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August 3 | BBQ Competition & Bake Off

When: August , 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!

Deadline for competitor applications is 7/12/24!

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

April 21 | Mushroom Foray

When: Sunday, April 21, , 2024 , 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Where: Harris Shoals Park, Watkinsville, GA 30677

Join Fungi Farm at Harris Shoals Park and learn about mushroom identification and harvesting. All necessary tools are provided. You must register online before attending. Children 12 and under attend free. To register Click here.

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 21 | Taste of Oconee

When: Sunday, April 21, , 2024 , 5:00-7:00pm

Where: Oconee County Middle School

We have over 20 local restaurants participating in Taste of Oconee this year! Join us on the OCMS football field on April 21st to sample foods from Winghouse, Oyishi, Chops and Hops, Los Lalos, Scoops, Mama Ning’s, Taqueria Tsunami, Jack’s Cheesecake, Texas Roadhouse, Rosie’s Hometown Meats, Rafferty’s, and sooooo many more!

Purchase tickets here for $15 each or at the door for $20!
https://www.ocmschorus.com/tasteofoconee#sponsor

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!

August 3 | BBQ Competition & Bake Off

April 21 | Mushroom Foray

April 19-21 | Athens & Watkinsville Spring Ramble

April 21 | Taste of Oconee

Apr 19-21| Georgia Bushcraft Spring Campout

April – May | Super Spring Saturdays

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