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CHIAHA HARVEST FAIR IN ROME

2010 Ghostly Gathering Friday, October

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A family Halloween happening featuring spooky storytellers, magic shows, costume contests, crafts, games, freaky food and more.

Garden Room of Heritage Sandy Springs 6075 Sandy Springs Circle Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Admission: $4 at the Door, $3 in Advance FREE for HSS Members and ages 2 & under For more information visit www.heritagesandysprings.org

Halloween Hikes Friday & Saturday, October 22, 23, 29, 30 Chattahoochee Nature Center 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

If you are searching for a unique Halloween adventure, we have the program for you. Take your child on a well-lit hike through the forest to meet woodland creatures and hear about their lives. It’s the perfect non-scary alternative to traditional Halloween events.

Join us for a full evening of fun activities!

Admission: $8, FREE for ages 2 & under (Trails are not suitable for strollers.)

770-992-2055, ext. 236 www.chattnaturecenter.org For more information on fall events call 866-511-7742 or visit

www.visitsandysprings.org

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Volume 50 Monthly

Number 4 October 2010

CONTENTS Tennessee Valley Railroad . . . . . . . . .4 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Georgia Events & Activities . . . .6-10 Bainbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Purvis Pecan Company . . . . . . . . . . .9 Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . . . .11 October Events in Georgia . . . .12-20 Gardens & Nature Programs . . . . . .21 Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . . . .22-23 A Tour of Southern Ghosts . . . . . . . .23

October 8-10 November 12-14

ON THE COVER he Chiaha Harvest Fair in Rome will be held on the banks of the Oostanaula River on October 23-24. Images from this fun-filled festival are shown on the cover. There are many exciting things to do in Georgia this fall: fairs, festivals, museums, railroad rides, ghostly gatherings, and much more. For more information see the section starting on page 12.

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801 Nebula Rd., Manchester, GA 31816 Phone 706-846-2620, Fax 706-846-2620 E-mail guidetogeorgia@windstream.net Patty Proctor . . . . . . . . .Publisher/Editor

All the Best of Today’s South!

Relive the Old Days at

Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival

October

16 & 17, 2010

(and April 16 & 17, 2011)

Hayley Yawn . . . . .Publisher’s Assistant

www.mossycreekfestival.com

Debi Richardson . . . . . . .Graphics Editor 803-259-1990, debi@guidetogeorgia.com

Experience the Museum of Aviation

Dennis King . . . . . . . . . .Advertising Rep

4th Largest Aviation Museum in the U.S., Free Admission

706-846-9854, dennis@guidetogeorgia.com The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the premiere publication for information on activities and entertainment in Georgia. Eight issues are published each year, and the magazines are distributed in all 11 Georgia Welcome Centers, in local visitor bureaus, in hotels, and numerous other outlets as well as to subscribers.

Subscription is $18 per year. Contents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission.

www.museumofaviation.org

1900+ Hotel Rooms • 105 Restaurants 1200 Seat Civic Center Conference & Meeting Spaces I-75 Exits 144 & 146

888-288-WRGA www.warnerrobinsga.gov October 2010 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 3

Sports Schedules Tennessee Valley Railroad in Chattanooga Several excursions are offered on the Tennessee Valley Railroad in Chattanooga, TN from the Grand Junction Station.

The Missionary Ridge Local is a 55 mile ride which goes through a Civil War era tunnel. The Chickamauga Turn is a six hour roundtrip ride to Chickamauga, GA. The Eerie Express from Oct. 15-30 features storytelling and a tour through the Eerie Fun House and a bag of treats.

The Autumn Leaf Special to Chickamauga with a vintage diesel engine will have a dining car luncheon complete with chinaware. There will be two layovers, one in Chickamauga and the second in the Chickamauga Civil War Battlefield.

The Hiwassee River Rail Adventure covers 50 miles of breathtaking views paralleling the scenic Hiwassee River. At the Loop, the tracks corkscrew over themselves as they climb the mountain near Farner, TN. The Hiwassee Copperhill trip through Nov. 20 is a daylong excursion to the former mining town of Copperhill, TN. Both Hiwassee trips leave from Etowah, TN; call for details.

For information visit www.tvrail.com or phone 423-894-8028.

MISCELLANEOUS

EQUESTRIAN SHOWS

Oct. 2 . . . . . .Professional Night of Champions (boxing), Columbus Civic Ctr., 800-745-3000 Oct. 3 . . . . . . . . .Athens to Atlanta Road Skate 800-653-0603 Oct. 9 . . . . .Lost Person Prevention, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 770-389-7801 Oct. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tri-Red Triathlon Jekyll Island, 912-265-1695 Oct. 16-17 . . .Dog World Finals, Dellinger Park, Cartersville, 770-386-6184 Oct. 23 . . . . . .Crooked River St. Pk. Challenge St. Marys, 1-10 p.m., 912-882-5256 Oct. 23-24 . . . . . . . . .Smithgall Women for the Woods, Helen, 706-878-3087

Oct. 9-10, 15-16 . . . . . . .Ventures Horse Show Wills Park, Alpharetta, 678-297-6120

HIKES & RUNS Oct. 2. . Sandy Springs, 3.5M/5K, 800-409-2544 Oct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . Madison, 5K, 706-342-1251 Oct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Roswell, 5K, 770-641-3760 Oct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Smyrna, 5K, 678-842-6850 Oct. 10 . . . . . . Chatsworth, 12M, 676-579-9378 Oct. 16 . . . . . . . Canton, 5K/10K, 678-880-3504 Oct. 16 . . . . . . . Dalton, 13M, 5K, 877-228-4881 Oct. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . Milton, 5K, 678-795-0115 Oct. 16. Peachtree City, 15K, 5K, 770-632-9025 Oct. 17 . . . . Alpharetta, 5K, 10K, 678-527-3224 Oct. 17 . . . Pine Mountain, 13M, 214-451-1909 Oct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-327-7738 Oct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . Buford, 5K, 678-237-5434 Oct. 23 . . . . . Cumming, 5K, 10K, 770-406-1090 Oct. 23 . . . . Flowery Branch, 5K, 770-561-4039 Oct. 24 . . . . . . . . . . Athens, 13M, 706-548-1973 Oct. 24 . . . . . . . . . Augusta, 13M, 706-722-8326 Oct. 24 . . . . Blairsville, 13M, 5K, 706-835-1217 Oct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . Albany, 5K, 229-436-8191 Oct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-327-7738 Oct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . Dalton, 5K, 706-278-9180 Oct. 30 . . . . . . . . Mableton, 13M, 770-745-7056 Oct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . Roswell, 5K, 404-542-7123 (See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races)

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Oct. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .GNFCC Golf Tournament Alpharetta Athletic Club, 678-297-2811 Oct. 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .McGladrey Classic Sea Island, 877-4jekyll Oct. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ga.-Fla. Golf Classic Jekyll Island, 877-4jekyll Oct. 28 . . . . . . . .Savannah Harbor Foundation Golf Classic, 912-201-2240 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / October 2010

Sports Schedules FISHING

WATERSPORTS

Oct. 3, 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fly Fishing Clinics Panola Mountain State Park, 770-389-7801 Oct. 23-26 . . . . . . . . . .N. Ga. Bass Tournament Lake Nottely, Blairsville, 706-745-5789

Oct. 2 . . .NERA’s Coosawattee Guided Paddle (15M, Calhoun, 706-263-4002 Oct. 9 . .Float Trip Down the Suwannee River Stephen Foster St. Pk., Fargo, 10 a.m.

912-637-5274 Oct. 25 . . . . . .Marsh Kayak Trip, Crooked River St. Pk., St. Marys, 4:30 p.m., 912-882-5256

HOCKEY at HOME ATLANTA THRASHERS Oct. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CAPITALS Oct. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SABRES Oct. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LIGHTNING Oct. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SABRES 404-878-3000, http://thrashers.nhl.com

AUGUSTA RIVERHAWKS Oct. 26 (exhib.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAYETTEVILLE Oct. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HUNTSVILLE Oct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE Oct. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FAYETTEVILLE Oct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE 706-933-2645, www.augustariverhawks.com

COLUMBUS COTTONMOUTHS Oct. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PENSACOLA Oct. 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .KNOXVILLE 706-571-0086 http://cottonmouths.pointstreaksites.com

GWINNETT GLADIATORS Oct. 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SOUTH CAROLINA Oct. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA 770-497-5100, www.gwinnettgladiators.com

RACING ROAD ATLANTA Braselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com Oct. 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . .WERA Grand Nat’l. Finals Oct. 15-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SVRA Season Finale

BIKING Oct. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big Creek Mountain Bike Family Festival, Roswell, 770-640-3253 Oct. 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Hours of Booty Stone Mountain Park, 770-498-5690 Oct. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hills of Habersham Ride (23M, 44M, 62M), Clarkesville, 706-778-4654 Oct. 16 . . .Tour de Pink (5K, 20M, 50M, 100M) Dunwoody, 404-250-6508 Oct. 23 . . . . . . . . . .Road Bike Ride (41M, 23M) Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 404-375-6789

FOOTBALL Home Schedules ATLANTA FALCONS Oct. 3 . . . . .SAN FRANCISCO Oct.24 . . . . . . . .CINCINNATI 404-223-8444, www.atlantafalcons.com

GEORGIA BULLDOGS

GA TECH YELLOWJACKETS

Oct. 9 . . . . . . . . . .TENNESSEE Oct. 16 . . . . . . . .VANDERBILT Oct. 30 . . . . . . . . . . .FLORIDA 877-542-1231 www.georgiadogs.com

Oct. 2 . . . . .N. CAROLINA ST. Oct. 16 . . . . . . . . . .VIRGINIA Oct. 22 . . .MIDDLE TENN. ST. 888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447

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MANCHESTER RAILROAD DAYS October 16 Friday Evening 6-9 p.m. - •Railfan Reception Saturday - •Train Show (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) at Manchester Mill - 10 Callaway St. - also • North Georgia Live Steamers rides • Displays • Model layouts • Observation deck • Railroadiana sales by vendors • Outdoor display • Food • Rotary Club car show

706-846-5341

www.manchester-ga.com October 2010 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA

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GEORGIA CALENDAR OCTOBER

2 – AUGUSTA – Disney Live! Mickey’s Rocking Road Show, Bell Auditorium. 706-722-3521.

2 – BRUNSWICK – CoastFest, Coastal Resources Division, Lanier Bridge. 912-264-7218.

2 – CARTERSVILLE – Skills of the Past, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.

2 – CEDARTOWN – Fall Festival, Downtown.

770-748-2090.

2 – CORNELIA – Big Red Apple Festival, Downtown. 706-778-7875.

2 – DILLARD – Foxfire Fall Fest. 706-746-5828.

2 – FITZGERALD – Four Grands (pianos), Grand Theatre, 7 p.m. 229-426-5090.

2 – FORT VALLEY – Fall Farm Day, Historic Pineola Farms. 478-827-0894.

2 – GILLSVILLE – Turning & Burning Old Time Festival, Hewell’s Pottery. 770-869-3469.

2 – GRANTVILLE – Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff, Main Street, 770-583-9013.

2 – HARLEM – Oliver Hardy Festival. 888-2889108.

2 – MADISON – Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off. 800-709-7406.

2 – MILLEN – Fair on the Square. 478-982-5595.

2 – PELHAM – Wildlife Festival. 229-294-4924.

2 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Roosevelt Regatta (model boats), FDR St. Pk., 10 a.m. 706-663-4858.

2 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Friendship Festival.

770-464-1866.

2 – ST. MARYS – Rock Shrimp Festival, Downtown. 912-882-4000.

2 – SUMMERVILLE – Sum-Nelly Arts & Crafts Festival, Dowdy Park. 706-857-4033.

2 – TALLAPOOSA – Possum Pickin’ Bluegrass Concert, Head Ave. 770-315-3986.

2-3 – ANDERSONVILLE – Historic Fair, Civil War Village. 229-924-2558.

2-3 – CARTERSVILLE – Battle of Allatoona Pass. 770-975-0055.

2-3 – GAY – Cotton Pickin’ Fair. 706-5386814. Shady Days in Gay Festival. 706-977-8548.

2-3 – JASPER – Georgia Marble Festival, Newton Park. 706-692-5600.

2-3 – SUCHES – Indian Summer Festival, Woody Gap School. 706-747-2401.

2,3,9,10 – CHERRY LOG – Cherry Log Festival.

706-698-3208.

2,9 – AMERICUS – Archery Explorer, SAM Shortline Excursion Train. 877-ga-rails.

2,9 – DAHLONEGA – Appalachian Jam, Gold Museum, 2-5 p.m. 706-864-3513.

2-30 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Concerts, 8 p.m. Visiting Artist Series, Sat. & Sun., Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659.

2-31 – LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN – Rocktoberfest, Rock City. 706-820-2531.

2-Nov. 6 – THOMSON – Corn Maze at the Old Frontier. 706-597-1000.

3 – AUGUSTA – Suwanee Quintet, Bell Auditorium. 706-722-3521.

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1-2 – ALMA – Guysie Mule Roundup. 912384-4555.

1-2 – CARTERSVILLE – US411 Yard Sale. 800733-2280.

1-2 – CONYERS – Tykes, Tots, Teens Consignment Sale, Ga. Int’l. Horse Park. 770-860-4190.

1-2 – OCKLOCKNEE – Great Southern Music Festival, Pickers Paradise Pk. 229-221-5467.

1-2 – SAVANNAH – Junior League Thrift Sale, Civic Center. 912-790-1002.

1-2 – TOCCOA – Currahee Military Reunion Weekend. 706-886-2132.

1-3 – ADAIRSVILLE – Great Locomotive Chase Festival, Square. 770-773-3451.

1-3 – ATHENS – Dixie Film Festival, Morton Theatre. 706-613-3771.

1-3 – CONYERS – Rockdale County Fair, Georgia International Horse Park. 770-860-4190.

1-3 – SAVANNAH – Oktoberfest on River Street. 912-234-0295.

1-9 – NEWNAN – Kiwanis Fair. 770-254-2627.

1-29 – BLAIRSVILLE – Friday Concerts, Old Courthouse, 7 p.m. 706-745-5493.

1-31 – BLUE RIDGE – Holiday Art Show & Sale, Old Courthouse, Mon.-Sat. 706-632-2144.

1-31 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee, Hillcrest Orchards, weekends. 706-273-3838.

1-31 – HELEN – Oktoberfest, Festhalle. 706878-1908.

1-31 – SENOIA – Southern Living Idea House (Except Mon. & Tues.), 1-5 p.m. 770-254-2627.

2 – ALBANY – International Festival, Front St. 229-317-4760.

2 – ATHENS – Ga. Folk Festival. 706-613-3631.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR Bainbridge for Holiday Events The Holiday season is just around the corner, and Bainbridge, Georgia is a great place to celebrate it.

During Holiday Open House on November 21 downtown merchants will mark down their merchandise, local artist Mary Cox will be in Willis Park signing this year’s Christmas ornaments, and the Firehouse Gallery will host events throughout the day.

The Swine Time Festival in Climax on November 27 will feature over 100 vendors, food, crafts, and contests such as pig calling, best dressed pig, chitlin’ eating, and the greasy pig race.

December kicks off with Christmas on the River on December 2 with the lighting of the community Christmas tree, a marshmallow roast, hayrides, music from local choirs, and more. The Bainbridge Little Theatre will present Miracle on 34th Street from December 2-5.

The Christmas Parade on December 9 will light up downtown Bainbridge with nearly 100 floats. Christmas on the Square will kick off on December 16 with more great deals from downtown merchants, hayrides, marshmallow roasts, and music by local school choruses.

Celebrate Christmas Eve in Willis Park with the Bainbridge Community Band.

For more information on holiday activities, visit www.visitbainbridgega.com or call 229-243-8555.

9 – AUGUSTA – Hispanic Festival, Common.

706-860-1066.

9 – BLAKELY – Kolomoki Mounds Festival.

3 – COLUMBUS – Brian Regan, Comedian, 229-724-2150.

Rivercenter, 7:30 p.m. 706-256-3612.

9 – COLUMBUS – Sci-Fi Convention & Toy 4 – EATONTON – Taste of Eatonton, Plaza Show, 701 Front St. 706-649-1477.

Arts Center Lawn, 6-8:30 p.m. 706-485-7701.

9 – COOLEDGE – Wagon Days Festival. 2294 – HARTWELL – Loch Hartwell Highland 346-3551.

Games & Scottish Festival. 706-376-6761.

9 – FOLKSTON – Okefenokee Festival/Nat’l.

4 – SAVANNAH – Big Band Blast, Savannah Wildlife Refuge Week. 912-496-7836.

Theatre, 8-10 p.m. 912-547-3196.

9 – MACON – Hay Day, 150th Anniversary of 4-9 – HAHIRA – Honey Bee Festival. 229-794Hay House. 478-742-8155.

3097 or 229-794-3274.

9 – RUTLEDGE – Yard Sale. 706-557-9021.

5-9 – SANDERSVILLE – Art Show by Local 9 – SANDERSVILLE – Kaolin Festival, Square.

Artists, Brown House Museum. 478-552-5446.

478-552-2322.

6 – ATHENS – Tony Bennett, Classic Center.

9 – TALBOTTON – Classic Car Show & Fall 706-542-4400.

Line Festival. 706-665-8079.

7 – NEWNAN – Taste of Newnan & Wings 9 – THOMASTON – Flint River Fall Festival, Cook-Off, Square. 770-254-2627.

Downtown. 706-647-8311.

7-11 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Georgia’s Colonial 9 – WARNER ROBINS – Wings & Wheels Coast Birding & Nature Festival. 877-4jekyll.

Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show, Museum of 7-17 – CUMMING – Country Fair & Festival.

Aviation. 478-926-6870.

770-781-3491.

9 – WASHINGTON – Mule Day Festival, 7-17 – PERRY – Georgia National Fair, Georgia Callaway Plantation. 706-678-2013.

National Fairgrounds. 800-987-3247.

9-10 – CARROLLTON – MeccaFest, Cultural 8 – BLUE RIDGE – Cruise On the Rails (with Arts Center. 770-838-1083. dinner), 6 p.m. 706-889-7415.

9-10 – DALTON – Prater’s Mill Fair, Varner.

8 – COLUMBUS – Peggy Jenkins & The Bizness, 706-694-6455.

1000 Block of Broadway, 7 p.m. 706-596-0111.

9-10 – PEACHTREE CITY – Great Georgia Air 8-9 – TYBEE ISLAND – Pirate Fest, First Street.

Show, Falcon Field Airport. 678-216-0282.

800-868-2322.

9-10 – RISING FAWN – New Salem Moun8-10 – THOMASVILLE – Fly-In, Regional Airtain Festival. 706-657-4488. port. 229-403-1071.

9-10 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Glynn Art in the 8-16 – HIAWASSEE – Georgia Mountain Fall Park Festival, Postell Pk. 912-638-8770.

Festival, Georgia Mt. Fairgrounds. 706-896-4191.

9-10 – WARM SPRINGS – Harvest Hoe 8-29 – CARTERSVILLE – Hayrides & StorytellDown. 800-FDR-1927. ing, Red Top Mt. St. Pk. Fri. & Sat. 770-975-4226.

9-10, 16-17 – BLAIRSVILLE – Sorghum 9 – APPLING – Family Fall Fest, Mistletoe State Festival, Meeks Park. 877-745-5789.

Park, 4-10 p.m. 706-541-0321.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR OCTOBER 9-10,16-17 – ELLIJAY – Georgia Apple Festival, Fairgrounds. 706-635-7400.

9-30 – ST. MARYS – Hay Days, Downtown.

912-882-8111.

10 – CALHOUN – SEBA Jam, Harris Arts Center. 3-6 p.m. 706-625-2599.

10 – COLUMBUS – Max Lucado, 3rd Day, Toby Mac, Michael W. Smith, Civic Ctr. 800-745-3000.

10 – COLUMBUS – Jazz Jam, Liberty Theatre, 6 p.m. 706-317-4644.

10 – WARNER ROBINS – Roberto Plano, Italian Pianist, First UMC. 478-923-7024.

10-15 – VALDOSTA – Rhythm at Noon Concerts, Courthouse Lawn, 11:30 a.m. 229-259-3577 14 – AUGUSTA – Daniel Tosh (comedy), Bell Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-3521.

14 – COLUMBUS – Taste of Home Cooking School, Civic Ctr. 706-576-6252. Fall Ramble at Historic Linwood Cemetery, 5:30 p.m. 706-321-8285.

14-16 – SAVANNAH – Greek Fest, Hellenic Community Center. 912-236-8256.

15 – AUGUSTA – George Jones, Bell Aud. 706722-3521 Steeldrivers, Imperial. 706-722-8341.

15 – TYBEE ISLAND – Fall Fest, Lighthouse, 6-10 p.m. 912-786-5801.

15-16 – CALHOUN – Antique Engine and Tractor Club Show, Fairgrounds. 706-271-6010.

15-16 – CANTON – Cherokee Pignic, Heritage Park. 770-345-0400.

15-16 – CLARKESVILLE – Grace-Calvary Heritage Festival, Episcopal Church. 706-754-2220.

15-16 – VIDALIA – Uvalda Ol’ Time Farm Festival. 912-594-6402.

15-17 – CONYERS – Gun Runner Gun & Knife Show, Ga. Interntional Horse Park. 706-373-4347.

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15-17 – RICHMOND HILL – Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival, Gregory Park. 912-756-3444.

15-30 – CHATTANOOGA – Halloween Eerie Express, Tennessee Valley Railroad. 423-894-8028.

16 – ALBANY – Albany Symphony Orchestra, Munc. Aud., 7:30 p.m. 229-430-8933.

16 – BLAIRSVILLE – Fall Hoedown, Vogel State Park, 2-9 p.m. 706-745-2628.

16 – BREMAN – Towne Festival, Downtown.

770-537-6570.

16 – BRUNSWICK – Chicago City Limits: America Idles (comedy), Ritz Theatre. 912-2626934. Federal Offense Concert, Downtown, 6 p.m.

912-265-4032.

16 – CALHOUN – Frontier Day, New Echota.

706-624-1321.

16 – CARTERSVILLE – Taste of Cartersville, Friendship Plaza, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 770-607-3480.

16 – COLUMBUS – Arts on the River, Broadway. 706-323-8139. Tenor Nicholas Phan, Rivercenter. 706-256-3612.

16 – CORDELE – Artifact ID Day, Georgia Veterans State Park. 229-276-2371.

16 – CUTHBERT – Randolph County Crossroads Festival. 229-732-2683.

16 – DARIEN – Garrison Dinner, Fort King George, 7 p.m. 912-437-4770.

16 – DONALSONVILLE – Seminole County Harvest Festival, Downtown. 229-524-2588.

16 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Beach Christian Concert, 2-5 p.m. 912-342-1083.

16 – MACON – 33rd Anniversary Flea Market, Shurling Drive. 478-742-5084.

16 – McDONOUGH – Heritage Fall Festival, Heritage Park. 770-288-7300.

16 – MANCHESTER – Railroad Days, Old Mill.

Rotary Car Show, Sledge Automotives. 706-846-5341.

16 – MIDLAND – Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

706-561-6998.

16 – NEWNAN – Coweta Up in Smoke BBQ Cook-Off, Fairgrounds. 770-254-2629.

16 – OGLETHORPE – Deer Day Festival. 478472-2391.

16 – ROME – Myrtle Hill Cemetery Tour, 10 a.m. 706-295-5576.

16 – SAUTEE – Concert, Vineyards. 706-8780542. Fall Fest, Sautee Village. 706-878-0144. Country Comedy Tour, Art Center, 8 p.m. 706-878-3300.

16 – SAVANNAH – St. Vincent’s Academy Historic Tour of Homes & Tea. 912-234-8054.

Record Fair, River Club. 912-525-5502.

16 – SYLVESTER – Georgia Peanut Festival, Jeffords Park. 229-776-6657.

16 – THE ROCK – Hot Air Balloon Rally, The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

16 – THOMASVILLE – Steven Curtis Chapman, Munc. Auditorium, 7 p.m. 772-978-0160.

16 – WARM SPRINGS – Stamp Collecting For Kids, FDR’s Little White House. 706-655-5870.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR Purvis Pecan Company in Douglas It’s pecans and more pecans! Purvis Pecan Company buys and sells all brands, types, and varieties of pecans and offers a full line of Farm Orchard Management Services as well as international export. Their plan is simple – to assist all growers and producers with their crop sales.

Ross Purvis and Scott Craft are both pecan farmers who have worked in the pecan business all their lives. Purvis was raised in Pierce County, is a first handler member in good standing, and began his company in 1997. Craft, from Colquitt, was the farm manager for Merrily Plantation in Boston, Georgia, and comes from a family tradition of 100 years in growing pecans.

The team purchased a new 18,000 square foot facility in Douglas and plans to expand next year by adding a cleaning plant. They also offer a full line of gift baskets designed to custom order, shelled pecans for sale by the pound, and inshell pecans in 50 pound bags or greater. The bags of 50 pounds and larger can be picked up at the Douglas facility. Mail order is recommended for the gift baskets and the one-pound bags of pecans. For more information, please visit their website at www.purvispecan.com or phone 912-331-0745.

OCTOBER 16 – WATKINSVILLE – Oconee Chamber Fall Festival, Downtown. 706-769-7947.

16-17 – DAHLONEGA – Gold Rush Days, Square. 706-864-3513.

16-17 – HOGANSVILLE – Hummingbird Festival, Downtown. 706-637-9497.

16-17 – ROME – Heritage Holidays, Downtown. 800-444-1834.

16-17 – TALKING ROCK – Heritage Days Festival, Main Street. 706-692-5600.

16-17 – TYBEE ISLAND – Festival of the Arts, South Beach Parking Lot. 912-786-5920.

16-17 – WARNER ROBINS – Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival. 478-922-8265 or 888-288-9742.

16-17, 23-24 – BLUE RIDGE – Mt. Harvest Arts & Crafts Sale, Farmers Mkt. 706-258-4848.

16-Nov. 13 – BLUE RIDGE – Southern Appalachian Artist Guild Juried Show. 706-632-2144.

18 – BRUNSWICK – Coastal Symphony of Georgia, Glynn Acad. Aud., 8 p.m. 912-634-2006.

19 – THOMASVILLE – Chris Brubeck, Cultural Center. 229-226-7404.

19-21 – MOULTRIE – Sunbelt Expo. 229-9851968.

20 – ALBANY – U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors, Munc. Aud., 7:30 p.m. 229-430-8933.

21 – DALTON – Downtown Sampler Tour of Restaurants, 6 p.m. 706-278-3332. Noon Concert, Creative Arts Guild. 706-278-0168.

21 – FITZGERALD – Pianist Mimi Noda, Carnegie Center, 7 p.m. 229-426-5035.

21-24 – CARTERSVILLE – S.E. Cowboy Festival & Symposium, Booth Museum. 770-387-1300.

21-24 – LUMPKIN – Civil War Days, Westville Village. 888-733-1850.

21-30 – MACON – Ghost Tours of Downtown, Riverside Cemetery Tours. 478-742-5328.

22 – DALTON – James Gregory Show, N.W. Georgia Trade Center, 7 p.m. 706-278-7676.

22-23 – SAUTEE – Hillbilly Hog Backyard BBQ Throwdown & Fall Leaf Festival. 706-969-3336.

22-24 – DAWSONVILLE – Mountain Moonshine Festival. 706-216-5273.

23 – AUGUSTA – Augusta Choral Society, Sacred Heart Cultural Ctr. 706-826-4700.

23 – BATESVILLE – Historic Celebration, Sunburst Stables. 706-947-3902.

23 – CALHOUN – A Deadly Dinner, Harris Arts Center, 6 p.m. 706-629-2599.

23 – CLEVELAND – Fall Leaf Festival/Agri-Fest & Country Market, Main St. 706-969-3336.

23 – COLUMBUS – Southern Pirate Festival, Port Columbus Civil War Museum. 706-327-9798.

23 – COLUMBUS – Columbus Symphony Orchestra, RiverCenter. 706-323-5059.

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum • Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties • Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses • Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday (April-December) Present This Ad and Receive One Free Train Ride (with each paid admission)

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GEORGIA CALENDAR OCTOBER 23 – CONYERS – Olde Towne Fall Festival.

800-266-9377.

23 – EUHARLEE – Covered Bridge Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off. 770-386-1542.

23 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Turtleween, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, 12-4 p.m. 912-635-4444.

23 – MADISON – Ellis Paul Concert, Cultural Center. 706-342-4743.

23 – McDONOUGH – Fall Festival & Chili Cook-Off, Square. 770-898-0311.

23 – MILLEDGEVILLE – Deep Roots Festival, Hancock Street. 478-452-4687.

23 – RICHMOND HILL – Candle Lantern Tour of Fort McAllister, 7-8 p.m. 912-727-2339.

23 – ST. MARYS – Sand Gnat BBQ Challenge, Tribune Parking Lot. 912-882-4000.

23 – THE ROCK – Growing Up Green with Bob & Larry/Veggie Tales, Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

23 – THOMASVILLE – Golden Valley Crusaders & New Tradition, Munc. Aud. 229-228-7977.

23-24 – BRUNSWICK – Hunt Family Fiddlers, College of Coastal Georgia. 912-279-5812.

23-24 – DALTON – Liberty Tree Festival. 706278-3332.

23-24 – McDONOUGH – Georgia Gun Show, Gateway Events Center. 229-423-4867.

23-24 – ROME – Chiaha Harvest Fair, Ridge Ferry Park. 706-235-4542.

23-24, 30-31 – CORDELE – Thomas the Tank Engine, Ga. Veterans State Park. 866-468-7630.

23-31 – FLINTSTONE – Rock City’s Enchanted Maize. 706-820-2531.

24 – BLUE RIDGE – Pumpkin Pickin’ Special Trail Ride, 1 & 3 p.m. 877-413-8724.

38th Annual

MULE DAY CALVARY, GA SATURDAY

NOV. 6 • Mule Museum “History Here Today” Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Chicken Pilau & Entertainment Friday Evening • Sunrise Breakfast •Parade 11 a.m. •Cane Grinding •450 Arts & Crafts Booths •Syrup Making •Food •Kids Corner •Mule Show 1 p.m. •Entertainment •Free Admission Sponsored by Calvary Lions Club, Inc.

Just 10 minutes off US 27 & Florida line

229-377-MULE

www.calvarylionsmuleday.com

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28 – AUGUSTA – LeAnn Rimes, Bell Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 706-722-3521.

28 – COLUMBUS – Sea Ghosts-Tours of Haunted Columbus, Naval Museum, 8 p.m. 706-327-9798.

28 – DOUGLAS – Hometown Harvest (costume contest & free candy), 4-7 p.m. 912-384-5161.

28 – FITZGERALD – Halloween Blast, Downtown, 4-6 p.m. 800-386-4642.

28-30 – LUMPKIN – Fall Harvest Days, Westville Village. 888-733-1850.

28-31 – ATHENS – Next to Last Festival (musical), various venues. 800-653-0603.

29 – AMERICUS – Masquerade Ball & Gala, Carnegie Building, 7 p.m. 478-230-0605.

29 – JEKYLL ISLAND – UGA Alumni Oyster Roast, Great Dunes Park, 5-8 p.m. 877-4jekyll.

29 – ST. MARYS – Haunted History Tour, 5-9 p.m. 912-882-4000.

29-30 – MARSHALLVILLE – Peach Pig Fest, Camp John Hope. 478-967-2928.

29-30 – SKIDAWAY ISLAND – Fall-O-Ween Festival. 912-598-2300.

29-31 – COLUMBUS – Christmas Made in the South, Convention Center. 706-327-4522.

30 – BOSTON – Mini-Marathon Festival, Main Street. 229-498-6743.

30 – CALHOUN – Harvest Fest. 706-602-5570.

30 – EATONTON – Briar Patch Arts Festival, Downtown, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-749-9150.

30 –MARTIN – Fall Festival. 706-779-3460.

30 – MONTEZUMA – Beaver Creek Festival, Jackson Unity Park. 478-472-4777.

30-31 – ALBANY – Southwest Georgia River Jam, Veterans Amphitheater. 229-430-5222.

30-31 – DALTON – Georgia Gun Show, N.W. Georgia Trade Center. 229-423-4867.

30-31 – SAVANNAH – Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival, Forsyth Park. 912-233-1547.

30-31 – YATESVILLE – Chitlin Hoedown, Downtown. 706-472-3487.

30-Nov. 6 – SAVANNAH – Film Festival, Trustee & Lucas Theatres. 912-525-5050.

31 – SMITHVILLE – Chicken Pie Festival, Main Street. 866-750-0840.

NOVEMBER 6 – CALVARY – Mule Day. 229-377-mule.

6 – DOUGLAS – Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale, Soul of South Art Show & Sale, Holiday Bazaar & White Elephant Sale, Georgia Made & Georgia Grown Exhibit & Sale, Central Square Complex.

912-383-0277 or 912-384-5161 or 912-383-8567.

6-7 – SOPERTON – Million Pines Arts & Crafts Festival, Iva Park. 912-529-6611.

6-7 – TOCCOA – Toccoa Harvest Fest. 706282-3309 or 877-6toccoa.

21 – BAINBRIDGE – Holiday Open House, Downtown. 229-243-8555.

27 – CLIMAX – Swine Time Festival. 229-2438555.

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P Theatre P Music P Dance P ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Atlanta, 404-733-4900, www.atlantasymphony.org

Performances Oct. 1,2,8,9,14,15,16,21,23,24

FOX THEATRE Atlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org

Oct. 2,5,8,10 Atlanta Opera: La Boheme Oct. 7 David Sedaris Oct. 9 Joel McHale Oct. 15 Timeless Voices Oct. 22-31 Atlanta Ballet: Moulin Rouge

Oct. 1-3 Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Oct. 8-9 Oct. 12-17 Oct. 23-24 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 Oct. 31

FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS

PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATRE

COBB ENERGY CENTRE Atlanta, 770-916-2800, cobbenergycentre.com

Atlanta, 404-894-9600,www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu

Oct. 1 Oct. 3 Oct. 15 Oct. 17 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 28

David Sanborn Trio Rockapella Diavolo Steven Halpern Angela Hewitt Paula Poundstone Michael Bolton

GWINNETT CENTER Duluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com

Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 16-17 Oct. 23 Oct. 27 Oct. 30

Jagermeister Music Tour Dave Ramsey Atlanta Chinese Dance Co. Deep South Dance-Off Carrie Underwood GCANA Diwali Show

9-5 – The Musical The National Drake Ron White Dreamgirls Yo Gabba Gabba!

Massive Attack & Thievery Corp.

Band or Horses 311 – Halloween Night

Atlanta, 404-252-5233, www.punchline.com

Oct. 1-3 Oct. 8-10 Oct. 19-20 Oct. 21-24 Oct. 28-30

Michael McDonald John Pinette Adam Carolla Jim Breuer Al Madrigal

SWAMP GRAVY Colquitt, 229-758-5450, www.swampgravy.com

Thru Oct. 23 Swamp Gravy

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE Atlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com

Oct. 2 Oct. 3

Third Day, Toby Mac, Michael W. Smith, Max Lucado Project 9-6-1 Family Runion

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Fall Is Such Fu Chiaha Harvest Fair in Rome The 46th annual Chiaha Harvest Fair will be held on the banks of the Oostanaula River in Rome’s Ridge Ferry Park on Riverside Parkway on October 23-24. The works of over 120 artists will include stained glass, metal sculpture, jewelry, pottery, watercolors, oils, pastels, handcarved and turned wood, folk art, photography, weaving, chair caning, blacksmithing, and more. Several artists will demonstrate their work.

Continuous live entertainment will be a highlight of the Chiaha Festival and will include bluegrass, country, and Southern rock musicians. Take the kids for a wide variety of children’s art projects designed to help kids get in on the fun of self-expression. Area students are invited to display their artwork, creating a showcase of future artists in our region.

Visitors can sip complimentary hot apple cider served from a giant cauldron, enjoy Southern home cooking and sweet treats from over a dozen food booths, walk the “country mile,” and delight in a variety of family-friendly activities. Admission will be $5 for adults, $4 for students & seniors, and $1 for children under 12. Parking will be free. Take I-75N to Exit 290; left on GA 20W to Loop 1 and Riverside Pkwy. For more information, phone 706-235-4542 or visit www.chiaha.org.

Sandy Springs, A Place to Visit With three national parks, Big Trees Forest Preserve, and the Chattahoochee River serving as its natural border, Sandy Springs boasts a variety of outdoor fun. There are hiking trails; picnic areas; and canoe, kayak, and raft rentals. The GNFCC Golf Tournament will be held at the Alpharetta Athletic Club October 4.

Other places of interest include the historic 1869 WilliamsPayne House, Anne Frank Exhibit; Abernathy Arts Center; Young Chefs Academy; Hammond Park with its playground, Chattahoochee Nature Center, courtesy Georgia gymna- Department of Economic Development 31st Annual sium, tennis and basketball courts, and picnic areas; and the Punchline Comedy Theater where the country’s top stand-up comics perform.

The new Morgan Falls Overlook Park, open 6 a.m. to dusk, includes hiking trails overlooking the Chattahoochee River, a 300-person open-air pavilion, four grills, picnic tables, playground, floating dock, and two boathouses. People can hold gath9-5 in downtown Donalsonville erings with city permits. No swimming is allowed.

On October 1 & 8 there will be Movies by Moonlight on a 45-foot screen on the Sandy Free Admission & Parking Springs UMC lawn. A Ghostly Gathering on 1 Mile Fun Run • 5K Run • Car Show October 29 will be held at Heritage Green. The Vintage Affair at Villa Christina on October 16 Art Show • Parade • Arts & Crafts • Food from 7-11 p.m. will feature jazz music by Grammy New & Antique Farm Equipment Winner Yonrico Scott and his band, tastings from Children’s Activities • Continuous Entertainment Georgia’s most exclusive wineries, local cuisine from the area’s finest restaurants, and silent and live auctions. www.vintageaffair.org. e-mail: dosemcc@windstream.net For more information, phone 866-511-7742 www.donalsonvillega.com or visit www.visitsandysprings.org.

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SEMINOLE COUNTY

HARVEST FESTIVAL OCTOBER 16

229-524-2588

un in Georgia!

Scott Antique Market in Atlanta Scott Antique Market in Atlanta has over 2400 booths overflowing from two buildings. Find Victorian and primitive furniture, vintage hardware, rare art and prints, vintage clothing, nostalgic photographs, antique Christmas decorations, vintage musical instruments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, clocks, tools, campaign memorabilia, books, and more.

Always held the second weekend of every month, the next shows will be Oct. 8-10 and Nov. 12-14. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4. Admission is $5 for the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which straddles I-285 at Exit 55. For more information, phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway This 26-mile round trip from Blue Ridge to McCaysville offers spectacular views of scenic valleys, forests, rolling hills, and the beautiful Toccoa River. This four hour round trip over tracks that were built over 100 years ago takes three to four hours. Each stop includes a trip to McCaysville where passengers can disembark and explore McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee. The train is diesel-powered and includes climate-controlled vintage coach cars, an open-air car, and a commissary car with snacks, drinks, and souvenirs.

The ticket office is in the 100 year old depot in Blue Ridge, only 95 miles north of Atlanta.

The Pumpkin Pickin’ Special on October 24 will feature a trip to Farmer Brown’s Field where children and adults can pick pumpkins for themselves and greet Farmer Brown.

Reservations are strongly encouraged. For schedules, ticket prices, and more information, call 877413-8724 or 706-632-8724 or visit www.brscenic.com or e-mail info-brscenic.com.

Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth The Southeastern Railway Museum features over 90 pieces of retired railroad equipment in its 35-acre site in Duluth. Known as “Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum,” it includes vintage steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and private cars, WWII troop kitchen, railway post office car, wooden freight cars, baggage cars, cabooses, and maintenance of way equipment. Transit history features 41st al busses and trolleys from the early 1900’s to mid u Ann 1930’s, including MARTA’s historic bus fleet and its predecessor systems.

Celebrate Halloween at the museum on October 30 with costume contests at 12 & 4 p.m., a fall crafts activity, trick or treat, and wagon rides. On Saturday evenings in October there will Celebrate the Art of be Ghost Tours at the museum. October 23 will be Sorghum Syrup Making!

Full Speed Ahead Saturday.

The railway museum is open Thursdays, Fridays, Arts & Crafts • Live Music • Log Sawin’ and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. from April-December.

Pole Climbin’ • Rock Throwin’ With ad on page 9 one free train ride with each Baccur Spittin’ • Bisket Eatin’ paid admission. 3595 Peachtree Rd. Phone 770476-2013. www.southeasternrailwaymuseum.org.

Sorghum Parade (Oct. 9, 11 a.m.)

Sorghum Festival

October 9-10 & 16-17

Car & Motorcycle Show (Oct. 16)

BLAIRSVILLE

1-877-745-5789

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Sorghym Festival in Blairsville The 41st annual Sorghum Festival will be held in Blairsville at Meeks Park for two great weekends on October 9-10 and October 16-17 from 9 a.m.5 p.m. Celebrating the lost art of sorghum syrup-making, the festival will have live demonstrations showing how the cane is crushed and cooked as well as jars of the sweet syrup for sale.

There will be arts and crafts, food, and live music. On Saturdays and Sundays there will be contests such as Biskit Eatin’, Pole Climbin’, Syrup Soppin’, Rock Throwin’, Horseshoe Throwin’, Baccur Spittin’, and Log Sawin’.

There will be prizes given to the oldest visitor and the visitor who traveled the farthest. Special events will include a Sorghum parade on October 9 at 11 a.m. and the Good Neighbor Auto Club’s Antique & Special Car Show on October 16 with more than 200 cars at the United Community Bank parking lot. Festival admission will be $2, and parking will be free.

The Sorghum Festival is hosted by the Blairsville Jaycees. For information, phone 877-745-5789 or 706-745-4745; visit on the web www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com or www.sorghumfestivalblairsville.com or e-mail admin@blairsvillechamber.com.

Cumming County Fair & Festival The Cumming Country Fair & Festival will be held October 7-17 with more than 40 amusement rides and games by the Drew Exposition. The covered concert arena will feature free evening concerts with the price of admission: Little Texas on Oct.8, Colt Ford on Oct. 12, Phil Stacey & Chris Sligh on Oct. 13, Craig Morgan on Oct. 14, and Tanya Tucker on Oct. 15.

Free shows will include Wildlife Wendy’s Tropical Birds, K-9’s in Flight, Bear Mountain Wildlife Show, Oscar the Robot, Brian Ruth “Master of the Chainsaw”, and Frisco Bros.

Petting Zoo. Heritage Village will offer a working cotton gin, saw/corn/ syrup/grist mills, blacksmith shop, cider press, and chicken house; displays of a moonshine still and steam engines; and reproductions of a school, churches, doctor/dentist/post offices, barbershop, and general store. The Cherokee Indian Village with a living history encampment will explain Native American culture, traditions, and lifestyle.

Cumming Fair Sunset photo by Nancy Horton Admission will be $7/adults; $3/students 5-18; and free/4 and younger. Parking will be $3. Unlimited ride specials will be on Oct. 7, 11, 12, and 13. For advance discount tickets or information, phone 770-781-3491 or visit www.cummingfair.net. Take GA 400N to Exit 15; go left; go left at 5th light on Hwy. 20E; turn right on Castleberry Rd.

Warm Springs 12 Annual HARVEST HOE DOWN Presents the

th

CELEBRATION

•Gift Baskets designed to custom order •Shelled Pecans for sale by the pound •In-shell Pecans 50-pound bags or greater Purvis Pecan Company buys, sells, and exports all brands, types, and variety of pecans, AND offers a full line of Farm Orchard Management Services.

Arts & Crafts Vendors •Parade Sat. 11 a.m.

Chili Cook-Off Sat. 4 p.m.

2161 N. INDUSTRIAL BLVD. DOUGLAS, GEORGIA www.purvispecan.com • 912-331-0745

706-655-3322 •800-FDR-1927 www.warmspringsga.ws www.visitmeriwether.com

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OCTOBER 9-10

Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 1-6 (Benefits Volunteer Fire Dept.)

Entertainment • Children’s Activities Unique Shops • Restaurants • Lodging

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Fall Festival in Watkinsville Enjoy a cool, crisp fall day in Historic Downtown Watkinsville, “The Artland of Georgia,” where the Oconee Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the 37th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 16. There will be over 200 arts and crafts exhibitors from all over the Southeast who will be displaying such handmade goods as jewelry, woodwork, photography, paintings, pottery, candles, and much more.

Smell the funnel cakes, BBQ, and fresh popped kettle corn in the air.

Sit, relax, and listen to the sounds of the local musicians. There will be plenty of activities for the young and the young at heart: rock climbing wall, spider jump, pony rides, petting zoo, inflatable slides, and train rides.

The annual Scarecrow 5K Road Race and Fun Run will be held earlier in the day. This event has grown in popularity over the years. Race applications are available on the Oconee Chamber website.

Admission will be free along with free offsite parking. Climb onboard a hayride which will take you to and from the festival. Hours will be 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, contact the Oconee Chamber of Commerce at 706-769-7947 or e-mail jestess@oconeechamber.org or visit www.oconeechamber.org.

Manchester Railroad Days Railroad Days 2010 will be held in Manchester on Saturday, October 16, in the old Cotton Mill on GA 85E between Atlanta and Columbus. There will be vendors of railroadiana and memorabilia, and the model train section of the show is also being expanded. Train artifacts, pictures, and books can be found at the show from 9 a.m.4 p.m.; admission will be $2 with children under 12 free. Also on Saturday a Rotary Club car show will be held at Sledge Automotives on GA 85E; food will be available.

A reception on Friday night, October 16, will be held in the Manchester Community Building on Second Avenue from 6-9 p.m. and will feature good food and entertaining railroad slides, stories, and speakers; admission will be free. There is an observation deck over the local railroad tracks behind Main Street for rail fans who enjoy watching the trains. For more information, visit www.manchester-ga.com, phone 706-846-5341, or e-mail manchesterga@windstream.net.

Fitzgerald and the Blue & Gray Museum A Halloween Blast will be held in Downtown Fitzgerald on Thursday, October 28, from 4-6 p.m.

Businesses will give out candy to trick-or-treaters; and there will be a costume contest, games, kiddie rides, and face painting. The event will be free.

While in Fitzgerald tour the town where history is revealed on every corner with blue and gray sidewalks 34th reflecting Civil Annual War colors, Join us for a streets named weekend of for Yank and continuous Reb Generals, entertainment, and Yanks and children’s activities, Rebs resting side by side in the Evergreen Cemetery. Fitzgerald was founded in 1895 by home-made crafts, Philander H. Fitzgerald who was seeking a warm, home-grown receptive area where aging Union veterans and products, hometheir families could retire in comfort. The Blue & baked food Gray Museum in the historical railroad depot tells & more! through a documentary and more than 1200 artifacts the remarkable story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. Visit the Fire Engine Museum, tour historic homes and buildings, view a variety of architectural styles representing the settlers Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday 12-4 p.m. who came here from 38 states, and delight in Toccoa, Georgia • 1-877-6TOCCOA home-cooked foods. For information, visit www.mainstreettoccoa.com www.fitzgeraldga.org or phone 800-386-4642.

November 6 & 7

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Mountain Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville The 42nd Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival will be held in Dawsonville on October 22-24. Admission to this family-fun-foreveryone festival will be free.

On Friday there will be a “Moonshine Run” through the mountains of North Georgia during the day. A Cruise-In will be held that evening from 6-9 p.m. at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame; and there will be no charge to participate.

On Saturday a parade will kick off the festivities at 9 a.m. with Grand Marshall David Pearson leading a line of moonshine and revenue cars through historic downtown Dawsonville. This reflects the era when liquor was illegal and running moonshine through the foothills was a way of life. Then rev up your engines for a car show, cruise-in, and swap meet. Enjoy crafts, food, and live entertainment.

On Sunday activities will continue with live music, dancers, kid’s activities, exhibits, crafts, food, and the announcement of the car show winners.

Festival souvenirs such as t-shirts, magnets, hats, bandanas, cups, and legendary race car driver calendars will be available for purchase. Festival proceeds will benefit KARE for Kids which helps local children in need. For information, phone 706-216-5273 or visit www.kareforkids.us.

Southern Pirate Festival at Port Columbus The Southern Pirate Festival will be held Saturday, October 23, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus. The event is being hosted by the museum as well as the Cursed Few the Cutthroat Titans.

Piratical activities will include kids’ activities and games, fencing demonstrations, cutlass & pike drill, pirate tattoos and face paint, live cannon firing, sea shanties and pirate tunes by The Salty Dogs and The Brigands, jewelry making, art activities, treasure hunts and more.

The Southern Pirate Festival will also be the location of the 2nd annual Dead Buccaneers’ Ball which will take place inside the museum after the festival closes on Saturday night. It is a Halloween costume ball, so visitors are encouraged to “get yer dead, undead, or maimed pirate outfit together.”

In the museum proper explore naval operations for the North and South during the Civil War through displays of uniforms, artillery, firearms, personal effects, flags, 19th century ship murals, a paneled timeline exhibit of the war at sea, an ironclad ram, gunboat replicas, and a battle simulator theater. Open daily 9 a.m.5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 4. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. 706-327-9798. www.portcolumbus.org.

Halloween Blast Thurs., October 28, 4-6 p.m.

Downtown • Free Admission Free Candy

November 6

Costume Contest • Games • Kiddie Rides • Face Painting

CENTRAL SQUARE COMPLEX, DOWNTOWN DOUGLAS 8 A.M.-3 P.M.

While in Fitzgerald Visit

Arts, Culture, & Bargains Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale (7A.M. - 3 P.M.) Soul of the South Art Show Ga. Made, Ga. Grown Products Show Holiday Bazaar & White Elephant Sale Open Produce Market •Outdoor Art Entertainment •Concessions 912-383-0277 • 912-384-5161 912-383-8567 • 912-384-4555 www.CityofDouglas.com

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Blue and Gray Museum Fitzgerald Fire Engine Museum “The City Where America Reunited”

20 miles from I-75, Exit 82

www.fitzgeraldga.org • 1-800-386-4642

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Million Pines Arts & Crafts Festival in Soperton The 38th annual Million Pines Arts and Crafts Festival will be held November 6-7 in Soperton’s Iva Park. Under shady pines you will find about 200 arts and crafts and food booths and demonstrations on pottery, basket weaving, chair caning, and chainsaw art.

Hours will be Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. No pets allowed at the festival!

The food, reminiscent of fall cookouts and fairs, will include hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ, turkey legs, chicken and dumplings, boiled peanuts, pork rinds, funnel cakes, blooming Vidalia onions, fried fruit tarts, and more. Children’s activities will include a giant slide, moonwalk, pony rides, spider mountain, and face painting. Continuous entertainment on Saturday will feature cloggers and singers and two bands, Deep Step and Kelsey & DeMarco. Gospel music on Sunday will feature local talent.

The slash pines, planted in Treutlen County in 1926, launched an era of reforestation in the South.

Soperton is located between Macon and Savannah off I-16, Exit 67 (Hwy. 29). For information, phone 912529-6611 or visit www.millionpines.com.

Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival Near Warner Robins The 31st Annual Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival between Warner Robins and Perry on October 16-17 will welcome visitors with whiffs of barbecue and other delicious foods, sounds of fiddles, and original and creative arts and crafts in and amongst the old homestead buildings and throughout the terraced woods.

The amphitheater in Dogwood Hollow will feature bluegrass bands, Appalachian mountain music, gospel quartets, and dance teams. Over 40 old-timers will resurrect pioneer ways: dipping candles, weaving hammocks, building fishing rods, weaving chairseats with cornshucks, making baskets, building dulcimers and brooms, tatting, wood carving, cutting silhouettes, tinsmithing, and more.

Children’s activities will include a magician-ventriloquist, the storyteller Larry the Leprechaun, farm animals, hayrides, and horseback rides.

The semiannual festival is always the third weekend in April (unless Easter falls then) and the third weekend in October. Festival hours will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission will be $5/adults and $1/children; parking will be free. Six miles from I-75 off Exit 142 to Lake Joy Road. For more information, phone 478-922-8265 or 800288-WRGA or visit www.mossycreekfestival.com.

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Toccoa Harvest Festival The 34th annual Toccoa Harvest Festival on Nov. 6-7 will have more than 200 craft and food vendors. Crafts will be home-made, homebaked, or home-grown and will include jewelry, water fountains, wind chimes, candles, soaps, gourds, clothing, furniture, and yard art. The Currahee Artist Guild will also have a sale and demonstration Saturday.

There will be food; wagon rides; a shuttle to Toccoa Falls; a car cruise-in on Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and a Children’s Area with face-painting, petting zoo, Moonbounce, pony rides, Kids Ferris Wheel, train rides, and games. Youth will enjoy the Eurobungee, Jurassic Adventure, Atlantis, Inflatable Slide, and rock-climbing.

Continuous entertainment on two stages will feature the Toccoa Falls College Choir,The Rhythm Academy, Atlanta Puppet, and the Wild Heard. Downtown Toccoa has antique markets, shops in the renovated depot, the Historical Society Museum, and Currahee Military Museum with WWII items from Band of Brothers. For information, phone 877-6toccoa or visit www.mainstreettoccoa.com.

Seminole County Harvest Festival in Donalsonville The Seminole County Harvest Festival will be held in Donalsonville on Saturday, October 16. Activities will actually begin downtown on Friday with a peanut recipe contest, a window decorating contest for merchants, and an art show.

Saturday’s festivities will begin with a 5K Run and a 1 Mile FunRun at 8 a.m. and a parade at 10 a.m. There will be arts and crafts, food, children’s activities, new and antique farm equipment displays, commercial exhibits, and a car show. Continuous entertainment, beginning at 11:30 a.m., will feature everything from gospel to rock ‘n roll. Festival hours will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Donalsonville is in the extreme southwest corner of Georgia.

Admission to the festival and parking will be free. For more information, call 229-524-2588 or e-mail dosemcc@windstream.net or visit www.donalsonvillega.com.

Southwest Georgia River Jam in Albany The Southwest Georgia River Jam is a community festival showcasing local music performers and artisans from Southwest Georgia and North Florida. The festival will be held at the Veteran's Amphitheater which is located on Front Street in Albany, adjacent to the beautiful Flint River. Food and craft vendors will be on site both days.

Featured artists for Saturday, October 30, will include the Swingin’ Harpoon Blues Band, G&S Band, the Phillip Phillips Band, and Highway 55. Sunday, October 31, will highlight the Sunday Praise Spectacular with local choirs, praise teams, and contemporary secular artists.

Visitors to Albany during this weekend can also enjoy the beautiful Flint Riverquarium, the Thornateeska Heritage Center, the Exchange Club Fair of Southwest Georgia, and the Riverfront 5K run & 1 mile walk.

For information, visit www.albany.ga.us or phone 229-430-5222 or e-mail sudavis@albany.ga.us.

Mule Day in Calvary The 38th annual Mule Day will be held Saturday, November 6, in Calvary.

The celebration will begin with a sunrise breakfast at 6:30 a.m. The Mule Day Parade with mules, horses, and tractors will begin at 11 a.m. The Mule Show at 1 p.m. will entertain visitors with plowing, driving, and log pulling contests; halter, pleasure and trail riding categories; barrel, cob, tunnel, and pantyhose races, and a best costume contest.

There will be 450 arts and crafts booths, food, games, two museums, cane syrup making, a grist mill, a flea market, and a petting zoo. Entertainment will include cloggers and country, gospel, and other musical groups.

Visitors can observe syrup making and enjoy a “pilau” (pirloo) dinner followed by an auction and entertainment on Friday, Nov. 5, at the Lions Club Building on the Mule Day grounds. Mule Day is sponsored by the Calvary Lions Club. Calvary is located about 25 miles north of Tallahassee, FL and 15 miles south of Cairo, GA on Hwy. 111S. For information call 229-377-mule or visit www.calvarylionsmuleday.com.

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Harvest Hoe Down Celebration in Warm Springs Warm Springs will present its 12th annual Harvest Hoe Down Celebration on October 9-10. There will be entertainment throughout town on both days, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities, pumpkin paintings, food and snacks, a pet parade and pageant, and wagon rides. A parade will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. A Chili Cook-Off benefitting the local volunteer fire department will be Saturday at 4 .m. with a Judges’ prize and a People’s Choice prize. Hoe Down hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 1-6 p.m. Admission will be free.

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians, Warm Springs is a step back in time. It was a thriving tourist attraction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After Franklin D. Roosevelt experienced the healing effects of its natural warm waters, tourism gave way to the fight against polio. Then came the Roosevelt presidency. Today Warm Springs is home to FDR’s Little White House and Museum; a downtown filled with unique shops, restaurants, and lodging; the U.S. Fish Hatchery with its ponds and aquarium; and the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation where FDR once went for treatment. For more information, phone 800-FDR-1927 or 706-655-3322 or visit www.warmspringsga.ws or www.visitmeriwether.com.

Fall Jonquil Festival in Smyrna The City of Smyrna will hold its Fall Jonquil Festival on October 23-24 on the downtown Village Green next to Market Village. The festival will feature more than 150 handmade arts and crafts booths, a wide selection of festival foods, live entertainment, a kids’ entertainment area, and a Fresh Harvest Market.

At the Artist Market artisans from all over the Southeast will have handmade crafts, paintings, clothing, furniture, jewelry, and more. Festival foods will include cotton candy, candy apples, corn dogs, hand-dipped ice cream, snow cones, polish sausage, chicken sandwiches, and BBQ. Festival hours will be Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Admission 38th Annual will be $1 with children under 12 and seniors 55+ admitted free. Take I-75 to Exit 260; go west about 3 miles; turn left onto Atlanta Road; festival will be one mile on right. For information, call 770434-6600 or visit www.smyrnacity.com.

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Festival on the Square in Douglas Check out arts, culture, and bargains at the Festival on the Square at the Central Square Complex in downtown Douglas on Saturday, November 6.

Hunt for deals at the Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. in both exhibit halls of the Central Square Complex.

Meet local artists and buy their work at the Soul of the South Art Show. Enjoy “Georgia Made” products – from quilts and pottery to soap, jams, and more – at the Georgia Made, Georgia Grown Products Show. Walk through the Holiday Bazaar & White Elephant Sale to see homemade crafts and purchase other homebaked goodies.

Other events will include an open produce market, outdoor art, entertainment, and delicious concessions. For more information, call 912-383-0277 or 912-384-5161 or 912-383-8567 or 912-384-4555 or visit www.CityofDouglas.com or e-mail tourism@cityofdouglas.com.

Glynn Art in the Park Festival at St. Simons Island The Glynn Art Association will hold its 41st Glynn Art in the Park Festival in conjunction with its Grand Opening of the new Visual Arts Center at 529 Beachview Drive.

The festival will be held under the shade of the giant oaks in the parks of the Village of St. Simons Island. There will be over 100 juried artists and craftsmen as well as food vendors. Works by some of the Southeast’s best artisans will provide great opportunities for holiday shopping. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 9, and Sunday, October 10, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The festival and grand opening will be fun-filled family events. Children’s events will be free at the Visual Arts Center across from the park.

Christmas Crafts Festival Glynn’s Arts’ 19th Annual Christmas Crafts Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4-5. Over 80 exhibitor and food vendors will set their tents under the oaks in the St. Simons Island Village and display many potential gifts for shoppers to buy. The festival will be held each day from 10 am.-5 p.m.

For more information on both events, visit www.glynnart.org or phone 912-638-8770.

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October 30 & 31, 2010 A celebration of local musical and artistic talent throughout Southwest Georgia and North Florida. A family-friendly, safe event.

Saturday 10 a.m. to dark Albany Star Finals • G&S Band The Swingin’ Harpoon Blues Band • Highway 55 The Phillip Phillips Band • & many more

Sunday 1-5 p.m.

Sunday Praise Spectacular All events are FREE!

Veteran’s Amphitheater, 200 S. Front St. (along the Flint River) ALBANY, GEORGIA 229-430-5222 • sudavis@albany.ga.us

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Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia OCTOBER 1-31 – AutumnFest and Mum Season, Callaway Gardens.

1-31 – Chocolate-Seed to Sweet and Scarecrows in the Garden, Atlanta Bot. Garden.

2 – Backyard Birding, 10 a.m.; Mountain Top Night Hike, 7 p.m. Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge. 770-389-7801.

2 – Harvesting, Preserving, Using Gourds, Columbus Botanical Garden. 706-327-8400.

2 – Fall Plant Sale, State Botanical Garden.

2 – Historical Rock Hike, Tallulah Gorge State Park, 10 a.m. 706-754-7981.

2-3 – ZZZ’s in the Trees (overnight), Panola Mountain St. Pk., Stockbridge. 770-389-7801.

7 – Twilight Toast, St. Bot. Gdn., 6:30-8 p.m.

9 – Basic Birding Hike, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge, 8 a.m. 770-389-7801.

9 – Fall Celebration, Smithgall Woods.

9-10 – American Rose Society Nat’l. Rose Show, Hilton Marietta. 770-973-2166.

13 – Perennial Symposium, St. Bot. Garden.

14 – Arts and Ales, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 5-10 p.m.

16 – Geology Hike, Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs, 1-3 p.m. 770-732-5871.

16 – Jimmy Bruno Trio, Chattahoochee Nature Center.

20 – Field Trip to Ossabaw Island, Coffee Bluff Marina, Savannah. 912-925-7474.

20 – Garden Gala with Remco van Vliet, Green Island Country Club, Columbus. 800-999-1613.

22,24 – Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., 6-8 p.m. 706-754-7981.

22,23,29,30 – Halloween Hikes at Chattahoochee Nature Center.

23 – Best of Birds, Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Savannah. 912-236-8115.

23 – Fall Affair in the Garden, Barrington Hall, Roswell, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 770-640-3855.

26 – Bill Waldrop Lecture on Daylilies, Roswell Area Park. 770-650-4607.

28 – Great Chefs of Atlanta Pumpkin Carving Contest, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

30 – Wilderness Trek (4-6M), Panola Mt. State Park, Stockbridge, 9 a.m. 770-389-7801.

30 – Tree Top Night Climb, Panola Mountain State Park, 7 p.m. 770-389-7801.

Garden & Nature Centers in Georgia • • • • • • • •

Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859 Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . . .770-992-2055 Columbus Botanical Garden . . . . . . . .706-327-8400 Smithgall Woods, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . .706-878-3087 State Botanical Garden, Athens . . . . . .706-542-1244 Tybee Island Marine Center . . . . . . . . .912-786-5917 Wildlife Excursions of Coast . . . . . . . .912-897-5108

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR October 1 – The Blind Side, Sandy Springs UMC Lawn, 6 p.m. 866-511-7742.

1 – First Friday Art Walk, Marietta Square.

770-429-1115.

1- 3 – 78th Annual North Georgia State Fair, Miller Park, Marietta. 770-423-1330.

1-3 – Atlanta Greek Festival, Green Orthodox Church. 404-633-7358.

1-3, 8-9 – Two Gentlemen of Verona, Barrington Hall, Roswell. 770-640-3855.

1-4 – Hotlanta Salsa Congress, Hyatt Regency. 347-680-7616.

1-29 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank Museum, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.

1-31 – Pumpkin Festival, Stone Mountain Park, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. 770-498-5690.

2 – How Sweet the Sound (gospel), Philips Arena, 7:30 p.m. 404-878-3000.

2 – Atlanta BBQ Festival, Atlantic Station.

404-733-1221.

2 – Crossroads at Crabapple Antique & Art Festival, Milton. 770-448-3860.

2 – Riverside Park Concert, Roswell, 7:309:30 p.m. 770-640-3253.

2-3 – Metropolitan Ballet: Swan Lake & Paquita, Roswell Cultural Arts Ctr. 770-640-3253.

2-3 – Marietta Gun Show, Cobb Civic Center. 229-423-4867.

2-3 – Great Flea Fling, Hembree Farm, Roswell. 770-992-1665.

2-3 – Norcross Arts Festival. 770-448-2122.

2-30 – Ghost Tours at S.E. Railway Museum, Duluth, Saturday evenings. 770-476-2013.

2-30 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone Mountain Park, Saturdays, 8 p.m. 770-798-5690.

2-31 – Fright Fest, Six Flags Over Georgia, Saturdays & Sundays. 770-948-9290.

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3 – Bar Mitzvah Expo, Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter. 678-812-3761.

5-28 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Park, Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.

8 – Karate Kid, Sandy Springs UMC Lawn, 6 p.m. 866-511-7742.

8-10 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-4900.

9 – Light the Night, Centennial Olympic Park. 404-223-4412.

9 – Georgia Philharmonic Concert, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 7 p.m. 770-594-6232.

9 – Lilburn Daze Arts & Crafts Festival.

770-921-2210.

9 – Fall Farm Days, Smith Plantation Home, Roswell. 770-641-3978.

9 – Oakhurst Arts & Music Festival, Decatur. 404-370-4100.

9-10 – Oktoberfest, Downtown Stone Mountain. 770-498-7334.

9-10 – Sweet Auburn Heritage Festival, Auburn Avenue. 404-886-4469.

10 – Atlanta Wind Symphony, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 3 p.m. 770-594-6232.

11-17 – Atlanta Navy Week Celebration.

901-874-5800.

13-17 – Disney on Ice, Philips Arena. 404878-3000.

14-16 – Sweet Repeats Consignment Sale, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton. 770-946-4211.

14-16 – Georgia Quilt Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500.

14-31 – Tour of Southern Ghosts, Stone Mountain Pk., Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun. 770-469-1105.

15 – Eagles Concert, Piedmont Park. 404875-7275.

15 – Friday Jazz, High Museum of Art, 5-10 p.m. 404-733-4437.

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METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR A Tour of Southern Ghosts The 25th annual A Tour of Southern Ghosts will be presented by ART Station at Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park Thursdays through Sundays, October 14-31.

Meet professional storytellers weaving their tales of famous Southern Ghosts along the lantern-lit paths of the Antebellum Plantation grounds at Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park. A Tour of Southern Ghosts is held during the Halloween season so the stories are a little scary, many times humorous, but never too frightening, and always appropriate for young children. Each night offers a different cast of six storytellers, which means audience members may return to A Tour of Southern Ghosts on additional nights to hear a new collection of stories.

The first 45-minute tour begins at 7 p.m. with a new tour beginning every 10 minutes. Tickets may be purchased on tour nights at the box office of the Antebellum Plantation beginning at 6:45 p.m. Ticket prices will be $14 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under.

For more information, call 770-469-1105 or visit www.artstation.org.

October

770-594-7974.

28 – Jeff Foxworthy, Roswell. 770-640-3253.

29 – Ghostly Gathering, Heritage Sandy Springs, 6-8:30 p.m. 404-851-9111.

29 – Costume Party, Food, & Music, Bulloch Hall, Roswell. 770-640-3253.

29 – Tango Night, Callanwolde Arts Center, 8 p.m. 404-872-5338.

30 – Halloween at the S.E. Railway Museum, Duluth. 770-476-2013.

30-31 – Pets & More USA Expo, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500.

16 – Fallfest, Alpharetta UMC. 770-475-5576.

16 – Harvest Square Arts & Crafts Festival, Marietta. 770-794-5601.

16 – Taste of Acworth, Historic District.

770-974-3112.

16 – Taste of Roswell. 800-776-7935.

16 – Vintage Affair (jazz, food, auctions), Villa Christina, Sandy Springs, 7-11 p.m. 866-511-7742.

16 – Decatur Craft Beer Tasting Festival.

404-370-4100.

16 – Russian Folk Music, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. 770-594-6232.

16-17 – Wings Over Atlanta Air Show, Dobbins Air Base. 678-655-5055.

16-17 – Stone Mountain Park Highland Games. 770-498-5690.

16-17 – Eastman Gun Show, North Atlanta Trade Center. 229-423-4867.

17 – Art of Wine Expo, Atlanta/Marietta Hilton. 770-919-1574.

17 – Callanwolde Arts Center Concert Band, 2 p.m. 404-872-5338.

21 – Alive After Five Street Party, Roswell Historic District. 770-640-3253.

22 – Spooky Stories, 7 p.m. Casino in the Mansion, 8-12 p.m. Callanwolde. 404-872-5338.

22-23 – Beasties at Barrington Hall (Storytelling), Roswell. 770-640-3855.

23 22-24 – Country Living Fair, Stone Moun24 tain Park. 770-498-5690.

22-24 – Capturing Spirit of Oakland Cemetery-Halloween Tours. 404-688-2107.

Event Highlights 23 – Rickey Smiley & Friends, Civic Center, to Include: 8 p.m. 404-659-7159.

• Featured Artists Market 23 – Ludwig Symphony Orchestra, Roswell • More Than 150 Crafters Cultural Arts Center, 8 p.m. 770-594-6232.

• Fresh Harvest Market 23-24 – Fall Jonquil Festival, Smyrna Village • Festival Foods Green. 770-434-6600.

• Continuous Entertainment 23-24 – Dunwoody Music Festival, Brook • Children’s Entertainment Run Park. 678-244-9800.

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