It is the last weekend before summer vacation in Forsyth County, GA! Although there is rain in the forecast, I hope we can all get out in Cumming, GA and enjoy all of these fun family events!
Friday, May 17
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Lakewood 400 Antiques Market – 1321 Atlanta Highway, Cumming, GA. Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-6, Sunday 10-5. Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, The Marketplace for Classic Antiques & Collectibles, Unique Home & Garden Decor, Jewelry & Art. Over 475 booths. $3 Friday – Sunday, Ticket is good all weekend, Children under 12 Free. Sign up for their newsletter and get a coupon.
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Brookwood Farmers Market grand opening – Caney Creek Preserve. Family Friendly Activities, Entertainment, and over 30 Vendors!!! Check also their Facebook page for updates. New this year – fun activities for kids!
Stop by Sweet and Sassy – Cumming, GA for their 5 year anniversary celebration from May 17 – 19! Free party up-do’s, free glitter stars, free limo rides, store tours, party discounts and more family fun!
Saturday, May 18
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – North Georgia Quarter Midget Racing at the Cumming Fairgrounds. That is what you will find at the Bill Thomas Raceway located at the Cumming Fairgrounds, home of the North Georgia Quarter Midget Racing Association (NGQMA). Saturdays between March and November, you will find boys and girls, ages 5-16, take to the track, pedal to the metal. Race on over for some wheel to wheel action! Admisison is always free and concessions are available.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Dance Karate Tumble Grand Opening Celebration. 5335 Lake Pointe Center Drive Bldg 100, Cumming, Georgia. See their Facebook event for details. Dunk tanks, hot dogs, snow cones, face painting, bouncy houses, games, trampolines, free classes and demos!
10:00 am – 11:30 pm – on the half hour – Michaels KIDS CLUB: Celebrate Your Hero. Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10AM – 11:30AM. See a store associate to join the fun!
11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Rucker Horse & Pet winged ambassadors show – 3540 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, GA. Flighted Shows at 11:30 and 1:30. It’s important not to bring your dogs to this event, it’s a distraction to the birds and can be dangerous – they are birds of prey. Be sure to bring a camera though!
11:00 am Barnes & Noble storytime – It’s a mystery Storytime. Join us to see what fun books we are reading. Great for all ages!
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Warbington Farms – Saturday May 18th WNGC will be broadcasting live from Warbington Farms from 12-2. Live bands and vendors will be present as well as prizes given away by WNGC 106.1 the voice of the Georgia Bulldogs! Family Fun Park open from 11-6. The live music is from 12-2.
Sunday, May 19
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Mutts and More Festival 2013 – Fowler Park, 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming, GA. Be a part of the greatest festival for pets and their families North Georgia has ever seen! A family fun day in Fowler Park with your dog. This event will host 20 rescue groups and arts and crafts vendors and many different types of food. Family Fun games such as Dunk tank.. And who is in the barn pie throwing. Lost of fun for the entire family including the dog. We also have a Rabies Vaccine Clinic for $12.00 and a Microchip clinic $20.00.Click for more on these exciting events. Event is free, rain or shine. See the Humane Society of Forsyth County’s Facebook page for details.
ALL WEEKEND
Peachtree Rides Carnival – Lakeland Plaza – Admission is free and ticket prices for rides are as follows: Tickets are $1 each, purchase a value pack and get 28 tickets for $25 or purchase an armband for $25 for unlimited rides. Hours of operation: Weekends – 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Weeknights – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Lakewood 400 Antiques Market – 1321 Atlanta Highway, Cumming, GA. Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-6, Sunday 10-5. Lakewood 400 Antiques Market, The Marketplace for Classic Antiques & Collectibles, Unique Home & Garden Decor, Jewelry & Art. Over 475 booths. $3 Friday – Sunday, Ticket is good all weekend, Children under 12 Free. Sign up for their newsletter and get a coupon.
Stop by Sweet and Sassy – Cumming, GA for their 5 year anniversary celebration from May 17 – 19! Free party up-do’s, free glitter stars, free limo rides, store tours, party discounts and more family fun!
