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Westobou Festival in Augusta

The Sandy Springs FestivalSeptember 20 & 21

Now in its 22nd year, the Festivalis 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 20upscale hotels and more than 2,800 hotel rooms, we invite you to staythe 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 websitewww.sandyspringsfestival.org

or contact the Festival office at404-851-9111

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Volume 48 Number 3Monthly August 2008

CONTENTSAntiques, Art, and Museums . . .4-5

Georgia Events & Activities . . . .6-7

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Metro Atlanta Calendar . . . . .10-11

DixieLand Fun Park . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Summer Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-20

Labor Day Events . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Theatre, Music, & Dance . . . . . . .22

ON THE COVER

The inaugural Westobou Festivalwill take place in Augusta

September 18-27. Images of some ofthe performers are shown on thecover. For information on this andother special events scheduled inGeorgia during August and thecoming months see the article begin-ning on page 12.

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The Inventions of Leonardo daVinciExhibit at Fort Discovery in AugustaExplore 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 noon-

5 p.m. Located at One Seventh Street on Augusta’s Riverwalk. For more information phone 1-800-325-

5445 or 706-821-0200 or visit www.NationalScienceCenter.org.

Fitzgerald and the Blue & Gray MuseumLocated 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 Res 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. 800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.

Flint RiverQuarium in AlbanyThe Flint RiverQuarium in Albany features a unique blue hole spring with more than 100 mysterious

creatures and tells the fascinating story of the Flint River and the mysterious blue hole springs that help

create it. The 175,000 gallon, 22 foot deep, open-air

RiverQuarium Blue Hole is filled with fish, reptiles, and

plants found in the Flint River’s ecosystem.

Explore the world around you with interactive exhibits

and face to face encounters with the creatures and fish

native to South Georgia.

The Imagination Theater is a movie screen three stories

tall and four stories wide showing footage shot thousands

of feet below the ocean surface or miles above the earth.

The RiverQuarium is open weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,

Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m. For information and directions call 229-639-2650 or

877-goflint or visit www.flintriverquarium.com.

SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUMGeorgia’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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National Civil War Naval Museum at Port ColumbusExplore 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 iron-

clad 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 8. 1002 Victory Drive, Columbus. For more infor-

mation call 706-327-9798 or visit www.portcolumbus.org.

S.E. Railway Museum in Duluth“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

equipment. The museum is home to MARTA’s historic

bus fleet which includes busses from many of the pred-

ecessor systems to MARTA. Train rides aboard restored

cabooses are complimentary with admission. The rail-

way museum is open Saturdays 10-5 in March and Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10-5 from April-

Dec. With ad on page 4 one free museum admission with admission of equal or greater value. 3595

Peachtree Rd. 770-476-2013. www.srmduluth.org.

SAM Shortline RailroadRiding in air conditioned, 1949 vintage cars, you’ll enjoy a mix of romantic yesteryear with the excite-

ment of today’s South. The SAM Shortline extends 42 miles past pecan groves and scenic country farms.

Along the way, it stops in five towns filled with fun attractions, restaurants, and shopping (Cordele, Leslie,

Americus, Plains, and Archery). You can step off the train at any of these depots, catching it back on the

return trip. Or better yet, spend the night in a charming hotel to resume your excursion the next day.

August excursions will feature the Archery Explorer on Aug. 16 and 23. Hot dogs, BBQ, ice cream,

chips, popcorn, drinks, and souvenirs are available for purchase on the train, and picnic lunches are

welcome. There are restrooms on the train and a gift shop in the Cordele depot. For information visit

www.samshortline.com or call 877-GA-RAILS.

Scott Antique Market in AtlantaScott 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 August 8-10 and Sept. 12-14. Hours are Fri. & Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 10-4. Admission is $5 for

the weekend. The show has a variety of food and free parking. Located in the Atlanta Expo Center which

straddles I-285 at Exit 55. Phone 740-569-4112 (office) or 404-361-2000 (show) or visit on the web

www.scottantiquemarket.com.

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1 – AUGUSTA – First Friday, Broad Street,

Downtown, 5-10 p.m. 706-826-4702.

1 – AUGUSTA – Concert & Car Show,

Augusta Commons, 6-10 p.m. 706-821-1754.

1 – MONROE – First Friday with Swingin’

Medallions, downtown, 7-10 p.m. 770-266-5331.

1 – ROME – First Friday, Bridgepoint Plaza,

7 p.m. 706-236-4520.

1-2 – BOWDON – Founder’s Day, down-

town. 770-258-8980.

1-2 – CORNELIA – Big E Festival, Loudermilk

Boarding House Museum. 706-778-4654.

1-2 – DILLARD – Bluegrass & Barbeque

Festival. 706-746-2690.

1-3 – SAVANNAH – Gem, Jewelry, & Bead

Show, International Trade Center. 504-455-6101.

1-8 – PINE MOUNTAIN – Flying High

Circus, Callaway Gardens. 800-callaway.

1-9 – HELEN – Bavarian Nights of Summer,

Festhalle, Saturdays, 7-11 p.m. 706-878-1619.

1-22 – CALHOUN – Calhoun at Noon, Harris

Arts Center, Fri., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 706-629-2599.

1-30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Misty Mountain Rail-

road Tours, Wed., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. 706-745-9819.

1-31 – JONESBORO – Victorian Mourning

Tours, Stately Oaks. 770-473-0197.

2 – CARTERSVILLE – Car Show, 6 p.m.; Swing-

in’ Medallions Concert, 7 p.m. dwntn. 770-607-3480.

2 – CONYERS – Artist Market & Beach Blast,

Olde Town, 1-11 p.m. 770-922-3143.

2 – DAHLONEGA – Mountain Music & Medi-

cine Show, Holly Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 706-864-3759.

2 – THOMSON – Tom Watson Watermelon

Festival, Hickory Hill. 706-597-7777.

2 – YOUNG HARRIS – BBQ & Concert, Brass-

town Valley Resort, 6-10 p.m. 706-379-9900.

2-3 – HARTWELL – Confederate Encamp-

ment, Hart State Park. 706-376-8756.

2-16 – WATKINSVILLE – OCAF Side By Side

Pottery Class for Adult & Child, Sat. 706-769-4565.

2-30 – ATHENS – Farmers Market, Bishop

Park, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 800-653-0603.

2-30 – BLAIRSVILLE – Farmers Market,

Courthouse, Saturdays, 7-11 a.m. 706-439-6000.

2-30 – DAHLONEGA – Wagon Rides/Cookouts,

Forrest Hills Mt. Resort, Tues. & Sat. 706-864-6456.

2-30 – HELEN – Saturday Evening Music

Concerts, 8 p.m. 706-878-2201, x305.

2-30 – MACON – City Market, downtown,

Sat. 8 a.m.-noon. 478-743-3401.

3 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Harry O’Donohue,

Celtic Music, Lighthouse Lawn, 7 p.m. 912-638-4666.

3,10 – HELEN – Sundays on the River,

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

3-31 – AUGUSTA – Candlelight Jazz,

Riverwalk, Sundays, 8-9:30 p.m. 706-821-1754.

5 – NEWNAN – Market Day for Local Arts &

Crafts, Square, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 770-253-8283.

5-26 – BLUE RIDGE – Blue Mountain Jam,

fairgrounds, Tues. 6:30-9 p.m. 706-258-2736.

7 – BRUNSWICK – Movie: Gentlemen Prefer

Blondes, Ritz Theatre, 7 p.m. 912-262-6934.

7-10 – NORTHWEST GEORGIA – 450 Mile,

World’s Longest Yard Sale, Hwy. 27. 877-733-3233.

7-28 – McCAYSVILLE – Pickin’ in Horseshow

Bend Park, Thursdays, 6 p.m. 706-492-4921.

8 – AUGUSTA – Deborah Allen, Mike

Loudermilk, David Peterson, Imperial Theater, 7:30

p.m. 706-722-8341.

8-11 – DAHLONEGA – Literary Festival,

Square. 706-864-2711.

9 – BLUE RIDGE – Mountain Storytellers, Silk

Traveler, 6 p.m. 706-374-5156. Flute & Drum

Circle, Old Courthouse, 7 p.m. 706-632-2144.

9 – DALLAS – Life on the Southern Home

Front, Pickett’s Mill Battlefield. 770-443-7850.

9 – HELEN – Gold Fever, Smithgall Woods.

706-878-3087.

9 – RINGGOLD – Opry, Depot. 706-935-3061.

9 – ROME – BBQ, Beer, & Bluegrass, Forum,

1-5 p.m. 706-295-2787.

9 – THOMASVILLE – Green Market, down-

town, 9 a.m.-noon. 229-227-7020.

9,23 – AUGUSTA – Music on the Plaza,

Riverwalk, 7-10 p.m. 706-821-1754.

10 – DALTON – Cultural Expo, downtown.

800-331-3258.

15 – BLUE RIDGE – Movie in the Park,

Grease. 706-632-7696.

15 – CALHOUN – Gospel Concert, down-

town park, 7-10 p.m. 706-602-5570.

15 – ROME – Movie: Gone With the Wind,

Oak Hill, 8 p.m. 706-368-6775.

15-16 – JEKYLL ISLAND – Beach Music

Festival. 877-4jekyll.

15-17 – CLARKESVILLE – N.E. Ga. Antique

Car Show & Swap Meet, fairgrounds. 706-754-3987.

15-17 – CUMMING – Lakewood 400

Antiques Show. 770-889-3400.

16 – BLUE RIDGE – Army Ground Forces Jazz

Guardians, downtown, 6:30 p.m. 706-632-2144.

16 – CALHOUN – Movies & Moonlight, Hwy.

53E in Sonaraville, dusk. 706-602-4435.

16 – DALLAS – Guided Battlefield Tour,

Pickett’s Mill Battlefield, 2-4 p.m. 770-443-7850.

16 – ELLIJAY – Arts ‘Round the Square. 706-

635-7400.

16 – LOCUST GROVE – Classic Car Cruise,

Tanger Outlet Center. 800-406-0833.

16 – McDONOUGH – Music on the Square,

7 p.m. 770-898-3196.

16 – MILLEDGEVILLE – Hamp Brown

Bottom Festival, downtown. 800-653-1804.

16 – TALLAPOOSA – Possum Pickin’ Blue-

grass Concert, downtown, 7 p.m. 770-574-2929.

16 – TURIN – Old-Fashioned Tractor Parade

and Pull, downtown. 770-599-3611.

16 – WARM SPRINGS – New Deal for the

Arts, FDR Little White House. 706-655-5870.

AUGUST17 – ST. SIMONS ISLAND – Anton Harris

Quartet, Lighthouse Lawn, 7-9 p.m. 912-262-6934.

19 – SAUTEE – Folk Pottery Museum of N.E.

Georgia Demo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 706-878-3300.

21 – CARTERSVILLE – Evening with Mark

Twain, Booth Museum, 7 p.m. 770-387-1300.

21 – THOMASVILLE – School Rocks! Celebra-

tion, downtown, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 229-227-7020.

22-23 – HIAWASSEE – Mountain Living Show-

case, Ridges Resort, Lake Chatuge. 706-896-5994.

23 – BLUE RIDGE – High Country Harmonizers,

Fannin Co. H.S., 7 p.m. 706-379-1078. Classic Car

Cruise-In, Home Depot Lot, 6 p.m. 706-632-3656.

23 – CARTERSVILLE – Cruise-In with CHVA,

Main St. Shopping Center, 3 p.m. 770-424-7639.

23 – EATONTON – Evening at the Plaza,

7-10 p.m. 706-817-9433.

23 – STOCKBRIDGE – Music in Memorial

Park. 770-957-5786.

23 – YOUNG HARRIS – Tomato Festival,

Crane Creek Vineyards. 706-379-1236.

23-24 – CONYERS – Big Haynes Creek Wild-

life Festival, Ga. Int’l Horse Park. 770-602-2606.

23-24 – WINDER – Intertribal Pow Wow,

Fort Yargo State Park. 770-867-3489.

24 – BRASELTON – Vineyard Fest, Chateau

Elan. 800-233-wine.

27 – SAVANNAH – Founder’s Day at Fort

Pulaski. 912-786-5787.

(See Labor Day Section for remainder of August events.)

SEPTEMBER1-17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspectives 2008:

Georgia Pottery Invitational, Oconee Cultural Arts

Foundation. 706-769-4565.

5-13 – CORNELIA – Chattahoochee Moun-

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

7 – WATKINSVILLE – Area Self-Guided Pot-

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

7-8 – DALTON – Battle of Tunnel Hill Civil

War Reenactment. 800-331-3258.12-13 – OMEGA – Pepper Festival, Ponder

Park. 229-528-4400.

13-14, 20-21, 27-28 – ELLIJAY – Apple

Pickin’ Jubilee, Hillcrest Orchards. 706-273-3838.

18-27 – AUGUSTA – Westobou Festival,

various venues, downtown. 706-826-4702.27 – PLAINS – Peanut Festival, downtown.

229-824-5373.

27-28 – CANTON – Riverfest 2008, Boling

Park. 770-704-5991.

OCTOBER4 – CORNELIA – Big Red Apple Festival,

downtown. 706-778-7875.

4-5 – JASPER – Georgia Marble Festival, Lee

Newton Park. 706-692-5600.

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Sports SchedulesSports SchedulesSports SchedulesSports SchedulesBASEBALL

Home SchedulesATLANTA BRAVES

Aug. 1-3 . . . . . . . . .BREWERS

Aug. 12-14 . . . . . . . . . . .CUBS

Aug. 15-18 . . . . . . . . .GIANTS

Aug. 26-28 . . . . . . .MARLINS404-577-9100

www.atlantabraves.com

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETSAug. 2-5 . . . . . . .SAVANNAH

Aug. 11-14 . . . .W. VIRGINIA

Aug. 15-18 . . . . .LEXINGTON

Aug. 27-29 . . . . . . .HICKORY

706-736-7889greenjacketsbaseball.com

COLUMBUS CATFISHAug. 1 . . . . . . . . . .AUGUSTA

Aug. 11-14 . . .LAKE COUNTY

Aug. 15-18 . . .HAGERSTOWN

Aug. 25-27 . . . . . . . . . .ROME

Aug. 28-29 . . . . .SAVANNAH

706-751-8866www.columbuscatfish.com

ROME BRAVESAug. 1 . . . . . . . . .GREENVILLE

Aug. 11-14 . . .HAGERSTOWN

Aug. 15-18 . . .LAKE COUNTY

Aug. 28-29 . . . .CHARLESTON

Aug. 30-Sept. 1 . .COLUMBUS706-378-5144

www.romebraves.com

SAVANNAH SAND GNATSAug. 1 . . . . . . . . . . .HICKORY

Aug. 6-9 . . . . . . .COLUMBUS

Aug. 20-24 . . . . . . . . . .ROME

Aug. 30-Sept. 1 CHARLESTON

912-351-9150www.sandgnats.com

WATERSPORTSAug. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Mile Paddle

Cartersville, 706-232-2724

Aug. 23 .Canoe the Ocmulgee, Macon Museum

of Arts & Sciences, 9 a.m. 478-477-3232.

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

BASKETBALLAug. 15-17 . . . . . .Southern Classic Roundball

Invitational, Life Univ., Marietta, 770-403-3309

Aug. 29 . .Atlanta Dream Women’s Basketball

Philips Arena, 404-604-2626

Sept. 2 . . .Atlanta Dream Women’s Basketball

Philips Arena, 404-604-2626

FOOTBALLHome Schedules

ATLANTA FALCONSAug. 16 (pre) .INDIANAPOLIS

Aug. 22 (pre) . . . .TENNESSEE

404-223-8444www.atlantafalcons.com

GEORGIA BULLDOGSAug. 30 . . . . .GA. SOUTHERN

Sept. 6 .CENTRAL MICHIGAN888-852-1231

www.georgiadogs.com

GA. TECHYELLOWJACKETS

Aug. 28 . . .JACKSONVILLE ST.888-TECH-TIX, 404-894-5447

ramblinwreck.cstv.com

GOLFINGAug. 9-10 . . . .Georgia Junior

Golf Tour, Richard Russell

State Park, Elberton

866-317-7789

* Buy one get one free.Maximum 5 free

of equal or lesser value.

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

FISHINGAug. 5-26 . . . . . . .Fly Fishing

Clinics, Wed. & Sat.

Panola Mt. St. Pk., Stockbridge

770-389-7801

REGENCY SUITESHOTEL

975 West Peachtree Streetat 10th Street

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Elegant

Newly-renovated all-suite hotel serves an expanded continental breakfast as well as a complimentary

dinner (Mon.-Thurs.). Each suite has a kitchenette. Located 2 blocks from I-75/85, next to the

Midtown MARTA rapid rail station.404-876-5003 / 800-642-3629

www.regencysuites.com

Luxurious

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BIKINGAug. 2 . . . . . . .Back Roads Motorcycle Charity

Poker Run, Warrenton,706-465-9604

Aug. 3 . . . . . . . . .Covington Century Bike Ride

800-616-8626

Aug. 9-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BRAG Summer Ride

Jasper, 770-498-5153

Aug. 15-17 . .Fool’s Gold Mt. Races & Festival

(100M & 50M), Dahlonega, 404-432-5841

Aug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tour de Rogers

Downtown Bremen, 770-537-4272

EQUESTRIAN SHOWSAug. 15-16 . . . . . . . .Kiwanis Rodeo, Blue Ridge

Fairgrounds, 706-258-2290

Aug. 15-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rodeo, Circle J Arena

Madison, 706-215-5905

Aug. 22-23 . . . . . . .Villa Rica Frontiers’ Rodeo

Civic Center, 770-634-9650

Aug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . .American Jr. Rodeo Assn.

Circle J Arena, Madison, 706-818-2597

Aug. 29-31 .IPRA World Championship Rodeo

Cumming Fairgrounds, 770-781-3491

GEORGIA INT’L HORSE PARKConyers, 888-860-4224, www.conyersga.com

Aug. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Arabian Horse Show

Aug. 9-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fox GHJQ

Aug. 15-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Horse Show Ventures

Aug. 16-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Pickett Rodeo

Aug. 23-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dressage Horse Show

Aug. 23-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fox Summer Classics

Aug. 30-Sept. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paint Horse Show

MISCELLANEOUSAug. 2 . . . .Open Tree Climb, Panola Mt. St. Pk.

Stockbridge, 1-4 p.m. 770-389-7801

Thru Aug. 3 . . .Ga. Wildlife Federation Atlanta

Buckarama, Atlanta Expo Ctr., 404-361-2000

Aug. 9, 23 . . . .Wilderness Survival, Providence

Canyon St. Pk., Lumpkin, 229-838-6202

Aug. 9-10 .Wilderness Survival, Amicalola Falls

St. Pk., Dawsonville, 706-265-1969Aug. 16 . .Ga.

Veterans St. Pk. Memorial Triathlon &

Duathlon, Cordele. 229-273-1668

Aug. 31 . . . . .Callaway Gardens Family Fitness

Triathlon, Pine Mt., 800-225-5292

RACINGATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Hampton, 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com

Aug. 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday Night Drags

Aug. 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday Thunder Racing

ROAD ATLANTABraselton, 800-849-RACE, www.roadatlanta.com

Aug. 29-31 . . . .AMA Suzuki Superbike Showdown

HIKES & RUNS(See www.atlantatrackclub.org for more races).

Aug. 2. . . . . . . . . . Thomson, 2M, 706-595-7777

Aug. 2 . . . . . Alpharetta, 5K/10K, 678-297-6150

Aug. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . Bowden, 5K, 678-333-5439

Aug. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-995-5620

Aug. 9. . . . . Flowery Branch, 5K, 770-967-8083

Aug. 9. . Warner Robins, 5K/10K, 478-972-2609

Aug. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . Winder, 5K, 770-868-2917

Aug. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-231-9064

Aug. 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . Rome, 5K, 706-235-3035

Aug. 23. . . . . . . . . Columbus, 5K, 706-366-4416

Aug. 23 . . . . . . . . . . Decatur, 5K, 404-966-7638

Aug. 30 . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta, 5K, 404-327-7738

August1 – First Friday, Downtown Acworth,

5-9 p.m. 770-974-3112.

1-2 – Summer Gospel Fest, Georgia World

Congress Center. 404-524-0976.

1-2 – Promise Keepers, Philips Arena. 404-

878-3000.

1-3 – National Black Arts Festival, various

venues. 505-730-7315.

1-10 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone

Mountain Park, nightly 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.

1-29 – Lunch on Broad, Broad Street,

Downtown, Fridays, 12-1:30 p.m. 404-658-1877.

1-29 – Martinis & IMAX, Fernbank

Museum, Fridays, 5:30-10 p.m. 404-929-6300.

2 – Smyrna Birthday Party with Banks &

Shane, Village Green, 6-10 p.m. 770-434-6600.

2 – 56th Old Soldiers Day Parade, 8:45 a.m.

678-297-6078.

2 – Friends of Alpharetta Library Book

Sale. 770-475-9214.

2 – Downtown Alpharetta Farmers

Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-402-5389.

2-30 – Farmers Market, Marietta Square,

Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon. 770-429-1115.

2-30 – Green Market, Piedmont Park,

Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 404-875-7275.

2-31 – Atlantic Station Art & Antique

Market, Sat. & Sun. afternoons. 404-845-0793.

2-31 – Downtown Decatur Market,

Saturdays & Sundays. 404-845-0793.

3 – Kingsized, Heritage Green on the Sandy

Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, 7-8:30 p.m.

404-851-9111, x203.

3 – Georgia Bridal Show, Cobb Galleria

Centre. 770-955-8000.

5 – WWE Smackdown & ECW, Philips

Arena, 7:30 p.m. 404-878-3000.

5-28 – Music at Noon, Centennial Olympic

Pk., Tues. & Thurs., noon-1 p.m. 404-223-4412.

6-27 – Wednesday Wind Down, Centennial

Olympic Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 404-223-4412.

7 – Turner First Thursday, downtown,

5-8 p.m. 404-658-1877.

7-28 – Thursdays at High Museum of Art,

5-8 p.m. 404-733-high.

8 – Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, Kennesaw

Community Center, 11 a.m. 770-422-9714.

8 – Jazz on Lawn with Marsha DuPree,

Callanwolde, 7:30 p.m. 404-872-5338.

8-10 – Scott Antique Market, Atlanta Expo

Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

13 – Callanwolde Coffee House, 7:30 p.m.

404-872-5338.

16 – BBQ, Blues, & Bluegrass Festival,

Harmony Park, Decatur, 2-11 p.m. 404-378-2678.

16-30 – Lasershow Spectacular, Stone

Mountain Park, Sat., 9:30 p.m. 770-498-5690.

17 – Awake, My Soul: The Story of theSacred Harp, Hitson Activities Center, Sandy

Springs. 404-851-9111.

17 – Atlanta Concert Band, Roswell Cultural

Arts Center, 2:30 p.m. 770-594-6411.

17 – Slotin Folk Festival, North Atlanta

Trade Center, Norcross. 770-279-9899.

17 – 3rd Sundaes, Barrington Hall, Roswell,

1-3 p.m. 770-640-3855.

20-24 – Atlanta Underground Film

Festival. 404-523-2311.

21 – Alive After Five Street Party, Roswell’s

Historic District, 5-9 p.m. 770-640-3253.

21-23 – Whitman Coin & Collectibles

Atlanta Expo, Cobb Galleria Ctr. 404-214-4373.

22 – Glover Park Evening Concert, Marietta

Square. 770-794-5601.

22 – Music in Midtown, Margaret Mitchell

House, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 404-814-2054.

22-24 – Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival.

877-atl-hhff.

23 – Kipley Jazz Trio Concert, Art Place,

Marietta, 7 p.m. 770-509-2700.

23 – Movie: Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium,

Riverside Park, Roswell, dark. 770-594-6406.

23 – 4th Saturday Family Fun Day, Centen-

nial Olympic Park, noon-4 p.m. 404-223-4412.

23 – Blues for Bread Concert, Center Stage

Theatre, 8 p.m. 404-239-0058, x124.

23 – Laughter for Your Soul Comedy; R&B

Festival/Ricky Smiley, Civic Ctr. 404-523-6275.

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DixieLand Fun Park Near FayettevilleDixieLand Fun Park, a 25 acre family entertain-

ment center north of Fayetteville,

features a Screamin’ Swing, the

Drop Zone, Scrambler, Spider,

Scream’n Eagle Roller Coaster, a

giant slide, three go-kart tracks,

bumper boats, an arcade, antique

cars, 36 holes of miniature golf,

batting cages, a zip line, Sea

Serpent, and indoor bumper cars.

Small children will enjoy the

Playmaze with tunnels, slides,

ball pits, and stairways; kiddie

arcade; Jr. Ferris Wheel, indoor

playground, kiddie rides, and more.

The main building looks like a mining town as

does the Dahlonega Challenge Miniature Golf

Course with its waterfalls, rivers, caves, mine

shafts, mountain shack, and lake-side shack. The

park includes a large picnic pavil-

ion on the 180 foot bridge that

spans the three acre lake. All Day

Armbands, multiple tickets, indi-

vidual tickets, or group rates are

available. There are party rooms,

a banquet room, and a snack bar.

DixieLand Fun Park is open

daily during June, July, and the

first two weeks of August. The

remainder of the year it is open

weekends. Visit on the web

www.dixielandfunpark.com or

call 770-460-5862. To schedule a group, call

Dianne Williams at 770-461-9941. From Atlanta

take I -75S to Exit 237A. The park is 9 miles from

the exit at 1675 GA 85N.

August23 – German Bierfest, Woodruff Park, 2 p.m.

678-244-1528.

23-24 – Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry

Show, Gwinnett Center, Duluth. 888-729-6904.

24 – Peachtree Latino Festival, Under-

ground Atlanta. 404-321-0663.

24 – Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’,

Roswell Square, 2-4 p.m. 770-312-6704.

(See Labor Day Section for eventsfor remainder of month.)

September12-14 – Scott Antique Market. Atlanta Expo

Center. 740-569-4112 or 404-361-2000.

25-28 – Atlanta Camping Show, Atlanta Expo

Center South. 404-366-5491 or 770-447-3334.

Georgia Marble FestivalOctober 4 & 5, 2008

706-692-5600 • www.georgiamarblefestival.com

Georgia Marble FestivalOctober 4 & 5, 2008

706-692-5600 • www.georgiamarblefestival.com

TATE DAYFirst Saturday in Novemberwww.marblevalleyfriends.com

TALKING ROCK

HERITAGE DAYSEvery 3rd Weekend in October

Westobou Festival in AugustaWith ten days and more than 200 performances, the inaugural

Westobou Festival will take place September 18-27 and will encom-pass downtown Augusta including Augusta State University and PaineCollege. It will be an eclectic mix of dance, music, theatre, and visualarts performances as well as exhibits.

Whether your passion is contemporary theatrical performances ortraditional symphony events, strolling through gallery exhibitions, orlistening to jazz, you’ll find it all and more at the Westobou Festival.There will be organ concerts, gospel choirs, chamber music, ballet, asilent movie, choral music, poetry readings, jazz, a tango festival,children’s musical theatre, and special exhibits at area museums andin the galleries and shops of Artists Row on Broad Street. Anotherhighlight will be the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s 28th Annual Artsin the Heart of Augusta Festival.

Each day and evening will feature an array of events by suchorganizations as the Augusta Ballet, Augusta Opera, Le Chat Noir, Augusta Symphony, AugustaConcert Band, Whiskey Painters of America, Magnolia Dance Theatre, Morris Museum of Art,Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Historic Augusta, The Imperial Theatre, Artists’ Row, AugustaState University, Clay Artists of the Southeast, Augusta Canal, The Terrell Foundation, andSacred Heart Cultural Center. Also performing will be the Lewis Family and Lizzie Long andWycliffe Gordon. The Westobou Festival Finale on Sept. 27 will feature an acoustic concert bysingers/songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt.

For a schedule of events visit www.westoboufestival.com or phone 706-826-4702.

Perspectives 2008: Georgia PotteryInvitational in Watkinsville

Perspectives 2008: Georgia Pottery Invitational will be held August30-September 17 at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) inWatkinsville. This 6th annual show and sale will feature the works of50 Georgia potters. More than 150 of their selected pieces will be onexhibit. A sale featuring the largest and finest selection of Georgia pot-tery will offer over 5000 pots. The exhibit and sale will be open dailyfrom 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The opening reception and preview sale will be

Friday, August 29,from 7-9 p.m. Ad-mission will be $5.

An exhibit highlighting seven Georgiaartists who use functional pottery forms intheir sculpture will be held in the MembersGallery at OCAF. Featured artists are AndyNasisse, Michael Schmidt, Donald Penny,Carissa Doying, Micah Cain, Mark Burleson,and Priscilla Hollingsworth.

A Pottery Workshop on August 30-31 from10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day will feature JudithDuff discussing “Creating Organic andFunctional Shapes and Surfaces.” The costwill be $135.

Self-guided studio tours on September 7from 1-5 p.m. will visit the following potters inthe Athens and Danielsville area: Tim Flinn,Minsoo Yuh, Allya Mcdonald, Annette Gates,David Morgan, and Rob Sutherland. Mapsare available at OCAF or online.

For information visit www.ocaf.com orphone 706-769-4565.

LYLE LOVETT

BY WILL LANGFORD

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BOLING PARK, CANTON

Sept. 27 & 28Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• HandmadeArts & Crafts

• Children’s Area • Food Concessions

• Market Place• Entertainment

Sponsored by the Service League of Cherokee County

770-704-5991 • www.riverfest.org

2008

Georgia Has a Kaleido

Sandy Springs A Place To VisitSandy Springs, only 15 miles north of Atlanta,

offers not only metropolitan amenities but also manyoutdoor retreats and one-of-a-kind venues. Well-known is Chastain Park with its outdoor stage andprominent performers. The Punchline ComedyTheatre books well-known comedians. The schedulesof both are in the Drama Section.

Concerts by the Springs will feature Kingsized onAugust 3 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Green on theSandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn. Balloonartists will be present for this free concert. 404-851-9111 or www.heritagesandysprings.org.

The Georgia-produced documentary, Awake, My Soul: The Story of the Sacred Harp, will bepresented August 17 at the Hitson Activities Center across from the Sandy Springs UnitedMethodist Church, 86 Mount Vernon Rd. This program, which is an in-depth look at the history,music, and traditions of Sacred Harp singing, will begin at 4 p.m. Admission will be free.www.heritagesandysprings.org.

The Sandy Springs Festival on Sept. 20-21 will feature a 5K/10K race, artist market, chil-dren’s rides, car show, food court, heritage crafters, live entertainment, a Comcast Tailgate areafor college football fans, a parking shuttle service, the Ga. Child ID program, and a concert bythe Tams. For Festival information visit www.sandyspringsfestival.org.

For information visit www.visitsandysprings.org or phone 866-511-7742.

Peach Blossom TrailPeaches are one of the most popular fruits in the United States and

have always been symbolic of something good as indicated by thesaying “pretty as apeach.” The State ofGeorgia is indeedfortunate to be sowell known for such awonderful commodity(although anyonewho has ever beenwhipped by aGeorgia peach twig

may not think so.) Today, Georgia is known asthe Peach State, not because it produces themost peaches, but rather because it was thebirthplace of the commercial peach industry.

When traveling in Georgia from mid-Maythrough August, the Peach Blossom Trailoffers several roadside stands where visitorscan find sweet Georgia peaches! During theirtravels down the trail, they can see thousandsof acres of peach orchards. There are sever-al farms that offer tours into the orchards, pro-viding a close look at the peach trees andinformation on the history of how this fruitfrom China made its way to Georgia.

The Peach Blossom Trail runs parallel to I-75. Get off the beaten path, and travel theTrail. But hurry! Peaches will be gone by theend of August and, and these sweet fruitswon’t be available again until next year.

For more information visit on the web atwww.peachblossomtrail.com.

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21st Annual

BigRed

AppleFestival

706-778-7875www.corneliageorgia.org

October 4SATURDAY 10 A.M.-5 P.M.

Arts • Crafts • Live MusicChildren’s Activities

Food • HayridesApple Pie Eating Contest

DOWNTOWN CORNELIAFun For Everyone!

BigRed

AppleFestival

scope of Things To Do

Whitman Coin and Collectibles Atlanta ExpoThe Whitman Coin and Collectibles Atlanta Expo will be held at the Cobb Galleria Centre in

Northwest Atlanta on August 21-23 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.daily. Parking and admission will be free.

“Sellers, collectors, and the general public all have agreat time in Atlanta,” said the show’s general managerDavid Crenshaw. “Dealers know they can do serious busi-ness here while enjoying the social life of a major city withSouthern charm. Collectors bring their families and make avacation of it. Atlanta has museums, art, sports, fine restau-rants, great hotels, and entertainment. Stone Mountain andDahlonega are both nearby, full of numismatic history.”

There will be educational seminars led by the collecting community’s foremost authorities,educational exhibits displaying some of the most popular coins and currency in the hobby, aspecial program for young collectors (Saturday morning), and book signings by the leadingauthors in the business. Also, the Professional Coin Grading Service will be on hand acceptingsubmissions and offering on-site grading. Phone 404-214-4373 or visit www.whitmanexpo.com.

Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival in ConyersThe 2nd Annual Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival presented by News/Talk 750 WSB AM at

the Georgia International Horse Park will be held August 23-24 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The outdoorfestival will feature wildlife exhibits, demonstrations, hands-on activities,local performances, children’s activities, arts, crafts, a birds of preyexhibit, reptile show, and more.

Steve Scruggs, the Snake Master, will present snakes from acrossNorth America. Wildlife Wonders, as seen on Discovery Channel, willgive guests a close encounter with different wild animals. Educator CarolBrown will tell Native American stories. O’Neil Williams, host of O’NeilOutside, will be at the WSB tent Saturday from noon-2 p.m.

See native wildlife. Learn the basics of fly-fishing, archery, and hunt-ing with hands-on demonstrations. Watch re-enactors show how Creekand Cherokee Indians lived off the land and how the influence of earlysettlers changed their lives.

Located across from the Georgia International Horse Park, just off I-20, the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center has walking trails, observation docks overlooking thewetlands, and a canoe launch. Festival admission will be $5 per person with children 4 andunder free. Parking will be free. For information call the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606 or 800-CONYERS or visit www.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com.

September 12-13Fun For All Ages!

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Miss Pepper Festival Pageant

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Gospel Music

Arts & Crafts Vendors (5-10:30 p.m.)

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Parade • Arts & Crafts

Food • Recipe Contest

Kiddie Park with Inflatables

Musical Entertainment • Dancers & Cloggers

Dog Frisbee Show • Mr. Beauty Contest (6 p.m.)

Dance/Concert at Ponder Park (8 p.m.-12 midnight)

Hwy. 319 South • OMEGA, GA

www.omegapepperfestival.com229-528-4400

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The Atlanta Camping ShowAtlanta 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 theAtlanta Expo Center South (exit 55 off I-285).

This, the largest RV show in Georgia, will be aSupermarket of campers featuring Class A motorhomes, 5th wheels, travel trailers, Class C mini-motorhomes, van campers, folding camping trailers, and toy-haulers, all with special low show prices. Dealers fromacross the region will be under the same roof. Shoppers can find instant financing and insurancereps 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. Admissionwill be $10/adults; $9 for 55 and over; $5 for 6-16; and free/under 6. Parking will be free. Seewebsite for $1 Off coupon.

For more information call 770-447-3334 (office) or 404-366-5491 (show); e-mailbsmith@atlantarvshow.com; or visit www.atlantarvshow.com.

Apple Pickin’ Jubilee in EllijayThe 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, ponyrides, face painting, honey bee demonstrations, apple bobbin’,corn shelling, clogging, country bands, and wagon rides. Visitthe Moonshine Museum, the Farm House Museum, the pettingfarm, the Children’s Play Area with a giant slide, and theEnchanted Forest and Nature Trail with scenes from nurseryrhymes and fairy tales.

An operating gristmill will be grinding corn and selling corn-meal. Grandma’s Bakery will serve fried apple pies, apple cider,apple fritters, apple cider donuts, fudge, and homemade icecream. There will also be mountain barbecue and other vittles.

All activities except U-Pic will continue every weekend inOctober for the same $5 admission fee. There will be a separate $3 admission to the pettingfarm. For more information, visit www.hillcrestorchards.net or phone 706-273-3838.

Roosevelt AirportTRADING POST

And Flea MarketAntiques, Collectibles, & More

Minutes from FDR’s Little WhiteHouse in Warm Springs

Open Friday-Saturday 10-6Sunday 1-4

OPEN LABOR DAY9656 Roosevelt Hwy. 27/41

Between Greenville and Warm Springs706-656-6155

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Blue and Gray MuseumFitzgerald Fire Engine

Museumand so

much more . . .

in the City where America reunited

20 miles from I-75, Exit 82www.fitzgeraldga.org1-800-386-4642

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Riverfest 2008 in CantonThe Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at Boling

Park in Canton September 27-28. This 24th annual juriedshow will feature the work of over 200 artists and craftsmenfrom around the USA including fine art, paintings, jewelry,pottery, quilts, furniture, clothing, florals, baskets, dolls, andother unique gift items.

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

Admission will be $5/adults with children 12 and under free. Festival hours will be Saturdayfrom 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking will be free. All proceeds go toproviding 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 informationphone 770-704-5991 or visit www.riverfest.org.

Plains Peanut FestivalThe Plains Peanut Festival on September 27 will honor the peanut

industry, the peanut farmer, and Plains’ native son, Jimmy Carter, the39th President of the U.S. Admission and parking will be free. Forinformation 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 Raceat 8:30 a.m. with Pres. Carter presenting awards for these events at10 a.m. from the platform of the depot which was headquarters for hiscampaign in the 1970’s. Arts, crafts, and food vendors will open at 9 a.m. with continuous entertainment in Maxine Reese Park and onMain Street. A parade will begin at 11 a.m. A Peanut Pavilion will offerexhibits on the peanut industry and yummy samples. The Carters willhave a book signing starting at 1:30 p.m. with a limit of three booksper person.

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

HILLCREST ORCHARDS

706-273-3838

HILLCREST ORCHARDSHwy. 52, 9 miles east of Ellijay

706-273-3838www.hillcrestorchards.net

Pick your

own apples.

Barney the Talking Bull - Cow Milking - Pig RacesWagon Rides - Music - Petting Farm - Pedal KartsFood - Moonshine & Farmhouse Museums and more!

9 a.m.-6 p.m. • $5 per person(Petting Farm admission add $3 per person)

Pick your

own apples.

APPLE PICKIN’JUBILEE

Sept. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28

APPLE PICKIN’JUBILEE

Sept. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28

13thAnnual13thAnnual

Lake Hartwell

Mountain Lakes Vacation Centeroffers over 75 rental cabins for

Family Vacations &Romantic Weekends

800-610-0020www.TheLakeStore.com

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Big Red Apple Festival in CorneliaThe 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, facepainters, 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 whichwill be held on the big stage at Apple Tree Alley. A hayrideto the Historic Chenocetah Tower for a tour of the towerwill be available for a small fee. Art and craft vendor appli-cations are available at www.corneliageorgia.org.

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

Trains, Planes, and Automobiles in HamptonThe City of Hampton will celebrate its historic role in transportation on Saturday, August 30.

The event will be staged in the downtown district of Hampton which is currently going through aface-lift. The event will be sponsored by the DowntownDevelopment Authority, and all proceeds will go towards theimprovements of downtown.

Vintage cars, a trackless train, model train displays, trans-portation art, train memorabilia, and food vendors will be in thedowntown district. Pan Pacific, Army Aviation, and Dixie Wingswill be participating. There will be a shuttle bus from downtownescorting guests to the nearby Tara field airport to view vintageplanes, a military static fly over, and helicopter rides.

Tickets will be available the day of the event at the Traindepot. They will be $10 for adults and $5 for children with children under 6 free.

For more information, contact Patti Battle at 770-946-4306; vendors may go to the website atwww.cityofhampton-ga.gov.

The Inventions of LeonardodaVinciJuly 19-October 11

Explore the fascinating world and genius mind ofLeonardo daVinci! Showcasing 16 models ofLeonardo daVinci’s inventions, including a flying

machine, helicopter, parachute, anemometer, paddle wheel ship, military tank and printing press.

One Seventh Street on the Riverwalk • Augusta, GA706-821-0200

www.NationalScienceCenter.org

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Roosevelt Airport Trading Post & Flea MarketNear Warm Springs

Antiques and collectibles are among the items forsale at the Roosevelt Airport Trading Post and FleaMarket on Hwy. 27/41 between Greenville and WarmSprings. The Trading Post is located four miles north ofWarm Springs, the town in which President FranklinDelano Roosevelt was treated for polio, and the homeof FDR’s Little White House. The building in which theTrading Post is located was built in the mid-1950’s andwas formerly the old state prison. The prison was

opened in 1956 with a capacity of 120 inmates and was closed in 1969.An easy drive from Atlanta, Newnan, and Columbus, the Trading Post is south of Atlanta off

I-85S, Moreland exit. The Trading Post is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. andSundays from 1-4 p.m. It will also be open on Labor Day. For further information or to rent vendorspace contact Gail Robinson at 706-656-6155.

Omega Pepper FestivalThe 5th annual Omega Pepper Festival will be

held September 12-13 at Ponder Park in Omegawhich is located on Hwy. 319S between Tifton andMoultrie.

Preceding the festival, a Miss Pepper FestivalPageant will be held August 9 at the Tift Theatre inTifton. For information and applications contactYolanda Baker at 229-528-4400.

The actual Festival will begin on Friday evening,Sept. 12, with gospel music featuring the Revelatorsand Cook Family. Arts and crafts vendors will be open.

Saturday’s events will include a parade at 10:30 a.m., a pepper recipe contest, arts andcrafts, food, a K9 Frisbee show, a mechanical bull, and musical entertainment including dancersand cloggers. A Kiddie Park will have games and activities for the children including a rock wall,Orbitron, slide, unclimbable ladder, obstacle course, and 4 in 1 Safari Bus. A Mr. Beauty Contestwill be held at 6 p.m. A dance and concert will be held at Ponder Park from 8-12 p.m. featuringthe well-known band The Fabulous Classics.

For more information or a vendor application call Yolanda Baker at 229-528-4400; e-mail pepperfestival@hotmail.com; or visit www.omegapepperfestival.com.

The Big Haynes Creek Wildlife FestivalAugust 23-24

10 AM-5 PMSomething for the Entire Family . . .

BIRDS OF PREY H ARTS & CRAFTS H LIVING HISTORY H REPTILE SHOW

STEVE SCRUGGS, THE SNAKE MASTER H WILDLIFE WONDERS

NATIVE AMERICAN STORIES H CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Learn to Fly Fish, the basics of Archery, or take aHunting 101 course on-site.

Presented

by:

The Georgia International Horse ParkOnly 25 Miles east of Atlanta!

$5 Admission Fee & Free ParkingChildren 4 and under are Free

770-602-2606www.bighaynescreekwildlifefestival.com

Discover Thomas!Classic Storybook Engine Chugs

Into A Station Near You!Purchase your tickets by September

15th and receive $2 off regular ticketprice. Use the promo code “GA” at

www.ticketweb.com. Group rates also available.

SAMSHORTLINEExcursion Train

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Dalton, A Destination Worth DiscoveringDiscover Dalton, 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 for the Dalton areathis summer and fall!

See why Dalton is considered international by attend-ing the Cultural Expo in downtown Dalton on August 10.

Are you a history buff? If so, step back in time duringthe Tunnel Hill Civil War Battle Reenactment onSeptember 6-7. You will not only be able to visit suttlertents and be a part of battle, but you can also visit theHeritage Center and the W & A Railroad Tunnel.

Looking for a more colorful, artistic twist? Venture intodowntown Dalton and visit the state’s oldest multi-disci-pline Creative Arts Guild and attend their 45th FestivalSeptember 20-21. The Farmer’s Market, held every 2ndand 4th Saturday, features local artisans as well as an abundant supply of local, fresh produce.

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

Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in ClarkesvilleThe Chattahoochee Mountain Fair will be held September 5-13 at the Habersham County

Fairgrounds in Clarkesville. The first weekend will feature a rodeoand performances by the Watkins Family and Mike Rogers Bandon Friday; a pageant, rodeo, magician Kyle Jarrard, and music byThe Journeymen on Saturday; and karaoke on Sunday.

Stage performances the following week will feature a talent showon Monday; youth night featuring chorus, bands, and dance onTuesday; Wild Herd and Monica Spears on Wednesday; the SingingCookes and the Marksmen on Thursday; Mustang Sally and Haywirecountry music on Friday; and Mustang Sally and Southland Band onSaturday. There will be a hot dog eating contest on Fri., Sept. 12, at5 p.m. and a championship horse show on Sat., Sept. 13, at 5 p.m.

The carnivalpromises newand exciting

rides. There will also be a petting zoo, bearshow, puppet show, magic show, demonstra-tions, flower show, horse and livestock shows,art show, bingo, foods, and more. For moreinformation phone 706-499-5681 or visitwww.habershamchamber.com.

Jekyll Island BeachMusic Festival

The Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival onAugust 15-17 will feature the Swingin’M e d a l l i o n sperforming atthe Conven-tion Centeron Friday andS a t u r d a yn i g h t s .Parties bothnights run from 8-12.

A Free Beach Blast Concert on Saturdaybehind the Beachdeck will have performanc-es by the Ricky Godfrey Band, SecondChange, and the Swingin’ Medallions.

For information phone 877-4jekyll or visitwww.jekyllisland.com or comecoastawhile.com.

September 27thSeptember 27thSATURDAY

One Mile Fun Run/5K Road RaceArts & Crafts Vendors • Exhibits

Road Race and Post Card Awards • PresentationMain Street Parade • President & Mrs. Carter’s Book Signing

SAM Shortline Train Rides • EntertainmentFolk Play: “If These Sidewalks Could Talk”

SUNDAY

Sunday School with President CarterSoftball Game Secret Service vs. Plains Alumni

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A Marvelous 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 beginat 10 a.m. with Rumble in the Mountains, a motorcycle ride, leaving from the parade. There willbe a juried arts and crafts area, a fine arts exhibit, entertainment, and a variety of foods. The

festival will be held at Lee NewtonPark Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Parkingand shuttles will be free; festivalentrance will be $5/adults and $3/ students 6 and up.

Two hour tours to the cavernousmarble quarries will relate the historyof the marble valley and include wonderful marble sculptures andstructures in Pickens County.

Other events follow in Pickens County during the Marbleous Month. The Jasper AntiqueAssn. 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 storesand non-stop activities. Tate will offer arts and crafts, music, food, and fellowship on Nov. 1. TheTaste of Pickens will be held Nov. 8 at Appalachian Tech from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Main StreetMania in Jasper on Aug. 8, Sept. 13, and Oct. 4 will feature regional bands performing from 7-11 p.m. and open air seating at restaurants.

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

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Drive your car on theAtlanta Speedway track!•Vintage Auto Show

TICKETS: Adults $10, children $6, kids under 6 free.Tickets available at Hampton, GA, Railroad Depot

A day-long celebration ofHampton’s spot in the history of

Georgia Transportation.

Shuttle service provided to Tara Field Airport from downtown Hampton. Event is sponsored by the Downtown DevelopmentAuthority of Hampton. Proceeds go to improvingthe downtown district of Hampton.

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND CALENDAR

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August29-30 – 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. Ctr. 706-789-3206.

29-31 – HOMER – Labor Day Festival, Court-

house Square. 706-677-3510.

29-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – Dragon*Con,

Hyatt Regency Atlanta. 770-909-0115.

29-Sept. 1 – ATLANTA – Montreux Jazz Fes-

tival Atlanta, Underground Atl. 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, down-

town, 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

with 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, & Auto-

mobiles 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 – Mountain 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 – 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’ Cross-

roads Country Fair & Art Festival. 770-253-2011.

30-Sept. 1 – NEWNAN – Moss Oak Planta-

tion 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 His-

toric Pools, FDR’s Little White House. 706-655-5870.

30-Sept. 17 – WATKINSVILLE – Perspec-

tives 2008: Georgia Pottery Invitational, Oconee

Cultural Arts Foundation. 706-769-4565.

31 – DECATUR – Atlanta Caribbean Jerk

Festival, Panthersville Stadium. 678-760-8543.

31 – ELLIJAY – Ellijay Under the Stars. 706-

635-7400.

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 Celebration,

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 Mtn. Pk. 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.

September1 – BLUE RIDGE – Labor Day BBQ & Entertain-

ment, City Park, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 706-455-3818.

1 – FORT MORRIS – Labor Day Commem-

oration, 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.

CLASSIC CHASTAINAtlanta, 404-733-5000, www.classicchastain.org

Aug. 1 Hootie & BlowfishAug. 2 Crosby, Stills, & NashAug. 6 Bluegrass & Marty StuartAug. 8 HippiefestAug. 9 Gipsy KingsAug. 13 Beach Boys & ASOAug. 22 G. Love; John Butler TrioAug. 23 Sister Hazel & ASOAug. 27 Erykah BaduAug. 29 Regeneration Tour

COBB ENERGY CENTREAtlanta, 404-817-8700, cobbenergycentre.com

Aug. 2 Return to ForeverAug. 23 Loretta Lynn

FOX THEATREAtlanta, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org

Aug. 1-3 The Color PurpleAug. 15-24 High School MusicalAug. 27 My Morning JacketAug. 7,8,10,30 Movies

MABLE HOUSE BARNES AMPHITHEATeRMableton, 770-819-7765,ww.mablehouseamphitheater.com

Aug. 2 Kool & The GangAug. 9 Starship & Mickey ThomasAug. 15 Creedence Clearwater RevisitedAug. 30 Craig Morgan & Danielle Peck

GWINNETT CENTERDuluth, 800-224-6422, www.gwinnettcenter.com

Aug. 13 Nine Inch NailsAug. 18 American Idol Live

LAKEWOOD AMPHITHEATERAtlanta, 404-627-9704, www.hob.com

Aug. 1 Rascal Flatts & Taylor SwiftAug. 3 Projekt RevolutionAug. 9 Flashback FestivalAug. 12 Rockstar Energy Mayhem FestivalAug. 13 Jack JohnsonAug. 20 Jonas Brothers

PUNCHLINE COMEDY THEATREAtlanta, 770-335-8484, www.punchline.com

Aug. 1-2 Kathleen MadiganAug. 7-10 Billy GardellAug. 12 Clean Comedy NightAug. 14-17 Craig RobinsonAug. 22-23 Kevin PollakAug. 28-31 Tom Rhodes

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATREAtlanta, 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com

Aug. 2 Julie AndrewsAug. 8,14,16 Atlanta Symphony OrchestraAug. 15 Charlie Daniels BandAug. 17 Boston & StyxAug. 23 Stone Temple PilotsAug. 27 Rod StewartAug. 29 John Mayer Starfest

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Blairsville,Georgia

Explore the beautyof our . . .

• Rushing Waterfalls

• Hiking Trails filled with Scenic Beauty

• Fishing, Boating and other WaterSports on beautiful Lake Nottely

• Annual Butternut Creek Festival in July

• Peace and Quiet of Nature

All this and more . . .only110 miles north of Atlanta.

P.O. Box 789 • Blairsville, GA 30514

706-745-5789 • Toll-free 877-745-5789

www.blairsvillechamber.com

Blairsville,Georgia

All this and more . . .only110 miles north of Atlanta.

P.O. Box 789 • Blairsville, GA 30514

706-745-5789 • Toll-free 877-745-5789

www.blairsvillechamber.com

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6th Annual

Perspectives 2008Georgia Pottery Invitational

August 30 - September 17

Exhibit of Works by 50 Georgia Potters

Largest and Finest Selection of Georgia Potteryfor Sale – Over 5,000 Pots!

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

6th Annual

Perspectives 2008Georgia Pottery Invitational

August 30 - September 17

Opening Reception and Preview Sale – Friday,August 29, 7-9 p.m.$5 admission

Pottery workshops and studio tours available.

OCAF Center, 34 School StreetWatkinsville, GA

706-769-4565 • www.ocaf.com

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