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.
Night Market Festival
This summer spend time with friends and family at a concert in Forsyth’s historic downtown square. This event is family-friendly and features music from Atlanta’s Premier cover band, Velvet Runway will be playing hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes! Did we mention that the concert is free?
June 6, 2020, 8:00 PM
Paint and Sip at Minori's Italian Ristorante
Such a good time! $40 for 2 glasses of wine and all painting materials. Starts promptly at 6. Come early to eat dinner if you want. Call Minoris and reserve your spot ASAP. This one will sell out.
June 4, 2020, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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 22, 2020 6:30 PM
Tadpole School Hosted by High Falls
This monthly nature class leads little ones to explore some big ideas with help from their parents and the Park Naturalist. Bring your polliwogs out to Shelter #4. Appropriate for ages 2-5. Register in advance by calling the park office at 478-993-3053. $5 Fee.
June 28th, July 26th, and Aug 16th from 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
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.
Georgia State Championship - GA Sporting Clay Assocation
Calling all recreational Clay Shooters. Beginner or advanced. Join us for a weekend of shooting sporting clay. 200 Target Main event, 100 TargetPreliminary Event, 100 Target FITASC Event, 100 Target Super Sporting Event, 50 Target Sub-Gauge Events. There will be over $50,000 in prizes of cash and guns.
June 18th – June 21st, 2020
4th of july talent showcase
Are you the next America’s Got Talent? What are you waiting for? Sign up for the Talent Showcase and debut yourself at the Monroe County Recreation Park.
The registration application is available through June 15th at the Welcome Center (68 N. LEE ST. ) Ask for Tammie!
July 3, 2020, 7:00 PM -10:00 PM
Fourth of July Fireworks
Independence Day! We are so excited that we do celebrate it early! Bring the kids and join us at The Monroe County Parks and Recreation Department Complex one day early 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 (a day early)!
July 3, 2020, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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.
Bykr Broz Motorcycle Ride for Anchor of Hope
Love the wind in your hair? Need any excuse to ride your bike? Join Anchor of Hope Foundation for the Iron Order Charity Ride. The ride starts at 41 W. Johnston St. — kickstands up at 1:00 PM! For details contact Anchor of Hope at 478-994-0438.
June 13, 2020, 1:00 PM
Night Market Festival
Enjoyed the free concerts on the square? Don’t miss the last one of the summer! This event is family-friendly and features the music of different bands. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes! Did we mention that this event is free?
August 1st, 2020 8:00 PM
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 9 – 15 2020. (Canceled)
The Big Top Show
Join the Monroe County Fine Arts Center for “The Big Top Show.” Admission is $5 and will include free balloon animals and face painting and over 100 internationally acclaimed clowns! All proceeds go back into the Monroe County Fine Arts Outreach Program. For more information contact Patrick Hamilton at 478-994-2031 ext.4346.
August 15, 2020, 7:00 PM
Trivia Tuesday
Join Tracey 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. (Postponed)
