Category: Festivities

CONCERTS, CONCERTS, CONCERTS ON THE CALENDAR

Our communities are blessed with a love of music and outdoor concerts.  Sharing with our readers upcoming concerts in Kennesaw and Marietta.  Hope Mother Nature gets the message and sends sunshine instead of rain — my household is getting webfeet!…

BUSY MAY WEEKEND AHEAD – CHECK IT OUT.

Looking for one or two things, or maybe three to do this weekend.  Take a look of this post of fun events for the family. CONCERTS, DRAGON BOATS, FESTIVAL, FARMERS MARKET, PLANT SALE FRI MAY 2 FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT.…

TASTE OF MARIETTA – SUNDAY APRIL 27

Taste of Marietta is Cobb County’s largest and longest running food festival, celebrating 30 years in 2025. Proceeds from the event benefit Visit Marietta, a non-profit organization in conjunction with the City of Marietta that promotes the culture and heritage…

BIG SHANTY FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN KENNESAW – APRIL 12 & 13

SUPERIOR PLUMBING KENNESAW/BIG SHANTY FESTIVAL Celebrating 49 years The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History sits at the center of the festival.  This Smithsonian-affiliated Museum is home to the famous “General” locomotive and encompasses the history of the…

MAY 2025 ACWORTH, KENNESAW, MARIETTA BRIGHT SIDE IS ONLINE

MAY 2025 ACWORTH, KENNESAW, MARIETTA BRIGHT SIDE IS ONLINE  School lets out this month, Smoke on the Lake is this weekend (we hope Mother Nature cooperates). Feature are our scholarships winners from both the ABA and KBA.  Amazing students soon…

GEORGIA FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL – STARTS TODAY

The Georgia Food + Wine Festival, presented by Georgia Grown, celebrates the best of Georgia and the South,  on March 21, 22, and 23 at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US AT The Georgia Food…

JANUARY 2026 BRIGHT SIDE IS READY TO READ

Good morning Bright Side Readers – sharing that the January 2026 Bright Side is ready for you to read.  We love publishing positive news and events about our community – you are welcome to share your news if you live…

BRIGHT SIDE NEWSPAPER FOR JANUARY 2026

Filled with local positive news and family fun events in our community, the Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta Bright Side Newspaper is published on line once a month on this web site and supplemented through out the month with information of upcoming…

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES THIS WEEKEND! BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!

There are so many activities planned for December 13, 14, and 15 – Wreaths Across America, Christmas at Piedmont, Breakfast with the Grinch, Cobb’s Artisan Market, and more. FRI & SAT DEC 13 AND 14 2024 CHRISTMAS AT PIEDMONT CHURCH…

SANTA IS ON HIS WAY – TO MARIETTA, ACWORTH, KENNESAW

Santa is on his way to visit our communities of Marietta, Acworth and Kennesaw.  Three days of fun and excitement are planned by our three cities.  Bring the kids, enjoy the season on one of these days, or all three!…

2024 TASTE OF KENNESAW – NOV 2.

The Kennesaw Business Association and the City of Kennesaw invite you and your family visit the Taste of Kennesaw and sample over thirty-five local restaurants from the Kennesaw and Cobb County area.  Sample prices range from $1.00 to $10.00. What…

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS FOR OUR COMMUNITIES

Get your costume ready, find your candy pail and let’s do Halloween.  Listed are several events to choose from – or – why not do them all.  Happy Halloween. SAT OCT 19 MARIETTA’S HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION 9:00 am – 5:00 PM…