COMPILED BY ASHLEY GHOLAMHOSSEINI AND RYAN McGEE WITH JENNIFER HEWETT

Fun with Salem

For seven years, Salem the Talking Cat charmed audiences as the wisecracking, animatronic sidekick in the Viacom/Paramount TV series “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”

Now audiences can get an up-close look at the Salem puppets, his girlfriend Hillary and “Waffle Salem” model, plus more than 100 pieces ranging from costumes and scripts to props and memorabilia at the “Salem, the Talking Cat: Seven Years of ‘Sabrina’ Magic!” exhibit, running through June 29, 2008, at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta. Atlanta native Thom Fountain, the exhibit’s curator, was the show’s lead puppeteer, helping Salem into the history books as the longest-running puppet in prime-time television history.

For more information, call (404) 873-3089 or visit www.puppet.org.

—Jennifer J. Hewett

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HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY

Cagle’s Dairy Corn Maize, through Nov. 4, Hickory Flat and Resaca. Find your way through the world’s largest corn maze in Resaca or at the original maze in Hickory Flat. caglesdairy.com. (770) 704-5713.

27th Annual Georgia Marble Festival, Oct. 6-7, Main Street, Jasper. A road race and parade with vendors, live music, dancing and more. (706) 692-5600.

Incredible Pumpkin Trail, Oct. 12-13, The Depot, Kennesaw. Create unique, colorful pumpkin displays. www.kennesaw-ga.gov. (770) 422-9714.

Prater’s Mill Country Fair, Oct. 13-14, Prater’s Mill, Dalton. Featuring food, artists and craftsmen, and Appalachian-style musicians and dancers. (706) 694-6455.

59th Annual North Georgia Agricultural Fair, Oct. 18-27, Dalton Fairgrounds. Enjoy “All the Kings Horses Inc.,” live stingray encounter, musical entertainment, livestock and agricultural exhibits. www.ngaagfair.com. (706) 278-1712.

Cherokee Pignic, Oct. 19-20, Heritage Park, Canton. Old-fashioned county fair and Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned cook-off. www.cherokeepignic.com. (770) 345-0400.

14th Annual Bremen Towne Festival, Oct. 20, Tallapoosa Street, Bremen. A parade, arts and crafts, musical entertainment, kids’ costume contest, games and food. www.bremenga.gov. (770) 537-2331.

Mountain Harvest Arts and Craft Sale, Oct. 20-21, Farmers’ Market, Blue Ridge. Antiques, mountain arts and crafts. (706) 374-2335.

Chili Cookoff, Oct. 26, O’Neal Plaza, Douglasville. Hayrides, plus children’s costume and pumpkin-carving contests. www.artsdouglas.org. (770) 949-2787.

Halloween Moonlight Run, Oct. 27, downtown, Douglasville. A kids’ 1-mile fun run, plus a 5K run. www.dcrr.org. (770) 949-8453.

The Great Pumpkin Caper, Oct. 29, town square, Buchanan. Evening Jack-o’-lantern and costume contest, plus the “Lighting of the Pumpkins” and storytelling. www.hchistory.com. (770) 646-3369.

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MOUNTAINS

The Cumming County Fair & Festival, Oct. 4-14, Cumming. Amusement rides and games, fireworks, free concerts and Heritage Village exposition. www.cummingfair.net. (770) 781-3491.

“Fun on the Farm,” Oct. 5-28, Blairsville. Hayrides, animals, maze, kid rides, gift shop and crafts. www.southerntreeplantation.com. (706) 745-0601.

30th Annual Indian Summer Festival, Oct. 6-7, Suches. Great mountain music, arts and crafts, barbecue, square dancing and 10K run. (706) 747-2401.

34th Annual October Festival, Oct. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, Ellijay. Arts and crafts, live bluegrass, live music and Southern home cooking. (770) 635-3786.

5th Annual End of the Harvest Celebration & Bluegrass Brunch, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Wolf Mountain Vineyards, Dahlonega. Live bluegrass music and a harvest buffet. www.wolfmountainvineyards.com. (706) 867-9862.

Misty Mountain Quilter’s Quiltfest 2007, Oct. 12-13, North Georgia Technical College, Blairsville. Quilt vendors, guild boutique, auction and more. (828) 837-4097.

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, Oct. 12-21, Hiawassee. Musical performances, educational demonstrations, flower show and State Fiddlers’ Convention. www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com. (706) 896-4191.

38th Annual Sorghum Festival, Oct. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Blairsville. Syrup making, greased-pole climbing, live music and more. (706) 745-4745.

Lumpkin’s Fair on the Square, Oct. 20, Lumpkin. Parade, arts and crafts, antiques, delicious food, entertainment and bike ride. www.bedingfieldinn.org. (229) 838-4351.

Fall Farm Day, Oct. 27, Hillside Orchard Farms, south of Tiger. Activities include a corn maze, sorghum and apple cooking, and music. www.hillsideorchard.com. (706) 782-2776.

Martin Fall Festival, Oct. 27-28, Town of Martin. Homemade food, crafts, art and more. (706) 779-3460.

Mountain Moonshine Festival, Oct. 27-28, Dawsonville. Moonshine-era cars, music, handmade arts and crafts, children’s activities and great food! www.kareforkids.com. (706) 216-5273.

ATLANTA METRO

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” through Oct. 14, Theatre Decatur, Decatur. This performance tackles the conundrum known as “the relationship.” www.theatredecatur.com. (404) 373-3904.

4th Annual HomeAid Atlanta’s Project Playhouse, through Oct. 20, The Pavilion Village at Mall of Georgia, Buford. View child-sized showcase homes designed by a select group of Atlanta’s premium homebuilders to benefit temporarily homeless families. www.homeaidatlanta.org. (678) 775-1401.

Vincent Dixon: Photographs, through Nov. 2, Art Institute of Atlanta. A collision of art, fashion and culture through boundary-defying digital photography. www.aii.edu. (770) 394-8300.

Scarecrows in the Garden, Oct. 1-31, Atlanta Botanical Garden. More than 50 original scarecrow “masterpieces” are showcased. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/events. (404) 876-5859.

“Turnadot,” Oct. 2, 5, 7, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta. The Atlanta Opera presents this Puccini classic. (770) 235-3612.

Yellowjackets Jazz Quartet, Oct. 5, Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emory University, Atlanta. Various music performances from fusion to acoustic jazz. www.arts.emory.edu. (404) 727-5050.

Inaugural Exhibition, Oct. 5-Nov. 5, Gallery 4463, Acworth. Georgia’s top artists exhibit works from abstract to realism. www.gallery4463.com. (770) 944-3160.

Old Time Alpharetta Antique Festival, Oct. 6, Queen of Hearts Antiques, Alpharetta. A juried show with more than 40 dealers from different states. www.awesomealpharetta.com. (678) 297-7571.

Roswell Riverside Sounds 2007, Oct. 6. Riverside Park, Roswell. Outdoor concert featuring “Mike Veal Soul Review” with Ike Stubblefield. www.roswellgov.com. (770) 641-3705.

Scarecrow Harvest, Oct. 6, historic downtown Alpharetta. Celebrate the spirit of the fall harvest season with scarecrows, live music and hayrides. www.alpharetta.ga.us. (678) 297-6078.

AT&T Family FunDay, Oct. 6, 13-14, Atlanta History Center, Atlanta. Experience the exhibition, “Benjamin Franklin: In search of a Better World.” www.atlantahistorycenter.com. (404) 814-4000.

History Live! Harvest Time, Oct. 7, Tullie Smith Farm, Atlanta. Explore traditions of the fall garden harvest. www.atlantahistorycenter.com. (404) 814-4116.

“Sleuth,” Oct. 10-Nov. 4, Alliance Theatre, Atlanta. Action-packed whodunit about murder among friends. www.alliancetheatre.org. (404) 733-5000.

“A Tour of Southern Ghosts,” Oct. 12-31, Stone Mountain. Storytellers weave tales of famous Southern Ghosts along the lantern-lit paths of the Antebellum Plantation. www.stonemountainpark.com. (770) 469-1105.

Annual Fall Farm Days, Oct. 13, Smith Plantation Home, Roswell. Various activities and family fun. (770) 641-3978.

Pumpkins in the Valley Fall Festival, Oct. 13, Sun Valley Beach, Powder Springs. Enjoy hayrides, a pumpkin patch, storytelling and more. www.sunvalleybeach.com. (770) 943-5000.

Taste of Atlanta, Oct. 13-14, Atlantic Station, Atlanta. Taste various foods ranging from tapas to Thai and grilled to Greek. www.tasteofatlanta.com. (404) 875-4434.

10th Anniversary EGGtoberfest, Oct. 19-20, Big Green Egg World Headquarters, Tucker. Share recipes and taste foods prepared with a Green Egg Smoker/Grill. www.biggreenegg.com. (770) 938-9394.

Atlanta’s StreetStage Festival, Oct. 19-21, Woodruff Park, Atlanta. Trampolinists, unicyclists, breakdancing and even an equestrian act will dazzle young and old. www.streetstageatlanta.com. (404) 261-8375.

Lakewood 400 Antique Show, Oct. 19-21, Lakewood 400 Antique Market, Cumming. 500 dealer spaces with thousands of unique antiques and collectibles. Rug restoration, clock repair and more. www.lakewoodantiques.com . (770) 889-3400.

21st Annual Halloween Hikes, Oct. 19-20, 26-27, Chattahoochee Nature Center Roswell. A well-lit, non-scary hike through the woods. www.chattnaturecenter.com. (770) 992-2055.

Taste of Roswell, Oct. 20, historic town square, Roswell. Bluegrass and old-time bands with food samples served by local restaurants. www.cvb.roswell.ga.us. (770) 640-3253.

“Peter Pan,” Oct. 25-28, Fox Theatre, Atlanta. Performed by Atlanta Ballet, this family classic is for the children at heart. www.atlantaballet.com. (404) 817-8700.

Casper’s Friendly Castle, Oct. 26, Smyrna Community Center, Smyrna. Friendly Halloween fun for the little ones. www.smyrnacity.com. (770) 431-2842.

Halloween Carnival, Oct. 27, Logan Farm Park, Acworth. Carnival games and more. www.acworth.org. (770) 917-1234.

Pumpkin Glow, Oct. 27, Serenbe, Palmetto. Community activity with glowing pumpkins and costumes. www.serenbecommunity.com. (770) 463-9997.

Fall Jonquil Festival, Oct. 27-28, Village Green, Smyrna. Featuring more than 150 artisans and crafters. www.smyrnacity.com. (770) 434-6600.

Fall in Love with France, Oct. 28, High Museum of Art, Atlanta. Art-making activities, a French poodle parade and more. www.high.org. (404) 733-5000.

History Live! Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead),Oct. 28, Atlanta History Center, Atlanta. Celebrate this ancient festival rooted in Mexican heritage. www.atlantahistorycenter.com. (404) 814-4116.

HISTORIC HEARTLAND

The Exquisite Art of Turned Wood, through Oct. 27, Lamar Arts Gallery, Barnesville. Exhibition featuring artwork by woodturners. www.lamararts.org. (770) 358-5888.

Live at Five, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Cox Capital Theater, Macon. A popular happy-hour concert series with live music. (478) 751-3334.

2007 Georgia National Fair, Oct. 4-14, Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry. Live music, food, vendors, exhibits and more. www.georgianationalfair.com. (478) 987-3247.

Mickey Rooney, Oct. 5, Hodgson Concert Hall, UGA Performing Arts Center, Athens. This legendary stage and screen star celebrates 80 years in showbiz. www.uga.edu/pac. (706) 542-4400.

13th Annual Social Circle Friendship Festival, Oct. 6, Social Circle. “Celebrating 175 Years” with food, friendship and more. www.socialcirclega.com. (770) 464-1866.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Oct. 7, Hodgson Concert Hall, UGA Performing Arts Center, Athens. Program featuring Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Berlioz’s “Romeo and Juliet.” www.uga.edu/pac. (706) 542-4400.

Star Festival, Oct. 13, Bethlehem. Celebrate fall with crafts, entertainment, food and more. (770) 289-2180.

Georgian State Dance Company, Oct. 14, Hodgson Concert Hall, UGA Performing Arts Center, Athens. Theatrical adaptations using native Georgian folk dances and instruments. www.uga.edu/pac. (706) 542-4400.

GMOA at Table, Oct. 20, Georgia Museum of Art, Athens. Gallery design exhibition with speakers Frances Schultz and Vincente Wolf. www.uga.edu/gamuseum. (706) 357-4444.

Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival, Oct. 20-21, Deep Piney Woods, near Perry and Warner Robins. Storytelling, live entertainment, hayrides, petting zoo and arts and crafts. www.mossycreekfestival.com. (888) 288-9742.

Haunted Trolley Tour, Oct. 22-25, Milledgeville Convention and Visitors Bureau, Milledgeville. Witness the city’s very own legends come to life. milledgevillecvb.com. (478) 452-4687.

CLASSIC SOUTH

Pinetop Farms Roundup, Oct. 6, Get a taste of the old West with a wagon train, cattle drive and cookout. www.thomson-mcduffie.net. (706) 597-1000.

Columbia County Renaissance Festival, Oct. 13, Memorial Garden and Amphitheater, Evans. Period entertainment, demonstrations, arts and crafts, and more. www.columbiacountyga.gov. (706) 868-3375.

MCG Children’s Medical Center Open Horse Show, Oct. 13, Hippodrome Horse Complex, North Augusta. English/Western horse show benefiting the MCG Children’s Medical Center. (706) 721-4004.

“Walk with the Spirits,” Oct. 13-14, Augusta. Tour the historic Summerville Cemetery featuring several of Augusta’s notable citizens. (706) 724-0436.

16th Annual Speir’s Turnout Festival, Oct. 27, downtown, Bartow. Arts, crafts, home cooking, kids’ activities and a parade. (478) 252-5596.

Animania Pet Fair, Oct. 27, Memorial Gardens, Evans. Vendors, training demonstrations, pet costume contest and more. www.columbiacountyga.gov. (706) 312-7194.

PRESIDENTIAL PATHWAYS

“Greater Tuna,” through Oct. 14, Legacy Theatre, Tyrone. Comedy about Texas’ third-smallest town portrayed by only two performers, making this a delightful satire on life in rural America. (404) 895-1473.

Memories of World War II and The Chattahoochee Valley Home Front, through Dec. 4, Columbus Museum, Columbus. Learn about World War II through these two exhibitions. (706) 748-2562.

Fall Taste of Newnan and Chili Cook Off, Oct. 4, downtown, Newnan. Taste local chili recipes with treats from restaurants and caterers. www.mainstreetnewnan.com. (770) 253-8283.

Sesquicentennial Celebration, Oct. 13, downtown, Ellaville. Celebrate the 150th birthday of Schley County with a parade, entertainment, art show and more. (229) 937-2116.

Day out with Thomas: All Aboard Tour, Oct. 19-21, 26-27, SAM Shortline Excursion Train, Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele. A 25-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, arts and crafts, and more. www.samshortline.com. (877) 427-2457.

FDR: America’s Stamp Collecting President, Oct. 20, Little White House, Warm Springs. Free cancelled stamps given to commemorate FDR’s love of the hobby. www.gastateparks.org. (706) 655-5870.

Concord Country Jubilee, Oct. 20-21, Ga. Hwy. 18, Concord. Arts and crafts, antiques, country food, entertainment, silent auction and more. (770) 884-5221.

An Evening of Dance, Oct. 26, Griffin Auditorium, Griffin. Griffin Ballet Theatre’s free performance—a gift to Griffin. www.griffinballettheatre.org. (770) 228-1306.

Great Georgia Ghosts Storytelling Tour, Oct. 26-27, Holliday-Dorsey-Fife Museum, Fayetteville. Professional storytellers recount true ghost tales. www.hdfhouse.com. (770) 716-5332.

MAGNOLIA MIDLANDS

35th Annual Fair-On-The-Square, Oct. 6, Millen. Arts and crafts, music, food, and children’s rides and games. (478) 982-5595.

Georgia State Air Show, Oct. 20, Heart of Georgia Regional Airport and Georgia Aviation & Technical College, Eastman. Various air show performers, vendors, kid zone and more. (478) 374-4723.

Phil Dirt and The Dozers, Oct. 20, Hawkinsville Opera House, Hawkinsville. Travel back to the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s with this nostalgic show. www.hawkinsvilleoperahouse.com. (478) 783-1884.

Riverbend Bluegrass Festival, Oct. 25-27, Ocilla. Enjoy the music as different bands perform bluegrass music. www.riverbendbluegrass.com.(229) 468-5581.

24th Annual Sweet Potato Motorcycle Rally, Oct. 26-27, Ocilla. Sweet Potato parade, door prizes, live music and more. www.sweetpotatorally.com. (229) 423-4659.

PLANTATION TRACE

Fall Sampler, Oct. 7, Pebble Hill Plantation, Thomasville. Fun family activities. www.pebblehill.com. (229) 226-2344.

Art on the Bricks, Oct. 13, Main Street, Thomasville. View works from local artists with a juried competition and music. (229) 227-7020.

Thomasville Fly-In 2007, Oct. 13, Thomasville Regional Airport, Thomasville. A fun-filled day of activities for aviators and aviation fans. (229) 225-4313.

Wagon Days, Oct. 13, Coolidge. Arts, crafts and family entertainment. (229) 346-3551.

30th Annual Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition, Oct. 16-18,Moultrie. Learn about the latest in agricultural innovations. www.sunbeltexpo.com. (229) 985-1968.

Alapahoochee Antique Farm Machinery Days, Oct. 26-27, Echols County, Lake Park. Cane grinding/syrup making, grits and meal grinding, antique tractor parade and tractor pulls. (229) 559-5665.

“Edgar Allen Poe: Victorian Master of the Macabre,” Oct. 27, Lapham-Patterson House Museum, Thomasville. A performance of Poe’s masterpieces by candlelight on the staircase balcony. (229) 225-4004.

Fall Festival, Oct. 27, Birdsong Nature Center, near Thomasville. Live music, guided walks, nature crafts and more. birdsongnaturecenter.org. (800) 953-2473.

Mini Marathon and Festival, Oct. 27, Boston. Marathon run, arts and crafts, classic cars and more. www.bostonga.com. (229) 498-6743.

GEORGIA’S COAST

Savannah Shakespeare Festival, Oct. 4-6, Forsyth Park, Savannah. A free outdoor celebration of the Bard, featuring musicians Three Quarter Ale and other performers.  (912) 596-8378.

18th Annual Savannah Folk Music Festival, Oct. 12-14, various locations, Savannah. Enjoy free folk concerts around town. (912) 786-6953.

Civil War Show, Oct. 13, Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, Savannah. View historic treasures from the war. www.americandigger.com. (770) 267-0989.

McIntosh Art Association Wine Fest, Oct. 20, Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff. (912) 266-0449.