Warm weather brings out the best community events and gatherings. If you plan to join the fun, don’t miss this list of our four favorite summer activities in Newnan, GA.
1. Main Street Newnan Market Day
You can shop locally in Newnan on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Main Street Newnan Market Day features more than 50 vendors selling many unique items grown or made in this part of Georgia. You’ll find wreaths, clothing, birdhouses, leather goods, furniture, baked goods, hand-woven baskets, fine art, pottery, jarred items like salsa and honey, and fruits and veggies from local farms.
Market Day takes place from March through December on the first Saturday of the month. In addition to vendors, you can enjoy live acoustic music and even bring your own instrument to join the fun jam session with neighbors. This community event is free and open to the public. It takes place at Courthouse Square in downtown Newnan.
2. Summer NewnaNIGHTS
Get together with others in the Newnan community at this monthly event, which features vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly entertainment and music. You can also shop for special deals at local businesses, many of which will stay open late specifically for the occasion.
Summer NewnaNIGHTS takes place at Greenville Street Park. It’s held the second Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. (June 8, July 13, and August 10).
3. Chattahoochee Bend State Park
You can camp, hike, fish, kayak, and much more at this location, which is hands-down one of our favorite Georgia state parks. Chattahoochee Bend spans nearly 3,000 acres, with 6 miles of trails and 5 miles of riverfront. We recommend hiking to the observation platform for the absolute best forest and river views. If you want to stay for a few days, you can rent a variety of shelters including RV spots, tent sites, and screened shelters.
The park also has covered picnic pavilions, geocaches to find, a boat ramp, a playground, and a gift shop. Chattahoochee Bend State Park is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Admission is free, but parking costs $5. It’s located at 425 Bobwhite Way right here in Newnan.
4. July 4 Parade
Celebrate Independence Day with the Newnan community at this parade from Veteran’s Memorial Park to Greenville Street Park. You can even walk along with a club or organization or register to pull a float if you have a vehicle that can tow. It all starts at 9 a.m. on July 4, with the beginning of the route at 30 Temple Avenue and the end at 51 Greenville Street South in Newnan.
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