Here’s Some Stuff to See & Do in MAY!
If you’re like most families you are just looking for something different to do to entertain yourself or the whole family. There is a lot going on during the month of May in the Atlanta metro area. Here are a few suggestions that aren’t more than a tank away from your house.
21st Annual Cherokee County Indian Festival and Mother’s Day Pow Wow, May 8-9, Boling Park, Canton. Authentic Native arts, crafts, cuisine, song, dance, storytelling, living villages and encampments, primitive skills activities, wildlife and stewardship development programs, warriors on horseback and more. www.rthunder.com. 770-735-6275.
Taste of the Grape, May 14, Chamber of Commerce, Douglasville. Wine tasting with jazz to kick off the Taste of Douglasville festival. www.artsdouglas.org. 770-949-2787
Northwest Georgia Hot Air Balloon Festival, May 14-16, Tillotson Field, Menlo. Family fun with food, shopping, carnival rides and the thrill of hot-air balloons. nwgeorgiaballoonfestival.homestead.com/georgiaballoon.html. 706-978-1453
2010 Taste of Dourglasville, May 15, O’Neal Plaza, Douglasville. Food, fun, out-door arts exhibition, crafts, kid’s corner and entertainment. www.artsdouglas.org. 770-949-2787.
Canton Festival of the Arts, May 15-16, Cherokee Arts Center, Canton. Includes artists, musical entertainment, food, a youth art exhibit and an area for children. www.cherokeearts.org. 770-479-2020
3rd Annual Horsin’ Around BBQ Showdown, May 29-30, Brasstown Valley Resort, Young Harris. KCBS – sanctioned barbecue competition with cash prizes, plus a car show, arts and crafts, amateur chili cook off, kids’ zone and more. 770-379-4606.
Renaissance Festival, through June 6th, Fairburn. Step back in time for jousts, roving entertainers, stallion and birds of prey shows, turkey legs, musical merriment and more. www.georgiarenaissancefestival.com. 770-964-8575.
Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra, May 5, Emerson Concert Hall, Atlanta. The orchestra presents Johan DeMeij’s “Gandalf” from “Symphony No. 1”, Lord of the Rings” and the great American orchestra masterwork, Howard Hanson’s “Symphony No. 2 Romantic.” www.arts.emory.edu. 404-727-5050.
20th Annual Colors Festival of Arts, May 8-9, historic town square, Roswell. Fine arts, original handmade crafts, great food, musical entertainment, performance arts and children’s activities. www.visitroswellga.com. 770-640-3253.
26th Annual Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour, May 8-9. Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta. Features 11 private gardens throughout Atlanta that previously have not been open to tours, plus one perennial favorite as well as the Atlanta Botanical Garden. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org. 404-591-1575.
Jewelry Show and Sale, May 8-9, Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, Atlanta. Original, handmade pieces created by the Callenwolde jewelry-making instructors and students. www.callanwolde.org. 404-872-5338.
Armed Forces Day, May 15, Southeastern Railway Museum, Duluth. Learn about locomotive and transit history, plus free admission for current and former service members. 770-476-2013.
Cobb Master Gardeners’ 2010 Tour, May 15, various locations, Marietta. Stroll through charming private gardens of Cobb County Master Gardeners. www.cobbmastergardeners.org. 770-528-4070.
Rockin’ At The River, May 15, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell. Riverfront extravaganza showcasing great Southern music. www.chattnaturecenter.org. 770-992-2055.
Wild on the Rocks: Secrets of the Zoo, May 20. Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta. Mix, meet and mingle with cocktails and exclusive after hours exhibit visits. www.zooatlanta.org.
Bow-Tie Bar B Que, May 23, Tillie’s Roadhouse, Roswell. A bow-tie fashion show, plus food and bluegrass music from The Bow Ties. www.roswellhs.org.
Pops Concert Extravaganza to Benefit Relay for Life, May 23, Earl Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta. Experience the nostalgia of the roaring ‘20s with this pops concert on Strand’s mighty theatre organ, plus sing-alongs, a silent movie and silent auction. www.earlsmithstrand.org. 678-230-6534.
Brew at the Zoo, May 29, Zoo Atlanta. Enjoy sampling award winning brews; wine tastings; live music performances and more. www.zooatlanta.org. 404-624-2809
Family Music Series, May 29, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Roswell This alternative country music legend Farmer Jason delivers catchy songs and good times while exploring ecology, natural wonders and history. www.chattnaturecenter.org. 770-992-2055
33rd Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival, May 29-30, Piedmont Park, Atlanta. Enjoy the smooth sounds of world class jazz. www.atlantafestivals.com. 404-817-6815
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