January 17 : Simon and Garfunkel Revisited: Tribute Concert In 1981, music fans gathered in Central Park to witness the now legendary reunion of the folk duo Simon & Garfunkel. Award-winning recording artists, Lee Lessack and Johnny Rodgers recreate that magical night in this LIVE CONCERT event.

 January 19:  Prayer Breakfast: 9:00 – 11:00 AM  The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast will be held at the Putnam County Primary School Cafeteria, 162 Old Glenwood Springs Road. Individual tickets are $5 each. The speaker for the occasion is Pastor Frederick Lowe of the Zion Covenant Fellowship, Eatonton.

 January 19:  Beginning Watercolor: 10:00AM – 1:00PM and will be taught by Steve Kippels in the Garden room of the Artisans Village art Gallery. Class is first come first serve, cost $45 please contact Gail Vail  gvail@me.com.

January 21:  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March and Ecumenical Service -4:00PM -The procession to the Putnam County Courthouse Square will leave St. John A.M.E. Church. 220 Willie Bailey Street, promptly at 4:00pm. Speakers for the rally are Pastor Simone Jones, Texas A.M.E. Church, Eatonton and Minister Kareem Farley, Assistant Pastor of the Siloam Missionary Baptist Church, Union Point. Following the rally at the Courthouse, you will make your way back to St. John. The speaker for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ecumenical Service is St. John’s Senior Pastor, the Reverend Wayne Griffin Sr.

 January 22: Open House: the Plaza Community Center 5:30-7:00pm 100 Ulysses Rice Court . Bring a friend and meet the community.

January 27: Meet the Author : James C. Cobb 2-4 pm at the Georgia Writers Museum. Seating  is limited tickets are $20 .

February 7 : Reverse painting on Glass 5:00 – 8:00pm  and will be taught by Theresa Horn in the Garden Room at the Artisans Village Gallery. Class is first come first serve, cost $45 please contact Gail Vail  gvail@me.com.

February 22 and 23 :  Trike with Nelly- Join Nelson Vails Olympic Cyclist  and UGA All American Rennie Curran  for some great FREE family fun from 4-7pm on Feb. 22 with a 1k and 5k  Bicycle Race youth (Ages 3-10).  On February 23 starting at 10 am join Nelson Vails for  your choice of 20k, 50k or 100k Cycle ride through Historic Downtown Eatonton and by the Historic Sites of Putnam County . Registration is $30 for the “Ride with Nelly”.

February 23 : Scaly, Slimy Spectacular at Rock Eagle 4-H Center – 10:00AM  at the Natural History Museum, Guests will have the opportunity to meet live animals in person and have all their questions answered by Rock Eagle’s herpetology experts. During this program guests will not only learn about Georgia’s native reptiles and amphibians, they will also have a chance to touch, hold, or get a picture with our animals. Do not miss out on this opportunity to become an expert on some of the animals you can find in your own back yard!Doors will open at 10:00 am and guests will meet at the Natural History Museum. The program will begin promptly at 10:30 am.Advanced registration is required. For more information, please contact Anna Nolan at (706) 484-4838 or by email at annan@uga.edu.

This program is appropriate for all ages and costs $3 per person, free ages 4 and under.

February 23 : 2nd Annual Putnam County Black History Luncheon– 11:45AM  at the Eatonton Waterworks building 457 E. Sumter St. . Guest speaker The Honorable Tonya P. Anderson.

March 1 :  Gatlin Brothers Live:  Larry, Steve, & Rudy, the Gatlin Brothers are a Grammy Award-winning trio who have dazzled audiences for more than sixty years with a lifetime of noteworthy achievements in their storybook career, including a Grammy for Best Country Song (“Broken Lady”), three ACM awards for Single of the Year (“All The Gold In California”), Album of the Year (Straight Ahead) and Male Vocalist of the Year for Larry Gatlin, along with five nominations for CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Single, Album and Male Vocalist of the Year. 

March 2 :The Fifth Annual “Seuss on the Loose” Celebration  at the Putnam County Primary School on Glenwood Springs Road in Eatonton. The day begins with a Fun Run at 9:30 am and continues with Seuss related activities for children of all ages in the school cafeteria from 10:00 till noon. There is also a raffle drawing and silent auction, and winners of the art contest held at the Primary and Elementary schools will be recognized. Tickets for each activity are 50 cents; wristbands which allow access to all of the activities can be purchased at the cost of $10.00 per child. Tickets can also be purchased for the silent auction. This event, sponsored by Ferst Readers of Putnam County, helps raise funds to provide new, age-appropriate books each month to Putnam County children from birth to Kindergarten.

March 2 :Beginning Drawing 12:00 – 3:00pm and will be taught by Gail Vail. in the Garden Room at the Artisans Village Gallery. Class is first come first serve, cost $45 please contact Gail Vail  gvail@me.com.

March 7 : Palette Knife Painting 5:00 – 8:00pm  and will be taught by Jeanne Trammel in the Garden Room at the Artisans Village Gallery. Class is first come first serve, cost $45 please contact Gail Vail  gvail@me.com.

March 9-15 : 10th Annual Photography Contest and Exhibition at the Plaza Arts Center 10am-4pm . Entries accepted February 18-22, 2019.

March 15-17 : 2019 Lake Oconee Food and Wine Festival -Pamper your palate and join us the Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival held at

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee for tenth anniversary weekend! You will not want to miss out! Hurry, tickets sell out fast!

March 17 : Sunday at the Museum Lecture Series-2:00pm The Old School History Museum is pleased to welcome historian Rick Joslyn back to the Sunday At The Museum lecture series. In this lecture, Joslyn will focus on one of Georgia’s most gripping Civil War stories – that of the Georgia Military Institute in Marietta, GA, and its cadets. The Institute opened in 1851 on a 110-acre campus and had a 4-year curriculum modeled after West Point. However, when war came to the campus in 1864, life changed for the cadets as they served with other State Troops in the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman’s March to the Sea. Join us for stories of the school and its amazing young soldiers! Rick Joslyn has degrees from Virginia Military Institute and Virginia Tech. Commissioned in the US Air Force, he served as a navigator on C-130 air transport aircraft. A soil scientist by profession, Joslyn is a life-long researcher and historian of the Civil War. He is married to Mauriel Joslyn, another SATM favorite speaker and an accomplished author of seven books on the Civil War. They live in a circa 1821 house in Sparta, GA.

March 22 : Under the Street Lamp-7:30-9:30pm -Join the modern day Rat Pack for an evening of classic hits featuring leading cast member from the Broadway hit Jersey Boys! Hosted by the Oconee Performing Arts Society at the Plaza Arts Center 305 n. Madison Ave.

April 1-5: Camp EcoAdventure at Rock eagle 4-H center: 8:00am-5:00pm an environmental education day camp open to ages 6 – 11. The program aims to offer an affordable, educational, and fun day camp to children interested in our local natural resources. Join us for a day, or sign up for the whole week!
2019 Daily themes: Monday 4/1: Awesome Aquatic Culture -Tuesday 4/2: Weather Wonders-Wednesday 4/3: Wildlife Warriors-Thursday 4/4: The Power of Plants and Pollinators-Friday 4/5: Creepy Crawly Entomology. Visit our website or contact Anna Nolan at annan@uga.edu or (706) 484-4838 for more information

April 1-12: The Eighth Annual Amateur Fine Arts Show and Contest at the Plaza Arts Center  9am-5pm Tuesday -Friday. Entries Accepted February 18-22, 2019.

April 6-9: Plein Air 2019 : Have you ever watched a painter capture a scene on canvas outside? You will have that opportunity for free during The Artisans Village Guild’s Lake Country Plein Air Event April 6-9, 2019. If you are a painter and would like to paint, you can do that, too.

April 13: 2019 Community Easter Egg Hunt eggstravaganza!! 10:00AM-12:00PM From under 3’s up to age 10 we welcome you to the Fun Zone. There will be crafts and games galore. That’s no Yoke!!! This event is eggactly what you are looking for!!!! See y’all there at 140 Recreation Road (The Putnam County Recreation Dept.) in Eatonton. I know you can’t contain your eggcitement!!!! We have over 6,000 eggs. We will also have crafts, games, music, picture with the Easter Bunny, and much, much more. The age related hunts start at 11am.

April 22: The 5th 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 Hayley Chandler at (706) 485-7701 or Hayley@eatonton.com.

April 23-28: 2019 Eatonton- Milledgeville Film festival:  Now in its 6th year in 2019, Milledgeville has expanded to the neighbouring city of Eatonton, Georgia for a six-day film festival. It is branded as a Southern Gothic-themed film event, created by filmmakers for filmmakers. Women’s Impact in Filmmaking and New Media are two main focuses of interest for this internationally-flavored line up. Events include screenings in an outdoor midnight horror film viewing on the grounds of the abandoned Central State Hospital, a red carpet awards show with a Golden Globes style dinner, and a Sunday filmmaker’s brunch at Lockerly Arboretum. Ticket Sales

April 27: 2019 Eatonton Service League Beauty Pageant:  Open to Putnam county girls k-4-12 th grade and girls attending school in Putnam County.

May 4: 5 year Memorial Ride The Eatonton Police Department, Blue Knights GA. XIX, Lions Club of Eatonton and Downtown Eatonton are sponsors of the event in honor of fallen office Noel Hawk (EOW 5-4-14). A motorcycle ride will take place with registration to begin at 9:00am. The ride will begin at 10:00am leaving W. Sumter St. behind the Courthouse and ending at the same location. The entry fee for the ride is $20.00.There will be a motorcycle show with an entry fee of $10.00. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The winners of this event will be recognized at the time of the raffle drawing. Trophies will be presented courtesy of the Huskins Law Firm of Eatonton.

May 5: Sunday at the Museum Lecture series The World is Georgia: Georgia’s Musical Heritage-Historic Recordings 1927-1961”

Georgia and the South made music that conquered the world. Blues, Country, Gospel and Jazz, the invention of centuries of European migration and African slavery, have had a profound influence on the music of yesterday and today. Come to the Sunday at the Museum Lecture, May 5th at The Plaza, to hear historic recordings of a wide range of Georgia musicians and styles, including music from the cultures of Georgia immigrants from Asia, Africa, and Spanish America. Each recording will be accompanied by commentary on the performers and their times. Enjoy a fascinating afternoon of music, famous and forgotten.

Richard Garrett is a collector of 78 rpm and LP records of popular and traditional music from all over the world. His collection dates back over 30 years and contains many rare recordings from the 1910s to the 1960s. A recent transplant to Eatonton, and originally from England, Richard and his wife, Karen, run the Dot2Dot Inn, a bed and breakfast and catering business. Richard also works in higher education as a researcher.

The lecture is free, but donations are appreciated.
(Refreshments after lecture)

May 18: 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 Hayley Chandler hayley@eatonton.com or 706-485-7701. **SOLD OUT**

May 18 & 19: Bronson House – Located at: 114 Madison Avenue, Eatonton, Ga.

The Eatonton-Putnam Historical Society is opening the Bronson House to the public for tours on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19. For more information, contact Jim Marshall at brerfox24@gmail.com. 

In 1816, the Eagle Tavern Inn, owned by Thomas T. Napier, occupied this site. William Wilkins bought the inn in 1830, and the property was purchased by Andrew and Alexander Sydney Reid in 1835. They changed the name of the inn to Reid’s Hotel. By 1846, Andrew Reid was the sole owner, and he converted the inn into a private home with the assistance of builder James M. Broadfield. The Greek Revival House features twelve wooden Doric columns. Subsequent owners include Francis Asberry Leverette, James M. Rainey, Mr. & Mrs. Emerson Foote Bronson, and Eunice Bronson (Frank P.) Stubbs. Stubbs donated the home to the Eatonton-Putnam County Historical Society in 1985. In his childhood, Joel Chandler Harris and his mother lived in a small cottage behind this house.

May 23 & 30: Write Your Autobiography on Thursday, May 23 & 30 from 4PM to 6PM. Writing instructor Ed Grisamore will first encourage you and then teach you how to write your memoirs in a way that is entertaining, stimulating and inspiring. His step-by-step approach will tweak your memory, organize your thoughts, and break up the story of your life into manageable pieces. Materials given out in this class give you a useful tool to continue your writing long after the class is over. The class environment is collaborative and supportive, so bring your friends. You will be surprised how much you learn about them and yourself! Ed Grisamore is a well known journalist, journalism teacher, columnist for The Macon Telegraph and author of nine books.

May 30: Council Member Janie B. Reid presents Cocktails and Community Conversations on Thursday, May 30th, at 6:00PM at Frisk Pub sponsored by The Peoples Bank! The Frisk Pub is located at 117 North Jefferson Avenue, Eatonton, GA. This public event is designed to bridge the gap between individuals within our community while also enriching and strengthening social relationships. Ms. Tekeshia Hill will be a guest speaker at the event. The event is no cost and attire is business casual.

June 1: 60th 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.

June 1: Come to Eatonton, Georgia, on Saturday, June 1st, for the Putnam County Dairy Festival and the 41st Annual Torture Trail 10K and One Mile Fun Run. For 41 years the Torture Trail Road Races have officially kicked off the Putnam County Dairy Festival, & they continue to attract runners from many states including South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama and even Oregon! The start/finish is located at the First United Methodist Church on North Madison Avenue. Both races will begin at 8:00AM and will be run on paved streets in and around Eatonton, GA. Stained Glass Awards will be given to Overall M/F, Masters M/F, and top three M/F in age groups beginning 14 and under through 70 and over. Finish line management provided by Classic Race Services with complete results posted online at www.runningintheusa.com and www.coolrunning.com. Packet pickup will begin at 6:30AM at the First United Methodist Church.

Registration is available online or visit the Farmers and Merchants Bank. There is no day of race registration.

June 1: Team Time at the Dairy Festival: If you need to take a break and relax over a cup of tea and a slice of home made quiche, fruit scones or Victoria sponge cake, then stroll over to the Dot 2 Dot Inn and join them for afternoon tea, between 2 and 5PM. Menu includes Quiche – spinach and goats cheese OR bacon, caramelized onion and blue cheese, Fruit Scone with clotted cream and jam OR Victoria sponge cake filled with whipped cream and raspberry jam, selection of freshly baked biscuits (cookies), and your choice of loose leaf tea (hot) or specialty iced tea.

$15.00 per head, excluding tax. Please call 706-991-5030 to make a reservation or email dot2dotmanager@gmail.com. The deadline for reservations is Wednesday, May 29.

June 2: Meet the Author Series: Jessica Handler on Sunday, June 2, from 2PM to 4PM. This Georgia author has written essays and non-fiction features that appeared on NPR, in Creative Nonfiction, Newsweek, The Washington Post, and More Magazine, among others. A founding member of the Decatur Book Festival, she teaches creative writing at Olgethorpe University and lectures internationally. Based on a true story, The Magnetic Girl was named a Wall Street Journal “ten books to read this spring”, is an Indie Next pick, a SIBA Okra pick, and featured in Atlanta Magazine.

June 6 & 13: Write Your Autobiography on Thursday, June 6 & 13 from 4PM to 6PM. Writing instructor Ed Grisamore will first encourage you and then teach you how to write your memoirs in a way that is entertaining, stimulating and inspiring. His step-by-step approach will tweak your memory, organize your thoughts, and break up the story of your life into manageable pieces. Materials given out in this class give you a useful tool to continue your writing long after the class is over. The class environment is collaborative and supportive, so bring your friends. You will be surprised how much you learn about them and yourself! Ed Grisamore is a well known journalist, journalism teacher, columnist for The Macon Telegraph and author of nine books.

June 20-Aug 1: The Artisans Village: Lake Country Juried Art Show: Opening Reception Thursday, June, 20 5:00PM-7:30PM, Exhibit on display until August 1st. 

June 22: People Get Ready for June Jam on Saturday, June 22, and enjoy the experience of three stages in one day in beautiful Downtown Eatonton. The 1st Annual Frisk Pub Music Festival is an all day event! Starting at 10:00AM and ending at 11:30PM. Inside, outside and somewhere in between, it is indeed music to our ears. Bring your lawn chairs, hats and sunscreen and prepare to be entertained by the best in Lake Country music. Portions of net benefits to Alzheimer’s Research Association.

City Center Event Stage – 124 N. Jefferson Ave. (Behind the Eatonton Cotton Warehouse; entrances for parking on both Willie Bailey St. and E. Marion St.)

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Kenny Rosier.
11:30 AM – 01:30 PM : Roger Fournier.
01:30 PM – 03:30 PM : Fall Line Rambler.
03:30 PM – 05:30 PM : Chris Taylor.
05:30 PM – 07:30 PM : Josh Hilley.
07:30:PM – 09:30 PM : Jason Wesley.
09:30 PM – 11:30 PM : Ronnie Pittman Band.

The Frisk Pub Stage – 117 N. Jefferson Ave. (Parking available at rear of the pub on W. Harris St.)

11:00 AM – 01:00 PM : Rodney Todd.
01:00 PM – 03:00 PM : April Allen.
03:00 PM – 05:00 PM: Dustin Sediak.
05:00 PM – 07:30 PM : Justin Dukes.
07:30 PM – 10:00 PM : Adam Thompson Harris.

Corn-hole Tournaments and other games will be at the rear of the Frisk Pub next to the patio area. There will be a craw-fish cooker to raffle off for $5 a ticket. ($500 Value) To become a vendor please download this application and return to Downtown Eatonton, P.O. BOX 4384, Eatonton, GA 31024. Vendor fees start at $60.

July 13: Alice Walker 75th Birthday Celebration: To celebrate the occasion of Alice Walker’s 75th birthday, the Georgia Writers Museum will host a day’s worth of activities and events to honor the Eatonton native’s life and achievements on July 13, 2019. Walker will attend the festivities, which will culminate with her taking the stage of the Plaza Arts Center for a candid conversation with Valerie Boyd, editor of Walker’s forthcoming journals and author of the award-winning biography, Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston.

Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees. As young baseball sensation, Joe Hardy, he transforms the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team, only to realize the true worth of the life that he’s left behind. Joe ultimately outsmarts Applegate, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series.

Light, fast-paced and devilishly clever, Damn Yankees is a home-run hit, featuring all-American subject matter and an irreverent sense of humor. Damn Yankees is a wicked, romantic comedy, sure to please.

Interested in Dinner and a Show?!

Dot 2 Dot Inn located just blocks from the Plaza is offering special Pre-Theater dining options July 26 – 28! The gorgeous Dot 2 Dot Inn is offering a scrumptious menu for the evening shows as well as a delightful brunch menu for the Sunday matinee. 

Make your reservations soon, as space is limited! Call 706-991-5030 or email dot2dotmanager@gmail.com

Click here to open a printer-friendly PDF of the menu in a separate window

July 28 – September 28: Weekly Farmers Market: Harmony Park Farmers Market will be held every Saturday start at 8:00AM to 1:00PM until September 28.

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

July 28: Heartwood Acres Open House: Stop by any Sunday from 11:00AM-4:00PM to explore the venue and the property. Whether you’re looking for a venue or are just curious to see the space, all are welcome!

August 11: Meet the Author Series – Loran Smith at the Georgia Writers Museum: Sunday from 2PM – 4PM; University of Georgia sports personified, there is no more familiar face or name to UGA sports fans. 

Loran Smith is known for his work in radio, television and print, and is a 1997 inductee into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. 

For tickets call (706) 991-5119 or click here!

August 16: Meet Me at the Plaza Outdoor Concert: Join the Plaza Arts Center for our one and only outdoor concert this year featuring the ONE and ONLY Rainey Gallagher and the Deraney Band!

Concert and Venue Details:

• This is a FREE event for the community sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank!
• Bring your coolers, blankets, chairs and set up on The Plaza lawn.
• Get involved with our Juxebox Hero Community Challenge!
• NEW: VIP Member “lounge” – Plaza Members (silver and above) are invited to join us in the reception hall at 6:00 pm before the show for some FREE food and a cash bar. Look for a member email coming soon with more details and RSVP!
• NEW: There will be some VIP premium tables and chairs set up closer to the stage (on the driveway) that are $25 per seat. Our Plaza Partners (silver and above) get first dibs on these seats – free of charge. The rest will be open to the general public for purchase beginning July 1. The lawn area is FREE of charge!

What’s this Jukebox Hero Challenge??

We want you to help determine the set list for the show! Put some money towards the song(s) you want to hear. There are three ways to participate in our fundraising Jukebox Challenge.

1. Request a song
2. Dedicate a song
3. Live voting the night of the event to help determine the rest of the set list. Stay tuned for polls leading up to the event. Top songs from the polls will be in the running for the set list the night of the event. Help us vote along the way for the songs you want to hear!

Be a HERO and help us out with a donation, and then benefit by hearing the amazingly talented Rainey Gallagher and The Deraney Band perform the songs on Friday, August 16.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO > https://plazacenter.org/event/jukebox

This event is sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank.

August 24: Third Annual Southern Classic BBQ Competition: Join Farmview Market for another year as local teams face off in the Third Annual Southern Classic® BBQ competition. 🍖🔥 Contestants will be sampling chicken, pork ribs, beef tri-tip and more. BBQ meals will also be available for purchase. Enjoy live music, kids crafts and more fun for the entire family!

Unless otherwise determined by the Competition Organizer, all events are considered RAIN or SHINE. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.

BBQ Competition Guidelines:

Team/individual registration is open. Visit the following page for competition guidelines, registration form, and competition waiver: https://farmviewmarket.com/event/southern-classic-bbq-competition/

Event Tickets (Tickets go on-sale Friday, Aug. 16 at 8 a.m.)*
General admission is FREE!

Sample tickets are available for purchase. For every 10 tickets purchased, attendees receive a voting ticket. Voting tickets will be cast to determine People’s Choice winner. Sampling and Voting is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

$2 for one tasting ticket$15 for 10 tasting tickets and one voting ticket ($5 savings)$40 for 30 tasting tickets and three voting tickets ($15 savings!)

*Tickets while supplies last.
Visit our site for sampling tickets as well: https://farmviewmarket.com/event/southern-classic-bbq-competition/

September 28: City of Eatonton Family Fall Festival: City of Eatonton Family Fall Festival. (Formerly Known as Briar Patch Arts and Crafts Festival). The City of Eatonton Family Fall Festival will be held on Saturday September 28, between 2pm and 7pm, presented by the City of Eatonton and hosted by Downtown Eatonton.​ Located on the Putnam County Court House Lawn, 100 South Jefferson Avenue and in the streets surrounding the square in Historic Downtown Eatonton, the heart of the Lake Country in the Briar Patch.

Bring your A game to 4 Zones of: Arts, Appetite, Advice and Adventure that comprise our Historic Downtown
Family Fall Festival.

Arts, with many one of a kind items. This is the go to place for Birthday, Anniversary, Christmas, or just because gifts.

Appetite, with every delectation and delight to please your pallet.

Advice, truly a ‘What goes on?’ of the Lake Country area.

Adventure, which will have an inflatable obstacle course and a 24 foot inflatable slide, the GCSU Stem Program with Stem exhibits including a Chemistry Magic Show.

Following the Festival there will be a spells and potions camp, with Fantastic Beasts 2 as our Courthouse Lawn movie!

For further information visit downtowneatonton.com/events or email director@downtowneatonton.com

October 7: 20th Annual Taste of Eatonton: Indulge in bites of signature dishes while celebrating the culinary expertise of the community at the 2019 Taste of Eatonton. Enjoy old favorites and discover new dining joys at 6:30 PM. on Monday, Oct. 7th, at the Plaza Arts Center 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.

Bring your appetite and join your favorite local restaurants for the area’s largest foodie event of the year!

2019 Participating Vendors (as of August 1): Juturna, Dot 2 Dot, Bone Island Grillhouse, Putnam Culinary Arts, Georgia Butts BBQ, The Pizza Place, Georgia Bob’s, Chophouse, Chick-fil-A, Shadetree BBQ

2019 Sponsors (as of August 1): RTSO LLC, Lake Oconee Dentistry, Lake Oconee Breeze and Union Recorder, Oconee Radio Group, Juturna

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

November 30: Christmas in the Briar Patch: The Arts and Crafts Bazaar will be held on the Putnam County Courthouse Lawn at 100 N. Jefferson Ave. in Downtown Eatonton from 12pm to 5pm. We will have a variety of vendors with Arts, Crafts and their own unique holiday gifts for all the family. Don’t forget to indulge in your favorite holiday food and be dazzled by the holiday themed entertainment.

The Christmas Parade will start at 4pm with floats, and special performances including marching bands, dance display and special guests! There is no fee to enter the parade.

Photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Gazebo on the Putnam County Courthouse Lawn will take place after the Parade.

The Gazebo has been kindly donated by Outdoor-Options which you can find at 115 Gray Road Eatonton GA.

A splendid time is guaranteed for all.