Things to do in Washington
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11 February 2012 - Battle of Kettle Creek Anniversary
The second weekend of February each year, patriotic and historical organizations from throughout the nation join with descendants of participants and the public, to celebrate the anniversary of the Revolutionary War Battle of Kettle Creek.
Sponsored by the Georgia Society and Samuel Elbert chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. -
10 December 2011 - Christmas at Callaway Plantation
Enjoy a plantation Christmas the way the first settlers of Wilkes County experienced it!
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9 December 2011 - Christmas Dinner and Holiday Tour
Sure to be the highlight of your Christmas season, this wonderful holiday dinner and tour features a number of private homes open only for this tour.
Held on December 9 and 10.
Sponsored by the Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation. -
22 November 2011 - Candlelight Shopping Holiday Open House
From 6-9 p.m., downtown Washington comes alive with luminaries, special evening shopping hours and sales, free refreshments, and entertainment.
Sponsored by the Downtown Merchants. -
5 November 2011 - Fall ArtFest
The Washington Wilkes Arts Foundation will be sponsoring the 7th annual Fall ArtFest on the downtown Washington Square on November 5th and 6th. Artists represented include a wide range of mediums, including photography, painting, ceramics, and sculpture. For more information or to download an artist application, visit www.washingtonwilkesarts.org.
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5 November 2011 - I'd Rather be in Tignall Festivall
From 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., the town of Tignall and the North Wilkes Steering Committee are hosting a Fall Festival aimed at promoting their community and their families. This family affair has lots of food, fun, arts & crafts and live music.
Held at the old Tignall School grounds located on Independence St.
Contact Gloria Ware 706-285-2058 or Carolyn Gammon 706-285-2736 for more information. -
29 October 2011 - Washington Little Theater presents Resthaven Revisited at the Resthaven Cemetery
For more information go to http://www.historyofwilkes.org/events.html
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22 October 2011 - Open House at the Robert Toomb's House
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8 October 2011 - Mule Day Southern Heritage Festival
Celebrate plantation life of the Old South with mule contests, primitive demonstrations, food, an arts & crafts show, and fun for the whole family.
Held at Callaway Plantation.
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. -
10 September 2011 - Cruise-in on the Square Antique Car Show
Antique cars and trucks cruise onto the square for display. This event is open to the public, please visit www.memorylanecruisersga.com for more information.
Sponsored by Memory Lane Cruisers. -
- Washington Little Theater presents "Nunset Boulevard"
7:30 p.m. on July 22, 23, 29, 30
3:00 p.m. on July 24
Call 706-678-9582 for more information.
