This weekend in Georgia, Sept. 2-5, 2011

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This Weekend in Georgia
September 2 - September 5, 2011

In This Issue This Weekend 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.
Labor Day Beach Bash
Tybee Island, GA Sunday, September 4th Enjoy the ocean breezes while live music fills the air from the Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion. There will be free live entertainment by the Swingin' Medallions and a fireworks display.

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

Chukkar Farms Concert Series
Alpharetta, GA Saturday, September 3rd This concert series kicks off its 5th year of bringing the best performing songwriters in America to Alpharetta. For this performance, Georgia's own James Casto is joined by Heather Morgan and Tim Buppert.

Georgia State Parks

Swim the Warm Springs - Dip Into the Past
Warm Springs, GA Saturday, September 3rd Monday, September 5th Swim in the historic pools built by President F.D. Roosevelt as a place for therapy. Normally kept empty for preservation, the shallow pools will be filled with naturally warm spring water.

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.

Sunset Tour on Billy's Lake
Fargo, GA Saturday, September 3rd Go where few have dared to go after dark - the Okefenokee Swamp. Watch the sunset over Billy's Lake, see the stars come out and catch a glimpse of Venus and Saturn. Spotlight for alligators and watch their eyes shine bright red.
River Street Labor Day Celebration
Savannah, GA Saturday, September 3rd - Sunday, September 4th Visit a plaza full of great artisans selling unique anddistinctive works ranging from simple crafts to fine art. Also enjoy DJs-to-Go, Repicci's Italian ices, Savannah Popcorn's kettle corn, cold beverages and more!

Festivals
Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival at Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain, GA Friday, September 2nd - Sunday, September 4th
Banks County Holiday Festival
Homer, GA Friday, September 2nd - Sunday, September 4th
Savannah Craft Brew Fest
Savannah, GA Friday, September 2nd - Sunday, September 4th
Pioneer Days
Cartersville, GA

Friday, September 2nd - Monday, September 5th
The Redneck Circus Country Festival
Abbeville, GA Friday, September 2nd - Monday, September 5th
Rockin' Revelry Last Days of Summer Festival
Sky Valley, GA Saturday, September 3rd - Sunday, September 4th
Mountain Heritage Festival
Blairsville, GA Saturday, September 3rd - Sunday, September 4th
Powers' Crossroads Country Fair & Art Festival
Newnan, GA Saturday, September 3rd - Monday, September 5th
First Willow Hill Heritage Festival
Portal, GA Saturday, September 3rd - Sunday, September 4th
Moss Oak Plantation Country Crafts Festival
Newnan, GA Saturday, September 3rd - Sunday, September 4th
Flatlanders Frolic
Lakeland, GA Saturday, September 3rd - Sunday, September 4th
Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival
Kingsland, GA Saturday, September 3rd - Monday, September 5th

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. #40: Visit the Madison Historic District. Old South charm drips like molasses in this mecca of all things genteel. Grab a complimentary walking guide, experience the town's legendary charm and refresh with ice cream at the delectable Scoops.
For more things to do this weekend, check out ExploreGeorgia.org!
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