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Gwinnett Weekend: Corn Maze, Yellow Daisy Fest, Fair on the Square
Gwinnett Weekends list from Explore Gwinnett includes plenty of events for the weekend in and around the county.
Looking for something to do this weekend in Gwinnett County? Check out this list from Explore Gwinnett. There’s more listed here
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September 5
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SONS OF SOUL AND DRIPPIN’ WET
WILD BILL’S
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Duluth
7:30pm
$5
678-473-1000
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness and free pizza!
6pm-8pm / 8pm-10pm
$15-$18, spectators free
770-271-1390
September 5
DOWNTOWN BRASELTON FARMERS MARKET
HARRISON STREET
Braselton
4pm-7pm
TOWN GREEN
Duluth
Variety of food trucks , live music by Christ Stalcup and The Grange, and the movie “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” to be shown at dusk.
6pm-9pm
Free
770-476-3434
September 5
FIRST FRIDAY CONCERTS: “MYLES BROWN”
NORCROSS COMMUNITY CENTER
Norcross
Jazz artist is back by popular request! Bring a brown bag dinner and arrive early for a table.
7pm-9pm
Free
770-421-2049
AMUSEMENT PARK SCIENCE
GWINNETT ENVIRONMENTAL & HERITAGE CENTER
Buford
Explore the physics behind the fun at amusement parks. Experiment with force, motion, waves, magnetism, momentum and more with models representing classic amusement park rides.
9am-4pm
Stone Mountain Village
An exhibit of plein air paintings
Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm
Free
770-469-1105
September 5-6
JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY; SELECTED WORKS FROM PERMANENT COLLETION; FRIENDS OF THE ALPHABET; ALTERED BOOKS COMPLETITION WINNERS
THE HUDGENS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Duluth
Art Exhibits
FRAGMENTS OF TIME & FEATURED ARTISTS
KUDZU ART ZONE
Norcross
Gallery members exhibit of featured artists will be on hand to tell you about their own work, tour and visit the in-house studios.
11am-4pm
AURORA THEATRE
Lawrenceville
Hear creepy tales of spirits and ghosts while learning a little about the history and heritage of Lawrenceville. Walking tour. Purchase tickets at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville.
8:30pm
$9-$12
Stone Mountain
More than 400 artists and crafters from over 30 states will be on hand. Voted one of top three arts & crafts shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine.
Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-7:30pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Free with $10 Vehicle entry
770-498-5690
September 5-7
BUFORD CORN MAZE
Buford
Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm
SUWANEE TOWN CENTER
Suwanee
Walkable outdoor exhibit, tour features 15 pieces on loan from various artists from around the country and close to home.
All day
770-945-8996
BRISCOE FIELD
Lawrenceville
Monthly breakfast and aviation related program, good for all ages!
8am-12pm
$6 10+, $3 under 10
404-314-7573
September 6
THIRKAN 2014 – CELEBRATING INDIAN FOLK DANCES
GWINNETT PERFOMING ARTS CENTER
Duluth
4pm
$25-$100
770-813-7500
September 6
FAIR ON THE SQUARE
HISTORIC COURTHOUSE LAWN
Lawrenceville
Come out to the 6th annual Lawrenceville Fall Festival and enjoy arts & crafts, musical performances, great food, kid zone, prizes and more.
11am-7pm
Free
www.lawrencevillefallfestival.com
September 6
GEORGIA SPCA 5TH ANNUAL FALL GALA “AN EVENING IN PARIS”
GWINNETT CENTER BALLROOM
Duluth
Join us for an evening benefiting the Georgia SPCA featuring entertainment and dancing including Mr. Christopher Audiocake (DJ), great food catered by Proof of the Pudding, but the climax of the evening might just be the dogs who will walk the catwalk to model designer fashions created by Linda Higgins of Classy Doggie Designs.
6pm-11pm
$75
678-852-2952
September 6
2014 FULL MOON PARTIES
SUNSET COVE STAGE
Buford
The Neons
$15
http://tickets.lakelanierislands.com/OpenTickets/54/Full-Moon-Parties
September 6
SUWANEE FARMERS MARKET
TOWN CENTER PARK
Suwanee
Shop for fresh, locally grown foods.
Sat 8am-12pm, Tues 4pm-7pm
Free
770-945-8996
September 6
LASERSHOW SPECTACULAR IN MOUNTAINVISION
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK
Stone Mountain
8:30pm
$10 vehicle admission fee
770-498-5690
September 6
IMAGES OF NATURE
THE RECTORY
Norcross
10am-2pm
Free
678-421-2025
http://www.norcrossga.net/index.aspx?NID=598
September 6
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: SCOTT MILLER WITH SPECIAL GUEST DEAN FIELDS
RED CLAY THEATRE
Duluth
$17-$20
8pm
404-478-2749
September 6
ATLANTA BRITISH CAR FAYRE
Historic Downtown Norcross
Hundreds of British cars and motorcycles
10am-3pm
Free
678-455-0694
www.atlantabritishcarfayre.com
September 6
LAWRENCEVILLE FARMERS MARKET
DOWNTOWN LAWRENCEVILLE
Lawrenceville
Free
8am-12pm
404-395-4215
www.lawrencevillefarmersmarket.com
September 6
LEGENDARY TRIBUTES: ELVIS, CASH, TRAVIS
THE FLYING MACHINE
Lawrenceville
8:30pm
$25
706-969-5671
September 6
ALEX HALL
WILD BILL’S
Duluth
7:30pm
$5
678-473-1000
September 6
“TALES OF CHINA”
GWINNETT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Suwanee Branch
Presentation with story teller Cathy Kaemmerlen that will introduce traditions and folklore representing different facets of Chinese culture. Families will learn how to create their own moon lanterns and a delicious selection of mooncakes will be available to sample.
2pm
Free
September 6-7
GRANDPARENT’S WEEKEND
YELLOW RIVER GAME RANCH
Lilburn
Bring your Grandparents and you get in free
10am-5pm (last ticket sold at 4pm)
$7-$8
770-972-6643
September 6-7
WEEKEND GUIDED CLIMBTIME
ADRENALINE CLIMBING
Suwanee
Full service, guided indoor rock climbing, includes harness
1pm-6pm
$20/climber, spectators free
770-271-1390
September 7
GEORGIA BRIDAL SHOW
GWINNETT CONVENTION CENTER
Duluth
South’s Elite Bridal Show featuring local merchants including photographers, caterers, florist, entertainment, travel, gowns, formalwear, gift registry and more!
12pm-5pm
$10-$15
770-813-7500
September 7
EDDIE OWEN PRESENTS: JESSICA CAMPBELL & WALKER HAYES
RED CLAY THEATRE
Duluth
7:30pm
$12
404-478-2749
September 7
MICROGIGZ SONGWRITERS & MUSICIANS SHOWCASE
LIONHEART THEATRE
Norcross
7pm-10pm
$5 participant fee
770-885-0425/678-938-8518
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