Calendar of Events

	Event Name	Description	Event Location
Jan-Dec 1-31	Jake's Porch	A Celebration of Art, Industry, and African American History in McDuffie County	McDuffie Museum 121 Main Street Thomson, GA admission: FREE 706-595-9923
August 7	Tom Watson Watermelon Festival	Grab a slice of summer at the 7th Annual Tom Watson Watermelon Festival in historic Thomson, Georgia. From seed spitting to melon rolling there will be games, contests, prizes, and fun for the whole family. Food, craft vendors, music, and historic mansion tours.	Hickory Hill 502 Hickory Hill Drive Thomson, GA 9:00-4:00 Admission: FREE 706-595-7777 www.hickory-hill.org
August 27-28	Mad for Monarchs Educator Workshop	Monarchs Across Georgia presents a 10-hour, 1-PLU workshop opportunity Learn about the biology and ecology of the Monarch butterfly! This workshop is for Georgia educators.	Watson-Brown Foundation Multipurpose Room 310 Tom Watson Way Thomson, GA $40, includes all materials and 2 meals 706-595-7777 www.hickory-hill.org
September 24-25	McCorkle Nurseries Giant Plant Sale! Open to the public three days only!	Twice annually, McCorkles opens thier doors to the general public for the Giant Plant Sale. This is your opportunity to select from thousands of discounted plants in 1-15 gallon sizes. Plan to come early and get your new plants while supplies last! First come - first served. All sales are final, no refunds, no returns. Plants must be picked up at time of purchase. All orders are self-loading. Bring your carts and wagons. Cash, check and Visa or Mastercard accepted.	5936 Mattie Harrison Rd, Dearing, GA 30808. Entrance between Neals Mill Rd and Luckey’s Bridge Rd. Automated information line: (706) 595-6052 If you can’t attend these dates, let us put you on our electronic mailing list. Go to www.McCorkleNurseries.com and click on the contact us page. Fill out the form and tell us you would like to be added to the Giant Plant Sale E-blast. Thanks!
Oct-Nov 1-6	Corn Maze at The Old Frontier	Start a new fall tradition with your family or group! Come visit The Old Frontier Camp A-Maize-ing Journey corn maze in Thomson, GA. Spend a day on the farm going through the corn maze, mining for gems at the gem mine, or feeding the animals at the petting zoo. For the younger members, there will be a mini maze and a large sand hill to play in.	The Old Frontier is located in Thomson, Georgia. From I-20: Take exit 172, go south on Wrens Hwy/GA-17 approximately 7 miles, turn right on Old Milledgeville Road, the entrance is approximately 3/4 miles on your right. For more information, call 706-533-2544, or visit www.theoldfrontier.com
October 23	Jack-O-Lanterns on Journal	TBD	Journal St Downtown Thomson
November 6	Belle Meade Hunt Opening Meet	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 13	2nd Saturday Serving up memories one Saturday at a time!	NEW!! The Thomson Downtown Committee will be bringing something new to downtown Thomson the 2nd Saturday of every month! Check back for more details!	Main St Downtown Thomson
December 4	Festival Off Main	Please join us for a day of family fun with Arts & Crafts vendors, food court, entertainment and activities for the kids! Held in the city’s downtown historic district along Railroad Street.	Thomson Depot 111 Railroad St Thomson, GA 706-597-1000 Admission: FREE
December 11	2nd Saturday Serving up memories one Saturday at a time!	NEW!! The Thomson Downtown Committee will be bringing something new to downtown Thomson the 2nd Saturday of every month! Check back for more details!	Main St Downtown Thomson
December TBA	Holidays on the Hill	Christmas candlelight tour of the historic house museum. Join us for a wine and cheese tasting at 6:30 before the tour. $5 per person, reservations required.	Hickory Hill 502 Hickory Hill Drive Thomson, GA 9:00-4:00 Admission: FREE 706-595-7777 www.hickory-hill.org
December TBA	6th Annual Evening of Christmas Celtic Guitar with Steve Baughman & Robin Bullock	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
2011
April TBA	Classic Car Show	Description	Location
May TBA	MayFest Arts & Crafts Festival	Description	Location
May TBA	Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival	Description	Location
May TBA	Arts in the Alley	Description	Location
June 3-4	Pro Rodeo at The Old Frontier	Description	Location
July 4	Raysville Fireworks	Description	Location
August 6	Tom Watson Watermelon Festival	Description	Location
October TBA	Corn Maze at The Old Frontier	Description	Location
October TBA	Fall Scarecrows on Main Street	Description	Location
October TBA	Jack 'O Lanterns on Journal	Description	Location
November TBA	Belle Meade Hunt Opening Meet	Description	Location
December TBA	Festival Off Main	Description	Location