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 City Park downtown held Saturday in June prio to the 4th of July.
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.
Ball Ground, GA
Parade featuring special characters and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Benefitting Toys for Tots and held the 1st Friday in December. 7pm.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Outdoor concerts at Downtown City Park with special themes on select Saturdays.
Annual festival BBQ, craft beer, vendors, eateries, and live music in downtown Ball Ground.
Ball Groud, GA 30107
Walking tours for the downtown areas and other self-guided tour information available onlilne.
View over 3000 Japanese maples and 200 maple varieties at Gibbs Gardens! These ornamental trees display beautiful color throughout the Fall. Check website to see color updates and additional images.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Live music at Gibbs Gardens on select dates. Featuring local and regional cover bands from the days of dance clubs, drive-ins, and prom nights.
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.
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!
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
Enjoy a 2-day festival with food trucks, beverage vendors, children's area, and concerts. 3rd weekend in July.
Carnival rides, livestock exhibitions, entertainment and more. Held in September at the Canton Fairgrounds.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and Christmas at The Mill is back for another magical weekend of holiday fun!
Join us for two days full of festive cheer, family-friendly activities, shopping, and seasonal surprises. From twinkling lights and local vendors to special moments with your favorite North Pole guests, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Vendor details, special experiences, and event times will be announced in August — but for now, save the date and make plans to kick off the season with us at The Mill on Etowah!
Canton, GA 30114
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.
Annual Kentucky Derby Day to benefit Cherokee County History Center. Food and fun watching the Kentucky Debry at The Mill on Etowah in May.
Afternoon of shopping and chocolate in Downtown Canton! Visit your favorite shops and sample chocolate provided by our downtown businesses.
Walking tours for the downtown areas and other self-guided tour information available onlilne.
The Mill on Etowah hosts the annual Etowah Wildlife Expo in the spring celebrating Georgia’s vibrant outdoor recreation scene and wildlife. Located in the heart of Canton, Georgia, this event offers an immersive experience for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Explore diverse exhibits, engage with wildlife experts, and enjoy thrilling demonstrations alongside shopping, food, music, and endless fun. Come join the celebration of Georgia’s natural beauty and outdoor adventure!
This event features free admission.
Canton, GA 30114
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
Canton, Ga
Featuring handmade art, flowers, and plants in downtown Canton's Cannon Park.
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.
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
Sample food and learn about the cultures of more than nine different countries. FREE!
Rated #1 Haunted House in Georgia. May your screams be loud and your frights many.
International film festival at the Canton Theatre in the spring.
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.
Enjoy a $1 movie every Thursday in June and July at the Historic Canton Theatre.
Canton, GA
2-day one-of-a-kind event with live Southern music, food, and fun at the Etowah River Park in October.
24+ restaurateurs promote their unique cuisine to the greater community, and attendees get a delicious "Taste of Canton".
The Mill on Etowah is a historic mixed-use destination in Downtown Canton, Georgia featuring unique retail shops, local artisans in the Cotton Mill Exchange, diverse restaurants, craft brewery experiences, family-friendly entertainment, live music, makers markets, seasonal festivals, community events, and outdoor gathering spaces along the banks of the Etowah River. With an events green and stage for concerts and expos like the Etowah Wildlife Expo, The Mill on Etowah is a top destination for visitors seeking things to do, shopping and dining in the Canton GA area.
Canton, GA 30114
Ice skating rink at The Mill on Etowah, November to January.
Enjoy a day full of entertainment, painting, delicious food, and an abundance of art at the West Main Arts Festival. Don't miss out on the fun!
Canton, GA 30114
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.
Cumming, GA 30028
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.
Holly Springs
Parade and holiday festivities in downtown Holly Springs the 1st Saturday in December.
Waleska
Bluegrass and Newgrass 2-day festival held at Reinhardt University includes a jam session, kids corner, food and craft vendors, plus meet the artists.
Official kick-off to the holiday season with a tree lighting and holiday festival in Downtown Waleska held the 2nd Friday in December.
Woodstock
Loal artists around North GA gather in downtown to display art which includes paintings, mixed media, photography, and hand-crafted jewelry.
Woodstockt, GA
The City of Woodstock’s Annual Christmas Jubilee and Parade of Lights is a festival and parade in Downtown Woodstock. 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, as well as festive foods by local vendors. Families can 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). Don't forget to 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 you may receive a personalized letter back!
Join us on Sunday, December 6 for the 2026 events!
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Walking tours for the downtown areas and other self-guided tour information available onlilne.
This walk-through light display features more than 2 million lights and benefits the Anna Crawford Children’s Center.
2026 Dates and Hours:
November 28 - December 30 (Closed December 24 and 25)
Sunday - Thursday | 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday - Saturday | 6:00pm to 10:00pm
2026 Costs: Each visit is $10 per person. Visitors under the age of 12 are free. Season Pass is $25 and is valid for every night
Woodstock, GA 30189
Magic of Lights, a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience, is bigger and brighter than ever with more than a mile of spectacular light displays that bring to life your favorite holiday scenes on the track at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock.
Woodstock, GA 30189
Taste of Woodstock returns on Thursday, September 10, 2026, on the beautiful Woodstock Arts Event Green in Downtown Woodstock. Over 20 restaurants and eateries will be waiting for you to sample and vote for your favorite!
Enjoy free concerts in The Park at City Center on September Thursdays from 12 pm to 1 pm. Bring a chair, pack a lunch, or enjoy a meal from one of their great downtown restaurants!
This family-friendly event is free to attend and offers activities for all ages! Get ready to trick-or-treat throughout the park and participate in carnival games, mini golf, crafts, pumpkin inflatables, live music, food vendors, giant bubble making, and much more.
Hosted at Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater from 4 to 8 pm on October 31, 2026.
Celebrate America's birthday with the 29th Annual July 4th Spectacular in Woodstock! Start off the day with a Spectacular Parade starting at 10:00 am, then head over to The Park at City Center for food, DJ Ronnie, carnival games, a foam party, craft, and more! Fireworks will conclude the day at dusk behind the Lowes shopping center (Hwy 92 and I-575). There will also be a 5K Race at 7:00 am.
Woodstock in getting invaded by scarecrows! Enjoy hundreds of decorated scarecrows along the downtown district throughout October.
Woodstock Summer Concert Series 2026 Season, hosted at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, is a mix of music genres. From metal to grunge, from familiar chart-toppers to honky tonk anthems, the 2026 Season has something for every music fan! Shows are free to attend and you can bring your own chairs!
Woodstock, GA 30188
Wedding & Event Venues
Ball Ground
Adjacent to the railway in downtown Ball Ground, 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
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!
Ball Ground, Ga 30107
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
Ball Ground, GA 30107
*A member sponsor is required.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Micro-Brewery with 10 craft beers on tap and live music, special events and beers to go.
Open Wednesday thru Sunday, private party options available.
Family-oriented and dog-friendly brewery.
Thursdays, our customers may enjoy music bingo. Saturdays enjoy live entertainment. Every Sunday find players enjoying Bingo.
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Canton
Canton, GA 30114
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.
Canton, GA 30115
Canton, GA 30114
Canton, GA 30114
Canton, GA 30114
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.
Canton, GA 30115
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
Spanning over 15,000 square feet of flexible, multi-purpose space, the Northside Cherokee Conference Center is a warm and inviting venue located at 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton, Georgia. Hosting hundreds of events annually, this premier destination is designed to accommodate gatherings of all sizes with style and comfort.
Guests will enjoy an elegant, climate-controlled grand ballroom setting featuring 16-foot-high ceilings and open sightlines, ensuring that everyone stays engaged in the excitement of your event. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering for 100, a gala dinner and dance for 500+, or a corporate conference requiring multiple breakout rooms, this versatile space can be tailored to suit your needs.
Prime Location & Accessibility
Situated just north of Atlanta, the conference center at The Bluffs benefits from reverse traffic patterns, making travel smoother for attendees. Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, it provides a refreshing retreat from the city while remaining easily accessible.
For guests arriving by air, the Cherokee County Airport is just 5.8 miles away, featuring a 5,000-foot corporate aircraft runway, terminal, hangars, and 100 tie-downs for smaller aircraft.
Amenities & Convenience
With over 450 free parking spaces, the venue ensures a hassle-free experience for attendees. Additional amenities include:
✅ Wi-Fi & Audio-Visual Services
✅ 2,040 sq. ft. Prep Kitchen with a walk-in cooler
✅ China, glassware & serving ware for 500 guests
✅ Round banquet tables & chairs available on-site—no rentals needed
Canton, GA 30114
Wedding venue with Summer Dinner nights, fresh produce and summer camp. U-pick blueberries and flowers with a wonderful Pic-nic dinner location.
Canton, GA 30114
Milton, GA 30004
Canton, GA 30114
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Milton, GA 30004
The Mill on Etowah is a historic mixed-use destination in Downtown Canton, Georgia featuring unique retail shops, local artisans in the Cotton Mill Exchange, diverse restaurants, craft brewery experiences, family-friendly entertainment, live music, makers markets, seasonal festivals, community events, and outdoor gathering spaces along the banks of the Etowah River. With an events green and stage for concerts and expos like the Etowah Wildlife Expo, The Mill on Etowah is a top destination for visitors seeking things to do, shopping and dining in the Canton GA area.
Canton, GA 30114
Canton, GA 30115
2 locations: Downtown Canton at The Jones Building or at The Mill on Etowah
Thrive Canton provides a dynamic and inspiring workspace for professionals and entrepreneurs alike. Our spaces are designed with your productivity and creativity in mind, offering everything you need to succeed.
130 East Main Street
Canton, Georgia 30114
Celebrate your love in style at our enchanting wedding venue, where every moment is as breathtaking as your love story. Timbers at Etowah is a historic 100-year-old cotton mill that provides a picturesque setting and ideal backdrop for the wedding of your dreams.
Discover the perfect venue for your perfect day and let our team begin planning the wedding of your dreams. Contact us to schedule your personal tour and let the magic unfold.
4,000 sq. ft of Main Wedding & Event Space for up to 250 Guests
Canton, GA 30114
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.
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 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.
Waleska, GA 30183
Waleska, GA 30183
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.
Waleska, GA
Offers 12+ college-level sporting events to attend. Facility rental available.
Waleska, GA 30183
Write a verse of your life's song with us at Song Rock. Song Rock is a lovely private venue tucked away on seven heavenly acres in the northwest corner of Cherokee County. Song Rock isn’t just a gorgeous wedding venue, it was thoughtfully designed for celebrations and special events of all kinds.For wedding events, Song Rock features a designer cottage with a relaxing space to prepare for your wedding. Our outdoor courtyard, patios, and fields have plenty of space for you to customize any gathering. The rustic wood barn has just the right touch of elegance for live music, dining, and dancing.
Woodstock
Woodstock, GA 30188
Woodstock, GA 30188
Woodstock, GA 30188
Woodstock, GA 30188
Sit back, relax, and get to work in our coworking space. With cozy chairs and an open concept, this area promotes productivity and collaboration. This space includes 24/7 Access, Mailbox Services, and more.
Woodstock, Georgia
Woodstock, GA 30189
Woodstock, GA 30188
Woodstock, GA 301188
Acworth, GA 30102
Located on the shores of Lake Allatoona, the YMCA Woodstock has pavilions, a playground, a large dining hall, an outdoor pool, and sports fields. Also, don't miss their year-round youth camps and programs! This is the perfect place for outdoor retreats, weddings, and special events.
Woodstock, GA 30189
Cherokee County, GA
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