January 6: Beer Pairing with Oconee Brewing Company: Monday at Bone Island Grillhouse starting at 6PM!

Do they like food?? Do they like beer??
Well, look no further than right here!

5 course pairing, $100 per ticket

Limited quantity of tickets available!

 January 9: 3 Redneck Tenors: Broadway Bound: “America’s Got Talent” Top 10 Finalist comes to The Plaza Arts Center on Thursday, January 9th, at 7PM!

The 3 Redneck Tenors are a new breed in the “tenor genre” – their musical comedy featuring classically trained veteran artists is like Duck Dynasty goes to Carnegie Hall – down home laughs with big city music! It has been said that if Larry the Cable Guy, Il Divo, and Mrs. Doubtfire had a baby, that child would be The 3 Redneck Tenors. Written by opera-veteran Matthew Lord with music arranged by award-winning composer Craig Bohmler, and starring Mr. Lord, Blake Davidson, and Jonathan Fruge, The 3 Redneck Tenors were top finalists on “America’s Got Talent” and have been thrilling audiences since 2006.

January 18 – 20: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration 

Join the officers and members of NAACP Branch #5229 to celebrate one of America’s Greatest sons, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The celebration commences on Saturday, January 18, 2020, and ends on Monday, January 20, 2020.

Scheduled events are as follows:

Saturday, January 18, 2020, @ 9:00AM

• Unity Prayer Breakfast – Putnam County Primary School Cafeteria, Old Glenwood Springs Road. Guest Speaker: Rev. Johnny Harris, Union Baptist Church

Monday, January 20, 2020, @ 4:00PM

• King Day March and Courthouse Rally – Meet in St. John A.M.E. Church parking lot at 4:00PM and march to Putnam County Courthouse

Monday, January 20, 2020 

• King Day Ecumenical Service – St. John A.M.E. Church Sanctuary; service begins immediately upon returning from the courthouse 

For questions, please call 706-473-7130.

 January 25: Paws and Purrs Winter Gala: Saturday from 6PM to 10PM

Get dressed up, get a new bow tie for your dog, and come out for a dinner catered by da Corrado Ristorante at the beautiful (and dog friendly) Oconee Brewing Company! We’ll also have great music and an extensive silent auction with items for everyone to win!

All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Morgan County in Madison, GA.

February 15: Simply Diamond: A Neil Diamond Tribute Band
Valentine’s Day Weekend | February 15, 2020 @ 7:00pm | The Plaza Arts Center | 305 N. Madison Ave in Downtown Eatonton

Look no further for the perfect evening out with your Valentine! With 38 songs in the Top 10 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts, enjoy and sing along to some classic songs that made Diamond one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Though you will see the famous sequin shirt on stage, Brian La Blanc and the band making Simply Diamond really focus on the music first and foremost, offering an insanely entertaining evening full of Neil Diamond songs taken to the next level in arrangements both fun and true to the original artist.

Plaza Partner tickets on sale January 7
General public tickets on sale January 14
Ticket prices $40, $50, & $60

February 21: Departure: The Journey Tribute Band

Back by popular demand! Performing at Oconee Brewing Company starting at 7:30PM.

Reserved Seating: $40
General Admission: $30

February 22: Scaly, Slimy Spectacular at Rock Eagle 4-H Center: Saturday from 10:30AM to 12:30PM

Join us to learn about the exciting world of reptiles and amphibians! This program allows guests the opportunity to meet, touch, and hold real live critters. This will be a morning full of wild fun!

This event is appropriate for all ages and costs $3 per person. Advanced registration is encouraged.

Register here!

February 29: 3rd Annual Putnam County Black History Luncheon 

Honoring: Mr. William Gilbert [Education], Mr. Terrence Nelson [Law Enforcement], Ms. Alfreda Waller [Nurse], Mr. Cleveland Hurt [Business], Mr. Carl Buckner [Fireman], Mrs. Simone Jones [Ministry], Mr. George Jordan [Military] and a tribute to the First African Americans to integrate the Putnam County School System.

The luncheon will be held at Butler Baker High School Gymnasium, 403 Alice Walker Drive, on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 12PM. Ticket price includes meal. For tickets, please cash app SWIOA or Paypal jreid@inthedoornow.com or call 706-816-6800.

Per person: $10
For table of 8: $70

Sponsored by: R2 Management Consulting, LLC

March 13: Chloë Agnew & The Atlanta Pops Orchestra: Friday at The Plaza Arts Center performing from 7:30PM to 10PM.

Chloë Agnew, original member of Celtic Woman, is back with the Atlanta Pops for an unforgettable night of Irish music and dancing.

March 14: Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute:

Back by popular demand! Performing at Oconee Brewing Company starting at 7:30PM.

Reserved Seating: $40
General Admission: $30

March 20: 2020 Lake Oconee Food and Wine Festival: A three-day food and wine festival in Georgia featuring over 200 wines from vintners across the globe as well as the most sought-after international liquors for your tasting pleasure. The festival highlights our region’s most creative chefs and culinary talent and includes an eclectic mix of performers and visual artists. Lake Oconee provides a scenic backdrop for this fabulous lakeside food and wine festival.

March 27 – 29: Girl Scouts Weekend at Rock Eagle 4-H Center: Rock Eagle invites Girl Scouts from all over Georgia to join us for the best weekend of the year- Girl Scouts Weekend at the Rock!

This is a weekend filled with fun, adventure, and friendship. We have tailored our classes to help meet badge requirements for various badges. All Girl Scouts will take classes and check off requirements with each class.

Visit our website or contact Anna Nolan at annan@uga.edu or (706) 484-4838 for more information!

Registration for this event ends March 6th.

April 20: The 6th Annual Sweet Tee Off Golf Tournament will be held at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, a members only course. Registration will begin at 9:30am with a shotgun start at 11:30am . For more information about registering to play or sponsoring this event, please contact the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce at (706) 485-7701 or info@eatonton.com.

May 2: The Rock Hawk Talk History Mystery Cruise tours will be from 12 noon–2 PM and 3:30-5:30 PM Climb aboard a luxury cruise boat on Lake Oconee with local historian Larry Moore and Georgia Power Lake Resources Manager Keith Hill who will explore the archaeological sites, history and culture of Lake Oconee. Seating is limited $60 per person  Make reservations with the Eatonton Putnam Chamber of Commerce at info@eatonton.com or 706-485-7701. **TICKETS NOT YET AVAILABLE**

61st Annual Putnam County Dairy Festival: Hosted by the Pilot Club of Eatonton, GA, the annual Putnam County Dairy Festival is an exciting day for the whole family. As a tribute to the dairy industry and local dairy families, the festival acknowledges the success of Putnam County as a leading dairy county in Georgia.

July – September: Weekly Farmers Market: Harmony Park Farmers Market will be held every Saturday start at 8:00AM to 1:00PM.

Fresh produce, dairy, flowers, baked goods, jewelry, pottery, ceramics, games, jams, boiled peanuts, live music and much more!

October 5: 21st Annual Taste of Eatonton: Indulge in bites of signature dishes while celebrating the culinary expertise of the community at the 2020 Taste of Eatonton. Enjoy old favorites and discover new dining joys at 6:30 PM. on Monday, Oct. 5th,  in Eatonton, Georgia.

The Taste of Eatonton features booths for more than 20 different restaurants from Georgia’s Lake Country. The very best of the best gather to impress attendees with their skills, create delectable dishes and showcase the community’s most adored treats. The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce’s largest regional event of the year also features a silent auction filled with fabulous deals and the famous bottomless wine glass will be back again for $15 per person.

Tickets are $20 in advance, and $25 the day of the event. Be sure to get yours early! Little mouths five and under eat for free. We are offering a special group rate this year: groups of 15 or more can purchase tickets for $15 each. Tickets go on sale Sept. 1st, and can be purchased from the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce and all local branches of The Peoples Bank, Farmers & Merchants Bank, and Exchange Bank. We also have some great sponsorship opportunities for this event as well.

For more information regarding vendor booths and sponsorship’s, feel free to contact us at (706)485-7701 or email at info@eatonton.com.

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