Fabulous Fourth

Fabulous Fourth Festival
8th Annual
July 4, 2011

For the eighth consecutive year, the Fabulous Fourth Festival will be held at the Georgia International Horse Park on Monday, July 4 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Celebrate our nation's independence with fun, family and fireworks as we also remember the brave men, women and families who sacrifice for our freedom.

Thank you to the business partners who help make this community event possible. View the Friends of the Festival page to view the festival sponsors.

Highlights of the Fabulous Fourth include:

Click Here for a Stage Schedule

Click Here for a Festival Map

Enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening with performances from The Jordan Rager Band and The Rockingbirds on the R&R Mobility Vans and Lifts Stage.
Honor the 10th Anniversary of the Global War on Terrorism by attending the Patriotic Program at 7:00 p.m.
Don't miss the Ultimate Air Dog Show presented by Ingles and The Rockdale/Newton Citizen. This action-packed event features jumping dogs leaping off a dock into a large pool of water competing for the longest jump.
Design your own patriotic brick at the Georgia Veterans Memorial "Walk of Heroes" booth. The Walk of Heroes is a Veterans War Memorial in Rockdale County developed around a 'visual and interactive' concept to cultivate public understanding of the sacrifices made by veterans during and since the 20th century, and by the families whose sacrifices helped to protect and maintain the freedom enjoyed by Americans today. Purchase a memorial paver brick honoring a family member that served in the military during the 20th century. Click here to visit the website.
Participate in the "Jump for Heroes" presented by Ingles! This is an exciting game of fetch during the Ultimate Air Dog Show. Purchase your tennis balls and throw them in the large pool. You can purchase one ball for $2 or two balls for $3. If the Ultimate Air Dog fetches your ball, you win a $25 gift card to Ingles. All proceeds benefit the Walk of Heroes Memorial Park.
Enjoy a special performance by the Georgia State Defense Force Band along with guests from the Greater Atlanta Patriot Band.
Visit the information booth and sign the "Thank You" banner that will be sent to our military serving overseas.
Choose your favorite Corvette at the Corvettes in the Park Car Show or your favorite Japanese car at the Nostalgic Japanese Street Fighters Car Show.
Enjoy shopping among unique vendor booths and business displays.
Take a ride on the North Georgia Live Steamers miniature steam engine. A great ride for the entire family. The cost is only $1 per person, and proceeds benefit the North Georgia Live Steamers building project at the Georgia International Horse Park.
Meet Barney Fife and Gomer Pyle with Memories of Mayberry.
Play on one of the many children's activities, enjoy face painting, games and more.
Marvel at a large fireworks display that will begin at dark.
Best of all - it's FREE! Enjoy free parking and admission to the event starting at 5 p.m.

Enjoy These Fabulous Highlights!

The Jordan Rager Band

This high energy country band plays all of your new favorite country tunes. The playlist also includes some original songs that have already been heard on country radio. Jordan and his band members are young, full of energy, and put on a wonderful performance that is sure to keep you dancing in your seats!

Jump for Heroes presented by Ingles

Participate in this exciting game of fetch during the Ultimate Air Dog Show benefiting the Walk of Heroes Memorial Park in Rockdale County. Purchase your tennis balls and throw them in the large pool. If the Ultimate Air Dog fetches your tennis ball, you win a $25 gift card to Ingles! A great way to support our Military heroes.
1 ball=$2
2 balls=$3

Patriotic Program

Enjoy the Patriotic Program on the Main Stage at 7:00pm honoring the 10th Anniversary of the Global War on Terrorism. The formal military program features guest speakers honoring those who have served, those currently serving, and the families that support the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

The Rockingbirds

The Rockingbirds take rock and pop music way back to where the good times began, the 1960s and 1970s, when great music was the norm. Enjoy The Rockingbirds as they bring back the sounds of harmony and guitar driven anthems of classic rock. The Rockingbirds performance is an irresistible musical brew that intoxicates listeners with the desire to dance, sing and remember.

FIREWORKS!!

Enjoy the large fireworks show at dark. Arrive early to enjoy all of the festivities and great festival parking. Blankets and chairs are allowed into the festival. Coolers, open flames, outdoor grills and pets are prohibited. Please be patient when exiting the Park upon conclusion of the fireworks. Some delays are expected due to the large crowd.

Be sure to visit the website again soon for more festival highlights!

Mark Your Calendar:

July 4th Pageant
July 3, 2011
Georgia International Horse Park
Carriage Room
Contact: Email

Exhibitor Information:
The Fabulous 4th Festival is accepting exhibitor, food vendor and sponsorship requests. Click below on the application forms for more information. The deadline for applications is April 25, 2011.

Exhibitor Application
Food Vendor Application
Sponsorship Information

Enjoy lots of great food during the Fabulous 4th Festival:

Proof of the Pudding's Georgian Grill
Jim N' Nick's BBQ
Brusters Ice Cream
Tasty Treats Italian Ice
Always Sweet
Papa Johns
Refreshment Concepts Italian Ice

There will be no charge for admission or parking, however some fees may apply for various children's activities.

Blankets and lawn chairs are allowed into the event for prime fireworks-viewing comfort. Come celebrate our nation's independence at the Georgia International Horse Park, only 25 miles east of Atlanta!

For questions or more information, please contact Rebecca Hill at 770-860-4188 or email her.

Coolers and pets are prohibited. No open flames or outdoor grills allowed on festival grounds or in the parking lots. For more information about Conyers' Fabulous Fourth Festival, please contact the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606 or visit www.conyersga.com

Please be patient when exiting the park upon conclusion of the fireworks. Expect some traffic delays due to the large number of attendees. Have a safe trip home.

Directions to The Fabulous Fourth at the Georgia International Horse Park:
Take Exit 82 off Interstate 20 in Conyers. Travel North approximately 4 miles. Turn right onto Centennial Olympic Parkway. The main entrance to the Park is 2 miles ahead on the right.

An alternative route to the Park is via Salem Road (Exit 84) off Interstate 20. Take Exit 84 and travel North approximately 1 mile. At Gees Mill Road, turn right and the Georgia International Horse Park Gate A is 2.5 miles on the right. To continue to the main gate (Gate C), continue past Gate A and turn right at the stop sign onto Centennial Olympic Parkway. The main entrance will be on your right.

Do not park on the roadway along Centennial Olympic Parkway or within the Georgia International Horse Park. Cars parked on a roadway will be towed at the driver's expense.

Directions Exiting The Fabulous Fourth at the Georgia International Horse Park:

When exiting the park, you may have to return to I-20 from a different direction than you entered. Please follow the directions below depending upon the Gate you exit the park. Exiting of the lots will be conducted similair to a red light. Direct your attention towards law enforcement for instructions. Please be patient when exiting the park upon conclusion of the fireworks. Expect some traffic delays due to the large number of attendees. Have a safe trip home.

Exiting From GATE A:
You will be directed to turn left onto Gees Mill Road
Continue on Gees Mill Road to the next stop sign at Sigman Road
Turn left on Sigman Road to I-20

Exiting From GATE C (main entrance):
If you turn left onto Centennial Olympic Parkway, continue 2 miles to Hwy. 138
If you turn right onto Centennial Olympic Parkway, continue until the road dead-ends into Mt. Zion Road in Newton County
Turn right onto Mt. Zion Road
Mt. Zion Road becomes Cook Road
Turn right onto Sockwell Road
Turn left onto Almon Road
Merge onto I-20