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

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Fireworks and fun at City Park downtown held Saturday in June prio to the 4th of July.

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Native and Heirloom plants for slae exclusively at the festival.  Local vendors, music, food/beverages, and more.  Enter raffle to win prizes and plants.  Free admission.  Tour the garden.

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215 Valley Street (next to City Hall)
Ball Ground, GA
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Parade featuring special characters and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Benefitting Toys for Tots and held the 1st Friday in December. 7pm.

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Gilmer Ferry Road
Ball Ground, GA 30107
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Outdoor concerts at Downtown City Park with special themes on select Saturdays.

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

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Gibbs Gardens Japanese Maple Festival
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Over 3000 Japanese maplesand 200 maple varieties at Gibbs Gardens!  These ornamental trees display beautiful color throughout the Fall. Check website to see color updates and additional images.

Phone
770.893.1880
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Address
1987 Gibbs Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Gibbs Gardens Twilight Concerts
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Live music returns to Gibbs Gardens in May, June, September, and the first two Saturdays in October. Featuring local and regional cover bands from the days of dance clubs, drive-ins, and prom nights.

Phone
770.893.1880
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1987 Gibbs Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107

Canton

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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.

Phone
678.762.9950
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Address
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
Description

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.

Phone
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

Holly Springs

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Parade and holiday festivities in downtown Holly Springs the 1st Saturday in December.

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Waleska

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Bluegras and Newgrass 2-day festival held at Reinhardt University includes a jam session, kids corner, food and craft vendors, plus meet the artists.

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Official kick-off to the holiday season with a tree lighting and holiday festival in Downtown Waleska held the 2nd Friday in December.

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Woodstock

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Loal artists around North GA gather in downtown to display art which includes paintings, mixed media, photography, and hand-crafted jewelry.

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111 Elm Street
Woodstockt, GA
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Parade, carolers, Santa, tree lighting and presentation of the Woodstock Citizen of the Year Award held the 1st Saturday in December.

The City of Woodstock’s Annual Christmas Jubilee and Parade of Lights is in Downtown Woodstock. A festival in the Park at City Center will follow the parade. Visit with Santa in the gazebo, See the Mayor light the official city Christmas tree and present the awards for the best parade floats, and enjoy holiday music by a DJ and festive foods by local vendors. There will be a free Sugar Plum cupcake decorating station with cookies, cider, and hot cocoa to enjoy plus a free Kris Kringle kids craft area. Families will enjoy games, inflatables, and a reading of the Polar Express with artwork displayed on a 16’ screen at 8 pm presented by the Sequoyah Regional Library System. Bring a monetary or nonperishable food donation to the collection bins in the park for Never Alone. Drop your letter to Santa in the mailbox at the gazebo – include your address and receive a personalized letter back!

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

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Walk-through LED lights display, pictures with Santa, food, shopping and more! Held throughout December at Hobgood Park in Woodstock.

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6688 Bells Ferry Road
Woodstock, GA 30189
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20+ restaurants and eateries sampling their favorite dishes hoping for your vote.

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Woodstock, GA
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Festival with 5k road race, parade, food and game booths, and fireworks.

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Free concerts from noon - 1pm on Thursdays in September.

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Free concert series held May through September at the Northside Hospital - Cherokee Amphitheater.

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Halloween festival with moonwalks, apple bobbing, face painting, candy give-away and more at Woodstock City Park on October 31st.

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Hundreds of decorated scarecrows lining Main Street during October.

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Wedding & Event Venues

Ball Ground

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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.

Phone
770.735.2123
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Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ball Ground City Park
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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.

Phone
770.735.2123
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250 Civic Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Dot’s Fine Wine and Craft
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Tu, Wed, Th 11pm-7pm / Fri - Sat 11pm-8pm / Sun 12:30pm-5pm - Closed on Mondays

Weekly wine tastings / Thirsty Thursdays:  Taste 4 wines for $15 & if you spend $45 in the shop, the tasting is free!  Noon to 7pm.  Drop in anytime!

Phone
678.454.9400
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280 Gilmer Ferry Road
Ball Ground, Ga 30107
Feathers Edge Vineyards
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Enjoy locally sourced wines in the tasting room and live entertainment on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can also shop for fine American handmade crafts at the Wildcat on a Wing art gallery.

Winery, Tasting Room
Live Music, Closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Phone
770.735.6923
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10061 Ball Ground Highway
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Hawks Ridge Golf Club
Description

*A member sponsor is required.

Phone
770.205.6889 ext 1118
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1100 Hawks Ridge Golf Club Drive
Ball Ground, GA 30107
The Corner District
Phone
770.689.8169
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310 Gilmer Ferry Road
Ball Ground, GA 30107
The Greystone Estate, Inc.
Phone
770.735.3777
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200 Greystone Estate
Ball Ground, GA 30107
The Wheeler House
Phone
770.402.1686
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510 Gilmer Ferry Road
Ball Ground, GA 30107

Canton

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

Phone
678.735.5244
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125 Clearwater Trail
White, GA 30184
BridgeMill Athletic & Golf Club
Phone
770.345.5500, Ext. 4
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1190 BridgeMill Avenue
Canton, GA 30114
Cherokee Veterans Park
Description

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.

Phone
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.

Phone
770.314.3735
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1140 Liberty Grove Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Events on Main
Phone
770.630.4035
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145 West Main Street, Ste. 100
Canton, GA 30114
Fairways of Canton
Phone
770.720.1808
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400 Laurel Canyon Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
Fendley Farmstead, LLC
Phone
404.408.5561
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1287 Sardis Road
Canton, GA 30114
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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.

Phone
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

Phone
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.

Phone
404.277.7685
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1994 Pleasant Union Road,
Canton, GA 30114
Raisin’s Ranch
Phone
770.617.1521
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17955 Birmingham Highway
Milton, GA 30004
Suite Six Venue
Phone
770.855.1556
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Address
147 Reinhardt College Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
The Barn on Birmingham and Raisin’s Ranch
Short Business Description
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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Phone
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.

Phone
678.762.9950
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225 Reformation Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114
Three Birches
Phone
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

Phone
470.632.6003
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225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 202
Canton, GA 30114
West Milford Farm
Description

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.

Phone
404.427.1136
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7938 Ball Ground Road
Cumming, GA 30028
Woodmont Golf and Country Club
Phone
770.345.9260
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Address
3105 Gaddis Road
Canton, GA 30115
YMCA (G. Cecil Pruett Community Center Family YMCA)
Description

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.

Phone
770.345.9622
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151 Waleska Street
Canton, GA 30114

Holly Springs

Old Train Depot
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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.

Phone
770.345.5536
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Address
164 Hickory Road
Holly Springs, GA 30115

Waleska

Garland Mountain Sporting Clays
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A golf cart driven shotgun experience featuring three courses each with 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.

Phone
770.345.0303
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2618 Garland Mountain Trail
Waleska, GA 30183
Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club
Phone
770.721.7900
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Address
486 Arrowridge Drive
Waleska, GA 30183
Lewallen Farms Venue
Description

Lewallen Farms is located in the heart of the small town of Waleska, Georgia. Our 400 acre farm has the most stunning views that Cherokee County has to offer with the ability to accommodate 200+ guest events and 33 overnight guests on property.
With countless lakes, mountain peaks, and lush forest, Lewallen Farms is ideal for any event, inside or out.

Phone
678.848.8407
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Address
205 Sawyer Farm Road
Waleska, GA
Reinhardt University
Description

Offers 12+ college-level sporting events to attend.  Facility rental available.

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Address
7300 Reinhardt Circle
Waleska, GA 30183

Woodstock

Chambers at City Center
Phone
770. 517.6788
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Address
8534 Main Street
Woodstock, GA 30188
Cherokee Recreation & Parks Center (WREC)
Phone
770.924.7768
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Address
7545 Main Street Building 200
Woodstock, GA 30188
Rocky’s Lake Estate
Phone
770.926.7945
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Address
2700 Cox Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Rustix Manor
Phone
404.561.1166
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Address
503 South Holly Springs Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Towne Lake Hills Golf Club
Phone
770.592.9969
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Address
1003 Towne Lake Hills East
Woodstock, GA 30189
Ventura’s Event Hall
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Phone
404.604.4187
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Address
504 Arnold Mill Road
Woodstock, GA 30188
Venue 92
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Phone
678.744.5560
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Address
12015 Highway 92
Woodstock, GA 301188
YANMAR Evo Center
Phone
770.877.7800
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Address
5889 Old Alabama Rd
Acworth, GA 30102
YMCA (Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA – Woodstock)
Description

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.

Phone
770.591.6092
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201 Efast Bells Ferry Road
Woodstock, GA 30189

Cherokee County, GA

Cherokee County
Chamber of Commerce

3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114

770.345.0400

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