Doc Holliday Festival and BBQ Championship

September 7/GRIFFIN – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Griffin City Park. Griffin-Spalding is home to the Western figure John Henry “Doc” Holliday, the area’s native son. The legendary gunslinger grew up in Griffin and later returned after dental school before heading west to Texas. Explore the birthplace and dental office of “Doc” Holliday, and attend the annual event, which includes Shootout at the O.K. Corral reenactments, local vendors, family entertainment and more. The Doc Holliday BBQ Championship is a Georgia BBQ Association event; chefs compete for a portion of the $13,000 total payout. Contestants prepare their best pork loin, pulled pork, or pork rib. Ancillary contests for brisket, steak, wings, and desserts will also be held. No ticket needed and no cost to attend the festival; it’s family friendly. No cost public parking is available in the parking deck on Solomon Street. For more information, visit https://www.dochollidayfest.com/

3rd Annual Art Pop-Up + Shop

Sept. 12-15, 19-22, 26-29/BROOKHAVEN – This stylish boutique art pop-up will showcase fabulous artisan pieces, jewelry and gifts. Picture 20-plus brilliant mixed-media artists, jewelry creators and artisans showcasing unique home décor, garden pieces, children’s books and more. While the core is local talent, it is also celebrating the diverse artistry of creators from places like South Africa, Haiti and Eastern India. The Pop-Up is perfect for seasoned patrons looking to add something to their collection, new homeowners just starting to enhance their new space or for someone looking for a truly original gift.

It’s a canvas for community interaction. See https://www.explorebrookhaven.com/