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36th Annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem
Join us for the 36th Annual Oliver Hardy Fes-
tival in historic Harlem, Georgia, on Saturday,
October 4, 2025! Celebrate the legacy of comedy
icons Laurel and Hardy in Oliver Hardy’s home-
town with a day of family fun—this year’s theme
celebrates Laurel & Hardy’s beloved film, The
Chimp, bringing its classic comedy to life with
a day of family fun. Enjoy a vibrant parade, live
entertainment, delicious food, and arts and crafts
vendors. Tour the Harlem Museum and Welcome
Center, the Home of the Laurel & Hardy Museum
of Georgia, meet look-alike performers, and experience classic slapstick humor come to life.
This beloved small-town festival draws thousands each year and offers something for all
ages—whether you’re a film buff, a festival-goer, or just love a good laugh. Don’t
miss this unique chance to honor two comedy legends.
Admission is free. For details, visit www.HarlemMuseumAndWelcomeCenter.
com. Contact Meghan Foster for more information: mfoster@harlemga.org, 706-
556-0401.
Ongoing Georgia Events Hwy. 706-969-1866.
Sep. 6, Oct. 4, Nov 1 – NEWNAN –
Sep. 5, Oct. 3 - BRUNSWICK – First Fall Market Day. Downtown. Courthouse
Friday. Newcastle Street. 912-265-4032. Square. 10am-2pm.
Sep. 5, Oct. 3 – CANTON – First Fri- Thru Sep. 7 - ATKINSVILLE – Per-
days. Downtown. spectives 2025. Annual Georgia Pottery
Sep. 5, Oct. 3 - DAHLONEGA – First Invitational. Oconee Cultural Arts Foun-
Friday Concerts. Hancock Park, 6:30pm. dation campus. 706-769-4565.
706-864-3513. Sep. 9-14 - GRIFFIN – Spalding Coun-
Sep. 5, Oct. 3 - DUBLIN – First Friday ty Fair. 770-229-6400.
Concert Series, 7:30 pm. 478-272-2560. Sep. 15, Oct. 17 - ELLIJAY – Acoustic
Sep. 5, Oct. 3 - THOMASVILLE – Blends, Gilmer Arts Center, 6-8pm. 706-
Frist Friday, Downtown. 6pm-12am. 229- 635-5605.
228-2977. Sep. 18-28 - NEWNAN – Kiwanis-
Sep. 5-13 - CLARKSVILLE – Chat- County Fair. 770-254-2627.
tahoochee Mountain Fair. 4235 Toccoa Continued

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