ABC’s of Planning a Family Reunion

Gwinnett offers numerous activities for your next reunion, including Gwinnett Braves games.

Now’s the time to get a jump on planning your family reunion for next summer! Not sure where to start? Attend the free ABC’s of Planning A Family Reunion Workshop on Friday, October 14th at 9:30am. The workshop will take place at George Pierce Park Community Center (55 Buford Highway, Suwanee, GA 30024).

This workshop hosted by the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau (GCVB) gives you the opportunity to meet with local facilities, caterers, genealogists, parks, hotels and attractions.  Learn about what steps to take first in planning, how to get your family involved and hear the about latest trends in family reunions. Meet Cricket Elliott Leeper of the GCVB and learn about the many complimentary services offered by the GCVB including visitor bags, finding discounted hotel room blocks and assistance with itinerary ideas.

You must RSVP to Cricket Elliott Leeper at celliott@gcvb.org or call 770-814-6049 to attend. Free lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the presentation and there will be prizes given away!

2011 Gwinnett County Fair

Where can you go to win a goldfish, see beautiful pageant queens compete, get a glimpse a bearded lady and see award-winning goats all in one place? Ah yes, the Gwinnett County Fair, the annual tradition of cotton candy, ferris wheels and fried Snickers bars is back! The annual Gwinnett County Fair is here through Sunday, September 25th. Gwinnett County Fair Grounds are located at 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. Parking is free and admission for adults is $5, $2 for kids 6-12 and FREE for children under 6.

New this year, the Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show at 7pm and 9pm each night. Ride all the rides you want for just $20 plus the cost of admission. Click here for schedule details.

My best memory of the Gwinnett County Fair is riding the Gravitron (the spaceship looking “thing” that spins so fast, that you can hang upside down or sideways along the walls) and eating all the “fair food” (funnel cakes, anyone)?

So, what is your favorite memory of the Gwinnett County Fair?

Freebies for Foodies!

"Like" Visit Gwinnett County today to win great prizes!

“Like” Visit Gwinnett County on Facebook today for chances to win gift cards to some of Gwinnett’s BEST restaurants! We have photo and trivia contests where winners are awarded gift cards. Today, we gave away $30 to Kurt’s Bistro! Congrats to Margaret Morgan! Want in on the fun? Like us today! www.facebook.com/visitgwinnett

GRW: Kurt’s Bistro

Kurt's Bistro in DuluthKurt's offers the best in German and European cuisine.

Kurt’s Bistro has been offering Southern hospitality and European charm to the metro Atlanta area since 1985 and they have been a part of Gwinnett Restaurant Week for 6 years. The primarily German restaurant’s dinner menu includes Swiss Fondue, Twin Fried Lobster Tails, Classic Wienerschnitsel and Tuscan Vegetarian Pasta. Kurt’s is also now serving Germany’s Premium Bier Krombacher, check it out during Oktoberfest at Kurt’s!

GRW: Adam’s Restaurant & Piano Bar

Adam's Restaurant and Piano Bar in Buford, GA

Tucked away on the historic streets of Buford in northern Gwinnett lies Adam’s Restaurant and Piano Bar. Adam’s opened in December 2010 and has continued to shine as one of the many hidden jewels of Gwinnett. We are so excited to have Adam’s on board for 2011 Gwinnett Restaurant Week! Read the delectable offerings here!

Bar at Adam's

Adam’s refined menu boasts everything from appetizers like Oysters Rockefeller and Baked Stuffed Quail to entrees like Mediterranean Chicken Penne and Beef Tenderloin Filet. The restaurant’s wine list showcases 2 Georgia wineries (Frogtown and Wolf Mountain) and numerous options that will please expert and novice wine drinkers alike.

Adam's Restaurant and Piano Bar owner, Adam Kantback

Adam’s is locally owned and professionally managed by Adam Kantback. Adam knows his way around a kitchen with over 30 years of culinary and restaurant experience under his belt.  Adam initially studied and refined his passion for food in Sweden and Europe.  He previously owned and operated three restaurants in Charlotte, North Carolina:  Adam’s at Ballantyne, The Bridge Cafe and La Bibliotheque, which received the AAA Four Diamond Award 15 years in a row.

 Adam’s is located at 15 E. Main Street in downtown Buford. 678-745-0379