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
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.
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.
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“National Night Out”
“National Night Out”
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
August 6, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
Art at the Farm – Farm Stand Fun Day
Art at the Farm – Farm Stand Fun Day
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
August 10, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
Art at the Farm - Farm Stand Fun Day
Art at the Farm - Farm Stand Fun Day
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
August 10, 2024
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
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Cotton Boll Quilt Guild
Cotton Boll Quilt Guild
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
August 13, 2024
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
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
This equestrian event takes place at the Georgia International Horse Park, showing in arenas 8-10, free for spectators, event website, www.taramiaridingschool.com
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, Georgia Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc. for more information, www.gdcta.org
This event is back at the Georgia International Horse Park, kids obstacle race is Saturday and adult obstacle race is Sunday, to register for this event, visit www.muddyprincess.com
This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, this show has 5 rings of Hunter/Jumper Competition from Leadline thru 1.25 meter. This event is open to the public, with free admission. For more information, www.hjfoxclassics.com
Piedmont Rockdale partners with Pam Dickerson and Unidos Latino Association to present annual health fair. Held at Piedmont Rockdale Building A from 9-2pm, including free health screenings, senior services, athletic physicals and more, visit www.piedmont.org/rockdale for more information.
City of Conyers hosts this annual festival full with food and craft vendors, live entertainment, car show and activities. Festival is from 10-4pm in Olde Town Conyers, vendor applications posted in late January at www.conyersga.com , 770-602-2606.
Old Jail tours are available 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
Hosted 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.
Docents 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
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
City 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
City 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 
