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2012 Festivals

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:40:42 +0000

Georgia Festivals & Fairs

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March 3-4, 2012
Spanish Moss Festival
Helena, GA-Little Ocmulgee State park, Live Oak Trail
Wide Variety of juried food, arts/crafts, corporatevendors; live entertainment, adult and children rides, train, and saturday night concert.
Estimated Attendees- 10,000
229-868-7474
March 10, 2012
Gilliard’s Music Day
Pelham, Georgia
Elvis Tribute, The Johnnie Marshall Blues Band, Gospel Groups, Arts & Crafts and Food from 10-6 PM
Estimated Attendees-2500
229-377-0544
March 17, 2012
Old Fashion Plow Day
Ray City, Georgia
Antique Tractor show, tractors, mules and horses plowing fields, parade at 11 AM, Bluegrass/Gospel Music, Vendors
Estimated Attendees 3000
229-869-0364
March 17, 2012
Wing Fest
Albany, Georgia
3 Live Bands, radio remote, all types of food vendors, kids play area, chicked eating, egg tossing, clucking contest.
Estimated Attendees-3500
229-869-0364
March 23-24, 2012
2012 Music Festival
Statesboro, Georgia
Celebrating all genres of music: Bluegrass, Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Rock, Christian, Country, Reggae; Family Activities;
Estimated Attendees- 1000
912-531-0786
March 24, 2012
Pondtown Festival
Rhine, Georgia
Arts & Crafts, clogging, music, food; Games and Rides fun for all ages;
Estimated attendees-2000
229-318-0225
April 6-7, 2012
Redneck Expo & Golfcart Rally
Bainbridge, Georgia
2 fun days of golf cart activities, food court with entertainment, outdoor cooking demo’s, vendors and corporate displays, camping;
Estimated Attendees-12,000
229-224-2119
April 14, 2012
Festival Of Hope
Dalton, Georgia
Food, crafts, bands, and a health fair
Estimated Attendees-500
706-277-4357
April 27-28, 2012
2012 BBQ & Blues Festival
Barnesville, Georgia
Event sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association; come for Blues and BBQ!
Estimated Attendees-10,000
770-358-5884
April 28-29
2012 Inman Park Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
Festival includes a street market and juried Arts & Crafts exhibition, Tour of Homes and Entertainment
Estimated Attendees- 80,000
May 4-5, 2012
SE Georgia BBQ Cookoff
Waycross, Georgia
Arts & Crafts, feed vendors and BBQ competitors
Estimated Attendees-1000
912-283-3865
May 10-13, 2012
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival
Atlanta, Georgia
Join us for an unforgettable four day celebration of Southern Food and Beverage traditions cocktail and cook demonstrations, special tasting seminars, tasting tents, fabulous parties and delicious dinners.
Estimated Attendees-5000
877-725-8849
June 1-2, 2012
Georgia Blueberry Festival
Alma, Georgia
Civil War Battles, Parade, Blueberries Galore, 5k Run, Rides, motorcycles, wild west re-enactors, two bands;
Estimated Attendees-5000
912-632-4716
July 4, 2012
Lake Country Freedom Festival
Eatonton, Georgia
Best arts, crafts, and food vendors with Live Music/Entertainment. Fun Kids zone and fantastic fireworks!
Estimated Attendees-10,000
770-985-1039
September 1-3, 2012
2012 Powers Festival
Newnan, Georgia
The 42 Annual Powers festival includes: 150+ exhibitors, food, entertainment, and demonstrations;
Estimated Attendees-15,000
770-253-2011
November 16-17, 2012
The National BBQ Cup
Cumming, Georgia
This is the largest KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Cook-off in Georgia
Estimated Attendees-12,000
770-886-6290

2011 Festivals

admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:55:30 +0000

Georgia Festivals & Fairs

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April 09, 2011
Sheep to Shawl
Ball Ground, Georgia -
Sheep Shearing, Old Time Demonstrations, Kids Activities
Estimated attendees-800
(770) 479-2300
April 15 -April 16, 2011
Harness Festival and BBQ Cook-Off
Hawkinsville, Georgia -
Harness Racing, Fireworks, Live Music & Entertainment, Georgia Barbecue Association Sanctioned Cook-Off, Parade, 5K Run
Estimated attendees-4000
(478) 783-1717
April 16 -April 17, 2011
Bear on the Square
Dahlonega, Georgia -
Old-time bluegrass music festival with food, arts and crafts, live performances, dance and street vendors. Good family fun!
Estimated attendees-1500
(706) 864-3711
April 16, 2011
National Mayhaw Festival
Colquitt, Georgia -
28th Annual Festival with local entertainment, food & art/craft vendors and attractions for children of all ages.
Estimated attendees-3500
(229) 758-2400
April 20 -April 24, 2011
Earth Day Weekend
Dahlonega, Georgia -
50 Bands, 5 days, 4 stages at the Etowah River Campground w/powered campsites, RV hook-ups, Hot Showers
Estimated attendees-2000
(404) 255-6100
April 21 -April 23, 2011
Rose Show & Festival
Thomasville, Georgia -
90th Annual Thomasville Rose Show & Festival – A Southwest Georgia Tradition Since the 1920’s!
Estimated attendees-20000
(229) 227-7020
April 30 -May 01, 2011
Antique & Gardening Festival
Braselton, Georgia -
45-50 antique & collectible dealers. Antique furniture, primitives, glass, pottery, jewelry & master gardeners. 8th annual!
Estimated attendees-5000
(706) 824-7204
May 07, 2011 Ocmulgee
Wild Hog Festival
Abbeville, Georgia -
See real Wild Hogs taken from the Ocmulgee Swamps, Over 100 Arts and Crafts Booths. Dog Baying Contest
Estimated attendees-5000
(229) 467-2144
May 14, 2011
Carrot Festival
Statenville, Georgia -
Carrot Cooking Contest, Parade, Arts and Crafts, Children’s Fair, Kids Art Show, Live Entertainment, etc.
Estimated attendees-500
(229) 559-6538
May 21 -May 22, 2011
Mountain Flower Arts Festival
Dahlonega, Georgia -
Garden expo, arts, crafts, food, wine, and family activities. Over 70 vendors! Farmer’s market, and 5k race on Sunday!
Estimated attendees-500
(706) 864-3711
June 03 -June 04, 2011
Blueberry Festival
Alma, Georgia -
37th, Civil War Battle, Parade, Blueberries Galore, 5KRun, Entertainment, Rides, Motorcycles,Antique Cars, Rhythm Nation Band
Estimated attendees-3500
(912) 632-7777
June 03 -June 04, 2011
Daylily Festival
Gray, Georgia -
8th annual Daylily Show, Horseshoe Tourney, Arts-Crafts, Food, Car Show, Chain Saw Exhibits, Music, Children Act., 5K Race
Estimated attendees-5000
(478)986-3886
June 4-11, 2011,
Georgia Peach Festival
Peach County, Georgia -
Concerts, Parade, Food, Peach IceCream, Arts & Crafts, Music & Dancing
Estimated attendees- 17, 000 to 15, ooo
(770)498-5633
September 08 -September 11, 2011
Yellow Daisy Festival
Stone Mountain, Georgia -
All juried show, 100% outside, 400+ crafters, 1 main stage and a childrens area at Stone Mountain Park
Estimated attendees-200000
(770)498-5633

Peach Festival

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:18:16 +0000

Get Ready for the 2010 Georgia Peach Festival, June 11-19

Hosted in the sister Peach cities of Fort Valley and Byron, the Georgia Peach Festival has something for everyone! From concerts, dancing, parades, arts and crafts, to peach ice cream, firework and the World’s Largest Peach Cobbler! For more details go to www.gapeaachfestival.com or call 478-825-4002.

The first Georgia Peach festival was staged in Fort Valley in 1986 to promote Peach County and the peach industry that has contributed so much to the livelihood of the state of Georgia. Georgia ranks third in the nation in the annual production of peaches, with more than 15,000 acres of peach trees yielding more than 1.7 million bushels of peaches annually. More than half of that harvest is cultivated in Peach County alone!

This 2010 Georgia Peach Festival commemorates the event’s 24^th anniversary and the 86^th anniversary of Peach County! The Peach Festival holds the honor of being the only state–sanctioned food festival.

The Festivities are as follows:

FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Noon: Byron Historical Society Luncheon, Byron United Methodist Church Christian Fellowship Center, 103 West Heritage Blvd., Byron

SATURDAY, JUNE 12

Opening Ceremony, Kids Activities, Concert, Fireworks in Byron

TUESDAY, JUNE 15

5:30 – 8 p.m.: Spaghetti & Jazz, presented by the Fort Valley Arts Alliance, Austin Theater in downtown Fort Valley. Serving from 5:30 – 7:30, Jazz & Vocals from 6 – 8. Tickets $10 per plate, take-outs Available

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16

7 a.m.: Khoury’s Walk for Health, Historic District, Fort Valley

THURSDAY, JUNE 17

7 p.m.: Peach Community Choir Concert at Fort Valley’s Historic Austin Theater. Annual Peach Festival Concert will feature a few sacred selections and a fun walk down memory lane. Concert is free, donations accepted.

FRIDAY, JUNE 18

Friday night concert, Fort Valley, Georgia

SATURDAY, JUNE 19

Kids activities at the Austin Theater.

SATURDAY, JUNE 19

Road Race, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Arts & Crafts, Parade, Historical Society Luncheon, Worlds Largest Peach Cobbler, Music & Fireworks

So come out and honor Georgia’s peach growers for their contribution to our state’s economy and to the food industry nationwide.

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onyxgroup — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:46:05 +0000

Strawberries Are Here

onyxgroup — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:37:59 +0000

Winter is over and Georgia Strawberries are here!

After one of the coldest winters in a very long time, Georgia Strawberries are ready for the pickin’! Strawberries are one of the first “fruity” signs that winter is over…and there is nothing better than biting into a juicy, red, vine-ripe Georgia strawberry to help get you out of those winter blues!

To find a you pick operation, road side stand or recipes for fresh Georgia grown strawberries, search our “Where Can I Pick, Buy Tour?”

Tips when you pick your own Georgia Strawberries:

Strawberries do not ripen after they have been harvested, so choose strawberries that are fully ripened. They should have bright red color, a natural shine and fresh looking green caps.
While most You-Pick operations will have complete hand washing facilities, bring hand sanitizer wipes just in case.
Sunscreen! An afternoon picking strawberries is usually a great time outdoors, but it’s also a great time for sunburns if you’re not careful.
Pack a lunch and water. Call the You-Pick operation to find out what they offer. Most will have a picnic area and even serve lunch if you get hungry.
If you have multiple family members, bring a permanent marker or labels to identify everyone’s containers.
To help with transporting your strawberries back home, bring a large box or container to pack everyone’s containers in.
Supervision for children. Kids will have a great time picking their own strawberries and adults need to make sure they do it safely. Kids must stay in the designated areas with ripe berries and any food should stay out of the field.

Tips when you get your Georgia Strawberries home:

Do Not Rinse Strawberries until you are ready to eat them or using them in cooking.
Before using or storing, sort through the strawberries and separate the soft ones from the firm, fully ripe berries. Discard any mushy or spoiled berries.
Keep the berries cool in the refrigerator crisper drawers in loosely covered containers or store them in a colander to allow cold air to circulate around them.
Remove them from any plastic bag as soon as you get home.
Remove the green stem caps from strawberries only after washing. This helps to prevent water from diluting the flavor. Then pat dry with a paper towel.
To keep strawberries from absorbing large quantities of water (and diluting the flavor) when washing them, place in a salad spinner to remove excess water.

If you can’t eat all the strawberries before they get too soft you have several options.

Strawberries can be frozen, jellied, jammed and even made into salsa! The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension’s So Easy to Preserve, 5th Edition is the definitive reference on safe food preservation. It’s a 375-page book with over 185 tested recipes, along with step by step instructions and in-depth information for both the new and experienced food preserver. For more information or to order a copy to go, www.uga.edu/setp.

Freezing Strawberries is so easy and it allows you to keep that fresh strawberry flavor all year long. http://whatscookingamerica.net/StrawberryHints.htm offers the following tips.

2010 Strawberry Festival – April 23 & 24 in Reynolds

onyxgroup — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:37:21 +0000

The 12^th Annual Georgia Strawberry Festival, April 23 & 24 2010 in Reynolds

The 12^th Annual Georgia Strawberry Festival will be April 23-24, 2010 in Reynolds, GA. Events will be include a 5K Run for Literacy, an arts and craft show, the annual Strawberry Cookoff, a lawn mower race and teddy bear parade, classic car show and the Woman’s Club Old Book Sale.

For more information, go to www.ga-strawberry.org or call 478-847-5301.

On Friday evening beginning at 5:00 p.m. the Reynolds Woman’s will have barbeque pork and all the fixings for $6.00 per plate (advanced ticket sales at 478-847-3435. The cub scouts will have hotdogs and other snacks and the 4-H Club will have their luscious Strawberry Shortcake. The local gospel group Wide Open will be performing following opening ceremonies and Southern Vision of Valley, Alabama will provide great southern gospel music beginning at 7:00 p.m. and for the remainder of the evening.

The 5K Run for Literacy is the first scheduled event for Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m.. This is a Run and See Georgia event. Even if you don’t walk or run in the event it is inspiring to see all of these dedicated people start out as a group as they leave from the ball field on South Liberty Street.

Saturday will find plenty of vendors set up and ready to sell their arts and crafts beginning at 9:00 a.m. All of the food booth spaces have been filled and will have delicious goodies available all day.

The Teddy Bear Parade on Saturday morning is a treat for all youngsters participating and they will line up at 9:30 a.m. on Calhoun Street for the 10:00 a.m. parade led by Reynolds S. Berry. This year participating youth are asked to donate a minimum of $1.00 which will be given to the Children’s Hospital of Middle Georgia. The Grand Parade follows the Teddy Bear Parade with Charlie Hicks serving as Grand Marshall this year. The Pediatric Neo Natal Ambulance will be in the Grand Parade and will be available for viewing during the festival. The Fort Valley State College Marching Band will be marching for the very first time this year in the Grand Parade.

A Classic Car Show will be in the Julian Knight City Park as the cars finish the parade and go back to park and be admired. Setting the mood will be music coming from the juke box (provided by Dunn’s Antiques) in the gazebo.

Back across the street in downtown Reynolds you can enjoy area talent on the Main Street stage beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Photography Show will be in the Depot beginning at 10:00 a.m. and is very interesting. Judging will be by the Middle Georgia Camera Club.

The Woman’s Club Old Book Sale begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Flint Energies Maintenance Building. Anyone wishing to donate books before that day may bring them by Reynolds City Hall.

The Fine Art Exhibit begins at 10:00 a.m. in the foyer of Flint Energies. This features a variety of art pieces from around the state.

The Strawberry Cook-Off is in the Flint Energies Auditorium and begins at 1:00 p.m. Taste tickets may be purchased at the information booth for $1.00 each on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.

The famed Lawn Mower Races begin at 5:00 p.m. What can be said about that except “you just have to be there”.

Georgia Grown Fun (homepage text)

onyxgroup — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:07:30 +0000

Georgia has a rich, proud history steeped in agriculture. Our climate allows us to produce high quality fruits and vegetables ranging from strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and apples, to tomatoes, watermelon, squash, bell pepper, and cabbage…and don’t forget Georgia Peaches, Vidalia Onions and Muscadine grapes! With our Christmas tree farms, pumpkins and collard greens there is something to experience almost all year round. So why go anywhere else for your fresh produce when you can stay right here and support our local economy?