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
Rockdale County Master Gardeners presents Spring Plant SALE at Wheeler Park, 1400 Parker Rd. from 10-1pm, proceeds to benefit scholarships and community outreach programs, for more information 770-278-7373.
The Book Cellar hosts the 3rd annual festival from 11am-5pm featuring keynote speakers, local authors, vendors and food. The book Cellar is located at 951 Railroad Street, for more information, 770-628-5200
Rockdale County Parks and Recreation hosts free Easter Egg Hunt from 12-3pm on The Lawn at Wheeler Park, 1400 Parker Rd., bring your Easter Basket, for more information, 770-278-7209.
The New Depot Players bring this performance to the Black Box Theater, shows are 7:30pm Thu- Sat, with matinees Sat & Sun at 3pm, for tickets: www.newdepotplayers.com
Georgia International Horse Park hosts Newton County Saddle Club. This is a two day open show that offers classes for everyone. Saturday classes include jumping, huntseat equitation, huntseat pleasure, trail, halter classes, showmanship, pattern classes, saddleseat and gaited classes. Sunday classes include halter, western pleasure, western horsemanship, trail, showmanship, classes for miniature horses and western dressage. There are divisions from leadline, beginner, walk/trot to open classes. Both days begin at 8am, for more information, www.newtoncountysaddleclub.com
This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, This is a USDF/USEF recognized Show. The show uses the GHF/Massey Ferguson Electronic Scoreboard for spectators to enjoy. Visitors can see the scores that the judge gives for each movement and the total score at the end of each ride. For more information, www.goodhorseman.org
This equestrian event takes place at the Georgia International Horse Park, held in Arenas 8-10, free parking and admission for spectators, for more information, www.taramiaridingschool.com
Annual race benefiting the academy of young men, held at Rockdale Career Academy, 1064 Culpepper Dr. SW, beginning at 9am, to register and learn more, www.RunSignUp.com
Free workshop featuring “Composting & Mulching”. Volunteers hosts workshops at both Cowan Ace Hardware locations, Honey Creek 9:30-12:30pm and Green Street 11:30-2:30pm. For more information 770-278-7373
