Weekend Planner
Here is our pick of activities going on in or around Oconee County this weekend.
1. WINTERVILLE MARIGOLD FESTIVAL
Where/When: Pittard Park in Winterville on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Why Go: To attend one of the area’s favorite festivals featuring juried arts and crafts, barbecue and other food vendors, street dancing, entertainment in the park, a 5K run, parade, dunking in the park, a scenic bike ride, the Miss, Junior Miss and the Little Miss Marigold Scholarship pageant and much more.
Pricing: Free
2. SUMMER READING KICKOFF: FAMILY FUN DAY
Where/When: Oconee County Library on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: To enjoy the summer reading program’s kickoff events, including a magician’s show, pony rides, petting zoo, moonwalk, craft projects and more.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Classic Center in downtown Athens on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: To learn more about products and services for children of all ages, while they explore the many activities, including miniature golf, a tumbling zone, train rides, a magic show, do-it-yourself craft projects and more.
Pricing: $5 admission; Free for children under 2
4. MULE DAY AT THE SHIELDS-ETHRIDGE FARM
Where/When: Shields-Ethridge Farm in Jefferson on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: To have an opportunity to see and experience plowing, blacksmithing, soap-making, quilting, basket-making, a working grist mill, wagon rides and more at this outdoor agricultural museum.
Pricing: $5 admission; free for children 12 and under
5. JOAN MANN DANCERS PRESENT “LIVE, LAUGH, DANCE”
Where/When: Oconee County Civic Center on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Why Go: To see a concert by the Joan Mann Dancers, whose performances are anticipated, entertaining and rewarding.
Pricing: $16
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Summer Reading Program Kickoff: Family Fun Day
May 21, 2011 at 10:00 am–1:00 pm -
Oconee County Library
1080 Experiment Station Rd, Watkinsville, GA -
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Mule Day at the Shields-Ethridge Farm
May 21, 2011 at 10:00 am–3:00 pm2355 Ethridge Rd, Jefferson, GA (Shields Ethridge Heritage Farm) -
Joan Mann Dancers Present "Live, Laugh, Dance"
May 21, 2011 / May 22, 2011
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Oconee County Civic Center
2661 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, GA (on Hwy 53 in front of Oconee High School)
