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The Special Olympics Polar Plunge, hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run For Georgia, will take place again at Acworth Beach at Cauble Park will return on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The purpose behind the Polar Plunge is to support and spread awareness for the 17,429 Special Olympics Georgia athletes. The Polar Plunge is the largest fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics. Many states across the nation participate in this annual event through the efforts of their Law Enforcement Torch Run program. The Polar Plunge is READ MORE

On Saturday, March 29, Acworth will host a Classic Car Cruise in Downtown Acworth. The event will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Logan Farm Park (4405 Cherokee Street). The Lake City Cruisers partner with the City and the downtown Acworth merchants to hold these Classic Car Cruises. The event is free to the public. A $5 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the cruise. All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an all-inclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth. READ MORE

Date: Friday, April 4 Gates Open: 6:00 p.m. The Acworth Egg Hunt is back on Friday, April 4, 2025! The City of Acworth invites your family to participate in the return of the Acworth Egg Hunt. The event will take place at the Acworth Sports Complex (4000 S Main Street). Egg hunts are timed, and gates will open at 6:00 p.m. Join Acworth as we celebrate with games, crafts, and a grand entrance by the Easter Bunny! For more information on the Acworth Egg Hunt and marketing READ MORE

The Acworth Art Fest returns Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, 2024! The historic district on Main Street in downtown Acworth provides a delightful backdrop for 100 whimsical and talented artisans from around the country. Their creative booth displays decorate our charming streets with paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art, and much more! Saturday hours will be from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday hours will be 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. At the Acworth Art Fest, the always energetic READ MORE

Live at Logan Farm Park returns on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The Acworth Arts Alliance will be partnering with the City of Acworth to bring you Live at Logan Farm Park featuring a free concert. Live at Logan Farm Park is the annual Acworth Arts Alliance and the Acworth Art House fundraiser. Event proceeds from sponsor tables support the Acworth Arts Alliance, specifically to fund a scholarship for students pursuing a degree in art as well as to fund arts initiatives in underfunded programs and READ MORE

The Acworth Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dragon Boating is an up-and-coming sport, soon to be an Olympic sport. Many communities hold dragon boat races as a different means to benefit charitable organizations within the community. These festivals are fun-filled days for all ages featuring corporate and community teams racing in 46-foot long ornamental dragon boats.  Race day combines various cultural activities with food and fun for spectators and participants.  People love the thrill, the teamwork, the adrenaline, and READ MORE

The Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department is excited to host the Mother-Son Camp Out at Proctor Landing Park on May 3-4, 2025. This event is open to mothers and their sons, 13 and under. Participants will camp alongside the beautiful Lake Allatoona while learning about camping etiquette, campfire building, knot tying, and a variety of other outdoor activities! There will be outdoor education for the next generation! Registration is required for this event. Please visit www.acworthparksandrec.org to register online.

The North Cobb Rotary Club, City of Acworth, and the Georgia Barbecue Association partner each year to bring you the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival. This event will be held on Friday, May 9 from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 2024 at Logan Farm Park.  All proceeds from this event are distributed amongst several local charities, so everyone come out and help make a difference in your community! This two-day event features a Friday READ MORE