Hollis St. Jamboree
The Hollis Street Jamboree is September 14th from 1pm to 6pm at the Hollis Street House of Hope, 8304 Hollis Street in Douglasville.
We will have bounce houses, a balloon twister artist, kids activities, a spades tournament, informational tables, music, and a cookout with grilled chicken.
Please park in the Simpson Mortuary parking lot.
September Saturdays Festival
Heroes Day + Touch-a-Truck Experience will feature equipment and vehicles from military, law enforcement, public safety, and community service agencies in addition to featuring booths from schools of the Douglas County School System in which the schools will promote and explain their programs, and possibly raise funds for the school.
Douglas County Special Olympics is an accredited agency through Special Olympics Georgia, non profit organization, who provides elite sports competition for individuals with developmental disabilities.
DCSO, is a program who serves children and adults 16 and up, that raises funding for the athletes with in our community. Funding is utilized for uniforms, equipment, skills training, coaches training, practice and competition venues. Also volunteer training, coaches certification, transportation. and lodging for state games.
Donations for our athletes are always tax deductible. For more information please contact Jessica Morgan at Deer Lick Park @ 770-920-7132.
September Saturdays Festival
September 28th Family Day + Fun & Games Festival will feature booths from schools of the Douglas County School System in which the schools will promote and explain their programs, and possibly raise funds for the school. The festival will feature representatives from area industries and businesses that could have jobs available!
Friday Night Art Walk October 4, 2019 6 pm-10 pm with reception at the Douglas County Museum of History & Art.
Join us for a fun evening in down downtown Douglasville, GA. Visit and shop with your favorite artists and artisans. Art will be located on Broad Street and other locations near O’Neal Plaza as well.
Look for the Map of the Art Walk to be added closer to the time of the event. Check back for other announcements and updates!
The Annual ‘Music and Arts on the Plaza’ Festival is a much-anticipated event that features an Artist Market with work of artists, artisans, and craftspeople from around the region.
The Art Adventure Alley showcases artists demonstrations and hands on activities for all ages.
All day entertainment will be electrifying the stage and festival area as indie artists from an array of genres entertain with soul stirring gospel, toe tapping jazz, blues & country, to finger popping R&B, & Pop. If it’s great music expect to hear it coming from the stage.
Admission is free. Make plans to attend NOW!!
FREE ADMISSION – The 2019 Fall Festival and Safety Expo sponsored by the Douglasville Police Department is happening on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 10am – 4 pm at the Douglasville Police Department, 2083 Fairburn Road, Douglasville, GA. 30135.
This is a big event with vendors, touch-a-truck, K-9 demonstration, bounce houses, and more. Vendor Registration deadline is October 4th. This is a rain or shine event.
Vendors are needed.
Guidelines for Vendors:
o October 12, 2019 – Set up from 07:00 am – 9:30 am (NO SET UPS AFTER 9:30 am) RAIN OR SHINE
o Space rental is $25.00 – Table / tent / electricity are the responsibility of the vendor and will not be provided. NON-REFUNDABLE.
o Set up and take down of booth will be the responsibility of the vendor in the designated area.
Cultural Arts Council 23rd Annual Chili Cook Off
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is delighted to announce the 23rd annual Chili Cook Off competition in downtown Douglasville on Saturday, October 19th from 6-9 p.m. This fun-filled fundraising event will be held in conjunction with the Rogue Runners Moonlight Run. All proceeds will benefit the CAC and its programs throughout the year.
Join us for the Children’s Halloween Costume Contest portion of the evening. We can’t let the kids have all the fun, join the adult costume contest.
Registration to open soon. Stay tuned.
Enjoy Life Cleaning has partnered with Vineyard Streetball Classic to raise money to battle cancer one cleaning at a time. Enjoy life and Vineyard Streetball have put together a classic basketball game called Knockout to be the way for all citizens to participate. We want to break the Guinness Book of World Record of 701 people at one time! Participating in this game is a once in a lifetime opportunity and you will be a part of it. Your support will help bring the community together to play knockout and raise $10,000 to support our community Cancer Warriors.
By donating you allow us to continue giving Families the wonderful gift of a clean home while undergoing cancer treatments. Our goal is to raise $10,000 this year to help clean one cancer patients home per week. Your gift will let these brave and strong women focus on their health. Enjoy Life Cleaning Services can then focus on, and take away the worry of cleaning their home.
Don’t miss a night of Spooky Fun at Haunted Hunter presented by Douglasville Parks and Recreation! This spooky trail will lead to candy, games and fun!