The Hiawassee Night Market started with a conversation that generated after visiting another market in South Georgia and recognizing the need for a market like this, one where people of all ages could gather in an outdoor setting, enjoy local artists, food (fresh and prepared), with music. The Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority (DDA) knew that such a market aligned with their vision of what was needed in the downtown area and the Night Market was created. The concept was simple: offer art, live music, games, and food in an open outdoor setting that would be welcoming for guests of all ages.

2025 will mark the 16th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package, THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR. The touring sensation that has crisscrossed the nation delighting audiences for over a decade returns this summer with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an undeniable 55 Billboard “Top 40” smashes. The Tour is once again joined by THE TURTLES, who also act as musical hosts for the evening. Along with THE TURTLES will be JAY and the AMERICANS, LITTLE ANTHONY, GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP, THE VOGUES and THE COWSILLS. THE TURTLES are best known for their harmony-heavy California pop sound. With such hits as “Elenore,” “She'd Rather Be with Me,” “It Ain't Me Babe,” “You Showed Me,” and the title of the tour, “Happy Together,” the band ruled the airwaves in the late ‘60s. Ron Dante joins the line-up to delight with his own mega-hits, “Sugar Sugar” and “Tracy.” We are proud to present JAY and the AMERICANS! Few groups have ever reached the musical heights with hits from 1962 – 1971. This group charted an amazing Five Billboard “Top 10” hits and Twelve “Top 20” hit records. Their breakout hit was “She Cried”. Their next chart hit was “Only In America“, which they followed with hit songs ‘”Come A Little Bit Closer”, “Cara Mia” and “This Magic Moment”, which hit the “Billboard Top 10”. We are equally proud to present LITTLE ANTHONY, featuring all his timeless classics, including: “Tears on My Pillow”, “Shimmy, Shimmy Ko-Ko Bop”, “I'm on the Outside (Looking In)”, “Goin' Out of My Head”, “Take Me Back”, “Hurt So Bad” and more. Also joining the tour for 2025 are: THE VOGUES are also known for their harmony-driven soaring pop sound. They had numerous “Top 10” hits with singles such as “Five O'clock World”, “You're the One,” “My Special Angel” and “Turn Around Look At Me,” among others. Gary Puckett and The union Gap had six consecutive gold records and sold more record in 1968 than any other recording act....including The Beatles. Gary's trademark voice will be belting out his hits one more time. Fans will affectionately remember “Young Girl,” “Over You,” “Woman, Woman,” “This Girl Is A Woman Now,” “Lady Willpower” and “Don't Give In To Him” and more. Rounding out the bill are THE COWSILLS, the harmonious singing family (two brothers and a sister) that inspired the smash ‘60s hit television show, THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY. They are sure to delight with their best-known songs, “Hair,” “Indian Lake,” “The Rain the Park & Other Things (I Love the Flower Girl)” and more. The tour has played more than 50 plus shows a year and 2025 will be no exception

Whether or not your family's heritage has Scottish ties, come experience Scotland without the need of a passport or international flight across the ocean. Highland dancers, Scottish athletes, family clans, bagpipes and drums and traditional musicians will come to celebrate their heritage at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on June 7 and 8, 2025. The opening ceremony with the massed bands and parade of tartans will be at 12 noon on Saturday. Sheep dogs herding sheep and ducks, falcons and birds of prey, Scottish Cows, all come with their handlers. Scottish Athletes, Highland dancers, pipers and drummers all come to celebrate the culture of Scotland, here in the highlands of North Georgia. The blacksmith/knife smith demonstrations and Clan Nan Con will be in set up in the vendor area. Wee lads and lassies are encouraged to come to the festival with their family. Special activities for the children include the “passport to the clan” where children visit clan tents and learn one fact about each clan earning a stamp, once their passport is full they receive a prize. There will also be face painting and other activities especially for the wee ones. There is no additional charge for any of the children's activities. What is a festival without shopping? Many favorite vendors with traditional Scottish wares, clothing and food are returning plus new merchants who are making their first trek to the Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival. Delicious Scottish food, jewelry, sporran, kilts, T-shirts, clothing, and many more Scottish items will be available for purchase.

Enjoy a special evening with CMA and Grammy award-winning country artist, Travis Tritt, on Saturday, June 7th at Anderson Music Hall at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee. This show, which will include Tritt's band, will give attendees an opportunity to hear some of the performer's biggest hits, including “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “It's A Great Day to Be Alive” and “Best of Intentions.” Plan to sing along with Tritt's vast catalog of crowd favorites like “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde” and “Here's a Quarter — songs that have created a devoted fan base that continues to sell-out shows across the globe. Bringing his award-winning songs to life, the Grand Ole Opry member will leave the audience with a truly memorable experience.

Come to our annual summer British in the Blue Ridge (“BIBR”) Rally at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee Georgia! This is the premier British motorcycle rally in the southeastern United States, held every year since 1985. Lots of fun and activities for all, including a poker run and other mountain rides on the best motorcycle roads in Georgia, a British motorcycle show featuring vintage and new British motorcycles, field events, vendors, comradery and camping. All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome! RV hookups and campsites are available.