Daily Calendar For Georgia State, County, Craft, Street and Community Fairs, Festivals, Shows and Fun Days out including Parades From Our Georgia 2012 Fairs and Fun Diary
What’s On In Georgia Next Week January 30th to February 6th Including Friday February 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th January 2012
Cathedral Antiques Show
ATlanta
February 2nd to 4th
www.cathedralantiques.org/
Heirloom Show
Lawrenceville
February 4th and 5th
heirloompro.com/
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
Duluth
February 4th and 5th
www.beadshows.com
Scott Antique Markets
Atlanta
February 10th to 12th
www.scottantiquemarket.com/
1/2 Street Artist’s Market
Atlanta
February 11th and 12th
www.atlanticstation.com/event
Savannah Book Festival
Savannah
February 15th to 19th
www.savannahbookfestival.org/
Madison Antiques Show & Sale
Madison
February 16th to 18th
www.mmcc-arts.org/
Annual Mardi Gras Tybee
Tybee Island
February 17 - 18
tybeeisland.com/events/4th-annual-mardi-gras-tybee
Savannah Irish Festival
Savannah
February 17th to 19th
www.savannahirish.org/
Southern Women’s Show Savannah
Savannah
February 17th to 19th
www.SouthernWomensShow.com
Mardi Gras Festival
St. Marys
February 18th
www.stmaryswelcome.com/
Great Bridal Expo
Atlanta
February 19th
www.greatbridalexpo.com/
Georgia National Junior Livestock Show & Rodeo
Perry
February 22-26
www.gnfa.com/
Thomasville Antiques Show
Thomasville
February 23-26
www.thomasvilleantiquesshow.com/
Annual Augusta Home & Garden Show
Augusta
February 24th-26th
www.showtechnology.com/
Savannah International Boat Show
Savannah
March 2 - 4
savannahinternationalboatshow.com/
Beer, Bourbon And Bbq Festival
Atlanta
March 3rd
www.beerandbourbon.com/
Wonderland ARTS Festival
Warrenton
March 3rd
www.eventsinwarrencountyga.org/
First Saturday on the River
Savannah
March 3rd
riverstreetsavannah.com/
Gilliard day
Pelham
March 3rd
wholehogsausage.com
Scott Antique Markets
Atlanta
March 9 - 11
www.scottantiquemarket.com/antiqueshows_dates.html
American Craft Council Show
Atlanta
March 9th to 11th
www.craftcouncil.org/
Gilliard Day Music Festival
Pelham
March 10th
www.wholehogsausage.com
1/2 Street Artist’s Market
Atlanta
March 10th and 11th
www.atlanticstation.com/event
Forsythia Festival
Forsyth
March 10 - 11
www.forsythiafestival.com/
Irish Heritage Celebration Parade
Tybee Island
March 10th
tybeeisland.com/events-festivals/
Georgia International Folk Fair
Valdosta
March 10th
www.gainternationalfolkfair.org/
Azalea Festival
Valdosta
March 10 and 11
www.azaleafestival.com/index.html
Georgia Spartan Sprint Race
Conyers
March 10th
www.spartanrace.com/georgia-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-conyers.html
Peaches to the Beaches Annual Yard Sale
Barnesville to Golden Isles
March 11th & 12th
www.peachestothebeaches.com/Events.html
Fitzgerald Wild Chicken Festival
Fitzgerald
March 16 - 17
www.wildchickenfestival.com/
Georgia’s International Cherry Blossom Festival
Macon
March 16 - 25
www.cherryblossom.com/
Thunder In The Valley Air Show
Columbus
March 17 - 18
www.thunderinthevalleyairshow.com/
Atlanta St. Patricks Parade
Atlanta
March 17th
www.stpatsparadeatlanta.com/
Shamrock City at Rock City
Lookout Mountain
March 17th and 18th
www.seerockcity.com/
St. Patrick’s Festival
Dublin
March 17th and 18th
www.dublinstpatricks.com/
Calico Arts and Crafts Show
Moultrie
March 17th and 18th
www.calicocrafts.com/
Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Savannah
March 17th
www.savannahsaintpatricksday.com/
ANNUAL A-TOWN DAY
Atlanta
March 17th
www.atownday.com
Savannah Music Festival
Savannah
March 22 - April 7
www.savannahmusicfestival.org/
Fire Ant Festival
Ashburn
March 23 - 24
www.fireantfestival.com/
Statesboro Music Festival
Statesboro
March 23rd and 24th
www.facebook.com/statesboromusicfestival
Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
Conyers
March 24 - 25
visit.conyersga.com/
Fort Yargo Colonial Market Faire
Fort Yargo
March 30th to April 1st
georgiastateparks.org/FortYargo
Cornelia PetFest
Cornelia
March 31st
www.corneliageorgia.org/
Repticon Central Georgia Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Perry
March 31st and April 1st
www.repticon.com/centralgeorgia.html
Northwest Georgia Women’s Expo
Cartersville
March 31st
nwgawomensexpo.com/
Salsa Fest 2012
Atlanta
April 1st
www.SalsaFestATL.com
Pro-Am Horse Show
Perry
April 4th to 12th
www.proamhorseshow.com/
Redneck expo and golf cart rally
Bainbridge
April 6th and 7th
Held AT: Bike fest grounds pond town road
Frogtown Hollow Jam
Columbus
April 6th and 7th
www.frogtownhollowjam.com
Glynn Art in the Park Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
St Simons Island
April 14 & 15
glynnartinthepark.org/
Annual Blessing of the Fleet
Darien
APRIL 20-22
blessingofthefleet.com/
Lake Arrowhead Annual Spring Festival
Waleska
April 21st, Earth Day Weekend
www.lakearrowheadga.com/
Fine Arts on the River
Savannah
April 22-24th
riverstreetsavannah.com/events/fine-arts-on-the-river/
BBQ & Blues Festival
Barnesville
April 27th and 28th
www.bbqandblues.org
Sacred Heart Garden Festival
Blythe
April 27th and 28th
www.sacredheartgardenfestival.com/
2nd Annual Strawberry Festival
Watkinsville
April 28th
www.washingtonfarms.net
SE Georgia BBQ Cookoff
Waycross
May 4th and 5th
Held AT: 5425 Jamestown Road
Fiesta Atlanta
Atalnta
May 6th
www.FiestaAtlanta.com
Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival
Abbeville
May 12th
www.hogfestival.com/
Winterville Marigold Festival
Winterville
May 19th
www.cityofwinterville.com/marigold/index.html
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
Duluth
May 19th and 20th
www.beadshows.com
Northwest Georgia Spring Festival
La Fayette
May 24th to June 4th
teamsupportcharities.com/northwest_georgia_spring_festival.html
Lake Country Freedom Festival
Eatonton
July 4th
www.LCFF.net
Piedmont Park Summer Art & Crafts Festival
Atlanta
August 18th and 19th
piedmontparkartsfestival.com/
42nd Annual Powers’ Festival
Newnan
September 1st to 3rd
www.powersfestival.com
Fiesta Georgia
Conyers
September 23rd
www.FiestaGeorgia.com
HABLA - Hispanic Achievement & Business Leadership Awards
Atlanta
October 11th
www.HablaAtlanta.com
Atlanta Day of the Dead
Atlanta
November 4th
www.AtlantaDayoftheDead.com
* * * February 2012 Events * * *
Cathedral Antiques Show
Atlanta, Georgia < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 2nd to 4th
Cathedral Antiques Show
The annual Cathedral Antiques Show features 35 dealers of 18th and 19th century antiques from across the United States. Guests may peruse and purchase, enjoy learning lectures on a variety of topics from nationally recognzied antique and design experts, dine in our Tea Room and enjoy complimentary afternoon tea. In addition, we also offer verbal appraisal services during the show
Atlanta, Georgia < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 2nd to 4th
Cathedral Antiques Show
The annual Cathedral Antiques Show features 35 dealers of 18th and 19th century antiques from across the United States. Guests may peruse and purchase, enjoy learning lectures on a variety of topics from nationally recognzied antique and design experts, dine in our Tea Room and enjoy complimentary afternoon tea. In addition, we also offer verbal appraisal services during the show
Heirloom Show
Lawrenceville, Georgia < ------ > North Central < ------ >
February 4th and 5th
Heirloom Show
It has always been our goal to provide a quality event, displaying a wide variety of stamping, cardmaking, scrapbooking, and other paper arts products, in a spacious, festive atmosphere. With hundreds of paper arts shows behind us, we believe we have been successful in achieving our goals. We hope you will agree, and find inspiration and delight at our shows
Lawrenceville, Georgia < ------ > North Central < ------ >
February 4th and 5th
Heirloom Show
It has always been our goal to provide a quality event, displaying a wide variety of stamping, cardmaking, scrapbooking, and other paper arts products, in a spacious, festive atmosphere. With hundreds of paper arts shows behind us, we believe we have been successful in achieving our goals. We hope you will agree, and find inspiration and delight at our shows
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
Duluth, Georgia < ------ > North Central < ------ >
February 4th and 5th
Heirloom Show
The excitement of an Intergalactic bead show comes in finding the perfect beads to create your unique jewelry design. But it is not just about the beads it is about seeing the new color selections, learning new techniques and making new friends with similar interests.
At the Intergalactic show you will find a spectacular array of precious and semi- precious gemstone beads, sterling silver, unique findings, fantastic freshwater pearls, beautiful hand blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas and so much more.
All Intergalactic Bead shows are wholesale/retail. If purchasing wholesale please bring copies of your sales tax license. For more information and a $2 off admission coupon visit www.beadshows.com or call 888-729-6904. Join us for this limited time offer to find a unique selection of beautiful beads in one easy shopping location.
Duluth, Georgia < ------ > North Central < ------ >
February 4th and 5th
Heirloom Show
The excitement of an Intergalactic bead show comes in finding the perfect beads to create your unique jewelry design. But it is not just about the beads it is about seeing the new color selections, learning new techniques and making new friends with similar interests.
At the Intergalactic show you will find a spectacular array of precious and semi- precious gemstone beads, sterling silver, unique findings, fantastic freshwater pearls, beautiful hand blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas and so much more.
All Intergalactic Bead shows are wholesale/retail. If purchasing wholesale please bring copies of your sales tax license. For more information and a $2 off admission coupon visit www.beadshows.com or call 888-729-6904. Join us for this limited time offer to find a unique selection of beautiful beads in one easy shopping location.
Savannah Book Festival
Savannah, Georgia < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 15th to 19th
Savannah Book Festival
The Savannah Book Festival is an annual world-class literary event bringing over 35 popular and critically acclaimed authors and thousands of readers together in historic Savannah, Georgia. It is free and open to the public.
Savannah, Georgia < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 15th to 19th
Savannah Book Festival
The Savannah Book Festival is an annual world-class literary event bringing over 35 popular and critically acclaimed authors and thousands of readers together in historic Savannah, Georgia. It is free and open to the public.
Annual Mardi Gras Tybee
Tybee Island, Georgia < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 17 - 18
Annual Mardi Gras Tybee
Join in the fun for the 4th Annual Mardi Gras Tybee! Festivities include the Masquerade Ball, the Mardi Gras Tybee Parade & the Mardi Gras Tybee Street Party with free live entertainment & more!
Tybee Island, Georgia < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 17 - 18
Annual Mardi Gras Tybee
Join in the fun for the 4th Annual Mardi Gras Tybee! Festivities include the Masquerade Ball, the Mardi Gras Tybee Parade & the Mardi Gras Tybee Street Party with free live entertainment & more!
Savannah Irish Festival
Savannah, Georgia < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 17th to 19th
Savannah Irish Festival
Stroll through the historic hostess city and enjoy the largest Irish Festival in the South. Join us for a fun-filled weekend with Traditional Irish Music and plenty of Irish Dancing. Four stages of continuous entertainment bring fun for the entire family throughout the weekend.
Savannah, Georgia < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 17th to 19th
Savannah Irish Festival
Stroll through the historic hostess city and enjoy the largest Irish Festival in the South. Join us for a fun-filled weekend with Traditional Irish Music and plenty of Irish Dancing. Four stages of continuous entertainment bring fun for the entire family throughout the weekend.
Southern Women’s Show Savannah
Savannah, Georgia < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 17th to 19th
Southern Women’s Show Savannah
Three days of shopping, fashion shows, celebrity appearances, food sampling, pampering, and more
Savannah, Georgia < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 17th to 19th
Southern Women’s Show Savannah
Three days of shopping, fashion shows, celebrity appearances, food sampling, pampering, and more
Great Bridal Expo
Atlanta, Georgia < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 19th
Great Bridal Expo
The Great Bridal Expo has been serving brides and grooms around the country for over 30 years with a high style bridal event in cities around the nation. We create a one stop shopping extravaganza featuring everything for the wedding, honeymoon and new home, in one convenient place. Great Bridal Expo is the only bridal event to be named one of Tradeshow Week’s top 50 consumer shows in North America.
Atlanta, Georgia < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 19th
Great Bridal Expo
The Great Bridal Expo has been serving brides and grooms around the country for over 30 years with a high style bridal event in cities around the nation. We create a one stop shopping extravaganza featuring everything for the wedding, honeymoon and new home, in one convenient place. Great Bridal Expo is the only bridal event to be named one of Tradeshow Week’s top 50 consumer shows in North America.
Georgia National Junior Livestock Show & Rodeo
Perry, Georgia < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 22-26
Georgia National Junior Livestock Show & Rodeo
The Georgia National Junior Livestock Show in February highlights Georgia’s 4-H and FFA students competing for statewide championships. The Georgia National Rodeo, also in February, is sanctioned by the PRCA
Perry, Georgia < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 22-26
Georgia National Junior Livestock Show & Rodeo
The Georgia National Junior Livestock Show in February highlights Georgia’s 4-H and FFA students competing for statewide championships. The Georgia National Rodeo, also in February, is sanctioned by the PRCA
Thomasville Antiques Show
Thomasville, Georgia < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 23-26
Thomasville Antiques Show
The show offers something for every type of collector. Last year the show initiated a Cocktails & Collecting evening on Friday for beginning collectors who are able to learn about antiques by touring the show with the show manager and learning first-hand how to buy antiques. This event will once again be offered this year as well. Our dealers are anxious to talk to beginning collectors and will mark items that are reasonably priced to help in those "first" purchases.
Thomasville, Georgia < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 23-26
Thomasville Antiques Show
The show offers something for every type of collector. Last year the show initiated a Cocktails & Collecting evening on Friday for beginning collectors who are able to learn about antiques by touring the show with the show manager and learning first-hand how to buy antiques. This event will once again be offered this year as well. Our dealers are anxious to talk to beginning collectors and will mark items that are reasonably priced to help in those "first" purchases.
Annual Augusta Home & Garden Show
Augusta, Georgia < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
February 24th-26th
Annual Augusta Home & Garden Show
Turn your home and Garden dreams into reality! With thousands of square feet of exhibits you’ll find the latest in products and services for everything from builders, contractors, materials, decks, pools, kitchens, baths, entertainment systems, storage, plants, landscape displays/materials, kitchenware, and much more.
Augusta, Georgia < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
February 24th-26th
Annual Augusta Home & Garden Show
Turn your home and Garden dreams into reality! With thousands of square feet of exhibits you’ll find the latest in products and services for everything from builders, contractors, materials, decks, pools, kitchens, baths, entertainment systems, storage, plants, landscape displays/materials, kitchenware, and much more.
* * * March 2012 Events * * *
Savannah International Boat Show
Savannah, Georgia < ------ > South East < ------ >
March 2 - 4
Savannah International Boat Show
The show, now in its 10th year, attracts thousands of current and would-be boat owners and outdoor enthusiasts with its extensive displays of the latest in watercraft lines, marine equipment, accessories and services. Live music, fishing clinics and simulations, kids’ activities and great food make this a family-friendly event.
Savannah, Georgia < ------ > South East < ------ >
March 2 - 4
Savannah International Boat Show
The show, now in its 10th year, attracts thousands of current and would-be boat owners and outdoor enthusiasts with its extensive displays of the latest in watercraft lines, marine equipment, accessories and services. Live music, fishing clinics and simulations, kids’ activities and great food make this a family-friendly event.
Beer, Bourbon And Bbq Festival
Atlanta, Georgia < ------ > North West < ------ >
March 3rd
Beer, Bourbon And Bbq Festival
An all day down-home, Southern-fried, good time anyone who loves beer, bourbon and bbq will enjoy. Get ready to indulge in all those pleasures that true Southerners live by - Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Bacon, and Bluegrass! It's a great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE –TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon
Atlanta, Georgia < ------ > North West < ------ >
March 3rd
Beer, Bourbon And Bbq Festival
An all day down-home, Southern-fried, good time anyone who loves beer, bourbon and bbq will enjoy. Get ready to indulge in all those pleasures that true Southerners live by - Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Bacon, and Bluegrass! It's a great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE –TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon
First Saturday on the River
Savannah, Georgia < ------ > South East < ------ >
March 3rd
First Saturday on the River
Events and attractions include Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street, Fire Engines, Fireworks, Fish and Fiestas for First Saturday on the River
Savannah, Georgia < ------ > South East < ------ >
March 3rd
First Saturday on the River
Events and attractions include Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street, Fire Engines, Fireworks, Fish and Fiestas for First Saturday on the River
Gilliard day
Pelham, Georgia < ------ > South Central < ------ >
March 3rd
Gilliard day
Annual Gilliard Day: Second Saturday in March, Come check us out for great food, lots of fun, and live entertainment!!!
Pelham, Georgia < ------ > South Central < ------ >
March 3rd
Gilliard day
Annual Gilliard Day: Second Saturday in March, Come check us out for great food, lots of fun, and live entertainment!!!
Forsythia Festival
Forsyth, Georgia < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 10th and 11th
Forsythia Festival
Kick off spring with the Forsythia Festival, held annually the second weekend in March in downtown Forsyth. This free, family-fun event features a two-day arts-and-crafts show, children’s fair, a 5K and one-mile fun run, sporting tournaments, live entertainment, and much more. Enjoy mouth-watering foods, fine arts and crafts, and a fun time for the whole family. Join us Saturday night for FaithFest, our faith-based singing competition celebrating music, faith, and our community. Celebrate the whole week with community events and a beauty pageant.
Forsyth, Georgia < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 10th and 11th
Forsythia Festival
Kick off spring with the Forsythia Festival, held annually the second weekend in March in downtown Forsyth. This free, family-fun event features a two-day arts-and-crafts show, children’s fair, a 5K and one-mile fun run, sporting tournaments, live entertainment, and much more. Enjoy mouth-watering foods, fine arts and crafts, and a fun time for the whole family. Join us Saturday night for FaithFest, our faith-based singing competition celebrating music, faith, and our community. Celebrate the whole week with community events and a beauty pageant.
Georgia Spartan Sprint Race
Conyers, Georgia < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 10th
Georgia Spartan Sprint Race
The Spartan Sprint course is a 3+ mile battlefield of insane mud running with 10+ obstacles to test your physical strength and mental endurance. Some of our obstacles include climbing over slippery walls, jumping over fire & even surviving a gladiator pit! Are you tough enough for a Spartan Race? Register and you will know at the finish line!
Conyers, Georgia < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 10th
Georgia Spartan Sprint Race
The Spartan Sprint course is a 3+ mile battlefield of insane mud running with 10+ obstacles to test your physical strength and mental endurance. Some of our obstacles include climbing over slippery walls, jumping over fire & even surviving a gladiator pit! Are you tough enough for a Spartan Race? Register and you will know at the finish line!
Azalea Festival
Valdosta, Georgia < ------ > South Central < ------ >
March 10th and 11th
Azalea Festival
Plan to join us next year in beautiful Valdosta Georgia for the Azalea Festival on March 10 and 11, 2012. Our plans are to create an event that is bigger and better than ever. Join us!
Valdosta, Georgia < ------ > South Central < ------ >
March 10th and 11th
Azalea Festival
Plan to join us next year in beautiful Valdosta Georgia for the Azalea Festival on March 10 and 11, 2012. Our plans are to create an event that is bigger and better than ever. Join us!
Peaches to the Beaches Annual Yard Sale
Barnesville to Golden Isles, Georgia
March 11th & 12th
Peaches to the Beaches Annual Yard Sale
Georgia’s Longest Yard Sale! the Peaches to the Beaches Annual Yard Sale now covers over 200 miles from Barnesville and Culloden to Brunswick and the Golden Isles in Georgia.
Barnesville to Golden Isles, Georgia
March 11th & 12th
Peaches to the Beaches Annual Yard Sale
Georgia’s Longest Yard Sale! the Peaches to the Beaches Annual Yard Sale now covers over 200 miles from Barnesville and Culloden to Brunswick and the Golden Isles in Georgia.
Fitzgerald Wild Chicken Festival
Fitzgerald, Georgia < ------ > South East < ------ >
March 16 - 17
Fitzgerald Wild Chicken Festival
Events and attractions include SGMPA Open Car Show and Cruise-in, Pancake Breakfast, Kiwanis Wild Chicken 1mi Fun Run , Pine Wood Derby Race, Wild Chicken Magic Show, Miss Wild Chicken Pageants, Children's Activities, great food and live music.
Fitzgerald, Georgia < ------ > South East < ------ >
March 16 - 17
Fitzgerald Wild Chicken Festival
Events and attractions include SGMPA Open Car Show and Cruise-in, Pancake Breakfast, Kiwanis Wild Chicken 1mi Fun Run , Pine Wood Derby Race, Wild Chicken Magic Show, Miss Wild Chicken Pageants, Children's Activities, great food and live music.
Georgia’s International Cherry Blossom Festival
Macon, Georgia < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 16 - 25
Fitzgerald Wild Chicken Festival
Welcome to Macon Georgia's International Cherry Blossom Festival! We invite you to enjoy gracious southern hospitality as we celebrate in grand style the magnificent beauty of our 300,000 flowering Yoshino cherry trees in the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World.
Macon, Georgia < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 16 - 25
Fitzgerald Wild Chicken Festival
Welcome to Macon Georgia's International Cherry Blossom Festival! We invite you to enjoy gracious southern hospitality as we celebrate in grand style the magnificent beauty of our 300,000 flowering Yoshino cherry trees in the "Cherry Blossom Capital of the World.
St. Patrick’s Day on the River
Savannah, Georgia < ------ > South East < ------ >
March 16th and 17th
St. Patrick’s Day on the River
It’s the wearing, drinking, eating, and celebrating of the green on historic River Street! Join the great green fun for the O’Masses with non-stop live entertainment and more!
Savannah, Georgia < ------ > South East < ------ >
March 16th and 17th
St. Patrick’s Day on the River
It’s the wearing, drinking, eating, and celebrating of the green on historic River Street! Join the great green fun for the O’Masses with non-stop live entertainment and more!
Repticon Central Georgia Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Perry, Georgia < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 31st and April 1st
Repticon Central Georgia Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Held AT: Georgia National Fairgrounds, 401 Larry Walker Parkway
Repticon Central Georgia (Perry) is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise. Participate in free raffles held for enthusiasts, animal seminars, and kid’s activities.
Perry, Georgia < ------ > Central < ------ >
March 31st and April 1st
Repticon Central Georgia Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Held AT: Georgia National Fairgrounds, 401 Larry Walker Parkway
Repticon Central Georgia (Perry) is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise. Participate in free raffles held for enthusiasts, animal seminars, and kid’s activities.
* * * April 2012 Events * * *
Salsa Fest 2012
Atlanta, Georgia
April 1st
Website: www.SalsaFestATL.com
The 2nd annual Salsa Festival Atlanta will take place Sunday April 1st 2012 Salsa Fest Atlanta is a daylong spring festival celebrating all things Caribbean, in particular salsa music Live salsa music by popular artists, dance exhibitions and competitions for all to participate in will take place throughout the day. Salsa Fest also features sponsor displays with free product samples, authentic Latin and international foods and Atlanta’s best salseros.
Atlanta, Georgia
April 1st
Website: www.SalsaFestATL.com
The 2nd annual Salsa Festival Atlanta will take place Sunday April 1st 2012 Salsa Fest Atlanta is a daylong spring festival celebrating all things Caribbean, in particular salsa music Live salsa music by popular artists, dance exhibitions and competitions for all to participate in will take place throughout the day. Salsa Fest also features sponsor displays with free product samples, authentic Latin and international foods and Atlanta’s best salseros.
Redneck expo and golf cart rally
Bainbridge, Georgia
April 6th and 7th
Held AT: Bike fest grounds pond town road
2 days of fun with a golf cart parade and cart contest. local and national entertainment,vendors from all makes regarding hunting,fishing,camping,outdoor cooking, and outdoor fun. powered and primitive campsites avail. vendors still being accepted . call Tommy at 229-224-2119 or e-mail tcgpros@yahoo.com.
Bainbridge, Georgia
April 6th and 7th
Held AT: Bike fest grounds pond town road
2 days of fun with a golf cart parade and cart contest. local and national entertainment,vendors from all makes regarding hunting,fishing,camping,outdoor cooking, and outdoor fun. powered and primitive campsites avail. vendors still being accepted . call Tommy at 229-224-2119 or e-mail tcgpros@yahoo.com.
Frogtown Hollow Jam
Columbus, Georgia
April 6th and 7th
Website: www.frogtownhollowjam.com
Frogtown Hollow Jam is two days of live music, food, arts and crafts, inflatables for the kids, face painting, hot air balloon rides, stiltwalkers and more. Held on the riverwalk in Columbus, Georgia. 4/6/12 6:30PM til midnight and 4/7/12 1:00 PM til midnight. John Popper of Blues Traveler is the Headliner for Friday and Natalie Stovall will headline Saturday. Don’t miss it!
Looking for vendors that offer arts, crafts, soap makers, flashy toys for the kids, wood work, anything original and fun for our two day music festival.
Columbus, Georgia
April 6th and 7th
Website: www.frogtownhollowjam.com
Frogtown Hollow Jam is two days of live music, food, arts and crafts, inflatables for the kids, face painting, hot air balloon rides, stiltwalkers and more. Held on the riverwalk in Columbus, Georgia. 4/6/12 6:30PM til midnight and 4/7/12 1:00 PM til midnight. John Popper of Blues Traveler is the Headliner for Friday and Natalie Stovall will headline Saturday. Don’t miss it!
Looking for vendors that offer arts, crafts, soap makers, flashy toys for the kids, wood work, anything original and fun for our two day music festival.
First Saturday on the River
Savannah, Georgia
April 7th
Website riverstreetsavannah.com/
Events and attractions include Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street, Fire Engines, Fireworks, Fish and Fiestas for First Saturday on the River
Savannah, Georgia
April 7th
Website riverstreetsavannah.com/
Events and attractions include Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street, Fire Engines, Fireworks, Fish and Fiestas for First Saturday on the River
Lake Arrowhead Annual Spring Festival
Waleska, Georgia
April 21st, Earth Day Weekend
Website: www.lakearrowheadga.com/ br />
Held AT: Great Festival Park: Lake Arrowhead
Spring Fest invites all! Open to the public with free admission. Multiple artisans, sponsors, silent auction, food, kid’s fun zone filled with games, facepainting, bounce house(s) and entertainment. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family for this annual fun’-filled event in a beautiful North Georgia Mountain setting at the Great Festival Park in Lake Arrowhead. A great way to kick off the Earth Day weekend with related exhibitors and presentations.
Waleska, Georgia
April 21st, Earth Day Weekend
Website: www.lakearrowheadga.com/ br />
Held AT: Great Festival Park: Lake Arrowhead
Spring Fest invites all! Open to the public with free admission. Multiple artisans, sponsors, silent auction, food, kid’s fun zone filled with games, facepainting, bounce house(s) and entertainment. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family for this annual fun’-filled event in a beautiful North Georgia Mountain setting at the Great Festival Park in Lake Arrowhead. A great way to kick off the Earth Day weekend with related exhibitors and presentations.
BBQ & Blues Festival
Barnesville, Georgia
April 27th and 28th
Website: www.bbqandblues.org
During the fourth weekend of every April, downtown Barnesville is host to the annual BBQ & Blues Festival. The event is sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association, and was declared a State Championship Cook-off by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2009. More than 45 teams compete each year in the Triple Crown Series and the coveted Jack Daniels National Qualifier Competition. To accompany the fabulous BBQ aroma is the sound of Blues throughout the entire event. Bands from across the southeast perform Friday and Saturday on the BBQ stage. At our Saturday night concert bash located at The Ritz Park Amphitheater we always have a featured Blues headliner, present a Georgia Music Legend Award, Mayor Dewaine T. Bell Scholarship, and jam with other special guests. You never know who may show up!
Barnesville, Georgia
April 27th and 28th
Website: www.bbqandblues.org
During the fourth weekend of every April, downtown Barnesville is host to the annual BBQ & Blues Festival. The event is sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association, and was declared a State Championship Cook-off by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2009. More than 45 teams compete each year in the Triple Crown Series and the coveted Jack Daniels National Qualifier Competition. To accompany the fabulous BBQ aroma is the sound of Blues throughout the entire event. Bands from across the southeast perform Friday and Saturday on the BBQ stage. At our Saturday night concert bash located at The Ritz Park Amphitheater we always have a featured Blues headliner, present a Georgia Music Legend Award, Mayor Dewaine T. Bell Scholarship, and jam with other special guests. You never know who may show up!
2nd Annual Strawberry Festival
Watkinsville, Georgia
April 28th
Website: www.washingtonfarms.net
Washington Farms is having their 2nd annual Strawberry Festival on April 28, 2012 from 9am - 6pm. There will be strawberry picking, delicious festival foods, homemade strawberry ice cream, fun farm activities, arts and crafts vendors, and live entertainment! Bring out the whole family for a day of fun on the farm!
Watkinsville, Georgia
April 28th
Website: www.washingtonfarms.net
Washington Farms is having their 2nd annual Strawberry Festival on April 28, 2012 from 9am - 6pm. There will be strawberry picking, delicious festival foods, homemade strawberry ice cream, fun farm activities, arts and crafts vendors, and live entertainment! Bring out the whole family for a day of fun on the farm!
* * * May 2012 Events * * *
Savannah Tall Ships
Savannah, Georgia
May 3rd to 7th
Wevsite www.savannahtallshipschallenge.com
We expect an international fleet of fully rigged, multi-masted tall ships to grace our riverfront arriving on Thursday, May 3 and departing in a Parade of Sail on Monday, May 7, 2012. It promises to be one of the most colorful and spectacular ticketed festivals our city has ever seen and will celebrate the art of Savannah itself, our rich maritime/nautical history and will recognize the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
Savannah, Georgia
May 3rd to 7th
Wevsite www.savannahtallshipschallenge.com
We expect an international fleet of fully rigged, multi-masted tall ships to grace our riverfront arriving on Thursday, May 3 and departing in a Parade of Sail on Monday, May 7, 2012. It promises to be one of the most colorful and spectacular ticketed festivals our city has ever seen and will celebrate the art of Savannah itself, our rich maritime/nautical history and will recognize the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
SE Georgia BBQ Cookoff
Waycross, Georgia
May 4th and 5th
Held AT: 5425 Jamestown Road
2 day event with gates opening to the public on the 4th at 12pm. Saturday entry time is 9am. BBQ Cookoff will be on Saturday the 5th. For further info call 912-283-3865. Currently looking for cookers and vendors.
Waycross, Georgia
May 4th and 5th
Held AT: 5425 Jamestown Road
2 day event with gates opening to the public on the 4th at 12pm. Saturday entry time is 9am. BBQ Cookoff will be on Saturday the 5th. For further info call 912-283-3865. Currently looking for cookers and vendors.
Fiesta Atlanta
Atalnta, Georgia
May 6th
Website: www.FiestaAtlanta.com
The 6th annual Fiesta Atlanta will take place Sunday May 6th, 2012 at Centennial Olympic Park in the heart of Atlanta. Fiesta Atlanta is Atlanta’s premier Hispanic outdoor festival and the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the southeast. Fiesta Atlanta features a daylong celebration of Latino culture and heritage, featuring continuous live musical performances on 2 stages by international, national and local recording artists. Mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing, a 5K race, youth soccer clinics and sponsor displays with free product samples, arts and crafts and authentic international foods make Fiesta Atlanta a true multicultural celebration.
Atalnta, Georgia
May 6th
Website: www.FiestaAtlanta.com
The 6th annual Fiesta Atlanta will take place Sunday May 6th, 2012 at Centennial Olympic Park in the heart of Atlanta. Fiesta Atlanta is Atlanta’s premier Hispanic outdoor festival and the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the southeast. Fiesta Atlanta features a daylong celebration of Latino culture and heritage, featuring continuous live musical performances on 2 stages by international, national and local recording artists. Mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing, a 5K race, youth soccer clinics and sponsor displays with free product samples, arts and crafts and authentic international foods make Fiesta Atlanta a true multicultural celebration.
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
Duluth, Georgia
May 19th and 20th
Website: www.beadshows.com
The excitement of an Intergalactic bead show comes in finding the perfect beads to create your unique jewelry design. But it is not just about the beads it is about seeing the new color selections, learning new techniques and making new friends with similar interests.
At the Intergalactic show you will find a spectacular array of precious and semi- precious gemstone beads, sterling silver, unique findings, fantastic freshwater pearls, beautiful hand blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas and so much more.
All Intergalactic Bead shows are wholesale/retail. If purchasing wholesale please bring copies of your sales tax license. For more information and a $2 off admission coupon visit www.beadshows.com or call 888-729-6904. Join us for this limited time offer to find a unique selection of beautiful beads in one easy shopping location.
Duluth, Georgia
May 19th and 20th
Website: www.beadshows.com
The excitement of an Intergalactic bead show comes in finding the perfect beads to create your unique jewelry design. But it is not just about the beads it is about seeing the new color selections, learning new techniques and making new friends with similar interests.
At the Intergalactic show you will find a spectacular array of precious and semi- precious gemstone beads, sterling silver, unique findings, fantastic freshwater pearls, beautiful hand blown glass beads, vintage beads, crystals, delicas and so much more.
All Intergalactic Bead shows are wholesale/retail. If purchasing wholesale please bring copies of your sales tax license. For more information and a $2 off admission coupon visit www.beadshows.com or call 888-729-6904. Join us for this limited time offer to find a unique selection of beautiful beads in one easy shopping location.
Northwest Georgia Spring Festival
La Fayette, Georgia
May 24th to June 4th
Website: teamsupportcharities.com/northwest_georgia_spring_festival.html
The Northwest Georgia Spring Festival is a first ever event. Carnival rides are the main attraction, as many as 48, a State Fair quality carnival display. A Petting Zoo and a Band Stand are scheduled to be there, but local entertainment is always best, and there will be some of that too. There will be games and carnival foods as well as other types of vendors.
La Fayette, Georgia
May 24th to June 4th
Website: teamsupportcharities.com/northwest_georgia_spring_festival.html
The Northwest Georgia Spring Festival is a first ever event. Carnival rides are the main attraction, as many as 48, a State Fair quality carnival display. A Petting Zoo and a Band Stand are scheduled to be there, but local entertainment is always best, and there will be some of that too. There will be games and carnival foods as well as other types of vendors.
* * * July 2012 Events * * *
Lake Country Freedom Festival
Eatonton, Georgia
July 4th
Website: www.LCFF.net
Enjoy LIVE MUSIC and other entertainment. Bring the kid’s swimsuits to enjoy our large KIDS ZONE with large water slides, a bounce house and much much more! Shop for high quality handmade items from our artisans and crafters, and enjoy, tantalizing meals from our food vendors. Take part in the door prizes, and finish up the day with spectacular FIREWORKS display Simulcast music for the fireworks will be on Z97.7 and pumped through our stage speakers.
Eatonton, Georgia
July 4th
Website: www.LCFF.net
Enjoy LIVE MUSIC and other entertainment. Bring the kid’s swimsuits to enjoy our large KIDS ZONE with large water slides, a bounce house and much much more! Shop for high quality handmade items from our artisans and crafters, and enjoy, tantalizing meals from our food vendors. Take part in the door prizes, and finish up the day with spectacular FIREWORKS display Simulcast music for the fireworks will be on Z97.7 and pumped through our stage speakers.
* * * September 2012 Events * * *
42nd Annual Powers’ Festival
Newnan, Georgia
September 1st to 3rd
Website: www.powersfestival.com
Powers’ Festival is a three day fine arts and crafts festival that raises money to put directly back into the community. The 42nd Annual Powers’ Festival will include more than 150 juried arts and crafts exhibitors that will display their hand made and hand crafted works of art. The festival also includeds the Festival of Food that features many local non profit organizations and churches off home cooking, and commercial vendors offering a variety of festival foods. Powers’ Festival also offers live entertainment the entire duration of the festival. Highlights of the festival include: demonstrations of plantation skills such as blacksmithing, chair caning, spinning and weaving, and the Powers’ Plantation orignial grist mill will be up and running. The 4-H of Coweta County also provide a childrens area with many kid friendly activites. Hours are Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Newnan, Georgia
September 1st to 3rd
Website: www.powersfestival.com
Powers’ Festival is a three day fine arts and crafts festival that raises money to put directly back into the community. The 42nd Annual Powers’ Festival will include more than 150 juried arts and crafts exhibitors that will display their hand made and hand crafted works of art. The festival also includeds the Festival of Food that features many local non profit organizations and churches off home cooking, and commercial vendors offering a variety of festival foods. Powers’ Festival also offers live entertainment the entire duration of the festival. Highlights of the festival include: demonstrations of plantation skills such as blacksmithing, chair caning, spinning and weaving, and the Powers’ Plantation orignial grist mill will be up and running. The 4-H of Coweta County also provide a childrens area with many kid friendly activites. Hours are Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fiesta Georgia
Conyers, Georgia
September 23rd
Website: www.FiestaGeorgia.com
The 5th annual Fiesta Georgia will take place Sunday September 23rd, 2012 at the Georgia International Horse Park. Fiesta Georgia is Georgia’s Hispanic Heritage Month kick-off celebration, featuring a daylong celebration of Latino culture with continuous live musical performances on 2 stages by international, national and local recording artists. Mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing, helicopter rides, youth soccer clinics, interactive sponsor displays with many free product samples, arts and crafts and authentic foods from several Latin-American countries all bring Fiestas Patrias to life at Fiesta Georgia.
Conyers, Georgia
September 23rd
Website: www.FiestaGeorgia.com
The 5th annual Fiesta Georgia will take place Sunday September 23rd, 2012 at the Georgia International Horse Park. Fiesta Georgia is Georgia’s Hispanic Heritage Month kick-off celebration, featuring a daylong celebration of Latino culture with continuous live musical performances on 2 stages by international, national and local recording artists. Mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing, helicopter rides, youth soccer clinics, interactive sponsor displays with many free product samples, arts and crafts and authentic foods from several Latin-American countries all bring Fiestas Patrias to life at Fiesta Georgia.
* * * October 2012 Events * * *
HABLA - Hispanic Achievement & Business Leadership Awards
Atlanta, Georgia
October 11th
Website: www.HablaAtlanta.com
The 5th annual Hispanic Achievement & Business Leadership Awards (HABLA) will take place on Thursday, October 11th, 2012 at 103 West in the Buckhead community of Atlanta. HABLA highlights the accomplishments and successes of Atlanta’s Latino business community, paying tribute to Hispanic business and civic leaders. In addition to awards for corporate executive, civic/government, entrepreneur and unsung hero of the year, HABLA also awards a scholarship to a deserving college-bound Hispanic student. HABLA is the leading business-to-business (B2B) Hispanic-focused networking event in the market and serves as the closing ceremony to Hispanic Heritage Month activities in Atlanta.
Atlanta, Georgia
October 11th
Website: www.HablaAtlanta.com
The 5th annual Hispanic Achievement & Business Leadership Awards (HABLA) will take place on Thursday, October 11th, 2012 at 103 West in the Buckhead community of Atlanta. HABLA highlights the accomplishments and successes of Atlanta’s Latino business community, paying tribute to Hispanic business and civic leaders. In addition to awards for corporate executive, civic/government, entrepreneur and unsung hero of the year, HABLA also awards a scholarship to a deserving college-bound Hispanic student. HABLA is the leading business-to-business (B2B) Hispanic-focused networking event in the market and serves as the closing ceremony to Hispanic Heritage Month activities in Atlanta.
* * * November 2012 Events * * *
Atlanta Day of the Dead
Atlanta, Georgia
November 4th
Website: www.AtlantaDayoftheDead.com
The 3rd annual Atlanta Day of the Dead will take place Sunday, November 4th, 2012 at Atlantic Station. Atlanta Dìa de los Muertos highlights the long-established Mexican celebration that brings together family and friends to remember past friends and family members. Atlanta Day of the Dead is an interactive, educational and cultural celebration of Mexican culture and tradition. The event features live musical and cultural performances, traditional altars and interactive activities for children, sponsor displays with free product samples, arts and crafts, and authentic Mexican food.
Atlanta, Georgia
November 4th
Website: www.AtlantaDayoftheDead.com
The 3rd annual Atlanta Day of the Dead will take place Sunday, November 4th, 2012 at Atlantic Station. Atlanta Dìa de los Muertos highlights the long-established Mexican celebration that brings together family and friends to remember past friends and family members. Atlanta Day of the Dead is an interactive, educational and cultural celebration of Mexican culture and tradition. The event features live musical and cultural performances, traditional altars and interactive activities for children, sponsor displays with free product samples, arts and crafts, and authentic Mexican food.