Major EventsSpring
Fine Arts Center
Come join us as we kick off The Forsythia Festival with The Lettermen Live in Concert on Monday, March 1st from 7pm-9pm.
Forsyth Forsythia Festival
We kick off the beautiful spring season with one of the most exciting events of the year: The Forsythia Festival. This free, family-friendly event takes place the second weekend of March in downtown Forsyth. Activities include a two-day arts and crafts show, children’s fair, 5K and one-mile fun run, sporting tournaments, live entertainment, and more.
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FaithFest
Come join us on March 9, 2019, as we celebrate music, faith, and our community during a Christian based singing competition. The competition will be held at First Baptist Church at 7pm. The admission is free. For more information.
The Backlot Players present - Lone Star/Laundry & Bourbon
Texans love to say of their state that “everything is bigger.” Join us for a comedic evening of fun as we visit the Lone Star State and drop in on the ladies and their men for insights on life in the South. No doubt you will come away at least believing the characters are bigger in Texas.
March 27th, 28th, April 3rd, 4th @ 7:30pm, March 29th, April 5th @ 2:30pm
Barre and Brunch
Join us as we learn barre at the Yoga on the Square. There is no need to bring anything as mats, balls and weights will be provided. Afterward our workout, , brunch will be served at the Sage and Sparrow. All are welcome.
$12 pp includes brunch.
Mar 30 930am.
Yoga on the square, 8 N Jackson St, Forsyth, Ga. 31029 478-390-0712
2019 Crappie Fishing Tournament
Grab your fishing rods and come on out to High Falls State Park on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 6am-4pm for a park sponsored fishing tournament. The tournament is open to all ages.
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Georgia Small Business
5th Annual Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS Awards Luncheon – March 18, 2019
The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta | 11am – 1:30pm
Join us for this year’s celebration as we honor this Georgia’s newest Small Business ROCK STARS.
Small Business Development Centers – All throughout February and March
Join us on May 5-11,2019 we will provide training, learning opportunities and other services for small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Georgia.
View the website for dates and times of opportunities near you
Backlot Players present Community Appreciation and 2019-2020 Season Reveal Night
The Backlot Players present the 2019-2020 season with an evening of skits from this upcoming season. We will be treated with a Taste of Forsyth, with hor d’oeuvre from many of our local restaurants.
March 28, 2019, 6:30 pm
The Rose Theater. 23 w Johnston St, Forsyth.
Paint and Sip
Come out and enjoy good company, a glass of wine as we paint and sip. We will be painting a friendly pig. Register and pay at Minori’s Italian Ristorante. Space is limited. All supplies will be supplied.
April 4, 2019, 6-8:30 pm. $40
Hubbard Day Celebration
Celebrate the invaluable contributions of William M. Hubbard. Commemorate African American achievement, both of those who came before us and our future generations. The events for this celebration are as follows; Saturday, April 13, 2019: King & Queen Contest, Friday, April 19, 2019: Hubbard Day Weekend Celebration Banquet, and Saturday, April 20,2019: Hubbard Day Parade and Street Dance.
Kite Day
Come out to the park and have a day of fun flying a kite. Celebrate Kite Day. Bring your kite, a picnic basket, and enjoy the park, food vendors, Inflatables and Splash Pad (if weather permits) while you are there.
April 13, 2019 10-3pm
Ta Ta Bang Bang!
Shoot on over to Meadows Gun Club (1064 Rumble Rd Forsyth, GA 31029) on Saturday, April 13, 2019, for TA TA Bang Bang! Participate in the Lewis Class Competition opened to EVERYONE with TWO Flight times: 10 am and 2 pm. LOADED Dinner Auction & Raffle follows at 6 pm featuring the Low Country Boil!
Registration is at 8:30 am. See website for complete details.
Unmasking Homelessness Masquerade Ball
Come join us at the Monroe County Conference Center for good music, fun and New Orleans style food and drinks! This event will take place on April 13, 2019 from 7pm-11pm. This event is benefiting The Monroe County Habitat for Humanity. For more information.
Burruss CTC Golf Tournament
Come tee off at Country Club Park on March 22, 2019! Burruss Correctional Training Center is hosting a tournament to benefit the GA Prison Warden’s Assoc. See the flyer below for detailed information.
Registration 8:00am Shotgun start 9:00am
Concert of the Square - 911
This spring join us on the square for the beginning of the Concerts on the Square. Opening night will showcase the band 911.
Bring a chair, your family and friends and be prepared to sing and dance the night away.
April 20, 2019, 8 pm
Autism Awareness Festival
The Autism Awareness Festival, sponsored by Anchor of Hope Foundation, is held on the last Saturday in April. It is a day of promoting community awareness, inclusion, and education about disability while providing a place to foster friendships and show families facing developmental disability love and support. The festival includes a resource/craft fair, kids play area, 5K trail race, family fun run, local and professional entertainment, and food vendors.
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 noon and 6 p.m. and see what delicious goodies you find! For information, contact Forsyth Mainstreet at 478-994.7747.
High Falls Triathlon
The High Falls State Park Triathlon sponsored by Friends of High Falls State Park combines the challenges of a trail run, limited traffic for a bike ride on paved country roads and a beautiful lake paddle.
May 18, 2019, 8 am High Falls State Park – 76 High Falls Park Dr., Jackson, GA 30233
Concert on the Square - Hometown
Every summer, enjoy a concert in Forsyth’s historic downtown square. This event is family-friendly and features music of all kinds. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes! Did we mention that this event is free?
May 4, 2019, 8 pm
7th Annual Kids Fishing Rodeo
The Kids Fishing Event is hosted by the Georgia Dept of Corrections. It is designed to introduce the younger generation to the sport of fishing. The event is open to all children, ages 15 and under. You will be fishing for catfish. Some equipment and bait will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own gear. R.S.V.P. Jeannene Woodruff 478-992-5997 or email [email protected]
Chandi Saptashati Homa Including Ati Rudram
You are cordially invited to come and experience 5-days of untold blessings and grace on May 15th-19th, 2019. All are welcome as the Maha Kailasam is brought to the SRIM Center. For more information.
Rudram Meditation Retreat
Immerse yourself in the inner world of meditation in the presence of Her Holiness, Amma Sri Karunamayi, in this five-day retreat. The retreat begins on Thursday, May 9th to Monday, May 13th at the SRIM Center. For more information.
The Backlot Players present Independence Day at Happy Meadows
This riotous laugh out loud comedy proves growing old doesn’t mean growing feeble. Its the 4th of July and the women of Happy Meadows Nursing Home have independence in mind. They’re fed up with the rules, the regulations, and especially the food. When senior resident Holly receives a cry for help from her grandson, she rallies her comrades-in-arms and the women plot a breakout. Will Holly and her friends succeed? Perhaps with some fireworks, a large can of creamed corn and extensive lengths of rope, they might just have what it takes to outsmart the thoroughly vexed retirement home director.
May 10th,11th,12th,17th,18th,19th, 2019
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OCMULGEE RIVER WATER TRAIL
Are you a kayaking enthusiast? Brave the rapids, or just coast the calm waters of the Ocmulgee River. Ocmulgee Water Trail invites you to enjoy the water hiking experience of a lifetime.
