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.
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.
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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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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