When you wake up and want to put a smile on your face, you think of the songs that always manage to reach down and touch your soul the moment you hear the first note. The Marshall Tucker Band is one such group that continues to have a profound level of impact on successive generations of listeners who've been "Searchin' for a Rainbow" and found it perfectly represented by this tried-and-true Southern institution over the decades. The Marshall Tucker Band came together as a young, hungry, and quite driven six-piece outfit in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1972, having duly baptized themselves with the name of a blind piano tuner after they found it inscribed on a key to their original rehearsal space — and they've been in tune with tearing it up on live stages both big and small all across the globe ever since. Plus, the band's mighty music catalog, consisting of more than 20 studio albums and a score of live releases, has racked up multi-platinum album sales many times over. A typically rich MTB setlist is bubbling over with a healthy dose of hits like the heartfelt singalong “Heard It in a Love Song,” the insistent pleading of “Can't You See” (the signature tune of MTB's late co-founding lead guitarist and then-principal songwriter Toy Caldwell), the testifying “Fire on the Mountain,” the wanderlust gallop of “Long Hard Ride,” and the explosive testimony of “Ramblin,'” to name but a few. Special Guest: Hunter Flynn Some folks sing like they're trying to impress you. Others sing like they've got something on their heart they have to get out. Hunter Flynn falls in that second camp—and it's exactly why he stops people in their tracks. Flynn's from Pulaski County, Kentucky. But more than that—he's from somewhere deeper. Somewhere between grit and grace, sorrow and soul. He calls what he does Appalachian Soul, and I'm not sure there's a better name for it. His voice has the weight of someone who's lived through something—and he has. He walked away from a near-fatal wreck with a second chance, and since then, he's poured his entire being into music and art. He's not afraid to sing about grief, longing, or hope that comes in small doses. You'll hear that in songs like “Granny's Song” or “East Kentucky Dream.” But what really sets Hunter apart isn't just what he sings—it's how he carries it. There's no pretending. No polish for the sake of polish. Just real stories, told the way they're meant to be. He's also one of the most talented visual artists I've seen—his charcoal portraits look like they could breathe. And in a way, they do. Just like his songs, they come from a place most people never let you see. Hunter Flynn doesn't sound like anyone else. He sounds like a holler remembering. Like pain being worked through. Like a promise that the light will come, even if it's slow. If you're from here, you'll feel it like a memory. If [...]

Mountain Country Christmas in Lights 2025 is a holiday treat for the entire family at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA along the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge in the Northeast Georgia mountains. The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds will transform into a spectacular, magical holiday walk through light show immersed in Christmas music, arts and crafts, food, fun, entertainment, photo opportunities, train rides, and a visit with Santa Claus! Event runs 6pm-9pm Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from November 27 - December 6th. Open EVERY night from December 11th - 23rd! (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

Towns County Sheriff's Christmas Parade- 2025 "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" The parade route will begin in the parking lot of the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds with lineup beginning at 4pm. If you are planning to enter the float contest, you must be lined up and decorated by 5pm. Please contact the TC Sheriff's office at 706-896-4444 for more information and a full list of rules & requirements.

For more than 30 years, GRAMMY® Award winners and Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys have been spreading Christmas cheer with one of the most treasured holiday tours in country music. This year, the legendary group is thrilled to bring their Christmas Celebration Tour for a very special, limited series of performances. On December 5, they'll light up Anderson Music Hall in Hiawassee, GA, with a magical evening full of holiday spirit. Fans can expect a spectacular show featuring dazzling stage designs, gently falling snow, and beautifully decorated Christmas trees, setting the perfect backdrop for a night of festive joy. The Oak Ridge Boys will perform a heartfelt mix of holiday classics and contemporary favorites, along with timeless hits from their incredible career. With selections from their seven bestselling Christmas albums, this unforgettable concert promises to be a family-friendly tradition you won't want to miss. “Christmas has always been such a special time for us,” says Duane Allen. “Sharing these songs with our fans and celebrating the season together is something we look forward to every year. We hope you'll join us for this wonderful night.” Don't wait! Gather your family and friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. Special Guest: Lee Newton Lee Newton is a singer/songwriter from Western North Carolina whose soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics have touched the hearts of audiences across the world. She has received critical acclaim for her work, garnering multiple awards and nominations throughout her career. She has shared the stage with legendary artists including Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap, Gene Watson, Ronnie McDowell, T. Graham Brown, Sara Evans, Diamond Rio, Billy Dean, The Gatlin Brothers, TG Sheppard, Edwin McCain, and many more. Lee has been featured on national media outlets including Fox Rock Review with Eric Dahl (for the second time), WSM Circle Access TV's Coffee, Country & Cody with Bill Cody, NBC's Today in Nashville, along with countless radio interviews promoting her latest album Homesick, produced by Kent Wells and Dave Fowler. Beyond music, Lee is deeply committed to service. She was honored last year as an honorary member of the United States Marine Corps League, where she volunteers and helps raise money for veterans and children through Toys for Tots. She also serves as an Ambassador for Music Amplifies, an organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged children in Nashville. In 2024, Lee released her first Gospel album, which included powerful duets with the late Joe Bonsall of The Oak Ridge Boys, T. Graham Brown, Deborah Allen, Tony Jackson, Dale Houston, Kathryn Shipley, Ben Isaacs, and others. Currently, Lee is back in Nashville working on her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Journey. The first single, The Long Goodbye, was released on September 13, 2025.

*Special Drive Thru on Christmas Eve! We will open from 6pm-9pm. There will be no magic show, train rides, or craft vendors. This is strictly a drive thru event. The Grinch will be on site from 6-8, but Santa will obviously be at the North Pole preparing for his big night. Admission will be $20 per car - CASH ONLY. Because we will have limited staff we can not process credit cards, so please pay with cash

Come out to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and help us usher in 2026 with bang! Parking lot and food trucks open at 6pm. Fireworks will begin at 8pm on Wednesday, December 31st!