Calendar
May
The Village at Harmony Crossing Farmers Market, every Saturday. Local merchants offering fresh produce, dairy, meats and an assortment of handmade arts and crafts. For more information, call (706) 923-0190 or visit www.vharmonycrossing.com.
19 Saturday at the Rock, Inside the Beehive from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Saturday at the Rock is geared for all ages and is $5.00 for participants 5 years old and up and free to anyone 4 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is needed prior to arrival. Call Matt Hammons at (706) 484-2862 or e-mail mhammons@uga.edu to register. For more information http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/SaturdayattheRock.html
19 Rock Hawk Talk Cruise Explores the Hidden History of Lake Oconee. Climb aboard a luxury cruise boat on Lake Oconee for an afternoon of Rock Hawk Talk, stories and tales surrounding Lake Oconee. Local historian Larry Moore and Georgia Power Lake Resources Manager Scott Hendricks will explore the archeological sites and culture of Lake Oconee including prehistoric ceremonial sites, early historical plantations, as well as Wallace Dam and the Oconee Wildlife Management Area. 4 p.m. Tickets are on sale and are $50. Only 40 tickets will be sold. The Rock Hawk Talk Cruise is presented by Historic Piedmont Scenic Byway. For more information and to purchase tickets contact the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, Bonnie Simmons, (706) 485-7701 or bonnie@eatonton.com.
24 Celebrate Patriotism, a pre-memorial day celebration, presented by Eatonton Kiwanis Club and Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce at The Plaza Arts Center. Bring the whole family for an evening honoring those who served our country. Enjoy free hot dogs and ice cream; a pictorial tribute; and a concert by the 434th Signal Corps Band. For more information, call (706) 485-7701.
June
The Village at Harmony Crossing Farmers Market, every Saturday. Local merchants offering fresh produce, dairy, meats and an assortment of handmade arts and crafts. For more information, call (706) 923-0190 or visit www.vharmonycrossing.com.
1 The Village at Harmony Crossing presents First Friday. There will be live entertainment, kid's events on the lawn and merchants will be open late offering specials and discounts to shoppers. For more information, call (706) 923-0190 or visit www.vharmonycrossing.com.
2 Dairy Festival presented by the Pilot Club of Eatonton and 10K Torture Trail / One Mile Fun Run presented by Farmers & Merchants Bank, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Road Race begins at 8 a.m., booths open at 9 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m. and program and BBQ begin at 11 a.m. For booth spaces contact Charlotte Green at (706) 473-0336 or Yvonne Harrell at (706) 485-8112; Parade, Jann Brown at (706) 473-5705; Entertainment, Gerrye Jenkins at (706) 485-5187; Road Race & Fun Run, Joey Davis at (706) 485-9941; and for General Information, Glenda Ridley at (706) 473-0763.
16 Saturday at the Rock, Snakes, Turtles and More from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Rock Eagle 4-H Center Saturday at the Rock is geared for all ages and is $5.00 for participants 5 years old and up and free to anyone 4 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is needed prior to arrival. Call Matt Hammons at (706) 484-2862 or e-mail mhammons@uga.edu to register. For more information http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/SaturdayattheRock.html.
23 Meet Me at The Plaza Outdoor Summer Concert Series presents East Beach Blues Band. 7:30 p.m. on the lawn of The Plaza Arts Center. Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets, fun for the whole family! Tickets available at the gate, both branches of Farmers and Merchants Bank or online at www.theplazaartscenter.com
July
The Village at Harmony Crossing Farmers Market, every Saturday. Local merchants offering fresh produce, dairy, meats and an assortment of handmade arts and crafts. For more information, call (706) 923-0190 or visit www.vharmonycrossing.com.
4 Lake Country Freedom Festival at Crooked Creek Marina. 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. Enjoy live music; bring the kid's swimsuits to enjoy the large kid's zone with large water slides, a bounce house and much much more! Shop for high quality handmade items from artisans and crafters, and enjoy, tantalizing meals from food vendors. Take part in the door prizes, and finish up the day with spectacular fireworks display performed by the famous Vitale family's company, Pyrotecnico! Simulcast music for the fireworks will be on Z97.7 and pumped through our stage speakers. For more information visit http://lakecountryfreedomfestival.com.
6 The Village at Harmony Crossing presents First Friday. There will be live entertainment, kid's events on the lawn and merchants will be open late offering specials and discounts to shoppers. For more information, call (706) 923-0190 or visit www.vharmonycrossing.com.
21 Saturday at the Rock, Canoe Adventures from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Rock Eagle 4-H Center Saturday at the Rock is geared for all ages and is $5.00 for participants 5 years old and up and free to anyone 4 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is needed prior to arrival. Call Matt Hammons at (706) 484-2862 or e-mail mhammons@uga.edu to register. For more information http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/SaturdayattheRock.html.
28 Meet Me at The Plaza Outdoor Summer Concert Series presents Swingin' Medallions. 7:30 p.m. on the lawn of The Plaza Arts Center. Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets, fun for the whole family! Tickets available at the gate, both branches of Farmers and Merchants Bank or online at www.ThePlazaArtsCenter.com.
August
The Village at Harmony Crossing Farmers Market, every Saturday. Local merchants offering fresh produce, dairy, meats and an assortment of handmade arts and crafts. For more information, call (706) 923-0190 or visit www.vharmonycrossing.com.
3 The Village at Harmony Crossing presents First Friday. There will be live entertainment, kid's events on the lawn and merchants will be open late offering specials and discounts to shoppers. For more information, call (706) 923-0190 or visit www.vharmonycrossing.com.
18 Saturday at the Rock, Watershed Sampling from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Rock Eagle 4-H Center Saturday at the Rock is geared for all ages and is $5.00 for participants 5 years old and up and free to anyone 4 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is needed prior to arrival. Call Matt Hammons at (706) 484-2862 or e-mail mhammons@uga.edu to register. For more information http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/SaturdayattheRock.html.
18 Meet Me at The Plaza Outdoor Summer Concert Series presents Grapevine. 7:30 p.m. on the lawn of The Plaza Arts Center. Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets, fun for the whole family! Tickets available at the gate, both branches of Farmers and Merchants Bank or online at www.ThePlazaArtsCenter.com.
September
The Village at Harmony Crossing Farmers Market, every Saturday. Local merchants offering fresh produce, dairy, meats and an assortment of handmade arts and crafts. For more information, call (706) 923-0190 or visit www.vharmonycrossing.com.
7 The Village at Harmony Crossing presents First Friday. There will be live entertainment, kid's events on the lawn and merchants will be open late offering specials and discounts to shoppers. For more information, call (706) 923-0190 or visit www.vharmonycrossing.com.
15 Saturday at the Rock, Birds of Prey from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Rock Eagle 4-H Center Saturday at the Rock is geared for all ages and is $5.00 for participants 5 years old and up and free to anyone 4 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is needed prior to arrival. Call Matt Hammons at (706) 484-2862 or e-mail mhammons@uga.edu to register. For more information http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/SaturdayattheRock.html.
October
The Village at Harmony Crossing Farmers Market, every Saturday. Local merchants offering fresh produce, dairy, meats and an assortment of handmade arts and crafts. For more information, call (706) 923-0190 or visit www.vharmonycrossing.com.
1 Annual Taste of Eatonton 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Plaza on Madison Avenue. Enjoy a sampling of food and drink from over 25 local restaurants and caterers. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Be sure to try your luck at the silent auction and raffle all while enjoying the music from the live remotes. For more information call (706) 485-7701.
5 The Village at Harmony Crossing presents First Friday. There will be live entertainment, kid's events on the lawn and merchants will be open late offering specials and discounts to shoppers. For more information, call (706) 923-0190 or visit www.vharmonycrossing.com.
20 Saturday at the Rock, Historical Cemeteries and Stories from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Rock Eagle 4-H Center Saturday at the Rock is geared for all ages and is $5.00 for participants 5 years old and up and free to anyone 4 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is needed prior to arrival. Call Matt Hammons at (706) 484-2862 or e-mail mhammons@uga.edu to register. For more information http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/SaturdayattheRock.html.
27 The Annual Briar Patch Arts Festival will be another spectacular, unique arts festival from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in downtown Eatonton. Specialty arts and crafts vendors will be showcasing handmade soaps, photography, paintings, jewelry, pottery, wood working, handmade glassware, clothing, potted plants, children's items and much more. Live entertainment on the Music Stage will keep you tapping your toes. Local artists will also be painting sidewalk murals at The Plaza Arts Center. For more information, contact the Eatonton Mainstreet Office (706) 749-9150 or visit www.eatontonmainstreet.com.
November
17 Saturday at the Rock, Rock Eagle Mound Hike at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Rock Eagle 4-H Center Saturday at the Rock is geared for all ages and is $5.00 for participants 5 years old and up and free to anyone 4 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is needed prior to arrival. Call Matt Hammons at (706) 484-2862 or e-mail mhammons@uga.edu to register. For more information http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/SaturdayattheRock.html.
17-18 Art at the Rock Saturday and Sunday at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. The Art at the Rock festival showcases local art, music, and vendors selling home grown and hand made items. Follow the link to find out more info http://rockeagle4h.org/art/.
December
8 Christmas in the Briar Patch from 4 - 6 p.m. Eatonton's Annual Christmas Parade and Bazaar, the parade begins at 4 pm and runs throughout downtown Eatonton. At the end of the parade, we will welcome Santa who will light the Tree and be available for FREE pictures. Just make sure to bring you cameras! The Bazaar, complete with craft vendors, food and more, will be open from 4 pm - 6 pm to offer some great gift giving options. For more information contact Eatonton Mainstreet (706) 749-9150 or visit www.eatontonmainstreet.com.