Eagle Eye Digest
The Weekend Eye
Food Truck Fly-In, BBQ & Bluegrass & Damion Hall
⚠️ Hurricane Isaias could cancel or postpone any of these. Check with organizers before you go.
Registration closes October 27. Seats are limited.
Small tables of six, local people, good food. Not a dating event or a networking mixer.
Reserve Your Seat →HENRY COUNTY: Let's start with the weather. Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on the Gulf Coast late Friday night, and metro Atlanta gets the rain and wind on Saturday. Forecasters are calling for 3 to 5 inches of rain, gusts up to 40 mph and a chance of isolated tornadoes. Georgia is under a state of emergency, and officials are telling people to postpone outdoor gatherings. Skies should start clearing Sunday afternoon.
What does that mean for your weekend? Expect some Saturday events to cancel, move or shut down early, especially the outdoor ones. As of Thursday night, none of the events below had announced a cancellation. That can change fast, so check with the organizer before you drive anywhere. Friday night's indoor shows and Sunday look like your safest bets. Here's everything on the calendar.
This Weekend
Events: October 9–11
Friday, October 9
Friday Spotlight
1942 Social, Stockbridge
The voice behind GUY's R&B classics, including “Let's Chill” and “I Like,” brings “a night full of smooth jams and good times” to Stockbridge. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite and are no-refund, so lock in your plans first.
📅 Friday, October 9 • Doors 7:30PM
📍 7240 Davidson Pkwy N, Stockbridge
🎫 Ticketed (see Eventbrite)
McDonough
One band covers AC/DC, Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Pearl Jam, U2, Billy Idol, Sammy Hagar, Whitesnake, The Cult and Tesla. A 1980s and '90s rock time machine with an Atlanta lineup. Tables can be reserved, and tickets are also sold at the door from 6PM.
Final Weekend
Hampton
Rides, fair food and live shows wrap up this weekend. Buy ahead at georgiastatefair.com/p/tickets and check the site for each day's hours before you go.
Saturday, October 10
Saturday Spotlight
Atlanta Speedway Airport, Hampton
Food trucks meet aviation at one of the most unusual events of the weekend. Same day, same airport, the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation offers rides in authentic Vietnam-era UH-1 “Huey” and Cobra helicopters. Ride prices aren't listed, so call the AAHF at (770) 897-0444 or visit armyav.org to book.
📅 Saturday, October 10 • Fly-In 10AM–3PM • Rides 8AM–5PM
📍 474 Speedway Blvd, Hampton
🎫 Fly-In admission not listed
Saturday Feature
McDonough
The first-ever festival pits four pitmasters: Kevin Gillespie (Terminus City BBQ), Jay Patel (Dhaba BBQ), R.J. Mack (No Sauce Smokehouse) and Howard Hsu (Sweet Auburn BBQ). Vote in the People's Choice Awards, with live music from Dusty Roads, local vendors, a Kids Zone with a balloon artist, a Henry County fire engine, raffles, and a Bikes & Brisket motorcycle showcase.
Locust Grove
Seasonal produce and farm products.
Ellenwood
A Henry County Parks & Recreation family day. Questions? Call 770-288-7300 or email parksrec@henrycountyga.gov.
Stockbridge
The first-ever Gospel Explosion, from the Stockbridge Police Department and Faith & Blue, brings choir competitions, solo performances, praise dance, musicians and poets together for awards and a night of community. Everyone is welcome. Questions: Capt. Gilbert, 470-812-3917.
McDonough
Pumpkin patch, a four-acre corn maze, market, bakery and 30+ family attractions. No ticket is needed for the market, bakery or pumpkin patch, but activity tickets must be bought online. Call 770-288-2582 to confirm weekend hours before you go.
Georgia State Fair (continues)
Hampton
Buy tickets in advance at georgiastatefair.com/p/tickets.
🎗️ Breast Cancer Awareness
The City of Stockbridge invites you to walk to raise awareness, celebrate survivors and honor loved ones affected by breast cancer. Let's Pink Out: wear pink and bring family and friends. Questions: events@stockbridgega.org.
🎗️ Breast Cancer Awareness
A cornhole tournament, live music, food, local vendors, a pumpkin decorating contest and Pink Heart Tributes. All proceeds benefit Twisted Pink and its work against metastatic breast cancer.
Sunday, October 11
Sunday is the quiet day locally. The Fair and Southern Belle Farm are your best bets in Henry County, and the Arabia Mountain anniversary party is a free option just north (see Worth the Trip).
McDonough
Pumpkin patch, corn maze and fall activities, open Sunday afternoon. Call 770-288-2582 to confirm hours.
Georgia State Fair (final day)
Hampton
Last chance for rides, fair food and shows this season. Check the fair's website for Sunday hours.
Out of County
Worth the Trip
Forest Park
The City of Forest Park hosts an outdoor blues night with live performances by Lacee and Shae Nycole, plus local food vendors. Bring a lawn chair. There's free parking and a free shuttle from two park locations.
The heritage area, which reaches into Henry County at Panola Mountain State Park, turns 20. Expect live blues and bluegrass, barbecue, free ice cream, animal ambassadors from AWARE, guided nature walks and a pop-up history exhibit inside the historic barn. Organizers ask you to register free on Eventbrite.
Budget-Friendly
Free and Almost Free
Free
Locust Grove
Local produce and farm products.
Forest Park
Live blues, food vendors, free parking and shuttle.
Stonecrest
Music, barbecue, free ice cream and nature walks. Register free on Eventbrite.
Almost Free
Hampton
Buy ahead online for a cheaper rate.
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“Helicopters, four pitmasters, food trucks on a runway, and a GUY legend on Friday night. Henry County keeps the October streak going. Go enjoy it.”
The Eagle Eye Digest. Henry County’s weekend guide since day one.