Events in ForsythSummer
Forsyth is one of the best places to visit in Georgia. We have many seasonal activities you can enjoy. Below is our listing of summer events happening in Forsyth, GA.
Meadows Gun Club JR Georgia Blast
1064 Rumble Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
2021 Meadows Gun Club and Shooting School is hosting the JR Georgia Blast Clay Shooting Championship! For more information, please check out their website.
May 21 – 23, 2021
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 weekend of May 22-23 this year in downtown Forsyth. Activities include a two-day arts and crafts show, 5K and one-mile fun run, sporting tournaments, live entertainment and more.
May 22-23, 2021
5th Annual Forsyth Tree Board Golf Tournament
Come join the fun with the 5th Annual Forsyth Tree Board Golf Tournament!
$75/person – $300/team : $5 Mulligans limit 2 per person (8/team)
Includes: lunch, green fees and cart
First 18 teams to register and pay, deadline to register is June 4th
Where: Forsyth Golf Club
400 Country Club Drive
Forsyth, GA 31029
When: Friday, June 11, 2021 : 8am Registration / 9am Tee Time
Proceeds go to funding the great tree planting projects done by the Forsyth Tree Board
Please sign up or donate by emailing Tammie Pierson at [email protected] OR 478.808.8725
Happy 200th Birthday, Monroe County! Ft. T-Shirt Signing by Jordan McCord
Headed to Forsyth for Shop Small 1st Saturday?! Come help continue the year-long celebration of Monroe County’s 200th Birthday with (free) CAKE! That PLUS Bicentennial Student T-shirt Design Winner, Jordan McCord, will be at the (temporary) CVB Office at 20 N Jackson Street signing tshirts for their SALE LAUNCH! Come out, get some cake, buy a t-shirt, get Jordan to sign it and celebrate the start of the Bicentennial year! All the fun starts at 11am
Annual High Falls Father's Day Fishing Tournament
Annual High Falls Fathers Day Tournament!
Location: Buck Creek Ramp
$60 a boat
Safe light till 2, Five Fish Limit
Saturday, June 19, 2021
All boats welcome must have aerated livewell
Father son teams encouraged, but doesn’t have to be. Open to all!
Bingo Bash @ 1823 Artisan Guild
Date: Friday, June 25, 2021 @ 6pm
Cost: $25 for 2 cards + goodies and drinks.
$5 extra cards available.
Tickets: Purchase Here
July Youth Shooting Clinic at Meadows Gun Club
Youth Shooting Clinic at Meadows Gun Club! Skeet, Trap & Sporting Clays. Lunch Provided.
July 7, 2021
17 & under only!
$250/shooting – Targets not included
World Ranger Day
Join our park naturalist back in time for a guided hike to learn about the history of High Falls. This 1-mile hike through history includes stops at our grist mill and power house. Participants will earn their blaze a trail patch. Please dress for the weather and bring water.
$5 park Pass required
Please call or visit our office to pre-register for this event. (478-993-3053)
July 31, 2021 @ 11am – 12noon.
2021 NWTF Turkey Shoot
Come out and join the Meadows Gun Club’s Annual NWTF Turkey Shoot! Check the website below for more updated details as they are made public.
August 12 – 15, 2021
Hamlin Hills Watermelon Eating/Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
Date: July 4, 2021
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Hamlin Hills Farm
477 Dames Ferry Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
Entry Fee: $10
Prize: $800
Come out and participate in the first ever Watermelon contest at Hamlin Hills Farm!
Forsyth-Monroe County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet
Got your game on? Come out to support and honor our local athletes at the Monroe County Conference Center.
August 21, 2021
Byker Broz presents Anchor of Hope Foundation Charity Ride
August 28, 2021
$20/rider, $10/passenger
1pm @ Anchor of Hope Office
41 W. Johnston Street
Forsyth, Georgia 31029
Questions? Contact Richard Carr [email protected]
Ocmulgee River Water Trail
Love the water? Cant wait to 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.
Fourth of July Fireworks
Independence Day! We are so excited! Bring the kids and join us at The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Department Complex on Friday, July 3rd and let’s kick this summer off with a bang. Food vendors will be onsite for a treat. Happy Independence Day!
July 3, 2021, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Monroe County's Back 2 School Rally
Saturday, July 31, 2021
10am – 1pm
Monroe County Fine Arts Center
27 Brooklyn Ave
Forsyth, Georgia 31029
Featuring: Backpack and wishlist item givewaway, food, community resources and more!
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.
American Clown Academy
The American Clown Academy is an all-inclusive training experience with a wide variety of North America’s premier authorities in clowning. The ACA is in Forsyth, just 45 minutes south of Atlanta. Experience everything from dance choreography to proper pie-throwing technique, hospital clowning to circus clowning.
August 8 – 14 2021
Trivia Tuesday
Join Brittany the Trivia Lady at Jonah’s on Johnston! There will be prizes, family fun, and of course pizza every Tuesday night from 6:30-8:00 PM.
