June 26-27, 2009 - The Pre 4th Extravaganza! Celebrate the 4th, just a bit early!

June 26, 2009 (FRIDAY)
Sidewalk Sales Downtown – June 26 (starts at 9:30am)

Dancin' on Depot – June 26 (7:00 pm - 11:00 pm) 11th Annual DANCIN' on DEPOT Street Dance!!! Join us for this annual tradition that kicks off the Pre-4th weekend of events! Music begins at 5:30pm Gates open at 5:00 pm on Carolina St. Tickets at the gate will be $5 each. The EXTRAORDINAIRES will be performing this year. Remember to bring your children, lawn chairs and dancing shoes! Contact the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority for more information at (706) 376-0188.

June 27, 2009 (SATURDAY)
Thanks to the Hartwell Service League for planning this 32nd Annual Event!
Pre-4th Arts & Crafts Extravaganza – June 27 (9:00am - 3:00pm) This is an amazing Festival filled with music and many fun community events on the Square in Hartwell. Free admission to the festival.
Pre-4th Extravaganza Children's Parade – June 27 (10:30am) Judging will take place at 10a.m. and starts at Bell's Shopping Center and goes down Howell St. and will be ending at the City Hall Parking Lot. For more information, callKelli Schell at (706)377-4900.
Pre-4th Chicken Bar-B-Q – June 27 (3:30pm – 5:30pm) at the Hart EMC building. Price per ticket is $6.50 and includes a half chicken, cole slaw, potato chips and a brownie. A limited amount of tickets are available at the Hart County Chamber Office.
Pre-4th Community Band Concert – June 27 (8:00pm) Join us for an evening of patriotic music provided by the Hart County Community Band, and directed by Alan Tolbert at the Big Oaks Recreation Area. Free admission to the concert.
Pre-4th Fireworks – June 27 (At dusk) Enjoy a tremendous fireworks display at the Big Oaks Recreation Area by the Dam. Fireworks are sponsored by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce and the Hartwell Service League. Free admission to the fireworks.