2016 Shows at the Atlanta Georgia (Forest Park) Farmer's Market
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2016 Shows, Exhibits and Events at The Atlanta State
Farmers Market
(Also commonly called the Georgia State farmer's market or the Forest Park Farmer's Market)
The Georgia Forest Park farmer's market has many shows, events and exhibitions, not limited to produce and plants. The shows range from birds (such as parrots, myna's, African Gray's) to ceramic dolls, and of course, flowers and plants.
Below is a partial listing of shows, with the most recent information I found. Click here#map or scroll to the bottom of the page for a map of the Farmer's Market facility.
Always click on the links to see more current information at the websites where I found the information.
If you know of an event to add, please write me! Similarly, please write if you can correct or update some information!
Georgia State Forest Park Farmer's Market Exhibit Hall Events For 2015 (Updated April 3, 2016)
For Booking Information Call: Marsha Thomas 404-366-8767
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The Produce Dealers Luncheon is held on the second Tuesday of every month, in the Dining Hall.
January
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Southeast Exotic Bird Fair January 16-17
February
March
- Southeast Exotic Bird Fair typically held in early March - 16 Forest Pkwy Forest Park, Ga 30297. 9 am to 4 pm Admission Adults $3.00 children 16 & under Free.You can go to Southeastexoticbirdfair.com and add to email list for coupons for upcoming events. We will have great deals as we will be sponsored by Lin Enterprises Inc. and Independent's Choice Feed. Please feel free to contact Victor Lin 813-431-8799 vlinenterprises@yahoo.com for additional information.
- Gun Show March 12-13
- Dept. of Ag. Marine Extension March 15-17
- Dept. of Ag. Pizza Farm March 28-31
April
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Sophisticated Cat Show typically held in early April
Show Manager / Vendors: Angela Sherzer, aallen201@aol.com.
408 Brewster Lane, St. Simons Island, GA. 31522. (912) 634-8143
Entry Clerk: Liz Hansen, Drlizentryclerk@gmail.com.
4899 Squaw Valley Drive, Caledonia, IL 61011. Phone: (636) 734-?9233.
Please!!! No calls before 9 AM ET or after 9 PM ET! Thank you!!! -
Kroger Floral Show April 13-14
May
- Sutherlands Food Show May 4, 2016
June
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Southeast Exotic Bird Fair typically held in early June.
16 Forest Pkwy Forest Park, Ga 30297. 9 am to 4 pm Admission Adults $3.00 children 16 & under Free.You can go to Southeastexoticbirdfair.com and add to email list for coupons for upcoming events. We will have great deals as we will be sponsored by Lin Enterprises Inc. and Independent's Choice Feed. Please feel free to contact Victor Lin 813-431-8799 vlinenterprises@yahoo.com for additional information.
July
August
September
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Southeast Exotic Bird Fair typically held in early September
16 Forest Pkwy Forest Park, Ga 30297. 9 am to 4 pm Admission Adults $3.00 children 16 & under Free.You can go to Southeastexoticbirdfair.com and add to email list for coupons for upcoming events. We will have great deals as we will be sponsored by Lin Enterprises Inc. and Independent's Choice Feed. Please feel free to contact Victor Lin 813-431-8799 vlinenterprises@yahoo.com for additional information.
October
November
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Southeast Exotic Bird Fair typically held in early November
16 Forest Pkwy Forest Park, Ga 30297. 9 am to 4 pm Admission Adults $3.00 children 16 & under Free.You can go to Southeastexoticbirdfair.com and add to email list for coupons for upcoming events. We will have great deals as we will be sponsored by Lin Enterprises Inc. and Independent's Choice Feed. Please feel free to contact Victor Lin 813-431-8799 vlinenterprises@yahoo.com for additional information. -
Party Cats Cat Show typically held in mid November. Partycats puts on shows twice a year. Forest park, GA in November and Temple, GA in February. These shows are open to the public and we encourage you to come visit us, and get an inside look in the world of Cat Fanciers. We are sure you will be amazed by the world of cats! The Atlanta Farmers Market is located off of I-75 exit 237. The show will be held in the Exhibit Hall at the far end left of the Farmers Market. When you enter the Farmers Market, go straight ahead (see yellow arrows) all the way until the end and make a left. You will see the signs for the cat show. Admissions:
Adults: $6. Children under 6: $4. Seniors (with ID): $4. Armed Forces (with ID): FREE.
December
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Global Impact Ministries December 31, 2016
Links to exhibitors' (and past exhibitors) websites
- For those looking for other bird shows; there is one in April, which is NOT at the Farmer's Market; at the North Atlanta Trade Center, located in the city of Norcross in Gwinnett County, has been producing consumer shows since 1992. The date is typically held in late April see Atlanta's Exotic Bird Fair: Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-4. Admission $5. Located in northeast Atlanta, GA at I-85 and Indian Trail just thirty minutes from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
- Tim Vogles Southeastern Exotic Bird Fair - It looks like they moved to the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter 401 Larry Walker Parkway Perry, Georgia. Contact Charles (407) 855-3367, Email: charles@ebsoa.org ,
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Ceramic Dolls Show - it looks like they've changed locations, too:
The Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
February 27, 28 2009, Friday-Saturday.
See their website for discount coupons, the Exhibitor List, Competition Info, Contract and Travel Info -
Gun and Knife Show -
Forest Park, GA Atlanta State Farmer's Market Exhibition Bldg. click here to Get a Map
Map of the Atlanta State Farmers Market at Forest Park
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