Category: Festivities

CONCERTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2015 North GA State Fair

The 83rd Annual Superior Plumbing North Georgia State Fair will take place Thursday, September 24, – Sunday, October 4, at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Attracting nearly 300,000 people from throughout metro Atlanta, North Georgia and surrounding states, the…

Marietta Art Walk – Friday Aug 7

ABOUT FACE dk Gallery’s August portraiture show titled About Face explores the change in direction or attitude of traditional portraiture throughout history to the fresh, contemporary styles of today. All are invited to attend this highly anticipated show on Friday,…

58th Annual Miss Cobb County Scholarship Pageant

Set to the theme, “I Love Cobb,” the 58th annual Miss Cobb County Scholarship Pageant will feature 14 outstanding  young women competing for over $30,000 in cash scholarships and prizes at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, Cobb County Civic Center,…

Chick-fil-A Invites Customers to Show Their Spots, Eat Free on July 14

  Chick-fil-A is issuing a cattle call.  As part of the Atlanta-based restaurant chain’s annual Cow Appreciation Day® celebration, Chick-fil-A is offering a free meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any customer who visits one of its 1,900-plus restaurants fully…

Jazz in July at Marietta Square – July 3, 2015

Marietta Square Art Walk salutes the weekend of Independence Day with America’s music. Art galleries, museums, boutiques and restaurants host jazz musicians and local artists from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 3. Visitors enjoy the in-town culture…

Celebrate the 4th – Stay Local – 2015

Our cities in Cobb County make sure we don’t have to travel far to enjoy a parade, arts and crafts, music and entertainment and of course the grand finale FIREWORKS.  Included here are Acworth’s, Kennesaw’s Marietta’s and Powder Spring’s activities…

Spydercup is Going Down at Kennesaw Skate Park

Go ahead an clear your calendar this weekend, June 13/14. The @spydercup Is going down at Kennesaw Skate Park! Saturday will feature a demo from the largest concentration of pros and legends the park has ever seen. Check out that…

Fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics

On Wednesday, May 27 several city police departments in Cobb County will take part in carrying the Flame of Hope torch for the Special Olympics.  Starting at the Cobb Cherokee county line, runners will advance to the Acworth Police Department,…

SMOKE ON THE LAKE – MAY 8, 9

We couldn’t ask for more gorgeous weather for this weekend as the North Cobb Rotary puts on their fabulous Smoke On The Lake at Cauble Park, at Lake Acworth. Last year this event was rained out on Friday evening, this…

Two Out Door Movies to Choose From – May 2

We are expecting a glorious weekend and what better way to enjoy but an evening at either Acworth’s or Kennesaw’s Out Door Movie Night.  Below is the information for each one of them – enjoy. Acworth Parks and Rec is …

Craft Beer to be Showcased at Kennesaw Beer Fest

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority is hosting its second Craft Beer Fest in Kennesaw’s Depot Park on Saturday, May 2 from 1-5 pm. The event for adults ages 21 and older will feature over 100 craft beers from greater Atlanta…

Renown Tenor, Everett Suttle to Perform at Hillgrove HS

Hillgrove High School Foundation’s ‘Performing for the Dream’ Event On April 25, the Hillgrove High School Foundation will host their 5th Annual ‘Performing for the Dream’ benefit, which will feature guest tenor Everett Suttle.  Mr. Suttle has appeared internationally in…