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Date January        
   
Date February        
   
Date   March          

7

 

Springtime Test & Tune (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .

7 - 8

Art & Antique Festival at the Commerce Crossing mall located at Banks Crossing.  For more information, see www.commercecrossing.net ; email commercefestival@hwproperties.com ; or call Cyndi at 404-237-7710.

15

Import Face-Off Event (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .

27 - 29

"Battle of the Brands" presented by Fun Ford Weekend (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .

Date April         
3 - 5 AMA Dragbike Championship Series (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .
4 - 5

Art & Antique Festival at the Commerce Crossing mall located at Banks Crossing.  For more information, see www.commercecrossing.net ; email commercefestival@hwproperties.com ; or call Cyndi at 404-237-7710.

12

Georgia's Largest Easter Egg Hunt, 2:00 pm (Garrison Home, 323 Hwy. 51 South, Homer), free to the public, no age limit.  For more information, contact the Banks County Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-638-5004.

Directions from Atlanta, travel north on I-85 to exit 149 at Banks Crossing.  Go north on US 441 toward Homer, GA.  Turn left onto Historic Homer Hwy. (Georgia S.R. 164) and continue toward Homer.  Turn left onto Hwy. 51 and the Garrison Home will be on the left across from the Banks County Primary School.

16 - 19 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals (Atlanta Dragway, Banks Crossing). For more information, call the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .
24 - 26 AHDRA All Harley Motorcycle Event (Atlanta Dragway). For more information, call the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .
30 Banks County CVB Spring Golf Tournament (Hammer's Glen Country Club in Homer).  For an entry form and/or more information, contact the Banks County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) at 706-677-5265 or email bankscvb@windstream.net .
Date May         

2

Taste of Banks County Saturday May 2, 2009 - 12 to 5 pm at the Banks County HS Stadium.
Join us for delicious "tastes" of menu selections from local eateries, a huge fun zone, live performances during the event as well as food demonstrations. Admission is FREE!  Tastes and some fun zone activities require tickets that are available at the event.  Family friendly fun to fit every budget!

2 - 3

Art & Antique Festival at the Commerce Crossing mall located at Banks Crossing.  For more information, see www.commercecrossing.net ; email commercefestival@hwproperties.com ; or call Cyndi at 404-237-7710.

16 - 17 Year One Experience/ORSCA Outlaw 10.5 Racing (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .
23 Day at Fort Hollingsworth, 10:00 am (Alto).  For more information, call 706-754-4538 or see www.forthollingsworth-whitehouse.com .
Date June        
5 - 7

Super Chevy Show (Atlanta Dragway). For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com

6 - 7

Art & Antique Festival at the Commerce Crossing mall located at Banks Crossing.  For more information, see www.commercecrossing.net ; email commercefestival@hwproperties.com ; or call Cyndi at 404-237-7710.

20

9th Annual Folk Potter's Festival, (Banks County Middle School gym, Homer).  For more information, contact Steve Turpin at 706-677-1528; email steve@turpinpottery.com; or see www.northgafolkpottersfestival.com

27

Night of Fire Presented by POWERade (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .

Date July         
4

2009 Fireworks Celebration, (Banks County High School, Homer). For more information, call the Town of Homer at 706-677-3510.

11

Commerce Crossing Saturday Markets - the markets will take place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 2 pm at the Commerce Crossing mall starting July 11th.  A great way to showcase fresh produce and other great products.  The cost to participate is $10.  Please provide own tent and tables.  For an application and/or more information, contact Alicia Andrews at 706-335-6352 or email commercecrossing@windstream.net .

18

Summit Bracket Racing Series, POINTS RACE.  National Dragster Challenge & JR. Drag Racing Challenge (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .

18 Commerce Crossing Saturday Markets.  8 am - 2 pm at the Commerce Crossing mall.  A great way to showcase fresh produce and other great products.  The cost to participate is $10.  Please provide own tent and tables.  For an application and/or more information, contact Alicia Andrews at 706-335-6352 or email commercecrossing@windstream.net .
25 132nd Annual Sunday School Celebration, (Historic Courthouse lawn, Homer).  For more information, contact the Banks County Chamber of Commerce at 800-638-5004.
25 Commerce Crossing Saturday Markets.  8 am - 2 pm at the Commerce Crossing mall.  A great way to showcase fresh produce and other great products.  The cost to participate is $10.  Please provide own tent and tables.  For an application and/or more information, contact Alicia Andrews at 706-335-6352 or email commercecrossing@windstream.net .
Date

August          

1

Commerce Crossing Saturday Markets.  8 am - 2 pm at the Commerce Crossing mall.  A great way to showcase fresh produce and other great products.  The cost to participate is $10.  Please provide own tent and tables.  For an application and/or more information, contact Alicia Andrews at 706-335-6352 or email commercecrossing@windstream.net .

8

Midnight madness Tunerfest Shootout Event (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .

8 Commerce Crossing Saturday Markets.  8 am - 2 pm at the Commerce Crossing mall.  A great way to showcase fresh produce and other great products.  The cost to participate is $10.  Please provide own tent and tables.  For an application and/or more information, contact Alicia Andrews at 706-335-6352 or email commercecrossing@windstream.net .
15 Commerce Crossing Saturday Markets.  8 am - 2 pm at the Commerce Crossing mall.  A great way to showcase fresh produce and other great products.  The cost to participate is $10.  Please provide own tent and tables.  For an application and/or more information, contact Alicia Andrews at 706-335-6352 or email commercecrossing@windstream.net .
22 Commerce Crossing Saturday Markets.  8 am - 2 pm at the Commerce Crossing mall.  A great way to showcase fresh produce and other great products.  The cost to participate is $10.  Please provide own tent and tables.  For an application and/or more information, contact Alicia Andrews at 706-335-6352 or email commercecrossing@windstream.net .
29

3rd Annual Horse Lover's Field Day (Grove River Ranch), educational speakers, equestrian demonstrations, vendors, door prizes and raffle.  For more information, contact C.J. Farmer at 706-677-0072 or see www.groveriverranch.com .

29 Commerce Crossing Saturday Markets.  8 am - 2 pm at the Commerce Crossing mall.  A great way to showcase fresh produce and other great products.  The cost to participate is $10.  Please provide own tent and tables.  For an application and/or more information, contact Alicia Andrews at 706-335-6352 or email commercecrossing@windstream.net .
30

Snap-On Day at the Races (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .

Date September         
4 - 6

Annual Labor Day Festival (Historic Courthouse lawn, Homer).  Arts, crafts, food, live entertainment, street dance, and parade.  For more information, contact the Town of Homer at 706-677-3510.

5 - 6

George Howard Bracket Racing Event (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .

5

Commerce Crossing Saturday Markets.  8 am - 2 pm at the Commerce Crossing mall.  A great way to showcase fresh produce and other great products.  The cost to participate is $10.  Please provide own tent and tables.  For an application and/or more information, contact Alicia Andrews at 706-335-6352 or email commercecrossing@windstream.net .

12 Commerce Crossing Saturday Markets.  8 am - 2 pm at the Commerce Crossing mall.  A great way to showcase fresh produce and other great products.  The cost to participate is $10.  Please provide own tent and tables.  For an application and/or more information, contact Alicia Andrews at 706-335-6352 or email commercecrossing@windstream.net .
10 - 13

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series (Atlanta Dragway). For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .

19 Commerce Crossing Saturday Markets.  8 am - 2 pm at the Commerce Crossing mall.  A great way to showcase fresh produce and other great products.  The cost to participate is $10.  Please provide own tent and tables.  For an application and/or more information, contact Alicia Andrews at 706-335-6352 or email commercecrossing@windstream.net .
26

Summit Bracket Racing Series, CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS RACE.  NHRA King of the Track Race (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .

26 Commerce Crossing Saturday Markets.  8 am - 2 pm at the Commerce Crossing mall.  A great way to showcase fresh produce and other great products.  The cost to participate is $10.  Please provide own tent and tables.  For an application and/or more information, contact Alicia Andrews at 706-335-6352 or email commercecrossing@windstream.net .
Date October          
2 - 4

Jr. Dragster Championship Series Race (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .

3

Turning & Burning Old Time Festival (Hewell's Pottery, Gillsville).  For more information, contact Hewell's Pottery at 770-869-3469  or see www.hewellspottery.com .

17 - 18

ORSCA Outlaw 10.5 Racing Series (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .

Date November          
7 Southern Super Heavy Shootout Presented by GASSI (Atlanta Dragway).  For more information, contact the Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301 or see www.atlantadragway.com .
9 Fifth Annual Banks County CVB Chocolate Fair (Community Room at Tanger Town Centre at Banks Crossing).  For an entry form and/or more information, contact the Banks County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) at 706-677-5265 or email bankscvb@windstream.net .
Date December         
5 Christmas at Fort Hollingsworth (Alto).  10:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Come out and enjoy an old fashioned Christmas at the Fort complete with old fashioned decorations, hot cider, tea cakes and live music.  For more information, call 706-754-4538 or see www.forthollingsworth-whitehouse.com .
6

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Historic Courthouse, Homer).  For more information, contact the Town of Homer at 706-677-3510.


For more information, please contact:
Banks County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 706-677-5265
The Banks County Chamber of Commerce at 800-638-5004
Racing Information - Atlanta Dragway at 706-335-2301
Shopping: Tanger Outlet Center at 800-405-9828
Commerce Crossing at 706-335-6352