The Monroe County Bicentennial Celebration culminated in a two-day festival on the Courthouse Square in Forsyth, GA on Saturday, September 25-26, 2021. Exhibits included local artisan crafts, food and drink, concerts on the stage, etc. A year-long historical exhibit was on display in the lobby of the Monroe County Administration Building with the theme changing each month.
Thank you to everyone who made this celebration a success.
Monroe County Bicentennial Weekend Events
Saturday, September 25th
Car Show Cruise-In
10am – 2pm on Saturday, Sept. 25
Fine Arts Center. Cars of all types and ages. Free admission.
Arts and Crafts Fair
10am – 6pm on Saturday, Sept. 25
Downtown Forsyth. Artisans, handmade crafts, and festival food. Free admission. View Map
Kids’ Corner
10am – 11pm on Saturday, Sept. 25
Downtown Forsyth. Inflatables, obstacle courses, pony rides and other activities. Tickets available. View Map
Entertainment
10am – 11pm on Saturday, Sept. 25
Downtown Forsyth. Area musicians, living history performers, dancers, and entertainers showcase their talents for the festival crowd. Free admission. View Map
Courthouse Self-Guided Tour
10am – 5pm on Saturday, Sept. 25
Historical Monroe County Courthouse open for self-guided tours. Free admission.
Shane Bridges Band
12:30pm – 1pm on Saturday, Sept. 25
Downtown Forsyth. Free admission.
Governor Brian Kemp Bicentennial Proclamation
1pm – 1:30pm on Saturday, Sept. 25
Downtown Forsyth. Governor Brian Kemp and local dignitaries present the proclamation for Monroe County’s 200th Anniversary. Highlights include an aircraft formation flyover.
Shane Bridges Band 2nd Show
1:30pm – 2pm on Saturday, Sept. 25
Downtown Forsyth. Free admission.
Forsyth City Hall Open House
2pm – 2:30pm on Saturday, Sept. 25
Downtown Forsyth. Governor Kemp and dignitaries host a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour.
The Swag Band
6:30pm – 8:15pm on Saturday, Sept. 25
Downtown Forsyth. Free admission.
Tony Orlando
7:30pm – 9pm on Saturday, Sept. 25
Fine Arts Center. Tickets online or at the door.
The Soul Purpose Band
8:30pm to 11pm on Saturday, Sept. 25
Downtown Forsyth. Free admission.
Sunday, September 26th
Arts and Crafts Fair
11am – 5pm on Sunday, Sept. 26
Downtown Forsyth. Artisans, handmade crafts, and festival food. Free admission. View Map
Kids’ Corner
11am – 5pm on Sunday, Sept. 26
Downtown Forsyth. Inflatables, obstacle courses, pony rides and other activities. Tickets available. View Map
Entertainment
11am – 5pm on Sunday, Sept. 26
Downtown Forsyth. Area musicians, living history performers, dancers, and entertainers. Historical Courthouse open for tours. Free admission. View Map
Time Capsule Ceremony
2pm – 3pm on Sunday, Sept. 26
Downtown Forsyth. Community representatives from all over Monroe County present items to inter in the Bicentennial Time Capsule. Also, see items displayed from the unearthed Sesquicentennial Time Capsule at the Rose Theater. View Map
