Weekend Planner
Here is our pick of activities going on in or around Oconee County this weekend.
1. FALL SEASON KICK OFF AT WASHINGTON FARMS
Where/When: Washington Farms. Festivities begin Friday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. The season ends on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Why Go: To experience the corn maze during its inaugural weekend and create fun-filled memories with the entire family.
Pricing: $10 per person
2. OPENING RECPTION FOR SHONA SCULPTURE ON THE LAWN
Where/When: Ashford Manor on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Why Go: To take advantage of this rare opportunity to learn about Zimbabwe and its rich, artistic cultural heritage by viewing Shona stone sculptures on an informal garden tour.
Pricing: Free admission
3. THE 39 STEPS
Where/When: Cellar Theatre at the UGA Fine Arts Building on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Why Go: To see Broadway’s longest-running comedy, a fast-paced whodunit, that mixes a Hitchcock masterpiece, a juicy spy novel and adds a dash of Monty Python.
Pricing: $15; $12 students
5. 7th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF AND FALL FESTIVAL
Where/When: Town Park in Madison on Saturday from 11:a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: To enjoy the Chili Cook-off competition and the Fall Festival featuring great music, good food, a beer garden and a Harvest Marketplace featuring locally grown produce and handmade crafts.
Pricing: Free admission; $3 per tasting cup
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Athens Corn Maze
September 30, 2011 / October 1, 2011 / October 2, 2011 / October 4, 2011 / October 7, 2011 / October 8, 2011 / October 9, 2011 / October 14, 2011 / October 15, 2011 / October 16, 2011 / October 18, 2011 / October 21, 2011 / October 22, 2011 / October 23, 2011 / October 25, 2011 / October 28, 2011 / October 29, 2011 / October 30, 2011 / October 31, 20111035 Cleveland Rd, Bogart, GA (Only 2 miles from the Athens Georgia Square Mall. Turn right on Cleveland Road as you pass Best Buy. Located 2 miles on left. Look for signs.) -
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"The 39 Steps"
September 22, 2011 / September 23, 2011 / September 24, 2011 / September 29, 2011 / September 30, 2011 / October 1, 2011 at 8:00 pmUGA Fine Arts Theatre (Cellar Theatre) -
UGA Fine Arts Theatre
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7th Annual Chili Cook-off and Fall Fest
October 1, 2011 at 11:00 am–4:00 pm218 W Jefferson St, Madison, GA (Town Park) -
Washington Farms
5691 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, GA
Al Jean Williams
4:51 pm on Thursday, September 29, 2011
Oconee County High School's Homecoming Game, Friday night!! GO WARRIORS!!!
Stephanie Gross
5:19 pm on Thursday, September 29, 2011
That's a GREAT one! I'm going to the parade this evening!
Perry Parks
8:04 am on Friday, September 30, 2011
You can upload pictures from the festivities and game tonight on our Friday scoreboard.