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AUGUST 2012 Compiled by bobbi otis Cardboard boats take over Lake Oconee’s Village Pond V Complimentary wine tasting and music on the deck. helenga.org. (706) 878-0542. Garlic Fest 2012, Aug. 25, LoganBerry Heritage Farm, Cleveland. Garlic, chefs, creative food, cooking demonstrations, tastings, live music, artisans. loganberryheritagefarm.com. (706) 348-6068. Tri Toccoa YMCA Du/Sprint Olympic, Aug. 25, Georgia Baptist Conference Center, Toccoa. Triathlon and duathlon race options. ytriseries.com. (706) 886-9622. Young Harris Art Fest, Aug. 25-26, Mayors Park, Young Harris. Pottery, fused glass, fine art, wood turning, fabric art, jewelry, soaps, candles, woodworking, photography. robin robertspromotions.com. (706) 897-6179. Mithril and the King-O’Sullivan Irish Dancers, Aug. 26, Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, Rabun. Celtic celebration of music and dancing. rabunmusicfestival.com. (706) 746-6226. isitors to Lake Oconee will be seeing more than pontoon and fishing boats floating in its waters this month. Fiberglass hulls are replaced by corrugated cardboard, and screws are swapped for tape, caulk and other adhesives. This unlikely assortment of materials helps form the fleet of watercraft in Oconee Performing Arts Society’s 4th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta & World’s Fastest Cardboard Kayak Challenge. Contestants man their vessels on Aug. 11 at Village Pond on Lake Oconee with a crew of one to 10 in search of uniquely named awards such as The Black Pearl, Second Hand Rose and The Third Wheel. This family-friendly event draws more than 5,000 people annually. For more information, contact the Oconee Performing Arts Society at (706) 476-6000 or visit opas.org. —Bobbi Otis Designates a Civil War event ATLANTA METRO “Smoke on the Mountain,” Aug. 1-5, Earl Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta. Bluegrass revival. earlsmithstrand.org. (770) 293-0080. “The Tortoise, the Hare & Other Aesop’s Fables,” Aug. 2-Sept. 9, Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta. Family series adapted and directed by Michael Haverty. puppet.org. (404) 873-3391. Summer Concert Series: Moby Dick, Aug. 3, Thrasher Park, Norcross. Rock music under the stars. norcrossga.net. (678) 421-2024. 60th Annual Old Soldier’s Day Parade, Aug. 4, Alpharetta City Hall, Alpharetta. Marching bands, military units, floats, clowns, food. alpharetta.ga.us. (678) 297-6000. Alpharetta City Band Salutes Old Soldiers, Aug. 4, Alpharetta City Hall, Alpharetta. Patriotic music honoring veterans from all wars. alpharettaband.com. (770) 475-9684. Old Soldier’s Day Race, Aug. 4, Wills Park, Alpharetta. 5K and 10K races. alpharetta. ga.us. (678) 297-6160. HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY Bowdon Founders Day, Aug. 3-4, downtown, Bowdon. A parade, music, arts and crafts await. carrollcountyhistory.org. (770) 258-8980. Tom Clayton Memorial Car Cruise and Downtown Summer Concert, Aug. 4, Friendship Plaza, Cartersville. Babe’s Bayou is performing. cartersvillechamber.chamber master.com. (770) 382-1466. Mountain Music Series, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville. Bring a seat to enjoy a different musical guest each night. gastateparks.org/redtop mountain. (770) 975-0055. NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS The Swingin’ Medallions in concert, Aug. 3, Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, Gainesville. The band’s high-energy style has made them a 50-year Southern tradition. theartscouncil.net. (770) 534-2787. 16th Annual Dillard Bluegrass & Barbeque Festival, Aug. 3-4, Dillard. Listen to authentic bluegrass and shop for crafts while sampling barbecue from around the country. dillardbbq.org. (706) 746-2690. Celebrate Smokey Bear’s Birthday, Aug. 4, Anna Ruby Falls, Helen. Visits with Smokey Bear, plus educational programs, refreshments. (706) 878-1448. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Special 16th Annual Kiwanis Rodeo, Aug. 17-18, Performance, Aug. 5, Rabun Gap NacoochKiwanis Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge. Bull riding, ee School, Rabun. rabunmusicfestival.com. saddle bronc riding, calf roping and more. (706) 746-6226. blueridgemountains.com. (706) 632-6644. Rabun County Farm Winery Day, Aug. Blue Ridge Numismatic Association 11, Tiger Mountain Vineyards, Stonewall Coin Show, Aug. 17-19, Northwest Trade Creek Vineyards and Eshcol Vineyards, and Convention Center, Dalton. Over 200 Tiger. tigerwine.com; stonewallcreek.com. dealers will be available, and educational (706) 782-4777. seminars offered. brna.org. (321) 427-6474. Mill Town Music Hall 2012, Aug. 17, 23, Mill Town Music Hall, Bremen. Family entertainment, Oak Ridge Boys, Harold Shedd Tribute. visitharalson.org. (770) 537-6455. Flintknapping at Etowah, Aug. 25, Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site, Cartersville. Learn how to make arrowheads, spear points and knives from an expert. gastateparks.org/etowahindianmounds. (770) 387-3747. 10 Destination Helen Motorcycle Rally, Aug. 16-19, city park, Helen. Bands, bikes, vendor village. destinationhelen.com. (706) 206-1686. Gold City in Concert, Aug. 18, Lavonia Cultural Center, Lavonia. Southern Gospel music. goldcityqt.com. (706) 356-1855. Swinging in the Vines Music Series, Aug. 18, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards, Sautee. More online at www.georgiamagazine.org Run for Wounded Warriors, Aug. 4, historic downtown, Kennesaw. One-mile and 5K races; proceeds go to support the Wounded Warrior Project. runforwoundedwarriors.org. (770) 966-1818. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Georgia Magazine - August 2012

Georgia Magazine - August 2012
Contents
Viewpoint
Mailbox
Liberty Notes
Georgia News
Festival Guide
Calendar of Events
Currents
Ready, Set, Get Prepared
Georgia Farmers Return to Their Roots
Around Georgia
Picture This?
My Georgia
Georgia Gardens
Georgia Cooks
Snapshot

Georgia Magazine - August 2012