Ultimate Guide to Events Happening In Habersham County
Are you looking for something for your family & friends to do this weekend? Planning a fun weekend in the future? Be Sure to check out the following Guide to Events happening in Habersham County and Northeast Georgia.
May 2022
60th Annual Mountain Laurel Festival @ Historic Downtown Clarkesville
Saturday May 21, 2022- 9:00 am til 4:00 pm
Historic Downtown Clarkesville
Returning for the 60th year, The Mountain Laurel Festival continues as one of the oldest and most authentic arts and crafts events in Georgia. Join us for a unique blend of handmade arts & crafts, live music, parade, food and so much more!! May 21st, 9:00am to 4:00pm in Downtown Clarkesville.Link to register for parade:
The Barn Market @ Copey Creek
Saturday May 21, 2022- 10:00 am til 4:00 pm
109 Copey Creek Road, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Join us for North Georgia’s best curated market of local artists, creatives, craftsmen, and farmers. You can shop with the dozens of vendors and enjoy the food and mountain views at Copey Creek!
Gloaming Picnic & Art Auction @ Old Clarkesville Cemetery
Saturday, May 21, 2022 – 5:00 pm til 7:30 pm
Old Clarkesville Cemetery
Join supporters of the Old Clarkesville Cemetery on May 21 for what promises to be a memorable evening to raise funds for the preservation and restoration of the historic landmark.
Historic Clarkesville Cemetery Preservation, Inc. is hosting the Gloaming Picnic & Art Auction at the Old Clarkesville Cemetery starting at 5 p.m., with several highlights built into the evening’s itinerary.
HCCP, Inc. is also pleased to announce Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens will be the presenting sponsor for this event.
“We are delighted to once again partner with Brent Tolbert and Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens to underwrite this event,” said E. Lane Gresham, chair of HCCP, Inc. “Because of this generous support, all proceeds from ticket sales and the art auction will go toward our ongoing restoration and preservation work.”
Sweet Breads of Demorest will provide a picnic supper and dessert. The ticket price also includes two beer and/or wine tickets.
Also planned is a live auction to showcase local artists. This year’s theme echoes the Clarkesville tagline — ‘We call it home.’ The majority of the artists are affiliated with Hemlock Gallery located in downtown Clarkesville.
The event’s title, Gloaming Picnic, is a nod to Jarvis Van Buren and his wife Eliza, who are buried in the cemetery. The couple built the historic Gloaming Cottage, located near the cemetery.
Jarvis Van Buren was an architect/builder and horticulturist who migrated from New York to Habersham County in 1838. He is credited with designing and building several historic homes and buildings in the area.
The event will also feature a performance by local musicians. Ample parking is available at Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Wilson and Green streets just around the corner from the cemetery. Ticket prices are $100 per person, on sale in advance after April 15.
For more information visit the website or find the event on Facebook.
Lego Club @ The Clarkesville Library
Thursday, May 26, 2022 – 4:00 pm
178 E Green St, Clarkesville, GA 30523
We’re going out with a bang… Volcanoes!!!
June 2022
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown @ Habersham Community Theater
Thursday June 2, 2022- Sunday June 5, 2022
1370 Washington Street, Clarkesville, GA
It’s a day in the life of Charlie Brown! It really is just that, a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine’s Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and non-human) and strung together on the string of a single day, from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening.
Fairies and Frogs @ The Dilly Dally
Sunday, June 5, 2022 – 1:00 pm til 3:00 pm
1441 Washington St, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Where are my little princess fairies and prince frogs?! Y’all, this event is SOOO fun for your sweet kids!!
Fairies: be sure to dress in your BEST princess style and froggies: don’t worry, we’ll have you lookin like a frog before the end!I can’t wait! Many activities planned for each category! Cost is $25 per child! All supplies included! RSVP only!! Drop off is requested! Parents, a perfect way to grab lunch or stroll downtown!
Paint & Sip Party @ Terra Incognita Vineyard
Sunday, June 5, 2022 – 2:00 pm
1821 Vandiver Mtn Road, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Come and paint a fun summer hydrangea while you sip wine in the pavilion! Price includes all materials, instruction by Hilery Wilson, and a glass of our wine. Tickets are required.
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown @ Habersham Community Theater
Thursday June 9, 2022- Sunday June 12, 2022
1370 Washington Street, Clarkesville, GA
It’s a day in the life of Charlie Brown! It really is just that, a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine’s Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and non-human) and strung together on the string of a single day, from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening.
Wildcraft & Wine Foraging Tour & Tasting @ Terra Incognita Vineyard
Sunday, June 12, 2022 – 10:00 am til 1:00 pm
1821 Vandiver Mtn Road, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Explore Terra Incognita Vineyard’s mixed forest trail with us! Featuring species of oak, birch, beech, sourwood, poplar, pine, hickory, and more. This is a good time of year to hunt for edible milky mushrooms (Lactarius/Lactifluus), coral fungi, and it’s the start of the season for chanterelle mushrooms! Many plants will be blooming and fruiting as we celebrate the summer solstice coming up just around the corner. Discussions will include safety, foraging etiquette, ethnobotany, and more.
After our walk, we will return to the beautiful winery pavilion and enjoy a wild foods tasting and wine. Non-alcoholic options are also available. This experience is perfect for food and nature lovers who enjoy spending time outdoors and want to learn more about safe, sustainable, and ethical foraging practices.
Terra Incognita Vineyard is located at 1821 Vandiver Mtn. Rd., Clarkesville, GA.
Note: this is a remote location. You will travel down a 1 mile gravel USFS road before reaching the entrance to the property. Visit www.terraincognitavineyard.com for directions. Do not rely on plug-in dashboard GPS. Google Maps is most reliable.
Suggested items to bring: Participants should feel comfortable walking up to 2 miles. When walking on the wooded trails, we recommend closed-toe shoes with socks and long pants/sleeves to protect against poison ivy and insects. Please bring a water bottle, notebook and pen, backpack, light rain jacket, bug spray, and anything else you may need to feel comfortable outdoors.
Dietary preferences: we can accommodate any special diet with advanced notice. Please email wildcraftkitchenga@gmail.com at least two weeks prior to event date.Disclaimer: Guests must be 21 years or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly.
For all inquiries, email wildcraftkitchenga@gmail.com
Ruby Elite’s Wonderland State Pageant @ The Cornelia Community House
Friday June 24, 2022- Sunday June 26, 2022
601 Wyly Street, Cornelia, Georgia
We are so excited to welcome each and every one of you to Ruby Elite’s very FIRST state pageant!
6th Annual Car Show @ Miles through Time Automotive Museum
Saturday June 25, 2022 – 9:00 am til 1:00 pm
583 Grant Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523
6TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW
Miles Through Time will be hosting our 6th Annual Car Show.
This is the annual show where we give away custom-designed t-shirts. We’d like to give away as many as possible this year so if you’d like to sponsor this event and get your name or logo on the shirt contact us.
Our Car Show is open to all years, makes and models, and anything cool that you’re proud of, including motorcycles!
The show is free for spectators.
Registration for the show is $20 which does include museum admission for one.
Registration is not required to participate in the show, but registered vehicles will get admission to the museum for one and have an opportunity for an award.
T-Shirts will be given out on a first come first serve basis with admission to the museum.
We’ll have vendors, food, and music for your entertainment.Do you want to sell something at our event? Swap meet stuff, arts and crafts, business showcase? A 10′ x 10′ space is only $20. To lock in your space contact Vintage Garage Antiques or call 706-754-4829.
We need sponsors for our free t-shirts. To become a sponsor and get your logo or name on the back of the free shirts:
All proceeds benefit Miles Through Time Automotive Museum which is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our annual show is not a concourse event and awards are not our primary focus. This is a family fun event for automotive enthusiasts to have a good time.
JULY 2022
Snake Day w/ Kathy Church of Smithgall Woods @ the Clarkesville Library
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 – 11:00 am til 2:00 pm
178 E Green St, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Please join us as we learn all about snake identification with Kathy Church, Children’s Education Director at Smithgall Woods. This event is being hosted by the Clarkesville Library. We will eat lunch in the gardens afterwards.
Summer Wild Mushroom Foray @ Terra Incognita Vineyard
Sunday, July 17, 2022 – 10:30 am til 1:30 pm
1821 Vandiver Mtn Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523
One of our most popular tours!
Join foraging expert, Cara-Lee Langston, on a wild mushroom foray in the hills of the Terra Incognita Vineyard grounds. Participants will learn the fundamentals of wild mushroom foraging, including what trees and terrain to look for, common edible mushrooms of our region, medicinal uses, safety, foraging etiquette, and more.
After our walk, we head back to the beautiful winery pavilion for a wild mushroom tasting and wine. Non-alcoholic beverage beverages are also available. This experience is perfect for food and nature lovers who enjoy spending time outdoors and want to learn more about safe, sustainable, and ethical foraging practices…and enjoy some delicious local food and wine!
Terra Incognita Vineyard is located at 1821 Vandiver Mtn. Rd., Clarkesville, GA.
Note: this is a remote location. You will travel down a 1 mile gravel USFS road before reaching the entrance to the property. Visit www.terraincognitavineyard.com for directions. Do not rely on plug-in dashboard GPS. Google Maps is most reliable.
Suggested items to bring: Participants should feel comfortable walking up to 2 miles. When walking on the wooded trails, we recommend closed-toe shoes with socks and long pants/sleeves to protect against poison ivy and insects. Please bring a water bottle, notebook and pen, backpack, light rain jacket, bug spray, and anything else you may need to feel comfortable outdoors.
Dietary preferences: we can accommodate any special diet with advanced notice. Please email wildcraftkitchenga@gmail.com at least two weeks prior to event date.
Disclaimer: Guests must be 21 years or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly.
For all inquiries, email wildcraftkitchenga@gmail.com
AUGUST 2022
The Drowsy Chaperone @ Habersham Community Theater
Thursday August 4, 2022- Sunday August 7, 2022
1370 Washington Street, Clarkesville, GA
In collaboration with Habersham Central High School, HCT will present The Drowsy Chaperone, a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life, with two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan, and an intoxicated chaperone. This is the stuff of legends… or at least an evening of madcap delight. This production will be shown at the HCHS theater and will not be part of our season ticket offering (separate tickets will be needed to attend this event).
SEPTEMBER 2022
Homeschool Field Day @ Sam Pitts Park
Saturday, September 17, 2022 – 1:00 pm til 4:00 pm
Clarkesville, GA
Join us at Pitt’s Park for Field Day! Children aged 5 to 12 are invited to participate in fun games and compete for prizes. We’ll have some classics like a 3-legged race, and we’ll be sure to cool off with some water games too!
Drinking water and a snack will be provided. A parent or caregiver must be present at the park for the duration of the event.
Cost is $5 per family (regardless of size). Please send money to Sarah via paypal (sarahgrace89@gmail.com) by September 10th so we can be sure to have enough supplies and snacks. Also please note the number of participating children.
Steve Vaclavik @ Terra Incognita Vineyard
Saturday, September 10, 2022 – 3:00 pm til 7:00 pm
1821 Vandiver Mtn Rd, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Looking forward to performing at Terra Incognita Vineyard and their beautiful setting. Come hang out for the afternoon and evening.
OCTOBER 2022
Old Clarkesville Market @ Habersham County Fairgrounds
Saturday, October 8, 2022 – 9:00 am
4235 Toccoa Hwy, Clarkesville, GA 30523
This October will be out first Old Clarkesville Market and we couldn’t be more excited! This has been in the making for the last 1 1/2 years and it is finally going to happen. So whether you are looking to be a vendor or are planning to come and shop you won’t be disappointed.
Visitors: This market is being held in an enclosed pavilion so we are a rain or shine event. If it is nice we will have the doors open. If it is cold then we can stay warm by closing the many garage doors to this pavilion. We will have food vendors for your convenience. We will have antiques, home décor, handmade crafts and food items you are sure to find the perfect Christmas gift for those on your list.
Vendors: This is sure to be a great selling event, the facilities are great, no need to worry about tents or is the weather going to be bad. We will limit certain types of vendors so everyone can have a great day with no worrying about having 6 soap vendors for example we will do our best to be fair to everyone.Parking is great too.
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