Visit Oconee GA

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 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 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 20-June 1 | Southeaster Pastel Society Exhibit

When: April 20-June 1

Where: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF), 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA 30677

The Southeaster Pasetl Society presents “All About Pastels-a juried members exhibition.” In conjunction with the pastel exhibit will be “Perspective” A Journey into Mental Health” exhibit by artist Bobbi Johnson. See their website and social media for more information. https://ocaf.com/

April 20 | Open House Heritage Park

When: Saturday April 20 & Sunday April 21 10 am to 2 pm

Where: Heritage Park , 2543 Macon Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677

Keep Oconee Clean and Beautiful will be hosting an open house of the historic buildings at Heritage Park! Come out and walk through history at the Central School House, and the two cabins located on the property.

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 27 | Taste of Georgia

April 21 | Mushroom Foray

April 19-21 | Athens & Watkinsville Spring Ramble

April 20-June 1 | Southeaster Pastel Society Exhibit

April 20 | Open House Heritage Park

Apr 19-21| Georgia Bushcraft Spring Campout

April – May | Super Spring Saturdays

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