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| 25 Years of Fall Fun: Fair Celebrates Milestone Anniversary |
This year's Cumming Country Fair & Festival is celebrating a major milestone! This is the 25th year of the event, which has offered tons of family-friendly fun since 1995.
This year's fair kicks off on Thursday, Oct. 3 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 13.
There will be plenty of
returning favorites this year, including the James H. Drew Exposition midway with loads of rides, games and carnival eats. Several popular ground acts are also back this year. Among them: Lady Houdini, Cowboy Woody/Tree Man, and Brian Ruth "Master of the Chainsaw." Some new acts this year include King BMX Stunt Show, K-9's in Flight, and Robocars Entertainment. Of course patrons can also check out the Fairgrounds' Heritage Village and Native Indian Village, as well as the North Georgia Petting Zoo every day.
This year's
concert lineup includes the Roots & Boots Tour at 8 p.m. on Oct. 8. This triple hitter concert features three dynamos of country music: Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye and Sammy Kershaw. The country hits keep coming at 8 p.m. on Oct. 10 with Colt Ford. Both concerts are included with fair admission and will be held rain or shine under the covered arena.
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Did you know? The Cumming Country Fair & Festival was originally only six days in length when it began. Over its 25-year history the event has grown and evolved into the 11-day festival we all now know and love!
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Fairgrounds' Additions to Make Debut at Fair
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Crews have been working hard the past few months on three new additions to the Cumming Fairgrounds, all of which will make their big debut during the fair!
A 117-foot sky bridge was recently installed over Castleberry Road, connecting Parking Lot C (the large main lot) to a new ticket booth. The bridge will greatly reduce traffic congestion on Castleberry during major Fairgrounds' events while also keeping patrons on foot safe. The bridge is accessed via a 200-foot ramp, which is complete ADA-compliant, making access safe for guests of all ages and mobility levels.
The new stone ticket booth will allow for faster entry to busy events due to its multiple lines that can be separated out for patrons paying with cash, credit cards or those who have purchased advanced tickets.
Finally, members of the Sawnee Association of the Arts (SAA) partnered with local art students and teachers to create a colorful 300-foot long mural. The project's design was created by Mattalyn Mabry and Ashlyn Mote, two Forsyth Central High School freshmen who were in the 8th grade at Otwell Middle when their design was selected this spring, and the design was adapted for the wall by Ashley Mayabb, one of the art teachers at Otwell Middle.
Throughout the summer months, volunteer artists from the SAA and Forsyth Central, Otwell, Riverwatch, and Little Mill Middle helped with painting the background and main features. Over the last two months, a smaller group of artists has met in the evenings and on weekends to paint as much as possible. On Sept. 26, about 100 students and their art teachers from Forsyth Central and North Forsyth High, as well as Otwell, Piney Grove, Liberty, and Little Mill Middle Schools spent most of the school day working on the mural along with SAA volunteers. Work will continue on the mural after the fair, but fair patrons will still be able to enjoy many vibrant representations of Cumming and Forsyth County landmarks.
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Scare Fair to Raise Money for American Cancer Society
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Get ready for a hauntingly good time this Halloween season at the Cumming Fairgrounds as Relay for Life of Forsyth County presents the first ever Cumming Scare Fair.
This spooky fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will be held on Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. each night.
Come find out what happens after the "Cumming Water Authority" finds a new type of parasite in the local water supply. The toll of this parasite will haunt your nightmares for weeks to come!
Not interested in the scary stuff? No problem! There's also a family-friendly midway area with food trucks, vendors, games and more for all ages to enjoy before, after or in lieu of the haunted attraction.
Tickets to the Scare Fair are $15 for general admission, including entry into the haunted facility and not scary midway area; $5 for admission to the not scary midway only; and $20 for a "fast pass" that allows guests to skip the lines into the haunted facility and not scary midway.
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| Retired Educators, Disabled Veterans Honored During Sept. Meeting |
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| Mayor and Council present a proclamation to representatives of the Forsyth County Retired Educators Association. |
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Representatives of the Forsyth County Retired Educators Association received a proclamation from Mayor and Council during their regular meeting on Sept. 17 declaring Nov. 3, 2019 as Retired Educators Day. The retired educators organization helps to support efforts by the local school system and community at-large.
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Mayor and Council present a proclamation to Greshun De Bouse, founder of Disabled Veterans Day organization.
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Mayor Brumbalow also read a proclamation recognizing Disabled Veterans Day on June 30. Greshun De Bouse, founder of Disabled Veterans Day organization, which helps to connect disabled veterans to resources available to them through Veterans Affairs, accepted this proclamation.
Among other business during the September meeting and work session, City Council:
- Approved purchase of four new Interceptor Sports Utility Vehicles and one golf cart for use by the Cumming Police Department.
- Accepted a settlement offer from the Georgia Department of Transportation for $11,900 for acquisition of .044 acres of City-owned property known as the Sawnee Mountain Elevated Water Storage Tank property as part of a road project.
- Approved a request to advertise for bids to repair and upsize a storm drain on Oakwood Drive.
- Approved a minor change to Utilities' Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance, which was requested by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD).
- Appointed David Evans to replace Eric Bennett on the Downtown Development Authority and Development Authority.
- Approved a transfer of alcohol license for the business known as Country Corner Citgo, located at 602 Dahlonega Street.
- Approved an annexation and rezoning of 11.881 acres located behind the Forsyth County Board of Education Office on Dahlonega Highway. The annexation was requested by the Board of Education in order for their total tract of almost 30 acres to fall under the jurisdiction of the City.
- Approved an annexation of 1.703 acres, which was part of a land exchange between the Williams Estate and the Forsyth County Board of Education.
Click here to view City Council meeting agendas and minutes.
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Mayor and "Brandit" Visit Silver City Elementary
As a car enthusiast, Mayor Troy Brumbalow has spent numerous hours restoring vehicles. On Friday, Sept. 26, he got to share one of his favorite restored vehicles with students in the Quest program at Silver City Elementary School. Mayor Brumbalow brought his "Brandit" Trans Am (inspired by the car in the 1977 movie "Smokey and the Bandit") to the school after being invited by School Resource Officer Will McConnell to share his car knowledge with the students. Mayor Brumbalow enjoyed visiting Silver City almost as much the kids seemed to enjoy checking out the Brandit! See more photos from the visit on our
Facebook page.
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(Graphic: Courtesy of Forsyth County)
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Trunk or Treat on Oct. 19th
The Cumming Fairgrounds will again partner with Forsyth County Public Safety to host the annual county-wide
Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 6-9 p.m. Bring the kids out in their Halloween costumes to enjoy a safe, community-friendly way to treat or trick. There will also be plenty of booths with games, activities, important safety information for families, and more! This is a family-friendly event for kids of all ages.
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Fast Pace Race Features Olympian Carrie Tollefson
The annual
Fast Pace Race, which works to raise awareness of prostate cancer, will again be held beginning at the Cumming Fairgrounds on Oct. 26. During a special pasta dinner after packet pickup on Oct. 24, runners can meet Olympian Carrie Tollefson. In addition to her time in the 2004 summer Olympic games, Tollefson is also a 13-time state champion, 5-time NCAA champion, and 3-time 1,500-meter national champion. She will also take part in the run on Oct. 26. Run sponsor, Georgia Urology, will also offer educational information and free prostate cancer screenings following the run. To register for the Fast Pace Race 10K, 5K, or 1-mile fun run/walk,
click here.
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Cornhole Tourney to Support Wounded Warrior Project
Peach State Cornhorn will host a
cornhole tournament in support of Wounded Warrior Project at the Cumming Fairgounds on Oct. 26 from 3-7 p.m.
Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization that supports American service men and women who were injured in the line of duty. All skill levels are welcome to compete at the cornhole tournament on Oct. 26. To register to participate,
click here.
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Coming Soon
To the Cumming Fairgrounds
To the Cumming Aquatic Center
To Tam's School Street Playhouse
Meetings
- City Council Work Session (Gallery B, Second Floor of City Hall) - Oct.1 at 6 p.m.
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City of Cumming Youth Council - Oct. 8 at 5 p.m.
- Planning & Zoning Board - Oct. 15 at 5 p.m.
- City Council Regular Meeting - Oct. 15 at 6 p.m.
All meetings are open to the public and held in the third-floor Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 Main Street, unless otherwise noted. For all meetings after 5 p.m., please enter through the rear parking lot entrance.
Click here for previous meeting videos.
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| Join us for Forsyth County's most popular community event: The Cumming Country Fair & Festival, daily Oct. 3-13!
Sincerely,
City of Cumming
Division of Public Information
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