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12/11/2024

The Welcome Center will be closed Wednesday Dec. 11th. We will reopen Thursday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m.

We are sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

12/10/2024

Save the date * Light the Lights with the Town of Bishop

📅When: This Friday, Dec. 13th
⏰Time: 6 - 8 pm
🌍Where: Bishop Town Hall, 5000 Macon Hwy.
💰Cost: Free

Join them for small-town joy at their annual Light the Lights party. There will be cookies, cocoa, crafts, sing-a-longs, and a special visit from Santa himself.🎅🎅

☎️ Contact the Town of Bishop for any questions or additional information.

12/08/2024

Today's the day! 🥳🥳🎄

Join Downtown Watkinsville today, Sunday, December 8th as they celebrate
“All American Christmas”

Festivities included
🎄Christmas at the Eagle Tavern Museum
1 pm

🎅Main Street parade with Santa at 4:00pm

🎄Watkinsville Tree Lighting & photos with Santa at 6:00pm 📷

📌Please note Main Street closes at 2 pm today! Please check City of Watkinsville for parade route and all road closures.

12/05/2024

*The secret to bringing in holiday cheer? *

Why a picture with Santa of course! 📷🎅

Bring your list and your best smile this Sunday, Dec. 8th, for free photos with Santa following the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in downtown Watkinsville brought to you by yours truly, Visit Oconee!

See you in front of the Christmas Tree! 🌲

1:00 Holiday Open House at the Eagle Tavern Museum
4:00 Parade
6:00 Tree Lighting, Photos with Santa!

12/04/2024

🎵 He's making a list, He's checking it twice, He's gonna find out
Who's naughty or nice, Santa Claus is coming to town..... 🎵

The North Pole’s most famous resident is on tour &
here are a few spots where you can get a pic with the jolly ol’ fellow in Oconee County!

12/03/2024

Whether you’re checking off your gift list, enjoying a warm meal, or just soaking in the holiday spirit, there’s something for everyone at Wire Park this holiday season!

🎥This Friday, Dec. 6th! Movie in the park and a Meet and Greet with the Grinch! ⏰ Meet the Grinch starts at 5:30 pm & movie starts at 6:30 pm

🎄Christmas at Wire Park! Dec. 14 & 21 ⏰ 4-8pm
S'mores station, train rides, photo booth with Santa, & live music!

🛍️With retailers such as Birddawg Boutique, The Old Fashioned, & Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Watkinsville, you will surely find something for everyone on your list!

🍽️ Check out the great food options with LALO's Tacos & Cantina, Southern Prospect, and the food court, The Grid for various dining options.

🍺Time to kick back and relax at South Main Brewing! Here you will find trivia nights, Singo Bingo nights, live music, and of course the best local brews!

12/02/2024

🎅Pancakes, crafts, and Santa Claus!
Get free tickets for the City of Bogart Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14!

⏰9:00 am to 11:00 am
🌍 Where: Bogart Community Center
🎟️Tickets: Free!! but you must reserve your spot ..click here
https://buytickets.at/cityofbogart/1477815

11/27/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Visit Oconee 🦃

11/27/2024

Holiday Open House * Happy Valley Pottery, Inc this Friday, Saturday & Sunday!
Featuring glass blowing, pottery by Callaway Clay, and so much more!

📷: Callaway Clay

For more upcoming events visit our website at https://visitoconee.com/

11/26/2024

SAVE THE DATE • Join Downtown Watkinsville Sunday, December 8th as they celebrate
“All American Christmas”

Festivities included
🎄Christmas at the Eagle Tavern (1:30 - 3:30pm)

🎅Main Street parade with Santa at 4:00pm

🎄Watkinsville Tree Lighting & photos with Santa at 6:00pm 📷

For more information contact City of Watkinsville

11/25/2024

🎄Don’t forget! The City of Bogart Christmas Tree Lighting is tonight Monday, November 25th. 🎅✨

Bring the family out to enjoy treats, hot chocolate, live music, and more! Plus, Pannell Designs & Events on Main Street will be open during the event for some holiday shopping.

Come kick off the holiday season with friends and family!🎁🎶

11/22/2024

This week we had the pleasure of hosting OCES 4th graders for their fall field trip. The students were able to tour The William Daniell House and the Eagle Tavern Museum and experience what life was like in the early 1800s. Special thanks to and Oconee Joe for bringing the history to life!

For tour information, please contact The Oconee County Welcome Center.

11/21/2024

🎵 He's making a list, He's checking it twice, He's gonna find out
Who's naughty or nice, Santa Claus is coming to town..... 🎵
The North Pole’s most famous resident is on tour.

Here are a few spots in Oconee where you can get a pic with jolly ol’ fellow 🎄

🧑‍🎄Monday, November 25, 10:30- 12:00 noon: A Visit with the Clauses at the Bogart Library. They will have crafts, free books (while supplies last), and a visit with Santa!

🎄Monday, November 25th City of Bogart’s Christmas Tree Lighting. Come kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the tree and a visit with Santa! The fun starts at 6 pm

🎅Friday, Nov. 29 Deer Santa Stripling's General Stores Check out their page for more details and a special surprise the day after Thanksgiving!

🤶Saturday, Dec. 8th Breakfast with Santa benefit for ESP Enjoy a festive morning at ESP in Watkinsville with a pancake breakfast, Christmas songs, and photos with Santa! Tickets are available here https://secure.givelively.org/event/extra-special-people-inc-esp/breakfast-with-santa-event/breakfast-with-santa This event is brought to you by Athens Dental Associates.

🎄Sunday, December 8th The Annual Downtown Watkinsville Christmas Parade! The parade starts at 4 pm, and Tree Lighting begins at 6 pm with pics with Santa after.

🎅Monday, December 9th Franklin Grove Holiday Market The retailers at Franklin Grove such as Fox's Pizza Den of Oconee & Twisted Moon Studios are ready to get you in the holiday spirit with games, discounts, crafts, and photos with Santa and the Grinch!

🤶Dec. 13th Light the lights in Town of Bishop, GA! Hot cocoa, sing a longs and we hear a visit from the North Pole’s most famous residents!

🎄Saturday, Dec. 14 Breakfast with Santa! Meet the jolly old elf for breakfast at the City of Bogart Community Center. Fun starts at 9 am

🧑‍🎄Saturdays, Dec. 14th and 21st 4:00 to 8:00 pm Christmas at Wire Park! Photos with Santa, live music, Holiday train rides, s’mores station, and more!

🎅Saturday, Dec. 21, 10 am to 2 pm Meet and Greet with Santa at Outpost Oconee Get into the holiday cheer with hot chocolate, coffee, kids' crafts, and Santa!

11/18/2024

The Eagle Tavern Museum will open at 1 pm today Monday, November. 18th

The William Daniell House will be closed today, Monday Nov. 18 and will reopen Tuesday Nov. 19 at 1 pm.
This is to accommodate scheduled field trips with Oconee County Schools
Thank you for understanding!

11/11/2024

Veterans Day 🦅
Please note this has been moved inside due to weather

Oconee Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc.

The Oconee Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc. will host a Veterans Day program November 11, 2024 at the Oconee County Veterans Memorial located at Oconee Veterans Park. The program will begin at 11:00am.

Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Holt of the Georgia Army National Guard, 3rd Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and a local Oconee County resident, will serve as our guest speaker.

11/06/2024

😉Christmas, Santa, Camping, and Wine—we have it all right here in Oconee County, GA! Come relax and unwind with these upcoming great events!

🍷Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 7 Wine Tasting at Hadden Estate at DGD Farms at the Winery. 6:30-8:00 pm . For tickets and more information visit >>>> https://haddenestate.com/event/live-music-at-the-winery/

🪓Georgia Bushcraft LLC 2024 Fall Gathering! Join them on Friday, November 8 - Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Watkinsville, Georgia for a weekend of fun in the woods! Learn new skills, meet new people, pick up new gear from our vendor selection or just come and relax. Weekend and Day passes are available at >>> https://www.georgiabushcraft.com/pages/fall
🎅P.S. A little elf told us there will be a special guest!!!

🎄Saturday, Nov. 9th, 10 am to 6 pm Christmas Open House at Chambray Tea Join them for shopping, giveaways, and yummy treats!

10/30/2024

Let the trick or treating begin! 🎃🦇

🍫Tonight - Oct. 30th, join us at OVP Park for the annual Trick or Treat Trail brought to you by Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department from 4pm - 6pm!

🍬Thursday, Oct. 31 Trunk or Treat on Main Street City of Bogart. There are rumors of candy, candy, and more candy at this annual event! 5pm -7pm.

🍠Also, on Thursday, October 31, from 4pm to 6 pm, it's trick-or-treating on Main Street in Downtown Watkinsville. Come see us at the Eagle Tavern Museum and perhaps the ghost will say hello... 👻😃

Address

1070 Founders Boulevard
Athens, GA
30606

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 12pm

Telephone

(706) 769-5197

Website

http://www.visitoconee.com/

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We’re LIVE from the Back to School BBQ Bash in support of Bethel Haven!

Calling all backyard BBQ'ers and Bakers! The first ever BBQ competition and bake off is happening on 5/4/24 from 6-9pm! If you would like to compete, please sign up below! All proceeds of this event will given to Bethel Haven Inc. Sign up to compete here: https://bit.ly/3wOacVf The application deadline for competitors is 4/5/24! There will be live music, games, food, and lots of fun for the entire family!! We hope to see y'all there!

Located just outside of Watkinsville, New Creation Soda Works has become a household name not just in Oconee County, but throughout the United States. In this episode in the Made in Oconee series, we explore the inspiration and the passion that goes into creating these delicious beverages! New Creation Soda Works Chris Greer Studio & Gallery

In our eighth Made in Oconee Series, we are highlighting Twin Run Flower Farm. This flower farm is located right outside of Watkinsville off of Barnett Shoals Rd and is a hidden gem in Oconee. On Valentine's Day this week, the farm will be offering grab and go bouquets from 10am-6pm. Be sure to stop by and grab a bouquet for your valentine. 🌺💐 Chris Greer Studio & Gallery

In our seventh Made in Oconee series we are highlighting South Main Brewing, Oconee County's first ever brewery! The goal of South Main Brewing is not only to brew the best beer, but also live up to their moto of being "community fueled". Pull up a chair, grab a beer, and see how South Main connects with their community one glass at a time! Chris Greer Photography South Main Brewing

We are so excited about how our "Made in Oconee" Series is turning out! It has been so fun sharing how unique Oconee County is and how lucky we are to call it home. Thank you to Chris Greer Photography for these incredible videos! Stay tuned for our upcoming videos.

An art community that began in the 1970s has been home to famous artists for over 5 decades. In this latest installment of the Made in Oconee series, hear from Kathy Chappelle and Joe Callaway to learn why this tucked away farm is such an integral part of the Oconee art community. Chris Greer Photography Happy Valley Pottery, Inc Callaway Clay