Georgia Family & Heritage Events
May 10
USA CRITS Speed Week Finale and Global BMW Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge - Sandy Springs - Speed Week is a series of seven races in seven southeastern cities that begins in Athens, Georgia and ends with the finale in Sandy Springs. Preceding the Speed Week Finale is the Global BMW Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge ride. Join in on an amateur ride or just come watch the races and enjoy food from local vendors. 6075 Sandy Springs Circle • Sandy Springs, GA. (678) 428-7442 www.sandyspringschallenge.org
July 31
Summer Splash - Sandy Springs - Make a big splash at the coolest event of the summer! Bring your kayak, canoe or raft and beat the heat in a six-mile float along the Chattahoochee River during the annual Summer Splash in July. Powers Island • Sandy Springs, GA. 1-866-511-7742 www.visitsandysprings.org
August 28-29
Summer Shade Festival - Atlanta - Art, music, food, 5K Run, children's activities and our fine food and wine event - Corks & Forks. 404-521-0938
September 18-19
Atlanta Arts Festival - Atlanta - Artist market featuring 200 of the country's finest artists, entertainment, kids activities and more! 404-875-4434
September 25-26
Sandy Springs Festival - Sandy Springs - Enjoy a two-day, mega annual event in Sandy Springs that attracts more than 30,000 people over the weekend. Festival highlights include an extensive artists’ market, business & civic expo, children’s park, collector car show, fast-paced Doug Kessler Lightning 10K & 5K, food court and heritage crafters. Heritage Green, 6075 Sandy Springs Circle • Sandy Springs, GA. (404) 851-9111 www.sandyspringsfestival.com
November 11-12
Mt. Zion Craft Show - Marietta - 52 arts and crafts vendors, silent auction, door prize, bake sale, quilt drawing. 770-971-1465