Calendar of Events
| Event Name | Description | Event Location | |
Oct-Jan
1-31
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Civil War Exhibit: An Observance of the 150th Anniversary of the Beginning of the War Between the States October 1, 2011 - |
An exhibit of original documents, authentic weapons and local personal items from the Civil War, or the War Between the States. Includes handwritten letter by Abraham Lincoln, and General Alexander McLaws’ original campaign chest. |
McDuffie Museum 121 Main St Thomson, GA 30824 |
| 2012 | |||
January
27
|
Classic Car Cruise-In 4-10 pm |
Classic Car Cruise-In, proceeds to benefit the Thomson Shrine Club |
Sonic Drive In 226 East Hill Street |
February
3
|
Daniel Johnson Band
- music starts at 9 pm |
DJB describes their sound as an eccentric mix of southern rock, country, blues, and alternative blended in together. |
Best Western |
February
10
|
MAC on Main Open House/ Chamber After Hours
5-8 pm |
Join the McDuffie Arts Council as they celebrate the first anniversary of their Main St gallery. Garden City Jazz will provide musical entertainment. |
MAC on Main |
February
11-12
|
Intermediate Horse Trials
|
Training Preliminary Intermediate |
Pine Top Farm |
February
25
|
Chilli, Soup and
|
Check this page for more info. | Dearing Elemetary |
February
24-26
|
Advanced Horse Trials
|
Preliminary Intermediate Advanced (ADVANCED RUNS ALL 3 PHASES on Friday, Feb. 24) |
Pine Top Farm |
March
10
|
Georgia Geocachers Association "Gone in 60 Seconds"
|
The Georgia Geocachers Association will hold their monthly meeting in McDuffie County on March 10th. During the day they will play a scavenger hunt game based on the movie “Gone in 60 Seconds”. |
Thomson Depot 111 Railroad Street Thomson, GA For more info: 706-597-1000 |
March
17-18
|
Spring Horse Trials
|
Beginner Novice Novice Training Preliminary |
Pine Top Farm |
April
28
|
Classic Car Show |
Thomson’s annual Car Show at the Depot draws hundreds of people to downtown Thomson to view dozens of antique and collectible autos, cars and trucks. Trophies and prize money will be awarded to those declared winners in different categories of the car/truck show. |
Thomson Depot 111 Railroad Street Thomson, GA For more info: 706-597-1000 |
May
5
|
Dearing MayFest |
Dearing Mayfest has something for everyone! Share in the fun, shopping, food and entertainment. The day will start with the Parade at 9:00 am and a variety of Entertainment throughout the day. |
Dearing, GA 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
May
19
|
Blind Willie McTell |
This years festival line up: TBA |
Stagecoach Rd Thomson, GA |
August
7
|
National Night Out by the McDuffie Co. Sheriff's Dept |
Old Dearing Elemetary |
|
October
1-31
|
Fall Scarecrows on Main Street |
Every fall, Thomson Chamber members decorate a scarecrow for their business and line them up down Main St. |
Main Street Thomson, GA 30824 706-597-1000 |
October
17-18
|
October Horse Trials
|
Beginner Novice Novice Training Preliminary |
Pine Top Farm |
October
TBA
|
Jack 'O Lanterns on Journal |
Bring the kids to downtown Thomson for a family friendly Halloween event! Haunted house, costume parade, music and much more! |
Journal St (off Main St) Thomson, GA 30824 705-597-1000 |
November
3
|
Belle Meade Hunt |
Ride along on a Tally-ho wagon for what is likely the largest opening day meet of any foxhunt in the world, riding through the historic sites and beautiful rolling countryside of McDuffie County, following hunters and hounds on a simulated fox hunt. This is truly an unforgettable McDuffie County tradition! | Located 2 hrs east of Atlanta and 30 minutes west of Augusta off I-20. Take exit 172, and travel north, turn left on Stagecoach Rd, and left on Wrightsboro Rd. |
November
24-25
|
Horse Trials
|
Thanksgiving Recognized: Beginner Novice Novice Training PRELIMINARY |
Pine Top Farm |
December
1
|
Festival Off Main |
|
Thomson Depot 111 Railroad Street Thomson, GA 706-597-1000 |
December
2
|
Annual Christmas Parade |
Main Street Thomson, GA 706-597-1000 |
|
December
TBA
|
7th Annual Evening of Christmas Celtic Guitar |
The magnificently rich sound of two acoustic guitars conjures up the ancient musical landscapes of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Presented by the Activities Council of Thomson in association with WTHO |
Thomson Depot 111 Railroad St Thomson, GA 706-597-1000 |
December
TBA
|
Holidays on the Hill | Hickory Hill 502 Hickory Hill Drive Thomson, GA 706-595-7777 |
|
TBA
TBA
|
Arts in the Alley |
Highlights of the event include a diverse mixture of musical ensembles and dance troupes, as well as interactive childrens'art activities. Local visual artists, including painting, pottery, metal work, sculpture, photography, illustration,folk art and fine craft will showcase their works. The day-long cultural event will take place rain or shine. | Journal Street Thomson, GA 706-986-1481 |