HOT SUMMER DAYS – School has started Our high school band members are learning new music and routines, last minute dips in the lake – and energy is running high in our community.
AUGUST CALENDAR
REGISTER NOW FOR WITCHES AND FRIENDS PADDLE. Gearing up for Halloween, the Lake Acworth Dragons play host to a whimsical spectacle—witches, warlocks, and their friends gliding across the water on standup paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes. Participants (ages 14 and up) should dress in spooky attire and decorate their boards with skeletons, spiders, and eerie props. Even pets can join in the aquatic mischief, making this a truly spellbinding community gathering. The event will feature food trucks and local vendor booths. There will be raffles, as well as prizes for the best costumes and best decorated crafts. Paid registration is required and will open August 2: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/lakeacworthdbc. Link to register is under upcoming events
Registration includes a branded dry bag, coffee mug, and pin. Additional branded merch (caps, shirts, and more) can be purchased here: https://shop.printyourcause.com/…/lake-acworth-dragons….This event takes place Sat October 18 at 9:00 am at Cauble Park, Acworth. 4483 Beach St. NW, Acworth, GA 30101.
NOW THROUGH AUGUST 31 METRO MONTAGE XXV Marietta Cobb Museum. Metro Montage XXV is the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art’s 25th annual juried exhibition featuring all types of genre, medium, style, subject matter, concept, and technique in art. Metro Montage XXV will feature over 100 works of fine art by contemporary artists from across the country, showcasing the diversity and skill within our nation’s culture. VISIT https://mariettacobbartmuseum.org/ for more information. The museum is located 30 Atlanta Street, SE Marietta, GA 30060
WED AUG 13 | 6:30 PM – KENNESAW’S TOWN HALL MEETING at Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Dr. The City of Kennesaw invites residents to attend upcoming town hall meetings to discuss a proposed ordinance that would allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in residential zoning districts. These sessions will include an overview of the proposal, live polling, and opportunities for Q&A. AUD’S are tiny homes placed in your backyard, for a family member or friend to live in.
THUR AUG 14 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Mommy & Me AT THE SOUTHERN MUSEUM: Let’s Go to the Lake This week explore all the ways to travel over water. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities.Mommy & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short class at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time, a movement activity and hands-on interactive lessons associated with the weekly theme. The Jolley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. The year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is free for Museum members. Registration is not required.
FRI & SAT AUG 15 AND 16 PIGS & PEACHES BBQ FESTIVAL HOURS: FRI 6-10, SAT 10-10 Celebrating its 25th year, the Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival has become a signature summer tradition for food lovers, music fans and craft beer enthusiasts. With dozens of vendors, exhibitors and barbecue teams, the event delivers two full days of live entertainment, cool drinks and big flavor. This year’s Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival will be held at the United Bankshares Amphitheater. Moving from Adams Park to the Amphitheater creates more space and will upgrade the live music experience for the attendees. At the heart of the festival is a Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned competition, officially recognized as part of the Georgia BBQ Championship series. Additional contests include the Backyard cook-off, the Anything Butt competition and the Peach Dessert challenge. More than $16,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. For more information: VISIT https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pigsandpeaches/
SAT AUG 16 TASTING EXPERIENCE AT PIGS & PEACHES BBQ FESITVAL 12-4 PM The Tasting Experience is new to this year’s Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, serving up peach and BBQ-inspired bites on Saturday, August 16, from 12 to 4 PM at the Main Street Plaza. Sample your way through local flavor from Honeysuckle Biscuits and Bakery, Alcohol Heroes, All That Jazz BBQ & Soul Food, Big Shanty Smokehouse, CC’s BBQ Lounge, Dawgs Smokin’ Hawgs BBQ, Gaston Street Eats, Ironhead Barbeque, Pisano’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen and With Gritz. Each vendor will offer a 1 oz. sample with a creative twist. Tickets are $21 in advance and spots are limited. Get yours now:https://secure.rec1.com/GA/kennesaw-ga/catalog? CLICK ON Special Events and then Pigs & Peaches to register.
WED AUG 20, 2025. City of Acworth’s Senior Luncheon: Senior luncheons are held at Acworth Community Center. The August luncheon is Wednesday August 20. Register online at www.acworthparksandrecreation.org. Join us every third Wednesday of the month for the City of Acworth’s Senior Luncheon. Come join us for lunch and Bingo. This program is free to City Residents 55 and up, but you must register to attend. Registration closes 1 week before the luncheon.
Visit www.acworthparksandrecreation.org, navigate to the menu on left, click on register or reserve now. Select Senior from Age Group and then click on Senior Luncheon under Active Adult Programs. Presently taking reservations for Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
SAT AUG 23 ACWORTH BOOK & STORYTELLING FESTIVAL hosted by Acworth Cultural Arts will be held at the Roberts School, 4681 School Street, Acworth from 10:00 am til 3:00 pm. Join us for a day celebrating the power of words! This year’s festival brings together an exciting mix of local and regional authors across a variety of genres, professional storytellers, vendors, and a dynamic panel discussion — all centered around the 2025 theme: “Ink & Echo: Writing the stories. Speaking the truth.” Whether you’re a reader, writer, or lover of stories in all forms, the Acworth Book & Storytelling Festival offers something for everyone. Come be inspired, meet fellow book lovers, and explore the art of storytelling in its many voices. Admission is FREE and open to all ages. Visit acworthculturalarts.org.
SAT AUG 30 ACWORTH’S DOWNTOWN CLASSIC CAR CRUISE On Saturday, August 30, Acworth will host a Classic Car Cruise in Downtown Acworth. The event will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Logan Farm Park (4405 Cherokee Street). The Lake City Cruisers partner with the City and the downtown Acworth merchants to hold these Classic Car Cruises. The event is free to the public. A $5 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the cruise. All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an all-inclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth. For more information contact Daulton Hill at DHill@acworth-ga.gov or call 770-917-1234.
MON SEPT 8 Ron Asby American Legion Post 304 GOLF TOURNAMENT The annual Ron Asby American Legion Post 304 Golf Tournament will be held Monday, September 8, 2025 at Dogwood Golf Club, Austell, GA. Breakfast is served at 0730hrs followed by Registration and Range balls beginning at 0800hrs. Shotgun start is at 0900hrs. The foursome fee is $500.00; $125.00 single player. Numerous Sponsorships are available to include Tee signs. Please contact Jim Blake at JLB012045@bellsouth.net; or 770 314-7940. Proceeds go directly to support our local veteran charities in and around Acworth and Kennesaw.
SAT SEPT 27 Ready, Set, Run into Fall! The Harvest Hustle 5K returns to Downtown Kennesaw on Saturday, September 27, and it’s your chance to soak in crisp autumn vibes while racing through scenic Swift-Cantrell Park! Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just showing up for the fun, this festive fall run is perfect for all levels.
The race starts in front of Kennesaw First Baptist Church. Register online now at www.kennesawgrandprix.com.
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MON KENNESAW FARMER’S MARKET OPENS Monday, May 5, at the city-owned parking lot at the corner of Main Street and Moon Station Road. The market will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. every Monday through August 25, with the exception of May 27 (Memorial Day) when the market will be closed.Shoppers can look forward to a variety of fresh produce, local vegetables, fruits, baked goods and specialty items provided by area farmers and makers. This event offers a unique opportunity to support local vendors while enjoying a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.In case of inclement weather, the market will proceed rain or shine unless safety concerns require cancellation. Updates will be posted on the Kennesaw Farmers Market Facebook page.
THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH ACWORTH’S Senior Luncheon Join us every third Wednesday of the month for lunch and bingo at the City of Acworth’s Senior Luncheon This program is FREE to all City of Acworth seniors and $10.00 to all outside the city limits. You must RSVP to attend. Reservations will be accepted the week prior to the event. The event is the 3rd Wednesday of the Month at the Acworth Community Center (4361 Cherokee Street Acworth, Ga 30101) RSVP: (770) 917-1234
FRI Acworth Farmers Market will take place on Friday mornings between April 5 and October 25 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The market is located in the Logan Farm Park Expansion, located at 4405 Cherokee Street in Acworth. Market customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh-baked bread, pies, cakes, honey, and jams to choose from each week. This year’s market will be bigger and better than previous years and shoppers won’t believe the selection of homegrown goodies! The Acworth Farmer’s Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority.
SAT The Marietta Square Artisan Market is an open-air showcase of locally-created fine art and premium hand-crafted goods. It is held every Saturday from 9 am until 2 pm from March to December. Enjoy the paintings, drawings, and photography of fine artists settled alongside skilled craftspeople who feature an eclectic roster of distinctive goods including fire pits, cutting boards, terraria, pens, and fine jewelry. Located in the parking lot beside the Marietta Square Market, this art ecosystem connects local fine artists and artisans with the community adding culture and charm to the Historic Marietta Square experience.
SAT MARIETTA FARMER’S MARKET. Year round on Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Takes up residence on 41 MILL STREET between Powder Springs and the Square.. Market customers have a variety of produce to choose from including heirloom tomatoes, fruits and vegetables that are rarely, available from the grocery store. Plus staples such as potatoes, onions, tomatoes, squash, beans, amazing cut flower arrangements, local honey, herbal soaps, whole grain breads, fudge pies, jelly, jam and preserves. Contact Market Director Johnny Fulmer at 770-499-9393 or Jfulmer@churchstreetmarket.com or visit mariettasquarefarmersmarket.com.
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