This weekend in Georgia, June 24-26, 2011

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This Weekend in Georgia
June 24 - June 26, 2011

In This Issue This Weekend At the State Parks Festivals Don't Break the Bank
Festivals

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.
Summer Music Weekends
Lookout Mountain, GA Thursday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 26th Enjoy some barbeque while listening to toe-tapping music with the New Binkley Brothers. Plus, see the amazing Birds of Prey show in Rock City's Critter Classroom, a rare opportunity to witness these powerful and majestic birds up close.

Keep reading to find out about some of the festivals that are happening this weekend.

Mountain Top Rodeo
Dahlonega, GA Friday, June 24th - Saturday, June 25th This event will be a highlight on the rodeo circuit for not only the world-class competitive action, but also for the breathtaking beauty of its North Georgia Mountain location.

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.

Dancin' on Depot
Hartwell, GA Friday, June 24th - Saturday, June 25th Come to Hartwell and get your toes tappin' and your feet dancin' at the annual streetdance. There will be live performances by renowned 'beach music' bands plus food and fun for the entire family!
Folk Art Family Reunion
Dawsonville, GA Saturday, June 25th - Sunday, June 26th Come meet many of the South's emerging folk artists, potters, wood carvers, metal sculptors and fabric artists at this annual event.

Mountain Fling
Blairsville, GA Saturday, June 25th - Sunday, June 26th This indoor show features juried fine arts and fine crafts handmade by local artisans. Find unique and one of a kind items, and explore the new outdoor garden area with garden art, objects, plants, containers and decorative items.

Flying High Circus at Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, GA Thursday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 26th The Florida State "Flying High" Circus is composed of talented college students who train and perform in the Circus as an extracurricular activity. They'll entertain you with trapeze acts, juggling routines, balancing acts, tight wire walks and more.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
McDonough, GA Thursday, June 23rd - Sunday, June 26th The Henry Players present the beloved story of Narnia. Four young adventurers playing hide-and-seek in the country home of an old professor stumble upon an enchanted wardrobe that takes them places they never dreamed existed.
At the State Parks
Nature at Night at Red Top
Cartersville, GA Friday, June 24th
Fun Friday at Indian Springs
Flovilla, GA Friday, June 24th
Fossils, Colorful Flyers and Big Ferry Hikes
Savannah, GA Friday, June 24th - Sunday, June 26th

Visting Artist Series at Unicoi - David Little
Helen, GA Saturday, June 25th - Sunday, June 26th
Close Encounters of the Bird Kind at Amicalola Falls
Dawsonville, GA Sunday, June 26th
Festivals
15th Annual AthFest Music and Arts Festival
Athens, GA Now through Sunday, June 26th
SummerFest
Sautee, GA Thursday, June 23rd - Saturday, July 23rd
Athens Sculpture Festival
Athens, GA Saturday, June 25th - Sunday, June 26th
City Lights Downtown Festival
Commerce, GA Saturday, June 25th

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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.
#43: Have a picnic at Lockerly Arboretum. Hiking trails, walking paths and ample spots to picnic are available at this 50-acre public garden. Go at your own pace, or schedule a guided tour.
For more things to do this weekend, check out ExploreGeorgia.org!

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