Callaway Gardens Hot Air Balloon Festival
The awe-inspiring beauty of vibrant hot air balloons allows the sky to take center stage September 3-5, with earth-bound events highlighting the colorful weekend. From the kick-off “Balloon Glow” on Robin Lake Beach and daily musical performances to knee boarding championships and tethered balloon rides, endless activities provide families with one last water weekend against a radiant backdrop. Callaway Gardens is located south of Atlanta off I-185 near Pine Mountain. Visit www.callawaygardens.com for details.
Family Festival / Kid's Classic Race / US 10K
The US 10K Classic Race for Children in Need will be held Monday morning at Cumerberland Mall on Cobb Parkway. Register any time this weekend at the Galleria Gardens across from the Renaissance Waverly Hotel for the 10K run, 100K pro cycling, 10K women's cycling sprint, 10K inline skate, 10K wheelchair, and 10K run and walk.
The Family Festival is the Official Race Expo for the U.S. 10K Classic and is free to the public. In addition to serving one-stop-shop for all of your race needs, the Festival also features an Artists Market, huge interactive kids’ area, Kid’s Classic Races (on Saturday) plus many interactive displays, free samples and prizes, and great bargains on apparel and fitness gear. Complete details at www.us10k.org.
Stone Mountain
This Labor Day weekend, Stone Mountain Park honors the American spirit through a three-day celebration from September 4-6, highlighted by free concerts and extended fireworks shows. The Last Blast of Summer concert kicks off the weekend on Sept. 4. The extended fireworks display will be seen Sunday and Monday nights after the park's famed Lasershow featuring songs about working men and women.
Powers Festival - Formerly Powers Crossroads
Join in the fun all Labor Day weekend at the 40th Annual Powers' Festival. Enjoy great shopping, arts and crafts, entertainment, music, food, craft demonstrations, and so much more! The festival grounds are located 12 miles west of Newnan on Highway 34. For more information visit the Powers Crossroads website, www.powersfestival.org.
