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Events
Annual Events
Parade, entertainment and fireworks at RiverStone Shopping Plaza.
Two-day event with wine tasting and shopping stops throughout Historic Downtown Canton.
Beer & wine tastings, local artists, live entertainment and shopping in 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.
Held on the first Friday of each month (April - October), the Historic Downtown Canton block party features, car shows, live music, food and more!
Home-made chili, live music and corn hole held downtown with Veterans Day Parade.
Live entertainment at Etowah River Park. 3rd Saturday May – October.
Carnival rides, livestock exhibitions, entertainment and more. Held in September at the Canton Fairgrounds.
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.
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.
International film festival at the Canton Theatre. Second weekend in September.
Live music and dance celebrating Black History Month held at the Cherokee Arts Center the first weekend in February
Two-mile drive thru light show featuring light tunnels, amazing animated Christmas displays and over 1 million lights that benefits local charities.
Food and fun watching the Kentucky Debry in May. Proceeds benefit the Cherokee County Historical Society.
Experience Native American entertainment, arts and crafts, music and food. Mother’s Day weekend at Boling Park in Canton.
1200 Marietta Hwy
Canton, GA 30114
Annual arts & crafts festival with over 130 exhibitors, entertainment and more. Held the last weekend in September at Etowah River Park in Canton.
2-day event with live entertainment, food and fun at the Etowah River Park in November
Held at Etowah River Park with food and live music.
Event Venues
Conveniently located off I-75 in northwest Cherokee County near Canton, Big Door Vineyards is 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.
Vineyard & Tasting Room
Live Music, Spirits
White, GA 30184
Canton, GA 30114
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.
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Canton, GA 30114
Canton, GA 30114
Canton, GA 30114
Canton, GA 30114
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.
Canton, GA 30114
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
Canton, GA 30114
Canton, GA 30114
Wedding venue with Summer Dinner nights, fresh produce and summer camp.
Canton, GA 30114
Milton, GA 30004
Canton, GA 30114
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Milton, GA 30004
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.
Canton, GA 30114
The Listening Room at The Oak House features live local entertainment in a casual setting. Venue is also available for private parties.
Canton, GA 30114
Canton, GA 30115
4,000 sq. ft of Main Wedding & Event Space for up to 250 Guests
Canton, GA 30114
Cumming, GA 30028
Canton, GA 30115
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.
Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee County, GA
Cherokee County
Chamber of Commerce
3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114