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This Weekend in Georgia 
June 17 - June 19, 2011 
 
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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. 
Atlanta Summer Classic 
Conyers, GA Now - Sunday, June 19th Visit the Charles Walker Arena at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers to see world class show jumping at its best as an estimated 800 of the finest horses in the Southeast compete. 
 
Keep reading to find out about some of the music events that are happening this weekend. 
 
Civil War Expo 
Helen, GA Saturday, June 18th - Sunday, June 19th See living history demonstrations and re-enactors from across the country. Skirmishes between the Union and Confederate "armies" will re-create some of the war's most interesting battles. 
 
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. 
 
Seminar:" Who Do You Think You Are ?" Author Megan 
Smolenyak 
Homerville, GA Saturday, June 18th World-renowned genealogist, researcher and author of the companion book to the NBC hit show "Who Do You Think You Are?" will be visiting Georgia for the first time. 
 
Blues, Brews, Cars & BBQ 
Blairsville, GA Saturday, June 18th Don't miss the first year of this festival at Georgia's premier car show and live music venue. There will be a car show, Chef Jeff's award winning BBQ, the coldest beer in town and a performance by Fedora Blues Band. 
 
Folk Potter's Festival 
Homer, GA Saturday, June 18th The 11th Annual Folk Potters Festival will feature the best potters in the Southeast and beyond. Works by about 40 potters will be available to view and buy. 
 
 At the State Parks 
Corn Grinding at George L. Smith State Park 
Twin City, GA Saturday, June 18th 
Canoe Miller Lake to Barrington Lake 
Darien, GA Saturday, June 18th 
Senior Fishing Rodeo at A.H. Stephens State Park 
Crawfordville, GA Saturday, June 18th 
Exploring Your Native American Ancestry 
Calhoun, GA Saturday, June 18th 
Iron Pour and More at Red Top 
Cartersville, GA Saturday, June 18th 
 
 Music 
The Primitive Quartet in Concert 
Thomasville, GA Friday, June 17th 
Rome River Jam 
Rome, GA Saturday, June 18th 
Summer Concert Series on the McDonough Square 
McDonough, GA Saturday, June 18th 
Steel String Session in Concert 
Blue Ridge, GA Saturday, June 18th 
Angela Winbush and Keith Washington 
Riverdale, GA Saturday, June 18th 
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 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. #15: Go camping on Cumberland Island. Both developed and wilderness camping areas are available on this pristine island, where ample opportunities for fishing, hiking, swimming and wildlife viewing exist. 
For more things to do this weekend, check out ExploreGeorgia.org! 
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