Calendar of Events

January

January 5:

Eatonton- Night of the Three Kings. Enjoy a medieval supper feast with a southern flare. The evening will include food, music, cash bar and a king's cake with prizes. Costumes are optional. At Gallery One Eleven on Jefferson Ave in downtown Eatonton from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and $15 for youth under 18. Tickets are $35 each and $15 for youth under 18. Order tickets by mailing your check made out to Madison Museum of Fine Arts (or MMOFA) to Madison Museum of Fine Arts, PO Box 802, Madison GA 30650.

January 18:

The Headliners. Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Hall – Tickets $25.00 – Classic 60s and 70s – “Get ready to dance at the best party in town!” – 7:00 to 11:00. Tickets available at the Madison Visitors Center and the Lake Welcome Center.

January 25:

Eatonton- Soup / Bake sale at First Methodist Church in Eatonton, sponsored by Putnam General Hospital Auxiliary, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call (706) 485-2711, extension 249.

February

February 21-23:

Seventh Annual Antique Show & Sale – Madison-Morgan Cultural Center – Antique vendors from around the state will be selling some of their finest antiques. For more information, call the MMCC at 706.342.4743.

March

March 1:

MoTown Madness Dance – Town 220 – 7:00 to 11:00. For more information, please contact Tera Cochran at 706.343.0177.

March 7-9:

Eatonton Art Festival. Call (706) 484-1995 or email asaville@savilleartgallery.com for more information.

March 10:

Eatonton- Rossee Oil / Associated Paper 1st Annual Golf Classic to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, located at Harbor Club inGreensboro, GA. Muscular Dystrophy Association must receive applications and entry fees / sponsorship fees by February 25. Call (478) 471-9090 for more information.

March 13:

Taste of Madison – Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Hall – Come out and sample food favorites from local Madison restaurants, as well as restaurants in the surrounding area. Place your bid at the silent auction and be sure to stick around for the mega cash give-away! For more information, please call the Madison Visitors Center at 800.709.7406 or visit www.madisonga.org.

March 28-29:

Eatonton- Murder at the Deadwood Saloon Spring Fundraiser. Join friends for a murder mystery dinner theater. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call (706) 485-7701.

April

April 7-13:

Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta. Over 600 rooms in Madison! For more information, call the Madison Visitors Center at 800.709.7406 or visit www.madisonga.org.

April 12:

Eatonton- Putnam County High School Art Festival in downtown Eatonton. For more information, call (706) 818-0648 or email mbruno@putnam.k12.ga.us.

April 16-June 15:

Madison National 2008 – Juried Art Show at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. For more information, please call the MMCC at 706.342.4743.

April 18-20:

BRAG Spring Tune-Up Ride – Cyclists from all over the country come together to ride in this 3-day event whose routes showcase some of the most memorable landscapes in Morgan County. Headquarters is the new BBQ shelter at Heritage Park. For more information, visit www.brag.org or call the Madison Visitors Center at 800.709.7406. www.madisonga.org.

April 26:

MadisonFest – Come out to see all the different vendors and arts & crafts, eat food and listen to live entertainment in Downtown Madison. For more information, contact Ann Huff at 706.342.1251.
Eatonton- Tour of Homes, sponsored by Eatonton-Putnam Arts Foundation. For more information call (706) 485-6515

May

On-going:

Old Governors Mansion Curator's Tours. The Curator's Tour is an in-depth look at the Old Governor's Mansion and focuses on the recent restoration. You will see additional areas of the Mansion that are not usually part of the regular tours. Reservations are required and due the day before each program. Tours are held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month. Cost is $15, adults; $8, seniors; $10, adult groups, and $4, students. Times: 11 am & 2 pm - www.gcsu.edu/mansion - Location: Old Governors Mansion - Phone: 478-445-4545 -Admission: $15 adults, $8 seniors, $10 adult groups, $4 students

May 2-3:

Spring Tour of Homes & Gardens – Tour the interiors of various private homes, as well as gardens in Madison during this 2-day event, hosted by the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. For ticket information and times, place call the MMCC at 706.342.4743.
Eatonton- Relay For Life for Putnam County, Putnam County Elementary School. For more information contact Emma Holman at (706) 549-4893 or emma.holman@cancer.org.

May 3:

Oconee River Greenway Authority Grand Opening. Bring the family and experience a day of fun at the grand opening of the Oconee Riverwalk! Food, music and local vendors will add to the festivities! Dedication ceremony begins at 11am. Please call 478-445-3462 for more information. Times: 10am - 4pm - Location: Oconee Riverwalk (Hancock St-right before riverbridge) - Phone: 478-445-3462 - Admission: TBA

May 5:

Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet. Please call the Eatonton Chamber at (706) 485-7701 for more information.

May 17:

South Creek Mud Boggin. RV & tent camping welcome. Showers and swimming area. Coolers welcome. Electrical hookups available $15 per night. Kids power wheel racing 6 p.m.; South Creek Mud Boggin 7 p.m. Admission for Dirt Bikes, ATV's and UTV's $10. Times: Gates open 3 p.m. - Location: 2949 Hwy 441 South, Milledgeville, GA - Phone: 478-453-7057 - Admission: $10 per person; Kids 8 and under $2

May 22:

Eatonton-Celebrate Patriotism. Evening of free food, ice cream, and celebration. Please call the Eatonton Chamber at (706) 485-7701 for more information.

June

On-going:

Old Governors Mansion Curator's Tours. The Curator's Tour is an in-depth look at the Old Governor's Mansion and focuses on the recent restoration. You will see additional areas of the Mansion that are not usually part of the regular tours. Reservations are required and due the day before each program. Tours are held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month. Cost is $15, adults; $8, seniors; $10, adult groups, and $4, students. Times: 11 am & 2 pm - www.gcsu.edu/mansion - Location: Old Governors Mansion - Phone: 478-445-4545 -Admission: $15 adults, $8 seniors, $10 adult groups, $4 students

June 14:

Lockerly Arboretum Midsummer Festival. Bring the family for a day of music, flowers, activities and lots of fun. There will be a bluegrass band, wagon rides, activities for the kids and much more. Times: TBA - Location: Lockerly Arboretum, Milledgeville, GA - Phone: 478-452-2112 - Admission: Gate fee $5
6th Annual Madison Chamber Music Festival – Christopher Rex returns once again to head up and Chamber Music Festival, which takes place in several distinctive settings in and around Madison. For information on times and pricing, please call the MMCC at 706.342.4743.

June 21:

South Creek Mud Boggin - RV and tent camping welcome. Showers and swimming area. Coolers welcome. Electrical hookups available $15 per night. Kids power wheel racing 6 p.m.; South Creek Mud Boggin 7 p.m. Admission for Dirt bikes, ATV's and UTV's $10. Times: Gates open 3 pm. - Location: 2949 Hwy 441 South, Milledgeville, GA - Phone: 478-453-7057 - Admission: $10 per person; kids 8 & under $2

July

On-going:

Old Governors Mansion Curator's Tours. The Curator's Tour is an in-depth look at the Old Governor's Mansion and focuses on the recent restoration. You will see additional areas of the Mansion that are not usually part of the regular tours. Reservations are required and due the day before each program. Tours are held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month. Cost is $15, adults; $8, seniors; $10, adult groups, and $4, students. Times: 11 am & 2 pm - www.gcsu.edu/mansion - Location: Old Governors Mansion - Phone: 478-445-4545 -Admission: $15 adults, $8 seniors, $10 adult groups, $4 students

July 4-6:

Sunflower Festival in Rutledge – Deemed “One of the most beautiful festival settings ever” by the Ronay Guide, the Sunflower festival features hundreds or vendors, tons of food, live entertainment, and sunflower cutting right in the middle of a sunflower field in the countryside of Morgan County. Featured in Southern Living Magazine, this is a festival you don’t want to miss! For more information, please contact the Madison Visitors Center at 800.709.7406 or visit www.madisonga.org.

July 19:

South Creek Mud Boggin. RV and tent camping welcome. Showers and swimming area. Coolers welcome. Electrical hookups available $15 per night. Kids power wheel racing 6 p.m.; South Creek Mud Boggin 7 p.m. Admission for Dirt Bikes, ATV's and UTV's $10. Times: Gates open 3 pm. - Location: 2949 Hwy 441 South, Milledgeville, GA - Phone: 478-453-7057 - Admission: $10 per person; Kids 8 & under $2

August

On-going:

Old Governors Mansion Curator's Tours. The Curator's Tour is an in-depth look at the Old Governor's Mansion and focuses on the recent restoration. You will see additional areas of the Mansion that are not usually part of the regular tours. Reservations are required and due the day before each program. Tours are held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month. Cost is $15, adults; $8, seniors; $10, adult groups, and $4, students. Times: 11 am & 2 pm - www.gcsu.edu/mansion - Location: Old Governors Mansion - Phone: 478-445-4545 -Admission: $15 adults, $8 seniors, $10 adult groups, $4 students

August 16:

South Creek Mud Boggin. RV and tent camping welcome. Showers and swimming area. Coolers welcome. Electrical hookups available $15 per night. Kids power wheel racing 6 p.m.; South Creek Mud Boggin 7 p.m. Times: Gates open 3 p.m. - Location: 2949 Hwy 441 South, Milledgeville, GA - Phone: 478-453-7057 - Admission: $10 per person; kids 8 & under $2

September

On-going:

Old Governors Mansion Curator's Tours. The Curator's Tour is an in-depth look at the Old Governor's Mansion and focuses on the recent restoration. You will see additional areas of the Mansion that are not usually part of the regular tours. Reservations are required and due the day before each program. Tours are held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month. Cost is $15, adults; $8, seniors; $10, adult groups, and $4, students. Times: 11 am & 2 pm - www.gcsu.edu/mansion - Location: Old Governors Mansion - Phone: 478-445-4545 -Admission: $15 adults, $8 seniors, $10 adult groups, $4 students

September 19-20:

Madison Fall Kitchen Tour – Come to Madison and tour some of the finest kitchens in town! There will also be wine tasting and in-home chef demonstrations. Tickets are $25.00. For more information, contact the Madison Visitors Center at 800.709.7406 or visit www.madisonga.org.

September 13:

Lockerly Arboretum/Hall Festival. Bring the family for a day of fun and enjoyment at this spectacular fall event. Times: TBA - Location: Lockerly Arboretum, Milledgeville, GA - Phone: 478-452-2112 - Admission: TBA

September 20:

South Creek Mud Boggin. RV and tent camping welcome. Showers and swimming area. Coolers welcome. Electrical hookups available $15 per night. Kids power wheels racing 6 p.m.; South Creek Mud Boggin 7 p.m. Admission for Dirt bikes, ATV's and UTV's $10. Times: Gates open 3 p.m. - Location: 2949 Hwy 441 South, Milledgeville, GA - Phone: 478-453-7057 - Admission: $10 per person; Kids 8 & under $2

October

On-going:

Old Governors Mansion Curator's Tours. The Curator's Tour is an in-depth look at the Old Governor's Mansion and focuses on the recent restoration. You will see additional areas of the Mansion that are not usually part of the regular tours. Reservations are required and due the day before each program. Tours are held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month. Cost is $15, adults; $8, seniors; $10, adult groups, and $4, students. Times: 11 am & 2 pm - www.gcsu.edu/mansion - Location: Old Governors Mansion - Phone: 478-445-4545 -Admission: $15 adults, $8 seniors, $10 adult groups, $4 students

October 6:

Eatonton- Taste of Eatonton, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Plaza on Madison Avenue. Enjoy food and drink from all of your local restaurants and caterers. Enjoy live remotes, silent auctions and raffles. $20 for advance tickets, $25 at the door. Please call the Eatonton Chamber at (706) 485-7701 for more information.

October 25:

Eatonton- Crappie Tournament and Kids Fishing Rodeo, nationally sponsored by Cabella. Please call the Eatonton Chamber at (706) 485-7701 for more information.

November

On-going:

Old Governors Mansion Curator's Tours. The Curator's Tour is an in-depth look at the Old Governor's Mansion and focuses on the recent restoration. You will see additional areas of the Mansion that are not usually part of the regular tours. Reservations are required and due the day before each program. Tours are held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month. Cost is $15, adults; $8, seniors; $10, adult groups, and $4, students. Times: 11 am & 2 pm - www.gcsu.edu/mansion - Location: Old Governors Mansion - Phone: 478-445-4545 -Admission: $15 adults, $8 seniors, $10 adult groups, $4 students

December

On-going:

Old Governors Mansion Curator's Tours. The Curator's Tour is an in-depth look at the Old Governor's Mansion and focuses on the recent restoration. You will see additional areas of the Mansion that are not usually part of the regular tours. Reservations are required and due the day before each program. Tours are held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month. Cost is $15, adults; $8, seniors; $10, adult groups, and $4, students. Times: 11 am & 2 pm - www.gcsu.edu/mansion - Location: Old Governors Mansion - Phone: 478-445-4545 -Admission: $15 adults, $8 seniors, $10 adult groups, $4 students

December 4:

Eatonton- Kick-Off of Christmas in the Briar Patch. 6-8:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in downtown Eatonton. Enjoy a festive evening to kick-off Eatonton's Holiday season. For more information, call (706) 485-7701.