May 4 | BBQ Competition & Bake Off

When:  May 4, 2024, 6:00pm-9:00pm

Where: Rocket Field in Downtown Watkinsville

Come down to Rocket field for Watkinsville’s BBQ Competition & Bake Off! Admission to the event is free, however, for all you can eat BBQ and baked goods the cost is $15/per adult and $8/per kids under 12. This event is a fundraiser and proceeds will be donated to Oconee based non-profit, Bethel Haven. Bring the whole family for a night of fun for everyone!

To register for the event go to https://www.downtownwatkinsvillega.com/event-details/bbq-and-bake-off-block-party.

 

April 27 | Taste of Georgia

When:  April 27th, 2024

Where: Stripling’s General Store , 4501 Macon Hwy, Bogart, GA

Come out and join the fun at the 7th Annual Taste of Georgia hosted by Stripling’s General Store! Giveaways, samples, 20 + vendors and new products.

April 19-21 | Athens & Watkinsville Spring Ramble

When: Friday April 19th-Sunday April 21

Tickets: GeorgiaTrust.org or 404.8857812

Presented by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation

Ramble through historic residential homes, wander the quaint streets and explore the rich history of Athens & Watkinsville/Oconee County. With homes such as “Oak Hall”, the “Haygood House”, the Eagle Tavern, and William Daniell House , this is your opportunity to get a rate peek inside Oconee’s treasured historic homes!

April 20 | Piedmont Garden Tour

When: Saturday, April 20th, 10 am to 4 pm

Where: Tour starts at Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA 30677

Join them for the Piedmont Gardeners  annual garden tour and take this self-guided tour visiting 6 inspirational gardens in Watkinsville & Oconee County. For more details and tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/piedmont-gardeners-garden-tour-2024-tickets-745461765207

Apr 19-21| Georgia Bushcraft Spring Campout

When:  April 19-21, 2024

Where: GA Bushcraft, 1150 Carruth Rd. Watkinsville, GA 30677

Cost: See website for details —Click here 

Come enjoy a weekend of camping, relaxing and experiencing Bushcraft first hand with live demo’s, walks in the woods, and many other workshops and events from outdoor instructors and enthusiast! There will be dozens of vendors from outdoor companies to artist for you to shop as well as raffles, food and so much more!  So much to see and do in the great outdoors!

April – May | Super Spring Saturdays

April 13 | Bogart Butterfly Festival

When:  Saturday, April 13, 2024, the fun starts at 9:00 am

Where:  Downtown Bogart

Mark your calendars for the Annual Bogart Butterfly Festival! Craft vendors, food, and fun for the whole family!

 

April 13 | Community Fueled Festival

When: Saturday, April 13, 2023 fun starts at 2 pm

Where: South Main Brewing @Wire Park, 1724 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA 30677

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Community Fueled Festival, brought to you by South Main Brewing, Satisfied Food Co., & Wire Park!  Live Music on the big stage, a BBQ + side competition , and Beer! Community Fueled Festival 2024 is free to enter and open to the public, so bring the kids and your four-legged friends and grab a spot on the lawn

 

April -Oct | Oconee Farmers Market

When: April -Oct, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Where: Harris Shoals Park, Harris Shoals Drive, Watkinsville, GA 30677

Opening Day is Saturday April 6th! 

https://oconeefarmersmarket.net/

The Oconee Farmers Market offers fresh produce, locally sourced meats, prepared foods, and crafts

March 23 | Easter Egg Hunt

When: Saturday, March 23 starting at 10:30 am

Where: Wire Park, 1725 Electric Ave., Watkinsville, GA 30677

 

Easter Egg Hunt at Wire Park! There will be a scavenger hunt after the egg hunt and the movie HOP will be shown on the big screen to finish out the festivities! Kids and parents meet at the Pavilion at 10:15 for directions. Event starts promptly at 10:30.

March 23 | Paint ‘n Sip

When: Saturday, March 23 at 6 pm

Where: Twisted Moon Studios 

Contact: 678.661.0126 or twistedmoonstudios00@gmail.com

Hop into the spirit of Easter with our delightful Easter Memories Paint ‘n’ Sip Workshop at Twisted Moon Studios. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, our workshop is designed to cater to all skill levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the experience.

March | Piccadilly Garden Fair

 

When: Selected Dates in March

March 8-9th, March 15-16, March 23-24 & March 29-30

Where:  Piccadilly Farm and Nursery, 1971 Whippoorwill Road, Bishop, GA 30621

Website: click here

Join them for their spring Garden Fair! Plants sale and garden tours available. Check website for details.

March | Youth Art Month at OCAF

When: March 1-31

Where: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation

The Month of March is Youth Art Month at Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. See the creative and fun pieces from students from schools throughout the Oconee County School System.

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