Special Events — All Year Long





















DISCOVER SPRING

City of Canton Easter Festival
The Saturday before Easter Sunday from 1-4 pm. Multiple hunts for kids ages 10 & under, pictures with the Easter Bunny, inflatables & more. Cannon Park, Downtown Canton. 770-704.1500.
www.CantonHDL.com

BALL GROUND HERITAGE DAYS
A celebration of the good ‘ol days with arts, crafts music, food and more. Second weekend in May. 770.735.2123.
www.CityofBallGround.com

CHEROKEE INDIAN FESTIVAL AND POW WOW
Experience Native American entertainment, arts and crafts, music and food. Mother’s Day weekend at Boling Park in Canton. 770.735.6275.
www.rthunder.com


CANTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Artists, music, food, a youth art exhibit, and a hands-on area for children in Brown Park, Canton. Third weekend in May, 10 am-5 pm. Presented by the Cherokee County Arts Council. 770.704.6244.
www.CherokeeArts.org

5K & FUN RUN
The 5K starts at Holly Springs Elementary School and concludes at Barrett Memorial Park. The Fun Run route is two laps around the Barrett Memorial Park track. T-Shirts and awards will be presented. Last Saturday in May, 8 am. 770.345.5536.

www.HollySpringsGa.us

DISCOVER SUMMER

WOODSTOCK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
A variety of musical entertainment is hosted by the City of Woodstock for free concerts May-September at 7:30pm. Woodstock City Park. 770.517.6788.
ww.woodstockconcertseries.com

 

CANTON FARMERS MARKET
Begins May 12th and runs every Saturday until September from 8 am-Noon. Located in Downtown Canton, rain or shine. 770-704-1500.
www.CantonHDL.com

 

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
Begins May 19th and ends on October 27th from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. Public parking lot on Towne Lake Parkway.
www.WoodstockGA.gov

 

CITY OF CANTON 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Patriotism and fireworks at its finest. 4-7pm. Doggie Parade at 4 pm. Doggie costume contest, bounce house, games & kids activities. Cannon Park, Downtown Canton. Parade in downtown Canton begins at 6pm, fireworks display at RiverStone Shopping Plaza at dusk. 770.704.1500.
www.CantonHDL.com


FREEDOM FEST
City of Woodstock’s annual can’t miss 4th of July event. July 4th. Early morning Woodstock Freedom Run 5k road race. Parade through downtown Woodstock at 10am, followed by booths, food, fun and games for children in Woodstock City Park. Spectacular after-dark fireworks display at I-575 & Highway 92. 770.517.6788.
www.WoodstockGA.gov


CHEROKEE COUNTY FAIR
Family fun at the fair, featuring livestock, shows, carnival rides, games and more. Second full week in September. Fair Grounds in Canton.
www.ugaextension.com/cherokee

BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES
Your lunch hour has never been more entertaining – free concerts at Woodstock City Park, noon- 1 pm, every Thursday in September. 770.517.6788
www.WoodstockGA.gov

DISCOVER FALL

'GET LOST' IN THE MAiZE
Fall family fun in the Corn MAiZE. September through November. Hickory Flat Community. 770.345.5591.
www.CaglesFamilyFarm.com

RIVERFEST
Arts and crafts festival, antiques, music, entertainment and concessions. Last weekend in September. Presented by the Service League of Cherokee County. Boiling Park, Canton. 770.704.5991.
www.serviceleague.net

AUTUMN FEST
Celebration filled with fun and excitement for the entire family featuring children’s games, excellent food, community organization booths, arts and crafts, petting zoo, live music and much more! First Saturday in October, 10 am - 5 pm. Barrett Memorial Park in Holly Springs.
www.HollySpringsGa.us

TASTE OF CANTON
ry the menu items from local restaurants. Bring an empty stomach. Second Thursday in October, 5 pm - 9 pm. Cannon Park in Downtown Canton. 770.704.1500. www.cantonhdl.com

CHEROKEE PIGNIC
Savory food and fun! Old-fashioned Country Fair & KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Event in Canton’s Heritage Park. Third weekend in October. Presented by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. 770.345.0400.
www.CherokeePignic.com

THE GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Saturday before Halloween. Kids costume contest and parade, tick-or-treat with merchants, games, etc. 1 pm - 4 pm. Cannon Park, Downtown Canton. 770-704-1500
www.CantonHDL.com

HALLOWEEN KIDSFEST
Just treats, no tricks for costumed kiddies. Moonwalks, apple bobbing, face painting, candy give-away and more. October 31st, 3 -7 pm. Woodstock City Park. 770.517.6788.
www.WoodstockGA.gov

DISCOVER WINTER

Jingle Bell $hop
A one-stop holiday shopping extravaganza of beautiful and distinctive gifts. November 9th, 11 am - 8 pm. Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center, Cherokee County Administration Building. 770-345.0400.
www.cherokeechamber.com/jingleBellShop.htm

 

HOLIDAY JUBILEE AND CITY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Tis the season to experience a parade, carolers, Santa, tree lighting and presentation of the Citizen of the Year Award. First Saturday in December, Woodstock City Park. 70.517.6788.
www.WoodstockGA.gov

CHRISTMAS PARADE
Celebrate the holiday season with your neighbors in Holly Springs. First Saturday in December. 770.345.5536.
www.HollySpringsGa.us

CHRISTMAS PARADE
oin Santa and the community in a parade through downtown Canton. Check website for date & time. 770.704.1500.
www.CantonHDL.com

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Official kick-off to the holiday season in Waleska. First Thursday in December. 770.479.2912.
www.CityofWaleska.com

LOVE LIGHTS A TREE
The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Friday after Thanksgiving. Downtown Canton. 770.704.1500.
www.CantonHDL.com

HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS
Santa’s Annual Visit to Ball Ground. First Friday in December, 6 pm. Downtown Gazebo. 770.735.2123.
www.CityofBallGround.com

Note: There are a variety of events held throughout the county to commemorate Memorial Day, Patriots Day & Veterans Day. Contact the Chamber of Commerce or a local City Hall for event details.


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