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AROUND TOWN - May 2023
May 1, 2023
City of Monroe:
First Friday Music Festival : Friday, May 5th at 7pm
Address: Monroe Historic Courthouse Lawn, 111 South Broad St. Monroe, 30655
First Friday Concert Series is back in Downtown Monroe! This month Get Sideways-a 90s Tribute band will be preforming. Don't miss this amazing show! General admission to the concert is free, just be sure to bring your own lawn chair. Bringing your own table is NOT permitted. Food Trucks will be on site or enjoy dinner at your favorite downtown restaurant. Music begins at 7:00 pm
Monroe Farmers Market : Repeats every Saturday starting May 6th | 9:00am - 1:00pm
Address: Court Street, Monroe 30655
The Monroe Farmers Market is held every Saturday, from May 6th - October 7th on Court Street in Downtown Monroe from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The market is privileged to be a Wholesome Wave market, which means EBT dollars spent at the market are doubled. Come out and enjoy local produce, baked goods, handmade artisan crafts and live music each week!
Monroe Blooms Flower Festival : Saturday, May 20th - 9:00am - 2:00pm
Address: N Broad St. Monroe, 30655
Join us for the third annual Monroe Blooms Flower Festival! Beautiful floral displays will be on display throughout downtown. Our streets will be lines with artisan vendors, flower and plant sales, planting workshops, demonstrations and more. We're busy planning all of the details so stay tuned for more information on workshops, classes and design competitions. Click Here for the Activities Map
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City of Loganville
National Day of Prayer : Thursday, May 4th at 11am
Address: Front Lawn, Loganville City Hall, 4303 Lawrenceville Rd, Loganville 30052
Don't forget to come out to city hall this Thursday, May 4th, as we join those across the country for a ceremony full of prayers for our country's local, state, and national leaders.
19th Annual Master's Car Show : Saturday, May 6th from 9:00am - 3:00pm
Address: Loganville Town Green, 235 Main St, Loganville, 30052
Join us for the 18th annual Masters Car Club Car Show to benefit the Almsprings Food Basket, a nonprofit food pantry for those in need. Registration is from 9:30 a.m. to noon with awards presented at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $20 per car with 30 different trophies awarded. There will be music provided by a DJ as well as a raffle and food vendors. Public parking is available at Loganville FUMC and the empty lot at 210 Main St. For additional information on the event, call David Sparks at 404-725-4960.
Loganville Carnival : Thursday May 11th - Sunday May 14th from 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Address: Field next to Loganville City Hall, 4303 Lawrenceville Rd, Loganville, 30052
Loganville residents will be able to enjoy dizzying rides and fried desserts when the carnival comes to town at the field next to City Hall. Residents are reminded that parking will be available at City Hall as well as the 3 acres of vacant land the city owns along Main Street. Spaces closest to the carnival site will be for handicapped drivers only. Discounted advance tickets will be sold online here. While it does not cost anything to enter the carnival, tickets will be needed for the rides. The carnival will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 12; from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 13; from 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 14; and from 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 15.
Groovin' on the Green- Elton Live : Friday, May 19th from 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Address: Loganville Town Green, 235 Main St, Loganville, 30052
This is the first year welcoming Elton Live to the stage at Groovin' on the Green! The Elton Live Tribute Band has all but perfected every last nuance in recreating the sights and sounds of the artist Elton John.
Wing Fling : Saturday, May 20th from 10:30pm - 2:30pm
Address: Loganville Town Green, 235 Main St, Loganville, 30052
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Loganville in conjunction with the City of Loganville, it is the civic group’s largest fundraiser where the public are the judges for the wing contest. There will be music, games, entertainment and more — including the ever popular Chicken Dance Contest. For more information on this event visit www.wingfling.org.
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City of Winder
Jug Tavern Fiesta presented by TGIFF : Friday, May 5th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Address: Jug Tavern Park, 139 E. Athens St., Winder, 30680
Tacos, Margaritas, and Music, Oh My! We are celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the best way possible. In the mood for competition? Sign up for our taco eating contest and hot pepper eating contest. Click Here to register for contests.
Stargaze and Slumber : Saturday, May 20th at 4:00pm
Address: Jug Tavern Park, 139 E. Athens St., Winder, 30680
This fun, family friendly event is great for all ages and camping experience levels! Whether you want to pitch your own tent or already have one setup for you, we have reservation options for everyone. In addition to the unique experience of being able to camp out at our beautiful Jug Tavern Park there will also be a movie, live entertainment, yard games, crafts, food trucks and free s’mores! Spots are limited so reserve yours now! Click here to reserve your spot!
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