There 's a whole lot goin' on in Watkinsville over the 4th of July weekend!
If you're in town on Friday, you'll want to start out by going to lunch at Miss Gail's as it is Fish Friday with fried fish and all the trimmings.
(Do keep in mind that she'll be closed on Saturday and Monday because of the holiday).
Then in the evening be sure and come to First Friday downtown from 6:00-9:00. The downtown shops will be open and lots of activities for the kids - train rides, booths and a lot more.
Saturday morning at 9:00 is the "Strolls at Harris Shoals Park" hosted by artists Bob Clements and Bill Pierson. They will stop at various locations throughout the park and help you sketch what you see. The cost for adults is a $5.00 donation.
Then head on over to the Eagle Tavern on Main Street for the Oconee County Independence Day Celebration from 10:00 to 2:00. Mayor Joe Walter will be present to cut watermelon, there will be 3-legged races, watermelon eating contest, inflatables, petting zoo and live music by the James Hunter band. The Eagle Tavern (an old stage coach stop from the @1800 period) will be open for tours, there will be a blacksmith and broom maker demonstrating their skills. Children will have an opportunity to dress up in period clothing to see what kind of clothing they might have worn a couple of hundred years ago.
Just in case you get hungry, there will be bar-b-cue, popcorn, homemade peach ice cream from Thomas Orchard. And you'll surely have a chance to chat with just about everyone that you know (and some you don't)!
As if that's not enough, the Oconee Farmer's Market will also be open as usual behind the Eagle Tavern starting at 7:00 a.m. They currently have fresh blueberries along with lots of fruits, veggies, homemade cakes, pies, jams, bread, farm fresh milk & eggs and grass fed beef.
HAVE A FUN AND SAFE 4TH!
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