Cobb Classic Rodeo

Cobb Classic Rodeo

The Cobb County Classic Rodeo is riding into Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, and Saturday, October 15, 2011, the fun will last about two hours each night. Admission at the gate is $15 for adults and $12 for children. (Ages five and under are admitted free.) Some of the proceeds will benefit the Cobb County Sheriff Mounted Patrol Unit.

Cobb Classic Rodeo in Marietta

Sanctioned by the International Professional Rodeo Association, this event is the IPRA Southeast Region Finals. Bull riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie down roping and barrel racing will make the Cobb County Classic Rodeo a night to remember for young and old rodeo fans.

Cobb County Rodeo

Jim R. Miller Park is located at 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, GA‎ 30008. From I-75, take Exit 260 and go west approximately five miles until Windy Hill Road dead ends, then turn left onto Austell Road. Turn right onto Callaway Road. The park is on the right. The event takes place in a covered arena.

Cobb County Classic Rodeo
Jim R. Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta GA 30008

Admission
Adults – $15
Children – $12
Children under 5 – free

Date and Time
8pm on Friday, October 14, 2011
8 pm on Saturday, October 15, 2011

For more information, please call (770) 684-7277.

Cobb County Rodeo

The Cobb Classic Rodeo begins at 8pm each night.

Cobb County Rodeo

Highlights include bareback riding, in which the cowboys must ride for 8 seconds.

Cobb County Rodeo

The cowboy cannot touch their horse or themselves with their free hand.

Cobb County Rodeo

Steer wrestling is an event where the rider drops from the horse and wrestles the steer to the ground.

Cobb County Rodeo

In calf roping, the rider must lasso the calf and tie three of it's legs.

Cobb County Rodeo

Bull riding is the wildest and perhaps most dangerous event of the night.

Cobb County Rodeo

The Cobb Classic Rodeo takes place at the Cobb County Equestrian Center at Jim Miller Park.

Cobb County Rodeo

The arena and seats are covered, but open to the outdoors.

Cobb County Rodeo

The Bid Dipper sells hand-dipped ice cream, waffle cones, soda, popcorn, ice tea and more.

Cobb County Rodeo

Strickland's Concessions sells a great Philly Cheese Steak as well as other favorites like roasted corn, lemonade and ice tea.

Cobb County Rodeo

Sample some handmade beef jerky.

Cobb County Rodeo

There are several activities for the kids to enjoy before the rodeo.

Cobb County Rodeo

Little Red Barn petting zoo.

Cobb County Rodeo

Kids can feed, pet, or just have fun watching the animals.

Cobb County Rodeo

Test your riding skills on the mechanical bull.

Cobb County Rodeo

Grab some rodeo gear and look like a pro.

Cobb County Rodeo

Take home a souvenir from Dixie Outfitters.

Cobb County Rodeo

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Cobb County Rodeo

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cobb County Sheriff Mounted Patrol Unit.

Marietta Easter Egg Hunt

Marietta Easter Egg Hunt

The 2011 Marietta Easter Egg Hunt takes place at Cobb Safety Village at 10am on Saturday, April 16, 2011. The Egg Hunt features also features children’s art activities, live entertainment, inflatables, concessions, and more. You can also visit with the Easter Bunny and participate in the Mad Hatter contest. The Easter eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt features different levels based on age groups with prizes at each level.

The Hunt
10:30am – 12:30pm

Schedule:
10:00am – Park opens
10:30am – 3 years & under hunt
11:00am – 4 & 5 years hunt
11:30am – Special Population’s hunt
12:00pm – 6 & 7 years hunt
12:30pm – 8-10 years hunt
1:00pm – Mad Hatter’s Contest
1:00pm – Easter Basket Contest
1:00pm – Youth Fashion Show – Sunday Best
2:00pm – Park closes

Admission
Free

Parking
Adjacent to the Sports Complex

Location:
Cobb Safety Village (former location of the Easter Egg Hunt was Jim Miller Park)
1220 Al Bishop Drive
Marietta GA 30008

For more information, call (770) 528-8875 or visit:
http://prca.cobbcountyga.gov/

Also, on April 15, 2011 the City of Marietta is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at Laurel Park.


 





Fall Festival of Fun

Halloween Fun

The Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department along with Cobb County 4-H and the Cobb Safe Kids are hosting the 11th Annual Fall Festival of Fun on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Cobb Safety Village. The event will begin at 4pm and end at 7pm. This event will provide the children of Cobb County a safe alternative to the traditional Trick-or-Treat in their neighborhood.

The Festival will include an array of entertainment: arts and crafts, games, inflatable rides, police and fire prevention activities, costume and coloring contest, a photo booth decorated just for pictures you may want to take and lots more for the entire families’ enjoyment. Parking, admission, games, candy and contests are free. Kids – don’t forget to bring a bag large enough to carry all your candy home. There is a small fee for concessions and inflatables.

Hours:
Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 4pm to 7pm

Address:
Cobb Safety Village
1220 Al Bishop Drive
Marietta, GA 30008

For more information please call (770) 528-8875.

Marietta Bluegrass Festival

The Marietta Bluegrass Festival takes place on November 13 and 14, 2009 at Jim Miller Park.

Show Times
Friday: 6 pm-11 pm
Saturday: Noon-10:30 pm

Band Schedule:
Barbed Wire, The Piatt Family of TN, Miller’s Creek of SC, The J. Max McKee Family of NC, and from GA The Suggins Brothers, Counterpoint, the Jot Em Down Boys, Papa’s Prayer, Bluegrass Five, Dehlia Low of NC, The Horne Family Band, Ramblin Grass and more.

Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
6:00 The Horn Family Band
6:50 J Max McKee
7:40 Millers Creek
8:30 Ramblin Grass
9:20 Suggins Brothers
10:10 Deliah Low

Saturday Nov 8, 2008
12:10 Suzuki Fiddlers
12:30 Papa’s Prayer
1.20 Piatt Family
2:10 Barbed Wire
3:00 Deliah Low
3:50 Bluegrass Five
4:40 Jot Em Down Boys
5:30 Piatt Family
6:20 Barbed Wire
7:10 J Max McKee
8:00 Suggins Brothers
8:50 Counterpoint
9:40 Millers Creek

Tickets:
Friday: $10
Saturday: $12
Weekend: $20
Children under 12 FREE

Address:
Jim Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta, GA 30008

For information, call (770) 961-5974

Blue Ribbon Classic Car Show at the North Georgia State Fair

The Blue Ribbon Classic Car Show at the North Georgia State Fair takes place at Jim Miller Park from 10am to 3:30pm on Saturday, September 17, 2011.  The event showcases cars displayed in their individual time period categories, such as the 1940s, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.   At 3:30pm, cash prizes, blue ribbons, and trophies will be awarded to the top 25 cars, top 5 trucks, and the top 3 motorcycles in categories that include Best of Show, Best Interior, Best Engine, and more. There is a $20 fee to enter a car in the show if paid in advance and $25 the day of the show.

Blue Ribbon Affair Crafts

Car Show Awards:

  • Best of Show $250
  • Best Paint $100
  • Best Interior $100
  • Best Engine $100
  • Best Undercarriage $100

*Each vehicle registered will receive a show t-shirt

Location:
Jim Miller Park
2245 Callaway RD SW
Marietta GA 30008-4440

Directions:
From Interstate-75 North, take Exit 260 (Windy Hill Road) and turn left. Go approximately five miles until Windy Hill Road dead ends and turn left on Austell Road. Turn right on Callaway Road. Jim R. Miller Park is on the right.

For more information, please call (404) 569-4348.

Shrine Car Show

The 6th Annual Shrine Car Show rolls into Jim Miller Park from August 21-23, 2009. The show setup and swap meet takes place on Friday evening and the main car show takes place on Saturday. Over 100 cars will be on display on Saturday along with food vendors, arts and crafts, and car parts vendors and exhibits.

Admission is free to the viewing public and donations are accepted. Registration for vehicles is $25 at the gate, and pre-registration is available but not required. 100% of the proceeds from the Car Cruz Show benefit Shrine Hospitals for Children.

Address:
Jim Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta, GA 30008

For more information, call (770) 473-7543.

Sheriff’s Annual Corn Boilin’

Get ready for an old fashioned good time with Sheriff Neil Warren as he hosts the 20th annual Sheriff’s Corn Boilin’. The event takes place from 5:30pm-8:30pm on July 13, 2009 at Jim Miller Park. The annual event of course features plenty of corn but also includes favorites such as cole slaw, cornbread, cantaloupe, fatback, ice cream, watermelon, and more. Tickets are $20 per person and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Cobb County Youth Museum.

Address:
Jim Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta, GA 30008

For more information, call (770) 429-8287.

Creepers Car Show

Creepers Car Show

The 22nd Annual Creeper’s Car Show takes place at Jim Miller Park in Marietta from 9am to 4pm on August 29, 2009. The event features music, food, a swap meet, a yard sale, and door prizes. The show is open to all years of cars, trucks, and motorcycles and all proceeds from the event benefit local and national charities that work with children.

Marietta Car Show

Vendors:
Swap meet, yard sale, and vendor space at this year’s Creeper’s Car Show is $20. For more information or to reserve a spot, call (678) 363-0366.

Car show at Jim Miller Park

Registration:
You can pre-register before August 17, 2009 for $20 or you can register at the show for $25.

Admission:
Spectators: $5.00
Children 12 and under: Free

Address:
Jim Miller Park
2245 Callaway Road
Marietta, GA 30008

For more information, call (770) 424-0764.

For registration information for the 22nd Annual Creeper’s Car Show, please contact Ed Belcher at (770) 773-3838 or send an email to registration@creeperscarclub.org

To pre-register for this year’s Creeper’s Car Show, click here to print the registration form and mail it, together with your entry fee, to the name and address specified on the form.

About The Creeper’s Car Club

Car Mechanics CreeperThe Creeper’s Car Club was established and incorporated in August of 1960 in Smyrna, Georgia. The five Charter Members, led by Scott Jackson, were a group of men who shared similar interests in show cars, drag racing and street rods. They came together with a dream of making a difference in their community. In the early sixties, the Creepers became deeply involved in car shows. They began by co-sponsored the Atlanta Car Show at Lakewood Fairgrounds and then in 1963 they sponsored the same show at the Atlanta Merchandise Mart. During the next ten years, Creeper’s Car Show was held at the North Georgia Fair Grounds.

Over the last twenty years, the club has donated over $355,000 dollars to a number of charities including the Calvary Children’s Home, Cobb County Association for Retarded Children, Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, The American Cancer Society and Rhubarb Jones Leukemia March Across Georgia. Forty nine years later, two of the original five Charter members and numerous club members are actively involved in giving back to the community.