Daily Calendar For Georgia State, County, Craft, Street and Community Fairs, Festivals, Shows and Fun Days out including Parades From Our Georgia 2010 Fairs and Fun Diary
- July, - August, - September,
What's On In Georgia July 26th to August 2nd Including Weekend Friday 30th, Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August 2010
Georgia Mountain Fair
Hiawassee
July 21st to July 31st
www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/georgiamountainfair.php
Augusta Irish/Celtic Week Festival
Augusta
July 25th to July 30th
www.augustaheritage.com/irish.html
Bragg Jam
Macon
July 30th and July 31st
www.braggjam.org/
Tat Days 2010
Toccoa
August 27th and August 28th
www.palmettotatters.org/
Annual Summer Shade Festival
Atlanta
August 28th and August 29th
www.gpconservancy.org/node/25
Walnut Creek FamilyFest
Walnut Creek
August 28th and August 29th
www.wcfamilyfest.com
Pioneer Days
Cartersville
September 3rd to September 6th
www.pioneerdaysga.com/
Yellow Daisy Festival
Atlanta Stone Mountain Park
September 9-12th
festivals.stonemountainpark.com/
OMEGA PEPPER FESTIVAL
Omega
September 10th and September 11th
WWW.OMEGAPEPPERFESTIVAL.COM
Rome International Film Festival’
Rome
September 10th and September 11th
www.riff.tv/
Chattahoochee Mountain Fair
Clarkesville
September 10th to 18th
www.chattahoocheemountainfair.org/
American Heroes Air Show
Canton
September 11th
www.heroes-airshow.com/
Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival
Atlanta
September 11th
www.dragonboatatlanta.com/
Gwinnett County Fair
Lawrenceville
September 16th to September 26th
www.gwinnettcountyfair.com/
Westobou Festival
Augusta
September 16th to September 26th
www.westoboufestival.com/
Arts-in-the-Heart of Augusta
Augusta
September 17th to September 19th
www.artsintheheart.com/
Roswell Arts Festival
Roswell
September 18th and September 19th
www.roswellartsfestival.com/
Atlanta Arts Festival
Atlanta
September 18th and September 19th
www.atlantaartsfestival.com/
Ocmulgee Indian Celebration
Macon
September 18th and September 19th
www.nps.gov/ocmu
7th Annual Flowery Branch Car Show and Chili Cook Off
Flowery Branch
September 18th
www.flowerybranchga.org/
Suwanee Day
Suwanee
September 18th
www.suwaneeday.com
Southeastern Charity Horse Show
Conyers
September 19th to September 22nd
www.southeasterncharity.com/
Savannah Jazz Festival
Savannah
September 19th to September 26th
www.savannahjazzfestival.org/
North Georgia State Fair
Marietta
September 23rd to October 3rd
www.northgeorgiastatefair.com/
Duluth Fall festival
Duluth
September 25th and September 26th
www.duluthfallfestival.com/
Sandy Springs Festival
Sandy Springs
September 25th and September 26th
www.sandyspringsfestival.com/
The Clarkston City Blues Concert & Festival
Clarkston
September 26th and September 26th
www.clarkstonfestival.com
Atlanta Greek Festival
Atlanta
September 30th to October 3rd
www.atlantagreekfestival.org/
Coweta County Fair
Newnan
September 30th to October 9th
www.cowetacountyfair.org/
2010 City of Sugar Hill Volkswagen and Classic Car Show
Sugar Hill
October 23rd
www.cityofsugarhill.com/content/62/119/2438/4482/default.aspx
Grayson Fest
Loganville
October 23rd
www.graysonhoops.com
Paw-Casso Art Show and Silent Auction
Marietta
October 23rd
AnimalsDeserveBetter.com
2nd Annual Briar Patch Arts Festival
Eatonton
October 30th
www.eatontonbht.com
* * * July Events * * *
Featured Events Taking Place In Georgia This Weekend Friday 30th, Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August 2010
Featured Events Taking Place In Georgia This Weekend Friday 30th, Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August 2010
Georgia Mountain Fair
Hiawassee, Georgia, 30546
July 21st to 31st
Georgia Mountain Fair
Georgia Mountain Fair's schedule is made up of a broad range of local interest, including music, carnival rides, flower shows
culinary skills, a cloggers convention, parade, an interfaith worship service and a gospel music show Miss Georgia Mountain
Fair isn't crowned until Monday, July 26th and Heritage Day isn't until Wednesday, July 28th. Thurday's Bluegrass Day
leads onto the purely musical events of July 30th and 31st. The fair's layout is shown on the web site's Venue Information
page.
Hiawassee, Georgia, 30546
July 21st to 31st
Georgia Mountain Fair
Georgia Mountain Fair's schedule is made up of a broad range of local interest, including music, carnival rides, flower shows
culinary skills, a cloggers convention, parade, an interfaith worship service and a gospel music show Miss Georgia Mountain
Fair isn't crowned until Monday, July 26th and Heritage Day isn't until Wednesday, July 28th. Thurday's Bluegrass Day
leads onto the purely musical events of July 30th and 31st. The fair's layout is shown on the web site's Venue Information
page.
The Green Bean Festival
Blairsville, Georgia, 30514
July 30th to 31st
The Green Bean Festival
The 1st Green Bean Festival in Blairsville will be on July 30th and 31st. The fair’s events will be green bean seminars, the Little
Miss Bean Sprout and Little Mr. Leather Britches contests and evening concerts and dancing. Saturday’s Union County
Farmers' Market and Country Craft Fair coincide with the Canning Plant tours, green bean pizza-eating contests, Misty
Mountain Quilt Guild's exhibit, tractor show, old tools display, Enota Farm animals and live Entertainment, which lead up to
4pm’s Awards Ceremony at the Civic Center.
Blairsville, Georgia, 30514
July 30th to 31st
The Green Bean Festival
The 1st Green Bean Festival in Blairsville will be on July 30th and 31st. The fair’s events will be green bean seminars, the Little
Miss Bean Sprout and Little Mr. Leather Britches contests and evening concerts and dancing. Saturday’s Union County
Farmers' Market and Country Craft Fair coincide with the Canning Plant tours, green bean pizza-eating contests, Misty
Mountain Quilt Guild's exhibit, tractor show, old tools display, Enota Farm animals and live Entertainment, which lead up to
4pm’s Awards Ceremony at the Civic Center.
Lazy Daze Music Festival
Statham, Georgia, 30680
July 31st
Lazy Daze Music Festival
The Lazy Daze music festival will be giving performances by Déjà Vu Atlanta and by the tribute band Moby Dick. Covers will
be made of Journey, Poison, GNR, Van Halen’s music and the outdoor venue is perfect for picnics and children’s activities
and dancing. Local food vendors are also available. Statham is in Barrow County, and close to the county seat of Winder.
Statham, Georgia, 30680
July 31st
Lazy Daze Music Festival
The Lazy Daze music festival will be giving performances by Déjà Vu Atlanta and by the tribute band Moby Dick. Covers will
be made of Journey, Poison, GNR, Van Halen’s music and the outdoor venue is perfect for picnics and children’s activities
and dancing. Local food vendors are also available. Statham is in Barrow County, and close to the county seat of Winder.
* * * August Events * * *
Tat Days 2010
Toccoa, Georgia,
August 27th and August 28th
Tat Days 2010
The Palmetto Tatters Guild of the Southeast will be in Toccoa, GA, at the GA Baptist Conference Center, August 27-28, 2010. It will be two full days of tatting-the art of making handmade lace. We will have classes taught by teachers from around the world, including a Spanish speaking teacher. We will also have a shop to buy tatting supplies and other craft supplies. And of course LOTS of FUN! There is a registration and fees for visiting and taking classes so please check our website at www.palmettotatters.org. Questions? Contact Hope and Lori, our Tat Days Chairs, at tatdays@palmettotatters.org. Thank you. page.
Toccoa, Georgia,
August 27th and August 28th
Tat Days 2010
The Palmetto Tatters Guild of the Southeast will be in Toccoa, GA, at the GA Baptist Conference Center, August 27-28, 2010. It will be two full days of tatting-the art of making handmade lace. We will have classes taught by teachers from around the world, including a Spanish speaking teacher. We will also have a shop to buy tatting supplies and other craft supplies. And of course LOTS of FUN! There is a registration and fees for visiting and taking classes so please check our website at www.palmettotatters.org. Questions? Contact Hope and Lori, our Tat Days Chairs, at tatdays@palmettotatters.org. Thank you. page.
* * * September Events * * *
7th Annual Flowery Branch Car Show and Chili Cook Off
Flowery Branch, Georgia
September 18th
7th Annual Flowery Branch Car Show and Chili Cook Off
7th Annual Flowery Branch Car Show and Chili Cook Off 7TH Annual Flowery Branch Classic Car Show and Chili Cook-Off A CASI Sanctioned Chili Cook Off PLUS The 3rd Annual “Bugs at the Branch VW Car Show September 18, 2010 10am to 4pm Main St. Flowery Branch, GA The historic City of Flowery Branch is once again hosting the ever popular car show and chili cook off. This year promises to be even larger! Contestants will via for trophies, prize money and bragging rights. The beautiful site for this event is newly renovated Main St Flowery Branch GA, minutes away from scenic Lake Lanier, Mall of Georgia, Lake Lanier Islands and numerous camping areas. PLEASE NOTE AT THIS EVENT THERE ARE 2 CAR SHOWS, CLASSIC AND VW $20 Contestant fee AND 3 CHILI COMPETITIONS, CASI ($20 contestant fee) AND OPEN CLASS ADULT DIVISION ($0 contestant fee) AND OPEN CLASS JUNIOR DIVISION ($0 contestant fee) Activities will include, music, crafts, vendor area, local merchants, food court, fun for the kids, swap meet, parts vendors, chili tasting and cool car viewing. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!! OVER 70 TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED!!! $100 AWARDED TO BEST IN SHOW CLASSIC CAR COMPETITION!!! $100 AWARDED TO BEST IN SHOW VW COMPETITION!!! $100 AWARDED FOR BEST TASTING CHILI, OPEN CLASS COMPETITION!!! $50 AWARDED FOR BEST TASTING CHILI, OPEN CLASS COMPETITION, JUNIOR DIVISION!!! Please visit the City of Flowery Branch’s website for information and rules for the chili competition, www.flowerybranchga.org COME ONE COME ALL TO THE BIGGEST LITTLE CAR SHOW AND CHILI CONTEST IN GEORGIA!! For vendor and sponsorship opportunities please contact Charlotte Cornett at 678-698-1387 or email charlottecornett@att.net For information related to the Classic Car Show and Chili Cook Offs, please contact Steve Soucie at 770-967-2934 or ssoucie1@charter.net For information related to the VW Car Show please contact Billie Fry at vwbugshow@gmail.com Make checks payable to: “The City of Flowery Branch”, mail to: 5124 Railroad Ave Flowery Branch GA 30542, Attn: Charlotte Cornett RAIN DATE: 9-25-10
Flowery Branch, Georgia
September 18th
7th Annual Flowery Branch Car Show and Chili Cook Off
7th Annual Flowery Branch Car Show and Chili Cook Off 7TH Annual Flowery Branch Classic Car Show and Chili Cook-Off A CASI Sanctioned Chili Cook Off PLUS The 3rd Annual “Bugs at the Branch VW Car Show September 18, 2010 10am to 4pm Main St. Flowery Branch, GA The historic City of Flowery Branch is once again hosting the ever popular car show and chili cook off. This year promises to be even larger! Contestants will via for trophies, prize money and bragging rights. The beautiful site for this event is newly renovated Main St Flowery Branch GA, minutes away from scenic Lake Lanier, Mall of Georgia, Lake Lanier Islands and numerous camping areas. PLEASE NOTE AT THIS EVENT THERE ARE 2 CAR SHOWS, CLASSIC AND VW $20 Contestant fee AND 3 CHILI COMPETITIONS, CASI ($20 contestant fee) AND OPEN CLASS ADULT DIVISION ($0 contestant fee) AND OPEN CLASS JUNIOR DIVISION ($0 contestant fee) Activities will include, music, crafts, vendor area, local merchants, food court, fun for the kids, swap meet, parts vendors, chili tasting and cool car viewing. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!! OVER 70 TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED!!! $100 AWARDED TO BEST IN SHOW CLASSIC CAR COMPETITION!!! $100 AWARDED TO BEST IN SHOW VW COMPETITION!!! $100 AWARDED FOR BEST TASTING CHILI, OPEN CLASS COMPETITION!!! $50 AWARDED FOR BEST TASTING CHILI, OPEN CLASS COMPETITION, JUNIOR DIVISION!!! Please visit the City of Flowery Branch’s website for information and rules for the chili competition, www.flowerybranchga.org COME ONE COME ALL TO THE BIGGEST LITTLE CAR SHOW AND CHILI CONTEST IN GEORGIA!! For vendor and sponsorship opportunities please contact Charlotte Cornett at 678-698-1387 or email charlottecornett@att.net For information related to the Classic Car Show and Chili Cook Offs, please contact Steve Soucie at 770-967-2934 or ssoucie1@charter.net For information related to the VW Car Show please contact Billie Fry at vwbugshow@gmail.com Make checks payable to: “The City of Flowery Branch”, mail to: 5124 Railroad Ave Flowery Branch GA 30542, Attn: Charlotte Cornett RAIN DATE: 9-25-10
Suwanee Day
Suwanee, Georgia
September 18th
Suwanee Day
Suwanee Day FREE fun for the entire family! Over 150 arts and craft vendors and all of your favorite foods. The fun starts at 10 am with the Suwanee Day Parade and goes until 10 pm at night with a fireworks extravaganza. Free entertainment all day and a rockin' good time at the 8 pm concert. Childrens area filled with games and fun! For more information visit www.suwaneeday.com.
Suwanee, Georgia
September 18th
Suwanee Day
Suwanee Day FREE fun for the entire family! Over 150 arts and craft vendors and all of your favorite foods. The fun starts at 10 am with the Suwanee Day Parade and goes until 10 pm at night with a fireworks extravaganza. Free entertainment all day and a rockin' good time at the 8 pm concert. Childrens area filled with games and fun! For more information visit www.suwaneeday.com.
OMEGA PEPPER FESTIVAL
Omega, Georgia
September 10th and September 11th
OMEGA PEPPER FESTIVAL
OMEGA PEPPER FESTIVAL LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, PARADE, VENDORS OF ALL KINDS, FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS & KIDS, COOK OFF, BEAUTY PAGEANT, AND BBQ CHICKEN DINER . FRIDAY NIGHT GOSPEL SINGING. SATURDAY-ALL DAY FESTIVAL. SATURDAY NIGHT PERFORMING BAND LIVE IS "SOUL TRAIN". YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE..
Omega, Georgia
September 10th and September 11th
OMEGA PEPPER FESTIVAL
OMEGA PEPPER FESTIVAL LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, PARADE, VENDORS OF ALL KINDS, FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS & KIDS, COOK OFF, BEAUTY PAGEANT, AND BBQ CHICKEN DINER . FRIDAY NIGHT GOSPEL SINGING. SATURDAY-ALL DAY FESTIVAL. SATURDAY NIGHT PERFORMING BAND LIVE IS "SOUL TRAIN". YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE..
The Clarkston City Blues Concert and Festival
Clarkston, Georgia
September 26th and September 26th
The Clarkston City Blues Concert and Festival
The Clarkston City Festival Sept 25 & 26th The Clarkston city Festival encompasses the entire Milam park and will feature: Over 50 artist booths SOS day! Support our soldiers celebration on Saturday An international pavilion - featuring cultural presentations from around the world – from Clarkston residents VA village – Veterans assistance information and services A second stage – hosting music and entertainment all day both Saturday and Sunday! Shop Clarkston pavilion - featuring local businesses and coupons galore for local services and products! A food court - with international foods and beverages A kids area with moon walk, obstacle course and kids games Free health screenings – Health screenings from Dekalb Co. Sunday Gospel music and International entertainment all day!
Clarkston, Georgia
September 26th and September 26th
The Clarkston City Blues Concert and Festival
The Clarkston City Festival Sept 25 & 26th The Clarkston city Festival encompasses the entire Milam park and will feature: Over 50 artist booths SOS day! Support our soldiers celebration on Saturday An international pavilion - featuring cultural presentations from around the world – from Clarkston residents VA village – Veterans assistance information and services A second stage – hosting music and entertainment all day both Saturday and Sunday! Shop Clarkston pavilion - featuring local businesses and coupons galore for local services and products! A food court - with international foods and beverages A kids area with moon walk, obstacle course and kids games Free health screenings – Health screenings from Dekalb Co. Sunday Gospel music and International entertainment all day!
* * * October Events * * *
2010 City of Sugar Hill Volkswagen and Classic Car Show Off
Sugar Hill, Georgia
October 23rd
2010 City of Sugar Hill Volkswagen and Classic Car Show
Please Note, there will be 2 separate Car Show Competitions, Classic Cars (all makes and models) and the VW competition (all models). Over 40 trophies will be given out! Prize $ For Best in Show! $20.00 contestant fee and registration begins at 9am 10/23 Awards at 3:30pm! Classic Car and VW Trivia Competitions!!! LARGE TROPHIES and Prizes Awarded! Come One Come All to a “True Fun For the Whole Family” Car Show! Kenny Stephens will be the judge for the Classic Car Show competition. There will be over 12 Food Vendors, Tons of Craft Vendors, Huge Kids Play Area and Music! If you want your car to be seen, this is a DO NOT MISS event!! Over 7500 attendees are expected to walk through this year’s Car Show! For information on the Classic Car Show, please contact Steve Soucie at 770-967-2934 or ssoucie1@charter.net For information on the VW Car Show, please contact Billy Fry at vwbugshow@gmail.com The Sweetest Little Car Show in Georgia! 2010 City of Sugar Hill Volkswagen & Classic Car Show Sponsored By the City of Sugar Hill Held in conjunction with the Sugar Hill Fall Festival Saturday, October 23rd - 11am to 4pm Location, E.E. Robinson Park 850 Level Creek Rd - Sugar Hill GA 30518 Top Parking Lot, Main Entrance www.cityofsugarhill.com/fallfest | Recreation Department | 770.831.7413 For Sponsorship Opportunities, contact, John St. James at (770) 547-2511 or Budolama@sprynet.com,
Sugar Hill, Georgia
October 23rd
2010 City of Sugar Hill Volkswagen and Classic Car Show
Please Note, there will be 2 separate Car Show Competitions, Classic Cars (all makes and models) and the VW competition (all models). Over 40 trophies will be given out! Prize $ For Best in Show! $20.00 contestant fee and registration begins at 9am 10/23 Awards at 3:30pm! Classic Car and VW Trivia Competitions!!! LARGE TROPHIES and Prizes Awarded! Come One Come All to a “True Fun For the Whole Family” Car Show! Kenny Stephens will be the judge for the Classic Car Show competition. There will be over 12 Food Vendors, Tons of Craft Vendors, Huge Kids Play Area and Music! If you want your car to be seen, this is a DO NOT MISS event!! Over 7500 attendees are expected to walk through this year’s Car Show! For information on the Classic Car Show, please contact Steve Soucie at 770-967-2934 or ssoucie1@charter.net For information on the VW Car Show, please contact Billy Fry at vwbugshow@gmail.com The Sweetest Little Car Show in Georgia! 2010 City of Sugar Hill Volkswagen & Classic Car Show Sponsored By the City of Sugar Hill Held in conjunction with the Sugar Hill Fall Festival Saturday, October 23rd - 11am to 4pm Location, E.E. Robinson Park 850 Level Creek Rd - Sugar Hill GA 30518 Top Parking Lot, Main Entrance www.cityofsugarhill.com/fallfest | Recreation Department | 770.831.7413 For Sponsorship Opportunities, contact, John St. James at (770) 547-2511 or Budolama@sprynet.com,
Grayson Fest
Loganville, Georgia
October 23rd
Grayson Fest
The Grayson High School Tip-Off Club presents the 2010 Grayson Fest – Arts & Crafts Show. The show will be held Saturday, October 23rd at Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Grayson Fest will feature more than 100 exhibitors, food, and fun, for the entire family. You don’t want to miss this exciting event. The Grayson High School Tip-Off Club is now accepting exhibitor and vendor applications. This event will feature juried and non-juried exhibitors. This is primarily an arts and crafts show. Therefore, the non-juried spaces will be limited. This event is open to the public and will kick off the holiday shopping season. The proceeds will help fund Grayson High School’s basketball programs. Student volunteers will be available to assist vendors with unloading and loading as well as delivering lunches. Our festival is widely publicized in area newspapers, on crafter websites, at local businesses and throughout the Gwinnett County community and schools. Please don’t hesitate to be a part of this event. For more information please go to our website www.graysonhoops.com or contact Wanda Rice at graysonfest@att.net or 404-405-9929.
Loganville, Georgia
October 23rd
Grayson Fest
The Grayson High School Tip-Off Club presents the 2010 Grayson Fest – Arts & Crafts Show. The show will be held Saturday, October 23rd at Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Grayson Fest will feature more than 100 exhibitors, food, and fun, for the entire family. You don’t want to miss this exciting event. The Grayson High School Tip-Off Club is now accepting exhibitor and vendor applications. This event will feature juried and non-juried exhibitors. This is primarily an arts and crafts show. Therefore, the non-juried spaces will be limited. This event is open to the public and will kick off the holiday shopping season. The proceeds will help fund Grayson High School’s basketball programs. Student volunteers will be available to assist vendors with unloading and loading as well as delivering lunches. Our festival is widely publicized in area newspapers, on crafter websites, at local businesses and throughout the Gwinnett County community and schools. Please don’t hesitate to be a part of this event. For more information please go to our website www.graysonhoops.com or contact Wanda Rice at graysonfest@att.net or 404-405-9929.
Paw-Casso Art Show and Silent Auction
Marietta, Georgia
October 23rd
Paw-Casso Art Show and Silent Auction
Paw-casso: An Art Exhibit By, For and About Animals, Marietta, GA. The 2nd Annual “Paw-casso” Art Show and Silent Auction by, for and about animals, is a unique art show featuring works from private, public and home schooled school students that reside in Cobb County. Each school has been asked to submit works of animal related art that will be offered for auction along with those of local artists. Loads of great silent auction items, face painting, food, exotic animals, music and a dog or two.
Marietta, Georgia
October 23rd
Paw-Casso Art Show and Silent Auction
Paw-casso: An Art Exhibit By, For and About Animals, Marietta, GA. The 2nd Annual “Paw-casso” Art Show and Silent Auction by, for and about animals, is a unique art show featuring works from private, public and home schooled school students that reside in Cobb County. Each school has been asked to submit works of animal related art that will be offered for auction along with those of local artists. Loads of great silent auction items, face painting, food, exotic animals, music and a dog or two.
2nd Annual Briar Patch Arts Festival
Eatonton, Georgia
October 30th
2nd Annual Briar Patch Arts Festival
60+ juried vendors featuring some of the Southeasts best artisans specializing in many different mediums including painting, pottery, woodturning, photography, handmade crafts and much much more! There is also fun events for the kids including a costume contest and ghost hunt. Make sure to come hungry and try out the wonderful food vendors as well.
Eatonton, Georgia
October 30th
2nd Annual Briar Patch Arts Festival
60+ juried vendors featuring some of the Southeasts best artisans specializing in many different mediums including painting, pottery, woodturning, photography, handmade crafts and much much more! There is also fun events for the kids including a costume contest and ghost hunt. Make sure to come hungry and try out the wonderful food vendors as well.