7 – EUHARLEE – Covered Bridge ‘Que.800-733-2280.
6-7 – EVANS – WRDW 60th AnniversaryParty, Town Center Park. 706-650-5005.
6-7 – SAVANNAH – Blues, Jazz, BBQ onRiver Street. 912-234-0295.
6-8 – MARIETTA TO RINGGOLD – DixieHwy. 90-Mile Yard Sale. 770-387-1357.
6-29 – MADISON – Chamber Music Festival,various venues. 706-342-4743.
7 – EATONTON – Putnam County DairyFestival, Courthouse Square. 706-485-8112.
7 – ELLIJAY – Tapas on the Square, Good Sam -ar i tan Catholic Church, 12-5pm. 706-669-8458.
7 – GRIFFIN – June Jam, Downtown. 770-229-6400.
The Hiawassee River RailroadRide the historic Hiwassee River Railroad scenic rail
excursion through the unspoiled Cherokee National Forest,along the beautiful Hiwassee River, and through the seclud-ed Hiwassee River Gorge. All trips feature the engineeringmarvel, the Great Hiwassee Loop. At the top you’ll passover a bridge 62 feet above the tracks on which you’ve justtraveled as the rails negotiate a spiraling formation.All trips begin with a short bus trip from the the restored
L&N Depot & Museum in Etowah, Tennessee. For those riders choosing a trip to Copperhill, the route continues beyond Farmer through Turtletown andDucktown to the border towns of Copperhill, Tennessee and McCaysville, Georgia.The trains feature comfortable coach seating with large viewing windows for standard serv-
ice. Dome seating allows passengers a panoramic view from high above the car. Observationlounge seating provides a unique view from the car at the rear of the train in one direction. Whiletraveling in the other direction, the car will be directly behind the locomotive. Passengers selecting this option will ride one way in dome seating and the other in observation seating.Special rates are available for groups of 25 or more; charter trips can be arranged for groups
of 80 or more. For information, phone 423-894-8028, x0 or visit www.tvrail.com.
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June7 – HAZLEHURST – Ga. Great Steak Cook-Off/
Young Chef Hamburger Cook-Off. 912-375-4543.7 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Music & Dancing,
FDR State Park, 7pm. 706-663-4858.7 – TYBEE ISLAND – Tour of Homes. 912-
234-7257.7 – WARM SPRINGS – D-Day Commem or -
ation/Tribute to Rosie the Riveter, FDR’s LittleWhite House. 706-655-5870.
7-8 – BYRON – Georgia Peach Festival, NorthPeach Park, 7-11pm. 478-825-4002.
7-8 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Ga. Sea Island Fes -tival, Gascoigne Bluff Pk., 12-6pm. 912-634-0330.
8 – CALHOUN – Mustang/Ford Show &Swap Meet, High School. 800-887-3811.
8 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Island GarageBand, Lighthouse, 7pm. 912-634-7090.
13 – GRIFFIN – Flick in the Park at Sixth,7:30pm. 770-229-6400.
13 – HIAWASSEE – Appalachian Wine, Jazz,& Art Festival, Ga. Mt. Fair. 706-896-4191.
13-14 – DAHLONEGA – Christian MusicNights, New River Park, 7-10pm. 706-864-2082.
13-14 – FORT VALLEY – Georgia PeachFestival, Downtown. 478-825-4002.
13-15 – NORTHEAST GEORGIA – ArtsTour. 800-858-8027.
14 – CARTERSVILLE – Day of Discovery,Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.
14 – LUMPKIN – Work & Play the Old TimeWay, Westville Village. 888-733-1850.
14-15 – BLAIRSVILLE – Scottish Festival &Highland Games, Meeks Park. 706-745-5789 or877-745-5789.
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Watermelon Days Festival in CordeleVisit the Cordele-Crisp County area June 2-28 for the 64th Annual
Watermelon Days Festival, and celebrate the crop that has made thearea famous. The main day of the festival will be Saturday, June 28, andwill feature a parade, arts & crafts, entertainment, free slices of water-melon, truck and car display, antique tractor and equipment display, andwatermelon related competitions such as seed spitting, fast eating, etc.A dance will be held that evening with entertainment presented byMainStream.Events planned from June 2-28 will include a dog show, pageant,
road races, photo contest, puppet show, watermelon decoration contest,gospel singing, fishing rodeo, worship service, horseshoe tournament,
and more. Also, enjoy a ride on the famous historic SAM Shortline Excursion Train.Known for its melons, Cordele-Crisp County was designated the “Watermelon Capital of the
World” for having the sweetest, juiciest and crispiest melons in 1991 in a taste test. Over fourthousand acres of melons are grown in Crisp County which has the ideal soil to grow this delicious fruit. More than 200 million pounds of watermelons each year are shipped through theCordele State Farmers Market. Visit the festival, and stay over and enjoy Lake Blackshear, theGeorgia Veterans Memorial State Park, the Watermelon Capital Speedway, golfing, and theCordele State Farmers Market where you will find an abundance of melons and other fruits andvegetables which are Georgia Grown. For information on things to do in the community and aschedule of activities, phone 229-273-1668 or visit www.cordelecrispga.com.
June14-15 – CAVE SPRINGS – Arts Festival. 800-
444-1834.14-15 – PERRY – Oh My Georgia Festival &
Market, Ga. Nat’l. Fairgrounds. 478-988-8000.18-21 – COLUMBUS – 70th Annual Miss
Georgia pageant, Rivercenter. 706-256-3612.18-22 – ATHENS – AthFest Music & Arts
Festival, Downtown. 800-655-0603.20 – BRUNSWICK – Juneteenth Festival,
Mary Ross Pk., Dntn. Parade 10am. 912-996-6904.20 – CLARKESVILLE – Friday Night Flick, 7-
10pm. 800-835-2559.20 – CORNELIA – Friday Night Flicks, Depot.
706-778-8585.
21 – BLAIRSVILLE – Summer Launch Party,Mountain Research Ctr., 4-8pm. 877-745-5789.
27 – CORNELIA – Dixie Still Concert, Depot.706-778-8585.
27 – DALTON – Screen on the Green, DaltonGreen Park, 7pm. 706-876-2557.
28 – CORDELE – Watermelon Day FestivalMain Day. 229-273-1668.
28 – N. GEORGIA – Farm Tour, Habersham/Rabun/Towns/White Counties. 706-778-4654.
28 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – CommunityContra Dance, Art Center. 706-878-3300.
28 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Canopy of OaksFestival, Gascoigne Bluff Park. 912-270-2836.
28-29 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Fling,North Georgia Tech. 706-896-0932.
28-29 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – AntiqueShow, Postell Park. 912-264-3254.
29 – SAVANNAH – Lanne Raphael Jazz,Mansion on Forsyth, 5pm. 912-228-3158.
29 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Jazz/Soul Gravy,Neptune Park, 7-9pm. 912-262-6934.
July1 – RISING FAWN – Wild Cave Tour, Cloud -
land Canyon. 706-913-7170.4-7 – TYBEE ISLAND – Arts Association
Show & Sale. 912-786-5920.6 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Mason Waters &
Groove Allstars, Lighthouse, 7pm. 912-634-7090.12 – CARTERSVILLE – Native American
Games, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.12 – COLUMBUS – Medical Mysteries, Port
Columbus Nat’l. Civil War Museum. 706-327-9798.13 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Jazz/Elisha
“Atlas” Parris, Neptune Pk., 7-9pm. 912-262-6934.18 – CLARKESVILLE – Friday Night Flicks,
Pitts Park. 706-778-8585.
HILLCREST ORCHARDS
706-273-3838
HILLCREST ORCHARDSHwy. 52, 9 miles east of Ellijay
706-273-3838www.hillcrestorchards.net • [email protected]
Pick your
own apples.
Pony Rides - Playgrounds - Cow Milking - Pig RacesWagon Rides - Music - Petting Farm - Pedal Carts
Giant Jumping Pillow - Kids Maze - Tricycle RidesGiant Slides - Fair Food - Grist Mill - Museums
9 a.m.-6 p.m. • $7 per person(Petting Farm admission add $3 per person)
Pick your
own apples.
APPLE PICKIN’JUBILEE
Sept. 6 - Oct. 26 (Weekends)
APPLE PICKIN’JUBILEE
Sept. 6 - Oct. 26 (Weekends)19th Annual
Butternut Creek Festival in BlairsvilleThe l6th annual Butternut Creek Festival, sponsored by the High Country Artisans, Inc., will
be held July 19-20 from 10am-5pm at Meeks Park in Blairsville.Over seventy-five of the finest craftsmen and artists will
offer yard art, stained glass, rustic birdhouses, terracottagarden art, gourds, rustic furniture, soy wax candles,stoneware pottery, cedar birdhouses, wire-wrapped jewelry,hand-turned woodcrafts, fiber art, purses and totes, musicalinstruments, photography, quilts, and much more.Demonstrations by artists will include blacksmith Butch
Dey of Norcross and Mel McEwen of Cleveland as hecarves a bear or raccoon, as well as demonstrations on
broom making, band saw puzzles, pottery turning, basket weaving, and making cornhusk dolls.The artists and food vendors will line the shady shore of Butternut Creek. Enjoy the soft
strumming of the Blue Ridge Dulcimer players, or stop at the Gazebo for foot-stomping, hand-clapping musical renditions by local musical groups throughout the weekend. New this year willbe a story teller. Meeks Park also boasts many walking trails and a playground for the youngest.Several non-profit organizations will be selling their wares and raffle tickets.Admission, parking, and shuttle service will be free. For information, phone 706-781-1221, or
visit www.butternutcreekfestival.com, or write PO Box 422, Blairsville, Ga. 30512, or e-mail [email protected], or like them on facebook @ Butternut Creek Art Festival.
Family Fun in Blairsville This SummerBlairsville’s lakes beckon family fun this summer, from the crystal
clear 18-acre Lake Winfield Scott in Suches to the 4,180-acre LakeNottely. Each offers boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, hiking, andcamping. Lake Nottely has 106 miles of shoreline, two marinas, andpublic boat ramps. Vogel State Park, one of Georgia’s oldest and mostpopular state parks, has a 20-acre lake and a swimming beach, picnicshelters, a children’s playground, and miles of hiking trails. Families cantrek the 300-yard trail to Helton Creek Falls to see twin cascades set ina deep hardwood forest and head to nearby Brasstown Bald Mountain,Georgia’s highest elevation and one that offers a view of four states. This family-friendly burg also hosts lots of summer festivals and
events, including favorites Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games on June 14 and 15,Independence Day fireworks on July 4, the Butternut Creek Festival on July 19 and 20, and theGreen Bean Festival on July 26. Other summer events will include Friday night concerts at the Historic Courthouse, Cruise-ins on the Square the first weekend of each month, and a newly expanded Farmers Market with weekly events. For more information, visitwww.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com or phone 877-745-5789.
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July18-26 – HIAWASSEE – Georgia Mountain
Fair, Fairgrounds. 706-896-4191.19 – CALHOUN – Babe’s Bayou Band,
Downtown, 7pm. City Park. 800-887-3811.19 – CLAYTON – Clayton Crawl, Main Street,
6-9pm. 706-982-1284.19-20 – BLAIRSVILLE – Butternut Creek
Festival, Meeks Park. 706-781-1221.20 – CLARKESVILLE – Heirloom Tomato
Festival, Glen-Ella Springs. 706-754-7295.20 – SAVANNAH – Mike Frost Jazz Band,
Westin Harbor Resort, 5pm. 912-228-3158.20 – ST. SIMONS – Victor Wain wright &
Wild Roots, Lighthouse, 7pm. 912-634-7090.25 – CORNELIA – Back to School Bash,
Fulbright Aquatic Center. 706-778-8585.
Pecan Candies Pecan Pies Gift Boxes and Tins Roasted Pecans Pecan Halves Pecan Pieces Inshell Pecans
P.O. Box 39, Hwy. 520, Weston, GA [email protected] Phone 1-800-762-9152 Fax 229-828-2061
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The Real Squeal: Lyons Barbeque & Music FestivalLyons, Georgia will host its 5th annual barbeque festival on October 10-11. The Real Squeal
is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event with both professional and amateur barbeque competitions. The amateur contest kicks off thefestival on Friday, October 10, in downtown Lyons with astreet dance, great barbeque, traditional festival food, aclassic car cruise-in and cruise-out, and fireworks.On Saturday, October 11, head to Partin Park for the
professional barbeque competition. Many of the profes-sional barbeque teams will compete in the People’sChoice event where patrons can purchase tickets to tasteand judge pork shoulder entries. Activities in the park willinclude arts and crafts, live music, a kid’s creative playarea, a professional chainsaw show, a classic car show,
and primitive skills demonstrations. Bring your artifacts to the Indian Artifacts Show to have themdated and documented by an archeologist. Explore their adventure race through the swamp andmud at the RazorBack Mud Run. Visit www.therealsqueal.com for more details on all the activi-ties, as well as two additional contests for best bbq sauce and a theme dessert contest. Call 912-526-6445 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
July25 – DALTON – Screen on the Green, Dalton
Green Park, 7pm. 706-876-2557.25-26 – HELEN – Shine for Cystic Fibrosis
Open Car Show. 706-795-2264.26 – BLAIRSVILLE – Green Bean Festival,
Downtown. 877-745-5789.26 – CHATSWORTH – Chief Vann House
Days. 706-695-2598.26 – MACON – Bragg Jam, Dntn. 478-743-1074.26-27 – HELEN – Folk Life Festival, Unicoi
State Park. 706-878-2201.26-27 – MADISON – Firefly Festival, Town
Park. 706-342-1251.
August1-2 – SAVANNAH – First Friday & Saturday
on River Street. 912-234-0295.1-3 – COLUMBUS – 150th Anniversary of
Battle of Mobile Bay, Port Columbus National CivilWar Museum. 706-327-9798.
1-3 – DILLARD – Bluegrass & BBQ Festival,
City Hall. 706-782-4812.1-17 – SAVANNAH – Voice Festival, Various
Venues. 855-766-7372.2 – CALHOUN – Calhoun’s Got Talent Finale,
Harris Arts Center. 706-629-2599.7-9 – HIAWASSEE – Moonshine Cruz-In,
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. 706-782-4812.14 – FITZGERALD – Elvis Tribute Concert,
Grand Theatre, 7pm. 229-426-5033.15-16 – ATHENS – Classic City BBQ Festival,
Classic Center. 800-918-6393.16 – ROME – Celebrity Dance Challenge, City
Auditorium. 706-292-9024.17 – CALHOUN – Friends of New Echota’s
Dinner & Auction. 800-887-3811.21 – DOUGLAS – Wild Game Supper, Weir
Center, 6:30pm. 912-383-0277.22-23 – DOUGLAS – South Georgia Outdoor
Expo, Central Square Complex. 912-383-0277.23 – HELEN – GarlicFest, Loganberry Heritage
Farm. 706-348-6068.23 – MADISON – Festival of Friends. 706-
342-1667.
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August23-24 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – End of Sum -
mer Art & Craft Market, Postell Pk. 912-230-1042.24 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sam Rodriguez
Latin Jazz, Neptune Park, 7-9pm. 912-262-6934.30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Grape Stomping
Festival, Paradise Hills Resort. 877-745-7483.30 – SAUTEE NACOOCHEE – Crush Fest
2014, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. 706-878-5522.30-31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mountain Heritage
Festival, Mt. Life Museum. 877-745-5789.30-Sept. 17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives
2014: 12th Annual Georgia Pottery Invitational,Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565.
September1-17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives 2014:
12th Annual Georgia Pottery Invitational, OconeeCultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565.
6-Oct. 26 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee,Hillcrest Orchards, Weekends. 706-273-3838.
October4-26 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee,
Hillcrest Orchards, Weekends. 706-273-3838.10-11 – LYONS – The Real Squeal: Lyons
Barbeque & Music Festival. 912-526-6445.Events sometimes change, so phone for
information before driving long distances.
Summer is alive withbeautiful roadside
wildflowers and festivalseason. Visitor favorites
include the Blairsville ScottishFestival in June, the ButternutCreek Festival and Green BeanFestival both in July. Come join us!
Each SeasonSomething
NewEach Season
Something New
www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com877-745-5789
July 19 & 20, 2014Saturday & Sunday 10 AM to 5 PMFREE Admission, Parking & Shuttle
Live Artist Demonstrations, Live Music, Great Food
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU
MEEKS PARKBlairsville, Ga.
(on south side of Hwy 76/5150.7 mile west of Hwy 19/129 traffic light )
16th AnnualButternutCreek Festival
www.butternutcreekfestival.com
Perspectives 2014: 12th Annual Georgia Pottery InvitationalThe Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation will host Perspectives from Aug. 30-Sept. 17 from
10am-5pm at OCAF in Watkinsville. Over 5,000 pieces of functional handmade pottery by 50 ofGeorgia’s finest potters will be for sale. Admission and park-ing will be free except for the opening Gala on Aug. 29 from6-9pm. Gala admission will be $10 and will include food,drinks, and music by the Solstice Sisters.The Main Gallery will feature the best works of each of
the 50 Georgia potters and a piece from each of their private collections. The Members Gallery will showcase the potteryand sculpture of Ron Meyers who helped revitalize theAmerican studio pottery; Ted Saupe’s autobiographicalworks; and the ceramic sculptures of Sun Koo Yuh. The HallGallery will highlight the whimsical earthenware ocarinas(flutes) by David Chrzan. Free pottery demonstrations will beeach Saturday from 1-4pm at Rocket Hall. Gallery talks willbe Aug. 31 and Sept. 14 at 1 pm. Open Studio tours will beSunday, Sept. 14. For details, visit www.ocaf.com or call 706-769-4565.
Perspectives 2014: Georgia Pottery Invitational is an annual event established by volunteersto promote and recognize quality functional pottery by established Georgia potters and to promote pottery as a craft and art form consistent with the OCAF mission. It highlights a widecollection of styles, forms, colors and price ranges.
Pottery by Cindy Angliss
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July 4th Freedom Fest Event in DouglasThe Douglas Exchange Club, the City of Douglas,
and community partners ask everyone to celebratethe 4th of July in Douglas, Georgia. Freedom Fest hasbecome a yearly tradition for Douglas, Coffee County,and surrounding cities. This year on Friday, July 4, atJC Adams Municipal Park, festivities will begin at 5pm.Admission and parking will be free. There will be liveentertainment, food vendors, and fireworks after dark.“Freedom Fest is a traditional celebration in
Douglas, and we could not provide this celebrationwithout partnering with the Douglas Exchange Club, local businesses, and private supporters,”said celebration chairman, Will Thompson. “Our Community, working together, has helped tobuild this celebration into a tradition for many families in Douglas and Coffee County. This yearwe hope to see more people come out to enjoy quality entertainment, food and fun!”For more information about the 4th of July Freedom Fest in Douglas, call Will at 912-384-
1616, [email protected], or visit www.cityofdouglas.com.
Fitzgerald’s Independence Day CelebrationEnjoy a fun-filled Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, beginning at 4pm at Paulk
Park in Fitzgerald. There will be old-fashioned contests and free hotdogs and soft drinks for children and adults. There will be a watermelon eating contestand a greased pole contest for both children and adults withprize money for the winners; also a treasure hunt will be heldfor the children. Entertainment will begin at 6pm when a liveband will entertain intermittently until dark; then a spectacularfireworks show will be held at dusk over the lake at Paulk Park.Take chairs and blankets, and pack your coolers for a picnic.Make a weekend of it and enjoy some of the other interest-
ing points in Fitzgerald. The Blue & Gray Museum has morethan 1200 artifacts and tells the story of Fitzgerald and its CivilWar roots. Walk through Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks andRebs rest side by side. Maps for the drive-by historic home tourand the Evergreen Cemetery tour are available at www.fitzgeraldga.org or at the WelcomeCenter, 116 North Johnston Street. Tour booklets are also available at www.fitzgeraldga.org.For more information, call 800-386-4642 or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.
JUNE27-29 – ROSWELL – Patriotic Celebration, Ros -
well UMC, Fri. 8:30pm, Sun. 4pm. 770-594-0512.28 – THE ROCK – Celebrate America, The
Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.29 – PERRY – Freedom Fireworks, Georgia
National Fairgrounds. 478-988-8000.29 – TOCCOA – Patriotic Pops, GBCC. 877-
4currahee.
JULY1-6 – EAST POINT – Salute to the Red,
White, & Blue, Commons Area. 404-270-7016.3 – BLUE RIDGE – Firecracker Special Train
Ride, 7pm. 877-413-8724.3 – KENNESAW – Salute to America,
Downtown, 6-10pm. 770-422-9714.3 – MADISON – Independence Day Concert
& Picnic, Cultural Center, 7pm. 706-342-4743.3 – MANCHESTER – Fireworks Display, Old
Mill, 5:30-10pm. 706-846-3141.3 – TYBEE ISLAND – Independence Day
Fireworks. 800-868-2322.
4th of July4th of July
JULY3-5 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK –
Fantastic Fourth Celebration. 770-498-5690.3-6 – ATLANTA – Celebrate July 4th
Weekend, Six Flags Over Georgia. 770-948-9290.4 – ACWORTH – 4th of July Celebration,
Cauble Park, 5pm. 770-917-1234.4 – ALPHARETTA – July 4th Fireworks &
Festivities, Wills Park, 6-10pm. 678-827-6133.4 – ATHENS – Star Spangled Classic, Georgia
Square Mall. 800-653-0603.4 – ATLANTA – 4th of July Celebration,
Centennial Olympic Park, 404-223-4412; 4th ofJuly Festivities, Lenox Mall, 6pm. 404-233-6767.
4 – BLAIRSVILLE – Fireworks Celebration,Meeks Park, 9:30pm, 706-745-5789. Indepen -dence Day at Vogel State Park, 706-745-2628.Lake Nottely Independence Day Boat Parade,Marina, 11am, 706-745-3638.
4 – BLUE RIDGE – Fireworks, Lake Blue RidgeMarina, 3pm. 706-632-2618.
4 – BRUNSWICK – Old Fashioned 4th of JulyCelebration, Mary Ross Pk., 7pm. 912-265-4032.
4 – DAHLONEGA – Car Show. 770-843-6477.4 – DECATUR – Pied Piper Parade 6pm, Con -
cert 7pm, Fireworks 9pm. Dwntwn. 404-371-8386.4 – DILLARD – Dillard House Fireworks. 706-
782-4812.4 – DOUGLAS – July 4th Freedom Fest, J. C.
Adams Municipal Pk. 912-381-2441, 912-384-1616.4 – DULUTH – Independence Day Celebra tion,
Southeastern Railway Museum. 770-476-2013.4 – DUNWOODY – Parade. 877-630-2270.4 – ELLIJAY – A Star Spangled Beach Party,
6pm. 706-635-7400.4 – FITZGERALD – Independence Day
Celebration, Paulk Park. 800-386-4642.4 – FLOVILLA – Fun for the Fourth, Indian
Springs Stater Park. 770-504-2277.4 – GRIFFIN – Independence Day
Celebration, City Park, 7pm. 770-229-6400.4 – HELEN – Fireworks, Dusk. 706-878-2181.4 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Independence Day
Celebration, Grand Dunes Pk. 912-635-3636.4 – JULIETTE – Ol’ Time Independence Day at
Jarrell Plantation. 278-986-5172.4 – LAVONIA – Old Fashioned Fourth of July,
Tugaloo State Park. 706-356-4362.4 – LUMPKIN – Independence Day, Westville
Village. 888-733-1850.
4 – MARIETTA – 4th of July Celebration,Square, 10am-dark. 770-794-5601.
4 – MORELAND – Barbecue. 770-254-2627.4 – NEWNAN – Independence Day Parade &
Fireworks. 770-253-8283.4 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Star-Spangled
Beach Party, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.4 – RICHMOND HILL – Independence Day
Celebration, Ft. McAllister St. Pk. 912-727-2339.4 – ST. MARYS – Independence Day Festival
& Fireworks. 912-882-4000.4 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – 4th of July
Celebration, Neptune Park. 912-262-6934.4 – THOMASVILLE – Celebration/Fireworks,
Remington Park, 6:30-10pm. 229-227-7001.4-6 – OMAHA – July 4th Celebration on the
Lake, Florence Marina St. Pk. 229-838-4706.4-6 – SAVANNAH – Fourth of July Festival
on the River. 912-234-0295.4-6 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sunshine Fes -
tival Arts & Crafts Show, Posell Pk. 912-230-1042.5 – BLUE RIDGE – Parade, 10am. 706-258-2750.5 – CRAWFORDVILLE – Old Fashioned
Celebration, Stephens State Park. 706-456-2602.5 – SANDY SPRINGS – Stars and Stripes
Celebration, Concourse Corp. Ctr. 866-511-7742.
Celebrations
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CelebrationsFirecracker Special on Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
The Firecracker Special will depart the Blue RidgeScenic Railway Depot on Thursday, July 3, at 7pm for a fourhour round trip. There will be a two hour lay-over inMcCaysville where the train riders can enjoy the greatCopper Basin Fireworks display. They are encouraged totake a lawn chair and sit outside the train to view the fire-works. For more information on the railway, see the articleon page 12. For more information and reservations, visitwww.brscenic.com or call 877-413-8724 or 706-632-8724.
4TH OF JULYCELEBRATIONPAULK PARK IN FITZGERALD, GA
JULY 4, Starting at 4 p.m.Free Hotdogs & Softdrinks
For Children & Adults . . .Watermelon Eating ContestGreased Pole Contest • PrizesTreasure Hunt for Kids
Starting at 6 p.m.Live Entertainment
Starting at DuskFireworks
FITZGERALD1-800-386-4642 • www.fitzgeraldga.org
HENRY PLAYERSMcDonough, 770-914-1474, www.henryplayers.com
June 26-29 A Year with Frog & Toad
HISTORIC HOLLY THEATERDahlonega, 706-864-3759, www.hollytheater.com
July 11-27 Spamalot
HISTORIC RITZ THEATREBrunswick, 912-262-6934, www.goldenislesarts.org
July 13-22 The Wizard of Oz
LEGACY THEATRETyrone, 770-306-3343, www.thelegacytheatre.org
July 11-Aug. 3 Music Man
NEW AMERICAN SHAKESPEARETHEATRE TAVERNAtlanta, 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com
June 7-29 Antony & Cleopatra
NEW DEPOT PLAYERSConyers, 678-374-3224, www.thenewdepotplayers.com
July 10-27 Annie (Musical)
NEXT STAGE THEATRE COMPANY Marietta678-744-6398, www.nextstagetheatrecompany.com
June 6-22 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
PUMPHOUSE PLAYERS Cartersville770-387-2610, www.pumphouseplayers.com
June 20-22 Round the World TalesJuly 11-13 Henry & Ramona
ROME LITTLE THEATRE706-295-7171, www.romelittletheatre.com
Thru June 8 Dixie Swaim ClubJuly 11-20 Legally Blonde (Musical)Aug. 22-31 Adventures of Tom Sawyer
SAVANNAH THEATRE912-233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com
Thru Aug. 1 Savannah LiveThru Aug. 2 Jukebox JourneyAug. 8-23 Broadway on Bull Street
SERENBE PLAYHOUSE Chattahoochee Hills,770-463-1110, www.serenbeplayhouse.com
May 30-Aug. 2 Wonderful Wizard of OzJune 12-29 Ten Mile LakeJuly 24-Aug. 10 Oklahoma!
SOUTHSIDE THEATRE GUILDFairburn, 770-969-0956, www.stgplays.com
July 24-Aug. 10 110 in the Shade
STAGE DOOR PLAYERSDunwoody, 770-396-1726, www.stagedoorplayers.net
Thru June 8 Godspell 2012July 11-Aug. 3 The Odd Couple
TATER PATCH PRODUCTIONSJasper, 770-547-1096, www.taterpatchplayers.org
June 6-21 Play OnJuly 11-13 Rising Stars ProductionAug. 15-Sept. 7 Postmortem
THOMASVILLE ON STAGE229-226-0863, www.tosac.com
July 11-20 Alice in Wonderland
ACT 1 THEATERAlpharetta, 770-663-8989, www.act1theater.com
July 18-Aug. 10 Joseph & the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat
ACTOR’S EXPRESSAtlanta, 404-607-show, www.actors-express.com
Thru June 15 End of the RainbowJuly 9-Aug. 9 The Rocky Horror Show
AGATHA’SAtlanta, 404-584-2211, www.agathas.com
Thru July 30 Throne of Games: Fire & Ice Makes WaterNext Show Dead Man: Murder on Madison Avenue
ART PLACEMarietta, 770-509-2700, www.theartplace.us
June 13-14 Cabaret Camp MusicalAug. 23 Jason Thomas (Johnny Cash Encore Show)
ATHENS COMMUNITY THEATRE706-548-3854, www.townandgownplayers.org
June 6-15 Steel MagnoliasAug. 8-17 Proof
ATLANTA LYRIC THEATREMarietta, 404-377-9948, www.atlantalyrictheatre.com
June 13-29 SpamalotAug. 8-24 Cats
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org
June 5,7,8 Aida – A Slave to LoveJuly 20 Procol HarumJuly 30 Evening with Yes
BACK LOT PLAYERS Forsyth478-994-0443, www.thebacklotplayers.org
June 13-22 Lion, Witch, & Wardrobe
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY THEATER706-632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com
July 10-27 Always a BridesmaidAug. 21-Sept. 7 The Cemetery Club
BRUNSWICK ACTORS’ THEATRE912-262-0628, www.artdowntowngallery209.com
June 7-29 Central Park WestAug. 10-Sept. 8 Always a Bridesmaid
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTSAtlanta, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org
June 13-July 28 Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat
DALTON LITTLE THEATRE706-226-6618, www.daltonlittletheatre.com
June 14-29 Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming
ELBERT THEATREElberton, 706-283-1049, www.elberttheatre.org
June 13-14 The Little MermaidJuly 18-27 Who’s on First?
FORT GORDON DINNER THEATRE706-793-8552, www.fortgordon.com
July 18-Aug. 2 Steel Magnolias
GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE THEATREAtlanta, 404-504-1473, www.gashakespeare.org
June 4-8 As You Like ItJuly 1-26 The Frog PrinceJuly 9-27 One Man Two Guvnors
HABERSHAM COMMUNITY THEATERClarkesville, 706-839-1315, www.habershamtheater.org
June 13-22 Christmas BellesJuly 31-Aug. 10 The King and I
P Theatre P Music P Dance PP Theatre P Music P Dance P
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Due to our early deadlines,some eventsare not posted. Therefore,you might wantto check websites for more information.
Gates Open at 5pmFireworks After Dark
Free Admission • Free ParkingLive EntertainmentFood & Craft VendorsFor information call Will
912-384-1616or email [email protected]
MainStreet
SummerBeach BashJUNE 3 – 4-9pm
Next to City Hall912-384-5161Annual Events
OctoberHealth & Safety Festival - 4thCentral Square Complex, 912-383-5690
Douglas Lions Club Big Buck Contest - 18th 912-327-0830
Moonlight Madness - 25thGeneral Coffee St. Pk., 912-384-7082
Hometown Harvest - 31stBeside City Hall, 4-8pm, 912-384-5161
NovemberChicken Livers and Gizzards Festival - 1stBroxton, Georgia
Downtown Holiday Open House - 23rdDowntown, 1-5pm, 912-384-5161
DecemberFestival of Lights Christmas Parade - 6th912-389-3401
Lighting of the Park - 6th 912-384-7082Christmas on the Pond - 13thGeneral Coffee St. Pk., 6-8pm, 912-384-7082
Spring 2015Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Festival - MarchAirport, 912-383-0277
www.cityofdouglas.com/events
Friday, August 221pm-7pm
Saturday, August 239am-5pm
Central Square Complex200 S. Madison Ave., Douglas, GA
$5 Admission/ $8 for Both Days/ 12 & under FREE
FOOD VENDORS •HANDS-ON DEMOS
CELEBRITY APPEARANCES •WILDGAME SUPPER
ARTS & CRAFTS •KIDS AREA •MORE!
912-383-0277www.cityofdouglas.com/SGOE
Friday, July 4, 2014JC Adams Municipal Park
