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Aragon Barbeque

The annual barbeque is held on the last Saturday in June.  Great food, a variety of games and a softball tournament are highlights.  It is generally attended by 2000 people.  Contact the City of Aragon at 770-684-6564 http://www.cityofaragon.org/
 

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GRITS, Labor Day Bicycle and Roller Blade Ride Annual Event

The Labor Day Bicycle and Roller Blade Ride, will be on Monday, September 5, 2011. Hosted by Georgia Rails Into Trails Society (GRITS) . This is a fun event and not a race which consists of 20-mile to 62.1-mile ride or a roller blade option. Planned routes will accommodate the novice to the elite participants . Options will be a part of the Silver Comet Trail including friendly rural county roads, elevation variable, rolling hills, beautiful scenery along with a helpful volunteer staff.

For Information about Registration: http://silvercomet.org

Trail Segments Maintained by Friends of the Silver Comet Trail.

Proceeds from the GRITS Labor Day Bike Ride will be used by Georgia Rails Into Trails Society (GRITS) Volunteer Trail Rangers to purchase equipment in order to maintain and beautify the Silver Comet Trail through picturesque Polk County, GA. 

ASK YOUR FRIEND TO ADOPT-A-TRAIL 
E-mail us at: rideinfo@silvercomet.org
Or mail to: GRITS, P.O. Box 292
Cedartown, GA 30125

 

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The Native American Pow-Wow

Polk County is the host of two Native American Pow-Wows throughout the year. First, there is a two-day event held in Aragon at either the end of April or beginning of May at the Aragon Mill Pond. Next, there is a two-day event hosted the first weekend of October that takes place at Northwest Park in Cedartown. Both festivals include Native American dancing, music, and arts and crafts that make these festivals something to attend.

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Homespun Festival

Each year, on the third weekend in July, Rockmart hosts two days of arts and crafts, live entertainment, great food and events. Friday night features great Southern Gospel music and Saturday includes a 5-K Road Race, the annual parade and fireworks, as well as a variety of foods.

For more information visit http://www.polkgeorgia.com/visit/httpsitesgooglecomsitehomespunfestival

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Cruise In

Cruise In is a new event in Cedartown, held in August, which features hot rods, antique and classic cars, as well as fun and entertainment for the entire family.

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Cedartown Fall Festival

A one day event, held on the first Saturday in October, where Polk County citizens line the sidewalks of Cedartown and enjoy entertainment, a parade, and competitions of all types.

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Carl Black Classic Rodeo

An annual rodeo hosted the first weekend of August; this rodeo allows not only professional riders, but locals and youth as well.