Sponsored by the McDonough Lions Club

The 35th Annual Geranium Festival will be held on May 19, 2012

 

Other Sponsors include:

2136 Highway 155 North, McDonough
(770) 898-7878
62 Keys Ferry St,
McDonough
(770) 957-1851
Please click here for a list of
Edward Jones Agents in our area
McDonough, Georgia
1977 Jonesboro Road
McDonough
(770) 957-5913
16 Macon Street
McDonough
(678) 369-8363
  2580 Hwy 42 North
McDonough, Georgia
(770) 914-1414
 
     

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The 35th Annual Geranium Festival
will be held on May 19, 2012!

 Make your plans now to join us for the 35th Annual Geranium Festival in downtown McDonough!     Enjoy a great day of fun for the entire family.       Admission is free and parking is free!       The festival will be held on May 19, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.     Experience one of the best festivals in all of Georgia.      Come spend the day in McDonough!
 

Experience our Arts & Crafts

  Experience home-made and original crafts on sale at the Geranium Festival.   Exhibitors come to the Geranium Festival from all across the
Southeast to sell unique and special items in the Arts & Craft section.
We have Jewelry, Wood Working, Clothing, and much, much more.


Enjoy our Food at the Geranium Festival

   We have something this year for every appetite!    We are excited about Shane's Rib Shack joining us this year with their Pork  Ribs, Wings, and Tenders!    Southern Belle Farms will be returning with their delicious ice cream with fresh strawberries.     Pick up a Chick-fil-A Sandwich on the go.
Try Alligator Tails new to the festival!       On a hot afternoon, enjoy a tropical ice drink.      There is always Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and Nachos.  Try a sub or a sandwich.       This is just the beginning of great food choices at the 35th Annual Geranium Festival.


Meet local businesses in our
Community Business Section

   We have churches, schools, and local businesses.    These groups will be sharing information and possibly giving away items for events.    They cannot sell at the festival, but share information about their business or organization.      Take a look at our Community Businesses who will be represented at the 2012 Geranium Festival and where you can find them.

Take a look at the "Get up and Go" Segment on Fox 5 Atlanta!

Cheryl White on Good Day Atlanta is talking about the 35th Annual Geranium Festival on her "Get up and go" segment airing Tuesday, May 15th!
            Click here to view this segment!

 

   

Geranium Festival Interview on
KNB-TV Channel 22 on Charter

Be sure to watch beginning the week of May 14th on the new Channel 22 as Ed Galbreath is interviewed for the Geranium Festival and Jennifer Price is interviewed for the Geranium Jam!
This interview will be on the "Southside Showcase!"    This segment airs at 9 am,
11am, 9pm, and 11pm!   Don't miss it!!

   

Geranium Festival Commercial
on WXIA - 11Alive in Atlanta

Watch a Commercial Produced about the Geranium Festival on 11Alive

   

Geranium Festival Interview on
SCB-TV Channel 15 in Henry County

Ed Galbreath is interviewed by Community Spotlight hosts, Julia Kelly, Dana Lemon, and Denese Rodgers.   Watch this online (3 parts)

   

Geranium Festival Interview
Watch an interview on SBN.TV as Tommy Kennedy interviewed Ed Galbreath, Chair of the Geranium Festival about the 35th Annual Geranium Festival!

Children's Area

  Kids just love the Geranium Festival!    We have a section just for them.
They can play and have all the fun put together in one exciting day at the Geranium Festival.       Mom and Dad will also love the Children's area.
Our Children's area is location in the parking lot of Moye's Pharmacy in McDonough.

  Radio Disney will be at the 35th Annual Geranium Festival from 1:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. in front of the McDonough Welcome Center.

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Getting to know the
McDonough Lions Club!

   Lions International was started by Melvin Jones in 1917 with this simple question... "what if people put their talents to work improving their communities?"      In 1925, Helen Keller challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness."     Since then, we have worked tirelessly to aid the blind and visually impaired.

  Dedicated to the needs of our community, McDonough Lions Club raises funds and supports:   Haven House, Henry County Scholarship fund, Eye exams and prescription glasses for Henry County residents, Free Eye screening for students in the Henry County Schools, GA Lions Camp for the Blind, GA Lions Lighthouse Foundation, Leader Dogs for the Blind, and Southeastern Guide dogs to name a few.

  Our international network has grown to include more than 206 countries and geographic areas with 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs.
Please visit us to find out more at Mcdonoughlionsclub.org or lionsclubs.org.

Jeremy Lange
McDonough Lions Club Board Member and Former Club President


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Saturday Evening, May 19, 2012

(McDonough, GA) Summer nights in McDonough, Ga are something to enjoy outdoors -- with neighbors, family and friends. Add some great music on-stage, scrumptious food and cool beverages that will make for a great evening listening to your favorite tunes - including the headliner band, Drivin N Cryin, entertaining with a little Rock N Roll. Live music will also be performed by Highway 55, a country band, followed by Bogey & the Viceroy playing Motown and R&B. “There will be something for everyone!” Jennifer Price, McDonough Hospitality & Tourism Board Director exclaims.

The inaugural event will follow the 35th Annual Geranium Festival, which continues to draw visitors from all over. The Geranium Jam outdoor concert will compliment the festival, entertaining into the night. “Concert goers can purchase VIP Tables, or bring their own blankets and chairs for lawn seating.” says Linda Schenk, McDonough Main Street Program Director.   There will be local food and cool beverages available, or attendees are welcome to bring a picnic and cooler for the night.

“The excitement the new outdoor concert is receiving so far is great. We are already selling tickets and VIP tables - and that excites us!” stated Price. Tickets are on-sale now, and can be purchased at the McDonough Welcome Center on the square. For more information, visit www.TourMcDonough.com or call 770.898.3196.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Festival Vendors
and Exhibitors!

 Our thanks to everyone who has made application to the 2012 Geranium Festival this year!

   NOTE:   We are no longer accepting applications for the 2012 Festival!

We will begin accepting applications for the 2013 Geranium Festival in October of 2012!         Thanks so much!


Festival Music!
We are currently accepting
applications for those who would
like to perform at the 2012
Geranium Festival.
Click here for Festival Music

Music News: 
The following will be singing at
the 2012 Geranium Festival:

Ben Clum, Lydia Carroll,
McDowell Boys, Rebekah Borton,
Sarah Borton, and the Taylors Family all from Bible Baptist Church.

Also singing will be:
85 South (a blues/R&B trio)
True Witness (an acoustic Christian Rock Group)
Rachaels Cloggers & Line Dancers
ROC (Rock of Christ)

Also performing:
David Dingess & Kelly Jarrard
(guitar & accordian)

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Geraniums now on sale
locally in Henry County!

    4-H will be selling Geraniums in the shade house that is located by the Henry County Extension office at Heritage Park until May 19.

     The cost is $10/$15 and office hours are M-F from 8:00 to 5:00 so come by and support your local 4-H program.

                  Susan Howington

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Drop off your old used
Eyeglasses at the festival

  While at the Lions Club booth at the Geranium Festival, be sure to drop off any used eyeglasses.     These are prepared and shipped outside the US to help people around our world.

Other Places to drop
off your eyeglasses

  • Dr. Adams, Keys Ferry St in McDonough

  • Sheer Vision (255 Corporate Center Dr., Suite D, Stockbridge)

  • Eagle's Landing Pharmacy

  • Hampton Library, Old Griffin St, Hampton

  • Heritage Senior Center, 1050 Florence McGarity Blvd., McDonough

  • Hidden Valley Senior Center, 600 Spraggins Memorial Parkway, Stockbridge

  • Kroger

  • L & M Business Forms, 40 North Zack Hinton Pkwy

  • Moyes Pharmacy, 62 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough

Pick up your brooms
and mops while at the festival!

   At the Lions Club booth, we have brooms and mops for sale.    This is a great opportunity to replace your old mop or broom.

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A Kind Reminder for the Geranium Festival

  The Geranium Festival would kindly ask that groups and individuals refrain from passing out literature within the festival area.     This is strictly against the rules and regulations of the Geranium Festival.    Thank you for your cooperation! 

 

 

 


Directions to the
Geranium Festival!

From Atlanta:
Take I-75 south to Exit 216  (Highway 155 in McDonough)
Turn left on Hwy 155
Follow the signs to
Henry County High School

From Macon:
Take I-75 north to Exit 216
(Highway 155 in McDonough)
Turn right on Hwy 155
Follow the signs to
Henry County High School

Free Parking:
Free parking is available for
the Geranium Festival at
Henry County High School

Free Shuttle:
A free shuttle is available at
Henry County High School
to take festival guests to
the festival area!

From Stockbridge/
Eagles Landing Area:
Take Highway 42 South
to McDonough
Turn left at Lawrenceville St.
At the stop sign, turn left again.

Free Parking:
Free parking for our Festival
Guests will be available in the
Parking Deck behind the
Judicial Center.
The festival area is just a
short walk away from the
Parking Deck!

Street Closures:
Beginning at 12 midnight on
Friday, most streets near
and around the square
will be closed!
These streets will re-open
after the Geranium Festival!

Free Admission:
Admission to the 35th Annual
Geranium Festival is free to
all of our guests.


Hotel/Motel
Accommodations!
For a list of local hotels and motels
in the area, please click here
or contact
www.tourmcdonough.com

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Send us your
pictures from the
2012 Festival!

   Be sure and take your camera to the Geranium Festival this year and send us your favorite Pics.   Send them to geraniumfestival@gmail.com

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Our thanks to the Henry County Humane Society!

   The Henry County Humane Society will be providing water stations again this year for our thirsty pets.    We thank them for their dedication and help!

 

 

© 2012, McDonough Lions Club, P.O. Box 432, McDonough, GA 30253