Category: Festivities

Carrabba’s Culinary Cook-off at Taste of Kennesaw

Let the games begin!  Food, food and more food is what the Carrabba’s Culinary Cook-off is all about!  Once a year seniors from local high schools compete for a cash prize of $3000 to help make their dreams of culinary…

Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival – Aug 22/23

The City of Kennesaw will host its 14th annual Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival at Adams Park on Friday, August 22 from 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, August 23 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For the second consecutive…

4th of July Starts the 3rd in Cobb County. 2014

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…

CONCERTS ANNOUNCED for 2014 North Georgia State Fair

The 82nd Annual Superior Plumbing North Georgia State Fair will take place Thursday, September 18, through Sunday, September 28, at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Attracting nearly 300,000 people from throughout metro Atlanta, North Georgia and surrounding states, the…

Big Shanty Festival – April 12 & 13

KENNESAW/BIGSHANTY FESTIVAL Come enjoy the 38th annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival April 12 and 13.  The downtown Kennesaw area will be transformed into a giant family-friendly festival. There will be a variety of activities to entertain all ages. While…

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Hosted Annual Christmas Social

The Osher Lifelong Learning Instute (OLLI) welcomed friends and guests at the annual “Donuts and Notes” holiday party on Friday, December 6 at the KSU Continuing Education Center.  A large group of attendees enjoyed Christmas music presented by the Big…

A Christmas Tradition at the Strand ~ December 6-22, 2013

During the first three weekends of December, 2013, The Strand will produce its biggest and most elaborate show yet, A Christmas Tradition. This song and dance revue will show off The Strand’s awe inspiring sets and effects like has never…

Get On Board the Polar Express at the Southern Museum

The Polar Express Adventure embarks at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History on Saturday, December 7 from 6-10 p.m. following the City of Kennesaw’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Depot Park. Upon entering the Museum, attendees will…