Alpharetta and Roswell will each offer their own "crop" of strawmen. Roswell is starting a new tradition for the Historic District, and Alpharetta schools are continuing theirs.
In Roswell, businesses in the Historic District, along with city schools, churches and synagogues, are asked to sign up by e-mailing Sally Johnson at sally@chandlerygifts.com. There is no fee to enter and top prize is $200, second $100 and third $50.
Roswell scarecrows must be up between Oct. 2 and 5 to be judged. Businesses display theirs in storefronts while schools, churches and synagogues will be assigned a lamp post in the Historic District.
Alpharetta invites teachers and students from local elementary schools to join the entire community in celebrating the spirit of fall by creating a scarecrow for the fourth annual Scarecrow Harvest. The city expects to have more than 50 scarecrows from elementary schools displayed on downtown Main Street beginning Oct. 1.
As in Roswell residents, businesses and organizations are encouraged to join in by displaying their own scarecrows as well.
The Scarecrow Harvest, set for Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., is a thank you celebration for the children who made the scarecrows. The event will take place on Old Roswell Street at the Alpharetta Farmers Market in downtown.
The event is free, and families are invited to walk the scarecrow trail and enjoy live music with "High Cotton." There will be hayrides through downtown, face painting, fall crafts, inflatable jumping pods, all free.
Local growers will have fresh produce at the farmers market for sale. Families should bring cameras for a photograph at a fall harvest photo area next to The Cannery.
Labels: 2009, Alpharetta, farmers market, harvest, october, roswell, scarecrow
Somewhere just off scenic GA 400, a festival is getting underway. From North Fulton County to Lumpkin County, the Hospitality Highway leads you to one festival after another, from September through December: classic car shows, old-fashioned county fairs, tantalizing "Tastes of" and gatherings dedicated to moonshine and gold rush fun in the fall. Winter brings tree lightings, historic homes dressed to the holiday nines, visits with St. Nick and old-fashioned Christmas cheer and merrymaking.
There are a variety of fun family events close to home worthy of checking out:
Alpharetta's Old Milton Country FairSat., Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
On the grounds of old Milton High School, now Milton Center
Admission: Free
www.oldmiltoncountryfair.com770-653-6821
Festival features: Interactive festival with heritage demonstrations, old-time children's and carnival games, square dancing, arts and crafts, watermelon and pickle eating contests; antique wagon/tractor/car show; farmers market; contests.
Alpharetta's FunFest & Classic Car ShowSaturday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
North Point Mall
Admission: Free
www.Alpharettafunfest.com770-360-9042
Festival features: car show; Kids' Zone with petting zoo, arts and crafts area, rides and games; Cuisine Scene with many of the areas fine restaurants; entertainment throughout the day and evening.
Cumming-Forsyth Grass in the Grove Bluegrass FestivalSat., Sept. 19, 11-4 p.m.
Shady Grove Campground on Lake Lanier
Admission: $10/per vehicle; RV and tent campsites available; boats welcome to anchor in any of the coves outside of the park.
www.lakelanier.com/events/bluegrass-festival770 781-2217
Festival features: Day long musical festival with both traditional and contemporary bluegrass bands. Bands include Honi Deaton & Dream, 4Ever Blue, among others.
Cumming Country Fair and FestivalOct. 8-18: 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; 4-Midnight Fri.; 10 a.m.-Midnight Sat.; and 12:30-7 p.m. Sun.
Cumming Fairgrounds
Admission: $7/adults; $3/ages 5-18; Free/ages 4 and under. Advanced tickets (available Sept. 1-30): $5/adults; $2/ages 5-18.
Parking: $3. Handicap parking available.
www.cummingfair.net770-781-3491
Festival features: more than 40 rides from the James H. Drew Exposition; Heritage Village; Indian Village; daily attractions; concerts by Lorrie Morgan on Oct. 9; concert on Oct. 13 TBA; Downhere on Oct. 14; The Charlie Daniels Band on Oct. 15; and Ray Price on Oct. 16. Concerts are free with paid admission to the Fair.
The Taste of RoswellSat. Oct. 17, 12-5:30pm
Historic Town Square
Admission: Free
www.visitroswellga.com1-800-776-7935
Festival features: Sample the culinary delights by Roswell restaurants amidst the ambiance of the Historic District and musical entertainment from the bandstand. Restaurant "tastes" range from $0.50 to $3.00.
Dahlonega Gold Rush FestivalSat., Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Dahlonega Public Square
Admission: Free
www.dahlonegajaycees.com706-864-7247; 1-800-231-5543
Festival features: Recall the first gold rush in the U.S. with more than 300 art and craft exhibitors; parade; children's activities; fashion show; gold panning contest; wheelbarrow race; King and Queen Coronation; hog calling and buck dancing contests; gospel singing and other live entertainment; wrist wrestling; lots of delicious food.
Dawson County Moonshine FestivalSat., Oct. 24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dawsonville Town Square
Admission: Free
www.dawson.org1-877-302-9271
Festival features: Celebrate NASCAR and the days of moonshine and souped up cars with crafts, food, music, exhibits and entertainment; parade; car show, including vintage racecars and their drivers; kid's games and rides; storytelling; visits to an old Moonshine still.
Christmas in RoswellNov. 21- Dec. 31
Roswell Historic District
Admission: Trilogy Pass to all 3 homes; $18.00 for adults; $15.00 for children ages 6-12; Children under age 6 free. Individual tickets; $8.00 for adults; $6.00 for children ages 6-12; Children under age 6 free.
www.visitroswellga.com1-800-776-7935
Festival features: Experience the magic and wonder of the holiday season at Bulloch Hall, Barrington Hall and Smith Plantation Home, each dressed in seasonal splendor and open for tours. Shop in period storefronts for one-of-a-kind gifts or celebrate with friends and family at one of Roswell's unique restaurants.
Dawsonville Lighting of the TreeLast week of November/First week of December
City Hall
Admission: Free
www.dawson.org1-877-302-9271
Festival features: Lighting of the Tree; pictures with Santa; seasonal festivities.
Dahlonega's Old Fashioned ChristmasBegins Fri., Nov. 27 through December with the parade on Dec. 5
Dahlonega Public Square
Admission: Free
www.dahlonega.org1-800-231-5543
Festival features: This event kicks off with the lighting of the Square on Nov. 27 and includes the lighting of the tree; visits with Santa; parade; extended shopping hours on the Square and merchant Open House; entertainment; refreshments; lighting of the luminaries; parade; sleigh bell tour.
For more information on these and other events along Hospitality Highway, visit
www.hospitalityhighway.com.
Labels: Alpharetta, christmas, cumming, dahlonega, dawson, dawsonville, event, fair, fall, festival, forsyth, GA400, hospitality highway, lumpkin, Milton, moonshine, north fulton, roswell
The Alpharetta Electronic Recycling Day will be held this Saturday, October 18th from 9am - 1pm. Items will be accepted at the WM Alpharetta Transfer Station located at 11465 Maxwell Road in Alpharetta.
ITEMS ACCEPTED AT NO CHARGE:Computer Monitors, Microwave Ovens, Computer CPU's, Stereos, Laptops, Copiers, Toaster Ovens, Printers, Video Machines, Disk Drives, VCR's, Floppy Drives, Camcorders, Modems, Telephones, Test & Networking Equipment, Cameras, CB Radios, Mouses, Record Players, CD Players, Circuit Boards, Portable Radios, Typewriters, UPS, Battery Back-Up, CD Roms, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Cables, Projectors, Keyboards, 8-Tracks (Reel to Reel Tapes) & Scanners.
ITEMS ACCEPTED WITH A FEE:There will be a $10 charge for each television.*
*Roswell residents can take TV’s to Roswell Recycling center for no charge.
NOT ACCEPTED:Consoles, Projection TV's, Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers, Ovens, Freezers, Humidifiers, De-Humidifiers, Power Equipment, Tires, Household Trash, Non-Electric Equipment and Vacuum Cleaners.
Not enough time to get things together for this weekend? The next electronics recycling opportunity for Cumming in Forsyth County will be November 15th 2008 which is also
America Recycles Day. Mark your calendar now and start collecting your old electronic equipment.
Labels: Alpharetta, cumming, electronics, forsyth county, recycling, roswell
With fall quickly approaching, there are several things to look forward to: cooler weather, the change in the leaves and, of course, art festivals. Milton is excitedly gearing up for this year’s Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Art Festival. Held on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9:00 A.M. 'til 5:00 P.M., the festival will once again take place at Crabapple Crossroads in the historic downtown Crabapple.Mark your calendars for this annual event, which will feature more than 50 American country antique dealers from eight states, more than 50 juried artists, roaming musicians and much more. Parking and admission is free.
Make a day of it by visiting all the booths and grabbing some lunch. A variety of food will be available for purchase. You won’t want to miss this wonderful opportunity to spend time with family and friends and find unique treasures.
The Historic community of Crabapple is located 5 miles North of Roswell and 3 miles West of Alpharetta.
Labels: Alpharetta, Antiques, art festival, city of milton, crossroads at crabapple, roswell
