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The Fair has been held in Macon since 1851 and has a long tradition of family entertainment ranging from its agricultural and artistic craft roots to its carnival midway atmosphere.

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April 14 - June 3 - Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn - This Renaissance Festival is the largest themed festival in the Southeast. (770) 964-8575 (317)

June 8 - 10 - Georgia Mountain Roots & Music Festival, Hiawassee - From traditional and progressive bluegrass shows to Americana and folk performances, attendees are immersed in a diverse range of music throughout the weekend. In addition to the lively musical acts, visitors will also be able to explore over 60 arts & crafts booths and catch a Canine Frisbee Show. Admission: Friday: $18.00 Saturday: $26.00 Sunday: $12.00 2-Day Pass (Friday & Saturday): $39.00. Parking is free. (706) 896-4191 Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (712)

June 9 - 10 - Sweetwater Creek Summer Festival, Lithia Springs - Come out and enjoy a day with family and friends in the woods. We will have handmade exhibitors of all sorts, good food, reptile show, scheduled "Gigantus" book signing by our own Ken Panse, crafter demonstrations, variety of entertainment and a children's area. Admission is free, parking is $3. (770) 942-8649 (714)

June 20 - 24 - Athfest: Music, Arts & Kids Festival, Athens - A non-profit annual music and arts festival that largely showcases the Athens area musical and artistic community. Much is free, while wristbands cover charges, and are required for certain events. Our mission is to educate citizens and visitors about music and arts in general, and about Athens music and arts in particular. Parking is free. (706) 548-1973 Downtown (716)

July 13 - 22 - Heritage Arts Festival, Atlanta - This year's festival will feature a spectacular collection of fine arts, and on-site demonstrations from world-renowned artists. Live entertainment will include jazz, gospel, R&B, and blues. (404) 523-2311 (1068)

August 4 - Alligator Day, Blakley - See live alligators and take guided boat tours to view these reptiles in their natural habitat. Admission is $2 plus $3 for parking. (229) 838-4706 Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park (715)

August 31 - September 2 - Annual Labor Day Festival, Homer - Enjoy a fun filled holiday weekend. The event includes arts, crafts, and food vendors; live entertainment; parade and fun activities for both young and old. (706) 677-3510 Banks County Courthouse (1056)

September 25 - 30 - Georgia State Fair, Macon - The Fair has been held in Macon since 1851 and has a long tradition of family entertainment ranging from its agricultural and artistic craft roots to its carnival midway atmosphere. (478) 746-7184 Central City Park (167)

October 4 - 14 - Cumming Country Fair & Festival, Cumming - Includes a heritage village, daily attractions, a grand concert lineup, and an Indian village. (770) 781-3491 Cumming Fairgrounds (1061)

October 5 - 7 - Loch Hartwell Highland Games & Scottish Festival, Hartwell - This event features Scottish clans, bagpipe bands, heavy athletic events, celtic entertainment, and a children's activities area. Scottish artisians and food vendors will display their wares in the Scottish Market area. (706) 376-6761 (1071)

October 6 - Big Red Apple Festival, Cornelia - A family-oriented fall festival, crafts, food, entertainment, a chili cook-off, an apple bakeoff, and a children's area. (706) 778-8585 Downtown (1057)

October 6 - 7 - Cotton Pickin' Fair, Gay - Join us for a great day of 21st century fun in a unique 1910 era farm venue where 300 skilled artisans feature Art, Antiques, and Crafts. Delicious southern food is cooked on site, and continuous entertainment is found on six rustic stages, to complete your visit to this charming festival. (706) 538-6814 (1074)

November 2 - 4 - Georgia National Pow Wow and Indian Festival, Conyers - The festival will be both educational and interactive. There will be demonstrations of the culture through dance, drum competition, music, crafts, foods, story telling, and wildlife exhibits. (770) 602-2606 Georgia International Horse Park (1067)

November 9 - 10 - Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor, & Gas Engine Exposition, Cumming - Displays include: steam engines, antique tractors, hit & miss engines, and the parade of power. Exhibits include: wheat threshing, a sawmill, a cotton gin, a grist mill, and much more. (770) 781-3491 Cumming Fairgrounds (1063)

December 31 - January 1 - Peach Drop, Atlanta - Happy New Year! Come on out to the Southeast's largest New Year's Eve Celebration. Annually, packed full of live music, food, children's activities, and lots of family fun! (404) 523-2311 (1072)

2008 Events

Every Second Saturday of the Month - Ringgold Opry, Ringgold - Country and bluegrass music every second Saturday of the month. 706-935-3061 (1484)

April 12 - Apple Blossom Festival & Treasure Sale, Cornelia - Arts, Crafts, Food, Music and TREASURES! Family oriented event, free to public (706)778-7875 (1965)

April 25 - 27 - A Writer's Vision Quest, Flovilla - Tapping Into Your Native Spirit". Drawing on the Native-American history of Indian Springs State Park, (south of Atlanta), the conference enables beginning writers and professionals to interact with successful authors and publishing representatives in a fun non-threatening setting through seminars and activities. (800) 352-7212 The Village at Indian Springs (2292)

May 15 - 17 - 18th Annual Spring Bluegrass Festival, South Cochran - Hillside is most famous for its Bluegrass Festival, held on the campgrounds. (478) 934-6694 Hillside Bluegrass RV Park (2537)

May 23 - 24 - 1890's Day Jamboree, Ringgold - Parade, Car Show, Beauty Pageant, music, food and crafts (706)935-3061 (1967)

July 4 - 4th of July Celebration, Saint Marys - A day of family fun! Includes a 5K & a 10K run, a dog show, arts & crafts vendors, a parade, kiddy rides, entertainment throughout the day, street dance & one of the largest display of fireworks in Southeast Georgia. Come on out! (800) 868-8687 (1053)

July 4 - Celebrate Braselton Festival, Braselton - A fabulous family oriented festival with all day events. Parade on Highway 53. Crafts and Music in the Braselton Park. Fireworks at Chateau Elan. (706)654-5551 Braselton Park (2536)

July 4 - 4th of July Celebration, Nashville - FREE Inflatable Water Park for Kids, Food, Arts & Craft Vendors, Live Entertainment & FIREWORKS. 229-686-2154 (2842)

July 16 - 27 - Georgia Mountain Fair, Hiawassee - Old ways demonstrations will take you back to the old ways as local folks show how to mill corn, make shakes, squeeze cider, fry pork skin, quilt, black smith, make soap & hominy, and more. (706) 896-4191 Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (1066)

August 29 - 31 - Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain - This festive, old-fashioned weekend is highlighted by the extraordinary vision of a balloon glow on Friday evening, and morning and evening flights on Saturday and Sunday. In between, the days are filled with entertainment, family activities, exhibits, demonstrations, music and more. (800) 225-5292 Callaway Gardens (1073)

September 11 - 21 - Gwinnett County Fair, Lawrenceville - Please join us this year for this great family activity. (770)963-6522 The Fairgrounds (2535)

October 2 - 12 - Georgia National Fair, Perry - A celebration of Georgia's youth, agriculture, and heritage with food, rides, vendors, free family entertainment, free circus, nightly fireworks, and major concerts. (478) 987-3247 Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter (319)

October 4 - Big Red Apple Festival, Cornelia - family oriented fall festival, arts, crafts, food, music, hayrides (706)778-7875 (1964)

October 4 - 5 - SHADY DAYS IN GAY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL, Gay - Shady Days in Gay will host some of the most fabulous exhibitors in the Southeast (706)977-8548 (2694)

October 10 - 11, 17 - 18, 24 - 25 , 31 - Haunted Depot, Ringgold - (706)935-3061 Ringgold Depot on Depot Street (1968)

October 17 - 26 - 86th Georgia-Carolina State Fair, Augusta - 2008 is promising to be another successful year with temperate weather, free entertainment, and great competitions. (706)722-0202 (2534)

December 5 - Down Home Christmas, Ringgold - Parade and celebrations throughout the town. Santa will be at the Depot. 706-935-3061 (1506)

December 5 - 6 - Mistletoe Market 2008, Albany - Booths available for Homemade Arts & Crafts type items. Free admission to public. (2924)

December 6 - Sparta Annual Holiday Festival, Sparta - Vendors;Photos with Santa;Public Service Exhibits;Entertainment;Prizes & Light Display 703-901-1407 (3447)

December 6 - Christmas in the Mountains Celebration & Lighted Parade, Cleaveland - Bring your children out to visit with Santa, have their faces painted, and to jump and climb the rock wall. (706) 856-5356 Town Square (1060)

2009 Events

February 20 - 21 - Mardi Gras Festival, St. Marys - A family-oriented festival featuring a bicycle tour, 5K run, street dance, parade & arts, crafts & food vendors. On stage music & entertainment & karoke contest. Lots of fun for all ages. Free Admission. The fun begins on Friday night, February 20, 2009, with the arrival of the Mardi Gras King & Queen at 7:00 p.m. followed by a street dance. Join us again on Saturday, 800-868-8687 (3188)

February 22 - Music Gives Life to Everything, Cornelia - Multi-cultural musical celebration 706-778-7875 (3475)

March 19 - April 5 - Savannah Music Festival, Savannah - The Savannah Music Festival is Georgia's largest musical arts festival and one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals in the world. This Georgia festival is building a robust history on its devotion to living, vibrant musical traditions, regularly presenting commissioned works, unique and imaginative productions and rare regional appearances by renowned artists in jazz, classical, blues, bluegrass, gospel and other styles of American and international roots music. (912)234-3378 (3193)

April 17 - 19 - Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Atlanta - The Atlanta Dogwood Festival is home to some of the best festival food available. You won't have any trouble finding your favorite foods while you enjoy the Artist Market or one of the many events that take place during the festival. When you get hungry, just follow the delicious smells of funnel cakes, gyros, crab cakes, onion rings, kettle corn and much,much more! Mmmm, can't ya just smell it now? 404-817-6642 (3194)

April 23 - 25 - 88th Annual Thomasville Rose Show and Festival, Thomasville - Held in beautiful historic downtown Thomasville, the Rose Festival has been a Southwest Georgia Tradition since the 1920s. Join us for all the fun and festivities! Enjoy roses, roses, and more roses, plus parades, live music, fantastic food, exciting sporting events, arts & crafts ... and everything from an elegant plantation ball to a family-oriented street dance! The festival begins on Thursday evening with the Annual Rose Bud Parade. Friday includes the opening of the Rose Show, the Annual Rose Parade, and Annual Street Dance. Saturday, the festival opens with the Annual Car Show and continues with an Art in the Park and many other fun events! (229)227-7020 (3189)

May 23 - 25 - Atlanta Jazz Festival, Atlanta - The Atlanta Jazz Festival is held in May, and is a 31-day schedule of events that features internationally renowned jazz artists and activities throughout the Metro Atlanta area. The Festival is regarded as one of the country's largest free jazz festivals. The Atlanta Jazz Festival provides the City with an opportunity to unify Atlanta's diverse population, to celebrate Atlanta's rich cultural heritage, and to promote tourism. (404)817-6818 (3195)

July 4 - 4th of July Celebration 2009, St. Marys - A day of family fun! 5K & 10K run, dog show, arts, crafts & food vendors,parade, kiddy rides, entertainment throughout the day, street dance and one of the largest fireworks displays in Southeast Georgia. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. 9 AM - 10 PM 800-868-8687 (3190)

July 4 - Celebrate Braselton Festival, Braselton - A fabulous family oriented festival with all day events. Parade on Highway 53. Crafts and Music in the Braselton Park. Fireworks at Chateau Elan. (706)654-5551 (3187)

September 4 - 6 - Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival at Callaway Gardens, Callaway Gardens - This festive, old-fashioned weekend is highlighted by the extraordinary vision of a balloon glow on Friday evening, and morning and evening flights on Saturday and Sunday. In between, the days are filled with entertainment, family activities, exhibits, demonstrations, music and more. (800) 225-5292 (1970)

October 3 - Rock Shrimp Festival 2009, St. Mary's - Enjoy a day of food and family fun at this annual festival. A day full of events including 5 & 10 K run, arts, crafts & food vendors, parade, Rock Shrimp Dinners and entertainment thru out the day. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. 9 AM - 5 PM 800-868-8687 (3191)

October 3 - Farm Day 2009, Fort Valley - Fall is a special time at Pineola Farms, becoming a gathering place for friends and guest to travel back in time. See mules plowing the garden, and if you are adventurous, you can even plow a few rows yourself. Antique tractors will be on display along with Hit n Miss Gasoline engines. Don't miss the tractor parade at 1pm. Enjoy Fresh Air Barbecue in The Cotton Barn. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 478-827-0894 Pineola Farms - The Cotton Barn (3192)