HOT SUMMER DAYS – only two weeks left til school starts. Our high school band members are learning new music and routines, last minute dips in the lake – and the All Star game is on tonight!.
JULY CALENDAR
REGISTER NOW FOR STRIDE (formerly SOLE KIDZ) RUNNING CLUB Visit https://secure.rec1.com/GA/kennesaw-ga/catalog Select Youth. Scroll down to Youth Athletics and select Stride KIDZ Running Program to register for the next session. The session begins Aug 8 and ends Oct 25. All details are online. Register now til its full.
WEDNESDAYS July 23 | 6:30 PM – 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.
FRI JULY 25 GLOVER PARK CONCERT SERIES The Stranger featuring Mike Santoro – A Billy Joel Tribute Band. Attendees can bring a picnic or dine in one of the many fine restaurants located on the square. All concerts begin at 8:00 on the last Friday of each month, April – September. *Exception, August date is the 4th Friday. The concerts are held at Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square 50 N. Park Square, Marietta GA 30060. Free street parking, City Hall parking deck, 205 Lawrence St and the Care Here of Marietta parking lot, 268 Lawrence St. https://www.mariettaga.gov/1462/Downtown-Parking
More information online at www.facebook.com/GloverParkConcertSeries.
SAT AND SUN JULY 26 and 27 VINTAGE GLASS SHOW AND SALE at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta, 30060. The show features: glass displays, repairs and identification. Seminars and live demonstrations. Sponsored by the Peach State Depression Glass Club. 2-day Admission: $8.00. The show opens at 10:00 am both days. For more information visit www.psdgc.com.
SAT JULY 26 ACWORTH’S BIG RIG BACK TO SCHOOL BASH will be held at Logan Park from 10:00 am til 2:00 pm. The City of Acworth is excited to bring you a new touch-a-truck style event that will combine local businesses and the “Big Rigs” you see on the roads every day! This back-to-school bash will take place at Logan Farm Park on Saturday, July 26. We will have a “silent hour” from 9am – 10am with limited lights, sirens and sounds for our sensitive populations. From 10am – 2pm be ready for all the lights, sirens, horns and more! Food trucks will be present.
SAT JULY 26 SOUTHERN MUSEUM’S RAILROAD RENDEVOUS The popular Railroad Rendezvous event returns to the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History on Saturday, July 26. The day-long celebration of railroads and transportation features blacksmithing demonstrations, ham radio and telegraph displays, and an interactive model train exhibit. A special children’s area will highlight historic railroad jobs, including an interactive typewriter display. Guests can also take part in the “Board the General Experience,” stepping aboard the historic General locomotive from the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase of 1862. This tour costs $5 per person; children 2 and under are free. Proceeds support the Kennesaw Museum Foundation. All other activities are included with regular museum admission: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for children. VISIT https://southernmuseum.org/,
WED JULY 30 CHRISTMAS IN JULY GIVE BACK NIGHT sponsored by Cobb Christmas. Santa Yates, Alpine Elf, and the board of directors for Cobb Christmas invite you to join the 2025 Kick-Off Giving Season! Celebrate Christmas in July on Wednesday, 7/30/2025, 5-8pm, at Glover Park Brewery! Santa and Alpine with be on hand for pictures, Steve Johnson will provide music, and of course Glover Park will have brew and sodas. A collection box will be provided for toy donations, so “Bring a Toy and Share the Joy!” GLOVER PARK BREWERY is located at 65 Atlanta St SE, Marietta, GA 30060.
AUGUST
FRI AUG 1. the First Friday Concert Series welcomes 96K to the Main Street Plaza stage. Known for their energetic performances that blend pop, rock, and soul, 96K delivers a dynamic and engaging live music experience. With a talented lineup of musicians and vocalists, the band creates an electric atmosphere perfect for a summer evening in Downtown Kennesaw. The concert runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and is free to attend. Guests can enjoy local food and drinks while soaking in the music. VIP seating is available for purchase at kennesaw-downtown-merchants-association.square.site.
MONDAY AUG 4 – SCHOOLS START IN COBB COUNTY
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.
FRI & SAT AUG 15 AND 16 PIGS & PEACHES BBQ FESTIVAL 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.
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 he’d 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.
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.
ONGOING
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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