Villa Rica Events Calendar

THE MILL’s Two-Year Anniversary & Cupcake Challenge

Load up the family and come to the amphitheater’s two year anniversary concert for great music and "cupcake challenge".

AXIS ROCK AND ROLL RHYTHM AND BLUES.

Click here to read the band’s bio. Bring your sweet tooth, and get ready to cast your vote for the “People’s Choice” winner. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Main Street office @ THE MILL (106 Temple Street) or at the concession stand ticket booth or new Gold Nugget Shack on the grounds of the amphitheater during the evening of this event. The theme for this challenge is “Tastes of the Seasons”; and tickets are $0.50 each. All bakers will offer mini-cupcakes at their booths, so by a handful of tickets and sample them all. (Vendors will not accept cash.) The concession stand will have plenty of ice cold milk and steamy hot coffee along with other cold drinks to wash down all that sweetness. Click here for more information and entry form

Alive After 5
“Cash Mob” Coming to Downtown Villa Rica!

Friday, May 18 & Friday, June 15
5p – 8p

YES, you are part of the mob! Pull your shopping posse together, and look for the “CASH MOB HERE” signs in the windows of two to three neighboring businesses in the heart of our city. Enjoy later hours (5p – 8p), sidewalk shopping, free food samples, balloons and more. Cash Mob standard is to come prepared to spend $20. Amount of fun we are going to have? Priceless! Share this information to help build a buzz. See you in historic downtown.

Car enthusiasts come from near and far to enjoy an afternoon filled with classic cars and street rods, tasty food and music every third Saturday @ THE MILL

We would like to invite you to attend this major spring community event taking place in our historic downtown. Help us celebrate and showcase our city and vibrant West Georgia arts community.

The Art Walk @ THE MILL will feature many local and regional artists displaying and offering their art for sale. These artists represent a wide variety of styles and mediums. The Art Walk will begin at 10a on Saturday, May 26. The location is 106 Temple Street in the heart of Villa Rica, Georgia. Visit artists’ booths filled with fascinating and diverse art, and get a taste of what Villa Rica has to offer. There is something of interest for every age group, so bring the family for an artful experience. While you’re here, be sure to visit our shops and quaint eateries on Montgomery and Main Streets and throughout downtown.

Featuring the "Infinity Show Band" http://infinityshowband.com/ 

Join us @ THE MILL amphitheater as regional and national bands perform on the Thomas A. Dorsey Stage. As always, you are encouraged to come early and spend time in Downtown Villa Rica, browse our shops and have lunch or dinner at our quaint eateries. These concerts are absolutely free. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, or table seating may be purchased at a cost of $5 per chair with a maximum of six chairs per table. Email Kimberly Stovall for reserved seating at kstovall@villarica.org.

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

Alive After 5
“Cash Mob” Coming to Downtown Villa Rica!

Friday, May 18 & Friday, June 15
5p – 8p

YES, you are part of the mob! Pull your shopping posse together, and look for the “CASH MOB HERE” signs in the windows of two to three neighboring businesses in the heart of our city. Enjoy later hours (5p – 8p), sidewalk shopping, free food samples, balloons and more. Cash Mob standard is to come prepared to spend $20. Amount of fun we are going to have? Priceless! Share this information to help build a buzz. See you in historic downtown.

Car enthusiasts come from near and far to enjoy an afternoon filled with classic cars and street rods, tasty food and music every third Saturday @ THE MILL

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

June 23 - Movie night @ THE MILL is so much fun for the kids! There are numerous activities from which to choose – karaoke, games, face painting and glitter tattoos to name a few. Hot? Cool off at the misting tent while movie-goers wait for the sun to go down.

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

Thomas A. Dorsey Festival
@ The Mill in Historic Downtown Villa Rica, GA

7:00-8:30pm - Anthony Papamichael & the World Group
8:30-10:00 p.m. - Mose Davis and his Band

Gospel at the Church
Mt. Prospect Baptist Church

Featurning Keith “Wonder Boy” Johnson and the Thomas Dorsey

6:00-7:30pm - E. G. Kight

7:30-9:00pm - Lola Gulley And Erika Dunlap, Miss America

Movie night @ The MILL…always family friendly and plus games, karaoke and more. Hot? Cool off at the misting tents while waiting for the sun to go down.
More information 678-840-1160 or www.villarica-mainstreet.com

6:00pm until Fireworks end!
Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex
Music, inflatables slides, hot air balloon tethered rides, food and more! Oh and the FIREWORKS! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of great family fun!
More information 770-459-7011 or www.villaricaparks.com

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

Featuring "Bartlee Norton & 64 Highway" www.64highway.com

Join us @ THE MILL amphitheater as regional and national bands perform on the Thomas A. Dorsey Stage. As always, you are encouraged to come early and spend time in Downtown Villa Rica, browse our shops and have lunch or dinner at our quaint eateries. These concerts are absolutely free. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, or table seating may be purchased at a cost of $5 per chair with a maximum of six chairs per table. Email Kimberly Stovall for reserved seating at kstovall@villarica.org.

Admission: **FREE**

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

Car enthusiasts come from near and far to enjoy an afternoon filled with classic cars and street rods, tasty food and music every third Saturday @ THE MILL

“Laugh It Up” as you’re entertained by professional standup comedians at THE MILL’s first ever Comedy Night. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, or table seating may be purchased at a cost of $5 per chair with a maximum of six chairs per table. Email Kimberly Stovall for reserved seating at kstovall@villarica.org 

Admission: **FREE**

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

Featuring “Sol Junky” www.soljunky.com/fr_theband.cfm

Join us @ THE MILL amphitheater as regional and national bands perform on the Thomas A. Dorsey Stage. As always, you are encouraged to come early and spend time in Downtown Villa Rica, browse our shops and have lunch or dinner at our quaint eateries. These concerts are absolutely free. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, or table seating may be purchased at a cost of $5 per chair with a maximum of six chairs per table. Email Kimberly Stovall for reserved seating at kstovall@villarica.org.

Admission: **FREE**

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

Car enthusiasts come from near and far to enjoy an afternoon filled with classic cars and street rods, tasty food and music every third Saturday @ THE MILL

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

Aug25 - Enjoy “Dinner and a Movie” in Downtown Villa Rica. Eat at one of our many family owned restaurants then come on over to THE MILL for a great classic movie (TBD). Or reserve table seating at a cost of $5 per chair and bring your meal to the amphitheater. Email Kimberly Stovall for reserved seating at kstovall@villarica.org.

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

Celebrate everything that makes the Historic Gold Rush Festival the exciting event that it is – friends, food, fun, crafts, 5k road race and a parade. By night, gather at THE MILL amphitheater for the city’s annual Gold Rush “Battle of the Bands”.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, or table seating may be purchased at a cost of $5 per chair with a maximum of six chairs per table. Email Kimberly Stovall for reserved seating at kstovall@villarica.org.

Interested in being a vendor? Contact Kim Sechrest at sechrestkimberly@gmail.com for more information.

A link to the Gold Rush 2012 Festival Committee Application will be posted here soon

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

Car enthusiasts come from near and far to enjoy an afternoon filled with classic cars and street rods, tasty food and music every third Saturday @ THE MILL

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

Car enthusiasts come from near and far to enjoy an afternoon filled with classic cars and street rods, tasty food and music every third Saturday @ THE MILL

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

Come and be a part of this fall festival where children enjoy the best of both worlds in a safe environment @ THE MILL and throughout downtown. Downtown business owners hand out candy at their shops, and you can play and go trick-or-treating @ THE MILL amphitheater. Participate in a parade of costumes and our costume contests, play games for candy, get your face painted or a new hair-do at our “Crazy” hair booths. The West Georgia Actors’ Guild will perform “Legends of Sleepy Hollow” at 6pm following “Downtown Trick-or-Treat”. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, or table seating may be purchased at a cost of $5 per chair with a maximum of six chairs per table. Email Kimberly Stovall for reserved seating at kstovall@villarica.org.

This summer, enjoy The Market at THE MILL – downtown Villa Rica’s new farmers’ market located at the amphitheater at 106 Temple Street – the city’s central gather place for activity and energy. This farmers’ market will take place each Wednesday from 5p – 8p June through July and from 4p – 7p August through October.

June – July Local farmers only

Local farmers will bring fresh produce from their gardens each week to sell to the public at this green space venue.

August – October Local farmers and other produce peddlers

Enjoy locally grown and Georgia grown fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and honey.

Learn how to start your own vegetable garden, grow beautiful flowers, can, make jellies and jams, and so much more at our weekly training classes on the Thomas A. Dorsey stage. On Wednesday’s, The Market at THE MILL is a place for social interaction and buying “fresh” for a healthy lifestyle.

Pet owners will converge at the Mill in historic downtown Villa Rica at 10:00am to proudly strut their pets in the Pet Parade and Games being hosted by the Villa Rica Golden City Lions. Pet owners are encouraged to dress their pets in costumes for the parade around downtown. In addition to a costume contest and pet/owner look-alike contest, dogs can compete in games, such as “fastest sit,” “best trick,” and “musical sit” (on carpet squares instead of chairs!). On site registration available for pet at just $5 per pet! Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lions Lighthouse White Cane campaign and other vision services. Registration and more information coming soon @ www.villaricatourism.com

Wintery fun celebration! Meet on this cold evening @ THE MILL to welcome Santa and the Christmas holiday season. Toys for Tots accepts monetary donations and new toys for children of West Georgia. There will be live performances of festive Christmas carols and dance performances by Michelle’s Academy of Dance. Local businesses will provide complementary hot chocolate and treats for tasting in their shops and @ THE MILL. The grand finale’ is the lighting of the city’s spectacular Christmas tree.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, or table seating may be purchased at a cost of $10 per chair with a maximum of six chairs per table. Email Kimberly Stovall for reserved seating at kstovall@villarica.org.

The City of Villa Rica welcomes community and tourists to its “Gold Nugget Drop” @ THE MILL amphitheater. Bundle up and bring in 2013 with family, friends and neighbors in a safe environment close to home. Enjoy live entertainment followed by a “City of Gold” raffle drawing leading up to the gold nugget drop and a grand fireworks finale.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, or table seating may be purchased at a cost of $10 per chair with a maximum of six chairs per table. Email Kimberly Stovall for reserved seating at kstovall@villarica.org.