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Cartersville-Bartow
County
Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
PO Box 200397
Cartersville GA 30120 USA
Toll free from US and
Canada 1-800-733-2280
Telephone 770-387-1357
The
local welcome center is
located in the restored railroad
Depot
at One Friendship Plaza in
downtown Cartersville, Georgia
accessible
from Interstate 75
Exit 288. |
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Duck Week: Duck Derby Seven Festival - Surfin' Safari
Website
May 17, 2008
Riverside Park Day Use Area, Cartersville, Georgia
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Each year in May, Advocates for Children, a local non-profit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, races tens of thousands of "adopted" rubber ducks down the Etowah River to the finish line. The grand prize winner claims a new car! Many other fabulous prizes donated by local businesses are awarded. There are arts and crafts vendors, a Kids Korner, entertainment and fun for all ages. This year's theme is Surfin' Safari! Its' all about the beach - tropical shirts, grass skirts, and "Hanging Ten!" Admission to the festival is free. The rubber ducks hit the water at 2:30 and winners are announced at 4:00. Don't miss out! Adopt your duck today! All proceeds benefit Advocates for Children. For more information or a complete list of prizes click Website.
Riverside Park Day Use Area, Cartersville, Georgia
Directions
I-75 Exit 285, go west, then right traveling north on US 41. Turn right on Allatoona Dam Road. OR I-75 Exit 288, go south (due west) on GA 113, at 2nd traffic light turn left or southbound on US 41. Go approximately 1.5 miles, turn left onto Allatoona Dam Road.
Address
513 Allatoona Dam Road SE
Cartersville GA 30121
770-387-1143
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