Events for Douglas County GA
New Manchester History Hike this Saturday, Sept 26, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) focuses on the history of the Sweetwater Creek valley. Highlights of the tour include going inside the impressive Civil War era textile mill ruins and seeing the beautiful whitewater rapids.
Programming fees are $2 for adults and $1 for children under 18, plus the $5 ParkPass fee. For more information on any Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park programs, please visit the Interpretive Center, gastateparks.org or call Don Scarbrough, Jr. at (770) 732-5871.
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 10:00am to 12:00 pm
Learn More: Sweetwater Creek State Park
Contact: Don Scarbrough, Jr – 770.732.5871
Overnight Lake Fishing & Camping this weekend
Location: Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA
Take the family on a mini-adventure less than 15 miles from Atlanta. Bring a pop-up tent, sleeping bag, smacks and your fishing pole, and get ready to catch bass, bream and catfish all night. Participants will post near the bait shop parking log. Register in advance.
Cost is $10 for each participant and there is a $5 ParkPass fee. For more information on any Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park programs, please visit the Interpretive Center, gastateparks.org or call Don Scarbrough, Jr. at (770) 732-5871.
Date/Time: From 10:00 pm Sunday, September 27 until 7:00 am Monday, September 28
Learn More: Sweetwater Creek State Park
Contact: Don Scarbrough, Jr – 770.732.5871
Celebrate National Public Lands Day this Saturday, Sept 26, from 9:00am – 1:00pm at Sweetwater Creek State Park
Location: Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA
Come celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering at Sweetwater Creek Park. You can plant plugs of Little Bluestem, Split-Beard Bluestem, and other native grasses around the Interpretive Center; cut/spray Chinese Privet, Autumn Olive on Nature Trails; trail maintenance and clean up. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided.
Please call in advance to sign up for your preferred project.
There is a $5 ParkPass fee. For more information on any Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park programs, please visit the Interpretive Center, gastateparks.org or call Don Scarbrough, Jr. at (770) 732-5871.
Date/Time: Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Learn More: Sweetwater Creek State Park
Contact: Don Scarbrough, Jr – 770.732.5871
New Manchester History Hike this Saturday, Sept 19, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) focuses on the history of the Sweetwater Creek valley. Highlights of the tour include going inside the impressive Civil War era textile mill ruins and seeing the beautiful whitewater rapids.
Programming fees are $2 for adults and $1 for children under 18, plus the $5 ParkPass fee. For more information on any Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park programs, please visit the Interpretive Center, gastateparks.org or call Don Scarbrough, Jr. at (770) 732-5871.
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 10:00am to 12:00 pm
Learn More: Sweetwater Creek State Park
Contact: Don Scarbrough, Jr – 770.732.5871
New Manchester Days Festival is this weekend
Location: Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA
Commemorate life in New Manchester, a Civil War-era mill community, with history tours of the five story ruins. Civil War re-enactors, artifact displays and living history presentations. There will also be a reptile program Saturday at noon and food is available on both Saturday & Sunday.
There is a $5 ParkPass fee. For more information on any Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park programs, please visit the Interpretive Center, gastateparks.org or call Don Scarbrough, Jr. at (770) 732-5871.
Dates:
Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, September 20 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Learn More: Sweetwater Creek State Park
Contact: Don Scarbrough, Jr – 770.732.5871
Tour the Green Building this Sunday, Sept 13, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location: Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA
Sweetwater Creek State Park’s Interpretive Center/Museum is one of the most environmentally responsible buildings anywhere. It has received the highest possible LEED certification (Platinum) from the U.S. Green Building Council. Learn about sustainability, green buildings, and what makes this one so special.
Programming fees are $5 for participant, plus the $5 ParkPass fee. For more information on any Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park programs, please visit the Interpretive Center, gastateparks.org or call Don Scarbrough, Jr. at (770) 732-5871.
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Learn More: Sweetwater Creek State Park
Contact: Don Scarbrough, Jr – 770.732.5871
New Manchester History Hike this Saturday, Sept 12, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) focuses on the history of the Sweetwater Creek valley. Highlights of the tour include going inside the impressive Civil War era textile mill ruins and seeing the beautiful whitewater rapids.
Programming fees are $2 for adults and $1 for children under 18, plus the $5 ParkPass fee. For more information on any Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park programs, please visit the Interpretive Center, gastateparks.org or call Don Scarbrough, Jr. at (770) 732-5871.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 10:00am to 12:00 pm
Learn More: Sweetwater Creek State Park
Contact: Don Scarbrough, Jr – 770.732.5871
Villa Rica Gold Rush Festival 2009, Saturday, Sept 12th, 2009
Come to Historic Downtown Villa Rica along Main Street and celebrate the prospectors who found gold in Villa Rica.
The festival encompasses a a 5k road race, a community parade, handcrafted clothing, crafts and works of art, good food, and an evening concert.
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:30 am | 5k Road Race Register through Active.com | 206 North Avenue Downtown Villa Rica, GA (across from VR United Methodist Church) |
| 10:00 am | Parade | |
| 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Festival | |
| 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Concert | Main Street |
For More Information:
www.villaricatourism.com or email Goldrush@villarica.org
To learn more about any of these activities:
5k Road Race: Rusty Dean 770.459.6778
Parade & Entertainment: Jerry Doyal 770.459.3822
Vendors: 770.456.4224
New Manchester History Hike this Saturday, Sept 5, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA
This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) focuses on the history of the Sweetwater Creek valley. Highlights of the tour include going inside the impressive Civil War era textile mill ruins and seeing the beautiful whitewater rapids.
Programming fees are $2 for adults and $1 for children under 18, plus the $5 ParkPass fee. For more information on any Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park programs, please visit the Interpretive Center, gastateparks.org or call Don Scarbrough, Jr. at (770) 732-5871.
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2009 from 10:00am to 12:00 pm
Learn More: Sweetwater Creek State Park
Contact: Don Scarbrough, Jr – 770.732.5871
West Georgia Hot Air Balloon Festival is coming up!
Location: Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex, 1605 Highway 61.
The Villa Rica Parks & Recreation Department hosts the 1st annual West Georgia Hot Air Balloon Festival. There’ll be more than 15 balloon pilots and crews from across the eastern United States to race. Come to see the races and face painting, inflatable water slide, full Atlanta Braves Mobile Experience, the full Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers Experiences. Live bands will perform from 6:00 to 10:00 pm.
Date: August 7, 2009 (from 5:00pm-10:00pm) ; August 8, 2009 (from 10am – 10:00pm)
Contact: Kimberly Stovall, 678.840.5959