Upcoming Events

An open walk down the gardens Main Trail to Fishing Hole Rock. The trail is lined with colorful lights and torches – bring a glass of wine or champagne from our Wine Bar with you!

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - A Thursday Night Concert Series Thursday evenings from August 28th - October 9th August 28 | September 4th | September 11th | September 18th | October 2nd | October 9th Food Court and Wine Bar open at 5pm Live Music Starts at 6:00pm FREE Admission Donations appreciated

An open walk down the gardens Main Trail to Fishing Hole Rock. The trail is lined with colorful lights and torches – bring a glass of wine or champagne from our Wine Bar with you! Come early and enjoy our Acoustic Sunsets - a Thursday night concert series!

Fall is a perfect time to be in the mountains and it's also a perfect time to drool over all the Mustangs that will be onsite for the Northeast Georgia Mustang Club's car show! To register your car for the show, go to https://negeorgiamustangclub.org/52nd-hiawassee-shelby-mustang-and-ford-show/ All participants are invited to the Meet and Greet Luncheon on Friday, September 19th from 12 - 1pm Onsite pre-registration is from 1 - 3pm.

The Dailey & Vincent Music Fest, presented by Springer Mountain Farms, is a 3-day festival bringing together the very best in American music - Country, Bluegrass and Gospel music! 3-day passes and single day tickets are all available and prices range from $75.00 - $225.00. RV camping is available by the lake with full hookups and amenities.

John Crist: Jokes for Humans Sunday, September 28, 2025 7pm Tickets range in price from $29.75 - $79.75 each + handling VIP Ticket to include: · One Top Price Reserved Ticket in best available seating · One VIP Laminate + Lanyard · One Meet Greet + Photo Opportunity with John Crist · $149.75 + handling

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - A Thursday Night Concert Series Thursday evenings from August 28th - October 9th August 28 | September 4th | September 11th | September 18th | October 2nd | October 9th Food Court and Wine Bar open at 5pm Live Music Starts at 6:00pm FREE Admission Donations appreciated

An open walk down the gardens Main Trail to Fishing Hole Rock. The trail is lined with colorful lights and torches – bring a glass of wine or champagne from our Wine Bar with you! Come early and enjoy our Acoustic Sunsets - a Thursday night concert series!

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.

Mainstreet - The Premier Bob Seger tribute. Steve Kelly and the Mainstreet band have performed shows all across the U.S. Mainstreet offers a realistic journey across Bob Seger's greatest songwriting years brought to the stage through Steve Kelly's dynamic showmanship and vocal intensity. This is a very authentic tribute to Seger that will no doubt bring back memories for audiences of all ages. Detroit's most important export since the ‘56 Thunderbird Bob Seger has stunned audiences for over 6 decades with his incredible ballads and his version of good old fashion rock-n-roll. Enjoy the sounds of Mainstreet as they recreate a “Seger Evening” with your favorites like Night Moves, Turn the Page, Still the Same, We've Got Tonight, Old Time Rock-n-Roll, Against the Wind, and many more.

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - A Thursday Night Concert Series Thursday evenings from August 28th - October 9th August 28 | September 4th | September 11th | September 18th | October 2nd | October 9th Food Court and Wine Bar open at 5pm Live Music Starts at 6:00pm FREE Admission Donations appreciated

An open walk down the gardens Main Trail to Fishing Hole Rock. The trail is lined with colorful lights and torches – bring a glass of wine or champagne from our Wine Bar with you! Come early and enjoy our Acoustic Sunsets - a Thursday night concert series!

Look forward to TWO GREAT WEEKENDS at the Fall Festival, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this October! Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that the event has to offer. With first class music performances, arts & crafts, fun carnival rides on the first weekend, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia's rich history and culture, the Fall Festival provides something for every member of the family!

Neal McCoy has released fifteen studio albums on various labels, and has released 34 singles to country radio. In 1993, Neal McCoy broke through with the back-to-back number 1 singles No Doubt About It and Wink from his platinum-certified album No Doubt About It. His commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hits. A seventh Top Ten hit, the number 10 Billy's Got His Beer Goggles On, came in 2005 from his self-released That's Life. Music of Your Life, a big band jazz and country amalgam with Les Brown, Jr. recorded for a public television special, appeared in 2011, with a new studio album, XII, finally arriving in 2012. In 2013 he released Pride: A Tribute to Charley Pride, Neal's long time friend and mentor. 2015 brought the Big Band Standards CD You Don't Know Me. Neal has been on 15 USO Tours around the world and continues to say it's one of the achievements he's most proud of. He is also the recipient of multiple Humanitarian awards from The Academy of Country Music, The Country Radio Broadcasters and The Masonic Grand Lodge. In 2016 Neal has again made a move to continue his patriotic values by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance “Live” on his Facebook page every morning. He's reached millions of viewers all over the country and around the world. Neal still maintains a very busy touring schedule all through the year. Make sure to catch a show when he's near because as Neal says “No two shows are the same!” Neal also supports his own charity organization: East Texas Angel Network, which is committed to the enhancement of the lives of children of East Texas who are living with terminal or life-threatening diseases. Ronnie McDowell has an amazing string of hit songs that he has amassed over the years, but it is his riveting stage presence and genuine warmth that fills the seats again and again. Like all great entertainers, Ronnie McDowell has a personality that remains luminous long after the lights go dim. These qualities have inspired a nationwide network of fan-clubs with thousands of members, each one a devoted promoter of everything McDowell does. ​ Following the death of Elvis Presley in 1977, Ronnie McDowell came out of nowhere to dazzle the world with his heartfelt and self-penned tribute song “The King Is Gone” on the independent Scorpion label. The record took off immediately, gaining airplay on country and pop stations across the country and around the world. To date, “The King Is Gone” has sold more than 5 Million copies. All of a sudden, the young Vietnam Veteran from Portland, Tennessee was a star, and he quickly proved that he wasn't just a one-trick pony. McDowell scored a second hit for the Scorpion label titled “I Love You, I Love You, I Love You” before being wooed and signed by CBS Records – Epic label in 1979. Ronnie [...]

With more than 2.6 million albums sold and over 2.8 billion total streams, plus a legion of passionate fans at his high-energy concerts across the globe, Chase Rice has established himself as a powerful force in Nashville and beyond. With independent album Go Down Singin' available everywhere now as the follow-up to the critically acclaimed I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, and both brought together on brand new offering Fireside Sessions, Rice's sound continues to evolve to reflect the realities of his life; from emotional reckoning to an admiration of the American West. The new music serves as a follow up to his three-part project, The Album, which featured his latest Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Drinkin' Beer. Talkin' God. Amen.” and the Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “Lonely If You Are.” This is the same gravelly-voiced Chase Rice fans first fell in love with years ago – but better, freer; unbeholden and uninhibited. The new music builds upon the success of his sophomore album, Lambs & Lions, which featured the 3x Platinum, two-week chart topper “Eyes On You” – Rice's first No. 1 as an artist and the most-streamed song of his career. Lambs & Lions followed Platinum-certified Ignite the Night, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums and No. 3 on the all-genre chart, producing a pair of Top 5 hits; Platinum-certified “Gonna Wanna Tonight” and Double Platinum “Ready Set Roll.” In addition to guesting on sold-out stadium shows with Kenny Chesney and Garth Brooks, Rice served as direct support on Dierks Bentley's 2024 Gravel & Gold Tour and consistently sells out venues on his own headlining tours across the U.S. and beyond. McCoy Moore With an uncanny power to mold the God's-honest-truth into casual, clever hooks – plus a disarming charm that can't be faked – singer-songwriter McCoy Moore makes the kind of country that never tries too hard, but always hits just right. Signed to TRACK mgmt, Neal Artist Dev / The Neal Agency and SMACK Songs, the 23-year-old talent an instant-classic vocal and a no-pretense style, mixing modern sonic energy with timeless heart. An avowed Average Joe with all the gifts of a small-town poet, everything from Keith Whitley's emotional courage to the nostalgic genius of Kenny Chesney helped shape his country love. Native to outside Lakeland, Florida, Moore went on to take guitar and voice lessons instead of geometry, developing a rich, commanding baritone he mostly used at home. But everything changed in 2018, when the 16-year-old dreamer met a rising star named Luke Combs. Offering sage advice, Combs encouraged Moore's relaxed-fit authenticity while preaching the make-it-happen gospel … and the newcomer took it to heart. Moving to Nashville at 19, Moore spent the ensuing years honing a craft defined by sharp country hooks and warm, welcoming relatability, already earning cuts by Shane Profitt, Roman Alexander, Bryce Mauldin and more. Now, his own artist career begins with “Something to You.” A coming-of-age anthem built on riveting vocal passion, thumping heartbeats [...]

Southbound is a contemporary Southern Gospel Trio. Join Bishop Clint Brown, Seth J. Elbe, and Jody Braselton as they travel toward their roots of Southern Gospel music, with its powerful lyrics and harmonies! They are bringing a brand new sound to some old classics and a soulful feel to some new songs! Clint Brown can be described as a modern day David. For over 30 years, and with 23 Albums recorded, His Music Ministry has helped write the soundtrack for churches across the world and transformed the sound of Worship in the Kingdom of God. As Grammy and Dove Nominated artist and songwriter, Clint Brown has penned over 500 songs recorded, in 13 different Languages, for many of our Gospel Artist today. In 1993, Brown moved to Orlando, FL to follow God's plan for him to Pastor. Since then Judah Church has become one of America's vibrant, multi-cultural, family churches ministering every week to thousands in Orlando, FL and hundreds of thousands across the country via Social Media. Pastor Clint Brown has traveled the World in his 30 years of ministry, while preaching and singing The Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he doesn't show any signs of slowing down Jody Braselton was born and raised just north of Atlanta, GA. He and his two older sisters grew up in a Baptist Church where his dad pastored for many years. At just 11 years old, he sang the old Bill Gaither song, "God Loves to Talk to Little Boys While They're Fishing" on a local radio show. When he was a teenager in youth choir, Jody's youth pastor pulled him forward to sing a solo. It was moments like these that impacted Jody's future in church music! Jody began to write and create music, recording his first project at age 15 and has recorded 6 more albums since then. Jody's earliest influences in music were from traveling Southern Gospel groups that stopped to sing at his family's church along their way. Through people like The Hinsons, The Kingsmen, and The Cathedrals, Jody heard the power of Southern Gospel harmonies and song lyrics. It had a permanent affect on his life! Jody has led worship for 25 years. He currently leads worship at Judah Church in South Carolina. He enjoys spending time with his two sons Judah and Asa. Seth J. Elbe was born in St Louis, MO and has moved 39 times, spending the majority of his life between Georgia, Florida, and Texas. From a family a 6, with two older brothers and a younger sister, he started humming melodies before he could talk. His family sang together in local churches. When traveling, they would practice harmonies in the car to southern gospel music and the occasional Oakridge Boys cassette. From a very young age Seth learned to cook from his mom, and enjoyed it so much that he worked in a few restaurants during High School. Though he eventually he chose to focus on music and not cooking, you can [...]

Look forward to TWO GREAT WEEKENDS at the Fall Festival, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this October! Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that the event has to offer. With first class music performances, arts & crafts, fun carnival rides on the first weekend, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia's rich history and culture, the Fall Festival provides something for every member of the family!

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder A life full of music. That's the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age twenty-one, he was already considered a “recognized master” of one of America's most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. His life's path has taken him to various musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass music, to striking out on new musical journeys, while still leaving his musical roots intact. Ricky struck his first chords on a mandolin over 60 years ago, and this 15-time Grammy Award winner continues to do his part to lead the recent roots revival in music. With 12 consecutive Grammy-nominated classics behind him, all from his own Skaggs Family Records label (Bluegrass Rules! in 1998, Ancient Tones in 1999, History of the Future in 2001, Soldier of the Cross, Live at the Charleston Music Hall, and Big Mon: The Songs of Bill Monroe in 2003, Brand New Strings in 2005, Instrumentals in 2007, Salt of the Earth with The Whites in 2008, Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947 in 2009 and Ricky Skaggs Solo: Songs My Dad Loved along with Mosaic in 2010), the diverse and masterful tones made by the gifted Skaggs come from a life dedicated to playing music that is both fed by the soul and felt by the heart. In 1971, he entered the world of professional music full-time with his friend, the late country singer, Keith Whitley, when the two young musicians were invited to join the band of bluegrass patriarch Ralph Stanley. Ricky soon began to build a reputation for creativity and excitement through live appearances and recordings with acts such as J.D. Crowe & the New South. He performed on the band's 1975 debut album for Rounder Records, which is widely regarded as one of the most influential bluegrass albums ever made. A stint as a bandleader with Boone Creek followed, bringing the challenges of leadership while giving him further recording and performing experience. In the late 1970's, Ricky turned his attention to country music. Though still in his 20's, the wealth of experience and talent he possessed served him well, first as a member of Emmylou Harris' Hot Band and later as an individual recording artist on his own. With the release of Waitin' for the Sun to Shine in 1981, Skaggs reached the top of the country charts and remained there throughout most of the 1980's, resulting in a total of 12 #1 hits. In 1982, he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, the youngest to ever be inducted at that time. As his popularity soared, he garnered eight awards from the Country Music Association (CMA), including “Entertainer of the Year” in 1985, four Grammy Awards and dozens of other honors. These achievements also placed him front and center in the neo-traditionalist movement, bringing renewed vitality and prominence to a sound that had been [...]

Twenty-plus years after a truly epic debut, “this country music thing” MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner does is still as clear and consistent as ever. A rock-solid dedication to traditional roots. An unshakable focus on craftsman quality. A once-in-a-generation vocalist, with a rumbling bass that never falters. But as the South Carolina native knows, “consistent” has never meant “static.". Turner has seen the trends come and go and soldiered through the ups and downs of an often fickle business. He's stayed true to himself – even as the ground beneath him shifted – and now, he's in the sweet spot of creative confidence. With his 10th studio album, Turner keeps doing This Country Music Thing like only he can – and it's still important work. “This is who I am. This is who I was born to be – it's something that feeds me and fulfills me, and I've never lost my love for this,” Turner says. “When I first started, my goal was to just be myself and sing songs that meant something to me. To keep the tradition of country alive, but at the same time, make it fresh, make it new. I feel like it gets more challenging over time, but at the end of the day, it's worth it.” Born in The Palmetto State and raised on both faith and country music, Turner has met that challenge like few have. Since his stunning introduction on the Grand Ole Opry stage in 2001 (where fans demanded an encore from the unknown artist, who had just boarded a “Long Black Train” to fame), he's channeled the spirit of classic country, gospel and Appalachian roots into an instantly recognizable brand, with a purposeful mix of modern-timeless appeal. A beloved Opry cast member he's sold over 6 million albums – including his Platinum-certified Long Black Train breakout, and the 3X Platinum Your Man after that. Likewise, Turner's 5 billion career streams and five Number Ones helped drive 15 RIAA certifications – often pairing his steady sound with a through-line of romantic dedication. Yet every few years another trend would spark to life … and like clockwork, Turner would stay his course. This Country Music Thing finds him on the same heading and feeling no less excited about the destination.

In his storied career in Country music, Trace Adkins has sold over 11 MILLION albums, charted 40 singles on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart, earned numerous awards, multiple GRAMMY nominations, and garnered over 2 BILLION streams. A Grand Ole Opry member for two decades, the Louisiana native is known for his dynamic baritone, fiery live performance, and notable roles as an actor in film and TV. Since his 1996 breakout debut DREAMIN' OUT LOUD delivered smashes “Every Light In The House,” which hit Top 5 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and #1 “This Ain't (No Thinkin' Thing),” Adkins has pioneered a mix of classic Country minded traditionalism and adventurous, good-natured showmanship, breaking open new avenues in modern Country through fun-filled hits like “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Hillbilly Bone” with Blake Shelton. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut with 2021's release THE WAY I WANNA GO (Verge Records), the 25-song album has been applauded by Billboard as “a creative tour de force that serves up the lyrical and stylistic diversity that would make his hero [Ronnie] Milsap proud,” with Rolling Stone calling it “lighthearted club-ready fun…,” and PEOPLE praising it as “packed to the hilt with hits.” From profound traditional balladry to clever-Country party anthems, the Mickey Jack Cones and Derek George produced project features special guests Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Melissa Etheridge, Pitbull, Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder on harmonica and more. Adkins is currently on tour playing headline shows spanning coast to coast throughout the year.

The 2025 Appalachian Brew and Music Festival brings you great craft breweries from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina & Alabama. There will also be delicious food from area restaurants, regional arts & crafts, and lots of Appalachian & Americana music! *Sign up to be a volunteer and receive free admission after your shift and all the beer samples you want! Please call the office at 706-896-4191. Tickets are: Early Bird - $45 (until June 1st) Advanced Tickets- $55 (June 2nd - October 24th) Gate Admission - $60 (October 25th) *Tickets should only be purchased directly through our website. Be aware of 3rd party resellers. 63+ Breweries Unlimited Tasting Souvenir Glass Music and Vendors Enjoy a Beer Garden - a relaxed area to enjoy the festival! *Food is an additional fee - See vendor list below for dining selections ** Only small and/or clear bags are allowed Shuttle services to the campgrounds and hotels will be available. Participating Breweries: 6S Brewing Co (Duluth, GA) Akademia Brewing (Athens GA) Anderson Valley Brewing Company (Boonville, CA) Anxo Cidery (Washington DC) Austin Eastciders (Austin, TX) Bearded Iris Brewing (Nashville, TN) Bee Town Mead and Cider (Bluffton, SC) Bell's Brewery (Kalamazoo, MI) Bold Rock Ciders (Asheville, NC) Bravazzi (Nashville, TN) Bucking Goat Brewing Company (Dallas, GA) Burgkopf (Miami, FL) Cherry Street Brewing (Cumming, GA) Conservative Dad's Ultra Right Beer (Lawrenceville, GA) Creature Comforts (Athens, GA) Dahlonega Brewery (Dahlonega, GA) Deschutes Brewery (Bend, OR) Devil's Foot Beverage Company (Asheville, NC) Dry County Brewing (Kennesaw, GA) El Segundo Brewing (El Segundo, CA) Etowah Meadery (Dahlonega, GA) Fall Line (Macon, GA) Fire Maker Brewing (Atlanta, GA) Founders Brewing Co. (Grand Rapids, MI) Four Sixes Grit & Glory (Guthrie, TX) Golda Kombucha (Atlanta, GA) Goller (Germany) Grumpy Old Men Brewing (Blue Ridge, GA) Halfway Crooks Beer (Atlanta, GA) Highland Brewing Co. (Asheville, NC) Hi-Wire Brewing (Asheville, NC) Hiawassee Brewery (Hiawassee, GA) Honest Abe Cider House and Meadery (Gardena, CA) Ironshield (Lawrenceville, GA) Jekyll Brewing (Alpharetta, GA) Lagunitas Brewing (Petaluma, CA) Lazy Hiker Brewing (Franklin, NC) Liquid Nation Brewery (Gainesville, GA) Mercier Orchards Cider (Blue Ridge, GA) Monday Night Brewing (Atlanta, GA) Mike's Hard Lemonade (Chicago, IL) Monster Beast (Corona, CA) New Belgium (Asheville, NC) Newgrass Brewing Co (Shelby, NC) Nofo Brew Co (Cumming, GA) Normaltown Brewing (Athens, GA) Old Nation Brewery (Williamston, MI) Ology Brewing Co (Tallahassee, FL) Parish Brewing Co (Broussard, LA) Prairie Brewing Company (Rockford, IL) Printer's Ale (Carrollton GA) Renegade Lemonade Savannah River (Augusta, GA) Sierra Nevada (Mill River, NC and Chico CA) Slow Pour Brewing (Lawrenceville, GA) Social Fox Brewing (Norcross, GA) South Main Brewing (Watkinsville, GA) Southern Brewing Co. (Athens, GA) Southern Tier Brewing (Lakewood, NY) Spindletap Brewery (Houston, TX) Steady Hand Beer Co (Atlanta, GA) Steel Hands Brewing (Cayce, SC) Sycamore Brewing (Charlotte, NC) Terrapin Beer Co (Athens, GA) The Brewing Projekt (Eau Claire, WI) Toppling Goliath (Decorah, IA) Tripping Animals Brewing Co (Miami, FL) Tucker Brewing (Tucker, GA) Two Tides Brewing Company (Savannah, GA) Untitled Art Brewing (Waunakee, WI) Urban Tree Cider [...]

Join the City of Hiawassee for Trick or Treating fun at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Bring your little ghosts & goblins to show off their costumes and get lots of candy from local businesses. It's sure to be a spooktacular time!

Hey Gear Heads - You're going to LOVE this show! '79 and earlier vehicles only! Rat Rods, Traditional Hot Rods, Customs, Lead Sleds, Shop Trucks, Patina Vehicles, etc. Absolutely no frame off type restored vehicles. Muscle Cars and "Classics" are okay as long as they show their age somewhat. Special Awards will be given to the Top 25 Pre-Registration is $25 per vehicle. Registration at show is $35 per vehicle. Reserved covered parking is $100. Covered vendor spaces (10x20) is $150. Outdoor vendor spaces (20x20) is $75. To pre-register mail your check made out to "KAHR Motorsports" at PO Box 521 Six Mile, SC 29682. To pre-register by credit card call 850-899-1202.