Cumming Farmers Market is now open

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Cumming Farmers Market is now open every Wednesday and Saturday morning with a variety of locally grown and produced goods, including baked goods, jams, jellies, and honey.

The market is located at the Cumming Fairgrounds Parking Lot 3 from June through the end of September,. Hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. (or until vendors sell out). Be sure to arrive early for the best selection of products – vendors often sell out early!

Opening day for Cumming Country Fair & Festival

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Cumming County Fair Flyer

CUMMING, Ga. – It is finally that time of year again in Northeast Georgia. The much-anticipated Cumming Country Fair & Festival opens today, October 7.

The fair will be located at the Cumming Fairgrounds from October 7 – 17.

The gates will officially open at 4:00 p.m. today and it is free admission on behalf of Northside Hospital Forsyth.

They are also offering $20 unlimited ride tickets for the grand opening today.

This year, the Cumming County Fair & Festival is hosting performers such as Josh Tuner and others.

Check out the details below for hours and park admission specials. Also, click here for the online brochure for this year’s Cumming Fair & Festival.

 

Daily Admission Specials:

Thursday, October 7th

  • Free Gate Admission: Courtesy of Northside Hospital Forsyth

Saturday, October 9

  • Free gate Admission 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (all ages)

Sunday, October 10

  • Free gate Admission: Seniors ages 55 & over (all day);
  • 18 & under (12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. with school coupon);
  • OR Bring 10 non-perishable goods benefitting Meals by Grace.

Monday, October 11

  • Free Gate Admission 18 & under

Wednsday, October 13

Free Gate admission: Courtesy of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Saturday, October 16

  • Free Gate Admission 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. (all ages)

Sunday, October 17

  • Free Gate Admission: all active, reserve or retired military veterans,
  • Law Enforcement, Firefighters and First Responders;
  • Free admission 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. (with school coupon)
  • OR Bring 10 non-perishable goods benefitting Meals by Grace.

Hours of operation:

  • Monday – Thursday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Friday                         4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
  • Saturday                     10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
  • Sunday                       12:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Forsyth County 4th of July celebration starts Saturday with fun day at Cumming Fairgrounds

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County residents will begin their Independence Day celebration on Saturday July 3 when the Cumming Fairgrounds will host a fun-filled day from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. The celebration includes music, alcohol, food games, vendors and various contests throughout the day and one of north Georgia’s finest fireworks displays starting at 9:30 p.m.

Admission to the fairgrounds is free and there is no parking fee on this day.

On Independence Day, thousands of people will line the streets between Forsyth Central High School and the Cumming Fairgrounds to enjoy the 64th Annual Thomas – Mashburn steam engine parade, featuring colorful steam engines and a wide variety of floats, local businesses, sports teams, dance academies, antique cars, tractors and much more!

New events planned for Cumming Fairgrounds

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Peach State Cats Arena Football: Looking for an action-packed family outing? Check out the new arena football team at the Fairgrounds! The Peach State Cats are ready to entertain your crew with fast-paced grid iron action right here in Cumming. The Peach State Cats will host two home games this month on May 8th (Family & Faith Night) and May 15th (Public Safety & Military Appreciation Night). Click here to purchase tickets and to learn more!

 Family Day at the Fairgrounds: Come out to the Fairgrounds from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 9th for this fundraiser presented by the Cumming Police Department as part of its Autism Awareness campaign. Enjoy games, inflatables, face painting, “dunk-a-cop” dunking booth, Disney characters, and more! Admission is $5 for adults, and all kids are FREE! Proceeds from this event will go to Creative Enterprises Forsyth and LEAPS Therapy Clinic.

 Cruisin’ at the Fairgrounds: Come out to the Fairgrounds on Friday, May 14th between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. for this FREE event (no parking or admission fees)! Come show off your rides, meet up with friends, tell stories, and bring your appetite to enjoy good eats from food trucks.

 Yaarab Shrine Circus & Fair: The Cumming Fairgrounds is the new site of this Georgia tradition! Now in its 79th year, the Yaarab Shrine Circus & Fair offers wholesome fun for the entire family with 26 (80-minute) circus performances under the big top, as well as more than 40 exciting carnival rides, attractions, games, and ground acts. There’s even plenty of fair food favorites like funnel cakes, fried Oreos, elephant ears, cotton candy, and more! Click here to purchase tickets and learn more about the Yaarab Shrine Circus & Fair.

 

Vaccinations halted at Cumming Fairgrounds

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CUMMING, Ga. – Georgia Department of Public Health has halted vaccinations at Cumming Fairgrounds after eight people reported adverse reactions to the J&J shot Wednesday.

Officials said one person was taken to the hospital then released. Seven more were evaluated on site then went home.

According to a Department of Public Health press release, the reactions were, “Consistent with common reactions to adults being vaccinated with any vaccine but due to the number of individuals affected, the site stopped the J&J vaccinations to evaluate.”

Director of Public Health Dr. Kathleen Toomey issued the following statement: “There is no reason to believe there is anything wrong with the vaccine itself and other individuals who have received the J&J vaccine should be concerned. We are looking into what happened and what may have caused the reactions, including conditions at the fairgrounds such as heat and the ability to keep the site cool.”

The Centers for Disease Control is also evaluating the situation here and in North Carolina, Iowa and Colorado where similar reactions were reported.

KFCP to host household hazardous waste disposal event at Cumming Fairgrounds Nov. 7

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, in partnership with the City of Cumming and Forsyth County, will present a drive-through Household Hazardous Waste Recycling & Disposal Event at Cumming Fairgrounds Parking Lot #3 on Saturday, Nov. 7. Online registration and a printed or electronic confirmation are required for participation in the event, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click here to register for the event.

Items that will be accepted include corrosive, ignitable, toxic, and/or reactive products such as paints, cleaners, oils, fuels, batteries, fluorescent or HID light bulbs, herbicides, pesticides, and more. Items which will NOT be accepted include medical waste, pharmaceuticals, ammunition, explosives, electronics, and non-hazardous household items.

For the full list of accepted items and to register, click here. Questions can be addressed to [email protected] or (770) 205-4573. There is no charge to participate in the event; however, a $5 donation is requested to help support Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Steam engines roll through Cumming Nov. 13-14

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CUMMING, Ga. — The Cumming Antique Power Association will present the 19th Annual Steam, Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Expo at the Cumming Fairgrounds on Nov. 13 & 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There is no admission to this year’s event, which features a wide array of antique steam and gas-powered engines, as well as modern engines and vehicles such as tractors and various farm equipment. (Attendees are asked to practice COVID-19 safety recommendations, such as social distancing and wearing of masks, as much as possible.)

Recycle household hazardous waste Nov. 7

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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB), in partnership with the Forsyth County Recycling and Solid Waste Department and the City of Cumming, invites residents to participate in the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Recycling and Disposal event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Cumming Fairgrounds’ parking lot 3 (235 Castleberry Rd.).

Online registration and a printed or electronic confirmation are required for participation. Registration for County residents opens at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, at keepforsythcountybeautiful.org. Availability is on a first come, first served basis until the maximum amount of materials or vehicles are registered for participation.
Items that will be accepted include corrosive, ignitable, toxic and/or reactive HHW such as paints, cleaners, oils, fuels, batteries, fluorescent or HID light bulbs, herbicides, pesticides and more. Items that will not be accepted include medical waste, needles, ammunition, explosives, pharmaceuticals and non-hazardous items.

A full list of accepted materials may be found at keepforsythcountybeautiful.org, by emailing [email protected] or by calling (770) 205-4573.

“This event provides a great opportunity for residents to responsibly recycle household hazardous materials,” Forsyth County Environmental Program Manager Tammy Wright said. “Things that people use every day, such as cleaning supplies and paint, can be hazardous not only to people but the environment if not disposed of properly.”

There is no charge for dropping off household hazardous waste during the event. A $5 donation is requested to help support Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

World Championship Rodeo Labor Day weekend

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CUMMING, Ga. — The IPRA World Championship Rodeo will return to the Cumming Fairgrounds’ arena this Labor Day weekend.

The rodeo will be held Sept. 4 & 5 at 8 p.m. and Sept. 6 at 7 p.m., with gates opening two hours prior to start times for ticket sales.

Spectators will enjoy more than two hours each night of fast-paced rodeo events, including bull riding, bare back riding, barrel racing, cowgirl breakaway roping, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, and saddle bronc riding, as well as comedy from the rodeo’s professional clowns and other entertainment.

Due to ongoing public health concerns surrounding COVID-19, special safety measures will be in place every night of the event, as follows:

  • Only 1,000 tickets will be sold each night (including all online sales). This represents less than 1/3 of the covered arena’s seating capacity of 3,300.
  • Guests are asked to please socially distance themselves throughout the event. Rows will be blocked off to ensure guests are well spaced from one another.
  • Signs will be placed throughout the venue to remind patrons to maintain six feet of distance between themselves and any person not in their familiar group.
  • Wearing of face masks, while not required, is strongly encouraged.
  • Hand washing and hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the venue.
  • All surfaces throughout the arena will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each night of the rodeo.
  • Anyone exhibiting any symptoms of illness (including but not limited to: fever, cough, shortness of breath, or stomach distress) or who has been in recent contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 is asked to please stay home.

Admission is $15 for ages 13-64; $10 for ages 5-12 as well as seniors 65 & up; and free for children 4 and under. For more information and event updates, follow the Cumming Fairgrounds’ Facebook page.

 

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Relay for Life organizers seek volunteers

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CUMMING, Ga. — Organizers of last year’s Scare Fair Haunted Attraction are at it again. They will present House of Four Scythes this October at the Cumming Fairgrounds as a fundraiser for Forsyth County Relay for Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society.

The haunted attraction is planned to run nightly during the Cumming Country Fair & Festival (Oct. 8-18), as well as Oct. 23-24 and 30-31. Volunteers are needed for every aspect of the haunt, including scare actors, makeup artists, set and prop designers and constructors, security, and more. Anyone interested in learning more should check out the group’s Facebook page or email [email protected]. Vendors are also needed for the event’s haunted midway, which will be open during the weekends of Oct. 23-24 and 30-31. Potential vendors should email the above-mentioned address for more information.

Relay for Life organizers are also planning a breast cancer awareness event during the IPRA World Championship Rodeo at the Fairgrounds’ arena over Labor Day Weekend. Saturday, Sept. 5 has been designated as “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” night during the rodeo. Organizers are currently seeking business sponsors for this event as well as promotional merchandise and in-kind donations for event raffle baskets. Pre-event merchandise can also be purchased here (all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society in support of breast cancer patients and research). For more information, email Rena Pendley, American Cancer Society Senior Community Development Manager, at [email protected].

 

 

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Cumming celebrates Independence Day Saturday with 63rd annual steam engine parade

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CUMMING, Ga. – The City of Cumming hosts one of the largest and most exciting 4th of July celebrations in north Georgia.

For more than 60 years, thousands of folks, young and old, have lined the streets of downtown Cumming to revel at the sights and sounds of the Thomas-Mashburn Independence Day Steam Engine Parade.

The 63rd annual event winds through downtown Cumming. This year’s parade route has been extended to allow for social distancing. All non-steam engine entries will begin at Forsyth Central High School and steam engines will enter the parade at Webb Street. The parade will make its way down Tribble Gap/Castleberry Road and end at the Cumming Fairgrounds.

Parade spectator parking will be available at Cumming Elementary, Otwell Middle and Forsyth Central High schools, the parking decks on Castleberry Road and School Street/Mason Street, and in the Cumming City Hall and Forsyth County Administration Building parking lots. Attendees are asked to please practice social distancing, and earplugs are always recommended (especially for little ones) as the steam engines are extremely loud.

You will know the fun is about to start when you hear the exciting steam engine whistles begin to blow. Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow and the City Council will be at the head of the parade, followed by Forsyth County veterans who are always honored guests.

Then magnificent steam engines represent an important historical era in Georgia’s agriculture. Next, it’s an exciting array of colorful local business floats, antique cars and county sports teams.

A.G. Thomas, Dr. Jim Mashburn, and Dr. Marcus Mashburn, were all avid collectors of steam engines and their family and friends have maintained and added to their unique collections over the years. The Steam Engine Association proudly displays their antique engines every 4th of July to carry on the tradition.

The festivities continue from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Cumming Fairgrounds, as patrons enjoy vendors and music while they wait for the main event: theannual fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. There are no parking or admission fees to enter the Fairgrounds. No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the Fairgrounds, and guests are asked to please practice social distancing.

 

 

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