• The Rhododendron Festival

    Hamilton Gardens 96 Pavilion Way

    Spend a day in the most beautiful part of North Georgia - Hiawassee and the stunning Hamilton Gardens. This magical botanical garden is filled with native wildflowers like trilliums, shooting stars, and trout lilies, and more than 1,500 rhododendrons and native azaleas making it the largest collection in the Southeast! During peak bloom time we will be celebrating our beautiful native flowers with a Rhododendron Festival. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, a plant sale, daily seminars and more! Admission: $6 donation requested to tour the gardens.

    $10.00
  • BMW Georgia Mountain Rally

    2026 Georgia Mountain Rally, May 1, 2 and 3 at the picturesque Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, GA. Enjoy legendary Appalachian Mountain riding, steak and chili dinners, interesting speakers (Kandi Spangler will make an encore appearance), and training from the BMW Performance Center. This area of the Appalachians offers rewarding twisties - including Deal's Gap, the Cherohala Skyway and the Blue Ridge Parkway - inspiring vistas and renowned mountain hospitality. Plus, it's dual-sport heaven for all skill levels. Truly the perfect start to anyone's riding season!

  • Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens – Spring Series

    Hamilton Gardens 96 Pavilion Way

    Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - A Thursday Night Concert Series Thursday evenings from May 7 - June 4 May 7th | May 14th | May 21st | May 28th | June 4th Food Court & Wine Bar open at 5pm Live Music Starts at 6:00pm Admission: FREE! Donations appreciated

  • Jamey Johnson – The Last Honky Tonk Tour

    Jamey Johnson, a ten-time GRAMMY nominee, has been called “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” by The Washington Post. His music has garnered international acclaim and is embraced by fans of classic and contemporary country, as well as Americana and mainstream rock. The Grand Ole Opry member is also widely regarded as one of the greatest country songwriters of his generation. He is one of only two people in the history of country music (along with Kris Kristofferson) to win two Song of the Year awards in the same year--for “Give It Away” and “In Color”--from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. A consummate storyteller, his songs have been recorded by George Strait, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins, James Otto, Joe Nichols and others. He is “a first-rate preservationist of classic country songwriting…,” says The New York Times. His recent prime-time television performances have been widely recognized as the best of the shows, from singing “Georgia on My Mind” in the 2023 CBS special Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration and “Angels Among Us” for the 2024 CMT Giants: Alabama to performing “Beer for My Horses” in August with Lainey Wilson for the top-rated NBC special Toby Keith: American Icon (available to stream on Peacock), debuting his powerful song, “21 Guns,” during PBS' National Memorial Day Concert earlier this year, and delivering a standout performance of “Give It Away” at the 2024 CMA Awards. The Recording Industry Association of America recently honored him for sales/streams of 9 million, including the 5X platinum-certified single “In Color,” the 2X platinum-certified album That Lonesome Song, the platinum-certified single “High Cost of Living,” the gold-certified song “Between Jennings and Jones” and the gold-certified single “That Lonesome Song.” Johnson just completed his “What a View” headlining tour and is now part of the “Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour '24,” the epic tour that continues the tradition of capturing the excitement of The Band's historic 1976 Thanksgiving concert in San Francisco. The tour also features Ryan Bingham, Lukas Nelson, Don Was and others. In October 2024, Jamey performed in “Life Is a Carnival: A Music Celebration of Robbie Robertson,” which was held in Los Angeles and filmed by Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese for an upcoming release.

    $50 – $99
  • Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens – Spring Series

    Hamilton Gardens 96 Pavilion Way

    Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - A Thursday Night Concert Series Thursday evenings from May 7 - June 4 May 7th | May 14th | May 21st | May 28th | June 4th Food Court & Wine Bar open at 5pm Live Music Starts at 6:00pm Admission: FREE! Donations appreciated

  • Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival

    Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, Georgia, United States

    Get Ready for the Ultimate Culinary Experience! Come hungry and get ready to taste your way through an incredible culinary feast! Over 120 talented cooks and chefs will be firing up 100 top-of-the-line Primo Ceramic Grills and Big Green Eggs, each serving up generous samples of their mouthwatering specialties. This festival proudly continues the tradition of the Georgia Mountain Big Green Eggfest, which was the largest satellite Eggfest in the country for 10 amazing years. Now it's back—bigger and better than ever—with the addition of Primo Ceramic Grills, known as the Cadillac of ceramic grills, cooking side by side with our legendary Big Green Eggs. From smoky barbecue to sweet treats, you'll find an incredible variety of dishes to sample and enjoy. Chat with the cooks and chefs, pick up new recipes, learn insider grilling tips, and get inspired by all the delicious creativity on display. The fun kicks off Friday evening, May 15th at 5:00 PM, with our Meet & Greet Celebration at the Antique Farm Museum inside the Georgia Mountain Fair's Main Exhibit Hall. Bring a dish to share—or cook on one of our Primo Ceramic Grills—and enjoy live bluegrass music while you mix and mingle. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, or you can bring your own favorite beverage. Please note: parking is limited at the Exhibit Hall, but our shuttle will be running continuously from the main parking areas. This one-of-a-kind event is a can't-miss weekend for food lovers, grill enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys great company and great eats. Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure! We can't wait to see you here!

    $30.00
  • Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens – Spring Series

    Hamilton Gardens 96 Pavilion Way

    Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - A Thursday Night Concert Series Thursday evenings from May 7 - June 4 May 7th | May 14th | May 21st | May 28th | June 4th Food Court & Wine Bar open at 5pm Live Music Starts at 6:00pm Admission: FREE! Donations appreciated

  • Towns County Farmer’s Market

    Towns County Farmers Market, located in Hiawassee, Georgia, can be found at Hwy 76 West. This market offers 13 different products for sale. Among these products, Towns County Farmers Market has healthy organic options. In addition, this market offers various payment options.

  • Hiawassee Pro Rodeo

    Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, Georgia, United States

    Enjoy the best bucking horses, bulls, world class contestants from all over the United States and Canada, and the top of the line specialty acts! This is a family event that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat with live entertainment! Tickets: Admission: $25 per person. 5 & under Free! *Processing fees apply to each purchase. Saturday, May 23rd & Sunday, May 24th - Gates open at 6pm. Rodeo begins at 8pm.

    $25.00
  • Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens – Spring Series

    Hamilton Gardens 96 Pavilion Way

    Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - A Thursday Night Concert Series Thursday evenings from May 7 - June 4 May 7th | May 14th | May 21st | May 28th | June 4th Food Court & Wine Bar open at 5pm Live Music Starts at 6:00pm Admission: FREE! Donations appreciated

  • Towns County Farmer’s Market

    Towns County Farmers Market, located in Hiawassee, Georgia, can be found at Hwy 76 West. This market offers 13 different products for sale. Among these products, Towns County Farmers Market has healthy organic options. In addition, this market offers various payment options.

  • Happy Together 2026 Tour

    THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR 2026 GOING INTO ITS 17TH YEAR, THE HIT-FILLED PACKAGE TOUR RETURNS. 2026 will mark the 17th 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 LINE-UP FEATURES RETURNING FAVORITES AND NEW ADDITIONS: THE ASSOCIATION, THE TROGGS, CHICAGO lead singer 1985-2016 JASON SCHEFF, GARY PUCKETT, RON DANTE from The Archies and The Turtles, THE VOGUES and THE COWSILLS. 2026 will mark the 17th 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 and a half returns this summer with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an undeniable 60+ BILLBOARD Top 40 smashes. The Tour is once again joined by THE ASSOCIATION, THE TROGGS, CHICAGO lead singer 1985-2016 JASON SCHEFF, GARY PUCKETT, RON DANTE from The Archies and The Turtles, THE VOGUES and THE COWSILLS. Joining THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR 2026 are THE ASSOCIATION, who enjoyed massive radio success in the ‘60s, with such #1 hits as “Cherish,” “Windy,” “Never My Love” and “Along Comes Mary”. This iconic vocal group was a staple on the radio airways in the 1960's. We are proud to be debuting for the first time on THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR…THE TROGGS. They bring their signature English beat along with all of their Solid Gold Hits. Their most famous songs include the US chart-topper "Wild Thing", "With a Girl Like You" and "Love Is All Around", all of which sold over 1 million copies and were awarded gold discs.[6]"Wild Thing" is ranked No. 257 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and was an influence on garage rock and punk rock. Making his first appearance on THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR is CHICAGO lead singer 1985-2016 JASON SCHEFF with such chart topping 1970s Hits as “25 or 6 to 4”, “Just You And Me“, “If You Leave Me Now” and “Feeling Stronger Every Day”. In mid-1985, 23-year-old Scheff joined the multiplatinum band Chicago, His lead vocals were debuted on the 1986 single "25 or 6 to 4", a remake of their 1970 hit, then followed up with "Will You Still Love Me?" Jason remained Chicago's Lead Singer for over 3 decades…incredible! We are thrilled to have GARY PUCKETT back on THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR. 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. RON DANTE was the lead singer of The Archies, who were best known for the classic #1 hit of 1969, “Sugar, Sugar.” Other big Archie's Hit Songs include “Bang-Shang-A-Lang” and "Jingle Jangle.” [...]

    $50.00
  • Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens – Spring Series

    Hamilton Gardens 96 Pavilion Way

    Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - A Thursday Night Concert Series Thursday evenings from May 7 - June 4 May 7th | May 14th | May 21st | May 28th | June 4th Food Court & Wine Bar open at 5pm Live Music Starts at 6:00pm Admission: FREE! Donations appreciated

  • Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games

    Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, Georgia, United States

    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 6 and 7, 2026. 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. Come experience “a wee bit of Scotland in the Mountains of North Georgia!” For a full schedule of events, please visit: GaMtnScottishfestival.org

    $25.00
  • Towns County Farmer’s Market

    Towns County Farmers Market, located in Hiawassee, Georgia, can be found at Hwy 76 West. This market offers 13 different products for sale. Among these products, Towns County Farmers Market has healthy organic options. In addition, this market offers various payment options.

  • Greater Atlanta British Motorcycle Association

    Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, Georgia, United States

    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.

  • Towns County Farmer’s Market

    Towns County Farmers Market, located in Hiawassee, Georgia, can be found at Hwy 76 West. This market offers 13 different products for sale. Among these products, Towns County Farmers Market has healthy organic options. In addition, this market offers various payment options.

  • Hiawassee Rod Run

    Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, Georgia, United States

    Hiawassee Rod Run is open to any 1979 and earlier car as well as any 1999 and earlier truck. Any performance or sport domestic vehicles welcome. $5,000 in CASH Giveaways!

    $10.00
  • Shenandoah

    Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, Georgia, United States

    When country music lovers talk about the greatest groups in the genre, Shenandoah is always at the forefront of any discussion. Fueled by Marty Raybon's distinctive vocals and the band's skilled musicianship, Shenandoah became well known for delivering such hits as “Two Dozen Roses”, “Church on Cumberland Road” and “Next to You, Next to Me” as well as such achingly beautiful classics as “I Want to be Loved Like That” and the Grammy winning “Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart” duet with Alison Krauss. The boys from Muscle Shoals have left a potent legacy in country music with more than 300 million streams, over 8 million combined album sales, and 13 No. 1 radio singles over the course of more than three decades. Today that legacy continues as Shenandoah embarks on their 35th Anniversary Tour!

    $48.00
  • Towns County Farmer’s Market

    Towns County Farmers Market, located in Hiawassee, Georgia, can be found at Hwy 76 West. This market offers 13 different products for sale. Among these products, Towns County Farmers Market has healthy organic options. In addition, this market offers various payment options.

  • Clint Black

    Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, Georgia, United States

    Clint Black: It is one of the most storied careers in modern music. Clint Black surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of '89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin' Time. He followed that with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in My Shoes, and then a string of platinum and gold albums throughout the '90s. Perhaps most impressively, Clint wrote or co-wrote every one of his more than three dozen chart hits, including "A Better Man," "Killin' Time," "When My Ship Comes In," "A Good Run of Bad Luck," "Summer's Comin'," "Like the Rain" and "Nothin' But the Taillights," part of a catalog that produced 22 #1 singles and made him one of the most successful singer/songwriters of the modern era. Along the way, Clint has sold over 20 million records, earned more than a dozen gold and platinum awards in the U.S. and Canada including a GRAMMY, landed nearly two dozen major awards and nominations, and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition to touring throughout North America, Clint hosts his own television talk show “Talking In Circles” on Circle TV. Bryce Leatherwood: Bryce is a rising country artist bringing new life to traditional sounds with a modern edge. Hailing from Woodstock, Georgia, his rich baritone voice and deep-rooted influences from legends like George Jones and Conway Twitty shine through in every song. After winning Season 22 of The Voice in 2022, Bryce quickly made his mark in Nashville, earning recognition as an artist to watch and making his Grand Ole Opry debut. His music blends classic country storytelling with fresh energy, reflecting both where he comes from and where he's headed. With a growing catalog of songs and a powerful live show, Bryce Leatherwood represents the next generation of country, grounded in tradition and built for today's stage.

    $55.00
  • Towns County Farmer’s Market

    Towns County Farmers Market, located in Hiawassee, Georgia, can be found at Hwy 76 West. This market offers 13 different products for sale. Among these products, Towns County Farmers Market has healthy organic options. In addition, this market offers various payment options.

  • The Concerts at Eller Holler

    Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, Georgia, United States

    The Concerts at Eller Holler (located inside the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds) Thursday Nights July 2nd | July 16th | July 23rd | July 30th Top Rated Regional and National Bands Thursday Nights Village opens at 5pm Live Music 6:30pm to 9:30pm Admission: FREE! Donations appreciated. Seating in Amphitheater or Lawn (bring a blanket or chair) -Food court -Adult Beverage Bar -Crafters and more! We will be selling tables that seat 6 guests - complete with table cloth, flowers and 2 bottles of wine. These will be 'series ticketed tables' - $500 purchases a reserved table for all 5 shows. The buyer's company name or individual title will be displayed on their reserved table for all 5 concerts. Tables are limited - only 8 will be available for this series.

  • Towns County Farmer’s Market

    Towns County Farmers Market, located in Hiawassee, Georgia, can be found at Hwy 76 West. This market offers 13 different products for sale. Among these products, Towns County Farmers Market has healthy organic options. In addition, this market offers various payment options.

  • July 4th Fireworks!

    Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, Georgia, United States

    The prettiest place to watch fireworks on the 4th is at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Family friendly and plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy. Bring your American Pride and let's celebrate America's Birthday!