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Five Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 30-Oct. 2

These are our pick for things to do in and around Barrow this weekend — festivals, a bluegrass event and a book sale.

1. 

  • When and where: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the
  • Why go: To peruse thousands of book titles for treasures to take home and support the work of the Winder Friends of the Library
  • Cost: Free admission — book prices range from $.50 for paperbacks to $1 for hardbacks

2. 

  • When and where: Races start at 8 a.m. and the Fall Festival runs from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville
  • Why go: To enjoy great activities for the whole family while supporting autism organizations in Georgia that work to bring the community together in learning more about the autism spectrum
  • Cost: Tickets for festival activites are $1 each or $10 for 12; race registration is $10 for the Tot Trot, $20 for the Fun Run, $25 for the 5K and $35 for the 10K

3. 

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  • When and where: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at in Winder
  • Why go: To enjoy arts and crafts booths, great food, great Christian music, the youth group pumpkin patch and the totally free KidZone
  • Cost: Free admission

4. 

  • When and where: 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday on the Square in downtown Lawrenceville
  • Why go: To enjoy this outdoor event featuring great barbecue and ribs along with cold beverages, live rock music, a kids zone, arts and crafts and a rib and burger eating contest
  • Cost: Free admission — food pricing varies

5. 

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  • When and where: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at in Winder
  • Why go: To listen or join in as members of the local Southeastern Bluegrass Association hold their monthly pickin’ session
  • Cost: Free to attend

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