Clayton Farmers Market
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.
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Clayton Farmers Market
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.
Free
Lavender Cottage
Arts & Crafts Vendors, Lavender Wand Making (free of charge), Culinary Tastings, Chair Massages, Face Painting and Music.
Arts Tour 2024
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!
Dwayne Crocker: Expressions in Clay
Dwayne Crocker: Expressions in ClayThe Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia presents its latest featured exhibit: Dwayne Crocker: Expressions in Clay, which opened November 4. The exhibit will be on display until May 3, 2024. Crocker’s work is traditional with an expressive twist. He uses Georgia red clay and mixes his own glazes to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Visitors to the Museum can experience his work through an exhibition of select pieces that showcase his sculptural mastery. The exhibit features face jugs, snake jugs, roosters, and commemorative UGA pieces on loan from private collections as well as the artist’s collection. Crocker grew up in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains in Lula and later Gillsville. Both towns are traditional pottery communities where Dwayne witnessed potters creating their wares. He learned and worked at Wilson Pottery and also made production garden-ware before opening his own pottery shop in 1999. “Dwayne’s work is infused with a tremendous amount of expression, movement, and life.” says Folk Pottery Museum Director Emily DeFoor. “The sculptural elements of his pottery demonstrate his years of dedication to his craft.” The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia is open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. It is located at 283 Highway 255 North, ¼ mile north of the intersection with Georgia Highway 17, and four miles southeast of Alpine Helen. For more information visit www.folkpotterymuseum.com or call 706-878-3300.
7 events,
Barefoot in the Park
Paul and Corie are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer, and she’s a free spirit, always looking for the latest thrill. After their six-day honeymoon, they land in their too-expensive, leaky, dreary New York City apartment…until they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother for whom they play matchmaker with the nutty neighbor upstairs. As everything goes wrong, the young married couple learns what marriage is all about, including spontaneity…like running barefoot in the park! PG
$30.00
9 events,
The Rhododendron Festival
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
Free
Hamilton Gardens Rhododendron Festival
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.
$6
10 events,
Disenchanted!
Not Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. The original storybook heroines are none-too-happy with the way they’ve been portrayed in today’s pop culture, so they’ve tossed their tiaras and have come to life to set the record straight. Forget the princesses you think you know – these royal renegades are here to comically belt out the truth. Ages 13+.
$25.00
12 events,
Georgia Mountain Fair Spring Yard Sale
Come shop for amazing treasures at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Free admission. Free Parking!
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Chamber Ensembles
Chamber Ensembles
Students from the studios of Dr. Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi and Ms. Dianasue Walton perform a variety of chamber music from the 18th century to the present.
14 events,
Bear on the Square Mountain Festival
For more than 25 years, Bear on the Square Mountain Festival has welcomed thousands of visitors to Dahlonega’s Historic Square for a weekend of traditional mountain and bluegrass music, a juried Artist Market, local musicians jamming around the Square, storytelling, music workshops, food vendors and more. All events are free.
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Dustin Lynch: Killed the Cowboy Tour
Dustin Lynch: Killed the Cowboy Tour
Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving eight #1s, four Top 5 albums, 10 GOLD and PLATINUM certified singles, and tallying over 5.4 BILLION cumulative global streams. His sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records), makes a statement on September 29. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making PLATINUM, six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” – the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at #1 on the Mediabase and #2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also featured current Top 15-and-rising single “Stars Like Confetti” and hit “Party Mode.” Since his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, Lynch has headlined packed venues and toured with Country's biggest names like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, and Kane Brown. Likewise, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.
$45.00
Songwriter’s Showcase 46
Songwriter’s Showcase 46
Local favorite Rob Tiger hosts a platform for singer-songwriters to perform their own creations. This engaging event has become a tradition at the Peacock and is the best value in the mountains for an evening of quality entertainment.
$29.50
9 events,
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Full Moon Hike
Full Moon Hike
Tallulah Falls, GA Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. Must register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-754-7981
$10.00
9 events,
The Concerts at Eller Holler
The Concerts at Eller Holler
Top Rated Bands from all over the SoutheastThursday NightsApril 25th | May 2nd | May 9th | May 16th | May 23rdLive Music 7pm to 9pmAdmission: $10Tickets at the Gate, by Phone or OnlineSeating in Amphitheater or Lawn (bring a blanket or chair) The Holler Village opens at 5pm -Food court -Adult Beverage Bar -Crafters and more!
$10.00
12 events,
6th Annual Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival
Top, award winning songwriters from Nashville & Georgia performing and telling stories about each song. Five venues all three days
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Memory Lane Classic Car Show
Memory Lane Classic Car Show
Memory Lane Classic Car ShowFriday & Saturday, April 26th & 27th 8am-4pm Spectator admission is $10/per person. Children 12 & under are free! The festivities begin with a Memory Lane Kick-off Party on Thursday, April 25th! Calling all car enthusiasts! Join us for a Classic Car Show on Friday, April 26th – Saturday, April 27th
$10.00
Led Zeppelin Cosmic Concert
Led Zeppelin Cosmic Concert
Back by popular demand, this full-dome video extravaganza is ready to rock Rollins Planetarium! This one-of-a-kind concert transports the audience into a series of fantastical and surrealistic settings, taking visitors on a captivating journey led by this legendary rock band. The motions are calculated to heighten the transportive feeling, drawing audiences deeper into the ever-changing landscape of sight and sound. The soundtrack includes Led Zeppelin classics such as “Kashmir,” “Black Dog,” “Over the Hills and Far Away,” “Stairway to Heaven” and “Rock and Roll.”
$5.00
Led Zeppelin Cosmic Concert
Led Zeppelin Cosmic Concert
Back by popular demand, this full-dome video extravaganza is ready to rock Rollins Planetarium! This one-of-a-kind concert transports the audience into a series of fantastical and surrealistic settings, taking visitors on a captivating journey led by this legendary rock band. The motions are calculated to heighten the transportive feeling, drawing audiences deeper into the ever-changing landscape of sight and sound. The soundtrack includes Led Zeppelin classics such as “Kashmir,” “Black Dog,” “Over the Hills and Far Away,” “Stairway to Heaven” and “Rock and Roll.”
$5.00
18 events,
Sassafras Artisan Market
Sassafras Artisan Market, brought to you by the North Georgia Arts Guild, brings together the finest artists and artisans from our beautiful mountain region. Our annual juried event offers visitors a fun, family-friendly ART experience.Shop for the perfect gift, something fun or beautiful for yourself or your home. You’ll find original art and fine crafts from over 100 exhibitors: painting, photography, fiber, pottery, folk art, wood, metal, jewelry, and much more! Watch artists demonstrate their work and talent. All ages will have fun making art projects to take home. And when it’s time for a break, take a seat in the dining tent and enjoy yummy festival foods, treats and beverages from the Food Trucks. The Artisan Market is both indoors and out at the Rabun County Pavilions and Civic Center in Clayton, GA. Ample Parking is close and convenient. Parking & Admission are free.
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2024 Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival
2024 Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival
2024 Annual Blue Ridge Trout AND Outdoor Adventures Festival in the downtown Blue Ridge City Park. Pt on by the Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited Chapter.Cast - Paddle - Hike - Climb - Ride - Axe Throwing - Outdoor Art- Live Music - Craft Beer and Food and much more. This is not just a fishing event, learn about kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and more. Many local outfitters will be onsite to help you. Local outfitters and guides help you learn why trout fishing - especially fly-fishing - is a growing sport among men and women in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Georgia...where, when and how to catch rainbow, brown and brook trout inn the Trout Capital of Georgia. Trout Fest Program Tents present expanded programs including mountain biking and kayaking. Professional fishing guides and outfitters share their fishing programs that tell our visitors what they need to know for a successful day of trout fishing in the Trout Capital of Georgia. New This Year! Trout Fest's Toccoa River Tagged Trout-Fishing Derby! Fish the Toccoa River from March 26 to April 25 and win gear, guide trips, cash and more when you return a Trout Fest event tag from a trout stocked by TROUT FEST '24. Trout Fest Activity Zone, opens up outdoor fun for our visitors with fish-bike-kayak demos and programs, a climbing wall, a trout-fishing pond, long-saw crosscutting, axe throwing, gem mining and more! Browse, admire and shop a large selection of fine outdoor art produced by local and traveling artists who feature the resources of the Appalachian Mountains in both their materials and their visions. Trout Fest Food Court features new and returning food vendors, and our Beer/Wine Garden will include local craft beer from Grumpy Old Men Brewing a local favorite as well as hard cider from Mercier Orchards. Browse, admire and shop a large selection of great outdoor gear, clothing, footwear, fishing tackle, fl rods/reels, personal/property services, and fine outdoor art produced by local and traveling artists who feature the resources of the Appalachian Mountains in both their materials and their visions. Be sure to be there from 3 pm to 6 pm for live music from the Blue Ridge Trout Fest Sound Stage. Check out blueridgetroutfest.com for more details.
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May Day Parade & Maypole Dance
May Day Parade & Maypole Dance
Celebrate May Day with us! Our annual May Day Parade & Maypole Dance takes place Saturday, April 27th. This event is free and open to all, with the procession beginning at 11:45 a.m. If you’d like to join in the short parade, meet at Festival Barn at 11:30 a.m. The procession will move from the Festival Barn, past the garden and down to the field outside the Craft Shop for the Maypole dance around noon. After the Maypole ribbons are tied there will be a simple circle dance, open to any attendees, followed by a performance by the Brasstown Morris Dance Teams. Festive dress & nature-themed costumes encouraged.
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Alpine Village Volkswanderung 5k or 10k
Alpine Village Volkswanderung 5k or 10k
Second Annual Alpine Village Volkswanderung, 5K or 10K “German Style” walk on the beautiful established hiking trails alongside trout streams and foothills between Helen and Unicoi State Park Lodge. This is an AVA sanctioned walk event. For many years the Alpine Volkswanderung (trail walk) was an annual event in Helen every April, a celebration of spring in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. The celebration begins again, with a walk, many gifts and prizes available at drawing. Walk registration fee, $3.00 and $5.00 for a 2024 souvenir walk pin.
$3 – $5
10 events,
Switched on Piano 2.0 – A Classical Music Concert
Switched on Piano 2.0 – A Classical Music Concert
Classically trained pianists with Masters Degrees and Doctorates come together to play from the classical piano repertoire of the masters. Solos will showcase individual talents and musical interests. Duets and 2 piano 4 hands classical compositions for piano will fill the venue.Your performers for “Switched On Piano” will be performing with the latest digital sampling technology, playing a Virtual 1952 Steinway 9’ Concert grand connected to Roland Professional Stage Pianos and custom audio computer technology. Close your eyes and imagine two 9’ concert grand pianos on stage and let the Bose sound system fill your ears with the sound you are expecting to hear. The pianists, all from the local area, are excited to perform for the community and share their love of piano music. They will strive to create the magic that is the soundscape of compositions written just for the piano by master composers. Many of these compositions were written and performed by the composers themselves and virtuoso pianists of the day.
Free