MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY CELEBRATION Each Saturday in February Each Saturday in February there will be food, fun, storytelling of days gone by, singing and fellowshipping. You can come home again and experience the richness of our heritage.

BATTLE OF KETTLE CREEK ANNIVERSARY 2nd Weekend in February On the second weekend of February each year, patriotic and historical organizations from throughout the nation join with descendants of participants and the public, to celebrate the anniversary of the Revolutionary War Battle of Kettle Creek. "We have been to tons of historical sites, lots of events and reenactments. This was without a doubt the most family/child friendly, educational, and well organized event we have ever attended!" - Pam Sutton, Jones Creek, GA Sponsored by the Georgia Society and Samuel Elbert chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.

SPRING TOUR OF HOMES April 4-5, 2008 Features several private homes open only for this tour. Also features many churches, public buildings, museums, and other sites. Sponsored by the Women's Club, the Kiwanis Club, and the Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce. www.wwtourofhomes.com

4TH OF JULY ON THE SQUARE July 4, 2008 Kick off your summer with some fun and games for the whole family.

CRUISE-IN ON THE SQUARE ANTIQUE CAR SHOW 2nd Saturday in May & Sept Held the second Saturday in May and September. Antique cars and trucks cruise in to be displayed on the square. Open to the public. Sponsored by Memory Lane Cruisers. Please visit their web site at www.memorylanecruisersga.com.

MULE DAY SOUTHERN HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2nd Saturday in Oct Held the second Saturday in October. A celebration of plantation life in the Old South with mule contests, primitive demonstrations, food, an arts & crafts show, and fun for the whole family. Held at Callaway Plantation. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

2ND ANNUAL MARKET DAYS STREET FESTIVAL October 25 Sponsored by Washington First and the Washington Farmers Market Live Music all day! Food and Arts & Crafts Vendors. Special Events for the Kids and much much more! (706) 678-6256

CANDLELIGHT SHOPPING HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Tues before Thanksgiving Held the Tuesday before Thanksgiving in November. Downtown comes alive with luminaries, special evening shopping hours and sales, free refreshments, and entertainment. Sponsored by the Downtown Merchants.

CHRISTMAS DINNER & HOLIDAY TOUR 2nd Saturday in Dec Held the second Saturday in December. Features a number of private homes open only for this tour. This wonderful holiday dinner and tour will be the highlight of your Christmas season. Sponsored by the Washington-Wilkes Historical Foundation.

CHRISTMAS AT CALLAWAY PLANTATION 2nd Saturday in Dec Held the second Saturday in December. Come enjoy a plantation Christmas the way the first settlers of Wilkes County experienced it.

WASHINGTON-WILKES ARTFEST A Premier Art Show featuring original work by invited artists with "Washington Connections". Included are paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and fine-arts photography by regionally, nationally, and internationally known artists. Browse through exhibits in the heart of Washington on the Square green and some "off the beaten path". Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy local restaurants.

WASHINGTON-WILKES FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & ART April In celebration of the Tour de Georgia coming to Washington the WWAF proudly sponsors a street dance featuring the award winning band "Playback". We are bringing Playback to the Square on April 22 beginning at 8o'clock. The street dance is free and open to the public in honor of Washington's participation in the Tour de Georgia. The Washington Wilkes Arts Foundation announces a "month of music" rather than our usual weekend. On April 11 Eidolon will be performing at the Bolton Lunceford Theater, contemporary instrumental music par excellence....offering an evening of warm emotional melodies. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce or Fievet Pharmacy. Then on April 22 we bring Playback for a festive street dance. Playback was voted best R & B band in Augusta by readers of Augusta magazine for 2007. On April 26th a 35 member chorus performs for Washington-Wilkes before they begin their European Tour. www.washington-wilkes-arts-foundation.org

THE TOOMBS HOUSE LIVING HISTORY PROGRAMS 1st Sat in April; 2nd Sat in Dec The Toombs House presents two living history programs yearly. 1) On the first Saturday in April the living history program focuses on an actual "spring event" in Toombs life. Research and resources are documented. 2) On the second Saturday in December the Toombs House living history program focuses on an actual Christmas event in Toombs life found in biographies, letters, and other written information.