| *Fire on
the Mountain |
March 8th,
2008 (rain day March 15th) |
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Come together with your family and
friends for a celebration of what makes the Pine Mountain at Sprewell Bluff
State Park such a magnificent place. |
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"SMOKE ON
THE WATER" |
March 21st & 22nd, 2008 |
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BBQ COOK-OFF AND BLUEGRASS
FESTIVAL Bickley's Lake 197 Rock Hill School Road, Thomaston, Georgia.
For more information please contact Bobby Bickley at 706-975-0038 or you can
click on the above link..
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| *Business
Open Golf Tournament |
March 26,
2008 |
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Gather a group of friends or business
associates and come join us at Raintree Golf Club for our annual golf
tournament. Super tickets, Ft. Lauderdale Scramble . Hole-In-One-Car
Give Away. For more information contact the Chamber Office at 706-647-9686 |
Yatesville Community
Classic Horse Show
Sponsored by Yatesville Lions Club |
May 17,
2008 |
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Emancipation Proclamation Celebration |
May 24th and 25th
For more information contact
Shirlene Jordan at 706-647-5779 |
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Upson High School Class of 1983
25th Class Reunion
June 08 |
Visit website
www.classreport.org/usa/ga/thomaston/uhs/1983
for more information |
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*June Jam |
Tickets Only $10.00!
Contact the Chamber for more information or to purchase your tickets at
706-647-9686. |
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Come and kick-off summer with the
Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual June Jam - Saturday June 7, 2008
from 8:00 pm-11:00 pm at Bickley's Lake in Thomaston, Georgia.
Entertainment provided by "The Midnight Riders" The Ultimate Allman Brothers
Tribute Band. Bring your coolers, lawn chairs and dancing shoes!
Rain or shine, this event will take place. 21 and over permitted only! |
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Fall Taste of Thomaston |
Contact Main
Street Office for
Further Details 706-647-8311 |
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Boss Hog's BBQ Cook
Off/Thomaston Idol |
Contact Main Street Office for
Further Details
706-647-8311 |
| Georgia
National Fair |
October 2008 |
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16th Georgia National Fair.
Attractions & Entertainment. For details please call Georgia National
Fairgrounds & Agricenter 478/987-3247 or 800/987-3247 (GA only)
www.georgianationalfair.com
www.gnfa.com |
| Flint River Fall Fest |
October 2008 |
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9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Contact Main Street Office for Further Details
706-647-8311 |
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The Great Flint River Race |
Third Saturday in October |
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This non-motorized boat race, held
twice each year on the third Saturday in April and October, has emphasis on
river clean-up for the October run. Free canoes are provided for those
participants who pick up trash. Sponsored by the Flint River Watchers. For
information, contact Flint River Outdoor Center 706-647-2633 |
| City Fest/ Car Show/ Thomaston
Idol |
Contact Main
Street Office for
Further Details 706-647-8311 |
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Chitlin Hoedown |
Last weekend in October (October 25,
2008) |
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Spend a weekend enjoying down home fun in the small town of Yatesville, Georgia.
Two tons of chitlin's are sold and consumed at the Hoedown annually. The annual
Hoedown draws crowds from throughout Central Georgia and visitors from across
the south with a parade, street dance, arts & crafts displays, and other
activities. The senior citizens of the City of Yatesville, who host
this annual event, invite you to test your taste buds with a unique treat……chitlins,
or if that is not for you, come enjoy their wonderful barbeque chicken. For
further information, contact 706-472-3551 or 706-647-6371. |
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Veterans Day Recognition |
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This salute to war veterans from
throughout Thomaston and Upson County is held at the 11th hour on
the 11th day of the 11th month and includes a moving
pre-program concert of patriotic music, the display of colors by the NJROTC
unit of Upson-Lee High School and the reading of patriotic writings and
speeches. The laying of wreaths on war monuments and the playing of “Taps”
climax this annual recognition. Held on Thomaston’s historic Courthouse
Square. |
| Santa on
the Square |
Contact Main
Street Office for
Further Details 706-647-8311 |
| Victorian
Christmas |
Contact Main
Street Office for
Further Details 706-647-8311 |
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Christmas Lane |
Opens first Saturday in December |
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Take a stroll or ride in the
comfort of your car, down one of the original “Christmas Light” shows. Years
before Fantasy in Lights or Night of Lights got started, this particular
street and its residents were decking the halls and their yards with all
sorts of Christmas Cheer. Directions |
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Truine Village Festival of Lights |
Opens first Saturday in December |
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Ride in the comfort of your car and
enjoy this neighborhood’s dazzling display of Christmas Spirit. You will be
amazed at what a neighborhood of bright-hearted citizens can accomplish with
twinkling Christmas lights. Directions |
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