Held at the Georgia International Horse Park at The Glen, 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.
Georgia International Horse Park, Public Train Rides, The North Georgia Live Steamers (NGLS) is an incorporated non-profit miniature outdoor railroad club, Trains will begin operation at 1pm. Rides will conclude with the last train at 4:30pm. The cost to ride a train is $3.00 per person. Run days may be canceled for inclement weather, http://www.northgeorgialivesteamers.org
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North American Canicross presents Steeplechase Stampede
North American Canicross presents Steeplechase Stampede
This fun event is back at the Georgia International Horse Park, held in the Steeplechase field area, 5K & 10K trail running race with dogs, for more information, www.nacanicross.com
Held at the Georgia International Horse Park at The Glen, 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.
This event is presented by Mounted Games Across America, held at the Georgia International Horse Park at the Grand Prix Stadium, Sat 8-6pm, Sun 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, www.mountedgames.org
Held at the Georgia International Horse Park, A single judged full show both days. There will be Rookie, Level 1, Youth, Amateur and Open classes in Ranch, Speed, Trail, Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Halter and Pattern classes. Classes begin at 8am each day, for more information, www.gqha.com
Held at the Georgia International Horse Park in Arenas 5-7, Barn 3. Hunter and Equitation show finals for members of the Athens Arena Hunter/Jumper Association (AAHJA). Jumper classes offered Saturday and Sunday. This event is open to the public, and is not a ticketed event. For more information, www.aahja.org
Get a behind-the-scenes look at life in a cloistered monastery. On these Highlights and Insights Tours, participants will get to see sections of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit not normally open to the public. Visitors will get a rare glimpse into the lives of these monks and revel in the profound beauty and history of one of the most magnificent and peaceful places in Georgia. Tours are $20 per person, every 2nd Saturday March- Nov. 2625 Hwy 212 SW. Organized by Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, for more information 404-988-8384
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
This event is presented by Mounted Games Across America, held at the Georgia International Horse Park at the Grand Prix Stadium, Sat 8-6pm, Sun 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, www.mountedgames.org
Held at the Georgia International Horse Park, A single judged full show both days. There will be Rookie, Level 1, Youth, Amateur and Open classes in Ranch, Speed, Trail, Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Halter and Pattern classes. Classes begin at 8am each day, for more information, www.gqha.com
Held at the Georgia International Horse Park in Arenas 5-7, Barn 3. Hunter and Equitation show finals for members of the Athens Arena Hunter/Jumper Association (AAHJA). Jumper classes offered Saturday and Sunday. This event is open to the public, and is not a ticketed event. For more information, www.aahja.org
Get a behind-the-scenes look at life in a cloistered monastery. On these Highlights and Insights Tours, participants will get to see sections of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit not normally open to the public. Visitors will get a rare glimpse into the lives of these monks and revel in the profound beauty and history of one of the most magnificent and peaceful places in Georgia. Tours are $20 per person, every 2nd Saturday March- Nov. 2625 Hwy 212 SW. Organized by Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance, for more information 404-988-8384
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
This event is presented by Mounted Games Across America, held at the Georgia International Horse Park at the Grand Prix Stadium, Sat 8-6pm, Sun 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, www.mountedgames.org
Held at the Georgia International Horse Park, A single judged full show both days. There will be Rookie, Level 1, Youth, Amateur and Open classes in Ranch, Speed, Trail, Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Halter and Pattern classes. Classes begin at 8am each day, for more information, www.gqha.com
Held at the Georgia International Horse Park in Arenas 5-7, Barn 3. Hunter and Equitation show finals for members of the Athens Arena Hunter/Jumper Association (AAHJA). Jumper classes offered Saturday and Sunday. This event is open to the public, and is not a ticketed event. For more information, www.aahja.org
Back at the Georgia International Horse Park, Six rings of Hunter/Jumper Competition (from Lead-line to 3’9″ Jumpers). This event is open to spectators. Special features include a Horse/Rider Costume Contest, Fox & Hound Derby (for dogs), and “Trick or Treat” around barns. Up to $2,500.00 in prize money. For more information, www.hjfoxclassics.com
Back at the Georgia International Horse Park, Six rings of Hunter/Jumper Competition (from Lead-line to 3’9″ Jumpers). This event is open to spectators. Special features include a Horse/Rider Costume Contest, Fox & Hound Derby (for dogs), and “Trick or Treat” around barns. Up to $2,500.00 in prize money. For more information, www.hjfoxclassics.com
This gun & knife show lands back at the Georgia International Horse Park in the Exhibition Center, Sat. 9-5pm and Sunday 10-4pm, for tickets and more information, www.gemcapitolshows.com
City of Conyers and Rockdale County hosts holiday drone show, live entertainment, lighting of Olde Town and children’s activities, 4-6pm Olde Town Conyers, www.VisitConyersGA.com
Back at the Georgia International Horse Park, Six rings of Hunter/Jumper Competition (from Lead-line to 3’9″ Jumpers). This event is open to spectators. Special features include a Horse/Rider Costume Contest, Fox & Hound Derby (for dogs), and “Trick or Treat” around barns. Up to $2,500.00 in prize money. For more information, www.hjfoxclassics.com
This gun & knife show lands back at the Georgia International Horse Park in the Exhibition Center, Sat. 9-5pm and Sunday 10-4pm, for tickets and more information, www.gemcapitolshows.com
Led by Agriculture Agent Philip Hensley from UGA Extension Rockdale County. It only takes 15 minutes to record results, plus get fun tips, free seeds, and bug-lovin' goody bags for the kiddos! (While supplies last.) Also hosting a reading circle for toddlers while you count! Free to join! Registration link: https://shorturl.at/QVy3t, Big Haynes Creek Nature Center at the Georgia International Horse Park from 9-11am, for more information 770-278-7373
Join BARK Ranger Pack and bring your leashed four legged friend for a free guided hike from 5-7pm, Meet at Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Center, 770-484-3060.
The Southeastern Hunter/Jumper Series, held at the Georgia International Horse Park, GHJA, TIP, and HSV local rated hunter/jumper series providing classes for all levels of riders from beginner to advanced. For more information, visit www.hsvshownews.com
UGA Extension Rockdale County hosts a series of demonstration-based workshops, held at the Plant a Row Demonstration Garden located behind Restoration Storehouse at 1400 Parker Rd., Class is from 9am-10am, for more information, 770-278-7373.
Presented by Rockdale Master Gardeners and Extension Volunteers, enjoy this information series hosted at Cowan Ace Hardware locations, 1056 Honey Creek Rd. SE from 9:30-12:30pm and 1264 Green Street SE, from 11:30am-2:30pm, For more information, 770-278-7373.
The Boo-Tique hosts a hands on workshop “the art of Spell Jar Magick”, Blessing balls , spell jars , wish jars and much more . Create your own jar during this class .6:30-8pm, 916 Center Street, for more information, 678-806-5536
This equestrian event is held at the Georgia International Horse Park, presented by Georgia Dressage & Combined Training Association, Inc., for more information, visit www.gdcta.org
Big Haynes Creek Nature Center within the Georgia International Horse Park to host nature event from 10am-12pm, to learn more about this free event, www.georgiahorsepark.com , 770-860-4190.
Readers, fans, and media are invited to a free Book Launch Party for “The Queen of Second Chances” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in historic Olde Town Conyers. The celebration features a guided stroll through the real streets and storefronts that inspired the novel — Olde Town seen "through Destiny’s eyes" — followed by Book Birthday cake, a Q&A with the author Kam Karem, prize drawings, photo opportunities, and book swag. Guests gather in front of the author’s office at 915 Commercial Street, Conyers, GA 30012. Admission is free (book-purchase receipts unlock higher swag levels); RSVP by August 22, 2026, to tk@tkread.com.
