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| December |
Bell Tower Bash - 12/31/2008
New Years Eve Celebration on the town square in Buchanan. Live music and fireworks. Held every even year. Admission: free Parking fee: free
Phone: 770-646-8978 - Location: Downtown Buchanan, Buchanan, GA 30113 |
Rock City's Enchanted Garden of Lights - 12/26 - 1/2/2009 at 6 pm - 9 pm
For the holiday season, Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights is a family tradition. Open nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., except for Christmas Eve night. This award-winning, light extravaganza features more than 25 holiday scenes and nearly a million lights that transform the gardens’ natural daytime splendor into a nocturnal fantasyland. Enjoy gingerbread cookie decorating, hot cocoa and nightly Music Under the Moon entertainment. Group rates available.
Admission: $15.95 adults/$8.95 child (3-12).
Phone: 800-854-0675 - Address: Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 - Directions: I-75 to Chattanooga, take I-24 west, Exit 178 south into Georgia. Follow the signs to Rock City. |
| January |
Silver Comet Trail Community Bicycle Program - 1/1 - 1/30/2009 at 8 am - dusk, daily
By registering at the library, riders can get an access card for daily use of a bicycle on the trail. The bikes are available at Seaborn Jones Memorial Park, by the trailhead.
Phone: 770-684-3022 - Address:Rockmart Public Library, 134 W. Elm St., Rockmart, GA 30153 |
Rock City's Enchanted MAiZE - 1/2-1/4, 1/9-1/11, 1/16-1/18, 1/23-1/25 & 1/30-1/31/2009
Challenge your skills with a visit to the Enchanted Maize Maze. Enjoy 10 acres of fall fun as you weave your way through the twists and turns of this amazing cornfield maze. Also Rock City’s historic birdhouse barn, tractor-pulled hayrides, and food. Enjoy special live music Saturday & Sunday afternoons along with children's face painting and inflatables. Evenings in October get scary with the Forest of Fear in 3D! Visit enchantedmaze.com for the latest event happenings. Admission: $9 adult/$7 child (4-12) until 5pm $10 adult & child after 6pm
Phone: 800-854-0675 - Address:271 Old Chattanooga Valley Road, Flintstone, GA 30725 Directions: I-75 to Chattanooga, take I-24 west, Exit 178 south into Georgia. Follow the signs to Rock City. |
| February |
Silver Comet Trail Community Bicycle Program - 2/1 - 2/30/2009 at 8 am - dusk, daily
By registering at the library, riders can get an access card for daily use of a bicycle on the trail. The bikes are available at Seaborn Jones Memorial Park, by the trailhead.
Phone: 770-684-3022 - Address:Rockmart Public Library, 134 W. Elm St., Rockmart, GA 30153 |
Rock City's Enchanted MAiZE - 2/1, 2/6 - 2/8, 2/13 - 2/15, 2/20 - 2/22, 2/27 & 2/28/2009
Challenge your skills with a visit to the Enchanted Maize Maze. Enjoy 10 acres of fall fun as you weave your way through the twists and turns of this amazing cornfield maze. Also Rock City’s historic birdhouse barn, tractor-pulled hayrides, and food. Enjoy special live music Saturday & Sunday afternoons along with children's face painting and inflatables. Evenings in October get scary with the Forest of Fear in 3D! Visit enchantedmaze.com for the latest event happenings. Admission: $9 adult/$7 child (4-12) until 5pm $10 adult & child after 6pm
Phone: 800-854-0675 - Address:271 Old Chattanooga Valley Road, Flintstone, GA 30725 Directions: I-75 to Chattanooga, take I-24 west, Exit 178 south into Georgia. Follow the signs to Rock City. |
| March |
Silver Comet Trail Community Bicycle Program - 3/1 - 3/31/2009 at 8 am - dusk, daily
By registering at the library, riders can get an access card for daily use of a bicycle on the trail. The bikes are available at Seaborn Jones Memorial Park, by the trailhead.
Phone: 770-684-3022 - Address:Rockmart Public Library, 134 W. Elm St., Rockmart, GA 30153 |
Rock City's Enchanted MAiZE - 3/1, 3/6 - 3/8, 3/13 - 3/15, 3/20 - 3/22 & 3/27 - 3/29/2009
Challenge your skills with a visit to the Enchanted Maize Maze. Enjoy 10 acres of fall fun as you weave your way through the twists and turns of this amazing cornfield maze. Also Rock City’s historic birdhouse barn, tractor-pulled hayrides, and food. Enjoy special live music Saturday & Sunday afternoons along with children's face painting and inflatables. Evenings in October get scary with the Forest of Fear in 3D! Visit enchantedmaze.com for the latest event happenings. Admission: $9 adult/$7 child (4-12) until 5pm $10 adult & child after 6pm
Phone: 800-854-0675 - Address:271 Old Chattanooga Valley Road, Flintstone, GA 30725 Directions: I-75 to Chattanooga, take I-24 west, Exit 178 south into Georgia. Follow the signs to Rock City. |
Artifact Identification Day - 3/21/2009 at 10 AM - 4 PM
A professional archaeologist will be available to date and identify artifacts brought in by visitors. $2.50-$5. Phone: 770-387-3747 - Location: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 - Directions: 5 miles southwest of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs. |
| April |
Rock City's Enchanted MAiZE - 4/3 - 4/5, 4/10 - 4/12, 4/17 - 4/19 & 4/24 - 4/26/2009
Challenge your skills with a visit to the Enchanted Maize Maze. Enjoy 10 acres of fall fun as you weave your way through the twists and turns of this amazing cornfield maze. Also Rock City’s historic birdhouse barn, tractor-pulled hayrides, and food. Enjoy special live music Saturday & Sunday afternoons along with children's face painting and inflatables. Evenings in October get scary with the Forest of Fear in 3D! Visit enchantedmaze.com for the latest event happenings. Admission: $9 adult/$7 child (4-12) until 5pm $10 adult & child after 6pm
Phone: 800-854-0675 - Address:271 Old Chattanooga Valley Road, Flintstone, GA 30725 Directions: I-75 to Chattanooga, take I-24 west, Exit 178 south into Georgia. Follow the signs to Rock City. |
Great Etowah Adventure - 4/18/2009 at 10 AM - 4 PM
Join us for demonstrations of native peoples skills. Contribute to the Friends of Etowah with a delicious barbecue in the picnic area. Phone: 770-387-3747 - Location: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 - Directions: 5 miles southwest of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs. |
| May |
Rock City's Enchanted MAiZE - 5/1 - 5/3, 5/8 - 5/10, 5/15 - 5/17, 5/22 - 5/24 & 5/29/2009
Challenge your skills with a visit to the Enchanted Maize Maze. Enjoy 10 acres of fall fun as you weave your way through the twists and turns of this amazing cornfield maze. Also Rock City’s historic birdhouse barn, tractor-pulled hayrides, and food. Enjoy special live music Saturday & Sunday afternoons along with children's face painting and inflatables. Evenings in October get scary with the Forest of Fear in 3D! Visit enchantedmaze.com for the latest event happenings. Admission: $9 adult/$7 child (4-12) until 5pm $10 adult & child after 6pm
Phone: 800-854-0675 - Address:271 Old Chattanooga Valley Road, Flintstone, GA 30725 Directions: I-75 to Chattanooga, take I-24 west, Exit 178 south into Georgia. Follow the signs to Rock City. |
Native Grasses and Wildflower Nature Walk - 5/23/2009 at 1:30 AM - 4 PM
Join experts as we identify various native grasses and flowers. $2.50-$5
Phone: 770-387-3747 - Location: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 - Directions: 5 miles southwest of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs. |
| June |
Children's Fishing Rodeo 6/6/2009 at 9 AM - 12 PM
Children 15 and younger can bring their own fishing gear to catch a limit of five catfish from a well-stocked lake. $3 parking. Phone: 706-857-0826 - Location: James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park, 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd, Summerville, GA 30747 - Directions: 3 miles southeast of Summerville on Sloppy Floyd Lake Road via U.S. Hwy. 27. |
Day of Discovery at Etowah - 6/6/2009 at 10 AM - 4 PM
Recent findings at Etowah Indian Mounds will be discussed by site archaeologists Adam King and Kent Reilly. $2.50-$5. Phone: 770-387-3747 - Address: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 - Directions: 5 miles southwest of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs. |
Senior Citizen Fishing Rodeo 6/13/2009 at 9 AM - 12 PM
Ladies and gentlemen 65 and older can enjoy using their skills to bring in the largest catfish. Bring your own bait. $3 parking. Phone: 706-857-0826 - Location: James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park, 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd, Summerville, GA 30747 - Directions: 3 miles southeast of Summerville on Sloppy Floyd Lake Road via U.S. Hwy. 27. |
Junior Ranger Day Camp - 6/16 - 6/18/2009 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am
This three-day camp for ages 9-12 includes a snake program, dig boxes for junior archaeologists and nature walks. Campers will work toward earning a Junior Ranger badge. Register in advance. $15. Phone: 770-387-3747 - Address: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 - Located 5 miles SW of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs. |
Indian Flute and Dancing - 6/27/2009 at 10 AM - 4 PM
Cherokee artist Tommy Wildcat will perform a flute concert. Dancers and drummers will provide entertainment throughout the day while inviting participation from the public. Wear your dancing shoes. $2.50-$5. Phone: 770-387-3747 - Location: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 - Directions: 5 miles southwest of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs. |
| August |
Flint Knapping - 8/29/2009 at 10 AM - 4 PM
Flintknapping is the making of projectile points from different types of stone. See demonstrations of this ancient art. $2.50-$5. Phone: 770-387-3747 - Location: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 - Directions: 5 miles southwest of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs. |
| September |
Lecture Series: Georgia's Indian Heritage - 9/12/2009 at 2:30 PM - 4 PM
Lecture by noted historian, Dr. Max White, on prehistoric Creek and Cherokee Indians of north Georgia. 2.50-5. Phone: 770-387-3747 - Location: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 - Directions: 5 miles southwest of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs. |
| October |
Skills of the Past - 10/3/2009 at 10 AM - 4 PM
Weaponry, flintknapping, basketweaving and pottery-making -- all crafts essential to the survival of the Native Americans of the Southeast -- will be demonstrated. $2.50-$5.
Phone: 770-387-3747 - Location: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 - Directions: 5 miles southwest of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs. |
Torch Light Tour of the Ancient City - 10/3/2009 at 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Step back into ancient times as you walk along a torch-lit path and illuminated mounds. The 3/4-mile tour includes walking 134 steps to the top of 67-feet-high Mound A, the temple mound of the Etowah chief. $2.50-$5. Phone: 770-387-3747 - Location: Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, 813 Indian Mounds Rd., S.W., Cartersville, GA 30120 - Directions: 5 miles southwest of I-75 exit #288. Follow brown directional signs. |
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