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2011 Festival Events CalendarOPENING WEEKEND IN BYRONFriday June 3Noon: Historical Society Luncheon Byron Methodist Church 6:30 p.m.: Festival Preview Party on the porch at Montana's Steakhouse featuring music and drink specials, located in the Peach Shoppes at Byron Saturday June 49 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Peaches at the Park at the Byron Downtown Market presented by Byron Better Hometown 10 a.m.: 3rd Annual Paul Reehling Memorial Poker Run 5 p.m.: Free concert featuring The Chris Hicks Band, kids activities, laser tag, bring a chair to North Peach Park, Byron 9:45 p.m.: 3D Fireworks Sunday June 55 p.m.: School House Rock, Austin Theater in downtown Fort Valley, presented by The Kendrick Academy, tickets $10 WEEKDAY EVENTS
Monday June 67 p.m.: Peach Idol first round competition, Austin Theater, tickets $5 at the door Tuesday June 75:30 - 8 p.m.: Spaghetti & Jazz, Austin Theater in downtown Fort Valley. Tickets $10 per plate, take-outs available Wednesday June 87 a.m.: Khoury’s Walk for Health, Peach County Courthouse 7 p.m.: Peach Idol and Big Peach Dance Crew competition, Austin Theater in downtown Fort Valley, tickets $5 at the door Thursday June 97 p.m.: Picnic in the Park with live music at Everett Square, presented by Everett Square Neighborhood Association and Ace Hardware FESTIVAL WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
Friday June 108 p.m.: Karaoke and dance music featuring DJ Bucky Helms at the Bandstand downtown Fort Valley Saturday June 11 The “BIG DAY” STREET FEST, MUSIC, CONTESTS, KIDS ACTIVITIES ALL DAY7 a.m.: 5K Road Race and Fun Run, Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, Fort Valley First Methodist Church 9:00 a.m.: Early Bird Gospel Showcase featuring Shiloh Men's Chorus, Yolanda Ellison, Micheal Frizel Ray a.k.a. Mipeace, at the Farmers Market 9:30 a.m.: Georgia Peach Festival High Heels Race benefiting Susan G. Komen 10 a.m.: Peach Festival Parade 10:30 a.m.: Introduction of Miss Georgia Peach and her court at the bandstand 11:00 a.m.: Byron Tae Kwon Do Exhibition at the Bandstand, Tuff-Enuff band at the Farmers Market, Grafted by Grace on the main stage 11:30 a.m.: Moosing around at the bandstand, Peach County Historical Society’s Famous Chicken Salad Luncheon, Diaper Derby at FVSU Fine Arts Gallery on Main Street 12:00 p.m.: Ethnic Heritage Dance groups at the bandstand, Kids Story Time on the steps of the Courthouse 12:30 p.m.: Peach Bin Races on Main Street 1:30 p.m.: Peach Eating Contest 2 p.m.: WORLD’S LARGEST PEACH COBBLER is served FREE presented Peach County Board of Commissioners, ComSouth, and Lane Southern Orchards, Essie Mae Brooks at the bandstand 3:00 p.m.: Powersville Opry at the bandstand 4:00 p.m.: Mitchell Academy Piano group at the Farmers Market 5:00 p.m.: Big Peach Dance Crew at the Farmer Market 5:30 p.m.: Battle of the DJ's at the Farmers Market 6:30 p.m.: Peach Idol Winner on the main stage at the Courthouse 7 p.m.: Concert on the main stage featuring Paul Carreker, and The Missin' Links Show Band with The Honeybees in the courthouse parking lot 9:45 p.m.: 3D Fireworks Grand Finale SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER AND OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL |
