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Volume 48 Monthly

Number 3 September 2008

CONTENTS Georgia Events & Activities . . . .4-7 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .10-11 Atlanta Camping Show . . . . . . . . .11 Antiques, Art, and Museums .12-13 Labor Day Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Summer Events . . . . . . . . . . . .16-29 Gardens & Nature Programs . . . .30

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he Sandy Springs Festival will be held September 20-21 in Sandy Springs, a unique tourist destination which is only 15 miles north of Atlanta. See the section beginning on page 16 which features information on the Sandy Springs Festival as well as many other interesting festivals, shows, and other special events scheduled for this fall in Georgia.

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The GUIDE TO GEORGIA, founded in 1960, is the premiere publication for information on activities and entertainment in Georgia. Nine 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.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR SEPTEMBER

tain Fair. 706-778-4434 or 706-499-5681.

5-17 – CALHOUN – Northwest Georgia Regional Fair. 800-887-3811.

1-17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives 2008: 6 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Show, Downtown, Georgia Pottery Invitational, Oconee Cultural Arts 6-9 p.m. 770-607-3480.

Foundation. 706-769-4565.

6 – COLUMBUS – Grand Funk Railroad & Bowl2-30 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Mountain Jam, ing for Soup, Ft Benning, 6:30 p.m. 706-545-3328. fairgrounds, Tues. 6:30-9 p.m. 706-258-2736.

6 – CORNELIA – Apple Basket Derby, down3-28 – CANTON – Best of the West, town. 706-778-7875.

Tanglewood Farm. 770-667-6464.

6 – JEKYLL ISLAND – B.J. Harris Magical 3-29 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mountain RailVariety Road Show, Convention Ctr. 912-342-1083. road Tours, Wed., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. 706-745-9819.

6 – WACO – Waco Fest. 770-607-5350.

4 – CARROLLTON – A Taste of Carrollton, 6 – WARNER ROBINS – Freedom Fest, Southdowntown. 770-832-6901. side Baptist Church, 3-10 p.m. 478-953-9388.

4-6 – HOBOKEN – Twin Oaks Bluegrass 6-7 – DALTON – Battle of Tunnel Hill Civil Music Convention. 912-458-2365.

War Reenactment. 800-331-3258.

4-7 – ATHENS – UGA Arts Festival. 7066-7 – RYDAL – Pine Log Arts and Crafts Fair, 542-4662.

UMC Campground. 770-607-5350.

4-7 – ROME – International Film Festival, 6,13 – BLAIRSVILLE – Union County Farmdowntown. 706-295-arts. ers Market, Courthouse, 7-10 a.m. 706-439-6030.

5 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Broad Street, 6-27 – COLUMBUS – Market Days, BroadDowntown, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702. way, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-noon. 706-596-0111.

5 – AUGUSTA – Luau on the Common & Car 6-27 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Music ConShow, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754. certs, Unicoi St. Pk., 8 p.m. 706-878-2201, x305.

5 – DALTON – Summer Fest Concert, Trade 6-27 – ZEBULON – Pike County Farmers Center. 800-331-3258.

Market, Sat. mornings. 770-567-2029.

5 – MABLETON – Diamond Rio, Mable 7 – WATKINSVILLE – Area Self-Guided Pottery House Barnes Amphitheater. 770-819-7765.

Studio Tours. OCAF for maps. 706-769-4565.

5 – MONROE – Swingin’ Medallions, down7-28 – HELEN – Sundays on the River, town, 7-10 p.m. 770-266-5331.

1-4 p.m. 800-858-8027.

5-13 – CORNELIA – Chattahoochee Moun9-10 – MACON – Otis Redding B’day Remembrance, Ga. Music Hall of Fame. 478-751-3334.

11 – AUGUSTA – Antiques/Wine Auction, St. Pauls’ River Room, 6:30 p.m. 706-724-0436.

11-21 – LAWRENCEVILLE – Gwinnett County Fair. 770-963-6522.

11-Nov. 2 – HELEN – Oktoberfest Celebration. 706-878-1619.

12 – AUGUSTA – Border Bash, Augusta Common, 5-11 p.m. 678-300-2664.

12-13 – OMEGA – Pepper Festival, Ponder Park. 229-528-4400.

12-14 – ROME – North Georgia Air and Car Show, Russell Field. 706-295-5576.

13 – AUGUSTA – Evening of Jazz, Riverwalk, Saturday, October 11 5-10 p.m. 706-821-8223.

On the Square in Sandersville, GA 13 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mt. Music and Arts & Crafts Festival, Vogel State Park. 706-745-2628.

13 – CARTERSVILLE – Georgia’s Indian Heritage Lecture, Etowah Indian Mounds, 2:30 p.m.

770-387-3797. Movie Shrek the Third, Dellinger Park, dusk. 770-387-5626. Patti Holladay, Grand Theatre, 7 p.m. 770-607-2002.

13 – CLEVELAND – Mossy Creek Pottery in Washington County Show, UMN Campground. 706-219-4836.

13 – COLUMBUS – Columbus Symphony Parade • Arts & Crafts • Live Music Orchestra, Rivercenter for Perf. Arts. 888-332-5200.

Food • Much More 13 – DALLAS – Life on the Southern Home Front, Pickett’s Mill Battlefield. 770-443-7850.

478-552-3288 13 – FAYETTEVILLE – Rita Coolidge, Villages www.washingtoncounty-ga.com Amphitheater. 770-461-6029.

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18-27 – AUGUSTA – Westobou Festival, various venues, downtown. 706-826-4702.

19-20 – BLAIRSVILLE – SEBA Bluegrass Festival, downtown. 706-745-5493.

19-20 – MADISON – Fall Kitchen Tour. 800709-7406.

19-21 – AUGUSTA – Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival. 706-826-4702.

19-21 – CARTERSVILLE – Quiltfest, Civic Center. 770-917-9185.

19-21 – CHICKAMAUGA – Battle of Chickamauga. 706-375-5735.

19-21 – CUMMING – Lakewood 400 Antiques Show. 770-889-3400.

19-21 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Shrimp & Grits: Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival. 877-4jekyll.

19-21 – LINCOLNTON – Elijah Clark State Park Bluegrass Festival. 706-359-3458.

19-21 – SAVANNAH – Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival, Trustees Theater. 912-598-2345.

19-28 – CONYERS – Rockdale County Fair, Georgia International Horse Park. 770-602-2606.

19-30 – FLINTSTONE – Rock City’s Enchanted Maize, Blowing Springs Farm. 706-820-2531.

20 – ATHENS – North Georgia Folk Festival, Sandy Creek Park, 1-9 p.m. 706-613-3631.

20 – BUCHANAN – Fair on the Square. 770646-3369.

20 – CLEVELAND – BabyLand General Hospital’s Fall Fest. 706-865-2171.

13 – HELEN – Oktoberfest Parade, noon.

706-878-1619.

13 – JASPER – Main Street Mania. 706-6925600.

13 – RINGGOLD – Ringgold Opry, Depot.

706-935-3061.

13 – ROME – Rome Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. 706-291-7967.

13 – ROOPVILLE – Homecoming Festival, downtown. 800-292-0871.

13 – SASSER - Clarence Carter Concert, Sasser Flea Market & Antique Mall. 229-698-4578.

13 – ST. MARYS – Experience Coastal Georgia Festival, Crooked River St. Pk. 912-882-8531.

13 – SAUTEE – Contra Dance, Historic Gym, 6:30 p.m. 706-878-3300.

13 – THOMASVILLE – DonRigsby & Midnight Call, Municipal Aud., 7:30 p.m. 229-227-4050.

13 – THOMASVILLE – Green Market, downtown, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 229-227-7020.

13 – VILLA RICA – Gold Rush Festival & Concert. 678-785-1014.

13 – WARM SPRINGS – Remembering World War II/Market Garden, FDR Little White House. 706-655-5870.

13 – WASHINGTON – Cruise-In on the Square. 706-678-2013.

13 – WAYNESBORO – Burke County Farm Fest. 706-554-5451.

13 – WEST POINT – Depot Day, Depot Museum. 706-643-9449.

13-14 – COLUMBUS – Shrine Circus, Civic Center. 706-494-8330.

13-14 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee, Hillcrest Orchards. 706-273-3838.

13-14 – FLOVILLA – Native American Festival, Indian Springs. 770-775-3313.

13-14 – WATKINSVILLE – Greek Festival, Marswood Hall. 770-725-2639. & 13,27 – DALTON – Saturday Morning Market, Downtown 800-331-3258.

14 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Guitarist Barry Greene, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.

14 – SUWANEE – Fiesta Georgia, Town Center Park. 404-350-0200.

15 – THOMASVILLE – Charles Dickens Tea, Lapham-Patterson House, 3 p.m. 229-225-4004.

15 – WATKINSVILLE – Randall Bramblett Band, Ashford Manor. 706-769-5427.

15-20 – CARTERSVILLE – Bartow County Fair, fairgrounds. 770-382-9150.

17 – MABLETON – Kenny Loggins, Mable House Barnes Amphitheater. 770-819-7765.

18 – COLUMBUS – Kenny Loggins, Rivercenter for Performing Arts. 888-332-5200.

18-20 – COCHRAN – Hillside Bluegrass RV Park Festival. 478-934-6694.

18-20 – LAVONIA – Clem’s Shoal Creek Music Park Bluegrass Festival. 706-356-1092.

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GEORGIA CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 20 – CONYERS – Taste of Conyers, 11 a.m.4 p.m.; Artist Market, 1-7 p.m. Olde Town. 770602-2606.

20 – DALTON – Casting Crowns Benefit Concert, Trade Center, 6 p.m. 800-965-9324.

20 – DARIEN – Garrison Dinner, Fort King George, 7-9 p.m. 912-437-4770.

20 – LAFAYETTE – Heritage Day at the Marsh House. 706-635-5187.

20 – LOCUST GROVE – Classic Car Cruise, Tanger Outlet Center. 800-406-0833.

20 – MIDWAY – A Day at Old Dorchester Academy & Museum. 912-884-2347.

20 – McDONOUGH – Music on the Square, 7 p.m. 770-898-3196.

20 – SAUTEE – Folk Pottery Museum Demonstration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-878-3300.

20 – SAUTEE – Billy Jonas Concert, Art Center. 706-878-3300.

20 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Tour of Homes, downtown. 770-464-1866.

20 – STATHAM – Sunflower Festival, downtown. 770-725-5455.

20 – TALLAPOOSA – Possum Pickin’ Bluegrass Concert, 7 p.m. 770-574-2929.

20,27 – THE ROCK – Fall Family Fun Days, The Rock Ranch. 706-647-6374.

20 – TIFTON – Agrirama Clogging Hoe Down, Georgia Agrirama. 229-386-3344.

20 – WARM SPRINGS – Southern Quilt Show. 706-655-3322.

20-21 – BARNESVILLE – Buggy Days, downtown. 770-358-5884.

20-21 – BLUE RIDGE – Wildlife and Nature Art Festival & Expo, City Park. 706-632-2144.

20-21 – CARTERSVILLE – Harvest at Homestead & Iron Pour, Red Top Mt. St. Pk. 770-975-4226.

20-21 – CARTERSVILLE – Arts Festival at Rose Lawn Museum. 770-387-5162.

20-21 – DALTON – Festival of Fine Arts and Fine Crafts. 706-278-0168 or 800-331-3258.

20-21 – DAWSONVILLE – Amicalola Falls Through the Ages. 706-265-1969.

20-21 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee, Hillcrest Orchards. 706-273-3838.

20-21 – LITHIA SPRINGS – New Manchester Days Craft & Civil War Reenactment Festival, Sweetwater Creek St. Pk. 888-875-8761.

20-21 – MACON – Ocmulgee Indian Celebration, downtown. 800-768-3401.

20-21 – MAYSVILLE – Art in the Park, Hurricane Shoals Park. 706-335-6723.

20-28 – SAVANNAH – Jazz Festival, Forsyth Park. 912-675-5419.

20-30 – PINE MOUNTAIN – AutumnFest, Callaway Gardens. 800-225-5292.

21 – MADISON – Country Road Cruisers Car Show, Downtown, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 706-474-1575.

23-28 – MACON – Georgia State Fair, Central City Park Fairgrounds. 478-746-7184.

24-27 – WARNER ROBINS – Georgia Golden Olympics. 888-288-9742.

25 – THOMASVILLE – South Georgia Ballet, Cultural Center, 7 p.m. 229-226-0588.

25-28, Oct. 2-5 – COLUMBUS – Greater Columbus Fair, Civic Center. 706-494-8330.

26 – AUGUSTA – Cirque de la Symphonie, Bell Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. 706-826-4705.

26 – BRUNSWICK – Southern Circuit Film Series, Ritz Theatre, 7 p.m. 912-262-6934.

26 – MONTICELLO – Hot Air Balloon & Jazz Fest, Square. 706-468-8994.

26-27 – DEXTER – Possum Hollow Arts & Crafts Fair. 478-272-5546.

26-27 – SAUTEE – The Sautee Jamboree Music Festival, SNCA Stage. 706-878-3300.

26-27 – TIFTON – Truck Tractor Pull, fairgrounds. 229-386-0216.

27 – BLUE RIDGE – Classic Cars Cruise-In, Home Depot, 6 p.m. 706-632-3656.

27 – BLUE RIDGE – Guytons & Marvin Morrows (Gospel), Fannin H.S., 7 p.m. 706-632-7445.

27 – BROXTON – Broxton Rocks Tour. 912384-4555.

27 – CARTERSVILLE – CHVA Cruise-In, Main Street, 3 p.m. 770-424-7639.

27 – DILLARD – Foxfire Fall Festival, City Hall.

706-746-5828.

27 – HARTWELL – ARTS in hARTwell Festival, downtown. 706-376-0188.

27 – LAFAYETTE – Barwick-LaFayette Fly-In, airport. 706-638-7071.

27 – McDONOUGH – Caribbean Jerk Festival, Avalon Pavilion. 770-898-3196.

27 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Ole Chipley Town Fair, downtown. 706-663-7721.

27 – PLAINS – Peanut Festival, downtown.

229-824-5373.

SEPTEMBER 27-28 HAMPTON CITY PARK Saturday 9-5:30 & Sunday 12-5:30 Live Entertainment • Parade • Arts & Crafts Food • Children’s Activities • Petting Zoo Live Broadcast from Festival on Saturday, 9-11 a.m. by 92.5 The Bear from Griffin, GA www.bearcreekfestival.com •

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27 – SAVANNAH – Song & Dance Ensemble of West Africa, Lucas Theatre. 912-525-5050.

27 – STOCKBRIDGE – Music in Memorial Park. 770-957-5786.

27 – TIFTON – La Fiesta del Pueblo, Fulwood Park. 229-391-4992.

27 – TOCCOA – Pioneer Days, Travelers Rest.

706-886-2256.

27 – UNION POINT – Union Junction Jamboree, downtown. 706-486-4102.

27-28 – CANTON – Riverfest 2008, Boling Park. 770-704-5991.

27-28 – CLEVELAND – Fall Leaf Festival, downtown. 706-969-3336.

27-28 – DALTON – Atlanta All Breed Cat Show, Trade Center. 772-461-7275.

27-28 – ELLIJAY – Apple Pickin’ Jubilee, Hillcrest Orchards. 706-273-3838.

27-28 – HAMPTON – Bear Creek Festival, McBrayer City Park. 770-946-5490.

27-28 – REIDSVILLE – Wiregrass Festival, Gordonia-Alatamaha St. Pk. 912-557-6323.

27-28 – WHITESBURG – McIntosh Reserve Fall Festival. 770-830-5879.

28 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Sunday Dinner Dance, J.I. Club Hotel, 6 p.m. 912-635-2600.

29-Oct. 4 – HAHIRA – Honeybee Festival, downtown. 229-794-2813 or 229-794-3097.

29-Oct. 5 – McDONOUGH – Henry County Fair, Windy Hill Park. 770-228-8421.

30 – BUFORD – Lake Lanier 50th Anniversary. 770-965-3340.

30-Oct. 4 – ROME – Coosa Valley Fair. 800444-1834.

30-Oct. 4 – TENNILLE – Washington County Fair. 478-552-3288.

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THE ANDERSONVILLE HISTORIC FAIR will be held October 4-5 and will feature Civil War battle reenactments and encampments, Civil War collectibles, arts and crafts, antiques, a parade, and entertainment.

229-924-2558 or www.andersonvillegeorgia.com.

11 – SANDERSVILLE – Kaolin Festival. 478552-3288.

11-12, 18-19 – ELLIJAY – Georgia Apple Festival, Fairgrounds. 706-635-7400.

11-12 – JASPER – Autumn Antique Treasure Hunt. 706-692-5600.

11-12 – VARNELL – Prater’s Mill Country Fair. 706-694-mill or 800-331-3258.

12 – AUGUSTA – World’s Largest Family Picnic & Amy Grant Concert, First Tee of Augusta.

803-278-4TIX. 18 – POWDER SPRINGS – Seven Springs Arts Festival, downtown. 770-943-8001.

18-19 – TALKING ROCK – Heritage Days.

706-692-5600.

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8 – COLQUITT – Festival of Southern Culture. 229-758-2400.

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1-31 – CARTERSVILLE – Cowboys and Indians Days, citywide. 800-733-2280.

3-4 – VIENNA – Big Pig Jig, I-75, Exit 109.

229-268-8275.

4 – CORNELIA – Big Red Apple Festival, downtown. 706-778-7875.

4 – HARLEM – Oliver Hardy Festival, downtown. 706-556-0401 or 888-288-9108.

4 – JASPER – Main Street Mania. 706-692-5600.

4 – MILTON – Crossroads at Crabapple Antique & Arts Festival. 678-242-2489 or 770-448-3860.

4 – SOCIAL CIRCLE – Friendship Festival, downtown. 770-464-1866.

4-5 – GAY – Cotton Pickin’ Fair. 706-538-6814.

4-5 – JASPER – Georgia Marble Festival. 706692-5600.

11-12 – CARROLLTON – MeccaFest, Cultural Art Center. 770-838-1083.

11-12,18-19 – BLAIRSVILLE – Sorghum Festival, Fort Sorghum. 877-745-5789.

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Sports Schedules BASEBALL Home Schedules ATLANTA BRAVES Sept. 4-7 . . . . .WASHINGTON Sept. 9-11 . . . . . .COLORADO Sept. 16-18 . . .PHILADELPHIA Sept. 19-21 . . . . . . . .NY METS 404-577-9100 www.atlantabraves.com

ROME BRAVES Sept. 1 . . . . . . . . .COLUMBUS 706-378-5144 www.romebraves.com

SAVANNAH SAND GNATS Sept. 1 . . . . . . .CHARLESTON 912-351-9150 www.sandgnats.com

FOOTBALL Home Schedules ATLANTA FALCONS GEORGIA TECH YELLOWJACKETS Sept. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . .DETROIT Sept. 21 . . . . . .KANSAS CITY 404-223-8444 www.atlantafalcons.com

GEORGIA BULLDOGS Sept. 6 .CENTRAL MICHIGAN Sept. 27 . . . . . . . . .ALABAMA 888-852-1231 www.georgiadogs.com

WNBA ATLANTA DREAM Sept. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . .SEATTLE Sept. 8 . . . . . . . . . . .INDIANA Philips Arena, 404-604-2626 www.wnba.com/dream

Sept. 20 . . .MISSISSIPPI STATE Oct. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DUKE 888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447

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GEORGIA DOME Bank of America Football Classic Fla. A&M v. Tenn. State September 27 404-223-9200

SOCCER SOCCER INFORMATION (See www.usyouthsoccer.org & www.soccerga.com)

Events sometimes change, so phone for information before driving long distances.

GOLFING

FISHING

Sept. 13 . . . .Golf Classic (benefits VA Care Ctr.) Bull Creek Course Columbus. 706-562-0071 Sept. 13-14 . . . . . . .Ga. Jr. Golf Tour, GordoniaAlatamaha St. Pk., Reidsville. 866-317-7789 Sept. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . .Thomson-McDuffie Golf Tournament, Belle Meade Country Club. 706-597-1000 Sept. 23 . . . .HomeStretch Golf/Tennis Tourney Country Club of South Johns Creek, 770-642-9185

Sept. 13, 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fly Fishing Clinics Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge. 770-389-7801 Sept. 18-21 . . . . . . .Women’s Bassmaster Tour, Wildwood Park, Appling. 866-391-7677 Sept. 27 . . . . .Family Fishing Festival, Nat’l Fish Hatchery, 9-12. 706-838-4723

MISCELLANEOUS

Sept. 6 . . . . . . . . .World Bodybuilding & Figure Championship, Gwinnett Ctr., Duluth.

404-872-3887 Sept. 6 . . . . . .Ultimate Fighting Championship Philips Arena, Atlanta, 7:45 p.m. 404-878-3000 Sept. 6 . . . .Open Tree Climb, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 1-4 p.m. 770-389-7801 Sept. 6 . . . . .Polo Tournament, Cedargate Farms, 2008 Newnan. 404-578-5179 Sept. 6-7 . . . . . .Wilderness Survivor, FDR State BOLING PARK, CANTON Park, Pine Mt. 706-663-4858 Sept. 13 .Adventure Day (canoe, bike, hike, run), West Point Baseball Field. 706-643-9449 Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sept. 13 . . . .Tugaloo Triathlon, Tugaloo St. Pk., Lavonia. 706-356-4362 Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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24-26 . . . . .Ga. Golden Olympics, Warner • Handmade Robins Recreation Ctr. 478-929-6945 Arts & Crafts Sept. 18, 20, 21 . . . .Jr. Int’l Tennis Invitational • Children’s Area Qualifying Tournament and • Food Concessions Sept. 26-28 Jr. Int’l Tennis Tournament. Both at Sansy Springs Tennis Center. 888-588-4858 • Market Place Sept. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . .Outdoor Adventure Day • Entertainment Unicoi State Park, Helen. 800-573-9659 Sponsored by the Service League of Cherokee County Sept. 28 . . . . . . . . . . .Cheersport, Six Flags Over 770-704-5991 • www.riverfest.org Georgia. 888-732-3965 GUIDE TO GEORGIA / www.guidetogeorgia.com / September 2008

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Sports Schedules EQUESTRIAN SHOWS Sept. 12-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PRCA Pro-Rodeo Hamilton. 706-457-1043 Sept. 12-13 . . . . . . . . . . . .Henry County Rodeo McDonough. 770-898-9311 Sept. 19-20 . . . .Crosscreek Rodeo, Barton Field, Ft. Gordon, 6-11 p.m. 706-791-6779 Sept. 27 . . . . .Int’l Barrel Racing Assn., Circle J Arena, Madison. 706-818-2597 Sept. 27-28 . .SaddleSore/Mule Poor Trail Ride, Towns Bluff Landing, Hazelhurst. 912-375-4543 Sept. 27-28 . . . . . . .Pine Top Farm Horse Trials Thomson. 706-597-1000

GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARK Conyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com Sept. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paint Horse Show Sept. 5-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fall Classic Sept. 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dogwood Buckskin Sept. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . .Scavenger Hunt Trail Ride Sept. 13-14 . . . . . . . . . .Newton Co. Horse Show Sept. 13-14 . . . . . . . . .Dressage Breeders Classic Sept. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sport Horse Seminar Sept. 20-21 . . . . . . . . .Good Horseman Dressage Sept. 24-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charity Horse Show

RACING

BIKING

ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Sept. 1 . . . . . . . .GRITS Bike Ride (60,47,27,13) Seaborn Jones Park Rockmart, 770-648-0500 Sept. 13 . . . . . . . . . .Bike Atlanta, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

770-498-5153 Sept. 13 . . . . . . . . .Tour de Mistletoe, Mistletoe State Park, Appling. 706-541-0321 Sept. 13-14 . . . . . . .Bike MS: Cox Atlanta Ride Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. 800-fightms Sept. 14 . . . . . .Motorcycle Benefit for Atlanta Humane Society, 770-944-1340 Sept. 20 . . . . . . .Back Roads Century Bike Ride Anheuser Busch Brewery, Cartersville.

770-606-9438 Sept. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Six Gap Century & Three Gap 50 Bike Rides Dahlonega. 706-864-3513 Sept. 28 . .Bicycle Ride in Olde Town Conyers (4M), 6-8 p.m. 770-602-2606

Hampton, 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com Sept. 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Legends Racing Sept. 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drag Racing Road Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . .Braselton, 800-849-RACE www.roadatlanta.com Atlanta Dragway . . . . . . .Commerce, 770-682-3782 www.atlantadragway.com Douglas Motorsports Park . . . . . . . .Nicholls 912-384-4555, www.dmpdragway.com Oglethorpe Speedway Park . .Pooler, 912-964-8200 www.ospracing.net Silver Dollar Raceway . . . .Reynolds, 478-847-4414 www.silverdollarraceway.com

WATERSPORTS Sept. 27 . . . .Altamaha River Fall Canoe Paddle Baxley. 912-367-7731

HIKES & RUNS

(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races).

Sept. 1 . . . . . . . . Macon, 5K, 10K, 478-477-5471 Sept. 1. . . . . . . . . . . Smyrna, 10K, 770-432-0100 Sept. 6. . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-327-7738 Sept. 6 . . . . . . . . Dunwoody, 4M, 404-633-3430 Sept. 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . Rome, 5K, 706-676-2858 Sept. 13 . . . Stone Mt., 5M, 10M, 404-231-9064 Sept. 20 . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 10K, 404-881-5914 Sept. 20. . . . . . . Barnesville, 10K, 770-358-5884 Sept. 20 . . . . . . Dawsonville, 5K, 404-202-3585 Sept. 20 . . . . . . . . . Maysville, 5K, 706-335-6723 Sept. 20 . . . . . Moultrie, 5K, 10K, 229-985-1154 Sept. 20. . . . Powder Springs, 5K, 678-656-6562 Sept. 20 . . . . Sandy Springs, 10K, 770-851-9111 Sept. 20 . . . . . . . . . . . Tyrone, 5K, 770-631-3265 * Buy one get one free.

Sept. 27 . . . . . . . Chamblee, 10K, 404-995-5620 Maximum 5 free Sept. 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . Eton, 4M, 706-695-1471 of equal or lesser value.

Sept. 27 . . . . . . . Fayetteville, 5K, 770-461-2409 Sept. 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . Plains, 5K, 229-824-5373 GG Sept. 27 . . . . . . . Woodstock, 5K, 770-928-0853 Sept. 28 . . . . . . . . . . . Duluth, 5K, 678-795-0115 Sept. 30 . . . . . . . . . Calhoun, 5K, 706-602-55548 September 2008 / www.guidetogeorgia.com / GUIDE TO GEORGIA 9

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6-28 – Decatur Downtown Market, Sat. & Sun. 404-845-0793.

7 – Serenata Band, Heritage Green on the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, 7-8:30 p.m.

404-851-9111.

11-14 – Sesame Street Live When Elmo Grows Up, Philips Arena. 404-878-3000.

12-13 – Fall & Winter Children’s Consignment Sale, Alpharetta 1st UMC. 770-475-5576.

12-14 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

12-14 – Atlanta Arts Festival, Piedmont Park. 770-941-9660.

13 – Indigo Girls & Missy Higgins, Chastain Park. 404-733-5000.

13 – Frankie Valli & Four Seasons, Cobb Energy Centre. 404-817-8700.

13 – JAZZOO (Food & Music), Zoo Atlanta.

404-624-5600.

13-14 – Old Milton Country Fair, Alpharetta. 770-783-2314.

13-14 – A Blue Ribbon Affair, Miller Park, Marietta. 770-528-8875.

13-14 – Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Mt. Paran Christian School Arts Ctr. 770-429-7016.

13-14 – For Sisters Only, Georgia World Congress Center. 404-223-4000.

14 – Vinings Tour of Homes. 770-432-3343.

14 – Folkways Festival, Atlanta History Center, noon-5 p.m. 404-814-4000.

18 – Alive After Five Street Party, Roswell’s Historic District, 5-9 p.m. 770-640-3253.

18-28 – North Georgia State Fair, Miller Park, Marietta. 770-423-1330.

19 – Music at the Margaret Mitchell House, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 404-814-2054.

19 – Brian Culbertson, Lalah Hathaway, Rahsaan Patterson, Civic Ctr., 8 p.m. 404-249-6400.

19-21 – Bluegrass and BBQ, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.

19-22 – Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey 975 West Peachtree Street Circus, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500. at 10th Street 19-28 – Les Miserables, Fox Theatre. 404-887ATLANTA, GEORGIA 8700.

20 – Jim Gaffigan, Cobb Energy Centre. 404817-8700.

20 – Antique Street Festival, Marietta Square. 770-794-5710.

20 – Alpharetta FunFest & Classic Car Show, North Point Mall. 770-360-9042.

20-21 – Sandy Springs Festival, Heritage Green. 404-851-9111.

20-21– Roswell Arts Festival, Square. 770Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded 640-3253. continental breakfast as well as a complimentary 25 – Passion for Piedmont (fundraiser), dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette.

Piedmont Park. 404-875-7275.

Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the 25-28 – Atlanta Camping Show, Atlanta Midtown MARTA rapid rail station.

Expo Center South. 770-447-3334.

404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629 25-28 – Atlanta Home Show, Cobb Galleria www.regencysuites.com Centre. 770-998-9800.

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1 – HBCU Marching Band Hall of Fame Event, Georgia Dome. 404-223-9200.

2-30 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic Pk., Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.

3-24 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.

3-24 – Blue Sky Concerts, Decatur Community Bandstand, Wed., noon-1 p.m. 404-370-4100.

4-7 – Yellow Daisy Festival, Stone Mountain Park. 770-498-5690.

4-25 – Jazz Nights at Scottish Rite Hospital Lawn, Decatur, Thurs., 7-9 p.m. 404-370-4100.

5 – Kathy Griffin, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.

5-26 – Friday Night Artist Market, Atlantic Station, 5-11 p.m. 404-845-0793.

5-26 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank Museum, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.

5-26 – Lunch on Broad Street, downtown, Fridays, noon-1:30 p.m. 404-658-1877.

6 – Taste of Kennesaw, dwntwn. 770-423-1330.

6 – Carlos Mencia, Fox Theatre. 404-881-2100.

6 – Georgia Bridal Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 770-813-7500.

6, 13, 27 – Movies by Moonlight, Sandy Springs UMC, dusk. 404-256-9091.

6-27 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone Mountain Park, Sat. at 8:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.

6-27 – Green Market, Piedmont Park, 9 a.m.1 p.m. 404-875-7275.

6-27 – Concerts on the Decatur Square, Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m. 404-370-4100.

6-27 – Morningside Market, Virginia-Highland Avenue, Sat. 8-11:30 a.m. 404-313-5784.

6-27 – Downtown Alpharettta Farmers Market, Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-402-5389.

REGENCY SUITES HOTEL

Elegant

Luxurious

METRO ATLANTA CALENDAR Get a Deal at the Atlanta Camping Show Atlanta dealers will be having a close-out sale on all 2008 models at huge discounts during the Atlanta Camping & RV Fall Show September 25-28 at the Atlanta Expo Center South (exit 55 off I-285).

This, the largest RV show in Georgia, will be a Supermarket of campers featuring Class A motor homes, 5th wheels, travel trailers, Class C mini-motor homes, van campers, folding camping trailers, and toyhaulers, all with special low show prices. Dealers from across the region will be under the same roof. Shoppers can find instant financing and insurance reps all on the same floor. There will be more than 60

booths providing information on camping, campgrounds, vacation destinations, RV organizations, RV equipment and accessories, storage, and maintenance. There will be educational seminars, cooking demonstrations, and prizes.

Show hours will be Thursday 11-7, Friday 11-7, Saturday 10-7, and Sunday 11-5. Admission will be $10/adults; $9 for 55 and over; $5 for ages 6-16; and free/under 6. Parking will be free.

See website for $1 Off coupon.

For more information call 770-4473334 (office) or 404-3665491 (show); e-mail bsmith@atlantarvshow.com; or visit on the web www.atlantarvshow.com.

September 26 – Tango Night with Tango Rio, Callanwolde, 8 p.m. 404-872-5338.

26-27 – Women of Faith, Philips Arena.

404-878-3000.

26-27 – Annual Book Sale, Kenan Research Center, Atlanta History Center. 404-814-4049.

26-28 – S.E. Stamp Show, Cobb Civic Center, Marietta. 770-488-5026.

27 – 4th Saturday Family Fun Day, Centennial Olympic Park, noon-4 p.m. 404-223-4412.

27 – Smooth September Jazz Festival, Mable House Amph., Mableton. 770-819-7765.

27 – Great Locomotive Chase Bus Tour, Southern Museum, Kennesaw. 770-427-2117.

27 – Celebrate Animals, Sandy Springs Heritage Park. 404-851-9111.

27 – Stone Mountain Park Chili Cook-Off. 800-401-2407.

27-28 – Decatur Garden Tour. 404-370-4100.

27-28 – JapanFest, Gwinnett Center, Duluth.

404-842-0736.

October 4 – Crossroads at Crabapple Antique & Arts Festival, Milton. 678-242-2489.

10-12 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

SOCIAL CIRCLE’S 14th Annual

Friendship Festival October 4

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SOCIAL CIRCLE Great Shopping • Great Food Hometown Parade • BBQ Cookoff Sidewalk Booths of Arts & Crafts 2 Stages of Live Entertainment Children’s Activities

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ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville This 80,000 square foot museum features contemporary Western American art as well as Civil War art and Presidential portraits and letters, Western movie posters, and Western illustrations. Sagebrush Ranch is an interactive gallery where children of all ages can learn about art and Western America. The Museum’s Special Exhibit Gallery hosts three to five temporary exhibits per year. The store offers books on art and the West, prints, and other items featuring Western American art images. The café serves light lunches; and a multimedia theatre shows the film The American West every 20 minutes. The Museum hosts several lectures per month by authors, writers, historians, and artists, including Art for Lunch on the first Wednesday of each month and a lecture or entertainment event the third Thursday evening each month.

The 6th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival and Symposium will be held at the Booth Western Art Museum October 23-26. For more information, visit www.boothmuseum.org or call 770-387-1300.

Fitzgerald and the Blue & Gray Museum Located in a historical railroad depot, the museum tells through a documentary and more than 1200 artifacts the remarkable story of Fitzgerald and its Civil War roots. The Hall of Honor represents Shacktown where early pioneers lived while an exciting documentary, Marching as One, celebrates the Yank-Reb harmony story. Fitzgerald was founded in 1895 by Philander H. Fitzgerald who was seeking a warm, receptive area where aging Union veterans and their families could retire in comfort. 229-426-5069.

Tour Fitzgerald where history is revealed on every corner with blue and gray sidewalks reflecting Civil War colors, the Grand Plaza Park with planned topiary sculptures, streets named for Yank and Reb Generals, and the Evergreen Cemetery where Yanks and Rebs rest side by side. Visit the Fire Engine Museum; tour historic homes and buildings; and view a variety of architectural styles representing the settlers who came here from 38 states. Delight in home-cooked foods. For more information phone 800386-4642 or visit www.fitzgeraldga.org.

Fort Discovery in Augusta Explore the fascinating world and genius mind of Leonardo da Vinci whose scientific and technical drawings have captured people’s imagination for centuries. The Inventions of Leonardo da Vinci is an interpretive exhibition of models built from his drawings and includes a flying machine, helicopter, parachute, anemometer, paddle wheel ship, military tank, and printing press. Several models are interactive.

Fort Discovery will include several computer stations where visitors can virtually leaf through portions of da Vinci’s extraordinary journal, Codice Atlantico, which was devoted to mechanics, engineering, architecture, physics, and other disciplines. More than fifty 3-D models are duplicated in the virtual journal, and most have interactive capabilities which show how they work. Visitors can take a virtual tour of Da Vinci’s Workshop, a DVD bringing to life the rooms where Leonardo planned and produced his inventions and works of art.

The exhibit, thru October 11, will be open Mondays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays noon5 p.m. Located at One Seventh Street on Augusta’s Riverwalk. For more information call 1-800-325-5445 or 706-821-0200 or visit www.NationalScienceCenter.org.

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum • Exhibit Hall & Gift Shop • Birthday Parties • Train Ride in Full-Size Cabooses • Open Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Apr.-Dec.) Present This Ad and Receive One Free Admission (with the purchase of an admission of equal or greater value)

3595 Peachtree Road • Duluth • www.srmduluth.org • 770-476-2013

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ANTIQUES, MUSEUMS, AND ART National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus Explore naval operations for the North and South through displays of uniforms, artillery, firearms, personal effects, flags, Civil War ship murals, and a paneled timeline exhibit of the war at sea. See the ironclad ram CSS Jackson, the blockade runner Virginia, the gunboat CSS Chattahoochee, replicas of the USS Hartford, USS Monitor, and CSS Albermarle, and a battle simulator theater.

Scheduled for August 2-3 will be the Cool History programs which utilize the museum’s interior interpretive spaces to bring actual events from the war to life with the use of staff and volunteers. The theme of the August program will be “Commando Raids.”

Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. See coupon in ad on page 9. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For more information call 706-327-9798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org.

SAM Shortline Railroad Thomas the Tank Engine is set to roll into Crisp County for a Day Out With Thomas on October 17-19 and 24-26. Hosted by SAM Shortline Excursion Train in Cordele, the train will board passengers at Georgia Veterans State Park on Hwy. 280, nine miles west of I-75, Exit 101.

Take a ride on a 15-ton replica of everybody’s favorite #1 engine. Meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway; and enjoy Thomas-themed activities at the Imagination Station, including stamps, temporary tattoos, storytelling, videos, live music, and hands-on arts and crafts. The Pied Piper of Percussion will keep little ones moving and grooving; and there will be an animal show, maze, mini golf, face painting, and souvenir photos. The 25-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine will depart every hour on the hour, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets are $18 for ages two and older. For tickets call 866-4687630 or visit www.SamShortline.com. See ad on page 7 for ticket discounts.

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 September 12-14 and October 10-12. 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. Phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit www.scottantiquemarket.com.

21st Annual

S.E. Railway Museum in Duluth

Big Red Apple Festival

“Georgia’s Official Transportation History Museum” has over 90 pieces of retired railway rolling stock: trains from the 1920’s and 1950’s including 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 SATURDAY 10 A.M.- 5 P.M. equipment. The museum is home to MARTA’s historic bus fleet which includes busses from many of DOWNTOWN the predecessor systems to MARTA. Train rides aboard restored cabooses are complimentary with admission. Harvest Rails will be celebrated Oct. 4Arts • Crafts • Live Music 5 with temporary tattoos, food and drinks, a craft Children’s Activities corner for kids, and a scavenger hunt.

The railway museum is open Saturdays 10-5 Food • Hayrides in March and Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays Apple Pie Eating Contest 10-5 from April-Dec. With ad on page 12 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595 Peachtree Rd. 770-476www.corneliageorgia.org 2013. www.srmduluth.org.

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CORNELIA

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND CALENDAR August 29-30 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival, Callaway Gdns. 800-255-5292.

29-30 – SAVANNAH – Craft Brew Fest, International Trade Center. 912-644-6452.

29-31 – DECATUR – AJC Decatur Book Festival. 404-645-9331.

29-31 – DECATUR – Atlanta Antiquarian Book Fair, Decatur Conf. Center 706-789-3206.

29-31 – HOMER – Labor Day Festival, Courthouse Square. 706-677-3510.

29-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – Dragon*Con, Hyatt Regency Atlanta. 770-909-0115.

29-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – Montreux Jazz Festival Atlanta, Underground. 404-817-6818.

29-Sept. 1 – COLUMBUS – Used Book Sale, Daniel Middle School. 706-324-0249.

29-Sept. 1 – McRAE – A Very Unlabor Day, Little Ocmulgee State Park. 229-868-7474.

30 – ACWORTH – Classic Car Show, downtown, 4-10 p.m. 770-974-1813.

30 – APPLING – Watermelon Wallow, Mistletoe State Park, 10-11 a.m. 706-541-0321.

30 – CARTERSVILLE – Flintknapping, Etowah Indian Mounds. 770-387-3747.

30 – CLEVELAND – Weekend Car Show, White County High School. 706-892-9407.

30 – CONYERS – Celebrate Freedom Concert w/Luis Palati, Ga. Int’l. Horse Park. 770-602-2606.

30 – FITZGERALD – Labor Day “Living History,” Jefferson Davis Site. 229-831-2335.

30 – FLOVILLA – Labor Day Celebration, Indian Springs St. Pk., 2-4 p.m. 770-504-2277.

30 – FORT GAINES – Labor Day Celebration & Luau, George T. Bagby St. Pk. 229-768-2571.

30 – HAMPTON – Trains, Planes, & Automobiles Celebration. 770-946-4306.

30 – LUMPKIN – Fiddle Contests, Westville Village. 888-733-1850.

30 – RICHMOND HILL – Labor Day at Fort McAllister State Park. 912-727-2339.

30 – SAVANNAH – Tools and Skills that Built a Colony, Wormsloe Historic Site. 912-353-3023.

30 – SAVANNAH – Fort Jackson Auction & Low Country Boil. 912-232-3945.

30-31 – ACWORTH – Love the Lake Festival, Cauble Park. 770-423-1330.

30-31 – ATLANTA – Corks & Forks Food & Wine Event, Grant Park, 1 p.m. 404-521-0938.

30-31 – ATLANTA – Grant Park Summer Shade Festival. 404-521-0938.

30-31 – BLAIRSVILLE – Mt. Marketplace Heritage Festival, Mt. Life Museum. 706-745-5493.

30-31 – CHICKAMAUGA – Celtic & Heritage Festival, Lee and Gordon’s Mill. 706-375-3177.

30-31 – ROME – Armuchee Bluegrass Festival, Armuchee Saddle Club, Hwy. 140. 800-444-1834.

30-31 – ROME – Running Water Pow Wow, downtown. 800-444-1834.

30-31 – SAVANNAH – Blue vs. Gray End of Summer Celebration, Fort Pulaski. 912-786-5787.

30-31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Arts & Crafts Show, Postel Park. 912-262-0628.

30-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – U.S. 10K Classic & Festival, Cobb Galleria Centre. 770-432-0100.

30-Sept. 1 – KINGSLAND – Labor Day Catfish Festival, Historic District. 800-433-0225.

30-Sept. 1 – MARIETTA – Art in the Park, Marietta Square. 770-429-1115.

30-Sept. 1 – NEWNAN – Powers’ Crossroads Country Fair & Art Festival. 770-253-2011.

30-Sept. 1 – NEWNAN – Moss Oak Plantation Country Crafts Festival. 800-826-9382.

30-Sept. 1 – OMAHA – Labor Day Weekend on the Lake, Florence Marina St. Pk. 229-838-4706.

30-Sept. 1 – WARM SPRINGS – Swim in Historic Pools, Little White House. 706-655-5870.

30-Sept. 17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives Pottery Exhibit, Sale, & Workshop, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565.

31 – DECATUR – Caribbean Jerk Festival, Panthersville Stadium, Decatur. 678-760-8543.

31 – ELLIJAY – Ellijay Under the Stars. 706635-7400.

31 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Sunday Dinner Dance, J.I. Club Hotel, 6 p.m. 912-635-2600.

31 – LAKELAND – Flatlanders Frolic, Main Street. 229-482-9755.

31 – ROSWELL – End of Summer Celebrtion, H.S. Stadium, Roswell, 5:30 p.m. 770-594-6134.

31 – SAVANNAH – Labor Union Picnic, Roundhouse Railroad Museum. 912-507-8037.

31 – STONE MOUNTAIN – Last Blast of Summer Concert, Stone Mt. Park. 770-498-5690.

31 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Sounds of Motown, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666.

31 – TYBEE ISLAND – Labor Day Beach Bash.

912-786-5444.

31-Sept. 1 – STONE MOUNTAIN PARK – Lasershow Spectacular, 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.

September 1 – ATLANTA – Jordin Sparks Concert, Cobb Galleria Centre. 770-432-0100.

1 – BLUE RIDGE – Labor Day BBQ & Entertainment, City Pk., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 706-455-3818.

1 – FORT MORRIS – Labor Day Commemoration, Fort Morris Historic Site. 912-884-5999.

1 – FORT OGLETHORPE – Labor Day at the Post, 6th Cavalry Museum. 706-861-2860.

1 – JULIETTE – Folklife Celebration, Jarrell Plantation, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 478-986-5172.

1 – LUMPKIN – Labor Day Activities, Providence Canyon State Park. 229-838-6202.

Events sometimes change, so phone for information before driving long distances.

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September is Sensational Sandy Springs Festival The Sandy Springs Festival will be held September 20-21. The event will feature live entertainment, children’s rides, arts and crafts, a collector car show, food court, and more. The event kicks off with the Doug Kessler Lightning 10K Road Race, a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. A pet parade will begin Saturday at 11 a.m.

The juried and judged artists’ market will offer paintings, metal art, photography, jewelry, furniture, custom soaps and lotions, candles, clothing, fashion accessories, food, pottery, garden accessories, birdhouses, and more.

There will be a Business Expo, a Civic Expo, Teen Territory, and a silent auction.

The Heritage Crafts section at the Williams Payne House Museum will have artisans demonstrating life skills from the 1800’s such as blacksmithing, shingling, hair weaving, and doll making.

New, exciting features this year will include the Comcast Tailgate area for college football fans, a parking shuttle service from local parking lots, a Georgia Child ID program, a Drive Green collection of fuel-efficient automobiles from area dealers, and a performance by the Mighty Tams Saturday night after the Festival.

Admission will be $5/adults and $2/ages 6-18; or two day adult/$7 and two day ages 6-18/$3; and children 5 and under free. For information visit www.sandyspringsfestival.com or call 404851-9111. To find a hotel in Sandy Springs visit www.visitsandysprings.org or call 866-511-7742.

Westobou Festival in Augusta With ten days and more than 200 performances, the inaugural Westobou Festival will take place September 18-27 and will encompass downtown Augusta including Augusta State University and Paine College. It will be an eclectic mix of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts performances as well as exhibits.

Whether your passion is contemporary theatrical performances or traditional symphony events, strolling through gallery exhibitions, or listening to jazz, you’ll find it all and more at the Westobou Festival. There will be organ concerts, gospel choirs, chamber music, ballet, a silent movie, choral music, poetry readings, jazz, a tango festival, children’s musical theatre, and special exhibits at area museums and in the galleries and shops of Artists Row on Broad Street.

Another highlight will be the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s 28th Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival.

Each day and evening will feature an array of events by such organizations as the Augusta Ballet, Augusta Opera, Le Chat Noir, Augusta Symphony, Augusta Concert Band, Whiskey Painters of America, Magnolia Dance Theatre, Morris Museum of Art, Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Historic Augusta, The Imperial Theatre, Artists’ Row, Augusta State University, Clay Artists of the Southeast, Augusta Canal, The Terrell Foundation, and Sacred Heart Cultural Center. Also performing will be the Lewis Family and Lizzie Long and Wycliffe Gordon.

The Westobou Festival Finale on Sept. 27 will feature an acoustic concert by singers/songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt.

For a schedule of events phone 706-8264702 or visit visit www.westoboufestival.com.

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in Georgia!

Wildlife & Nature Art Festival & Expo in Blue Ridge Wildlife and nature artists from across the Southeast will be participating in the 9th Annual Wildlife & Nature Art Festival and Expo on September 20-21. This juried fine art show is held in the downtown City Park in Blue Ridge and features sculptors, painters, photographers, and carvers specializing in wildlife and nature themes.

The Expo will feature Okefenokee Joe as he presents his “Earth Day Every Day” program. His presentation is family-oriented and full of education, music, fun, and excitement for everyone. Save Our American Raptors (S.O.A.R.) is back this year, along with herding dog demonstrations and a traveling exhibit featuring the entries in the Georgia Jr. Duck Stamp Contest. Outfitters will be on hand to teach and demonstrate fly fishing and fly tying. There will be booths with information on kayaking, hiking, conservation, and more.

Blue Ridge is 90 miles north of Atlanta. Take I-75N, then I-575N. Festival and parking will be free. For further information, contact the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association at 706-632-2144, e-mail at brmaa@etcmail.com, or visit www.brmaa.net.

Perspectives 2008: Georgia Pottery Invitational in Watkinsville Perspectives 2008: Georgia Pottery Invitational will be held August 30-September 17 at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) in Watkinsville. This 6th annual show and sale will feature the works of 50 Georgia potters. More than 150 of their selected pieces will be on exhibit. A sale featuring the largest and

BY DAVID MORGAN finest selection of Georgia pottery will offer over 5000 pots.

The exhibit and sale will be open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The opening reception and preview sale will be Friday, August 29, from 7-9 p.m.

Admission will be $5.

An exhibit highlighting seven Georgia September 27th artists who use functional pottery forms in SATURDAY their sculpture will be held in the Members One Mile Fun Run/5K Road Race Gallery at OCAF. Featured artists are Andy Arts & Crafts Vendors • Exhibits Nasisse, Michael Schmidt, Donald Penny, Road Race and Post Card Awards • Presentation Carissa Doying, Micah Cain, Mark Burleson, Main Street Parade • President & Mrs. Carter’s Book Signing and Priscilla Hollingsworth.

SAM Shortline Train Rides • Entertainment A Pottery Workshop on August 30-31 from Folk Play: “If These Sidewalks Could Talk” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day will feature Judith SUNDAY Duff discussing “Creating Organic and Functional Shapes and Surfaces.” The cost Sunday School with President Carter will be $135.

Softball Game Secret Service vs. Plains Alumni Self-guided studio tours on September 7 229-824-5373 • plainsgeorgia.com from 1-5 p.m. will visit the following potters in the Athens and Danielsville area: Tim Flinn, Minsoo Yuh, Allya Mcdonald, Annette Gates, David Morgan, and Rob Sutherland. Maps are available at OCAF or online.

For more information visit www.ocaf.com or phone 706-769-4565.

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Sorghum Festival in Blairsville The 39th annual Sorghum Festival will be held in Blairsville at Meeks Park for two great weekends on October 11-12 and October 18-19. 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, face painting, food, and live music. On Saturdays and Sundays there will be contests such as Bisket Eatin’, Pole Climbin’, Syrup Soppin’, Rock Throwin’, Horseshow Throwin’, 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 11 at 11 a.m. and a Car and Motorcycle Show on October 18. Admission and parking will be free.

The Sorghum Festival is hosted by the Blairsville Jaycees. For information phone 877-7455789 or 706-745-4745; visit www.blairsvillechamber.com; or e-mail negamtns@windstream.net.

Art in the Park Festival at Hurricane Shoals Park The Tumbling Waters Society of Jackson County will host the 18th Annual Art in the Park Festival at the historic Hurricane Shoals Park on Sept. 20-21. The park is off GA 82 Spur between Jefferson & Maysville. Hours will be Saturday from 10-6 and Sunday from 12:305:30 Admission and parking will be free.

Learn the history of the Shoals, putt by putt, on the new Spirit of the River Miniature Golf Course. Marvel at the carvings of Indians and bears and replicas of the chapel and cabins; even play through the waterfall.

There will be tours of the chapel and log cabins in Heritage Village; a blacksmith; Civil War re-enactors; soap-making; quilting; fresh ground cornmeal for sale; an arrowhead collection; a variety of vittles like tenderloin, sausage, beans, and cornbread; and bluegrass on the Mill porch. Entertainment will include the Crystal River Bluegrass Gospel Band, the Journeymen, and local school bands and chorus.

Craftsmen from North Georgia will demonstrate and sell handmade items.

Antique autos (Sat.) and children’s art will be on display. Children’s events will include ponies, inflatables, petting zoo, games, and a visit from Splash. There will be a Millrace, 5K run, and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and a Duck Dash with prizes at 5 p.m. No pets. Phone 706-335-6723 or visit www.hurricaneshoalspark.org.

The Historic Community of Crabapple is located 5 miles North of Roswell, GA and 3 miles West of Alpharetta, GA. 790 Mayfield Road, Milton, GA 30004 678-242-2489 • www.cityofmiltonga.us Sponsored by the City of Milton and the Crabapple Merchant Association

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Ellijay Apple Pickin’ Jubilee The 13th annual Apple Pickin’ Jubilee will be held Sept. 13-14, Sept. 20-21, and Sept.

27-28 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Hillcrest Orchards, nine miles east of Ellijay on Hwy. 52.

Pick your own apples. Milk Buttercup the cow. Meet Barney the Talking Bull. Ride the Time Twister back to the early 1900’s. Ride the new pedal cart track. There will be pig races, pony rides, face painting, honey bee demonstrations, apple bobbin’, corn shelling, clogging, country bands, and wagon rides. Visit the Moonshine Museum, the Farm House Museum, the petting farm, the Children’s Play Area with a giant slide, and the Enchanted Forest and Nature Trail with scenes from nursery rhymes and fairy tales.

An operating gristmill will be grinding corn and selling cornmeal. 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 except U-Pic will continue every weekend in October for the same $5 admission fee. There will be a separate $3 admission to the petting farm. For more information, visit www.hillcrestorchards.net or phone 706-273-3838.

Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival, presented by the Jekyll Island Authority and the Wild Georgia Shrimp Association, is the only festival dedicated to celebrating two Southern favorites – Shrimp and Grits! The festival will be held September 19-21 in Jekyll Island’s picturesque historic district.

There will be live entertainment; a Family Fun Zone; a vendor area with arts, crafts, antiques, and collectibles; book signings; a golf tournament; cooking demonstrations and cooking contests; a shrimp eating contest; and boating experiences. Events will begin Friday at 5 p.m., Saturday at 10 a.m., and Sunday at noon.

For information visit www.jekyllisland.com or phone 877-4jekyll.

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Crossroads at Crabapple Antique & Arts Festival in Milton Milton is gearing up for this year’s Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Art Festival which will be held Saturday, October 4, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The festival will take place at Crabapple Crossroads in the historic community of Crabapple on 790 Mayfield Road in Milton. Crabapple is 5 miles north of Roswell, 3 miles west of Alpharetta, and 25 miles from Atlanta.

This annual event will feature more than 50 American Country Antique dealers from eight states, over 50 juried artists, roaming musicians, and much more. Parking and admission will be free. A variety of food will be available.

For information on this old-fashioned family event visit www.cityofmiltonga.us; phone Linda Blow at City Hall at 678-242-2489; or phone Sally Rich-Kolb at 770-448-3860 or e-mail kolbt@bellsouth.net..

Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia The 21st annual Big Red Apple Festival will be held in downtown Cornelia on Saturday, October 4, from 10 a.m.5 p.m. This family-oriented event will feature live music as well as kiddie rides, face painters, arts, crafts, and plenty of food.

The award-winning Apple City Cloggers will perform; and on the depot stage there will be gospel music all day. New this year will be the apple pie eating contest which will be held on the big stage at Apple Tree Alley. A hayride to the Historic Chenocetah Tower for a tour of the tower will be available for a small fee.

Art and craft vendor applications are available at www.corneliageorgia.org.

Visit Cornelia for the festival, the history, and the quaint downtown shops. To go to Cornelia, take I-85N to Hwy. 985N. For more information contact Andrea Harper, Better Hometown Manager, at 706-778-7875 or bht@corneliageorgia.org.

The Inventions of

Leonardo

daVinci July 19-October 11 Explore the fascinating world and genius mind of Leonardo daVinci! Showcasing 16 models of Leonardo daVinci’s inventions, including a flying machine, helicopter, parachute, anemometer, paddle wheel ship, military tank and printing press.

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Riverfest 2008 in Canton The Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at Boling Park in Canton September 27-28. This 24th annual juried show will feature the work of over 200 artists and craftsmen from around the USA including fine art, paintings, jewelry, pottery, quilts, furniture, clothing, florals, baskets, dolls, and other unique gift items.

Entertainment will feature bands, cloggers, dancers, and singers. The Market Place will offer fresh produce, flowers, and homemade goodies such as jellies and jams, relishes, and fudge. The concession area will include a variety of food from Cajun treats to fruit smoothies to roasted corn. The children’s area will have inflatable games, face painting, rock climbing, pony rides, steam engine train rides, and hands-on activities.

Admission will be $5/adults with children 12 and under free. Festival hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking will be free. All proceeds go to providing help for the needy children of Cherokee County through medical and dental services, shelter, utilities, clothing, and food. Take I-75 North to I-575 North to Exit 16. For information phone 770-704-5991 or visit www.riverfest.org.

Plains Peanut Festival The Plains Peanut Festival on September 27 will honor the peanut industry, the peanut farmer, and Plains’ native son, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the U.S. Admission and parking will be free. For information call 229-824-5373 or visit www.plainsgeorgia.com.

There will be a one mile Fun Run at 8 a.m. and a 5K Road Race at 8:30 a.m. with President Carter presenting awards for these events at 10 a.m. from the platform of the depot which was headquarters for his campaign in the 1970’s. Arts, crafts, and food vendors will open at 9 a.m. with continuous entertainment in Maxine Reese Park and on Main Street. A parade will begin at 11 a.m. A Peanut Pavilion will offer exhibits on the peanut industry and yummy samples. The Carters will have a book signing starting at 1:30 p.m. with a limit of three books per person.

The SAM Shortline Excursion Train will run shuttles Saturday afternoon. The Musical folk play, If These Sidewalks Could Talk, will be performed at the school on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Pres. Carter will be teaching Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. An afternoon softball game will have Pres. Carter and the U.S. Secret Service challenging the Plains High School Alumni.

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HILLCREST ORCHARDS Hwy. 52, 9 miles east of Ellijay

706-273-3838 www.hillcrestorchards.net

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HONEY BEE FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 4 Monday: Kick-off Breakfast Tuesday: Senior Walk Wednesday: Senior Luncheon Wednesday & Thursday: Honey Bee Pageant Friday: Arts & Crafts, Concessions, Gospel Sing Saturday: Moody AFB Fly-over, 12 noon Parade • Arts & Crafts • Entertainment • Dog Show • 5K Run • Kids Zone • Bike Ride • Food 229-794-3097 • www.hahira.ga.us

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Hahira Honey Bee Festival Scheduled for Sept. 29-Oct. 4, the 27th annual Hahira Honey Bee Festival will kick off festivities with a breakfast on Monday morning, a Senior walk on Tuesday, a Senior Luncheon on Wednesday, and the Honey Bee Pageant on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday there will be arts and crafts, food, and a gospel sing at 6 p.m.

A parade on Saturday at 12 noon will feature antique cars, horses, floats, clowns, bands, and Shriners from Georgia, Florida, and Alabama bringing a band and all the unique vehicles that delight spectators. Saturday will feature arts and crafts, a 5K run, a dog show, a century metric bike ride, food, and continuous entertainment. A Kids Zone on Saturday will have a variety of inflatable games, carousel, live pony rides, mountain climb, face painting, clowns, and characters in costume.

Free parking will be available at the Pick-In Park on GA 122W with a free shuttle to the festival. Hahira is located in South Georgia off I-75 at Exit 29. For information phone 229-7943097 or 229-794-2813 or visit www.hahira.ga.us.

A Marbelous Time in Pickens County!

The Georgia Marble Festival will be held October 4-5 in Jasper. The festival will begin Saturday at 8 a.m. with a road race through downtown. The parade down Main Street will begin at 10 a.m. with Rumble in the Mountains, a motorcycle ride, leaving from the parade. There will be a juried arts and crafts area, a fine arts exhibit, entertainment, and a variety of foods. The festival will be held at Lee Newton Park Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking and shuttles will be free; festival entrance will be $5/adults and $3/students 6 and up.

Two hour tours to the cavernous marble quarries will relate the history of the marble valley and include wonderful marble sculptures and structures in Pickens County.

Other events follow in Pickens County during the Marbleous Month. The Jasper Antique Assn. will have an Autumn Antique Treasure Hunt Oct. 11-12 with a dozen antique dealers marking down prices. Talking Rock Heritage Days on Oct. 18-19 will feature local antique stores and non-stop activities. Tate will offer arts and crafts, music, food, and fellowship on Nov. 1. The Taste of Pickens will be held Nov. 8 at Appalachian Tech from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Main Street Mania in Jasper on Sept. 13 and Oct. 4 will feature regional bands performing from 7-11 p.m. and open air seating at restaurants.

For more information phone 706-692-5600 or visit www.pickenschamber.com.

The Cotton Pickin’ Fair in Gay The 69th edition of The Cotton Pickin’ Fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy a great day of 21st century fun in a unique 1910 era farm venue where 300 skilled artisans from the United States and Canada will feature art, antiques, and crafts.

Fine pottery, weaving, sculpture, wood-carving, painting, jewelry, and wearable art are samples of what to expect from the assembled group of outstanding exhibitors. Many artists will eagerly share their creative skills and talents with on-going demonstrations. Dancers, musicians, and puppets on six rustic stages will perform everything from bluegrass to classical.

Churches, schools, and civic organizations will bake, fry, broil, boil, steam, and stew the best of Southern foods, so arrive hungry and support the programs of more than 20 non-profit, civic minded partner organizations.

The Cotton Pickin’ Fair is sponsored by The 1911 Society, Ltd., a Georgia non-profit corporation supporting sustainable rural development through agri-tourism. Admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for children 4-12. No pets allowed. For information and directions visit www.cpfair.org or call 706-538-6814.

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Georgia Apple Festival The 37th annual Georgia Apple Festival will be held two weekends, on Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 11-12 and Oct. 18-19, at the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds on Old Hwy. 5, south of Ellijay.

There will be over 300 vendors selling handmade, hand-crafted items, as well as many on-site demonstrations of crafts. This year promises many new crafts as well as favorites from past festivals, live entertainment, great food, an antique car show on Saturday, October 11, and a parade on Saturday, October 18 at 10 a.m.

The festival, which celebrates Ellijay’s main agricultural product, the apple, will be held Saturdays from 9-6 and Sundays from 9-5. Admission will be $5 with children under 10 free.

Parking at the fairgrounds is limited, so visitors are encouraged to use the shuttle bus service from the local schools. Parking donations will be welcomed for local Boy Scouts with a suggested donation of $2. No pets allowed. Phone 706-635-7400 or visit www.georgiaapplefestival.org.

Kaolin Festival in Sandersville Washington County is the Kaolin Capitol of the World; and kaolin, a white clay, is used in many products including pottery and china, paints and plastics, cosmetics, medicines, makeup, and paper products. The Kaolin Festival will kick off Saturday, October 4, with the Miss Kaolin Beauty Pageant and a Centennial Black and White Masked Ball. There will be a senior walk and health fair on October 8.

On Saturday, October 11, the festival in Sandersville will feature arts and crafts, a puppeteer, live music, food, and more on the downtown square in Sandersville. A parade with over 100 units will begin at 10:30 a.m.

The county fair will be held in Tennille Sept. 30-Oct. 4. For information on all of these events, phone 478-552-3288 or e-mail jfarrin@sandersville.net or rgarrett@sandersville.net.

Perspectives 2008 6th Annual

Georgia Pottery Invitational

August 30 - September 17

Exhibit of Works by 50 Georgia Potters Largest and Finest Selection of Georgia Pottery for Sale – Over 5,000 Pots!

Exhibit and Sale Open Daily 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

Sun., Sept. 7, Athens & Danielsville area potters Open Studio.

Maps available at OCAF. OCAF Center, 34 School St.,Watkinsville, GA

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Join In and Discover Dalton!

Join In and Discover the Dalton area which is nestled in the foothills of Northwest Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and only 87 miles north of Atlanta just off I-75. There are many events planned there during the fall.

History buffs can step back in time during the Tunnel Hill Civil War Battle Reenactment on September 6-7. Visit suttler tents and be a part of battle; visit the Heritage Center; and see the W & A Railroad Tunnel.

Looking for a more colorful, artistic twist? Venture into downtown Dalton and visit the state’s oldest multiClisby Austin House discipline Creative Arts Guild and attend their 45th Festival on September 20-21. Don’t forget the Farmer’s Market every 2nd and 4th Saturday featuring local artisans as well as an abundant supply of local, fresh produce.

Visit the Country Fair at Prater’s Mill October 11-12 and enjoy the mountain music; Southern foods; living history exhibits; handmade crafts; original art; and demonstrations of blacksmithing, weaving, quilting, rug hooking, wood carving, and handtufting.

For information on the Dalton area, visit www.VisitDaltonGA.com or call 1-800-331-3258.

Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem

Historic Downtown Powder Springs

October 18, 2008 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

•FINE ARTS Paintings, Photography, Sculpture, Local Artisans

•HISTORY Powder Springs Museum, Historic Walking Tours, Demonstrations, Civil War Storyteller, Quilt Trail

•LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Blue Grass Band, Jazz Ensemble, Step Team, Strings Quartet

The 20th annual Oliver Hardy Festival will be held in Harlem on Saturday, October 4.

Festivities on Main Street will begin with a children’s parade at 9 a.m., an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m., and a parade at 10 a.m. A BBQ Dinner will be served from 11 a.m.1 p.m. During the day there will be 350 plus arts and crafts vendors, raffle drawings, games, pony rides, food, kiddie rides and games, a Civil War Re-enactment, a silent auction, and continuous live entertainment including a clogging exhibition and performances by local groups.

There will be a Laurel & Hardy Look-Alike Contest and Laurel & Hardy Movie Mania & Skits. The Laurel and Hardy Museum will be open, and members of the Laurel & Hardy International Appreciation Society will be present.

The Oliver Hardy Festival was started to honor Oliver Hardy who was born in Harlem on January 18, 1892 and later became famous as part of the comedy team with Stan Laurel. Harlem is located off I-20, Exit 183.

No pets allowed. Phone 706-556-0401 or 888-288-9108, or visit www.harlemga.org.

•CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Art, Hay Ride, Pumpkin Carving Contest, Face Painting

•GREAT FOOD For Schedule of Events and more information visit our website at:

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Social Circle’s Friendship Festival Social Circle will be holding its annual Friendship Festival on Saturday, October 4. These family oriented festivities will begin at 9 a.m. There will be a parade at 10 a.m. with family floats, bands, cars, and antique cars.

It will wind through the downtown historic district which will be filled with craft vendors, children’s amusements, food, and live entertainment.

Dally Square will be transformed into a carnival atmosphere with games, moonwalks, and other amusements. Mark the Magic Man and his Roaming Theatre will be doing magic tricks and balloon tricks throughout the festival. A Backyard BBQ Cookoff will have teams competing in different categories.

Honorees of the local Guiding Lights program, people who have had downtown lights dedicated to them, will be riding in the parade and honored at a ceremony later in the day.

Social Circle is 45 minutes east of Atlanta. For more information call 770-464-1866, e-mail Lwood@socialcirclega.com, or visit www.socialcirclega.com.

The Carrollton MeccaFest The Carrollton Artist Guild will present The Carrollton MeccaFest on October 11-12 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Carrollton Cultural Art Center, 251 Alabama Street. The juried festival will feature over 70 fine artists from across the nation, about 30 local artists in an open market atmosphere, live demonstrations, children’s activities, musical entertainment, lots of food, artwork from local school children, and a free feature film in the theatre suitable for families. Festival admission will be free. For more information call 770-838-1083 or visit www.meccafest.com.

Patrons may dine at the numerous restaurants surrounding the art center in historic Adamson Square or eat on site at Jerry’s Diner, a 50’s

BY CHARLES BEAMS style concession stand offering sirloin burgers, all beef hot dogs, crab cakes, gator bites, popcorn chicken and shrimp, and homemade lemonade.

Over $5,000 in cash will be awarded to 39th Annual the Mecca artists. Visitors may present awards to Mecca artists through the Patron Purchase Program. The mission of MeccaFest is to highlight a community of artists and the historic city of Carrollton.

Blue and Gray Museum Fitzgerald Fire Engine Museum and so much more. . . in the City where America reunited

Sorghum Festival

2 Great Weekends October 11-12 & 18-19 Celebrate the Art of Sorghum Syrup Making!

Arts & Crafts • Live Music Syrup Makin’ • Log Sawin’ Pole Climbin’ • Rock Throwin’ Sorghum Parade (Oct. 11, 11 a.m.)

Car & Motorcycle Show (Oct. 18)

BLAIRSVILLE Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce

1-877-745-5789

20 miles from I-75, Exit 82

www.blairsvillechamber.com

www.fitzgeraldga.org

Blairsville Jaycees

1-800-386-4642

706-745-4745

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World’s Largest Family Picnic in Augusta Augusta hopes to soon be world-famous for something other than golf! In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the YMCA in Augusta, the Georgia Bank and Trust and The Family YMCA will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “Largest Family Picnic” on October 12 at First Tee of Augusta. Participants will enjoy a concert by Augusta-native Amy Grant, entertainment by local talent, and a Kid’s Fun Zone.

In order to break the current record, more than 8,000 must eat together at 5:15 p.m. Picnics may be brought from home or purchased on site. Picnics must include two food items and a drink; glass containers and alcohol will be prohibited. Gates will open at 2 p.m. with the main show beginning at 4 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and available at www.tixonline.com or to charge by phone at 803-278-4TIX. Discounted tickets are available for groups of 20 or more. Proceeds from the event will benefit the building of a Miracle League Baseball Field, a specially designed field for disabled youth. For more information Amy Grant log on to www.thefamilyy.org.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival on September 19-21 will showcase the visual and performing arts and celebrate the ethnic groups who blend to create the heart of the city.

Approximately 15 local ethnic groups, representing over 35 countries, will lend their ethnic flair and talents to the festival and will prepare the food sold in the Global Village. Philippines will be the featured group this year. Weekend badges will be $7, giving access to a diverse festival full of food from around the world, four stages of non-stop entertainment, a free hands-on children’s area, and over 70 fine artists and crafters.

The Saturday Carriage Horse Parade will return to Broad Street, and Saturday night will feature a performance of fire dancers, the Band Daddy Grace, and local singer Showcase. The Young Artists Market will allow ages 14 and under to sell their artwork, and a Children's Area will offer free hands-on activities. The Southern Beer Garden will feature regional beers; and the Literary Village will welcome authors selling their books. Plan to stay for the weekend; great hotel rates are available. For more information visit www.artsintheheart.com or call 706-826-4702.

35th Annual

BARNESVILLE

BUGGY DAYS September 20 & 21 • • • • • •

Arts & Crafts Festival • Food Buggy Blast Fun Park • Fireworks Entertainment Buggy Displays Parade Old Fashioned Games

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Bear Creek Festival in Hampton The 11th Annual Bear Creek Festival will be held September 27-28 in Hampton’s oak-shaded City Park with about 100 vendors, continuous live entertainment, children’s games, a parade at 9 a.m., and a short opening ceremony at 11 a.m.

There will be an antique car show all day Saturday.

Visitors can enjoy shopping among a wide variety of items such as antiques, candles, jewelry, quilts, crafts, woodwork, and more. An abundance of food will include BBQ, fried pies, funnel cakes, and onions; and even Bruster’s and Chic-fil-A will have booths there. For children there will be pony rides, train rides, a moonwalk and other inflatables, games, face painting, a petting zoo, and more. Entertainment will include bands, soloists, cloggers, dancers, and baton twirlers. You might even see an Elvis impersonator. The Bear 92.5 (Country) from Griffin will broadcast live on Saturday from 9-11 a.m., handing out T-shirts and other prizes.Festival hours will be Saturday 9-5:30 and Sunday 12-5:30. For information call 770-946-5490; e-mail bearcreekfestival@yahoo.com; or visit www.bearcreekfestival.com.

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Seven Springs Arts Festival in Powder Springs The City of Powder Springs will present its inaugural Seven Springs Arts Festival on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the historic downtown area.

Live entertainment of blue grass, step teams, jazz ensemble, and orchestra will be provided throughout the day.

Children will enjoy art projects by trained educators, face painting, hay rides, and a pumpkin carving contest. All ages will enjoy the rich history of Powder Springs offered by the Seven Springs Museum; there will be a walking tour, a civil war storyteller, a chair caner, and a quilter. The festival will feature a variety of original art and delicious foods. Among the artists will be Ann Cockerill whose plein art paintings can be viewed at the Powder Springs Florist in Powder Springs and the Red Cockerill Gallery in Austell.

Applications are still being accepted for this juried art festival. Artists will be selected for the categories of painting (oils and water colors); photography; graphics; and 3D (sculpture, pottery, jewelry). Judges will review each category for potential 1st and 2nd place awards as well as Best of Show. For applications or more information on the festival visit www.cityofpowdersprings.org or call 770-943-8001, x307 and 354.

Barnesville Buggy Days The 35th annual Barnesville Buggy Days on September 20-21 will celebrate Barnesville’s heritage as the Buggy Capital of the South during the late 1800’s. A parade on Saturday at 2 p.m. will feature buggies, floats, and more than 250 horses. Buggies will also be on display outdoors and in the Old Jail Museum. The Buggython Road Events at 8 a.m. will include a 10K race and a 1K run/walk.

The festival will have a juried Arts and Crafts Show with more than 150 vendors selling jewelry, glass, furniture, pottery, and more. There will be a Craftsmen’s Village with craftsmen demonstrating their skills. Entertainment will include old-fashioned games, a car show, and the Miss Buggy Days Contest for all ages of beautiful Southern belles from birth to 21 years. There will be fireworks, tasty foods, music, square dancers, and cloggers. The Buggy Blast Fun Park will be an adventure full of fun activities. A Street Dance will be held Friday at 7 p.m. at the Ritz Park with performances by Hudson Road and Pap Sol. Festival hours will be Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 12-5. Parking and shuttle busses will be available.

Phone 770-358-5884, visit www.barnesville.org, or e-mail Lchamber 5884@charterinternet.com.

37th Annual

2008

Georgia Apple Festival 20th

Annual

Arts & Crafts Fair In Beautiful . . .

Ellijay, Georgia Oct. 11-12 & 18-19 SAT. (9-6) & SUN. (9-5)

9 A.M.-5 P.M. - MAIN ST. - HARLEM

Over 300 Exhibitors with Handmade Crafts Great Food • Live Entertainment Antique Car Show (Oct. 11) • Parade (Oct. 18) Fun For the Whole Family!

Arts & Crafts • Live Entertainment • Parade Ollie & Stan Skits • Civil War Re-enactment Look-A-Like Contest • Kiddie Rides & Games Free Admission & Parking

Admission Adults $5, Children Under 10 Free Located on Hwy. 5 South in Ellijay, Georgia at Lions Club Fairgrounds Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 505, Ellijay, Georgia 30540

Exit 183 off I-20 • Harlem/Appling Exit 706-556-0401 • 888-288-9108 www.harlemga.org

www.georgiaapplefestival.org

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No pets except those assisting handicapped persons

706-635-7400

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Swamp Gravy Presents New Play in Colquitt Swamp Gravy, in its 16th season, will present Ain’t No Tellin’, the newest installment of its world renowned play series, each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in October. Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play will come to life on stage in Colquitt’s historic Cotton Hall. Group discounts are available as are special rates for opening weekend. Visit www.swampgravy.com or call 229-758-5450 for tickets, show times, and details.

Ain’t No Tellin’, written by Jules Corriere and directed by Richard Geer, is The Tumbling Waters Society t h e presents the 18th Annual story of a small town full of stories – some that no one will ever tell!

From a milk man selling “bootleg milk” to a child prodigy specializing in trading to a & secret marriage, there aint no telling what will (Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun. 12:30-5:30 p.m.) happen next!

Hurricane Shoals Park • Jackson County Each season, Swamp Gravy writer Jules Only 10 minutes from Commerce Outlet Stores Corriere develops new and never before told stories of the lives of many Colquitt originals, Along the cool tumbling waters . . . blending drama, music and comedy.

Arts & Crafts • 5K Race & Fun Run • Music Colquitt, Georgia, the home of Swamp Children’s Activities • Antique Auto Exhibition Barbecue • Home-made Goodies Gravy, is also known as Georgia’s First Mural City. Twelve murals throughout town tell Experience the 1880’s in the Heritage Village . . . stories of life in the South. These murals, Civil War Re-enactors • Tours • Food New Spirit of the River Miniature Golf Course coupled with the Tarrer Inn, a quaint bed and breakfast with restaurant, have made Colquitt FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING a model for other towns and a place where 706-355-6723 • www.hurricaneshoalspark.org tourism is a thriving industry.

ART IN THE PARK FESTIVAL September 20

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BBQ Cookoff Days Gone By Expo Country Fair Giant Talent Search

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Gardens & Nature Programs in Georgia GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF

THE CECIL B. DAY BUTTERFLY CENTER at Callaway Gardens has 1000 tropical butterflies representing more than 50 different species. Also in the glass-enclosed tropical conservatory are tropical plants and birds. The Center has a movie, artwork on display, and a gift shop. Located in Pine Mountain. 800-225-5292. www.callawaygardens.com.

27 – Powerful Plants, Native Medicinals, Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum & Nature Center. 912-236-8115.

27 – Chinese Brush Painting, Callaway Gardens.

27 – Orchid Care Clinic, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.

27 – Evening of Astronomy, FDR State Park, Pine Mountain. 706-663-4858.

27-28 – Dahlia Show, Atlanta Bot. Gdn. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Massee Lane, Fort Valley . . . . . . . . . . . .478-967-2358 Atlanta Botanical Garden . . . . . . . . . . .404-876-5859 Birdsong Nature Ctr., Thomasville . . . .800-953-bird Callaway Gardens, Pine Mt. . . . . . . . . .800-Callaway Chattahoochee Nat. Ctr., Roswell . . . .770-992-2055 Elachee Nature Ctr., Gainesville . . . . . .770-535-1976 Golf Hall of Fame Garden, Augusta . . .888-874-4443 GSU Botanical Garden, Statesboro . . .912-871-1149 Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange . . . . . .706-882-3242 Medicine Bow, Dahlonega . . . . . . . . . . .706-864-5928 Melon Bluff Nature Ctr., Midway . . . . . .888-246-8188 Oakland Island, Savannah . . . . . . . . . . .912-898-3980 Oxbow Meadows, Columbus . . . . . . . .706-687-4090 Phinizy Swamp Park, Augusta . . . . . . .706-828-2109 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

Enjoy the convenience of having the “Guide To Georgia” mailed directly to you – 9 issues for $18 per year.

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PHOTO COURTESY

1-30 – Sculpture in Motion – Art Choreographed by Nature, Atlanta Botanical Garden.

3 – Flower Arranging Unit 1, St. Bot. Gdn. 4 – Sustainable Landscape Design, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 6:30 p.m.

6 – Georgia Amphibian ID, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 10:30 a.m.

6 – Victorian Santa Gourd Art Workshop, Callaway Gardens, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

9 – Felt Making, St. Bot. Gdn., 6:30 p.m.

13 – Insect-ival! St. Bot. Gdn., 9:30 a.m.

13 – Community Park Design Clinic, Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1-5 p.m.

13 – Creative Photography Beyond the Auto Mode, Callaway Gardens.

13 – Nocturnal Treetop Excursion, Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge, 6-9 p.m. 770-389-7801.

13 – Edible & Medicinal Plants, Stephens Historic Pk., Crawfordville, 1-3 p.m. 706-456-2602.

14-15 –Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, Tallulah Gorge St. Pk., Tallulah Falls, 7-9 p.m. 706754-7981.

17 – Design for a Lower Maintenance Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden., 6:30 p.m.

17 – Plant Taxonomy, State Botanical Garden, 8:30 a.m.

18 – Orchids for Beginners – Phalaenopsis & Paphiopedilum, Atlanta Bot. Gdn., 6:30 p.m.

20 – Falconry Program, George Bagby State Park, Fort Gaines, 10 a.m. 229-768-2571.

20 – Nature Photography Workshop, Smithgall Woods, noon-4 p.m.

20 – Bog Container Gardens; Growing & Using Herbs. Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 10 a.m.

23 – Xeriscape Gardens, State Botanical Garden, 9:30 a.m.

27 – Evening of Astronomy, FDR State Park, Pine Mountain, 8-10 p.m. 706-663-4858.

27 – Fall Wildflower Hike, Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge, 10 a.m. 770-389-7801.

27 – Outdoor Adventure Day, Unicoi State Park, Helen. 800-573-9659, x305.

27 – Fall Wildflowers, State Botanical Garden, 8:30 a.m.

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SEPTEMBER

The Sandy Springs Festival September 20 & 21

Now in its 22nd year, the Festival is held the third weekend of September annually featuring . . .

• Doug Kessler 5K/10K Road Race • Live Entertainment • Children’s Rides • Artists Market • Heritage Education • Collector Car Show • Food Court

NEW IN 2008 • Comcast Tailgate Area (for college football fans)

• Parking Shuttle • Georgia Child Identification Program • The Tams (Saturday night performance)

Great Lodging Rates Available for the Festival Weekend! With over 20 upscale hotels and more than 2,800 hotel rooms, we invite you to stay the night in Sandy Springs. For a listing of Sandy Springs Hotels, call 866-511-7742 or go to www.visitsandysprings.org.

For more information visit the Festival website

www.sandyspringsfestival.org or contact the Festival office at

404-851-9111