The Weekend Guide: What To Do … May 3-4-5
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the family-friendly events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (May 3-4-5).
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out what’s going on in our MUSIC CALENDAR .
Also, we have all the sports schedules for the weekend with the Braves and United. Check it out by visiting: SPORTS ON TV.
If you are looking for a place to eat, take a look at our JOINTS DIRECTORY.
Check with each event to see if it is weather permitting / rain or shine. All events are subject to change. For the latest in Newnan Weather, click HERE.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
FRIDAY, MAY 3
SIP N PAINT PARTY
7 p.m., Coweta Veterans Club, 130 Veterans Club Road, Newnan
Come join us at the Coweta Veterans Club in Newnan for a fun Paint Party! $38 gets you a seat, all the materials you need, step by step directions as we all paint together. Full Food and Bar menu available before and during the event! Feel free to come in early, grab your seats and order something to eat and drink. Can’t wait to paint with you! To purchase tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, MAY 4
12TH ANNUAL RACE FOR THE ORPHANS
7 – 9:30 a.m., Downtown Newnan
Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate! The RACE was created in order to support families going through the adoption process (domestic and international) because it can be very expensive ($30-50,000). Starting line is on Brown Street next to The Warehouse of First Baptist Church Newnan; finish line is on W. Washington Street. Food and awards ceremony is on Madison Street in parking lot behind FBC Newnan. Registration at 7 a.m., Tot Trot (ages 5 and under) at 7:45, followed by Mia’s Mile Fun Run & Walk at 8, the 5K USATF Certified Race at 8:30 and Awards Ceremony at 9:30. For info, visit www.racefortheorphans.org.
PAINT RECYCLING EVENT
8 a.m.-Noon at Newnan City Hall Parking Lot, 25 LaGrange Street, Newnan
Hosted by Keep Newnan Beautiful. Fees apply at this event. Wet Paint only. Spray Paint Cans, $2 each; Latex Paint, $4 per gallon; Oil Paint, $5 per gallon; Deck/Wood Stain, $4 per gallon. Discounts apply for City of Newnan residents. For info, call 678-673-5505 or email [email protected].
WALK WITH A DOC
8:30 a.m., LINC Entrance at Newnan Centre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Road, Newnan
Join Georgia Bone & Joint Orthopedist, Clark Walker, M.D., and OrthoAtlanta Physiatrist, Michael McHenry, M.D., for Piedmont Newnan’s Walk with a Doc on the LINC. Participants will learn about bone and joint health, as well as the latest advances in surgical and nonsurgical procedures. Check-in and warm-ups are at 8:15 a.m., with the walk beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. For info, visit piedmont.org/walkwithadoc.
SENOIA FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 40 Travis Street, Senoia
Locally-sourced Farmer’s Market, every Saturday.
LOW-COST VACCINE CLINIC
8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Help Spay/Neuter Clinic, 12 The Crescent, Newnan • 770-304-7911
Ask about a free Canine heartworm test. Visit HelpSpayNeuter.org to schedule an appointment. Rain or shine. No checks accepted.
THE COTTON FAIR
9 a.m.-5 p.m., 18830 Highway 85, Gay, GA
The spring edition of The Cotton Fair is on May 4th & 5th. It’s an arts, crafts, and antiques show located in Gay, GA. Over 300 artisans from all over the country will gather.They have wonderful items in store for you and can’t wait for you to take them home! Gates are open from 9-5 each day. We ask that you do not bring pets for the safety comfort of all our guests. Service animals ONLY. Parking is free and on a first come, first parked basis. Come early on Saturday to help avoid the traffic or visit Sunday which tends to be slightly less crowded. For ticket information, click HERE.
PEACHTREE CITY MARKET
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Aberdeen Village Shopping Center, Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City
Approximately 60 vendors offering a variety of fresh produce, poultry, beef and pork, bread, sweet treats and more. Also live music.
TOUR THE FIRE TRAINING FACILITY
10 a.m. – Noon, Newnan Fire Training Facility, 473 Greison Trail, Newnan
This is a Free Community Touch-a-Truck event. Enjoy touring the new Fire Training Facility and meet your local public safety heroes.
DOWNTOWN NEWNAN MARKET DAY
10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Courthouse Square, downtown Newnan
Hosted by Main Street Newnan on the first Saturday of every month. The Market features over 55 unique spaces, with a variety of one-of-a-kind gift items. Market Day favorites include: fresh locally grown produce, honey, jams & jellies, pottery, art, hand-woven baskets, leather products, etc.
17TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY
10 a.m., City of Hope, 600 Celebrate Life Parkway, Newnan
The Stilettos on Steel Female Riding Group – Newnan City of Homes Chapter will be holding a ride to honor the 17th annual International Female Ride Day. At this event, female motorcycle riders will have the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow female riders. You can expect a day filled with motorcycles (two and three-wheels welcome!) , music, food, and fun! Ride registration is 8 – 9:30 a.m., with safety briefing at 9:45 a.m. and KSU for the ride is 10 a.m. Breakfast will be served before the ride. Make sure to arrive with a full tank of gas! We will ride for approximately 1 1⁄2 hours and then come back for lunch, music, fun, vendors and door prizes! For info, email [email protected].
COMMUNITY SHRED FEST
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Summit Family YMCA, 1765 Highway 34 East, Newnan
Open to the public. Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Phi Pi Omega Chapter and AARP Georgia. 3 Bags per vehicle. Metal, plastic, and other materials will not be accepted.
HOT RODS FOR HISTORY
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Marimac Lakes Park, 148 Pylant Street, Senoia
The Senoia Area Historical Society is excited to announce the return of Coweta’s favorite spring car show: Hot Rods for History 2024! The second annual Hot Rods for History will include over 250 collector and performance cars, trucks and motorcycles parked lakeside at Marimac Lakes (behind the Coweta Public Library) in Senoia. Once again, there will be trophies, food vendors, beer trucks and more! Come see some of the area’s best cars, trucks and motorcycles in a beautiful lakeside venue, and help raise money for the Senoia Area Historical Society. The SAHS is dedicated to collecting and sharing Senoia’s history.
GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn • 770-964-8575
The 39th season begins this weekend. Open rain or shine each Saturday and Sunday through June 2. For information on tickets, visit garenfest.com.
CINCO de MAYO CELEBRATION
11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Chylacas Mexican Restaurant & Grill, 20 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan • 770-252-6821
2-Day Event. Live Music, great food and giveaways. Karaoke begins at 6 p.m.. Drink specials – $5 Domestic or Imported Beers, $2.99 Tequila House Shots, $4 Jose Cuervo Tequila Shots, $19.99 House Margarita Pitcher.
HATS & HOOVES 2024
5-10 p.m., McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson Street, Newnan
SOLD OUT. Hosted by ELEVATE Coweta Students. It’s their annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser. Folks put on their best hat or that one-of-a kind bow tie and watch the Kentucky Derby with both old and new friends, enjoy food and drink, auctions and more, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the McRitchie-Hollis Museum and the University of West Georgia in historic Downtown Newnan! At approximately 7 p.m., the Derby will be shown live followed by a fun live auction, food and live music from the band Doze Guys.
SUNDAY, MAY 5
THE COTTON FAIR
9 a.m.-5 p.m., 18830 Highway 85, Gay, GA
The spring edition of The Cotton Fair is on May 4th & 5th. It’s an arts, crafts, and antiques show located in Gay, GA. Over 300 artisans from all over the country will gather.They have wonderful items in store for you and can’t wait for you to take them home! Gates are open from 9-5 each day. We ask that you do not bring pets for the safety comfort of all our guests. Service animals ONLY. Parking is free and on a first come, first parked basis. Come early on Saturday to help avoid the traffic or visit Sunday which tends to be slightly less crowded. For ticket information, click HERE.
GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn • 770-964-8575
The 39th season begins this weekend. Open rain or shine each Saturday and Sunday through June 2. For information on tickets, visit garenfest.com.
CINCO de MAYO CELEBRATION
11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Chylacas Mexican Restaurant & Grill, 20 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan • 770-252-6821
2-Day Event. Live Music, great food and giveaways. Live Music begins at 2 p.m.. Drink specials – $5 Domestic or Imported Beers, $2.99 Tequila House Shots, $4 Jose Cuervo Tequila Shots, $19.99 House Margarita Pitcher.
