Barrow Today for Saturday, June 2: Winder Summerfest Winding Down this Weekend

Summerfest will run from noon to 11 p.m. today and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday.

For Barrow County residents who haven't yet checked out Winder's summer carnival — and for those who want seconds and thirds of this year's Summerfest — today and Sunday mark the final two days of food, games, rides, excitement and thrills. Summerfest will run from noon to 11 p.m. today and 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Click here to download a discount ticket — $5 off the regular $25 ticket price —from the Winder Summerfest website. Also check out photos from this year's event on the Summerfest Facebook page.  What is your all-time favorite carnival ride and "guilty pleasure" carnival food? Tell us in comments.  --- Today's forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  --- Tonight'…

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City Spotlight

Summerfest Rocks Winder This Week and Next

Now through June 3, the city welcomes the return of its popular carnival and music festival rolled into one.

Although summer doesn’t officially begin until the summer solstice at 7:09 p.m. June 20, between the exciting conclusion of the 2011-12 school year for Barrow County students and the onset of Memorial Day weekend, we can all agree that the unofficial launch of summer occurs this week. What better time than now to host a family-friendly, entertaining carnival and music festival rolled into one?  The city of Winder welcomes the return of Summerfest, now through June 3. After debuting last year to rave reviews from residents, Winder brings back this event dedicated to fun for the whole family, featuring food, games, rides, excitement, thrills and music. Oh, and did we mention there will be rides? Hosted next to the Winder Community Center …

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Discount Tickets for Opening Night of Winder Summerfest Available through Tuesday

Discount tickets are available before noon Tuesday, May 22.

Don't pay full price to attend opening night of this year's Winder Summerfest.  Discount tickets for the May 23 opening — and May 24 — are available for purchase at Winder City Hall. Tickets are $25, but residents can pay just $16 if purchasing before noon on Tuesday, May 22.  The event, which will include food, games, rides and music, will run from May 23 through June 3 at Jug Tavern Park next door to the Winder Community Center.  For more information, view the Winder Summerfest listing in Barrow Patch's events calendar. What are you most looking forward to about this year's summer carnival in Winder? Tell us in comments.  Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.

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Discount Tickets Available for Opening Night of Winder Summerfest

Tickets can be purchased at Winder City Hall.

Planning to attend opening night of this year's Winder Summerfest? Don't pay full price for admission!  Discount tickets for the May 23 opening are available for purchase at Winder City Hall. Tickets are $25, but residents will pay just $16 if purchasing before noon on Tuesday, May 22.  The event, which will include food, games, rides and music, will run from May 23 through June 3 at Jug Tavern Park next door to the Winder Community Center.  For more information, view the Winder Summerfest listing in Barrow Patch's events calendar. What's your favorite part of a summer carnival? Tell us in comments.  Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “like” us on Facebook.

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Ready to Ride: Summerfest Kicks Off in Winder

Carnival rides, games and food come to Barrow.

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Carnival Rolls into Winder

The city's inaugural SummerFest opens Wednesday, May 25.

Pieces of colorful carnival rides sat waiting for assembly Tuesday afternoon at Jug Tavern Park — pieces that will come together to create the carnival for an inaugural event in the city of Winder. Winder SummerFest will kick off at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, with rides, games, food and more. The event will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday and noon to 10 p.m. Monday.  Advance tickets can be purchased for $12 at Winder City Hall. Tickets at the gate are $20. Find out more about this event.

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