Here is this week’s “This Weekend in Georgia” - check out some of the fun things to do all over the state! This issue includes Helen’s German Mardi Gras, Adel’s Buzzard Day, theater and musical performances and much more.
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This Weekend in Georgia, February 5-7
Thursday, February 4th, 2010Latest information on Georgia tourism, attractions, events, vacations, festivals and more to be found on new blog
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009Welcome to the new State of Georgia travel and tourism blog! Here you can find information on Georgia attractions, Georgia events, tourism, travel, vacations and more. From Atlanta, GA’s world-class Georgia aquarium to Atlanta’s celebrated World of Coke, Helen, GA’s famous Oktoberfest to Savannah, GA’s massive urban historic district, Columbus, GA’s magnificent museums to Macon’s traditional Cherry Blossom Festival, Jekyll Island’s prestigious history to Augusta, GA’s world-famous Masters Tournament at Augusta National, www.GeorgiaTravelIndustry.com is your new home for the latest information on Georgia tourism, attractions, vacation and events.
So, please feel free to comment on anything, ask questions, request coverage of a certain topic or information about an attraction or destination. We are here to help.
Enjoy!
– Georgia Department of Economic Development, Tourism Division
State of Georgia Launches Tourism Photo Contest
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009State Launches Explore Georgia Photo Contest | Submit your Georgia vacation photos for a chance to win a GPS
ATLANTA, February 19, 2009 - Take an extra moment to carefully line up your next vacation photo, because it could win you a brand-new global positioning system (GPS). For the first ten months of 2009, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is sponsoring the Great GPS Giveaway sweepstakes. Every month through October 2009, visitors and residents alike are invited to submit their Georgia vacation, Georgia tourism, Georgia attractions, Georgia events and other travel photos on www.ExploreGeorgia.org. All submitted photos will also be considered for use state publications and collateral materials, including the state’s official 2010 Travel Guide.
The submitted photos will be featured on ExploreGeorgia.org, and a new winner will take home the grand prize each month: a brand-new Garmin GPS. Contestants can upload as many photographs as they wish: the more times they enter, the greater their chances of winning.
Visit www.ExploreGeorgia.org for full contest rules and entry forms. Check out attraction and accommodation special offers, request publications such as the Calendar of Events or Travel Guide, plan and book your next vacation, or just discover what the state has to offer. Also be sure to sign up for your free Georgia Dream Pass. Membership is free and the card gives you special privileges and exclusive benefits at participating attractions all over the state, such as behind-the-scenes tours, gift shop discounts and priority or free parking.
With a new GPS, you can lose yourself in the beauty of Georgia without ever losing your way. Visit www.ExploreGeorgia.org today and submit your best shots!
Come See What’s Cookin’ in Georgia
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009“Rich culinary traditions will delight your senses.” It’s true! The tastiest of Georgia attractions are her restaurants, food festivals and culinary personalities. See the press release below for ideas:
ATLANTA, February 20, 2009 - With an abundance of world-class restaurants, it is no surprise that famous chefs call Georgia home. From Iron Chef contestants to Food Network icons, some of the best cooks on earth have been developing eating destinations and cooking schools all across the state. And Georgia’s communities provide the perfect backdrop for these culinary successes with an eclectic array of food festivals, events, pick-your-own farms and local produce (see a full list of venue links below).
Food festivals entice culinary tourists to every corner of the state. Save room for the 19th Annual Taste of Alpharetta in May, the largest “taste of” festival in the South with more than 70 participating restaurants and 70,000 expected guests. Besides sampling the local fare, attendees will get to watch culinary demonstrations and live entertainment. Seafood lovers should head to Darien in March for the 41st annual blessing and sending off of the city’s shrimp boats, the Blessing of the Fleet. Lose yourself in a salty celebration of shrimp eating contests, live music, street parades, art shows, a Shrimp Box Derby, fireworks and The Shrimp Boat Blessing Marine Parade. Or, head to Jekyll Island in the fall for the annual Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival, celebrating Georgia’s illustrious shellfish. Guests will listen to live entertainment, compete in shrimp eating and cooking contests and watch the amazing K9 Frisbee Dog Show.
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