This is probably the worst fair that I had to pay money for. Nothing compares to the Minnesota…read moreState Fair. They take it seriously up there. In Georgia, there's at least three fairs. The Georgia National Fair in Perry is the actual good one but kind of far from Atlanta. I have not been to the North Georgia State Fair. Have you ever been to a fair on in a grocery store parking lot such as Plaza Fiesta I'm Buford highway? This is similar except slightly larger. There's a lot of carnival rides and overpriced food. My problem with this fair was that none of the ticket people knew anything about the chainsaw juggling act and couldn't point me in the right direction. Nobody knew anything about the wrestling either. I eventually found the wrestling but it was hidden behind some ferris wheel. The only thing that's worth watching is the circus performance. It's definitely not Cirque du Soleil quality but it's good for the kids. Would I come here again? No. I don't think it's worth the hour drive for me.

Was visiting worth my time?! No…read more The drive was far. You had to pay for admissions and then parking. There were more rides than actual shows. And even with the advertised shows, we could not find anyone to tell us where a particular show was. They sort of pointed us in a random direction. And the shopping area was sort of sad tbh. I have seen local festivals selling a lot more variety of things.

Gay is a small town with a population of only 110 people according to the 2020 census. It is in…read moreMeriwether County which is in the west central portion of Georgia. This fabulous mural is painted on the side of a building just north of the center of town - an intersection with what is probably the only traffic signal and a few buildings - and you'll see it if you're driving southbound on Georgia SR 85. Gay has had a post office since 1886 (it was closed for the day when I was here or I'd have tried to get something postmarked "Gay") and was incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly in 1907. Gay's big event is the annual "Cotton Pickin' Fair" that is held on the first weekend of every May and October. I have no idea what goes on at the fair - it appears to be a big outdoor market according to C C's review, https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-cotton-pickin-fair-gay I feel like the town is missing a marketing opportunity. They could call themselves the Gay Capital of the South or something like that. We're in the 21st Century now. There's nothing wrong with being Gay. The town does not have its own website. Their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/townofgay.georgia/. [Review 16654 overall - 458 in Georgia - 166 of 2022.]

Love this festival! I was introduced to this festival through someone I met at another show. Very…read moreglad they told me about it. This is the most hospitable and well organized fine arts and craft show I've ever had the pleasure of attending. Lots of amazing artists and craftsman from all over the country come just to Carrollton to exhibit. The show staff and head show a great deal of care as well. Even though it's very arts oriented its still something the family can enjoy. It's a 2 day event with an awards ceremony at the end. Artists are treated to a dinner and show by the art guild in Carrollton as well. For attendees I think it's a good chance to get some amazing one of a kind artworks-- from various painting mediums to pottery and sculpture and wood working, jewelry and more.

Sharing my Google review here as well to hopefully spare at least one person from the…read moredisappointment that this festival is. One day...you're going to decide you want to see the cherry blossoms in DC, and then you're gonna check the hotel and ticket prices and decide that's not happening this year. Then you're gonna ask your good old buddy chat gpt if there is any other place you can see cherry blossoms over the weekend, and it's gonna tell you...omg did you know that Macon, Georgia is the CHERRY BLOSSOM CAPITOL OF THE WORLD???? And you're gonna be like omg I didn't know that! That's a 5 hour drive, it must be a hidden gem I have to go see the CHERRY BLOSSOM CAPITOL OF THE WORLD!!! And on that day when you decide you're gonna drive to the CHERRY BLOSSOM CAPITOL OF THE WORLD... please just don't. Just save some money and go to DC or Seattle or Japan. This " festival " is smaller than any weekly street fair in any town I've ever lived in. And also less interesting. And there are maybe a few cherry blossom trees. There's rides for kids... but I don't know how you could manage to spend more than 2 hours here. To see the blossoms you have to drive around people's neighborhoods. You can't just walk around and see the blooms, you have to awkwardly drive in front of people's homes and decide how you feel about taking pictures of blossoms in front of random people's houses. The marketing team for Macon definitely deserves a raise though, they had me sold

I went to the cherry Blossom festival on the 29th which was a Saturday. It was pretty busy and…read morelively. I used to take my kids when they were small and it was very exciting and there was always so much to see and do. The entertainment was very lacking and even the vendors were sparse compared to 15 and 20 years ago. I like to go see the vendors and also the food trucks. For the most part, I believe it is quite overpriced for arts and crafts as well as the food trucks. I tried a burger and fries from the burger Brothers food truck for $16. The patty on the burger was probably half the size of the bun and it was overcooked and dry and the bun fell apart immediately. The french fries tasted like they have been fried in fish grease. Needless to say the entire plate went into the trash and I really regretted losing $16. I also went the day before and tried to eat at the parish restaurant. I had an appetizer of tiny crab claws, which were overcooked and extremely salty with a bowl of gumbo which tasted as if it had been scorched and added too much water because there was absolutely no taste except for the scorch. I also had a Caesar salad with grilled chicken. The salad was quite tasty, but the chicken might have been maybe 2 ounces. Not even a half of a chicken breast. I did explain to the waitress about the crab claws and the soup and she just told me she was sorry and gave me my $60 bill. All this saddens me and is probably the last time I will go to the cherry blossom festival.

Not worth it. Disorganized- getting in was a nightmare…read more Parking was atrocious and workers were not nice or helpful when we were trying to leave. As we approached the gate they restructured the lines so that people wayyy behind us ended up in front. No maps were given and none of the staff I asked knew where anything was. Didn't feel the renaissance atmosphere- nobody was "in character". People were pushing and cutting people off like it was their job. Overall it just felt like a glorified, overpriced farmers market. Absolutely not worth the drive or entry fee.

The Ren Fest is something I look forward to every year! Lots of food and things to do! The downside…read moreis that it's not very accessible. Rolling with my rollater is tough on the rocky and uneven pathways. I saw others in wheelchairs struggling too. I understand that it's supposed to be representative of the renaissance period, but even just paving main pathways would be very helpful.

When you tire of city living and need an escape, point your car toward the perimeter and start…read moredriving. Keep going until you see some good road kill. Squirrels don't count -- you see those in the city. I'm talking about possums, armadillos and porcupines. Chances are you'll bump into some kind of festival in a nearby small town. And that's how I discovered the Sunflower Farm Festival in Rutledge, GA over the 4th of July weekend. Barely 45 minutes away from my condo in downtown Atlanta, but a world apart, it's billed as a "Good Old Fashioned Family Fun Time In The Country!" And despite my lack of family, I did have fun. I arrived early enough on Sunday morning to catch some of the Sunday Morning Jubilee, featuring fine bluegrass gospel tunes by the Rocky Creek Band. I didn't feel so guilty about skipping church as the sweet sounds of "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" wafted through nature's own cathedral of tall pines. With barely 6,000 people in attendance over three days it's more relaxed and less crowded than the massive festivals held in the city. There's a real charm to the artists and crafters market, unlike the slick juried shows at big city festivals. I delighted in choosing between buying corn cob jelly or banana nut bread jam. The bird feeder I purchased, made from a vintage cup and saucer, will make a unique gift. Like any good festival, there are food vendors, including the requisite junk food purveyors selling funnel cakes, and get this, fried Oreos, Twinkies and Snickers. I did my cholesterol a favor and took a pass. Activities for kids included pony rides, a petting zoo and a hay ride. And instead of sand, the kids play box was filled with corn kernels. Isn't that cute? The signature event allows you to wander through 15 acres of sunflowers and cut as many as you can stuff into a bucket for $15. That's a lot of smiles and sunshine to carry home. The thing about small town festivals is that you hear about other festivals too, like the Cotton Gin Festival and the Christmas In The Country Weekend and even the Loachapoka Syrup Sopping Festival in Loachapoka, AL. If the Sunflower Farm Festival is any indication, I see more small-town festivals in my future.

My dad treated our family to the air show this past weekend. He bought reserved lawn boxes with…read moreparking. It was great to spend time with everyone and enjoy all the plane demonstrations. I can't say enough about how awesome the Blue Angels are! My granddaughter truly enjoyed watching all the different types of planes in the formations and stunts. However... - The food and drink prices were ridiculous! Really? $4 for a bottled water??! Runway robbery! - We had to shlep chairs, blankets, and stuff for the kids from the parking lot to the airfield almost a half mile away. - There were rules published that were never checked. - There was no one directing traffic out of the parking lot at the end of the show. It got gridlocked and took over an hour to get out of the lot. Finally the police showed up and helped out. No excuse for this! For a show that should have been a highlight of the weekend, the negatives really took a toll. Not sure we will go back.

Great Airshow. I have been looking forward to this for several months. There was only one problem…read moreand that was when the Airshow was over and 125,000 people got up to get on the buses to take us to our parking lots. The line was so long we just decided to walk to our parking lot which was about 2 miles away and took about an hour to walk. Next time if we come, we will park outside the airport and stay in our truck. We wanted to come see the Blue Angels but it's not worth carrying all our stuff and walking this kind of distance. Now there is another scenario we could have done and that is leave early before it's over. I would say we should have got up about 10 to 15 minutes before it ended and stood in the bus line. Now catching the buses coming in was no problem because people get here at different times. My friend says she don't want to come back again but if we do, we will do something different.

This is a Main Street take over type festival. They have a few things for the kids sprinkled around…read moreand the focus is on food, fun, and commerce. Yes there are a number of vendors selling home made wares and even a few wholesalers of various items but nothing out of place for a small town festival. Some features for the kids: pony rides, face painting (pro), bungee jumps, and just about any kids food you can imagine. I would recommend a wagon or comfy stroller for those still adjusting to walking as the pavement is nice but still a scrape hazard with a few lumps and dips along the curbs. For adults there are a number of eating options price appropriately for a festival. This year they had not one but two Caribbean eateries attending serving Jamaican and Virgin Island dishes. You will have to eat something the smells wafting up and down the street cannot be ignored! Overall while a simple and smaller festival it is a great day out with the kids and a good way to stretch the legs while seeing local and traveling businesses of Georgia.

We go to Trilith a few times a year, usually to eat at one of the restaurants in the area. Me and…read moremy husband went to an event at the hotel last weekends and decided to walk around the area a bit before heading out. There are cute shops, lots of options for sweet treats (bakery, gelato, specialty coffee and tea, etc.) as well as lots of options for light bites, heavy meals, group activities or fun drinks. We patronized a few businesses as we walked, but I also enjoyed these leaf dress displays on the corners (see pics). It reminded me of the art displays large cities often have were there'll be a painted animal (cow, fish, horse, etc.) on various corners. Trilith is a good location if you're looking to burn some time and take in a meal while doing it. I've never been to any of the special events in the area, but have heard good things.

Great day strolling and relaxing. The vibe is very artsy and peaceful. Be sure to check out the…read morebookstore, gelato and green space area. Love that there is comfortable seating along Trilith Pkwy to stop, relax and people while taking in the cool vibes.

This location is ideal for a day date *HINT HINT. It's quite intimate and Aubrey will make sure you…read morefeel welcomed.

Cute, quaint winery in a charming setting. We spent a few hours of adult time during our family…read morevacation to come here. I had never heard of a Muscadine grape before this. At this review they have 17 wines available. We did the full tasting which is 9 wines plus a frozen wine. My favorites were the Lotus Pond and Summer Sangria. The Hotlanta Red is made with 50 pounds of jalapeños and you can smell and taste them in this unique wine. Serve up some fajitas and you've got a meal. Julie was a fabulous host and knows her muscadine wine so if you're the area, stop on in.