Archive for May, 2011

33rd Annual Possum Trot to Support the CNC

[ June 18, 2011; 7:00 am to 11:00 am. ] The possum is running for the 33rd time on Saturday, June 18, 2011! The Possum Trot 10K race is an amazing race on a smooth, certified course with scenic views of the Chattahoochee River, and the event features both a 10K race and a 1 mile fun run. The 1 mile Fun Run begins at [...]

Back to the Chattahoochee River Race and Festival

[ June 11, 2011; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 11, 2011 so that you don’t miss the 9th Annual Back to the Chattahoochee River Race and Festival. The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. and provides free entertainment for the entire family. The festival takes place at Riverside Park in Roswell, meaning kids can play in the extremely popular [...]

Barrington Hall to Host a Lavendar Festival on June 11

[ June 11, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Barrington Hall will be the setting for the first Roswell Lavender Festival on June 11 from 10:00AM -4:00PM. Inspired by Evelyn Simpson, descendant of Barrington King, co-founder of the town, the Roswell Lavender Festival honors and commemorates the beauty and variety of uses of this ancient herb in a lively family-friendly festival setting.

Barrington Hall’s lavish [...]

Summer Series Cooking Classes at Barrington Hall

[ June 7, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. June 21, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. July 19, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. August 2, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Join Roswell’s own Chef John Wilson in the kitchen of Historic Barrington Hall, as he performs his culinary magic and teaches the cooking skills he has learned over several decades as a professional chef. It will be a memorable evening of culinary participation as you learn to prepare a full meal from main course to [...]

Riverside Farmer’s Market Begins May 14th

[ May 14, 2011; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. May 21, 2011; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. May 28, 2011; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. June 4, 2011; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. June 11, 2011; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. June 18, 2011; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. June 25, 2011; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. July 2, 2011; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. July 9, 2011; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] The Riverside Farmer’s Market will be returning for its fourth year of selling local produce and more. The market will be held at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, beginning May 14, 2011 and ending in October. Hours will be every Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.

The location at Roswell City Hall is a great asset [...]

Alive After Five Begins April 21st!

[ April 21, 2011; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. May 19, 2011; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 16, 2011; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 21, 2011; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 18, 2011; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. September 15, 2011; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. October 20, 2011; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Alive After Five is back! The street party has created quite a buzz in North Atlanta, and it’s easy to see why. It’s the perfect time for the entire family to come out and stroll the streets of Historic Roswell. You’ll become extremely familiar with the local shops, art galleries and great restaurants, [...]

The 2011 Riverside Sounds Concert Series Starts May 7

[ May 7, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 4, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 2, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 6, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. September 3, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. October 1, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Grab a blanket, some chairs and pack a picnic for the 2011 Roswell Riverside Sounds concert series. The lineup was recently announced and the first performance of the season will be May 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. These monthly outdoor concerts are free of charge, and one of the summer’s most anticipated events for [...]