Frequently Asked Questions


  • How do I become a sponsor for the Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival?
  • Are my contributions as a sponsor tax deductible?
  • How do I become a volunteer?
  • Where do I get information on decorating my mailbox?
  • How do I participate in the Flower Show?
  • Where do I get my map for the Daytime Garden Tour?
  • How do I become an Exhibitor at the Main Street Market?
  • I am traveling from out of town. What are the local restaurants and hotels?
  • What is the Hat Display Parade and how can I participate?

  • How do I become a sponsor for the Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival? Sponsors are always needed. Please contact Jeri Farmer, Co-Founder Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival at 770-365-6634 for more information.
  • Are my contributions as a sponsor tax deductible? Yes, contributions are made to Old Courthouse Inc., Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival, which has a 501C designation.
  • How do I become a volunteer? Volunteers are needed. Please call 770-949-4090 if you can help! Or e-mail Kimberly Weaver at weaverk@ci.douglasville.ga.us
  • Where do I get information on decorating my mailbox? For information on decorating your mailbox please contact Mike Brantley 770-949-5834.
  • How do I participate in the Flower Show? Please Betty Benson at 770-942-0770.
  • Where do I get the map for the Daytime Garden Tour? The maps for the Daytime Garden Tour can be picked up at the Old Douglas County Courthouse during the week prior to the festival and during the festival from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and during the festival on June 5 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & June 6 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
  • How do I become an Exhibitor at the Main Street Market? Please fill out the form under the exhibitor tab and send it to the indicated address, email, or fax number. If you have any questions regarding exhibiting at the Main Street Market please contact Stephanie Aylworth at 678-715-6092 or aylworths@ci.douglasville.ga.us. Email is the preferred method of contact.
  • I am traveling from out of town. What are the local restaurants and hotels? Yes, you can find that information online at www.visitdouglasville.com. If you only need more hotel information please contact Randi Miles, Convention and Visitors Bureau Sales Manager, at 678-715-6069 or milesr@ci.douglasville.ga.us.
  • What is the Hat Display Parade and how can I participate? The hat parade will feature hats designed by local citizens or anyone wishing to enter. The hats will be judged and ribbon awards given. Please read 2009 Guidelines [pdf] for more information.