Juliette Opry House
Can’t remember the last time that you stopped and listened to the music? Do your dancing shoes have dust on them? Dust off your shoes, grab your favorite partner and head to Juliette and spend the evening listening to live music and dancing the night away.
Monroe County Fine Arts Center
Check out the latest in live entertainment at the Monroe County Fine Arts Center. The 1,200-seat auditorium has room to give performances and host cultural and educational events. Interested in the venue space? The seating capacity is 1,200. This venue features a state-of-the-art grand atrium-style reception area and a 5,000-square-foot stage.For more information contact: Kari […]
Rose Theater
The Rose Theater is home to The Backlot Players, a non-profit community theater group. The Backlot Players host a five-show season every year. This restored Art-Deco theater is a step back in time! The building, originally a storehouse, then became the Pioneer Picture Show and was gifted to the Backlot Players to make their permanent […]
Festive Fun in Forsyth | Celebrate Forsythia 2024!
It is time for our annual Forsythia Festival held March 9-10, 2024, in downtown Forsyth! This free, family-fun event features a two-day arts-and-crafts show and music with plenty of activities leading up to the festival to get you in the spirit—a 5K, car show, food trucks and much more. (In particular, not to miss is […]
Why Locals Love Forsyth—There’s No Place Like Home!
Each month, we highlight the individuality, character and charm of Forsyth, the place we call home. But don’t just take our word for it! This month in honor of Valentine’s Day, we asked area locals to share with us why they love Forsyth. What better way to showcase the sense of love that fills the […]
Bald Eagles Near Forsyth? You Bet!
Few moments are more awe-inspiring than witnessing Bald Eagles soaring gracefully overhead or perched on branches. The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a beautifully magnificent bird of prey native to North America and serves as our national bird and symbol of the United States. In fact, Bald Eagles are found in every U.S. state except […]
New Year, New Stories to Tell
We’ve wrapped up 2023, friends. And before us are the untouched possibilities of 2024. Is there anything more full of promise than a fresh, shiny new year? We turn over the calendar pages, and there stand 12 new months primed for new adventures, experiencing new joys, meeting new friends and traveling to new places. A […]
Deck the Holidays in Forsyth
The most wonderful time of the year is even more wonderful in a small town. The cheery smiles of shopkeepers, twinkling lights, festive window displays and a warm feeling of nostalgia give Forsyth the fuzzy glow of a beloved Christmas movie. As we all prepare for out-of-town guests and partake in our treasured family traditions, […]
Fall for Fried Green Tomatoes
Now that the temps have cooled off and the air has that perfect autumn scent, there is no keeping us indoors. We anticipate a fantastic fall in Forsyth, and there is no better way to kick it all off than with the Green Tomato Festival in Juliette. Coming up on October 26 and 27, this […]
Our Past is Always Present: Forsyth’s Bicentennial Celebration
From its humble rural beginnings to today’s bustling small city, our history is evident everywhere. The city of Forsyth was named for the eminent statesman and the 33rd Governor of Georgia, John Forsyth. Incorporated on December 10th, 1823, by an act of the Georgia General Assembly, Forsyth serves as the county seat for Monroe County. […]