 Warm Springs is home to President Franklin D Roosevelt's Little White House
City of Warm
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Warm town...Warm people...
™
Warm Springs, Georgia
www.warmspringsga.com
(official web site for Warm Springs, Georgia)
Local events, festivals, area attractions and
interest, in and around
Warm Springs, Georgia
2009 Calendar of Events
Dates and times subject to change - please call the Welcome Center for up-to-date information at 1-800-337-1927.
January
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Saturday
January
31
10 am - 2 pm |
FDR:
A Man and His Braces - Braces
enabled FDR and fellow polio patients to live independently. Marion
Dunn, FDR's brace maker, will display his tools and several types of
orthotics he fabricated while employed at the Polio Foundation. $4-$7.
Little White
House - 706-655-5870.
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February
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Saturday
February
7
10 am - 2 pm |
Visit with The
Tuskegee Airmen
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Their outstanding record during World War II will always be remembered
as they flew 15,553 sorties and completed 1,578 missions without losing
one bomber they escorted. Bring your camera and meet with Tuskegee
Airmen during this educational program. (They will take a break from
noon until 1 p.m.) $4-$7. Little White House - 706-655-5870.
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| February 14 |
Sweetheart Month in Warm Springs Village. Bring your Sweetheart for a day in Warm Springs! |
| Friday, February 13
until Monday February 16 9 am - 4:45 pm
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Great
Backyard Bird Count
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FDR was an avid bird collector in his youth, and guests can join others by
participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count.
Other count
locations include the National Fish Hatchery in Warm Springs and FD
Roosevelt State Park on Pine Mountain, recently named an Important Bird Area.
$4-$7. |
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Friday,
February
20
9 am - 4:45 pm |
Arbor Day
"Georgia's Tree Army"
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The
Civilian Conservation Corps planted billions of trees during the Great
Depression. We will be handing out tree seedlings to visitors
encouraging them to plant a tree and becoming part of Georgia's Tree
Army for Arbor Day.
$4-$7. Little White House - 706-655-5870.
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March 28-29
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Azalea Festival - During
March, the azaleas begin to bloom and the woodlands come to life at
Callaway Gardens. Join us the last weekend of March and the first three
weekends in April for the Azalea Festival.
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April
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April 1-15
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Azalea Festival - During
this month, the azaleas begin to bloom and the woodlands come to life at
Callaway Gardens. Join us during the first three
weekends in April for Azalea Festival.
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April 18-19
10 am-6 pm
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Warm
Springs Spring Fling/Roosevelt
Days Festival - Saturday
and Sunday, April 18th and 19th. 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. A
day of fun for everyone! Arts, Crafts, Food Vendors, Parade on
Saturday morning at 11:00 am, Entertainment throughout the day,
Car Show, Horse pulled
carriage and wagon rides, pony rides, moonwalk and kiddy train
rides, fruit and vegetable stand,
hands-on crafts booth for children, local school arts exhibit, and
MORE! Admission is FREE - some rides will have a charge.
For additional information call the Welcome Center at 706-655-3322 or 1-800-337-1927. |
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Tuesday
April 14
11 am - 12:30 pm  |
64th
Annual Commemoration
Ceremony for FDR -
A
Memorial tribute to honor our nation's 32nd President, Friend and
Neighbor - Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Pay tribute to FDR on the anniversary of his
death, April 12, 1945. This event includes the U.S. Marine
Corps Color Guard, music by the U.S. Army Infantry Center Band, and
a speaker. Please note: We cannot accommodate school
groups during this event. Little White House.
706-655-5870.
It was in the Little White House in Warm Springs where President Franklin Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945. He was in his fourth term as President, overseeing the final days of the Great Depression and World War II.
For more than a half
century, this historic site has been a national treasure.
Visitors from around the world come here to see where he lived and
died.
For additional information call the Little
White House at 706-655-5870
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May
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Saturday,
May
2
12 pm- 3 pm
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Housewarming at
Roosevelt's Little White House
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"Step into 1932" - Living history housewarming party celebrating the
finished cottager known as FDR's Little White House.
Cookies and lemonade will be served on the sundeck, just like
the original housewarming. $4-$7. The Little White House.
706-655-5870.
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Saturday and
Sunday,
May 2-3
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Cotton Pickin'
Fair - Gay, Georgia
- 800-538-6814
Nationally acclaimed as one of the top ten festivals in America,
an old
 plantation in Gay, Georgia is the backdrop for the semi-annual Cotton
Pickin' Antiques, Arts and Crafts Festival! Festival goes will enjoy the
famous entourage of artisans, good down-home southern cooking,
music, entertainment, and activities for the children.
Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 4-12.
No pets please! For more information call 706-538-6814.
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Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4 |
Shady Days in Gay, GA - Arts and Crafts
Festival -
is the newest addition to the attractions and events in Gay, Georgia
held every May and October. On the grounds of the Old Cannery,
later used as the local school building, Shady Days in Gay
exhibitors continue the spirit of craftsmanship, skill, talent and
vision that many area farmers, homemakers, craftsmen and students
began on this same site. Our next festival will be October 3 & 4,
2009. The hours are 9:00am until 6:00pm on Saturday - 10:00am until
5:00pm Sunday and admission is FREE. For more information call
706-977-8548. |
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Sunday May 10 |
Mother's Day - Spend Mother's Day in Warm Springs!
Bring Mom for dinner at a local restaurant, then shop the town for
great bargains!
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May 23,24,25
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Memorial Day Weekend Celebration - Warm
Springs Village. 10:00 am til 6:00 pm. Continuous
entertainment, children's games and rides. Shop the stores in
town and sample the variety of food at our restaurants. Warm
Springs Village is open daily, year 'round. For additional
information on the Memorial Day Celebration, call 1-800-337-1927.
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Saturday, June 6 |
Annual Fishing Rodeo - Held at the Warm Springs Fish Hatchery - 706-655-3620 |
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Saturday,
June 6  |
Rosie the Riveter and D-Day Observance - Actress and
teacher Carol Cain portrays “Rosie The Riveter” from 12 p.m.– 3 p.m.
Kelly’s Zeroes will display equipment used by soldiers during WWII and
recreating living conditions for housewives “On the Home Front” from 9
a.m. – 4 p.m. Program
held at the Little White House. $4-$7, 706-655-5870.
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July
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Friday,
July 3
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Fireworks Display
- Lake Meriwether between Warm Springs and Woodbury on GA Hwy 85A. Come early
and enjoy the activities! Begins at 5:30 pm, Friday, July 3rd.
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Saturday,
July 4
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Independence Day Celebration in Warm Springs
4th of July Celebration will be held in the
quaint town of Warm Springs. Several activities
are scheduled throughout the day providing fun for both adults and
children. Festivities begin at 11:00 am with a balloon artist
performing for the children, try your luck with watermelon seed-spiting
contest!
Enjoy your favorite ice-cream flavor or other tasty treat at the
Courtyard Sweet Shop! Musical Concert from 4:00 - 8:00 pm with the
band playing a variety of music and a very talented musician playing two trumpets at once!
Join us for an exciting and fun-filled day.
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Saturday,
July 4
Manchester, GA |
4th of July Celebration and Fireworks.
Sponsored by City of Manchester! Gala event
with spectacular fireworks! Activities for kids!
Festivities begin early with vendors. Fireworks approximately 9:30
pm. Bring lawn chairs! Visit
vendor booths for food and a variety of local merchandise.
Location: Manchester Mill grounds.
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Saturday,
July 4
11 am - 4 pm
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Letters to Eleanor -
During this interactive New Deal program,
Eleanor Roosevelt and her secretary will respond to requests for
relief during the Great Depression. Twenty-minute programs begin at
11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. $4-$7. Little
White House.
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Saturday,
July 11 7 pm-10 pm |
Back to the 50's Dance -
Go back in time to poodle skirts, bobby socks and hoola hoops
- the wonderful 1950's. Meet at the park office amphitheater for a
'50s costume contest, limbo and trivia. FDR Roosevelt State Park -
$3 parking.
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Every Day
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Visit, shop, eat, and stay with us in Warm Springs. Enjoy shopping with the merchants in town where you'll find an array of merchandise! |
September
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Saturday, Sunday, Monday,
September
5, 6, 7 - Labor Day Weekend
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Swim the Warm Springs! A Dip Into the Past (Labor Day Weekend Special Event) -
Ever wanted to bathe/soak in
the warm springs waters?? Now is your chance! A special
weekend program to allow visitors to enjoy the warmth of the warm
springs pools is scheduled for Labor Day weekend. Swim in the
warm springs warm waters. Normally kept empty for
preservation, the pools will be filled with the naturally warm
spring water. Four 1-1/2 hour swim sessions beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 6 and older. Reservations suggested but not required. $15 adults; $10 ages 6 to 17.
Plan to visit and experience the "Warmth of Warm Springs". For
more information, please contact The Little White House at
706-655-5870.
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Saturday, September 12 10 am - 3 pm |
Remembering WWII Operation Market Garden - Kelly's Zeroes' living history program will feature displays and exhibits regarding Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation in history. Living conditions "On the Home Front" will highlight the role of the homemaker during WWII. The Little White House. $4 - $7. 706-655-5870. |
October
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Saturday & Sunday Oct 3-4 |
Shady Days in Gay, GA - Arts and Crafts
Festival -
is the newest addition to the attractions and events in Gay, Georgia
held every May and October. On the grounds of the Old Cannery,
later used as the local school building, Shady Days in Gay
exhibitors continue the spirit of craftsmanship, skill, talent and
vision that many area farmers, homemakers, craftsmen and students
began on this same site. The hours are 9:00 am until 6:00 pm on Saturday - 10:00 am until
5:00 pm Sunday and admission is FREE. For more information call
706-977-8548. |
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Saturday, October 3
12 pm - 4 pm |
The
Roosevelt Regatta -
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
was America's sailor in the White House and he loved all things
nautical. We will host a model sailboat regatta at Lake Delanor
inside F.D. Roosevelt State Park for an afternoon of sailing
with model boats, living history with FDR, knot-tying
demonstrations, compass reading and more. $3 Parking Fee
at FDR Park 706-655-5870.
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Saturday & Sunday,
October
10 - 11
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9th
Annual Harvest Hoe Down
- Enjoy this fall celebration with Warm
Springs
Merchants. Arts, crafts, good food, entertainment and more
planned!
For more information or to request a vendor application, contact the
Welcome Center at 800-337-1927. |
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Saturday, October 10
10 am - 3 pm
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Preserving our Past: Georgia Archives Day -
Hands-on exhibits and displays with staff describing various methods, techniques
and equipment to stabilize and preserve our artifacts.
$3
Parking Fee at FDR Park 706-655-5870
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Friday & Saturday,
October 16 - 17
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Manchester Railroad Days - Held at the Manchester Mill,
10 Callaway Street. Railroad display to include: personal
railroad collections, model layouts, sales by vendors,
outdoor display and more. Enjoy the Friday evening Rail Fan
Reception. and watch trains 'til dawn on Saturday evening at the
observation deck. For more information call 706-846-5341. |
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Saturday, October 24
10 am - 3 pm
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Stamp
Collecting for Kids -
October is National Stamp
Collecting Month and FDR was America's stamp-collecting
president. Hands-on activities for children are offered
throughout the day. $4-$7. Little White House.
706-655-5870.
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Saturday,
November 7
12 pm - 4 pm |
Fala Day -
A tribute to FDR's beloved Scottie, Fala.
The Little
White House will host its annual Fala Day program with participants
from the Greater Atlanta Scottish Terrier Association. Activities
include an opening parade, costume parade, grooming exhibits and
bagpipe music. All Scotty dogs welcome on a six-foot
leash. Free admission to program held in the picnic area. $4-$7.
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Friday, Saturday, November 20, 21, 10
am -10pm
Sunday,
Nov
22
12 noon - 6 pm |
26th Annual
Candlelight Tour Festival in Warm Springs Village!
Experience
Christmas the Warm Springs
way! Start your
holiday season here in Warm Springs! Entertainment,
candlelit streets, refreshments and more! Shops open
til 10 PM on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21. (Regular
hours observed Sunday thru Thursday).
Tradition will continue with our "After Candlelight" festivities
when shops will remain open late each weekend until Christmas. |
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Friday,
November 20
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Candlelight Tour Run
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1 Mile - 9:30 pm, 5K - 10:00 pm. Chamber of Commerce in
Downtown Warm Springs. The course is a fun, rolling, race
through the holiday-season lighted downtown Warm Springs.
Both races begin and end at the Chamber of Commerce building at 91
Broad Street. Registration/Entry fee: $20.00 if received by
November 13; $25.00 after then and on race day!
For additional information and/or questions contact Meriwether
County Chamber of Commerce at 706-655-2558.
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Saturday,
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Warm Springs Thanksgiving
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FDR
and Eleanor will be serenaded by descendants of Bun Wright, FDR's
favorite fiddler, in this Living history program on the sundeck of
the Little White House.
$4-$7. The Little White House. |
Shop Warm Springs! Shops have extended WEEKEND hours this holiday season (beginning Nov. 27) - each Friday and Saturday night until Christmas,
shop with us til 9:00 pm. (Regular hours observed Sunday through Thursday).
green garland and red bows! Streets and walkways are lined with candles. From the moment you step out of your car you'll
feel the excitement of Christmas! Hear the clip-clop of the horses? That's our horse drawn carriage giving rides to shoppers.
Hear the music? Sounds of Christmas drift throughout town. Smell the wonderful aroma? Enjoy refreshments served by many
of the local shops.
Visiting Warm Springs will surely
put you in the holiday mood! Front door parking and warm friendly
faces to greet you and fantastic prices
that can't be beat! We're open
every day year 'round! Shop weekdays and Sundays til 6:00 pm AND,
beginning Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 27) until
Christmas,
shop til 9 pm Friday and Saturday.
Candlelight tradition began back in
1983 during a major renovation of Warm Springs when one shop owner rolled a
piano onto the sidewalk.
Customers were
invited to share in the playing
and singing of traditional Christmas carols. As night time approached, the
sidewalks were lit with candles
and the music continued
for hours! Today,
we continue that candlelight tradition.
During this Christmas season -
shops have extended their
weekend hours. Each Friday and Saturday night until Christmas we'll
be open til 9:00 pm. (Regular hours observed
Sunday through Thursday).
Come and experience the warmth of Warm Springs...
Warm town...Warm people...™ Warm Springs, Georgia!
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November 20 thru
December 31
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Holiday magic shines..Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens .
...at Fantasy In Lights®, now in its 17th year!
Since 1992, this outdoor light and sound show has glittered with holiday
magic for millions of people. Families from across the Southeast have
added Fantasy In Lights to their list of memorable holiday traditions.
This year, experience the 16th annual Fantasy In Lights with its eight
million lights creating more than a dozen beautiful scenes, and you'll see
why this is the brightest holiday light show in the South!
Be sure to visit
WARM SPRINGS
during your Callaway Gardens Fantasy in
Lights visit. |
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Saturday,
December 5
10 am - 4 pm |
Pearl Harbor Remembered
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We will not forget those who served our country during World
War II. We will not
forget those who served our country during WWII. Spend time with
survivors of Pearl Harbor and hear their extraordinary stories.
Kelly's Zeroes' living history program will feature WWII
exhibits and living conditions "On the Home Front" that
will highlight the role of the homemaker during WWII. The Little White House, $4-$7.
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Updated: June 05, 2009
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