The Ball Ground (Anesta-Ga-Da, Cherokee for "Ball Ground") Garden Club's 7th Annual Plant Sale and Festival will be held Saturday, May 11, 9:00am-3:00pm, in the Ball Ground Botanical Garden (215 Valley Street). Club President Karen Hawkins and her worker bees have been busy getting ready for this big event.
"What makes this plant sale and festival special is that, throughout the year, club members nurture and carefully cultivate plants from their personal gardens to offer them to attendees at this exclusive event," said Hawkins.
This sale is a plant lover's dream. But if plants are not what you are looking for, then peruse the 40-plus local vendors displaying their unique arts and crafts and delicious food and beverage items. Ashley Frasca, host of Green and Growing and also a traffic reporter on 95.5 WSB Radio, will be on hand again this year to speak about "Seasonal Gardening Tips and Plant Recommendations."
Proceeds from this event benefit the beautification projects of the Ball Ground Garden Club and the maintenance and growth of the Ball Ground Botanical Garden. For additional information about the event, visit BallGroundGardenClub.com or follow them on Facebook.
As spring fades into summer, and we prepare to celebrate our independence, join us on June 29 for Ball Ground's annual Fireworks Show. The evening will begin at 7:00pm with a free concert in City Park (235 Old Dawsonville Road), featuring The Fly Betty Band — Atlanta's favorite dance and party band. If it is on the radio, they play it!
The evening will end with fireworks at 9:45pm. Arrive early to enjoy great food and beverages at any of Ball Ground's downtown restaurants. Bring your favorite lawn chair, sit back, and enjoy a great evening in Ball Ground. Parking information can be found at CityOfBallGround.com or on the City of Ball Ground's Facebook page.
And don't forget about Ball Ground's wonderful dining and shopping options. Downtown is walkable, so it's easy for visitowrs to spend the day eating and checking out the local boutiques. Shopping locally is one of the best things you can do because each business is owned by someone who lives here and has a personal stake in the future of Ball Ground.
For additional information on these and other upcoming events, visit CityOfBallGround.com. Once you have visited Ball Ground, you will understand why we say, "It's the place to be!"