Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day with live music and an outdoor picnic at Paradise Garden in Summerville on Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on the outdoor lawn. The live music will be from 1-3 p.m. weather permitting.
Participants may pack their favorite picnic, folding lawn chairs, or picnic blanket for the lovely lawn to enjoy an afternoon of live music by Clark Jones and the Big City String Band. You may reserve a picnic table in advance by calling (706) 808-0800, though tables are limited.
Admission for Paradise Garden members and Chattooga County residents is free. General admission for not-yet-members is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+), $5 for students, and children under 12 are free. Leashed four-legged friends are welcome.
The Paradise Garden is at 200 North Lewis St. in Summerville, Ga. Email info@paradisegardenfoundation.org or call (706) 808-0800 for more information.
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