Fireworks and Concert at the Beach


Not ready to see the summer go, still thinking of island breezes and sunsets over the water? On Friday, August 19 come and enjoy a free night of music at the beach followed by a 23 minute fireworks display over Lake Acworth. Local artists, the Paul Hand Band will take the stage at 6:30 p.m.; Paul Hand has put together a power rock trio that plays an eclectic mix of modern and classic rock that has been entertaining the metro Atlanta area for the last 10 years. Featured artists Sons of Sailors will perform at 8:00 p.m., whether it is Buffett, Beach, Rock and Roll or Country this Athens, GA band can play it all. Fireworks will start at approximately 9:30 p.m. Bring your blankets and pack your picnic baskets for a night of great music and a spectacular fireworks display on the lawn at Cauble Park.

Tables can be purchased for this concert online through August 10 or at the Parks and Recreation Office through August 15. Tables are $50.00 each for City of Acworth residents and $60 for non residents. With the table you get 6 chairs and one parking pass. This parking pass will allow you to park at Cauble Park as long as spots remain available.

On the evening of the concert, parking at Cauble Park is by pass only. General public parking is available Downtown and you can walk or take a shuttle down to the park. This is a free shuttle service. If you park downtown, shuttles will pick you up at the city hall parking lot, the post office parking lot and the Acworth First Baptist Church.

The fireworks and concert featuring Sons of Sailors is a part of the Love the Lake Concert Series presented by the City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association.

To purchase a table visit www.acworth.org/aprd.

Please call (770) 917 – 1234 or visit http://www.acworth.org/aprd for more information.

Women’s Sprint Triathlon

The City of Acworth along with Georgia Multisport Productions will be hosting the PT Solutions Acworth Women’s Sprint Triathlon on Sunday, August 5, 2012. Ovarian Cycle, Inc. is the official charity for the event and it is sanctioned by USAT, the national governing body for the sport of Triathlon. The PT Solutions Acworth Women’s Triathlon will be held at Dallas Landing and will begin at 7:30 am.

Come out and support over 600 women young and old as they swim 400 yards, bike for 13 miles, and finish with a 5k run ending in downtown Acworth. Know someone in the race? Be sure to support them by visiting the shops in Downtown Acworth for event gifts and specials! For more information and up coming races contact Jim Rainey 770-926-2367 or jim@gamultisports.com.

2011 Fall Baseball Season

The Acworth Baseball Association is currently accepting online registrations for the 2011 Fall Baseball Season. We provide a safe, challenging and most of all, fun instructional and competitive baseball experience for boys and girls, ages 4 to 18. Our goal is to instill in the children of this community the ideas of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty and a sense of teamwork so that they may become strong, healthy, well adjusted members of the community.

Onsite Registrations will be held at the Acworth Sports Complex on Saturday, August 6 and Saturday, August 13 from 10:00 a.m. to noon each day. Fees vary depending on the age of the participant. All registration fees, age group information, and additional information are posted at www.acworthbaseball.org. Come join one of the best youth baseball programs around!

For more information, please visit acworthbaseball.org or call (770) 974-6616.

Teeing Off for Kids

Teeing Off for Kids 14th Annual Golf Tournament for SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center

SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center’s 14th Annual Teeing Off For Kids golf tournament will be held on September 19, 2011 at Brookstone Country Club in Acworth, GA. All golfers who participate will experience at least one win at the golf tournament- the satisfaction of helping create a community free of child abuse! All proceeds from the four-person best ball scramble will go towards the center.

ProCore Solutions has signed up as a gold sponsor and Eagle Vending will be providing beverages and snacks, but many additional sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Date:
Registration and catered breakfast is at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Immediately following the tournament there will be a catered awards reception with food, drinks and prizes.

Admission:
The cost for an individual player is $150. Foursomes are $600 and sponsorship pricing varies.

Address:
Brookstone Golf and Country Club
5705 Brookstone Drive, Acworth

For more information, please call For more information and to register today, contact Amanda Sparks at (770) 514-6554 or AmandaSparks.safepath@cobbcounty.org.

Fall Horizon Baseball League

Registration has started for the fall season of the Horizon Baseball League. The league is divided up into two age groups; 5-12 years old and 13 and older. Baseball season begins on Saturday, September 24th and runs through October 29th. The cost for the league is $15 which covers league expenses. If you are unable to afford the cost of the league opportunities for financial aid are available by contacting Lauren Ham 770-917-1234.

Register online for the Horizon Baseball League by visiting www.acworth.org/aprd or at Acworth Parks and Recreation Department office located at 4762 Logan Road, Acworth, 30101. For more information please visit the above website or call 770-917-1234.

Love the Lake Festival

The Acworth Love the Lake Festival takes place on Saturday, September 3, 2011 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, September 4, 2011 from noon to 6pm. The Labor Day weekend festival takes place at Cauble Park near downtown Acworth and features over 150 arts & crafts vendors as well as 30 food vendors and live entertainment. There is also a large kids zone.

Love the Lake Festival Parade
The festival begins with the Love the Lake Festival Parade at 10am. The parade begins at Acworth First Baptist Church and goes south on Main St. to Cowan Rd. The Love the Lake Festival begins after the parade.

Dates:
Saturday, September 3, 2011 from 10am to 6pm
Sunday, September 4, 2011 from noon to 6pm

Admission:
The event is free to the public.

Address:
Lake Acworth Beach at Cauble Park near Downtown Acworth
2293 Beach Street
Acworth, GA 30101

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

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

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

Fourth of July Celebration

Acworth 4th of July Fireworks

Update for 2011: After being cancelled due to rain on July 4, 2011, this event has been rescheduled for Friday, August 19, 2011.  Click here for event details.

On Monday, July 4th, 2011, the City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association are hosting an Independence Day celebration at Cauble Park. The celebration features live music by The Paul Hand Band starting at 4pm, Destination at 6pm, and headliners FLASHBACK starting at 8pm. At 9:30pm, watch as the best fireworks show in Cobb County takes place over Lake Acworth. Food and drinks will be available from vendors.

2011 Schedule:
4pm – Concert with The Paul Hand Band
6pm – Concert with Destination
8pm – Headline concert with Flashback
9:30/Dark – Fireworks

Admission:
The concert is free to the public, and tables for 6 are available for an additional fee.

Tables:
Tables are $50 each for City of Acworth residents and $60 for non-residents. With the table you get 6 chairs and one parking pass. This parking pass will allow you to park at Cauble Park as long as spots remain available. You can still purchase a table through Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by visiting the Parks & Recreation Office located at 4762 Logan Rd. Acworth Ga 30101.

Parking:
Parking at Cauble Park is by pass only on July 4 but you are not guaranteed a parking spot at Cauble Park with this pass so please plan on arriving early. If you do not have a parking pass or if the parking if full, you will need to park downtown and take a shuttle down to the park. This is a free shuttle service. If you choose to park downtown, shuttles will pick you up at the city hall parking lot and the post office parking lot. Shuttles will begin running at 3:00 p.m.

Address:
Cauble Park
2293 Beach St.
Acworth, GA 30101

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

Independence Day celebration at Cauble Park on Lake Acworth - Acworth, GeorgiaPhoto courtesy of the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department

Love the Lake Concert Series

Come and enjoy a night of music on the beach on Saturday, June 9, 2012. The event is a part of the Love the Lake Concert Series presented by the City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association.

Tables can be purchased for this concert. Tables are $50.00 each for City of Acworth residents and $60 for non-residents. With the table you get 6 chairs and one parking pass. This parking pass will allow you to park at Cauble Park. The evening of the concert parking at Cauble Park is by pass only, but you are not guaranteed a parking spot with the pass; so please plan on arriving early.

If you do not have a parking pass or if the parking if full, you will need to park downtown and either walk or take a shuttle down to the park. The shuttle service is free. If you choose to park downtown, shuttles will pick you up at the city hall parking lot and the post office parking lot. Shuttles will begin running at 5:00 p.m.

To purchase a table visit www.acworth.org/aprd.

Address:
Cauble Park
2293 Beach St.
Acworth, GA 30101

Date:
Saturday, June 9, 2012

Time:
8:00pm-10:00pm ED

Please call the Acworth Parks and Recreation Office at (770) 917 – 1234 or visit www.acworth.org/aprd for more information.

BIG DAY OUT

The BIG DAY OUT is coming to the Acworth Sports Complex on Saturday, June 18, 2011. The event is designed for special needs children and their families, and features inflatables, face painting, carnival games, music, video games, jugglers, balloon artists, sand art, a vendor walk, special visits from celebrities and professional athletes, and much more. Approximately 200 to 300 families are expected to attend, and the event is free (registration required).

Date:
Saturday, June 18, 2011

Time:
11am to 2pm

Registration (required):
All participants must have a special needs person in their group and must be registered to attend. Registration is available online at
http://www.thegoldensoldiers.org/how-to-help/register/big-day-out-2011-registration.html

Address:
Acworth Sports Complex
4000 S. Main St
Acworth, Ga. 30101

For more information, please call (404)735-8980.

About the Golden Soldiers:
The Golden Soldiers, Inc. is a faith based, 501c(3) non-profit organization focused on spreading the meaning of The Golden Rule by providing resources and assistance to individuals with special needs.

Acworth Get Fit 5K

The City of Acworth and the Pro Wakeboard Tour invites the entire family out to Dallas Landing Park, on Saturday morning, May 21, 2011 for an exciting day of fun in the sun during the inaugural Acworth Get Fit 5K. The first annual event will feature racing for children, families and serious runners before crossing the finish line at the park’s beach, where the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will host its action-packed festivities for everyone to enjoy.

“The Acworth Get Fit 5K is a fun way for the whole family to be active and spend the day together,” said James Albright, Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Acworth. “It’s exercise and entertainment all rolled up into one family-size event.”

The race will kick off at 8 a.m. with a chip-timed 5K run through and around the park on a scenic, fast and well-shaded route. Runners with little ones can participate on the same course at 8:05 a.m. for the untimed 5K Stroller Roll. The final races of the day will be held at 9 a.m. for the Kids Fun Run.

Post-race festivities will be held at the beach section of Dallas Landing Park, featuring an award ceremony, music, children’s activities, a food buffet, a ticket to the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour and more.

Proceeds from the Acworth Get Fit 5K will benefit the Acworth Special Needs Group and Special Needs Baseball field.

To register for the 5K, please visit www.getfit5k.com. All registered participants will receive an exclusive Acworth Get Fit 5K t-shirt, goodie bag and a complimentary ticket to the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour. The Acworth Get Fit 5K is organized by World Sports & Marketing of Winter Park, Fla.

Date:
Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 8am

Schedule:
6:30am Race Day Registration Opens
8:00am 5K Start
8:05am 5K Stroller Roll Start
9:05am Kids Fun Run Start
9:30am Awards Presentation

Age Groups & Awards:
11 & Under, 12-14, 15-17, 18-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.

Address:
Dallas Landing Park
5120 Allatoona Drive
Acworth, GA 30101

Parking:
Parking spaces are limited within Dallas Landing park. Participants may obtain a parking pass on Friday, May 20th at packet pick-up/registration. Parking passes are mandatory to park at Dallas Landing. Passes are limited to the first 600 people.

Shuttles:
Shuttle rides will be available from the downtown Acworth parking lot from 6:00am-7:30am. The shuttle ride to the park will take approximately 7 minutes. Please allow yourself ample time prior to race start. The last shuttle departs at 7:30am.

Shuttle Pick-Up Address:
7715 Senator Russell Ave
Acworth, GA 30101

Fees:
5K Run:
Paid by April 25: $20
Paid from April 26-May 20: $25
Paid on May 21: $30

Stroller Roll:
Paid by April 25: $20
Paid from April 26-May 20: $25
Paid on May 21: $30

Kids Fun Run:
FREE!