CONYERS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

“The Bench” – Inspiration Theater and Reel Cool Entertainment present critically acclaimed one-man show from Robert Galinsky.  Showing at the Black Box Theater, check website for show times.  For more information and tickets, visit www.conyersarts.org

Hosted by the Rockdale County Historical Society, this museum is located at 967 Milstead Avenue in the Rockdale County Courthouse complex, public tours are the first Saturday of each month from 10am-2pm for free. Donations are accepted. For reservations, 770-922-3740

Performing at the Georgia International Horse Park, Gather your family, co-workers, scout troops, church groups and rodeo lovers to see the dazzling Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo.  Shows are Saturday  7:30pm and Sunday at 3:30pm.  For more information and ticket sales visit, www.billpickettrodeo.com .  For in person ticket sales, visit The Conyers Welcome Center at 901 Railroad Street, open M-F 8am-5pm, (offering adult and children’s tickets only) 770-602-2606.

Rockdale County Parks and Recreation hosts free movie night at Costley Mill Park featuring “Turning Red”.  Gates open at 6pm, free popcorn and water, bring chairs, towels and snacks.  770-278-7209

GIHP Horse and Mountain Bike Trails Closed Due to Event, for more information 770-860-4190.

This event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, 5K consisting of several obstacles comes back to Atlanta, race beginning at 8am-1:30pm, sign up online, www.ruggedmaniac.com 770-860-4190.

Georgia International Horse Park, Charles Walker Arena, 7pm, Gala of The Royal Horses will feature performances to include the Lipizzaner Stallions, the Spanish Andalusian, Friesian, and the majestic Arabian breeds, as well as our recently added Quarter horse.  The event is dedicated to showing off the amazing beauty and maneuvers these horses are capable of including the stunning maneuvers once used on the battlefield now known as “The Airs Above The Ground”, as well as  “Roman Riding” – see Gigi Gasser standing atop a pair of horses, with one foot on each horse!  “The Art of Garrocha” and a stunning “Bare Back Riding” performance.  Tickets can be purchased at www.galaoftheroyalhorses.com

This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, presented by Mountain Games Across America, Inc. held in the Grand Prix Stadium, show times are Sat. 8-6pm and Sunday 8-12pm, Event features mounted games with relay races with competition in Calvary skills flag races, vaulting, picking up rings with wooden swords and more. For more information, 770-860-4190.

Arabia National Heritage Area presents guided kayak 6.5 mile paddle friendly for  beginners, 8am-1pm, bring water and snacks, 3465 Hwy 138 SE, registration, www.arabiaalliance.org

This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, held in Arenas 8-10, spectators enjoy free parking and admission, 770-860-4190.

Filmed in the South and Super Fantastic Cons present the first Always and Forever Con. Come celebrate the 10 year anniversary of “The Originals” in Georgia’s French Quarter.  This event will be held in the streets of Olde Town Conyers.  Enjoy a live Mardi Gras and Parade, meet several cast members through panels, meet & greets, photo ops and autographs.  For more information about the weekend of events and ticket sales, visit www.alwaysandforevercon.com

This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, providing classes for all levels of riders from beginner to advanced.  The series offers double point classics, prize money classes, prizes, and year end awards.  Spectators enjoy free parking and admission, for more information, www.hsvshownews.com 770-860-4190.

This event is held at the  Big Haynes Creek Nature Center located in the Georgia International Horse Park, 10-12pm, free to attend, live turtle demo with DNR, learn about turtle species, partners include Georgia Wildlife Resource Division and Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, to register for this educational experience, 770-860-4190.