Local market including produce, arts & crafts, soaps, jellies, breads with live music and fun for kids helpd every Saturday April through October Rain or Shine.
A Weekend Driving Tour Original works of art made by regional artists at our charming shops, galleries and studios. · Start anywhere you like… Plot your own course Featuring Paintings, pottery, folk art, jewelry, glass, mixed media, metal, photography, handcrafted furniture, fiber, wood, and much more!
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Lavender Wand Making (free of charge), Culinary Tastings, Chair Massages, Face Painting and Music.
The Rhododendron FestivalApril 12-May 12, 2024 Open 7 days a week! Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm Sundays 12pm to 4pm Free Admission to the Festival! Tour Hamilton Gardens: $6 per person Cart Tours are $10 each 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! The Festival is held in our Courtyard and it will be open 7 days a week for FREE! Daily Special Features include: Plant Sales Garden Tours Featured artwork for sale Art Exhibit on Saturdays 11 - 4 Seminars and Classes on Sundays Our Courtyard will be open to the public for brunch and lunch in the garden! Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am to 4pm, April 12th through May 12th. Award winning food trucks, gourmet dessert and coffee vendors, unique and organic homemade ice cream as well as artistic and delectable charcuterie boards. Wine and Mimosa Bar opens at noon Saturdays and Sundays (sponsored by Crane Creek and Hightower Creek Wineries) Musical performances each Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 3pm on the Courtyard Stage
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 is free to the festival and a $6 donation to tour the gardens.
Aesthetic Water Releases 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (200 cubic feet per second) This water flow is less than the whitewater releases but much more than the regular flow of water through the gorge. Hiking & rock climbing in the gorge are not allowed on these dates. May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Sunday Farmers MarketLooking for produce grown without synthetic fertilizer and treatments? Look no further! SNC will be hosting a weekly farmers market starting in May 2024. Local farmers will offer produce, honey, frozen beef and chicken, eggs, mushrooms, and herb plants. For more information, contact Johnna Tuttle at jtuttle@snca.org. Sundays 10am–2pm, May through October
Experience an exciting evening filled with fun activities for the entire family. Indulge your taste buds at our many great restaurants and food trucks. Explore unique boutiques and pop-up vendors, offering everything from fashion-forward attire to one-of-a-kind treasures. Listen as the city comes alive with live entertainment from talented musicians, or take a leisurely Sip & Stroll while enjoying handcrafted cocktails, fine wines, and artisanal brews. Don't miss the cornhole tournament starting at 6 pm for a chance to win a local gift card!