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Omega Trail, Oct. 19-21, 26-28, Summit Church, Loganville. 45-minute walking tour through trail of scenes behind the church depicting the end times according to Revelation. (678) 372-3406. 2nd Annual Spirits of McDonough City Cemetery Tour, Oct. 20-21, Richard Craig Park, McDonough. “Spirits” share stories of life in Henry County back in their day. mcdonougharts.net. (404) 660-3813. Arts and Music Fall Festival, Oct. 20-21, downtown, Alpharetta. Live jazz, blues and acoustic music on three stages; more than 100 arts and crafts booths. downtownal pharettatradeassociation.com. (678) 2962829.

LaGrange, Pine Mountain, Warm Springs, Talbotton. Visit 30 historic private homes, gardens. georgiatrust.org. (404) 885-7812. The North Face Endurance Challenge, Oct. 13-14, F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain. 50-mile run, 50K, marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K and runs for kids. gastateparks.org/fdroosevelt. (214) 451-1903.

7th Annual Firefighters Fall 5K & 10.2K, Oct. 13, Methodist Church, Madison. madisonga.com. (706) 342-1251, ext. 212. Spirits in October, Oct. 18-20, 25-28, Riverside Cemetery, Macon. Listen to stories about Mayor Luther Williams talking with Jackie Robinson. riversidecemeteryconser vancy.org. (478) 742- 5328.

PRESIDENTIAL PATHWAYS
The Official Georgia Day of the Cowboy, Oct. 6, The Rock Ranch, The Rock. Chuck wagon chili cook-off, Western wear, Wild West show. therockranch.com. (706) 647-6374. 37th Annual Andersonville Historic Fair, Oct. 6-7, Civil War Village, Andersonville. Mock Civil War battles, crafts, antiques, entertainment. andersonvillegeorgia. com. (229) 924-2558. Cotton Pickin’ Fair, Oct. 6-7, Gay. Entertainment, art, crafts, antiques, food. cpfair. org. (706) 538-6814. Shady Days in Gay Arts & Crafts Festival, Oct. 6-7, Gay. Crafts, food, entertainment. shadydaysingay.com. (706) 977-8548. Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Fall Ramble, Oct. 12-14, various locations,

9th Annual Deep Roots Festival, Oct. 20, 6th Annual Southern Pirate Festival, Oct. downtown, Milledgeville. Arts and crafts, 20, National Civil War Naval Museum, Cobarbecue contest, car show, kids’ zone, mulumbus. Pirates and family fun. southern sic. deeprootsfestival.com. (478) 414-4014. piratefestival.com. (706) 327-9798. Operation Sandbox Ride for the Troops, Ossahatchee Indian Festival and Pow Oct. 20, Stone Mountain Harley-Davidson, Wow, Oct. 20-21, Harris County Soccer Conyers. Police-escorted ride, food, music, Fields, Hamilton. American Indians from raffles, patriotic program. operationsand across the U.S. gather for dance and drum boxga.com. (770) 979-7999. competitions, demonstrations. www.ossa hatchee.org. (706) 628-7653. Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival, Oct. 20-21, Lake Joy Road, Perry. Arts and crafts, Thomas the Tank Engine Live!, Oct. music, petting zoo, hayrides, food. mossy 20-21, 27-28, Georgia Veterans State Park, creekfestival.com. (478) 922-8265. Cordele. Spend some time with Thomas, Sir Topham Hatt and others. gastateparks.org/ 7th Annual Spin For Kids Bike Ride, georgiaveterans. (877) 427-2457. Oct. 21, Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge. Road bike ride, post-ride celebration with food, Octoberfest, Oct. 27, Florence Marina State music. spinforkids.org. (706) 557-9070. Park, Omaha. Haunted hayride, kids’ games, costume contest, food. gastateparks.org/flor Trick or Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, Oct. encemarina. (229) 838-4706. 27, downtown, Rutledge. Benefits Morgan County Elementary School. bit.ly/S3Lyjc. Big Pig Jig, Nov. 1-3, Vienna. Concerts, (770) 633-2534. arts and crafts, food, children’s activities. bigpigjig.com. (229) 268-8275.

CLASSIC SOUTH

HISTORIC HEARTLAND

Taste of Atlanta, Oct. 5-7, Tech Square, Atlanta. Taste foods from more than 70 Atlanta restaurants. tasteofatlanta.com. (404) 875-4434. 12

New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music, through Oct. 20, Perry Arts Center, Perry. Traveling exhibition showcases the roots of American music. georgiahuman Millen’s 39th Annual Fair on the ities.org/newharmonies. (478) 988-8000. Square, Oct. 6, Jenkins County courthouse square, Millen. Parade, crafts, food, rides, Abandoned Rural America, through Oct. entertainment. jenkinscountyga.com. (478) 27, Steffen Thomas Museum of Art, Buck982-5595. head. Exhibit about the disappearing family farm. steffenthomas.org. (706) 342-7557. Festival Hispano, Oct. 12-13, Augusta Common, Augusta. Folkloric groups, music, Paul Gruenberg Miniature Rooms Exfood, arts, crafts, children’s activities, danchibition, through Oct. 28, Museum of Arts ing. elcervantino.org. and Sciences, Macon. Miniature furniture on display. masmacon.org. (478) 477-3232. Greek Festival, Oct. 12-14, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Augusta. Greek Georgia National Fair, Oct. 4-14, Georgia food, music, dancing. holytrinityaugusta. National Fairgrounds, Perry. Livestock and org. (706) 823-6600. horse show, food, rides, concerts, circus, nightly fireworks. georgianationalfair.com. Firefly Festival, Oct. 13, Crawford. Music, (478) 987-3247. food, crafts, children’s activities, light parade at dark. (706) 743-3113. Chili Cook-off & Fall Fest, Oct, 6, Town Park, Madison. Cook-off, music, crafts, kids’ International Kaolin Festival, Oct. 13, activities. mainstreetmadisonga.com. (706) downtown, Sandersville. Arts, crafts, parade, 342-1251, ext. 208. mine tours, music, food. Rain or shine. washingtoncountyga.com. (478) 552-3288. Terrapin’s Third Annual Hop Harvest Festival, Oct. 6, Terrapin Beer Co. Brewery, Southern Soul & Song presents Dailey Athens. Music, food, green beer, harvesting & Vincent, Oct. 19, Imperial Theatre, Auof hop garden, guest speakers. terrapinbeer. gusta. Gospel-singing duo. southernsouland com. (706) 549-3377. song.org. (706) 722-8341. Lions Club Fall Fair, Oct. 9-14, fairgrounds, Family Fall Festival, Oct. 20, Mistletoe State Park, Appling. Snake program, pumpMadison. Rides, food, activities. exploregeor kin scavenger hunt, nature hike, apple gia.org. (800) 709-7406.
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5th Annual Westobou Festival, Oct. 3- Oct. 7, Central Savannah River area, Augusta. Dance, music, theater, visual arts. westoboufestival.com. (706) 755-2878.

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