CONYERS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Old Jail Museum Tour
The Old Jail Museum is located at 967 Milstead Avenue in the Rockdale County Courthouse complex, the first Saturday of each month from 10am-2pm for free tours to the public. Donations are accepted. For reservations, 770-922-3740
Bill Pickett Rodeo
Held at the Georgia International Horse Park, this traditional black rodeo is back for another year. Sat. show at 7:30pm and Sunday show at 3:30pm, visit www.billpickettrodeo.com for tickets.
Bill Pickett Rodeo
Held at the Georgia International Horse Park, this traditional black rodeo is back for another year. Sat. show at 7:30pm and Sunday show at 3:30pm, visit www.billpickettrodeo.com for tickets.
"National Night Out"
Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office and Springfield Baptist Church, 6-9pm, 1877 Iris Dr., evening includes kids activities, food trucks, car show, school supplies and horses! Free to attend, for more information 404-655-0559
Art at the Farm - Farm Stand Fun Day
Get outside and make some art at the Rockdale Organic Co-Farm. Join us for fresh, seasonal produce, unique agricultural experiences, family fun, guided tours, and community connections with diverse farmers and food enthusiasts. No registration or signup is needed. Rockdale Organic Co-Farm, 10-4pm, 2730 Bethel Rd NE, Conyers, GA 30012. For more info: https://globalgrowers.org/events
"Behind the Bench"
Informative law series sponsored by Rockdale Probate Court, hosted by Conyers-Rockdale Library will focus this edition on basics of Wills, estate planning and funeral preparation. Speakers include Brenda Gilbert- elder, Dwight Mitchell –Services Coordinator, and attorney Jeremy Moulton, free series 10-12:30, for more information, 770-388-5041 ext. 117
Friends of the Library Book SALE
Conyers-Rockdale Library hosts used book sale from 10-2pm every second Saturday of the month. Also visit them on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10-12pm. 770-388-5040, www.conyersrockdalelibrary.org
Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Run
This Obstacle course is back at the Georgia International Horse Park, Rugged Maniac offers a unique 5k course equipped with 25+ crazy obstacles, like a 50′ water slide, trampolines, giant walls, and more! Party with thousands of other Maniacs in the day-long festival that features rockin’ music, delicious food, and plenty of beer! Race waves beginning at 8am – 1:30pm, for tickets, www.ruggedmaniac.com
Monastery of the Holy Spirit Highlights & Insights Tour
Stop by for an in-depth tour of the monastery grounds and get to know its history and some of its resident Trappist monks! This tour is offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Organized by Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, tickets are $20, 9:30am-12pm, 2625 Hwy 212 SW, for more information, 404-998-8384, www.arabiaalliance.org
Cotton Boll Quilt Guild
Make new friends, learn new skills and have a lot of fun! Striving to preserve the tradition, culture, and history of quilting and to promote the knowledge of the art of quilting through continuing education. Second Tuesdays of each month August – May, at 6PM. Epiphany Lutheran Church, 2375 GA-20 SE, Conyers, GA 30013. For more info, follow www.facebook.com/cottonbollquiltguildinc
Atlanta Youth Dressage Challenge
This equestrian event takes place at the Georgia International Horse Park, showing in arenas 8-10, free for spectators, event website, www.taramiaridingschool.com
Newton County Saddle Club Open Horse Show
This Open Horse Show is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, open to all level riders, classes begin at 8am each day, for more information, www.newtoncountysaddleclub.com
Rent a Bike in the NHA
Join Aztec Cycles to rent a bike and ride the paved PATH to see miles of the National Heritage Area. Sites include: Vaughters’ Barn, downtown Lithonia, and the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Meet at Davidson Arabia Mountain Nature Center, 3787 Klondike Rd., 9-2pm, $25. For more information, www.arabiaalliance.org
Newton County Saddle Club Open Horse Show
This Open Horse Show is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, open to all level riders, classes begin at 8am each day, for more information, www.newtoncountysaddleclub.com
"Totally Turtle"
Join DNR outreach coordinator Linda May and DNR herpetologist, Daniel Sollenberger. Meet live turtle ambassadors, learn about their natural environment and play games. Binoculars provided, bring your magnifying glasses for this free event at the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center from 10-12pm, located in the Georgia International Horse Park, 770-860-4190.
Horse Show Ventures
This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, This is a fun, family-centered series that provides a high quality horse show experience for those prepping for the A’s or moving up from schooling shows. For more information, www.hsvshownews.com
Southern Series Games
Hosted by Mounted Games Across America, held at the Georgia International Horse Park, at The Glen, Sat. 8-6pm and Sun. 8-12pm, featuring mounted games with Calvary skills and games, for more information, 770-860-4190.
Horse Show Ventures
This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, This is a fun, family-centered series that provides a high quality horse show experience for those prepping for the A’s or moving up from schooling shows. For more information, www.hsvshownews.com
Southern Series Games
Hosted by Mounted Games Across America, held at the Georgia International Horse Park, at The Glen, Sat. 8-6pm and Sun. 8-12pm, featuring mounted games with Calvary skills and games, for more information, 770-860-4190.
Rockin Rockdale Summer Concert Series
Rockdale County Parks and Recreation bring you a free concert at Costley Mill Park with a $5 parking fee. Featuring “Gritz N Jelly Butter”, 5-7pm, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy on site vendors, for more information, 770-278-7209.
GDCTA Summer Finals Schooling Show
This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, Georgia Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc. for more information, www.gdcta.org
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Southern Series Games
8:00 am-12:00 pmMay 10, 2025-May 11, 2025Georgia International Horse Park | Venue1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, Georgia 30013Hosted by Mounted Games Across America held at the Georgia International Horse Park, Saturday 8-6pm and Sunday 8-12pm, featuring Calvary Skills Competition and Relay Races, for more information 770-860-4190.
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Greater Atlanta Dressage Southern I / II
8:00 am-5:00 pmMay 10, 2025-May 11, 2025Georgia International Horse Park | Venue1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, Georgia 30013This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, spectators enjoy free parking and admission, www.gdcta.org
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Monastery of the Holy Spirit Highlights & Insights Tour
9:30 am-12:00 pmMay 10, 2025Monastery of the Holy Spirit2625 Hwy 212 SWDocents will guide visitors on a remarkable journey through a place filled with purpose as visitors discover the spiritual landscape where Trappist monks live, work, and pray in a community cloistered from the outside world. 9:30am-12pm, 2625 Hwy 212 SW, for tickets, www.arabiaalliance.org -
Friends Bookstore SALE
10:00 am-2:00 pmMay 10, 2025Nancy Guinn Memorial Library864 Green Street SW, Conyers GA 30012Conyers-Rockdale Library hosts used book sale from 10-2pm every second Saturday of the month. Also visit them on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10-12pm. 770-388-5040, www.conyersrockdalelibrary.org -
Conyers Concert Series
6:00 pm-10:00 pmMay 10, 2025Olde Town Conyers | Conyers Convention & Visitors Bureau901 Railroad Street Conyers, Georgia 30012City of Conyers hosts the second concert in a series of 3 FREE concerts coming to you this Spring! Featuring “Uptown Funk” a Bruno Mars tribute band with opener Risky Biscuit for the second show in this series. Concert will be in Olde Town Conyers on Railroad Street with Food Trucks. Bring your chairs and blankets, 6-10pm, for more information, www.visitconyersga.com 770-602-2606
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Georgia International Horse Park Horse and Mountain Bike Trails are CLOSED
All dayMay 16, 2025-May 18, 2025Georgia International Horse Park | Venue1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, Georgia 30013GIHP Horse and Mountain Bike Trails Closed Due to Event, for more information 770-860-4190. -
Circle of Friends Dog Agility
9:00 am-4:00 pmMay 16, 2025-May 18, 2025Georgia International Horse Park | Venue1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, Georgia 30013This 3 day event is back at the Georgia International Horse Park, free for spectators, featuring dog agility courses and activities, held in the Charles Walker Arena, for more information, www.circleoffriendsagility.com
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GQHA Novice Show Series
8:00 am-5:00 pmMay 17, 2025Georgia International Horse Park | Venue1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, Georgia 30013This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, held in Arenas 5-7, for more information, www.gqha.com
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Atlanta Youth Dressage Challenge
8:00 am-5:00 pmMay 17, 2025Georgia International Horse Park | Venue1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, Georgia 30013This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, in Arenas 8-10, free for spectators, for more information, www.taramiaridingschool.com
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Guided Plant Walk
10:00 am-12:00 pmMay 17, 2025Georgia International Horse Park | Venue1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, Georgia 30013Big Haynes Creek Nature Center located in the Georgia International Horse Park hosts free educational walk on the trails with Botanist Hannah Umstead from Wildlife Resources Division – Georgia DNR, 10-12pm, for more information, 770-860-4190.