You're receiving this email because of your relationship with the Georgia Department of Economic Development Tourism Division. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. This Weekend in Georgia July 1 - July 4, 2011 In This Issue This Weekend At the State Parks Celebrate Independence Day Don't Break the Bank 4th of July Welcome to Georgia Tourism's weekly newsletter! Our "This Weekend in Georgia" newsletter offers ideas for quick getaways or extended vacations. Visit www.ExploreGeorgia.org to learn more about happenings around the state. Guitar Foundation of America International Convention Columbus, GA Now through Sunday, July 3rd The international classical guitar community's premier event will feature concerts with artists from around the world, interactive workshops on a wide range of topics and scholarly lectures to nourish the intellectual appetite. 16th Annual Heritage Arts Festival and Blues in the Alley Atlanta, GA Friday, July 1st - Monday, July 4th Join Underground Atlanta in a celebration of culture and history complete with a spectacular showcase of unique art and live music. Film screenings, stage plays, story-telling and book signings will also be taking place throughout the weekend. Keep reading to find out about some of the events that are happening this weekend to celebrate the 4th of July. 2011 Sunflower Farm Festival Madison, GA Saturday, July 2nd - Monday, July 4th Go back in time to the agrarian lifestyle of the early days. Arts and crafts vendors, bluegrass music, food vendors, hay rides and 15 acres of sunflowers will provide a day packed full of fun! Georgia State Parks Check the Georgia State Parks' Last Minute Availability page to see which lodge rooms, cottages, yurts, campsites, picnic shelters and group shelters are available for the upcoming weekend. James Casto, Mike Willis & Nicole Witt Alpharetta, GA Saturday, July 2nd The Chukkar Farm Concert Series kicks off its fifth year of bringing the best performing songwriters in America to Alpharetta with Georgia's own James Casto. Robert Augustus Toombs Birthday Washington, GA Saturday, July 2nd Enjoy this Civil War living history program as Robert Toombs resigns as Secretary of State and is determined to serve as brigadier general in the Army of Northern Virginia in July of 1861. Mountain Music and Medicine Show Dahlonega, GA Saturday, July 2nd See a live old-time Radio broadcast performed as Doc brings musical acts and his own brand of humor while he exhorts folks to buy his "Wizard Water" elixir for improving their lives. At the State Parks Fireworks Show at Lake Richard B. Russell Elberton, GA Friday, July 1st 4th of July Weekend at Reed Bingham Adel, GA Friday, July 1st - Monday, July 4th Independence Day Celebration at Amicalola Falls Dawsonville, GA Friday, July 1st - Monday, July 4th Ol' Time Independence Day Celebration at Jarrell Plantation Juliette, GA Saturday, July 2nd Fireworks on Lake Seminole Donalsonville, GA Saturday, July 2nd Fireworks on the Flint Cordele, GA Saturday, July 2nd Independence Day Weekend Programs at Georgia Veterans Cordele, GA Saturday, July 2nd - Sunday, July 3rd July 4th Mountain Style at Unicoi Helen, GA Saturday, July 2nd - Monday, July 4th 4th of July Celebration at Florence Marina Omaha, GA Saturday, July 2nd - Monday, July 4th 4th of July Weekend at Kolomoki Mounds Blakely, GA Saturday, July 2nd - Monday, July 4th Starlight and Fireworks at Panola Mountain Stockbridge, GA Monday, July 4th Celebrate Independence Day Salute to the Red, White and Blue 4th of July Hometown Celebration, Fireworks and Carnival East Point, GA Now through Monday, July 4th LaFayette Freedom Festival Lafayette, GA Friday, July 1st July 4th Celebration at Tiger Mountain Vineyards Tiger, GA Saturday, July 2nd Red, White and Blues on the Bluff Darien, GA Saturday, July 2nd God & Country Festival & Fireworks Show McRae, GA Saturday, July 2nd Sparks in the Park & Independence Day Celebration Sky Valley, GA Saturday, July 2nd - Monday, July 4th 4th of July Weekend Celebration Savannah, GA Saturday, July 2nd - Monday, July 4th Peachtree City's 4th of July Festivities Peachtree City, GA Saturday, July 2nd - Monday, July 4th Great American Weekend Savannah, GA Saturday, July 2nd - Sunday, July 3rd Prelude to the 4th Lawrenceville, GA Sunday, July 3rd Fireworks on the Pier Tybee Island, GA Sunday, July 3rd Classic City 4th of July American Music Festival Athens, GA Sunday, July 3rd - Monday, July 4th Georgia Independence Day Festival at Nash Farm Battlefield Hampton, GA Sunday, July 3rd - Monday, July 4th July 4th Extravaganza Jekyll Island, GA Monday, July 4th Sign Up for 80 Days of Georgia Giveaways! Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, has launched 80 Days of Georgia Giveaways. Celebrate the best of Georgia by entering to win dozens of great prizes, including admission to Georgia's most popular attractions and special events, overnight getaways, vacation packages and other Georgia adventures. Facebook fans and Twitter followers will have access to more than 100 prizes from across the state over the next 80 days. New prizes will be announced every weekday through August 23, 2011 on www.facebook. com/exploregeorgia and @GeorgiaTourism on Twitter. Don't Break the Bank This year we will feature ideas from the article "100 Ways to Woo Your Special Someone Without Breaking the Bank," featured in the 2011 Georgia Travel Guide. If you can't wait for next weekend's newsletter to get more ideas, download your copy of the Travel Guide today. #55: Visit Barnsley Gardens. Staying at this resort can be a fabulous splurge, but for an affordable way to enjoy the historic property, arrange for the garden tour, which features hundreds of varieties of heirloom roses. For more things to do this weekend, check out ExploreGeorgia.org! Forward email This email was sent to stuggle@uga.edu by weekends@georgia.org | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribeTM | Privacy Policy. Georgia Department of Economic Development | Georgia Department of Economic Development | 75 5th Street, Suite 1200 | Atlanta | GA | 30308