Labor Day Weekend

Who’s ready for a 3-day weekend?!?!  We’re working on a round-up of events, sales, and activities going on around town to help you get out and enjoy this long weekend.
Here’s a few things on our list:

Friday, August 30th

Brookwood Farmer’s Market – Shop the open market at Caney Creek Preserve from 4pm to 7pm.  Rain or Shine.  2755 Caney Road, Cumming GA 30041  Click here for more information.
Forsyth County Football – The 2012 Varsity Football Season kicks off Friday night with games at 7:30pm around town.  North Forsyth will play AT Central Forsyth.  Lambert will be away at Etowah and South Forsyth will be at home against Northview.

Saturday, August 31st

IPRA World Championship Rodeo – Pull out your cowboy / cowgirl boots & head over to the Cumming Fairgrounds.   Sat. Sept. 1, @ 8pm and Sun. Sept. 2, @ 7pm. Ticket Prices – $15 Adults, $10 Ages 5-12 and 4 & under FREE. www.cummingfair.net or call 770-781-3491
FREE Kid’s Workshop at Home Depot – Let the kids build a free “Goal Post Football Game” at Home Depot.  9am to 12Noon while supplies last.  Click here for more information.
Labor Day Sale at Kids Go Green – Save 30% off all clothing during Kids Go Green Labor Day Sale.  1746 Market Place Blvd. Cumming, GA 30041.  10am to 6pm.  Click here for more information or call 770.781.0263.
Storytime at Barnes & Noble – Join Barnes & Noble at the Forsyth Avenue for an Elmo-themed Storytime at 11am.  Great for all ages.  Click here for more information.
Save at Monkey Joe’s in Cumming – Monkey Joe’s announced a Special Discount for their Facebook fans – $5.35 admission this Sat and Sun (Cumming location only) if you mention the FACEBOOK LABOR DAY SPECIAL at the counter when you arrive.  Click here to view the deal & become a fan.  Note:  They will be closed on Monday.  5055 Post Road, Cumming GA 30040.  770.887.5678

Sunday, September 1st

IPRA World Championship Rodeo – Pull out your cowboy / cowgirl boots & head over to the Cumming Fairgrounds.   Sat. Sept. 1, @ 8pm and Sun. Sept. 2, @ 7pm. Ticket Prices – $15 Adults, $10 Ages 5-12 and 4 & under FREE. www.cummingfair.net or call 770-781-3491

Monday, September 2nd

Labor Day 10k and Family Fun Run – Join Totally Running for a morning of fun & fitness.  The Labor Day 10k & fun run will start at 7:30am and conclude with fun activities, vendors, and food available from local businesses.  It’s sure to be a morning of fun!  Proceeds from the event are going to TACA (Talk about curing Autism). www.tacanow.org.  Click here for more race information.
Sweet & Sassy Labor Day Special – For just $25 your daughter can enjoy a Party Up-Do, “Just a Polish”, Make-Up Application, AND a Limo Ride.  Click here for more information or call 770.781.0300.
Free Medium Sub (with purchase) from Firehouse Subs – Receive a free medium sub on Labor Day, when you purchase a sub, chips and drink from Firehouse Subs.  Offer September 3rd only.  Click here to print coupon.

All Weekend Long:

Rucker DockDogs – Watch the dogs fly at Rucker Horse & Pet Store!  My Mercedes and Bimmer Place will be cooking up food with proceeds going to Forsyth County Humane Society. Jersey Boys will be providing good eats also and there will be homemade ice cream for those of you with a sweet tooth.  Slip and Slide and fun stuff for the kids and the kid in all of us!  3540 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming GA.  August 31 – September 3rd.  Click here for the daily schedule, times, and more information or call 770.844.7275.
Save at Wakoola Gardens – Save 30% off any single, regularly priced item Friday, 8/31 – Sunday, 9/2.  Click here to print coupon and for all other restrictions.  5235 Union Hill Road, Cumming GA.  770.844.0772
Save at Stars & Strikes – Check out all these offers for the long holiday weekend at Stars & Strikes.  From Free Bowling on Friday, to a $5 off coupon, and more!  133 Merchant Square, Cumming GA.  678.965.5707.

Looking for More?

For family friendly activities around the greater Atlanta area, be sure to check out this Labor Day post by our friends at Atlanta with Kid!
 
*As always, errors and omissions are possible (although certainly not intentional) and events may change.  Links and phone numbers have been provided so you may confirm any information.