Community Events

From late September and through October, Haunted Montrose is celebrating years of striking fear into visitors' hearts. Located down a dark, deserted road, Haunted Montrose lures you in for a scare and fills your dreams with nightmares. The fear starts at different times every day, so follow the link to find your scare time and ticket link!

Everyone gets the VIP treatment at Haunted Montrose with a Timed VIP Experience ticket for $28! Pick your date, your 30-minute time slot, and show up 5 minutes early.

2024 marks the 25th year of the Athens to Savannah Ride. Choose from 4-day gravel, 3-day road or single-day options. The Athens to Savannah Ride is a fundraiser for the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail.

Gravel cyclists roll out of Athens on Thursday, Oct. 17, for the 4-day ride to Savannah. Each day takes riders to a new destination on courses through rural Georgia. Gravel riders can expect amazing terrain--from the red clay of the hilly Piedmont region to the sandy soils of the Coastal Plain.

Road cyclists can opt for the 3-day option, departing Athens on Friday, Oct. 18, and finishing in Savannah on Oct. 20.

Learn more about courses, lodging, registration, and single day options on AthensToSavannah.com

We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet one of its most iconic native species. Experience our Lemur Wild Encounter!

Meet and feed some of the amazing primates that make the island of Madagascar one of Earth’s richest and most dynamic natural ecosystems, and learn what you can do to help one of the most endangered groups of mammals on the planet.  

• Meet outside the entrance to The Living Treehouse 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
• Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. 

DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m.

COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41

AGE RANGE: 4 and up

AGE SPECIFICATIONS:

• Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.  
• Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.  
  • There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.

We welcome you to the wild world of warthogs! Come explore what it takes to care for these charismatic creatures and their neighbors in the African Savanna.  

Do warthogs really have warts? Get an up-close look and see! Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Zoo Atlanta’s African Savanna and give the warthogs a favorite treat. You’ll also meet members of the Zoo’s Animal Care Team and find out what goes into the care of warthogs and other savanna animals.

• Meet outside the warthog habitat near the SweetWater Beer Garden 15 minutes (at 12:45) before the Wild Encounter to check in.
• Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters.
• This encounter is not ADA accessible.
• All guests must wear closed-toed shoes on this encounter.

DAYS AVAILABLE:
Warthog Wild Encounters will run from March 29 – November 11, 2024.
Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 1 p.m.

COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41

AGE RANGE: 4 and up

AGE SPECIFICATIONS:

• Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.
• Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.
• There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children 15 years old and under.

Oktoberfest features traditional and contemporary Bavarian Style music performed by both Bavarian and American artists. Dancing, food, drink and fun!

The traditional Oktoberfest parade will be Saturday, Sept. 7 at 12 noon.

The tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest will follow at the Festhalle Fussen Biergarten.

Dates:

Sept. 5-8 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 12-15 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 19-22 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 26-Oct. 27 (nightly)

Times:

Monday through Thursday, 6-10:30 p.m.

Friday, 6 p.m.-Midnight

Saturday, 1 p.m.- Midnight

Sunday,  1- 7 p.m.

For more information call 706-878-1908 or visit www.helenchamber.com

Come take a stroll through the world where differences are cherished and kindness flourishes, a world we’d all like to live in, a world envisioned and created by artists and friends Maxine Hess and Jeanne Hewell-Chambers--on exhibit at the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum in Carrollton Sept. 26-Dec. 5.

Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

This four-day class, taught by artist/author Larry Moore, will focus on the principles of design and abstraction. The emphasis is on the creative process, exploring new ways to develop a painting, create inventive compositions, and build an authentic voice in your work. You will be shown a simple system for developing your voice as an artist, the level of abstraction is up to you. His goal is to help each artist find a way of expressing that works for them, whether they wish to interpret more, push their process, or get more insight into design. Larry's worked extensively in almost every medium, so all are welcome.

This is an open medium class, but gouache, oil, and acrylic are best suited. It's not a good time to learn a new medium, like gouache, so work in what you are familiar with.

Larry Moore has been teaching for 30 years and is the author of "Fishing for Elephants: Insights and exercises to inspire authentic creativity."  Workbook available on iBook, Kindle available on Amazon. 

Oct. 17-20, daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $695 (All mediums)

The Comedy at The Strand Series is sponsored by The Mazloom Law Firm, LLC and Karen and Don Hallacy.

A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin (with a severe cheese dependency), comedian Mary Mack is a favorite on radio shows and podcasts around the country including, Marc Maron's WTF Podcast, "The Bob and Tom Show" and "The Grand Ole Opry." Mary co-stars as Jesse in the Hulu cartoon "Solar Opposites" by the creators of Rick and Morty. She’s appeared in Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival, HBO’s "Andy Kaufman Awards," San Francisco’s "Sketchfest," and the Dry Bar comedy series.

When not touring, Mary spends way too much time and money working on her vintage camper in the woods of Northern Wisconsin. To see where Mack will be next, browse her comedy albums or check out www.marymackcomedy.com.

Get the VIP Ticket Package and receive a private meet and greet, early access to seating, two drink tickets and a poster signed by Mary Mack!
 
EVENT SCHEDULE
 
6:45 p.m. - VIP Doors open for Early Access Seating
7 p.m. - General admission doors to lobby open
7:30 p.m. - General admission seating begins
8 p.m. - Showtime 
9:30 p.m.- Show ends
9:40 p.m. - VIP Patrons Meet & Greet 
 
The run time for the Comedy at The Strand show is 90 minutes.

The Cohutta Song Fest will be an intimate festival that should attract die-hard music lovers from around the northwest Georgia and east Tennessee area.

We are planning for more than 20 singer songwriters from across the region, as well as nationally known singer-songwriters.

There will be four venues throughout historic downtown Cohutta. The event begins on Friday evening with performances by regional songwriters. Saturday events will include up to 40 arts and crafts vendors, and in the evening six finalists in the songwriting will compete for first place prize of $250, which be be followed by a concert featuring the eight-time IBMA singer-songwriter Becky Buller and award-winning actor and singer-songwriter Ed Snodderly.

The Cohutta Song Fest is a two-day festival featuring emerging songwriters as well as regionally and nationally acclaimed artists in a small, southern, railroad town. Intimate listening rooms will be created in restaurants, the community center and outdoor spaces in a unique small-town setting. There will be numerous free concerts as well as ticketed events.

The Song Fest events on Saturday also coincide with the monthly cruise-in sponsored by the Pharoahs Car Club of North Georgia. 

Age Range: 5-11

When school is out, Camp is in!

We are here to engage and excite your young learners ages 5-11 during Fall Break and Thanksgiving Break.

Safari Camp is a great opportunity to engage young explorers in learning about the wild world around them and beginning their journey of conservation stewardship. Through Zoo explorations, up-close animal encounters, STEAM-based projects, hands-on science activities, environmental games and more, campers learn about attainable strategies and goals to combat environmental issues and are charged with finding simple ways that they can make a difference.

Fall Camp Dates:
October 14-18
November 25-27

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  

Extended care available for $15/day from 8-8:30 a.m. and 4:30-5 p.m. Must be purchased for whole camp session; cannot be purchased for individual days.

THEMES: Each week campers embark on a different Zoo expedition, exploring wildlife and wild places. Young explorers will be immersed in hands-on, minds-on learning while having fun! 

Oct. 14-18 - Diversity Design: Celebrate the diversity of animals on Earth through this week-long investigation of Zoo Atlanta’s animal ambassadors and the conservation issues that their wild counterparts face. Specifically, participants will take on the role of designers and engineers as they learn about animal habitats, adaptations and conservation issues; then use their creative minds to design a game or interactive experience that represents them. This program culminates in a Zoo Atlanta Animal Conservation Festival, where student-designed and built games and interactive experiences will be presented in a fun, festival-like environment.

Nov. 25-27 - Conservation Connections: As human populations rise and native habitats decline, instances of confrontation between humans and animals have increased. Join us as we explore the complexities of balancing animal welfare with human well-being on the African savanna. Campers will learn about the animals of the African savanna, getting to know the species and the individuals in our care. Throughout the week, campers will place themselves in the shoes of various characters and stakeholders as they investigate the difficulties, advantages, and possibilities in promoting conservation initiatives for all. 

Non-Member Cost:

• Oct. 14-18 (5-day pricing): $400/week
• Nov. 25-27 (3-day pricing): $240/week

Member Cost:

• Oct. 14-18 (5-day pricing): $320/week
• Nov. 25-27 (3-day pricing): $192/week

This four-day class, taught by artist/author Larry Moore, will focus on the principles of design and abstraction. The emphasis is on the creative process, exploring new ways to develop a painting, create inventive compositions and build an authentic voice in your work. You will be shown a simple system for developing your voice as an artist. The level of abstraction is up to you. His goal is to help each artist find a way of expressing that works for them, whether they wish to interpret more, push their process or get more insight into design. Larry's worked extensively in almost every medium, so all are welcome.

This is an open medium class, but gouache, oil and acrylic are best suited. It's not a good time to learn a new medium, like gouache, so work in what you are familiar with.

Larry Moore has been teaching for 30 years and is the author of "Fishing for Elephants: Insights and exercises to inspire authentic creativity."  Workbook available on iBook, Kindle available on Amazon. 

Oct. 17-20, daily 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $695 (All mediums)

From late September and through October, Haunted Montrose is celebrating years of striking fear into visitors' hearts. Located down a dark, deserted road, Haunted Montrose lures you in for a scare and fills your dreams with nightmares. The fear starts at different times every day, so follow the link to find your scare time and ticket link!

Everyone gets the VIP treatment at Haunted Montrose with a Timed VIP Experience ticket for $28! Pick your date, your 30-minute time slot, and show up 5 minutes early.

Fire up your grills and crockpots for the 2nd Annual Chili Bowl Cookoff and Fall Festival on October 19th at Market on Madison in Downtown Dublin from 12 PM to 5 PM.

Dig into delicious samplings of homemade chili with Tasting Tickets:

• 1 Ticket: $1 each
• 7 Tickets: $5
• 12 Tickets: $10

There will be plenty for the kids to do while you cheer on your favorite chili. Just steps from the steaming pots of chili, experience a FREE fall festival including art vendors, entertainment, food vendors, and a kids’ zone.

2024 marks the 25th year of the Athens to Savannah Ride. Choose from 4-day gravel, 3-day road or single-day options. The Athens to Savannah Ride is a fundraiser for the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail.

Gravel cyclists roll out of Athens on Thursday, Oct. 17, for the 4-day ride to Savannah. Each day takes riders to a new destination on courses through rural Georgia. Gravel riders can expect amazing terrain--from the red clay of the hilly Piedmont region to the sandy soils of the Coastal Plain.

Road cyclists can opt for the 3-day option, departing Athens on Friday, Oct. 18, and finishing in Savannah on Oct. 20.

Learn more about courses, lodging, registration, and single day options on AthensToSavannah.com

Join the Animal Care Team and one of our talented animal artists, meeting either the Zoo’s “VanGoat” or “Baaahlo,” and take home a unique work of art in this unforgettable experience.

Learn about the positive reinforcement training process of becoming an animal artist. See firsthand the ways this enrichment activity fits into high standards of care for animals at the Zoo when you meet a goat or sheep and see their art creation in action. Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific animal for your program.

• Meet at the Petting Zoo area of Outback Station 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter start time. 
• Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. 
• Includes one (1) take-home canvas per registered group.

DAYS AVAILABLE:
Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.

COST: $75 per group of up to four people, + individual Zoo Admission  |  Includes one painting per group of four people.

MEMBER COST: $67.50  |  Includes one painting per group of four people.

AGE RANGE: All ages

AGE SPECIFICATIONS:

• Youths 15 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.
• There must be one adult in attendance with each registration. 
• Youth 3 and under must remain with their adult group members at all times.

We can’t plan a trip to Madagascar for you, but we can help you meet one of its most iconic native species. Experience our Lemur Wild Encounter!

Meet and feed some of the amazing primates that make the island of Madagascar one of Earth’s richest and most dynamic natural ecosystems, and learn what you can do to help one of the most endangered groups of mammals on the planet.  

• Meet outside the entrance to The Living Treehouse 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter.
• Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. 

DAYS AVAILABLE:
Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m.

COST: $45 + Zoo admission | MEMBER COST: $41

AGE RANGE: 4 and up

AGE SPECIFICATIONS:

• Children must be 4 years old and up to participate.  
• Children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a ticketed Wild Encounter adult.  
  • There must be one ticketed Wild Encounter adult for every two ticketed children, 15 years old and under.

Georgia Tech Football takes on Notre Dame at Mercedes Benz Stadium for Family Weekend. For tickets, click on the link below.

Oktoberfest features traditional and contemporary Bavarian Style music performed by both Bavarian and American artists. Dancing, food, drink and fun!

The traditional Oktoberfest parade will be Saturday, Sept. 7 at 12 noon.

The tapping of the first keg of Oktoberfest will follow at the Festhalle Fussen Biergarten.

Dates:

Sept. 5-8 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 12-15 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 19-22 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept. 26-Oct. 27 (nightly)

Times:

Monday through Thursday, 6-10:30 p.m.

Friday, 6 p.m.-Midnight

Saturday, 1 p.m.- Midnight

Sunday,  1- 7 p.m.

For more information call 706-878-1908 or visit www.helenchamber.com

Come take a stroll through the world where differences are cherished and kindness flourishes, a world we’d all like to live in, a world envisioned and created by artists and friends Maxine Hess and Jeanne Hewell-Chambers--on exhibit at the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum in Carrollton Sept. 26-Dec. 5.

Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Join us for a day of Historical demonstration and storytelling about the people who lived around Travelers Rest, the 209-year-old Stagecoach Inn located in Toccoa. Hear Appalachian dulcimer musicians and see blacksmith and black powder demonstrations. See and talk with men and women who portray 18th-century frontiersman and market hunters.

Event is free to attend with fee to tour the historic Inn $1.50-$5.50