Friday, July 17, 2009

This Weekend in Georgia!

It's the third weekend in July. Check your local weather report and get outdoors to enjoy summer in Georgia! If you're looking for ideas- here are a few:

Augusta Southern Nationals
Friday-Sunday, July 17-19 in Augusta
If you're in the area, the 24th annual Augusta Southern Nationals will be held on the Savannah River this weekend. Drag boats race at speeds over 250 MPH! The Georgia Traveler team will be there Saturday during the time trials to feature the race in our upcoming third season. For more information about the races and the event this weekend, check out the website.

Friday Night Campfire at Panola Mountain State Park
Fridays through August 21 in Stockbridge
There are always great things to do at Georgia's State Parks. On Friday nights through August 21, you can bring the family to the Nature Center amphitheater for our weekly campfire featuring songs, almost-believable wilderness tales, and storytelling. Bring marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers for s'mores. Arrive by 7:45 p.m. to learn how to start a campfire. Please register in advance with the park. 770-389-7801. For more information, visit their website.


Kingsland Royal District Market
3rd Saturdays in Kingsland
Every 3rd Saturday of each Month from 10am - 2pm, you'll find the Kingsland Royal District Market at Located on the corner of Lee & Lilly Street in downtown Kingsland. With plenty of vendors you'll be sure to find what you're looking for. For more information, contact the Kingsland Downtown Development Authority at 912-729-5613 or www.KingslandDDA.com

And those are just a few of the events you can find this weekend in Georgia. For more ideas, visit the ExploreGeorgia website operated by our production partners at the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

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