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Concerts to shopping….. golf, spa or dragon boat races on Lake Peachtree, the Wyndham Peachtree has it all. Enjoy your visit to Peachtree City and participate in a myriad of stellar Atlanta area events and recreational opportunities. Consult our Atlanta event calendar to learn about fun events taking place during your stay.
Concerts at The Frederick Brown Amphitheater 2010
 Gloria Gaynor and The Village People (May 15, 2010)
Cheap Trick (Jun. 5, 2010)
America with special guest Christopher Cross (Jun. 26, 2010)
Boz Scaggs (Jul. 10, 2010)
B-52s (Jul. 24, 2010)
Jose Feliciano (Aug. 7, 2010)
Spotlight Concerts
June 19th, Oh What a Night! A musical tribute to the music of Franki Valli and the Four Seasons. The professional N.Y. cast includes Taylor Buice, Scott Gofta, Chris Murrah and Jared Bradshaw. The musical director and arranger is Aaron Gandy, originally from Fayetteville.
July 2 will bring the “Party Band of the South”, the Swingin’ Medallions back to the Fred. The group’s signature high-energy style delights audiences of all ages. Their act, as well as their music, is indeed timeless. The band was founded in 1962 by John McElrath and now includes his two sons, Shawn and Shane.
July 9 The Fred will again host the World Classic Rockers! This dynamic group is without a doubt the world’s greatest all-star rock n’ roll band featuring original members of Toto, Steppenwolf, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Boston, Journey and Santana!
Also back by popular demand that day will be the World Classic Rockers On-Stage Pass-The Ultimate Rock Fantasy Camp. Local musicians will have the opportunity to apply for a chance to perform on stage that night with the band. Call the Fred Box Office at 770-631-0630 for an application or email nprice@amphtiheater.org. for further information.
September 24, “The Rat Pack is Back” will transform the Fred stage to the Sands Hotel Copa Room, with some of Las Vegas most famous entertainers and their live 12 piece big band. Now in its 11th smash year with over 4500 performances in over 34 states and 3 foreign countries the Rat Pack promises to be favorite for young and old.
The Legacy Theatre 2010 Season
Baby: A Musical (Apr. 17- May 2, 2010)
Miss Nelson is Missing: Children’s Musical (May 1, 2010)
Annie (Jul. 9 – Aug. 1, 2010)
Southern Living Idea House
Southern Living Magazine has chosen The Historic Senoia Project Gin Property as the site of its 2010 Idea House.
Construction is underway, and the Idea House is scheduled to be completed and open to the public from June 2010
through December 15th, 2010.
“With the growing attention on small town life and family-oriented, walkable communities, we set our sights on finding
a historic town under revitalization,” said Kristen Payne, Director Southern Living Homes Group.
July 4 Celebration
Peachtree City’s extensive fireworks over Lake Peachtree are visible from The Wyndham. Show begins at dark.
The Dragon Boat Races and International Festival
The fourth annual festival will be held in the latter part of September at the Peachtree City’s Drake Field. It will be a fun-filled day of Dragon boat racing as well as an international festival of food and entertainment.
NASCAR
The Atlanta Motor Speedway, one of the most fan-friendly tracks on the circuit, has great tailgating, features plenty of three wide racing and there’s not a bad seat in the house. Located in Hampton, Ga, just 20 minutes south of Peachtree City.
Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival - September 18 &19, 2010
This will be the 33rd Annual Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival. All arts & crafts must be hand made or hand crafted. Come find jewelry, scarves, mosaic work, pottery, candles, soaps, wood work, plants, and much much more. 100+ vendors, plenty of food and a designated children's area.
Tyrone Founders Day - September 18 & 19, 2010
This year the city of Tyrone will be celebrating the 33rd Founders Day. The theme is "Tyrone, Saluting Our Veterans!" 33 Years of Fun! The Festival will be held at Handley Park. This includes the carnival, vendors, entertainment and fireworks. The car show will be at Shamrock Park. The parade will begin at 11:00am and proceed along Senoia Road from Arrowood Drive to Handley Road, where it will disband.
Great Georgia Airshow - October 9 & 10, 2010
Precision parachuting, gravity-defying jets, thundering jet trucks and vintage warbirds mark the 12th edition of the Great Georgia Airshow to be held at Falcon Field in Peachtree City.
Recreation:
The Wyndham Peachtree boasts tennis, racquetball, sand volleyball, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools, as well as spa facilities. But if your thirst for competition is up, Peachtree City and nearby Atlanta have much to offer for the tennis, running and biking aficionado. Enjoy over 80 miles of golf cart paths.
Peachtree City Tennis Center
Peachtree City hosts world-class tennis events at the center.
Peachtree City Running Club
The second largest running club in metro Atlanta, Peachtree City’s group hosts regular Grand Prix events (5K, 10K or 15K runs, mostly on weekends.) and marathons.
Darkside Running Club
Local to Peachtree City, Darkside Running Club hosts marathons and lists other marathons, 50K and extreme running events in the Southeast.
Tri Peachtree City
Try a triathlon for youth, international or sprint. Visit their website for information on dates and registration.
Peachtree City BMX
Qualifiers are held in Peachtree City at the William L Davis Facility. Check out the website for dates and details. Classes and recreational riding available.
Bicycles Unlimited
Besides their retail location in Peachtree City, Bicycles Unlimited provides local ride schedules, and sponsors weekly rides.
Trek Bicycle Stores of GA
Several rides a week are held at this Peachtree City retail location. Also, a listing of suggested bike trails and paths is on the website.
Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center
The Wyndham Peachtree pool is large, but sometimes professionals or hobbyists want a 25-yard competitive swimming pool, and the aquatic center has some open swim hours available at a nominal cost.
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