As we finally say goodbye to winter and spring weather rolls in, the calendar of events in the Lake Rabun area starts to bloom. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the lake is sparkling—it’s the perfect time to get involved with the community!
From hikes in the state parks to brand new annual events, here are a few of the local highlights happening this season. Be sure to pencil your favorites into your calendar.
Tallulah Gorge Hikes
The folks at Explore Rabun and the state park love bringing out the community to share in the beauty of the area. Throughout the spring months, they’ll be hosting a variety of special hiking events over at Tallulah Gorge State Park, and they’ll be open to the public. In the next few weeks, you can look forward to a full moon suspension bridge hike and a whitewater-watching hike.
Although you’ll need to buy tickets for the hikes since space is limited, you won’t want to miss out on the experience. Be sure to bring water and a camera along!
Date: March 20th, April 6th
Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park
Wine Highway Week
Sponsored by the Winegrowers Association of Georgia, this year’s annual Wine Highway Week will kick off at the end of the month. The event is all about featuring and enjoying wines from Northeast Georgia, so attendees can get their fill of national and international award-winning local and regional wines.
The entry fee is $50 per person, and it includes access to all of the participating wineries, as well as a collectors’ glass and wine passport. In addition to the wine, many locations will also be offering food and live entertainment!
Date: March 23rd – March 31st
Location: Participating wineries
Tiger Drive-In Opening Day
A staple in the Lake Rabun community, the Tiger Drive-In is one of the few drive-in movie theaters in the country that’s still in operation. This spring, it’ll be kicking off its 2019 season with a showing of the new superhero movie Shazam!
But it doesn’t stop at movies—the drive-in will also be opening their very own AirBnB rentals, the “Flamingle” and “Disco Daze.” Each vintage camper is themed after its name and includes two movie tickets, making it a pretty good deal for a staycation.
Date: April 5th, 6PM
Location: Tiger Drive-In
The First Annual Georgia Bigfoot Conference & North Georgia Comicon
A brand new event in the local community calendar, the joint Bigfoot Conference and Comicon is one of the most unique events of the year. Did you know that the forests of Lake Rabun have long been home to reported Bigfoot sitings? Actually, North Carolina and Georgia are two of the hottest Bigfoot spots in the country! The conference will be bringing in famed Bigfoot trackers, research teams, and paranormal experts, as well as Comicon vendors, to talk all about the elusive figure.
Whether you’re a believer or not, the weekend-long conference will without a doubt be filled with interesting and surprising info. Find out if the truth is out there, and snag your ticket today!
Date: April 26th 28th
Location: Rabun County Civic Center
Celebrate Clayton: Rabun County’s Art Festival
Presented by the North Georgia Arts Guild, this year marks the 20th year of operation for Celebrate Clayton. Held in Downtown Clayton with the surroundings mountains acting as a breathtaking backdrop, the festival will be full of dozens of local art exhibits, kids’ activities, food and drink, and more.
In addition to all of the art and vendors, there will also be live music on the lawn of the historic Rock House. Browse the event website to learn who’s going to be there, what there is to do, and how you can get involved with supporting local art.
Date: April 27th – 28th
Location: Downtown Clayton
Find Your Home in Lake Rabun
The community around Lake Rabun is always buzzing with things to do, from annual art festivals to brand new Bigfoot conferences. When you find your waterfront home in Lake Rabun, you’ll never run out of new things to discover.
Are you ready to find your home in Lake Rabun or have a few more questions? Don’t hesitate to give your local expert, Steve Jackson, a call or email today!
