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Annual Events

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Parade, entertainment and fireworks at RiverStone Shopping Plaza.

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Two-day event with wine tasting and shopping stops throughout Historic Downtown Canton.

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The Canton Optimist Club and The City of Canton present a Christams Parade in Downtown Canton. The parade fun starts at 6 p.m. and will feature classic cars, carolers, and floats! Don't miss this holiday extravaganza!

 

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Downtown Block Party - a family friendly fun night filled with live entertainment, extended shopping hours, restaurants, Kids Zone, food and beverage vendors along Main Street, and a CRUISE IN!  Don't forget your chair and dancin' shoes!  1st Friday, May - October

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770.704.1548
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Enjoy a 2-day festival with food trucks, beverage vendors, children's area, and concerts.  3rd weekend in July.

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Carnival rides, livestock exhibitions, entertainment and more. Held in September at the Canton Fairgrounds.

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Celebration for the young, old and all ages inbetween.  Enjoy a visit with Santa, wagon rides, petting zoo, face painting, balloon artist, s'mores station, inflatables, and a decorated cookie station while you shop in Downtown Canton.

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Derby Day Fundraiser for Cherokee County History Center
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Annual Kentucky Derby Day to benefit Cherokee County History Center.  Food and fun watching the Kentucky Debry at The Mill on Etowah in May.

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Afternoon of shopping and chocolate in Downtown Canton!  Visit your favorite shops and sample chocolate provided by our downtown businesses.

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Walking tours for the downtown areas and other self-guided tour information available onlilne.

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Live music on the Event Green rain or shine every Friday from April to November.  Monthly and weekly events such as:

WildLife Expo
UpRiver Fest
Denim Fest
Christmas at the Mill
The Rink on the River

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225 Reformation Parkway

Canton, Ga
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Featuring handmade art, flowers, and plants in downtown Canton's Cannon Park.

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Two-mile drive thru light show featuring light tunnels, amazing animated Christmas displays and over 1 million lights that benefits local charities during December/January.

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Experience Native American entertainment, arts and crafts, music and food. Mother’s Day weekend at Boling Park in Canton.

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770.735.6275
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Boling Park
1200 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
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Sample food and learn about the cultures of more than nine different countries.  FREE!

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Canton, GA
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Rated #1 Haunted House in Georgia.  May your screams be loud and your frights many.

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2075 Marietta Highway
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International film festival at the Canton Theatre in the spring.

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Annual arts & crafts 2-day festival with over 130 exhibitors, entertainment and more. Held the last weekend in September at Etowah River Park in Canton.

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Enjoy a $1 movie every Thursday in June and July at the Historic Canton Theatre.

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171 East Main Street
Canton, GA
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2-day one-of-a-kind event with live Southern music, food, and fun at the Etowah River Park in November.

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24+ restaurateurs promote their unique cuisine to the greater community, and attendees get a delicious "Taste of Canton".

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Canton, GA
The Mill on Etowah
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An adaptive re-use development in a century-old textile mill on the Etowah River with brewery, speciality shops, restaurants, outfitter, special events and more.

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678.762.9950
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225 Reformation Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114
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Ice skating rink at The Mill on Etowah, November to January.

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225 Reformation Parkway
West Milford Farm
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Unique setting with large open-air spaces where groups can gather and enjoy live entertainment!  Bring your own food, beer, and wine.  Enjoy the sunset one Friday each month from March-November for an incredible lineup of talent.

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404.427.1136
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7938 Ball Ground Road
Cumming, GA 30028
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Great tasting chicken wings and rockin' music at the beautiful Etowah River Park venue for a 2-day festival.  Voted one of the Top 10 Food Festivals in the Southeast.  Free family friendly event offers food and beverage vendors, wing eating contests, kid zone, and live music.

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Canton, GA

Event Venues

Big Door Vineyards
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A beautiful farm winery that offers wine tastings, classes, special events, live music and more. With an upscale tasting room, spacious verandah, covered pavilion plus outdoor oasis and waterfall, it is the perfect setting for weddings, corporate outings and special celebrations. Big Door Vineyards is conveniently located off I-75 in northwest Cherokee County near Canton.

Vineyard & Tasting Room
Live Music, Spirits, L, D

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678.735.5244
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125 Clearwater Trail
White, GA 30184
BridgeMill Athletic & Golf Club
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770.345.5500, Ext. 4
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1190 BridgeMill Avenue
Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee Veterans Park
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149-acre park with athletic fields, tennis and pickleball courts, playground, skate park, walking trails, open multi-use meadow and restrooms. Also at this location is the LB "Buzz" Ahrens Jr Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art facility with two full-sized basketball courts, a fitness zone offering cardio, dance studio, and event venue.

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770.924.7768
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7345 Cumming Highway
Canton, GA 30115
Chukkar Farms – Event facility and Polo Club
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Chukkar Farm has evolved into a First Class Event Facility offering a spectacular outdoor venue for 1140 Weddings, Corporate Outings, Charity Fundraisers, Private Parties, Polo matches, and riding lessons. Chukkar Farm provides the event venue and you provide the rest of the activity or they also offer additional services to help make your event the most memorable possible.

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770.314.3735
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1140 Liberty Grove Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Events on Main
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770.630.4035
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145 West Main Street, Ste. 100
Canton, GA 30114
Fairways of Canton
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770.720.1808
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400 Laurel Canyon Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
Fendley Farmstead, LLC
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404.408.5561
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1287 Sardis Road
Canton, GA 30114
Hickory Flat Kitchen
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A trendy, semi-upscale restaurant where everything is made from scratch and our ingredients are locally sourced. Try the steaks, seafood, and signature cocktails.  Indoor and outdoor patio seating available.

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770.704.9333
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6205 Hickory Flat Highway, Suite 112
Canton, GA 30115
Historic Canton Theatre
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Reflecting the Art Deco style of the 1930s, the historic downtown theatre provides live performances from local and traveling productions as well as musicians, comedians, and film screening events.

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770.704.0755
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171 East Main Street
Canton, GA 30114
Historic Rock Barn
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Restored rock barn, once home to world-class race horses, is maintained by the Cherokee County Historical Society and is available for private events. On the National Register of Historic Places

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770-802-9557
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658 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114
Pleasant Union Farm
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Wedding venue with Summer Dinner nights, fresh produce and summer camp.  U-pick blueberries and flowers with a wonderful Pic-nic dinner location.

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404.277.7685
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1994 Pleasant Union Road,
Canton, GA 30114
Raisin’s Ranch
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770.617.1521
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17955 Birmingham Highway
Milton, GA 30004
Suite Six Venue
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770.855.1556
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147 Reinhardt College Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
The Barn on Birmingham and Raisin’s Ranch
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The Barn on Birmingham is the perfect backdrop to any event or party. The barn itself is a spectacular venue. Add in the bonfire, The Teal Truck, the impeccable grounds, the twinkling string lights, and even the adorable animals of the Pettin’ Pen and you have yourself one amazing country location for whatever party or gathering you have in mind. We are flexible and creative and can work with you to make your vision come to life.

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770.617.1521
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17955 Birmingham Highway
Milton, GA 30004
The Mill on Etowah
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An adaptive re-use development in a century-old textile mill on the Etowah River with brewery, speciality shops, restaurants, outfitter, special events and more.

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678.762.9950
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225 Reformation Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114
Three Birches
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770.446.5588
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3041 Lower Birmingham Road
Canton, GA 30115
Timbers on Etowah
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4,000 sq. ft of Main Wedding & Event Space for up to 250 Guests

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470.632.6003
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225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 202
Canton, GA 30114
West Milford Farm
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Unique setting with large open-air spaces where groups can gather and enjoy live entertainment!  Bring your own food, beer, and wine.  Enjoy the sunset one Friday each month from March-November for an incredible lineup of talent.

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404.427.1136
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7938 Ball Ground Road
Cumming, GA 30028
Woodmont Golf and Country Club
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770.345.9260
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3105 Gaddis Road
Canton, GA 30115
YMCA (G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA)
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Full-service facility in Canton with wellness center, indoor pool, outdoor family leisure pool, gymnasium, game room, indoor walking track, playground, and group exercise classes. Facility rentals are also available.

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770.345.9622
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151 Waleska Street
Canton, GA 30114

Cherokee County, GA

Cherokee County
Chamber of Commerce

3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114

770.345.0400

tourism@cherokeechamber.com

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