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Georgia State Fair

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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January 2 - Loopt Presents Discover the Music Around You, Atlanta - (8710)

January 13- February 28 - Make Your Own Natural Products $5!, Commerce - Make Your own Natural Products! Lessons FREE pay only for supplies! Lip Balm Class $5 & more! 770-231-1808 (8849)

March 18 - 27 - Georgia's International Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon - 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." (478) 751-7429 (8197)

March 19 - Ray City Old Fashion Plow Day, Ray City - Atique tractor plowing also mules & horses plowing, arts & craft vendors,much more 229-455-5614 (8709)

March 19 - 20 - 14th Annual Thunder In The Valley Air Show, Columbus - 706-393-3000 (8199)

March 25 - April 9 - The Savannah Music Festival, Savannah - Held annually in historic downtown Savannah, this 22nd season of Georgia's largest festival - described by The Times of London as "one of the best events around the world"- features two premieres, numerous festival debuts, and the return of several audience favorites from the realms of classical, jazz, Americana and world music. (912) 234 - 3378 (9129)

March 25 - 26 - Fire Ant Festival, Ashburn - Held the Fourth weekend of March, Ashburn welcomes the Fire Ant Festival, not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off the wall activities, the festival offers family oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the fire ant fling, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, car show, arts and crafts, fireworks, drive in movie and much more! 229-567-9696 (8198)

April 1 -2 - Magical Gardens of Mauldin, Clarkesville - Two magical days of Fairy Dust and Dragon's Breath! Put on your Fairy best as you explore the enchanting Fairy and Dragon Village hidden deep within the Gardens. Be prepared to go on a Dragon hunt to find the magical creatures who keep watch over the Fairies. (706) 754 - 2220 (9128)

April 15 -17 - Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Atlanta - Spring is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing in Atlanta: the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back! 404-817-6642 (8200)

April 21-23 - 90th Annual Thomasville Rose Show & 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! (229)227-7020 (8202)

April 23-24 - The Semi-Annual Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival, Perry - Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival was named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast, and also one of the Top 100 Events in North America. Voted "Favorite Arts and Crafts Festival in Georgia." Come and see Nationally acclaimed artists, craftsmen & entertainers. This is where you will see "the way things used to be". (478) 922-8265 (8201)

April 30 and May 1 - Annual Inman Park Spring Festival fair, Atlanta - During the last full weekend in April each year, Inman Park proudly presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic. (770) 635-3711 (8203)

April 30 - May 8 - Georgia State Fair, Macon - Come and enjoy another great fair! 478-746-7184 Central City Park (8204)

May 13 - 16 - North Georgia Ag Fair - Springtime Fair, Dalton - 706) 278-1712 (9125)

May 21 -22 - Canton Festival of the Arts, Canton - Fine Arts and Crafts, Literary Celebration, Serenity Gardens, Children's Art Experience. 770- 479-5443 (9141)

June 3 -11 - Georgia Peach Festival, Fort Valley - What do you get when you mix 150 pounds of flour, 75 pounds of butter, 150 pounds of sugar, 32 gallons of milk, and 75 gallons of peaches? The world's largest peach cobbler, the event's big - as in 5 by 11 feet! -draw 478-825-4002 (9802)

June 11 - 12 - Blairsville Scottish Festival, Blairsville - 877-745-5789 (8205)

July 2 - 4 - Sunflower Farm Festival, Rutledge - Fun for the whole family Sunflower Farm (9737)

July 2 - 3 - Great American Weekend, Savannah - Join your fellow countrymen, women, and children, families and friends as we celebrate the Fourth of July on historic River Street! 9am - 12am Saturday and 9am - 7pm Sunday 912-234-0295 River Street (9738)

July 4 - Star Spangled Celebration, Calhoun - Biggest fireworks show in Northwest Georgia with entertainment and festivities. 5:00-9:00 pm 770-548-2994 (9734)

July 4 - Lake Country Freedom Festival, Eatonton - 678-413-3066 Lake Oconee (9739)

July 9 - 10 - Repticon Atlanta Reptile & Exotic Animal Show, Lawrenceville - 863-268-4273 Gwinnett County Fairground (9740)

July 15 - 16 - Charles B. Davis Memorial Rodeo, Ringgold - Dixon County Fairgrounds (9747)

July 16 - Lazy Daze Festival, Winder - The Lazy Daze Music Festival is a outdoor summer event featuring artists from around the state of Georgia. This event is a family friendly event, with local food vendors serving great food and children activities for all ages and new this year The Taste of Winder and Crafters start out the day. 678-425-9082 (9741)

July 20 - 30 - Georgia Mountain Fair, Hiawassee - Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that the event has to offer. With first class musical performances, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia's rich history and culture, the Fair provides something for every member of the family. 706-896-4191 (9130)

July 30 - Summer Fest 2011, Monroe - 404-838-3233 American Legion Fairgrounds (9742)

August 5 - 6 - Dillard Bluegrass and Barbeque Festival, Dillard - 706-746-2690 City Hall Fairgrounds (9743)

August 20 - Brooklet Peanut Festival, Brooklet - 912-536-3299 (9744)

August 27 - 28 - Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival, Conyers - Get outside and go WILD at the 5th Annual Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival held on the Grand Prix Plaza at the Georgia International Horse Park! 770-602-2606 (9745)

September 2 - 4 - Banks County Holiday Festival, Homer - Complete with arts, crafts, and food vendors; live entertainment; street dance; and parade held on Labor Day Weekend. Come on out for the perfect way to end summer. 706-677-5265 Historic Courthouse Square (9908)

September 3 - 4 - IPRA World Championship Rodeo, Cumming - 770-781-3491 Cumming Fairgrounds (9909)

September 9 - 18 - Northwest Georgia Regional Fair, Calhoun - Blue Ribbon Contests, Agriculture, Competitive Exhibits, Entertainment, Carnival Midway 770-548-2994 (9735)

September 9 - 10 - Jug Tavern Festival & Bar-B-Q, Winder - (9910)

September 11 - Family Fest, Cummings - Cummings Fairgrounds (9911)

September 15 -25 - Gwinnett County Fair, Lawrenceville - 770-963-6522 (9122)

September 16 - 18 - Blairsville Bluegrass Festival, Blairsville - jamming all around town, and maybe a square dance, too. Multiple stages for open mike and performances at the Union County Historical Courthouse, Hole in the Wall Restaurant, Mountain Life Museum and Union County Civic Center. (9913)

September 22 - October 2 - North Georgia State Fair, Marietta - Theme this Year: Party with the Animals J.R. Miller Park (9914)

September 22 - October 1 - Coweta County Fair, Newnan - Admission: $5; children under 6 are free with paid adult admission Student Passes Only valid on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and either Thursday. (770)253-0033 Coweta County Fairgrounds‎ (9915)

September 23 - 24 - Lake Oconee BBQ Classic, Greensboro - State Championship (9916)

September 24 - 25 - Midtown Festival of the Arts, Atlanta - The Midtown Festival of the Arts is a two day cultural celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts on Peachtree St. in the Midtown Mile district of Atlanta Georgia. Peachtree St. in the Midtown Mile District (9746)

September 24 - The Rock Ranch "50 Years of Space Exploration" Corn Maze kick off with NASA, The Rock - This date will feature a visit from an official astronaut. 706-647-6374 The Rock Ranch (9950)

September 25 - Woofstock, Gray - Family fun day hosted by FURever Friends and sponsored by Pro Plan, Rally to Rescue. 478-955-1183 (9854)

September 30-October 11 - The Rockdale County Fair, Conyers - Bringing the Fun back to the Family! The Annual Rockdale County Fair returns with an exciting array of fun including a Multi-Million dollar Amusement Midway featuring Jules & Beck Combined Shows, tasty Fair Foods, Animal shows, and more! 404-387-6296 International Horse Park (9121)

October 1 - "Growing Up Green" with Bob and Larry of Veggie Tales, The Rock - Bob and Larry of Veggie Tales will allow guests to have their photos made. 706-647-6374 The Rock Ranch (9949)

October 7-15 - Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, Hiawassee - Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that the event has to offer. With first class musical performances, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia's rich history and culture, the Fair provides something for every member of the family. 706-896-4191 (9131)

October 8 - The Rock Ranch Hot Air Balloon Rally, The Rock - Features many beautiful hot air balloons that will participate in the"balloon glow"after dark. 706-647-6374 The Rock Ranch (9947)

October 8 - The Official Georgia Day of the Cowboy, The Rock - This event offers fun for the whole family and pays tribute to the cowboy way. 706-647-6374 The Rock Ranch (9948)

October 15 - The Great Outdoor Adventure, The Rock - Guests will have a chance to participate in canoe races,archery shooting(bows provided)more 706-647-6374 The Rock Ranch (9946)

October 22 - The Rock Ranch "Not So Spooky" Halloween Fest, The Rock - Guests will enjoy pumpkin carving and painting, a costume parade and a costume contest. 706-647-6374 The Rock Ranch (9945)

November 3 - 12 - Columbia County Fair, Grovetown - Bring your family and friends to enjoy the food, entertainment, exhibits, petting zoo, shows and much, much more. Fairgrounds (9123)

November 5 - Pumpkin Destruction Day, The Rock - There will be airplane pumpkin bombers, monster trucks crushing pumpkins(and crushing cars). 706-647-6374 The Rock Ranch (9944)

November 12 - The Kritter Jubilee, The Rock - Younger guests will enjoy meeting and taking pictures with special guest Curious George 706-647-6374 The Rock Ranch (9943)

2012 Events

January 28 & 29 - Repticon Atlanta Reptile & Exotic Animal Show, Lawrenceville - 863-268-4273 Gwinnett County Fairground (10119)

February 2 - 4 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Ravel & Beethoven, Atlanta - Gabriela Montero makes her Orchestra debut with Beethoven's splendid Concerto. (404)733-4900 (10744)

February 10 - 11 - Botti's Back: Chris Botti, Atlanta - He's smooth, he's sensual, he's trumpeter extraordinaire Chris Botti. (404)733-4900 (10746)

February 12 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: The Fabled Cinderella, Atlanta - You and your children know the story but you've never seen Cinderella like this before. (404)733-4900 (10745)

February 16 - 19 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Mozart & Elgar, Atlanta - The dynamic Roberto Minczuk brings works of Mozart, Strauss and Wagner to life with Johannes Moser. (404)733-4900 (10747)

February 18 - Symphony Gala with Bernadette Peter, Atlanta - The multi-talented and multi award-winning superstar Bernadette Peters performs with the ASO (404)733-4900 (10749)

February 23 - 25 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Haydn & Wagner, Atlanta - Leila Josefowicz in the spellbinding violin concerto of Thomas Adès. (404)733-4900 (10748)

March 1 - 4 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Mr. Watts & Schoenberg, Atlanta - The spectacular André Watts & Robert Spano, plus, a world premiere by Adam Schoenberg. (404)733-4900 (10750)

March 3 - Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis, Atlanta - Wynton Marsalis is inarguably the supreme jazz musician of our time and our guest. (404)733-4900 (10754)

March 8 - 10 - A Stunning St. Matthew's Passion, Atlanta - A stellar cast provide a stunning showcase for Bach's St. Matthew Passion, a choral masterpiece. (404)733-4900 (10752)

March 16- 17 - Broadway Icon - Marvin Hamlisch, Atlanta - Marvin Hamlisch, the American icon of song, is back to share his greatest triumphs. (404)733-4900 (10751)

March 16-25 - Georgia's International Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon - 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. (478) 751-7429 (10114)

March 22 - 24 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Mozart & Beethoven, Atlanta - An irresistible pairing of Mozart, Beethoven & the incredible violinist, conductor Leonidas Kavakos. (404)733-4900 (10753)

March 22- April 7 - The Savannah Music Festival, Savannah - Held annually in historic downtown Savannah, this 22nd season of Georgia's largest festival - described by The Times of London as "one of the best events around the world"- features two premieres, numerous festival debuts, and the return of several audience favorites from the realms of classical, jazz, Americana and world music. (912) 234 - 3378 (10115)

March 23 -24 - Fire Ant Festival, Ashburn - Held the Fourth weekend of March, Ashburn welcomes the Fire Ant Festival, not the ants themselves. Known for its wacky and off the wall activities, the festival offers family oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the fire ant fling, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, car show, arts and crafts, fireworks, drive in movie and much more! 229-567-9696 (10116)

March 25 - Crescendo Concert - ASYO, Atlanta - Catch a glimpse of the future of music from the region's most promising young artists. (404)733-4900 (10755)

April 2 - 8 - Masters Ticket Badges, Augusta - Tickets and travel packages for the 2012 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, GA. (10716)

April 12 - 15 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Bach & Stravinsky, Atlanta - The globally renowned violinist Gil Shaham plays glistening Concertos by Bach and Stravinsky. (404)733-4900 (10756)

April 19 - 21 - Yuja Wang Performs Rach III, Atlanta - In her Orchestra debut, the extraordinary Yuja Wang performs the supremely demanding Rach III. (404)733-4376 (10757)

April 20 - 22 - Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Atlanta - Spring is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing in Atlanta: the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is back! 404-817-6642 (10117)

April 21 - 22 - The Semi-Annual Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival, Perry - Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival was named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast, and also one of the Top 100 Events in North America. Voted "Favorite Arts and Crafts Festival in Georgia." Come and see Nationally acclaimed artists, craftsmen & entertainers. This is where you will see "the way things used to be". (478) 922-8265 (10118)

April 26 - 28 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Mendelssohn & Schubert, Atlanta - Marcel Tyberg's completion of the beloved "Unfinished Symphony" by Schubert is masterful. (404)733-4376 (10758)

April 29 - The Remarkable Farkle McBride, Atlanta - Farkle is a musical genius who plays the violin, flute, trombone & drums with incredible skill. (404)733-4900 (10759)

May 4 - 5 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Music of Motown, Atlanta - Recapture its glory days in this spectacular tribute to Motown Records. (404) 733-4900 (10762)

May 10 - 12 - Leon Bates and Rhapsody in Blue, Atlanta - Robert Spano collaborates with pianist Leon bates in Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. (404)733-4900 (10760)

May 13 - Finale Concert ASYO, Atlanta - Glimpse at the future of music as the region's most promising young artists come together . (404)733-4900 (10761)

May 17, 19 and 20 - Russian Mastery: Rachmaninov & Shostakovich, Atlanta - The ASO performs masterpieces from three of Russia's most well respected composers. (404)733-4900 (10763)

May 18 - 19 - Georgia Mountain EggFest, Hiawassee - 706-896-4191 (10122)

May 24 - 26 - Go For Baroque: Bruch & Mendelssohn, Atlanta - Join the ASO as we pay some most beautiful music from the Baroque Era. (404) 733-4900 (10764)

May 31 - June 2 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Sibelius & Tchaikovsky, Atlanta - David Coucheron & the ASO perform Sibelius's Violin Concerto & Tchaikovsky's Symphony No 5. (404)733-4900 (10765)

June 7 and 9 - John Adams: A Flowering Tree, Atlanta - The Theater of a Concert premiere of A Flowering Tree, an opera by John Adams. (404)733-4900 (10767)

July 7 - 8 - Repticon Atlanta Reptile & Exotic Animal Show, Lawrenceville - 863-268-4273 Gwinnett County Fairground (10120)

July 18-28 - Georgia Mountain Fair, Hiawassee - Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that the event has to offer. With first class musical performances, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia's rich history and culture, the Fair provides something for every member of the family. 706-896-4191 (10123)

October 13 -14 - Repticon Atlanta Reptile & Exotic Animal Show, Lawrenceville - 863-268-4273 Gwinnett County Fairground (10121)