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Your Henry County Weekend Guide
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Summer is here. Friday night, Heritage Park opens its first-ever Food Truck Frenzy Fundraiser: food trucks, live music, family activities, and a good cause, all in one place. Saturday, KEM brings R&B royalty to VyStar while the All Ford Show rolls into McDonough. The Georgia Renaissance Festival closes its season in Fairburn, and Conyers hosts a Cajun block party just up the road. Three packed days.
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This Weekend
Weekend Lineup 🦅👁️
Friday, May 29
⭐ Friday Spotlight
Food · Family · McDonough
Henry County kicks off the holiday weekend the right way. Heritage Park fills up with food trucks, live music, Rec N Roll activities, and good people doing something good. This is the first edition of a monthly series, and it’s free to attend. Bring the family, grab a plate, and put some money toward a local cause while you’re at it.
📍 Heritage Park, 101 Lake Dow Rd, McDonough
🕓 4–9 PM
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
🎶 Live Music
McDonough
Food trucks, community, and a good cause in one Friday evening spot. Proceeds benefit A Friend’s House, a local organization serving Henry County families in need. Right at Heritage Park. Easy in, great food, all for something worthwhile.
Stockbridge
A Stockbridge-based junior golf program introducing middle and high school students to the game this weekend. If you’ve got a kid who’s been curious about golf, this is a low-pressure on-ramp. Register at littlepandagolf.com or call 470-430-6153.
Saturday, May 30
⭐ Saturday Spotlight
R&B & Neo-Soul · Stockbridge
KEM is one of those artists whose voice stops you mid-sentence. The Detroit-born R&B and neo-soul icon built his catalog on slow, soulful love songs that feel timeless. Quiet storms for grown folks who’ve earned a Saturday night out. Joining him is Anthony David, the Savannah-born acoustic neo-soul singer with the kind of laid-back cool that pairs perfectly with a warm Georgia evening. This is a real night out, right here in Stockbridge. Dress up. Enjoy it.
📍 4650 N Henry Blvd, Stockbridge
🕗 8PM
🎟 From $129
🌧 Rain or shine, no refunds
McDonough
Southern Stangs of Georgia brings out an all-Ford car show, headlined by a live unveiling of the Mustang GTD, Ford’s track-focused supercar. Awards for Best of Show, Best GTD, and People’s Choice. Right at Sweet Auburn BBQ in McDonough. Free to attend, and the kind of show that photographs beautifully.
Stockbridge
Councilman Antwan Cloud is calling District 2 to show up. Bring gloves and community spirit. Two hours Saturday morning that make a real, visible difference in the neighborhood. Questions? Call 678-833-3348 or email rrawls@stockbridgega.org.
McDonough
For the Dead Heads in the county: this one’s for you. DeadCetera brings the full Grateful Dead experience to Southern Roots. Doors open at 6PM. Show starts at 9. Tie-dye optional, good vibes required.
Cajun Beats & Eats Festival
Worth the Trip
Conyers
Creole and Cajun cuisine from local restaurants and food trucks, live music, a makers market, and kids’ activities. About 20 minutes from most of Henry County. Wraps up early enough to catch a show back home.
Georgia Renaissance Festival: Legends of the Fae
Worth the Trip
Fairburn
The 2026 season wraps this weekend with Legends of the Fae: mythical creatures, magical storytelling, three jousting tournaments, 14 live stages, and 200 artisans across 32 acres. Buy tickets online only. No gate sales. See Sunday’s entry for why this weekend matters.
Sunday, May 31
⭐ Sunday Spotlight · Last Day of the Season
Final Day · Fairburn, GA
Today is the last day of the Georgia Renaissance Festival’s 2026 season. These gates close this afternoon and don’t reopen until next spring. If you haven’t made it out yet this year, this is your last chance. Jousting tournaments, 14 live stages, 200 craft artisans, roasted turkey legs, flower crowns, and characters who take the whole thing wonderfully seriously. The Legends of the Fae theme closes the season with magical storytelling and mythical creatures front and center. About 40 minutes from McDonough. Children 5 and under are free. Get tickets online before you leave. No gate sales.
📍 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Rd, Fairburn
🕙 10:30AM–6PM
🎟 $25.95–$32.95
🆓 Kids 5 & under free
🅿️ Free Parking
Budget Friendly
Free & Almost Free 🎟️
McDonough
Food trucks, community, and a good cause all in one Friday evening. Proceeds benefit A Friend’s House, a local organization serving Henry County families in need. Right at Heritage Park.
McDonough
All-Ford car show with a live Mustang GTD unveiling. Awards for Best of Show, Best GTD, and People’s Choice. Free to attend. Bring a camera.
Stockbridge
Councilman Antwan Cloud is calling District 2 to show up. Bring gloves, two hours, and community spirit. Questions? Call 678-833-3348.
Henry County
Henry County just cut the ribbon on 43 acres of riverfront trails, a 2.4-mile walking path with boardwalk and pedestrian bridge, and a kayak launch. Twenty years in the making and it’s finally open. The perfect free summer Saturday for anyone with a kayak, a dog, or just a pair of shoes. Full story in the Henry County section below.
Flower fields, fresh-baked goods, homemade ice cream, and summer u-pick. Right here in McDonough. Easy, family-friendly, no reservations needed. Pair it with a stop on the Square afterward.
Adults run $25.95–$32.95, but kids under 6 are free and parking is always free. For a full day of jousting, artisans, and entertainment, the family value is hard to beat. Buy tickets online before you go.
Live Music
Concerts This Weekend 🎵
McDonough
Fronted by Atlanta radio personality English Nick. Arena rock classics, full energy, summer’s first Friday night. Doors open at 6PM.
KEM & Anthony David
R&B · Soul
Stockbridge
Neo-soul and R&B royalty. KEM’s silky catalog paired with Anthony David’s acoustic cool. A Saturday night worth dressing up for.
McDonough
The full Grateful Dead experience in McDonough. Doors open at 6PM. Get there early and find your spot.
Where to Eat
Henry County Table 🍽️
Summer weekends are made for dining out. Whether you’re looking for a proper night out or a quick bite before the show, Henry County’s table has a seat for you.
🍽️ Restaurant Spotlight · McDonough
Historic Square · Fine Dining
Right on the historic McDonough Square, Pandora is doing something genuinely different. Award-winning chefs Juwan Rice and Carlos Brown cook where Southern soul and Lowcountry tradition meet global technique. Premium steaks, fresh seafood, handcrafted cocktails, and a room that feels like a real night out. The kind of restaurant that makes you proud Henry County has it. Reservations recommended.
McDonough
4.5 stars and 2,100+ reviews. All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ with 20+ proteins and a grill at every table. Bring a group, clear your schedule, and cook your own dinner. One of the best value experiences in the county right now.
McDonough
Tex-Mex breakfast and brunch with actual flavor. Breakfast tacos, carne asada skillets, and house-made jalapño crema that changes the morning. A great Saturday or Sunday stop before you head out for the day.
McDonough
New York slices done right, without the flight. DaVinci’s brings real NY-style pies to McDonough. Big folds, proper crust, and toppings that don’t quit. Open Fri-Sat until 10 PM and Sunday from noon. Worth every bite.
McDonough
NYC bagels in McDonough. SDK’s ships in real New York bagels, runs 18 syrup flavors, and builds house-made cold foam drinks that hit different on a summer morning. The Bagel Lox is the move.
McDonough
The same spot hosting Saturday’s All Ford Show is worth pulling into for a proper meal. Sweet Auburn brings Atlanta’s beloved BBQ tradition south to Jonesboro Road. Smoked meats, real sides, and food that belongs at a car show. Show up Saturday. Stay for lunch.
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Summer starts now. Go find something worth talking about Monday morning.
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