
Events & Venues
Looking for something fun to do in Cherokee County or a venue for your special occasion? Look no further! Cherokee County hosts an array of fun entertainment options throughout the year and has unique event facilities with scenic vistas that are sure to please!
Annual Events
Ball Ground
Fireworks and fun at Calvin Farmer Park held the last Saturday in June.
Parade featuring special characters and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Benefitting Toys for Tots and held the 1st Friday in December.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Outdoor concerts and movies at Downtown City Park. Select Saturdays
Children’s activities, food vendors, and family friendly movie at Ball Ground City Park held the Friday prior to Halloween.
Special entertainment and activities throughout peak blooming season.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Canton
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.
Parade with Santa and more in Historic Downtown Canton held 1st Saturday in December.
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!
An annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown Canton, Friday after Thanksgiving. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
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.
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.
Holly Springs
Games, food trucks, arts & crafts, entertainment and more at Barrett Park held the 1st Saturday in October.
Festive parade in downtown Holly Springs the 1st Saturday in December.
Pictures with the Easter Bunny, petting zoo, playground fun and more at Barrett Park.
Tree lighting, light refreshments and more at the Historic Train Depot the 1st Friday in December.
Waleska
Official kick-off to the holiday season in Downtown Waleska held the 2nd Friday in December.
Woodstock
Walk-through LED lights display, pictures with Santa, food, shopping and more! Held throughout December at Hobgood Park in Woodstock.
Woodstock, GA 30189
20+ restaurants and eateries sampling their favorite dishes hoping for your vote.
Bluegrass entertainment, bacon food festival, contests and craftsman alley at the Northside Hospital - Cherokee Amphitheater held 3rd Saturday in May.
Free concerts from noon - 1pm on Thursdays in September.
Free concert series held May through September at the Northside Hospital - Cherokee Amphitheater.
5k road race, parade, food and game booths and fireworks held on the 4th of July.
Moonwalks, apple bobbing, face painting, candy give-away and more at Woodstock City Park on October 31st.
Parade, carolers, Santa, tree lighting and presentation of the Woodstock Citizen of the Year Award held the 1st Saturday in December.
Hundreds of decorated scarecrows lining Main Street during October.
Wedding & Event Venues
Ball Ground
A 6,000 square foot community building is available for rent, and is surrounded by free use areas consisting of a ball field, tennis courts and a basketball court. The Community Center complex adjoins Calvin Farmer Park.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Adjacent to the railway in downtown, this wooded park features an entertainment venue for concerts and special events. Also available for lease for outdoor weddings and private events.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Enjoy locally sourced wines in the tasting room and live entertainment on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can also shop for fine crafts at the Wildcat on a Wing art gallery.
Winery, Tasting Room
Live Music, Closed Monday and Tuesday
Ball Ground, GA 30107
*A member sponsor is required.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Canton
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
All aspects of art in one location in downtown Canton. Enjoy the gallery celebrating local and regional artists, live performances, and an array of classes for all ages.
Canton, GA 30114
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
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
Holly Springs
Once the hub of commerce for Holly Springs in the early 1900′s, now the renovated station serves as a community meeting and special events facility.
Holly Springs, GA 30115
Waleska
A golf cart driven shotgun experience featuring two courses each with 14 varying target stations. No experience necessary and shotguns are available to rent. Enjoy the Lodge for a bite to eat or relax on the deck with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Perfect for groups, corporate outings and special events. Open year-round.
Waleska, GA 30183
Waleska, GA 30183
400-acre farm with cows, chickens, pigs, lambs plus fresh produce market. Cuts available in packages of all sizes.
Waleska, GA 30183
Waleska, GA 30183
Woodstock
Woodstock, GA 30188
Woodstock, GA 30188
Woodstock, GA 30188
Woodstock, GA 30188
Woodstock, GA 30189
Woodstock, GA 30188
Woodstock, GA 301188
Acworth, GA 30102
Located on the shores of Lake Allatoona with pavilions, playground, large dining hall, outdoor pool and sports fields plus year-round youth camps and programs. Perfect for outdoor retreats, weddings, and special events.
Woodstock, GA 30189
Cherokee County, GA
Cherokee County
Chamber of Commerce
3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114