Boz Skaggs Opens The Fred’s Summer Concert Series!

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

The weather forecast says “Perfect Night Under the Stars!” this Saturday, May 2, when Boz Scaggs kicks off The Fred’s Summer Concert Series. If you haven’t made it to Peachtree City for a concert at The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater, this could be the perfect weekend!

Singer/Songwriter Boz Skaggs

With his soulful songs that float between genres of rock, R&B, and jazz, the Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter has earned acclaim from music industry insiders since his first release in 1965. Skaggs, who first gained fame in the 1960s as a guitarist and sometime lead singer with the Steve Miller Band, has released a new album, A Fool to Care. He says he’s “having a lot of fun with music, more than ever,” and you’ll hear everything from the popular “Lido Shuffle” to this newest tracks.

Scaggs is the opening show in the concert series presented by Lexus of South Atlanta. Gates open at 7pm with Nashville alternative country music artist Rayland Baxter performing at 8pm and Skaggs taking the stage at 9pm.

Tickets are still available and can be purchased at The Fred Box Office, online at www.ticketalternative.com, or by calling 770-631-0630.

Book a room at one of our hotels and have a fabulous weekend in Peachtree City! For more information about Peachtree City, visit our website.

We’re Celebrating Tourism Week!

The Peachtree City Convention & Visitors Bureau will celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week May 2-10th! We invite everyone to visit the Visitors Center at 201 McIntosh Trail during this week to receive special giveaways and treats from local retailers.

Stop by the PTC Visitors Center during Tourism Week!

If you have a local business and would like to participate, please call us at 678-216-0282. The Visitors Center is open Monday – Friday from 8am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm.

For more information about Peachtree City, visit our website!

Peachtree City CVB Wins Advertising Award

By Peachtree City CVB

The Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau took home an award at the Georgia Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus’ (GACVB) Best Ideas Competition recently held in Valdosta, Ga. The Best Print Advertising Award was voted on and presented at the GACVB annual Winter Conference.

The print advertising campaign, titled Peachtree City - Just What You Unexpected, was created by the Peachtree City CVB in partnership with Rhyme and Reason Design Agency. The ad campaign highlights the unique qualities of the community, such as zombies driving a golf cart and corporate team building.

“The Peachtree City CVB is honored to receive this award that recognizes our new campaign and creative marketing efforts,” said Nancy Price, Executive Director of the CVB. “Our entire staff worked with Rhyme and Reason to come up with a theme that showcases our assets in a unique and cutting edge way. It feels great to have our efforts recognized by other CVB’s and state tourism leaders.” 

The annual competition is designed to recognize creative excellence and effectiveness in tourism marketing, advertising, sales, promotional campaigns and management techniques at destination marketing organizations throughout Georgia.

For more information about Peachtree City, visit out website!

Play Cornhole This Weekend in Peachtree City!

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

Today and tomorrow, Peachtree City will host it’s first American Cornhole Tournament! Everyone is invited to come out, watch, and try your hand at the game.

But what is Cornhole? Here are some facts from the American Cornhole Organization website:

“It has been called many things, Corn Toss, Bean Bag, Bean Toss, Soft Horseshoes, Indiana Horseshoes, but to many of us born and raised in Kentucky and the southern part of Ohio, the game is passionately referred to as Cornhole.

It has been said that the game originated in Germany in the 14th century, and then was rediscovered in the hills of Kentucky over 100 years ago.

The truth is, who really knows, but the game is great fun for all ages and can be played anywhere!

Cornhole or Corn Toss is similar to horseshoes except you use wooden boxes called cornhole platforms and corn bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Contestants take turns pitching their corn bags at the cornhole platform until a contestant reaches the score of 21 points. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point.

Scoring can be swift and the lead may change hands several times in a match before the winner is decided.

The game is generally played tournament style with an individual or team being named the champion at the end of the tournament.

Corn Toss...Bean Bag...Bean Toss...Cornhole?

Why play Cornhole / Corn Toss?

The biggest reasons to play Cornhole or Corn Toss instead of horseshoes or other similar games is that Cornhole can be played anywhere and everyone can play Cornhole.

If you can aim and toss a corn bag 30 feet, you can master the game of Cornhole – It’s great for family outings.

Cornhole can be played anywhere – driveways, parks, backyard, campgrounds, beaches and even in-doors.

Safe for everyone – no metal or pointed objects. Corn bags are made of extra soft 12 oz. duck canvas material and filled with pliable high quality feed corn.

No muss; no fuss. Two cornhole platforms and 8 corn bags and you’re ready to play the game.

Very portable. Can be taken anywhere. Fits in most car trunks and there arefold-down models that are even more portable.

Horseshoes require a sand pit and are hard for the kids to pitch, lawn darts require a lawn and hasn’t been seen since the 70’s, ring toss was made for children and bean bags are for wimps; Cornhole is the game for everyone!”

The Peachtree City CVB invites everyone to come out and give Cornhole a try. The 2-day event is at the Peachtree City Tennis Center and begins this afternoon at 4pm. There will be music, food, and fun! Just $5.

For more information, visit our website.

Happy Birthday Peachtree City!

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

In the 1950’s, a group of real estate developers amassed over 12,000 acres in Fayette County to build a planned community. Peachtree City was chartered March 9, 1959. The city was planned to be developed into villages, each with its own shopping areas, elementary schools, recreational parks, facilities and more. Peachtree City's current villages are Aberdeen, Braelinn, Glenloch, Kedron, and Wilksmoor.

Outdoor recreation in Peachtree City.

On Monday, March 9, Peachtree City turns 56 years old! Plan a visit to our town and see what we’ve done in 56 years! Take advantage of over 24 square miles of resort-style living and 90 miles of multi-use recreational and golf cart paths. Peachtree City's green lifestyle offers a unique setting for outdoor recreation, leisure activities, and much more.

Peachtree City is one of the best known and most successful planned cities in the nation. To hear an interview by WABE 90.1 FM reporter Steve Goss with Georgia State University historian Cliff Kuhn about the concept of planned cities and the beginning history of Peachtree City, go to the WABE website.

To learn more about our planned city and to make plans to experience Peachtree City for yourself, check out our Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau website.

Summer Time at The Fred

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

Don’t let the weather fool you! Summer concerts under the stars at the Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater will be starting up before you know it. Plan the weekend in Peachtree City and take in one of the great concerts we have lined up at The Fred!

The Fred has established itself as one of the leading outdoor entertainment venues in the metro Atlanta area and has hosted hometown favorites, national and touring acts for more than thirty years. See the ticket sale dates below, and plan for a unique and intimate concert experience!

Summer Concert Series 2015:
May 2 - Boz Scaggs
May 9 - Night Ranger
June 6 - Al Jarreau
June 13 - Michael McDonald
July 11 - KC & The Sunshine Band
August 15 - Grammy Award Winning Peter Frampton & Cheap Trick

2015 Spotlight Shows:
June 19 - Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: The Two Man Group
June 26 - Brass Transit: Chicago Tribute
July 3 - MJ Live- The #1 Michael Jackson Tribute in the World!
July 24 - Queen Nation: Queen Tribute

Ticket Sale Dates are as follows:

2014 Series Ticket Holders can Renew thru Feb 27th
Previous Series Ticket Holders may purchase March 4th
New Series Ticket Holders On Sale March 5th
Individual Tickets On Sale March 13th.

For more information, visit the Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau website of The Fred website.

Bring Your Valentine To Peachtree City

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

Valentine’s Day weekend is approaching. Why not spend it in Peachtree City?

Book a night at one of our premiere hotels or award-winning conference centers—you are sure to find one that fits your Valentine budget—then let your romantic weekend begin!

Make a reservation at one our numerous restaurants. Many are promoting Valentine's Day specials, including the Wyndham Peachtree Hotel and Conference Center’s Valentine’s Day Seafood Buffet. 
  

The Wyndham Peachtree Hotel & Conference Center

Hop on board one of Peachtree City’s signature vehicles—a golf cart—and travel a few of our 90 miles of paved paths. Visit one of two Saturday morning farmer’s markets. Both carry locally grown seasonal produce, homemade breads, jams, jellies, local honey, grass-fed meats, goat cheese and much more.

Explore the nature trails of Flat Creek and Line Creek nature areas. Flat Creek, a 513-acre wetland, has a 1200-foot boardwalk and two viewing platforms. Line Creek, a 70-acre public preserve, offers a fishing dock on a small pond, a gazebo, and several miles of nature trails.

Sign up for the Saturday afternoon Southern Hollywood Film Tour. The entertaining 90-minute van ride through Fayette and Coweta counties points out filming locations for popular movies and television shows, like “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Fried Green Tomatoes,” and “The Walking Dead.”

Golf, tennis, bike, shop…they are all available when you visit Peachtree City. For more information, visit our website or call the Peachtree City Visitor’s Center at 678-216-0282.

Atlanta Track Club 5K/10K in Peachtree City Tomorrow!

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

Rain or Shine! The Atlanta Track Club comes bright and early to Peachtree City tomorrow for the second running event in its 2015 Atlanta Track Club Grand Prix Series. Hosted with the Peachtree City Running Club, the Peachtree City 5K & 10K will showcase the wonderful paths that meander through Peachtree City. The moderately hilly course winds through wooded areas and neighborhoods, over bridges, and through tunnels.

5K & 10K in PTC this Sat.

Whether you are coming to run or watch family and friends, we welcome you to spend the day in our beautiful town. The rain promises to let up, and the sun should be peaking out behind the clouds by noon. Rent a golf cart and travel around the paths at a leisurely pace. Eat at one of our many diverse restaurants. Shop at our village centers or The Avenue. Spend the night! We have a number of hotels and conference centers with rooms to fit any budget.

The running event begins at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, which is right next door to the Peachtree City Visitor’s Center. Stop by and we will help you plan your day. Take our virtual golf cart tour to learn more about our town. If there are seats left, you might be able to join our Southern Hollywood Film Tour, which leaves at 2pm!

Peachtree City Visitor's Center

For more information about Peachtree City, you also can visit our website at visitpeachtreecity.com.

For more information about the Peachtree City 5K & 10K, visit the Atlanta Track Club’s website at atlantatrackclub.org.

PTC Resident Lisa Kelly at The Fred This Saturday

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

Peachtree City is very proud of resident Lisa Kelly. The multi-platinum selling recording artist, singer, and actor hails from Dublin, Ireland, and is best known worldwide for her performances with Irish music phenomenon Celtic Women. 

Lisa Kelly at The Fred

Since moving to Peachtree City several years ago, she has opened the Lisa Kelly Voice Academy as well as the newly formed Dance Academy. Members of both, along with special international guests Paul Byron and Chloe Agnew, will join Lisa for her second concert at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater this year—the Lisa Kelly Celtic Christmas Concert. 

It is certain the hometown will turn out this Saturday evening for the concert, but we expect guests from far and wide who have enjoyed Celtic Women over the years to travel to Peachtree City to join us for this spectacular holiday program. The weather promises to be chilly but clear for this open air event. 

Special guests will perform with Lisa in the Celtic Christmas Concert.

There are still tickets available for the concert. If you are coming from out of town, there are rooms available at our hotels and conference centers, numerous locally owned and national chain restaurants, and shops galore to make it a real holiday weekend for you and your family. 

The gate opens at 3pm, and the concert begins at 4pm. For more information about tickets or the concert, visit amphitheater.org or call The Fred box office at 770-631-0630. For information about where to stay and what to do in Peachtree City, visit the CVB website at visitpeachtreecity.org.

December 6 is Peachtree City's Hometown Holiday!

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

The first weekend in December is here, and Peachtree City is ready to host its annual Hometown Holiday. It’s a wonderful evening of winter holiday fun for residents, their guests, and visitors to enjoy.

Santa arrives on the Plaza at 5:30

The event will begin at 5pm at City Hall Plaza with Santa’s arrival on the Plaza at 5:30. Children can line up to share their Wish List with Santa over the course of the evening. 

We have lots of fun activities to enjoy at Hometown Holiday, including children’s holiday crafts; making s’mores; and live musical performances by school choirs, Music Alive, and other local talent. The evening will conclude with the official lighting of the tree. 

Hometown Holiday also serves as an official Toys for Tots drop-off location to help provide Christmas gifts to local families in need. Attendees are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate at the event.

If you are visiting our town for this special event, why not spend the night? We have comfortable

Enjoy live musical performances!

hotels to fit every budget and plenty of shopping opportunities on Sunday to make a meaningful dent in your shopping list! That, with numerous places to eat, makes for a great holiday weekend outing. 

Visit the Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau website for more information on all the things there are to do in Peachtree City!

The Great Georgia Air Show, Oct. 11 - 12

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

If you’ve never been to The Great Georgia Air Show, make 2014 the year to go! Named a Top 20 event by the Southeastern Tourism Association, the air show takes place October 11-12 at Peachtree City’s Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field. 

Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 9am with performances until 4pm. This year's performers include Redline Airshows, Vertigo Air Shows, and Indy Boys Jet School Bus. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing will have its fleet of restored World War II-era aircraft, while the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation will provide Vietnam War-era helicopters. Delta Air Lines’ Pink 767 will do a flyby.

The GGAS takes to the skies this Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, at 5 pm, the gates will reopen for the night show. Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, Dan Buchanan Airshows, Otto the Helicopter, and Julie Clark’s Juice Plus T-34 are some of the performers who will take to the nighttime sky followed by a spectacular fireworks display. 

You'll find a wide range of activities, including a KidsZone, flight simulators, rides in warbirds, monster trucks, helicopters, a zip line, mechanical bull riding, and food and souvenir vendors. 

The Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s event, which benefits more than 40 area school and civic groups, as well as non-profit organizations and is organized, managed and staffed entirely this year by 300 unpaid volunteers. 

For a schedule of events and information on tickets and parking, see the event’s website at thegreatgeorgiaairshow.com or call the CVB Visitors Center at 678-216-0282. 

7th Annual International Fest & Dragon Boat Races

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

Drum beats will boom across Lake McIntosh this Saturday as paddlers compete to win in what has become Peachtree City’s signature event—the International Festival and Dragon Boat Races. From the lake’s beautiful shoreline, spectators can enjoy the competition as well as the International Festival’s entertainment, food, art, and cultural activities.

34 Dragon Boat teams will compete.

This year 34 dragon boat teams of 10 paddlers each will compete for top trophies. Teams are made up of friends, families, local municipalities, businesses, and industry, and numerous rivalries have grown over the years, making it a fun spectacle to watch. 

On stage, the opening ceremonies, which begin at 9am, will be followed by entertaining performances throughout the day. Performers include the Peachtree Wind Ensemble, Okinawan Dance Group, Taiko Drums, The Legacy Theatre, American Black Belt Academy, Omni International School, a traditional Chinese Dragon Dance and Lion Dance, Piccadilly Puppets, My Reptile Guys, The Kelly Porter Dance Academy and Rachel’s School of Dance.

In tents around the festival, artisans representing numerous cultures will display items and handwork, such as jewelry, toys, and clothing. Vendors will sell foods from all over the world, including Asia, India, China, Philippines and America.

The International Festival has food, artisans, & entertainment.

A popular area for the younger crowd is the Kids Korner, which will feature arts and crafts, inflatables, human water balls, and a balloon artist.

Hosted by The Rotary Club of Peachtree City and the Peachtree City Convention & Visitors Bureau, this 7th Annual International Festival & Dragon Boat Races will take place this Saturday, September 27th, 2014 from 9 am to 5 pm.

For more information, you can call the Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau at 678-216-0282 or visit ptcdragonboats.org.

We hope you will join us for what promises to be another fun-filled family event.

The Divas Run in Peachtree City!

By Nancy Price Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

This weekend Peachtree City is hosting one of its biggest events ever— the DIVAS® Half Marathon & 5K. With only a few days left for registration, we are expecting a sell-out race of 4,100.  Hundreds of girls and women from Peachtree City are participating as well as runners from over 40 states and 3 countries.

This also is a great community effort. We have nearly 200 volunteers supporting the event. Assignments range from handing out packets to manning water stations to serving champaign and delivering boas and tiaras to runners! 

DIVAS Half Marathon & 5K, Sept. 6.

This is a “Rain or Shine” event. There is a Health & Fitness Boutique and Packet Pick-up at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center on Thursday, September 4 from 4pm – 7pm and on Friday, September 5 from 11am – 8pm.

The race is bright and early Saturday, September 6. Runners in the DIVAS® 5K leave in two waves beginning at 7:15am. Runners in the DIVAS® Half Marathon leave in three waves beginning at 7:30am. Races begin and end at Shakerag Knoll on McIntosh Trail. 

An official post-race concert featuring Bret Michaels will take place at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater at 8pm. Tickets are still available and the public is invited. 

Bret Michaels performs at The Fred

Please come out and cheer on the runners at this national event!

There will be parking for participants and spectators at Cooper Lighting by Eaton on Highway 74 South. Free shuttles will run continuously between the parking area and the race site. Golf cart and handicapped parking will be available at Huddleston Elementary School. Street parking may be available around the race site, but parking is at your own risk. There will be road closures and no parking areas so plan accordingly.

The DIVAS® organization has this to say about the Peachtree City course:

“The courses begin and end at Shakerag Knoll at the McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex in the heart of Peachtree City. The run will begin right in the park and head out onto the beautiful tree lined streets. These routes will take you on a tour of the southern outdoor charm you envision when you think of Georgia. And did you know that Peachtree City is the Golf Cart Path capital of the world? You will get to experience some of those paths meandering through town and giving you a very picturesque and private running experience which local runners have been enjoying for years.”

Needless to say, we are extremely proud of the DIVAS® Half Marathon and 5K and the number of Peachtree City residents who are participating as either runners or volunteers. We welcome all spectators to come join in the fun! 

See the Visit Peachtree City website for detailed information on spending the day in Peachtree City.

Rock and Roll in Peachtree City

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

The Fred is going to rock this weekend when the Bon Jovi Tribute Band, Slippery When Wet, takes the stage! Officially authorized by Bon Jovi, this band performs shows that are the most attended and highest grossing of any Bon Jovi Tribute Band in the country.

Fronted by Bon Jovi look-alike, Jason Morey, the band takes exact live arrangements from some of Bon Jovi’s most popular tours. You’ll hear all of Bon Jovi’s top Billboard hits, and won’t believe the famous band is not on the stage in front of you.

The Fred is the perfect venue for this highly entertaining show. If you don’t have tickets yet, call The Fred box office at 770-631-0630 or go online at amphitheater.org. Tickets are $30 for reserve seats and $25 for the lawn. There are picnic tables as well as gold tables in front of the stage still available. 

While you’re at it, visit the CVB website. You’ll find information on accommodations and dining in Peachtree City. Make a weekend of it! We’d love to have you visit!

Romance and Michael Bolton This Weekend in Peachtree City

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

Why not make this a romantic weekend in Peachtree City? Stay at one of our fine hotels, rent a golf cart for a pleasant tour around town, shop, and dine. Top if off with a concert under the stars with Michael Bolton at The Fred, one of the premier outdoor concert venues in the Metro Atlanta area.

Singer, songwriter Bolton, who has won two Grammy awards for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance, performs Saturday, July 26. Bolton has sold between 50 and 60 million records. He earned a Grammy nomination for his soulful rendition of “Georgia on my Mind,” which he sang at Ray Charles’ induction into the Jazz Hall of Fame—and which we hope to her at The Fred! Numerous artists have sang Michael Bolton songs, and he has penned music with a diverse group of performers, ranging from Lady Gaga to Bob Dylan.

Michael Bolton performs at The Fred, July 26

Bolton’s opening act is acoustic artist Lauren Matthews, who will perform at 8pm. Bolton takes the stage at 9pm—just as the sun goes down and the candles start to glow at The Fred. 

Visit our website to make your plans or call us at the Visitors Center at 678-216-0282. We will be happy to give you suggestions that will make your weekend perfect. Tickets for the concert can be purchased at The Fred Box Office at 770-631-0630 or online at amphitheater.org. 

Bike Across Peachtree City!

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

According to new research shared by PHIT America—an organization that advocates increasing physical activity and fitness to improve the health of America—bicycling is among the most popular fitness activities in the United States. In fact, bicycling ranks #6 in the survey and boasts 41 million participants in 2013.

With over 90 miles of multi-use recreational and golf cart paths, Peachtree City is the perfect place to ride your bike! Our paths are a means of accessing almost any destination in Peachtree City. You can bike to parks, neighborhoods, and all recreational areas. You can hop on your bike from any hotel in town. Ride to restaurants or to shopping at any of our shopping villages.

Or just take a pleasant, relaxing ride. Bike from one end of town to another. Travel through wooded areas, wetlands, around lakes and golf courses, over bridges, and through tunnels. Explore our city from the seat of your bike and you will understand why we love our paths in Peachtree City—and our bikes. 

Visit our website for more about information about multi-use paths, biking, and other recreational activities in Peachtree City. 

Good Vibrations at The Fred!

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

This is one weekend of rock and roll hits that you won’t want to miss in Peachtree City! The Fred will be cranking out hits from two mega groups from the past on Friday, July 11, with Hotel California and on Saturday, July 12, with the Beach Boys. To add even more excitement, actor and ex-teen idol John Stamos will join the Beach Boys on stage!

John Stamos performs with The Beach Boys.

Hotel California, the original tribute band of the Eagles, takes the stage on Friday. This is the second year the group has played The Fred. They will perform all of the Eagles big hits with their iconic harmonies. They have been enjoyed by audiences at festivals and concerts around the world, and have shared the stage with the Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, REO Speedwagon and many others.

Hotel California performs Fri., July 11.

Reserved tickets are a reasonable $30 per seat and Picnic Tables ($210)  and Gold Tables ($240) are also still available for purchase. The opening act for Hotel California is singer/songwriter Winston Slade. He will take the stage at 8 pm, with Hotel California performing at 9 pm.

On Saturday night, The Beach Boys along with special guest John Stamos will hit the stage at 8 pm. There is no opening act so make sure you make plans to arrive early!

What better way to spend a hot summer night than grooving to all of the beach tunes you know so well? The Beach Boys first rode the waves of success in 1961 with their regional debut hit ‘Surfin.” By 1966, they had emerged as one of America’s top pop groups by releasing eleven top-10 singles in 5 years, including “Fun, Fun, Fun,”  “I Get Around,” “Help me Rhonda,” “California Girls,” and “Good Vibrations.”

The Beach Boys perform all their hits Sat., July 12.

The Beach Boys didn’t stop there. They released 29 full-length albums between 1962 and 1977, a dozen compilations and boxed sets, and numerous singles into the 90’s. The band’s biggest selling hit didn’t come until 1988 with “Kokomo.” The period between its release and the band’s first major album release “Good Vibrations” in 1966 is the longest span of time between number one records of any artist in history.

The Beach Boys were honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2001 Grammy Awards and by VH-1 which named 1966’s “Pet Sounds” as the #3 album in the Top 100 Albums in Rock n’ Roll History.

Tickets for this concert are extremely limited and range from $55-$75. All tables are sold out.

For ticket information for both concerts, call the Fred Box Office, 770-631-0630 or online at www.amphitheater.org. The Box Office is open M-F from 9 a.m – 5 pm, and day of show beginning at 3 pm.

Plan to spend the weekend! Visit the Peachtree City CVB website for detailed information on accommodations and dining options.

Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers at The Fred

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

Since the release of his first album in April 1886, Bruce Hornsby has created a musical life that has expanded far and wide to include a broad stylistic range of activity.

Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers at The Fred June 21

Hornsby, a thirteen-time Grammy nominee, has won three Grammys — beginning in 1987 for “Best New Artist” for his debut album The Way It Is; in 1989 for “Best Bluegrass Recording” for his version of his hit “The Valley Road” which appeared on the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “Will the Circle be Unbroken, Volume II; and with Branford Marsalis in 1993 for “Best Pop Instrumental Performance” for their song for the Barcelona Olympics, “Barcelona Mona.”

Hornsby’s thirteen albums have sold over 11 million copies worldwide. The title cut from “the Way It Is” was the most played song on American radio in 1987, winning the ASCAP “Song of the Year” award. In 1989, he co-wrote the classic “The End of the Innocence” with Don Henley, a Top 10 record for Henley.

Over the years, Hornsby has played on over a hundred records, including albums by Bob Dylan, Don Henley, the Grateful Dead, Bob Seger, Crosby stills and Nass, Stevie Nicks, Cowboy Junkies, Squeeze, Chaka Khan, Liquid Jesus, Bonnie Raitt, Shawn Colvin, Bela Fleck, Cling Black, Ricky Skaggs, Randy Scruggs, and Willie Nelson.

We are pleased to have Hornsby and his band, the Noisemakers, as part of our Summer Concert Series at The Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater on Saturday evening, June 21. We think you will enjoy the diversity of Hornsby’s music as well as the beautiful setting The Fred provides. 

Reserved seats are available and may be purchased online at amphitheater.org, or by calling the box office at 770-631-0630. You also can stop by to purchase them at 201 McIntosh Trial.

Gates open at 7pm, opening act Chessboxer goes on at 8pm, and Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers will take the stage at 9pm. Patrons are allowed to bring in their own coolers and food as well as have the opportunity to purchase food from The Fred concessionaire, Georgia Shrimp Company.

For a complete listing of all shows appearing this season at The Fred, visit www.amphitheater.org. 

June's 1st Weekend Offers Events for PTC Visitors

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

The first full weekend in June delivers lots of reasons for visiting Peachtree City! 

Friday Night, June 6 — The up and coming new group Beyond 5 is in concert at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater. When I first heard Beyond 5 perform at a music conference in Nashville, I knew we had to bring them to Peachtree City. They are extremely talented and could possibly reach “one Direction” popularity. This family night concert includes performances by local singer songwriter Paige McCauley and the McIntosh High School Chorus. Gates open at 6:30pm. You can purchase tickets at the box office at 770-631-0630. 

Beyond 5 performs at The Fred June 6

Saturday Morning, June 7 — The Peachtree City Running Club and Tri-PTC will host a marathon relay competition at Drake Field. Teams of four runners will combine to run the marathon. Each participant runs a 10k. Even if you're not running, come out to join the fun cheering on the runners. The race begins at 7am. Go to the Peachtree City Running Club’s website for more information. 

Saturday Night, June 7 — B98.5FM’s “B" at the Movies program presents “Frozen” on a big screen under the stars at Drake Field between Lake Peachtree and the Peachtree City Library. Movie goers can bring picnic baskets, coolers, lawn chairs, and blankets. Concessions also are available until halfway through the movie. The movie is free and begins at dusk. 

Frozen shown at Drake Field June 7

Saturday Night, June 7 — Night Fever, the world’s number one production of the early 70s and disco era music of the Bee Gees, performs at The Fred. The Bee Gees span over 50 years of hit songs and have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Night Fever plays it all and sounds note for note like the Bee Gees —How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, More Than a Woman, Jive Talking, How Deep is Your Love, You Should Be Dancing, Stayin’ Alive, and more! Gates open at 6:30pm. You can purchase tickets at the box office at 770-631-0630. 

Night Fever performs at The Fred June 7

Sat and Sun, June 7-8 — The 6th annual Southern Alliance Girls LaCrosse Tournament will be held at the PTC Baseball/Soccer Complex and at Meade Fields. This tournament is for southern travel teams to come together and play in front of southern college coaches. Come out and enjoy some great lacrosse action. For more information, go to the SAT LaCrosse website. 

As always in Peachtree City, you will find wonderful, diverse restaurants; accommodations to fit every budget; upscale shopping; and miles of multi-use path for biking and golf carting! For more information, call the Peachtree City Visitors Center at 678-216-0282 or visit the Visit Peachtree City website!

Gladys Knight Opens Summer Concert Series at The Fred

By Nancy Price, Executive Director Peachtree City CVB

Gladys Knight has been belting out her own brand of Pop, R&B, and Adult Contemporary hits since the 1960s. This Saturday night, May 17, the Georgia native and seven-time Grammy winner brings her iconic performance to the Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater. 

Concert goers will be treated to such hits as “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “You’re the Best that Ever Happened to Me,” and “Neither One of Us.”

Gladys Knight

Ms. Knight’s performance is particularly special because it officially opens The Fred’s 20 Year Anniversary Season of the summer concert series under the stars. 

Well-known local jazz musician, Toni Byrd, will open for Ms. Knight. Ms. Byrd can be seen performing at The Georgia Shrimp Company in Peachtree City on a regular basis.

A limited number of reserved seats are available and may be purchased online at The Fred's website or by calling the box office at 770-631-0630. You also can stop by to purchase them at 201 McIntosh Trial.

Gates open at 7pm, Ms. Byrd goes on at 8pm, and Ms. Knight will take the stage at 9pm. Patrons are allowed to bring in their own coolers and food as well as have the opportunity to purchase food from The Fred concessionaire, Georgia Shrimp Company. 

For a complete listing of all shows appearing this season at The Fred, visit amphitheater.org.