Canton

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

Fine arts, music, food, youth art exhibit and more. Presented by the Cherokee County Arts Council and held the 3rd weekend in May in Downtown Canton.

Home-made chili, live music and corn hole held downtown with Veterans Day Parade.

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

The Canton Optimist Club and The City of Canton present a Merry Market and Parade on Dec. 10, in Downtown Canton. Shop for holiday gifts amongst the more than 80 market vendors around Cannon Park, as well as in the Downtown shops from 2-6 p.m. The parade fun starts at 6 p.m. and will feature classic cars, carolers, and floats! Don't miss this holiday extravaganza!

ADDITONAL DOWNTOWN CANTON HOLIDAY EVENTS

Dec. 1, 8, & 15, from 6-9PM | Mistletoe on Main

Come experience Christmas in Canton. Enjoy a complimentary wagon ride through Downtown Canton as you take in the lights and beauty of what makes Canton special. Visit with Santa (Dec. 1 & 15 ONLY).

Dec. 3, 10, & 17, from 2-5PM | Visit with Santa

Dec. 3, 10, & 17, from 2-5PM on each date, you can visit with the jolly ole’ fella himself at the Cannon Park Gazebo in Downtown Canton. Bring your Christmas wish list and your camera to capture the magic!

Dec. 9, from 6-9PM | Christmas in Canton 

The holidays will be in full swing for the Christmas in Canton celebration. On Dec. 9, from 6-9 p.m., young, old and all in between are invited to visit with Santa, enjoy a holiday movie feature showing, hop on a train ride through Downtown, make s’mores around a warm bonfire, and so much more! Stores in Downtown will be open extended hours for all your Christmas shopping needs.

Dec. 10, from 2-7PM | Merry Market & Parade, Presented by the Canton Optimist Club and the City of Canton

The Canton Optimist Club and The City of Canton present a Merry Market and Parade on Dec. 10, in Downtown Canton. Shop for holiday gifts amongst the more than 80 market vendors around Cannon Park, as well as in the Downtown shops from 2-6 p.m. The parade fun starts at 6 p.m. and will feature classic cars, carolers, and floats! Don't miss this holiday extravaganza!

HISTORIC CANTON THEATRE

Dec. 2, at 7PM | Feature Showing: Elf

The hilarious holiday movie “Elf,” will be the feature showing on Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. Tickets are $2 and went on sale Nov. 25, online only, at www.cantonga.gov/cantontheatre

Dec. 9-11, 16-17, times vary | Theatre Production: A Christmas Carol

Cherokee Theatre Group will bring a classic adaptation of the Charles Dickens tale “A Christmas Carol” to the Canton Theatre stage Dec. 9-11, 16-17, times vary. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.cherokeetheatre.org.

Dec. 23, at 7PM | Feature Showing: White Christmas

The holiday classic “White Christmas,” starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, will grace the big screen on Dec. 23, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $2 (limit of 8), and will be sold online only starting Dec. 16, at www.cantonga.gov/cantontheatre. Concessions will be available for purchase, and Santa will make an appearance for pictures following the film.

Live music and dance celebrating Black History Month held at the Cherokee Arts Center the first weekend in February

Food and fun watching the Kentucky Debry in May. Proceeds benefit the Cherokee County Historical Society.

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

Held at Etowah River Park with food and live music.

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.

The Listening Room at The Oak House features live local entertainment in a casual setting. Venue is also available for private parties.

4,000 sq. ft of Main Wedding & Event Space for up to 250 Guests