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Times, locations and activities subject to change without advance notice.
Callaway Discovery Center Birds of Prey Show Our guests are treated to the rare opportunity to meet magnificent birds of prey. These animal ambassadors are dedicated to providing wildlife education by demonstrating their natural skills in a beautiful outdoor, free-flighted program. Butterfly Kites In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, the sky is the limit with these colorful butterfly kites. Color the butterflies in your favorite bright hues, and we’ll show you how to turn your creation into a kite. After building the kite, you can go outside and test your colorful butterfly creation. Butterfly Wings In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, children can create their own beautiful & colorful butterfly wings out of hand prints. Coastal Gourd Sprouts Exhibit and Sale People have been decorating and using gourds for centuries. Come see the amazing pieces of art and utilitarian pieces created from the amazing plants. Many of these artists creations are for sale. Countryside and Flowers Thomaston artist Frank Tarpley shares his love of both the rural countryside and both everyday and exotic flowers in this one-man show. A number of prints and note cards will be available for sale. Emerging Butterfly Craft In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, come learn where do butterflies come from. Learn metamorphosis in this craft as children create a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. Hike: Hiking the Ridge: A Pine Mountain Trek (Preregistration required) Hike is designed for guests 12 years of age & older. It is a 6-miles moderately strenuous hike over natural pathways and terrain. For more information or to register, please contact the Education Department at 706-663-5153 or education@callawaygardens.org. It’s a Hoot! Owls are one of our favorite birds of prey. Did you know that these nocturnal hunters prefer to eat mostly small mammals and insects? Discover more fascinating facts about these predators at our 3:30 pm Birds of Prey show devoted entirely to owls. Junior Duck Stamp Exhibit Come see Georgia students' winning entries into the Junior Duck Stamp Competition. Story Reading Let your imagination take you to faraway places as you go on magical adventures with our talented readers. Listen to some of your favorite tales read aloud for a truly enchanting time.
Workshop: Fall Watercolor Landscape (Preregistration required) Join artist Ralph Taylor as he shares the secrets of fast flowing landscape painting. In this one day workshop, you will complete at least three paintings in the "wet on wet" method. You will learn methods of using more pigment and color in your paintings. Open to all skill levels. Supply list will be sent with registration confirmation. For more information or to register, please contact the Education Department at 706-663-5153 or education@callawaygardens.org. Workshop: Mastering Exposure: Intermediate Topics in Digital Photograhy (Preregistration required) Learn how to use the camera's advanced features for perfect exposures in every shooting situation. For more information or to register, please contact the Education Department at 706-663-5153 or education@callawaygardens.org. Workshop: Pine Needle Basket Workshop (Preregistration required) Learn how to use pine needles from long leaf pines to make baskets and various other items using coil basketry techniques. This beginner's class will cover the basic skills needed to make a pine needle basket. When your project is complete, you will have a basket reflecting your own taste and design. All the supplies are included. For more information or to register, please contact the Education Department at 706-663-5153 or education@callawaygardens.org. Sibley Horticultural Center
Chrysanthemum Display Autumn brings the beautiful blooming of colorful chrysanthemums. See them in their glory! Enchanted Topiary Garden We’ve turned the John A. Sibley Horticultural Center into a magical place. Come see topiaries that include butterflies, dragonflies, and giant flowers. Nature Naturally Discovery Table Discover fun facts about butterflies & dragonflies. Do you know what "puddling" is? Drop by & find out. Perennial Border Garden in Bloom See the color and beauty of the Sibley Center's perennial garden. Memorial Chapel Organ Concert Enrich your day and calm your spirit with the lovely music from the pipes of the Moeller pipe organ that was designed especially for this woodland chapel.
Robin Lake Beach
AutumnFest Olympics Featuring apple-bobbing, corn-shucking, pumpkin rolling and more. Hosted by J93.5. Callaway Gardens Fitness Series - Triathlon Triathlon events begin at 8:00 a.m. with the 1k swim followed by the 30k bike event and the 8k run all within Callaway Gardens. The swim is in Robin Lake and the bike event is two loops that includes Robin Lake Circle, Events Drive, Mountain Creek Drive, Discovery Parkway and Scenic Drive. The run is primarily on the paved bike trails and Robin Lake Circle. Flat and fast! Cox MS 150 Atlanta Challenge Street Expo and Festival, Downtown Pine Mountain Join us September 7th for the Friday night Street Expo, a first of its kind in the nation, and be there as Pine Mountain and Callaway Gardens welcome the participants. Bikers can experience Southern hospitality and make final preparations for the two-day ride. Cox MS 150 Challenge Bike Tour Join us for part of the MS 150 Challenge, endorsed by ardent cyclists and novices alike. The tour includes a two-day, 150-mile fundraising ride through the beautiful surrounding countryside of Callaway Gardens and Pine Mountain, Georgia, with spectacular views and historic towns along the way. Miniature Golf, Shuffle Board and Table Tennis Challenge your friends to some friendly competition! Rock Climbing Test your climbing abilities on this vertical rock climbing wall. Make it to the top and share your accomplishment by sounding the alarm.(Fee charged) Spider Jump You’ll jump as high as the sky (at least it’ll feel that way) when you’re safely harnessed in and leap higher than ever with the help of a trampoline and bungee cords. (Fee charged) Vegetable Garden Antique Car Show Come see the Georgia-Alabama Region of the American Antique Auto Associations 28th annual Auto Meet. Scheduled for October 4th (car judging date) and 5th (display only) you will see cars representing up to 19 different car classes. It will be fun for the entire family and an opportunity to see vintage automobiles and meet their owners. Antique Farm Equipment Show Come and see Antique Tractors provided by the West Georgia Two-Cylinder Club. On October 11th & 12th a unique display of tractors and tractor accessories will be on display. The purpose of this organization is to promote the education and preservation and restoration of antique tractors, accessories and related equipment. This will provide you with a picture of farming in the past. Autumn Pot'em Bring your "sprout" to Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden to plant a srout. Children plant a seedling to nurture and grow at home. Care instructions included. BBQ Food and Fun We’re serving up some southern goodness at this barbecue filled with fun and delicious food. Treat yourself to barbecue sandwiches, chicken, ribs and lots more! It’s all about indulgence at a Callaway Gardens barbecue. (Fee charged) Bee Keeping Beekeeping is one of the oldest forms of food production. Bees are essential to our agricultural food crops because of pollination. Learn some fascinating facts about colonies, beehives, honey and beeswax at this interesting discovery table. Blinky Moon Boys "The Blinky Moon Boys" is a name that people tend to remember. The name originates from a joke that was told about the goings on at a "Blinky Moon Tourist Court" in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Such an unusual name is fitting for a group of uncommon musicians. The Blinky Moon Boys bandmembers live in Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia. Each band member has played with their own hometown bands and nationally recognized acts over the years, but the real magic starts when they perform together. You can hear the driving banjo style of the early banjo masters, the smooth brand of Kentucky/Tennessee fiddling, and the punctuated mandolin style of Monroe. You'll also hear the soulful mountain singing of the Stanleys and a "bounce" reminiscent of Jimmy Martin. Corn Maze It may seem corny, but it’s a bushel of fun! You may find yourself lost in this crazy maze of corn stalks that tower above you. Fall Harvest Color Join us in Mr. Cason’s Vegetable Garden during AutumnFest and see some of the most splendid fall foliage that nature has to offer. Stroll through the garden and admire chrysanthemums, pumpkins of different shapes, sizes and colors as well as peppers and persimmons. Family Vegetable Garden Scavenger Hunt Bring the family and work together in this fun and informative adventure into the world of herbs, fruits and vegetables. This program favorite has you meandering through 7.5 acres of Mr. Cason’s Vegetable Garden in search of answers to the clues. You’ll test your knowledge while learning fascinating facts. Handmade Milk Soap Display Southern Bell Soap & Co. from Warm Springs Georgia will be on hand to share with you information on how they make their handmade milk soap. They have a variety of bars that include a Muscadine soap. Hay Bale Maze You’ll be a-mazed when you find your way out of this twisting, turning maze. Perfect fun for children. Leaf Pounding Dyes may come out of a box today, but long ago, nature provided the hues used to color fabric. We’ll show you how to transfer those colors to cloth in this fun (and loud) activity. Mr. Cason's Great Pumpkin Patch
New this year - see thousands of pumpkin at Mr. Cason's Great Pumpkin Patch. You can paint, buy or just look at our fun and creative pumpkin patch - bring your family and friends and enjoy the day!
Pressed Flower Gift Display Lorraine Randall, from Botanical Expressions will show her line of lovely gifts using real pressed flowers. She will also have a variety of jewelry to purchase. Pumpkin Painting Give personality to you pumpkin when you paint it. Jack o'lanterns can be silly, scary, happy, mysterious–it’s all up to you! (Fee charged for pumpkins.) Redline Express Redline Express is made up of a group of accomplished musicians who's range of interest span from the founders of bluegrass to the newest innovators in acoustic music. The variety of their interst is evident by the cuts included on this first album. The true appreciation of the energy of this group can only be experienced at their live perfomances. These guys and gal bring the house down everywhere they play. Having graced the stage with the like of Marty Rabun, Rhonda Vincent, John Cowan, and Randy Kohrs, Redline Express has certainly set themselves apart as a top regional Bluegrass group. Redline Express hails from Middle Georgia, more specifically from in and around Hillsboro, Georgia. Learn more about the band at: www.myspace.com/redlineexpress Scarecrow Making Autumn and scarecrows go hand-in-hand. Clothing and accessories are available to use while displaying your creatively finished scarecrow at Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden. After you have displayed your scarecrow, you may take home the decorated scarecrow head (stuffing not included). Cost $2.00 per scarecrow head. The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens Racing by beautiful thoroughbreds is only a part of this "day in the country" set against the backdrop of the picturesque Pine Mountain Ridge. The infield is packed with entertainment from terrier races to the annual "Taste of the Chase" celebration featuring a variety of music, food and Southern artists. Callaway Gardens Fitness Series 10K Race Enjoy the exhilaration of competition against the backdrop of nature in this Fitness Series event. For more information, visit www.active.com Mountain Bike Race If you are a mountain bike competitor, this race is for you! (Not open to spectators). For more information, visit www.active.com Fly-Fishing School What better place to learn the art of flyfishing than the serene and scenic lakes of Callaway Gardens®? Great for beginners or for fly fishers looking to enhance their skills and knowledge of the sport. Our Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructors and Master Casting Instructor will show you everything you need to enjoy this peaceful pastime. Call 706-663-5172 for more information.
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