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Mountain Laurel Festival

Downtown Clarkesville 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr, Clarkesville, Georgia, United States

Join us on May 18th for the 62nd annual Mountain Laurel Festival and Parade. The longest running festival in the area presents an exceptionally wide selection of arts and crafts including ceramics, jams and jellies, jewelry, leather, paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography. The festival also features a parade, live music and dance troops, food trucks, sweets and treats, and more. The parade begins at 10am followed by a full day of shopping, music, food, and family fun on the square. The food court will be located on Jefferson Street near The Historic Mauldin House and Gardens. The Mauldin House will be open for tours of the 1880s farm house, the century old hat makers shop, and the pioneer Appalachian cabin. Pioneer skills demonstrations and craft workshops will be held throughout the day. The Old Clarkesville Cemetery will have free tours from 11am-5pm. The festival is rain or shine!

9th Annual Car Show

9TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW June 28, 2025 Miles Through Time will be hosting our 9th Annual Car Show. *Rain or Shine* This is the annual show where we give away custom-designed t-shirts. We’d like to give away as many as possible this year so if you’d like to sponsor this event and get your name or logo on the shirt contact us. Our Car Show is open to all years, makes and models, and anything cool that you’re proud of, including motorcycles! The show is free for spectators. Registration for the show is $25 which does include museum admission for one and a ticket to claim your free t-shirt. *while supplies last. Registration is not required, but a donation is required to park in the show to help support the museum. Only registered vehicles get museum admission and tickets for shirts. Early Registration (ONLINE) guarantees you get a shirt in your chosen size. T-Shirts will be given out on a first come first serve basis with admission to the museum. We’ll have vendors, food, and music for your entertainment.

Lake Burton Fun Run 2025

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Lake Burton Fun Run 2025! Taking place on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, in the charming town of Clarkesville, Rabun, this event promises a day of fun and fitness. The race kicks off at 9 AM sharp at Moccasin Creek State Park, just in time for the festive fireworks celebrations! Participants can enjoy scenic race distances designed for all levels, making it a perfect outing for families and friends. To ensure a smooth start, we encourage everyone to arrive early, park at Laprade's Marina, and hop on the shuttle (hay ride) to the starting line. Car-pooling and boat travel are highly recommended to make the day even more enjoyable. Join us for a memorable morning filled with excitement, community spirit, and beautiful views! We can't wait to see you at the starting line!

$38.00
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