Wednesday, July 3

Celebrating the birth of the United States takes center stage at the 13th annual “Patriotism at The Post” concert and fireworks show slated to take place at historic Barnhardt Circle in Fort Oglethorpe on Wednesday, July 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The festivities include Tabernacle Big Band’s patriotic concert and sing-a-long, Chalk Art festival, food, kid’s activities, arts and crafts vendors and the naming of the Most Patriotic Boy and Girl winner, followed by fireworks at dark. Children, age 10 and younger, can compete by dressing in their best patriotic outfit showing off their best red-white-and-blue with prizes awarded. Boy Scout Troop 316 from Flintstone will present the colors at the opening ceremony prior to the concert. Patriotism at The Post is organized by the Fort Oglethorpe Tourism Association and is free to attend. A $5 per car donation is asked to park on the polo field to help cover the cost of the fireworks. Local businesses supporting Patriotism at The Post are NGEMC Operation Round-up and First Volunteer Bank. Concessions include barbecue, hot dogs, drinks, Repici Ice, cotton candy, kettle corn and pork rinds. Liberty Baptist Church is sponsoring kid’s activities and games and Apex Inflatables will have bounce houses for the kids to enjoy for a charge. CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia is providing shuttle service for those who need extra help getting onto the polo field.

Want to show off your artistic talent for all to see? If you answered “yes.” then mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 3, and be ready to create your chalk art masterpiece on Barnhardt Circle in Fort Oglethorpe as part of “Patriotism at The Post.” All artists, professional and amateur, students and the community are encouraged to join in and show their creative side by chalking on Barnhardt Circle. Community space and chalk will be available for anyone who just wants to be a part of all the fun. The theme for this year’s chalk art event is “America the Beautiful.” Judging will take place at 8 p.m., with the winners announced and awards presented before the fireworks show. To learn more, visit the Georgia Chalk Artist Guild event page and register online at http://www.gachalkartists. org/event/patriotism-at-thepost/. Each artist will have a 6-foot-by-6-foot square to work with. Those wanting to compete for prizes must register at the information table. A basic palette of chalk will be available at no charge. Artists are encouraged to bring their own chalk and equipment to use. Community space and chalk will be available for anyone who just wants to be a part of all the fun. Judging will take place at 8 pm, with the winners announced and awards presented before the fireworks show. For more information contact chris@6thcavalrymuseum. com or call 706-861-2860.