Events in ForsythFall
Sip and Paint at Minori's
Join us for a great glass of wine and a unique painting that you make yourself. Yes, you can do it! Denise from Art Buff will walk you through how to make this great painting. All supplies and 2 glasses of wine will be provided for $40. Call to reserve your spot today as spaces are limited.
Minori’s Italian Ristorante 478-993-2300
Sept 5, 2019, 6:00 PM
Going Batty Night Hike
Heads up for this night hike to observe the bats that call High Falls home! Meet at the Falls View Trailhead. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle. $2 fee.
Sept 6, 2019, 7:30 PM
Geology Rocks
Have you ever looked at a rock and wondered what kind it was. Do you know the hardness scale? Then come along with us as we delve into the world of rocks! Meet at the park office. $2 fee.
Sept. 7, 2019, 1-2 PM
Leaf Printing
Come along with us as we investigate the different kinds of trees that are located at High Falls. We will use some of these leaves to create leaf prints. Meet at the park office. $2 fee.
Sept. 7, 2019, 3 -4 PM
Project Home Tweet Home
Ways to Participate:
1. Decorate and donate a birdhouse as a family or business by 9/7
2. Join us for a FREE Birdhouse Decorating Event on 9/7 @ 10:00 AM at the Monroe County Artisan Guild on the Square. Please sign up as supplies are limited and first-come, first-served. Decorated birdhouses will be displayed in the Art Gallery and auctioned off!
3. Bid on one of the gorgeous birdhouses between 9/8 – 9/28
4. Attend the Art Walk 9/28 to see the winners!
Kayaking 101
Jump in and get your feet wet. Have you ever wanted to get in the water and learn how to paddle a kayak? Then join us for a short lesson and then a 1 hr paddle around the lake. You must be prepared to have a good time and get wet. Reservations required. $20 fee.
Sept. 8, 2019, 10 AM
The Backlot Players Present - Murdered to Death
The Backlot Players at the Rose Theater present September’s addition to the ’19 – ’20 season.
From the author of Out of Focus comes this hilarious spoof of the best Agatha Christie traditions, with an assembled cast of characters guaranteed to delight: Bunting the butler, an English Colonel with the prerequisite stiff upper lip, a shady French art dealer and his moll, bumbling local inspectors and a well-meaning local sleuth who seems to attract murder – they’re all here, and all caught up in the side-splitting antics which follow the mysterious death of the owner of a country manor house. But will the murderer be unmasked before everyone else has met their doom, or will audiences die laughing first?
September 13th, 14th, 20th, 21th @ 7:30 PM, September 15th, 22nd @ 2:30 PM
Backyard Birding
Love to watch the birds but don’t know all their names? Join the Park Naturalist at Falls View Trailhead to learn how to attack birds and other wildlife to your backyard. We will also make a fun craft to take home to feed your feathered friends. Free
Sept. 14, 2019, 11 AM – 12 PM
Turtle Talk
Be you speak turtle? Do you like to pick them up and check them out? Then join the Park Naturalist to look at turtle shells and LIVE turtles! We will discuss what kind of turtles live at High Falls and how to co-exist with turtles. $1 Fee.
Sept. 14, 2019, 1 – 2 PM
Bones and Tracks Talk
Do you search for deer tracks in the dirt? Do you wonder what a fox track or raccoon track look like? Join the Park Naturalist to look at different bones, tracks and pelts of animals native to the area and talk about what animals you might have seen around the park. $1 fee for craft.
Sept. 14, 2019, 3 – 4 PM
SUP for Beginners
Have you also wanted to learn how to handle a paddleboard? Learn fundamental skills in this beginner’s class. After class enjoy a 1-hour paddleboard rental. Open to adults and children 8 and older who are accompanied by an adult. Must be able to swim. Reservations required. $20 fee.
Sept. 15, 2019, 10 – 11:30 AM
John Crist : Up Close Comedy Tour
With over 1 billion video views, comedian and viral sensation John Crist is the next big thing in stand-up comedy. Whether you know him from viral videos like “Millennial International,” “Road Rage in the Church Parking Lot,” or “Every Parent at Disney,” Crist has solidified his comedic prowess with sold-out shows from coast to coast. His most recent tour—The Human Being Tour—completely sold out in the Fall of 2018. This evening will have you laughing all night long.
September 19, 2019, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Stargazing at High Falls
Love to gaze at the stars? Join us and the Flint River Astronomy Club to get close and personal with the night sky. Meet in the pool parking lot. Free
Sept. 21, 2019, 7:30 – 9:00 PM
High Falls Bass Tournament
Do you have what it takes to bring in that big bass? Then join us for a day of fishing for a record Largemouth Bass in the High Falls Lake. This tournament is open to all ages, experience levels, motorized ((9.9 HP limit) and non-motorized boats. Check-in will start at 7:00 AM at the park office. Weigh-in will begin at 3:00 PM. Prises will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
Entry fee per boat( one or two-person teams) $35 Advance Registration $40 Day of Tournament
Daily ParkPass or Annual ParkPass Required. A fishing license is required for 16 and older. Please call the park office to register.
Saturday, Sept 21, 2019, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Historic Hike at High Falls
Did you know that High Falls was a bustling town way back when? Take a tour of the olden days of High Falls when industry and hydroelectricity kept this town moving. Meet at the Park Office. Free
Sept. 22, 2019, 11 AM
Sept. 29, 2019, 11 AM
Jeep Show
Love car shows? Love to show off your Jeep? Then plan on showing off your great Jeep. Show starts at 10:00 AM.
For questions contact Brian Lambert 478-955-6885, or email [email protected]
September 28, 2019. 10:00 AM
Art Walk on the Square
Need to change the look in your living room? Come out and see the regional artisans as they display and sell their work. Let the kids be creative as there will be a Sidewalk Chalk Contest for all ages from 10am-1pm. Don’t miss out on the Habitat for Humanity Bird House Silent Auction. This will be a good time to grab gifts for Christmas.
For more information contact The Art Buff Studio; 478-993-7525.
September 28, 2019, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Gatlin Brothers - Monroe County Fine Arts Center
Do these guys need introducing? All the Gold in California, Broken Lady, Houston (means I am one day closer to you), all these great hits and more. Join us for an evening with the Gatlin Brothers. This Grammy Award-winning trio has accumulated 7 #1 Singles, 32 Top 40 Records, 22 studio albums and 5 BMI Million-Air Awards. And they are coming for Forsyth. Tickets go on sale June 3, 2019. You will be ” Talkin to the moon” if you miss this show.
Sep 28, 2019, 7:00 PM
Historic Hike
Have you hiked down to the bottom of the falls? Then join us as we hike to the golden days of High Falls when industry and hydroelectricity kept the town moving forward. Meet at the Park Office. $5 parking pass needed. Wear comfortable shoes.
October 4, 2019, 6:00 PM
Mission Possible 5k & Fun Run
Running To Make A Difference!”
Project Impact is a nonprofit organization committed to building bridges that connect our communities to programs and organizations to ensure the physical, social, financial, and educational needs are being met for all people. We are hosting our 3rd Annual Mission Possible 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 8 am -11 am at Mary Person High School.
Project Impact has selected Monroe County Habitat for Humanity as this year’s recipient to receive half of the proceeds and donations.
Monroe Habitat is currently in the Homeowner Selection process and gearing up to begin their next home build later this fall. The funds we raise will make a difference!!
Oct 5, 2019, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
City/County Wide Scarecrow Contest
Have you got the spirit? The Halloween Spirit? Then get out and create your scarecrow. Who is able to join in the fun? Everyone, businesses, clubs, individuals! So get your registration in by 5:00 PM on October 7th with a 10$ fee. Contact Monica Cordy at Forsyth Main Street 478-994-7747 or email at [email protected]
Winners will be announced October 31, 2019
Backyard Birding
Can you tell a Cardinal from a Red-Headed Woodpecker? Are you interested in learning how to attract birds to your yard? Then join the park naturalist at the Falls View Trailhead to learn how to attract birds and other wildlife to your backyard. You will get to make a fun craft to take home to feed your birdies. Free!
October 12, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pollinator Garden Tour
Have you ever stopped to watch the butterflies and the bees work in the garden? Then join us for a short tour around our pollinator garden and learn how to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to your own backyard. Free
October 12, 2019, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Stargazing in the dark!
Do you love to look up at the stars but don’t know your planets from the stars? Join the Flint River Astronomy Club and get close and personal with the night sky. Meet in pool parking lot. Free
October 12, 2019, Dark
8th Annual Anchor of Hope Golf Tournament
Have you ever got a bogey at The Club at River Forest? Anchor of Hope is hosting their 8th Annual golf tournament to raise money for their special programs. AOH provides financial and spiritual support, encouragement, resources, and services to families with disabilities. The event takes place at The Club at River Forest in Forsyth. Registration and driving range access begin at 11:00 am and tee off follows at 12:00 noon.
Earlybird registration is open until September 30th.
$75 per golfer (increases to $95)
$300 per team of four (increases to $380)
October 14, 2019, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Historic Hike
Are you ready to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of High Falls in the fall? Then join us as we take a hike of the golden days of High Falls when industry and hydroelectricity kept this town moving. Free
October 18, 2019, 3:00 PM
Syrup makin' and Storytellin'
Do you know how syrup is made? Join us for an old fashion day. Watch how the Jerrell Family made their very own cane syrup on one of their own old kettles. Sip in the cane syrup, be entertained by our storytellers and enjoy demonstrations around the farm. Freshly made, hot syrup will be available to take home and enjoy at the end of the day.
Oct. 19, 2019, 10:30 – 3:30 PM
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Kayaking 101
Now that the weather has cooled, are you ready to get out in the water and explore High Falls Lake? Then join us for a short class on kayaking from the park ranger and then enjoy a free 1-hour rental to test your skills. Space is limited so reservations are required. $20 fee.
SUP for Beginners
Have you also wanted to learn how to handle a paddleboard? Learn fundamental skills in this beginner’s class. After class, enjoy a 1-hour paddleboard rental. Open to adults and children 8 and older who are accompanied by an adult. Must be able to swim. Reservations required. $20 fee.
October 19, 2019, 2:00 PM
Fall Music and Arts Festival at Hamlin Hills
What could be better on a beautiful fall day then a music and arts festival? Adding a corm maze of course! Join us for the 1st annual Fall Music and Arts Festival! Local vendors, artisans, musicians and all the usual farm fun and festivals including the corn maze and pumpkins! Hope to see you there!
October 19, 2019, 10:00 AM
Fall Festival on the Square
What do witches, ghost and walking dead have to do with Forsyth? Celebrate Halloween with us on the historic square! The streets are closed so kids can trick or treat in a fun and safe environment. Local businesses distribute candy and kids can enjoy games, inflatables, and festival food.
October 31, 2019
Green Tomato Festival
Missed getting your fried green tomatoes? Head over to nearby Juliette for the Green Tomato Festival, a celebration of the movie, Fried Green Tomatoes, that made Juliette world-famous. Eat at the delicious Whistle Stop Café, browse booths of goods made by local artisans, enjoy live music and rides for the kids, partake in the unique shops and boutiques of Juliette!
For more vendor and festival information, contact Tommy Moon at the Honey Comb by calling 478-992-9996.
October 26-27, 2019
Forsyth Farmers Market
North Jackson St.
Forsyth, GA 31029
Every Friday beginning in May and lasting until October, purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, dairy, homemade soap, and natural and organic goods from local farmers at the Forsyth Farmers Market. Stop by anytime between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM. and see what delicious goodies you find! For information, contact Forsyth Mainstreet at 478-994-7747.
High Falls Spook Fest
What could be better on a cool fall in the south? Spending the evening at High Falls State Park for a Spooktacular Night of Trick or Treating and Fun. . Enjoy food trucks, s’mores, Trick-or-Treat trail, costume contest and so much more.
October 26, 2019, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Burruss Correctional Training Center Golf Tournament
Come tee off at Country Club Park on November 1, 2019! Burruss Correctional Training Center is hosting a tournament to benefit the GA Prison Warden’s Association. Lunch will be provided at the turn. Contact Eugenia Harrison, DWCT , [email protected] 478-994-5755 for more information.
Registration 8:00 AM Shotgun start 9:00 am
Hyronomous A. Frog
Looking for something funny and new? Then join the Children’s Theater Troupe as they present Hyonomous A. Frog. This unique show is filled with rich humor for adults and children as well as delighted physical humor for even the youngest theatergoer. Hyronomous, an inept and lonely frog prince, lives in a bog in the kingdom of Spamelot. Hyronomous is bored and unhappy as a frog. He’s larger than the other frogs and hates the taste of flies. One day, the good witch Gloria appears to tell him he was once a human price and it was a spell that turned him into an amphibian. To break this croak-filled wizardry, Hyronomous must be kissed by a maiden. In a hysterical scene, he learns how to walk like a human and sets off for the castle of Spamelot. Cost $5.00
November 1, 2019, 9:00 AM
November 5, 2019, 4:30 PM
Junior Ranger Day Camp
Our Junior Ranger program got a makeover this winter! We now offer site-specific Junior Ranger Badges (the wooden one pictured)! Each site has a unique badge for you to earn! Our badge can be earned through our monthly Day Camp! On the first Saturday of every month, we are offering a Junior Ranger Day Camp. The activities will vary from month to month. There is a 15 child limit per camp, so make sure you register early! The fee is $30 and the camp is for anyone age 5-15. Your child is required to wear weather appropriate clothing (that can get wet/muddy) and closed-toed shoes. You will also need to provide a water bottle, a lunch, and a snack for your child. If you have any additional questions or to register, call the office at 478-993-3053
November 2, 2019, 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM
Tourism Expo
How can you help yourself and grow your business by using other platforms? Forsyth Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is hosting a first-ever Tourism Expo. It will start at 9 AM with Q & A with Janice Hall, City Manager of the City of Forsyth. At 10:00 AM, Lindsey Isaacs, Georgia Dept. of Economic Development’s expert Tourism Content Manager will showcase your attractions, accommodations, events, and deals on Explore Georgia. Don’t miss out on Mary Ann Lamonica, Location Specialist for the Georgia Film Office, as she shares how you can take advantage of the Reel-Scout’s business of recruiting and attracting productions to grow your business. And last join us for Lunch and Learn as we learn how SEO- Search Engine Optimization, can be used to help your business to improve your search engine ranking.
November 7, 2019, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1st Annual Maude's Cabin Homegrown Music Festival
Are you missing the concerts on the square? Then join us for a night of southern rock from a hometown group. Maude’s Cabin will be playing 1 night at the Rose! Joining them will be Cynthia’s Garden and Stephen Swain. This is a once in a lifetime chance to hear all these great bands at the intimate Rose Theater for only $15 per person. Seats are limited so don’t miss out!
November 9, 2019, 7:30 PM
Historic Hike
Ready for some cool fall weather? Join us on the Historic Hike to see the old hydroelectric plant at High Falls. This hike will showcase the olden days when High Falls had industry and hydroelectricity that kept this town moving. Meet at the Park Office. Free. Requires a $5 park pass or Annual Park Pass.
November 15, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Backyard Wildlife
Do you love to watch nature? Join us as we learn ways that you can attract wildlife to your home and lend them a hand throughout the cold winter months. Meet at Park’s office. Free. Requires a $5 park pass or Annual Park Pass.
November 16, 2019, 2:00 PM
Thanksgiving Crafts
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Take time to stop and create some handmade cards using some things found in nature. Park Office. Free Event. Requires a $5 park pass or Annual Park Pass.
November 23, 2019, 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Geology Rocks
Can you tell quartz from shale? Come along as we delve into the marvelous world of rocks in our salute to geology. Meet at the Park Office. $2.00 fee. Requires a $5 park pass or Annual Park Pass.
November 24, 2019, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Gobble Wobble
Already did your shopping on Thanksgiving? Then join us as we do a moderate walk with the Naturalist on the Multi-Use trail. We’ll walk a portion of the trail for a 3.5-mile hike.
Meet at the trailhead. Requires a $5 park pass or Annual Park Pass.
November 29, 2019, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Turkey Waddle Hike
Did you have too many slices of pumpkin pie? Well, the weather has cooled down and High Falls is doing an exhilarating 3-mile hike. Meet at the park office in walking shoes with water. Free. Requires a $5 park pass or Annual Park Pass.
November 30, 2019, 10:00 AM
Gobble Wobble II
Missed the first hike? Was it too far? Still, want to take a little walk? Then join us as we walk it off with the Naturalist on the Overland Nature Trail. This is a 3/4 mile trail. Meet at the trailhead (in the Spring Picnic Area).
November 30, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Visit with Santa
Are you in the mood to start off the Christmas season? Then start this season off right with a visit with Santa at Idlewilde Event Center! Children will enjoy a visit with Santa, games, crafts, cookies, and hot chocolate. Remember the evening with a picture with Santa!
Tickets must be purchased at https://idlewildesanta.eventbrite.com prior to the event. $5 per child
November 30, 2019, 6:00 PM -8:00 PM
