Gwinnett County residents, spend the weekend surrounded by good food and great art at these community-oriented events.
PeachState Chili Cookoff. Noon, Saturday, Oct. 1. $10 per person. Suwanee Town Center Park. 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee. Contact. www.peachstatechili.com.
If you love chili, this one's for you. On Oct. 1, you'll sample some of the South's best chili at the Peach State Chili Cookoff happening at Suwanee Town Center Park. From red chili to chili verde, you can attend the cookoff just to enjoy the food or enter your own homemade chili for a chance to win one of the many awards.
Lawrenceville Oktoberfest. Noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Free. Lawrenceville Lawn. 147 Luckie St., Lawrenceville. 770-963-9239. www.events.exploregwinnett.org.
Get your German on in Lawrenceville with an Oktoberfest party to remember. It all happens in Downtown lawrenceville on the Lawrenceville Lawn, and includes live music, German food, beer and games.
Norcross Art Splash. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2. Free. Historic Downtown Norcross. 1 Park Drive, Norcross. Contact. www.norcrossartsplash.splashfestivals.com.
Buy a little art while listening to live music at the 13th Annual Norcross Art Splash happening on Oct. 1 and 2. Downtown Norcross willtransform into a artist's marketplace showcasing the works ofartisans and crafters from around the country, including ceramics,metalwork, folk art, paintings, fiber art, jewelry and photography.
6th Annual Amazing Grace Arts and Crafts Festival. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Free. Amazing Grace Lutheran Church. 3305 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville. 770-381-1293.
Find a few crafts and goodies for fall while helping support local charities at the 6th Annual Amazing Grace Arts and Crafts Festival taking place this weekend. With music, great food, family activities and as many handicrafts as you can imagine, this event has a little something for everyone.
