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🌱 2026 FoodieLand Food Festival - Saturday and 10 more events
Happening soon: Food Truck Frenzy on the Heron Bay Patch calendar

Good morning Heron Bay! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Food Truck Frenzy at Tanger Station Ballfield
- 2026 FoodieLand Food Festival - Saturday at EchoPark Speedway
- FoodieLand - Sunday at EchoPark Speedway
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.
📸 Around Heron Bay
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Heron Bay
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★ Featured events ★
- Food Truck Frenzy →
Tanger Station Ballfield, 2950 Tanger Blvd, Locust Grove
4:00 pm
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- 2026 FoodieLand Food Festival - Saturday →
EchoPark Speedway, 1500 Tara Pl, Hampton
1:00 pm - FoodieLand - Sunday →
EchoPark Speedway, 1500 Tara Pl, Hampton
1:00 pm - Speedway Childrens Charities Kids Win Golf Tournament →
Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, 5100 Heron Bay Blvd, Locust Grove
9:30 am
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Thursday September 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Discover FLEX | Informational Breakfast →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Hudgins Room 1709 Hwy 20 W McDonough, GA 30253
9:00 am - Ribbon Cutting for Advance Auto Parts #7873 [In-person]
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 2484 Jonesboro Rd Hampton 30228
10:00 am - Senior Resource Fair - Harmony at Eagles Landing
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Harmony at Eagles Landing 2555 Patrick Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253
10:00 am - Standard Ribbon Cutting Virtuous Women Life Academy [In-person]
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events 1709 Hwy 20W McDonough 30253
11:00 am - SBDC Business Strategy Clinic with Dr. Richard Schnitker
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Business Resource Center 1709 Hwy. 20 West McDonough, GA 30253
11:30 am - The Citizen's Playbook | Episode 8: Under the Gold Dome →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Buzzsprout. - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Psi Alpha Omega Chapter PINK LACES Community Walk/Run 2025
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events Henry County Alexander Park West Parking Lot 110 Jonesboro Road Mcdonough, GA 30253
8:00 am - Will Writing Party presented by AAA Probate Resources →
Henry County Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Events DayParti Studio 3248 Hwy 81 Hampton, GA 30228 United States
2:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
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🗞 Nearby News
Locust Grove
- Locust Grove restaurant receives failing score on inspection (henryherald.com)
- Plant therapy merges horticulture with memory care in Henry County (gpb.org)
Hampton
- Search underway for missing Atlanta police K9 in Henry County (atlantanewsfirst.com)
- Texans Send Fitting Message After Will Anderson Jr. Draws Attention (heavy.com)
McDonough
- McDonough police conducting audits of Flock system (henryherald.com)
- Black Grandmother Launches Patented Interactive Plush Koala Inspired By Her Grandkids (blacknews.com)
Ok Heron Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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