Taste of Acworth

The Fifth Annual Taste of Acworth takes place in historic downtown Acworth on Saturday, October 17th 2009 from 10am to 6pm. The event benefits local schools and charities and features 150 area restaurants and businesses.

In addition to the great food, there will be two stages providing live entertainment throughout the day including the fun fashion show at noon and dog show at 3pm. The event also includes a kid zone featuring inflatables, a quad bungee, and challenging games.

Admission:
Free, food samples range from $1 to $3.

Parking:
Parking will be available throughout town with shuttles running from the McCall Primary School , Acworth Methodist Church , and Acworth First Baptist Church.

“Eye Help People See” Charity Golf Tournament

Eye Help People See (EHPS) is hosting a Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, November 2, 2009 at Bentwater Golf Course in Acworth. The annual charity tournament features a shotgun, scramble start and there will prizes for the Winning Teams as well as for Hole-in-One, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Longest Putt. There will also be a Stroke of Sight Putting Contest and the tournament will be followed by a raffle and awards ceremony. Lunch will be served at 11am and Tee Time is at noon.

Address:
Bentwater Golf Course
100 Golf Links Drive
Acworth, GA 30101

The PGA Tour Superstore is sponsoring the event and other sponsorship options are available. The event organizers are currently seeking golfers, hole sponsors, raffle donations, and goodie bag gifts. Donations are tax deductible and all proceeds benefit Eye Help People See and the visually impaired.

For more information, please contact Lindsey Sherrer at 404-402-8900.

About EHPS:
EHPS actively campaigns and fund raises to assist and support the visually impaired with the cost of medication, treatment and transplants. The organization hosts events throughout the year to raise awareness and funds.

Love the Lake Festival

The Acworth Love the Lake Festival takes place on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 2009. The Labor Day weekend festival takes place at Cauble Park in downtown Acworth and features over 150 arts & crafts vendors as well as 30 food vendors, ski exhibitions, tropical bird show, and live entertainment. There is also a large kids zone featuring inflatables, bungee rides, and a rock climbing wall.

Love the Lake Festival Parade
The festival begins with the Love the Lake Festival Parade at 9am. The parade begins at Acworth First Baptist Church and goes south on Main St. to Cowan Rd.

The festival begins after the parade at 10am and continues until the Love the Lake Concert.

Love the Lake Concert Schedule:
September 5th at 6pm – Parrot Island Band (a Jimmy Buffet tribute band)
September 5th at 8pm – Wanna Beens (favorites from the 60s, 70s, and 80s)

Admission:
The event is free to the public.

Address:
Cauble Park in Downtown Acworth

Parking:
There is parking in downtown Acworth with free shuttle rides. Just look for the shuttle stop signs.

For more information, call (770) 917-1234.