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Weekend Planner: Strawberries, Twilight, and a Hat Party

Here is our pick of activities going on in or around Oconee County this weekend.

  • April 27, 2012
 

 

Town and Gown Players present 'The Opera Games'

Where/When: Friday and Saturday April 27-28 at Town and Gown at 8 p.m. There is also a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee.

Why Go: To witness an opera showdown you won't soon forget and enjoy community theatre.

Pricing: $5

 

First Annual OCES Big Chief Chase 5K and Fun Run

Where/When: Saturday, April 28 at Oconee Veterans Park. The one mile fun run begins at 2:30 p.m. and the 5K follows at 3 p.m.

Why Go: To support Oconee County Elementary School and enjoy the spring day by being active.

Pricing: $20 per runner and $10 for those who do not wish to have a t-shirt.

 

Washington Farms Strawberry Festival

Where/When: Washington Farms in Watkinsville on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Why Go: To enjoy farm activities, unique arts and crafts vendors, festival foods and live entertainment, as well as pick delicious strawberries.   This year there will also be a strawberry cook-off.

Pricing: $8 per person ages 2 and up.

 

Terrapin Twilight Criterium

Where/When: Downtown Athens on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. (women's race) and 8:45 p.m. (men's race).

Why Go: To see these races that attract cyclists representing teams from all over the nation and the world and enjoy one of the region’s great spring events.

Pricing: Free for onlookers.

 

High Hat Party

Where/When: Sunday, April 29 at The Classic Center Foundry Street Warehouses from 1-3 p.m.

Why Go: To don your most outrageous hat and enjoy a party riddled with games and crafts.  There will also be a silent auction.  The event benefits the Jeannette Rankin Foundation.

Pricing: Reservations are $30 per person or $300 for a table of 10 guests.

 

See more events in our calendar.  Are we missing something? Feel free to add it!  Where will you be this weekend?  Tell us in the comments below.

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