Every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of this Event Calendar; however we encourage you to confirm times and dates, by using the provided phone numbers.
Fun attractions in Hart County
Hart County Botanical Garden Enjoy six acres of land located by the Recreation Department's new athletic fields and walking trails off the Elberton Highway. (Near Hart EMC) The Northeast Georgia Master Gardeners will be responsible for the planting, maintenance, and identification of the plants in the garden. The Botanical Gardens presently are open from dawn to dusk, free for the enjoyment of the residents of Hart County and surrounding areas.
Hart County Community Theater at 83 Depot Street - Call (706) 376-5599 for production information and dates.
Hart County Historical Museum & Chamber of Commerce. The Teasley-Holland house is a one-story frame Victorian style structure built in 1881. The museum is a source of county historical information. The Teasley-Holland House is also the home to the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. Located at 31 E. Howell Street & open 8:30 am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Call (706) 376-8590 for more information. *(See Map of Downtown Hartwell)
Bluegrass Express - Enjoy bluegrass music every Saturday night in a former cotton warehouse at historic 57 Depot Street in downtown Hartwell. A house band joins nationally known performers, providing music for clogging or just listening for the whole family. The performance starts at 7:00 p.m. and includes authentic bluegrass and gospel music. Adults $6 - Children Free. Call (706) 376-3551 for more information.
The Arts Center - Enjoy the best of regional and national fine arts and fine crafts in a renovated historic building on the square in 338 East Howell Street. Call (706) 377-2040 for more information.
The Hartwell Farmer's Market - Seasons starts April 28th.
Open every Saturday - April thru October, from 7:00am – Noon at the City Hall Parking Lot on the corner of S. Carter and Howell St. FYI -- All produce is locally grown in Hart County or a county that surrounds Hart. MORE GROWERS ARE NEEDED! Cost to sell is $7 for the whole season or $1 per time selling. For more information, contact Chairman Ron Davis at (706) 436-0332.
Cateechee Golf Club - Located close to Hartwell Lake this 18 hole Semi-private course is an Audubon Signature Course. Located at 140 Cateechee Trail in Hartwell.
Center of the World Monument - One reminder of the Cherokee Indians is an area designated the Center of the World. The site was a Native American assembly ground where they met for various councils and with traders from Augusta and other southern locations. The Native Americans bartered hides, furs and blankets with the traders. The monument is located near the Fabritex facility and marked by a historical marker on U.S. 29 about three miles south of Hartwell.
Hart State Park - Swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing at Lake Hartwell are prime reasons to visit Hart State Park in Northeast Georgia. Large mouth bass, hybrid bass, striper, black crappie, bream, rainbow trout and wall-eyed pike can be found in the sparkling waters of this 55,590-acre reservoir. The parks boat ramps and docks offer easy access to all water sports. A swimming beach and numerous picnic tables are also provided. Cottages and most campsites are located on the scenic lake shore. Located at 330 Hart State Park Road in Hartwell.
Hartwell Golf Club - An 18 hole semi-private golf course. Located at 755 Golf Course Road in Hartwell.
Hartwell Marina - View Lake Hartwell from the Marina and see all the beautiful boats. A Ship's store is available. Located at 149 Hartwell Marina Road in Hartwell.
Lake Hartwell Dam - The Dam has a panoramic view of Lake Hartwell and the Savannah River from the top. Walking along the dam is a favorite local activity for exercise! Convenient parking available at the Big Oaks Recreation Park on Hwy 29, just 5 miles south of Hartwell.
Lake Hartwell - One of the Southeast's largest and most popular lakes. 56,000 acres with a 962 mile shoreline. Camping, fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking. Visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Information Center. In 2005, the lake had 10 million visitors! Lake Hartwell is the #1 most visited Corps managed lake in the whole USA. Lake Hartwell is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Seneca Rivers. The lake is created by Hartwell Dam.
See map of Lake Hartwell.
September 11, 2010 - Kiwanis Golden K Fishing Tournament on Lake Hartwell, co-sponsored by Home Depot and Hart County Golden Kiwanis. Proceeds used to purchase materials for building ramps for the handicapped. Event to be held at the Mega Ramp at the end of Vanna Waller Road off Old 29 Hwy. in Hartwell Georgia Registration - $125 per boat. For more info and registration form contact Steve Cox at (706)377-4815 or email gkfishing@hartcogk.com.
September 18-19, 2010 - NUNSENSE - a play by Savannah River Productions. This event will be held at the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center, at the Hart County High School. Shows on September 18 at 7:30pm and September 19 at 3:00pm. Email savannahriverproductions@yahoo.com for more information or call (706) 376-7397.
September 25, 2010 - ARTS in hARTwell Festival of Heritage and Fine Arts. The 13th annual ARTS in hARTwell Festival of Heritage and Fine Arts in historic downtown Hartwell Georgia. The event starts at 10 a.m. and continues until to 4 p.m. with an assortment of activities, including juried fine art, heritage crafts , entertainment and a children's creativity booth, and demonstrations. Admission is free to the festival. The ARTS in hARTwell Festival focuses on the heritage crafts of yesteryear, as well as contemporary fine crafts and fine arts. Artists compete for prize awards and demonstrate their skills creating contemporary or heirloom pieces. The Arts in hARTwell Festival is sponsored by the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority. Call Michael Crump at (706) 376-0188 for more information.September 26, 2010 - American Bass Anglers Fishing Tournament at the Gum Branch Recreation and Tournament Facility on Old Hwy 29 in Hartwell. This is a part of the ABA Division 25 Schedule. Contact Tournament Director, Toby Hicks at (404) 392-0034 or Assistant Director, Kim Hulsey at (706)767-3716 for more information. October 8, 2010 – Pilot Club’s Annual Turkey & Dressing Supper at the Hart County Hospital . You will be able to come in and eat or use a drive thru. The Pilot Club will start serving at 5 pm and end at 7 pm. You can call Kathy Neal at (706) 491-0833 for tickets. October 9, 2010 - Buddy Walk - Taylor and Friends, Inc. will have their 5th Hart County Annual Buddy Walk from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hart County Recreational Department, 200 Clay St. Registration is $10 for adults and $5 for youth. This fee includes your Buddy Walk T-shirt and access to all the day's events. For more information, call Ayoca Freeman, Buddy Walk coordinator, at 706-377-2192 or 706-436-2374.
October 13-15, 2010 - 4-H Plant & Tree Sale at Hart County Extension Office located at 200 Arthur Street in Hartwell. Call the Hart County Extension Office at (706) 376-3134 for more information and times.October 16, 2010 - Ty Cobb Healthcare 5K Race and Healthfair. For any questions about the Healthfair or to pre-register for the event call: Charlie Hall at 706-356-5514 or email at Charlie.hall@tycobbhealthcare.comOctober 21, 22, 23 & 28, 29, 30, 2010 - Annual Haunted House & Woods Walk. Call (706) 377-4141 for more information. Tickets will be sold from sundown - ticket taking will stop at 10:30pm nightly, however those in line at 10:30 will get to complete the tour. The Haunted House & Woods Walk is located at the corner of Memorial Road and Highway 29 (Royston Road), one mile South of Hartwell, across from Nancy Hart Memorial Cemetery. Cost is $5 per person. Guided tour includes the haunted woods, the old barn, the smokehouse, and finally the old farmhouse complete with witch's kitchen, execution room, autopsy room, and viewing' room. Food and drinks will be available. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED Ticket takers, food sellers, guides, scary people are needed to help. We promise a night of fun and the reward of knowing you are helping a good cause. Proceeds go to Heart Haven, shelter for victims of Domestic Violence serving Hart, Franklin, and Elbert Counties. To volunteer call Carol Brown at 706-283-8833, 706-376-2180, or 706-436-4088. October, 2010 - YOU'VE GOT HATE MAIL, a play at the Arts Center. This is a comedy directed by Ray Stowers. For more information contact Ray Stowers 706-436-4396
October 29, 2010 - The Mayor's Monster Mash! Trick or Treaters are invited to visit around the Courthouse Square & on Depot St. Visit participating downtown merchants for treats from 4:30 until 6:00PM on Friday!November 2, 2010 - Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser at the Arts Center from 5-7pm. All you can eat for $5.00! Dinner is open to everyone. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Eat in or take out. Dinner includes spaghetti with sauce and meatballs, drink and garlic bread. Desserts are extra. The Arts Center is located at 338 E. Howell Street in Hartwell. For more info, contact Bob Smithson at 706-376-4739 or 419-234-7079. November 6-7, 2010 - SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS - a play by Savannah River Productions. This event will be held at the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center, at the Hart County High School. Shows on November 6 at 7:30pm and November 7 at 3:00pm. Email savannahriverproductions@yahoo.com for more information or call (706) 376-7397.
November 6, 2010 - Depot Day in Hartwell will be held from 10a.m.-3 p.m. on Historic Depot Street. There will be entertainment throughout the day as well as activities for children, crafts, baked goods and great food. The club is now seeking vendors for the event. Booth fees: $30 (non-profit organization) or $35 (professional vendor). Limited electrical hook-up available & the booth fee is non-refundable. For a registration form or for additional information, call Kathy Neal at (706) 491-0833, or Brenda Spears at (706) 376-4286. Registration forms may are also available from any Hartwell Pilot member. Make checks payable to the Pilot Club of Hartwell, should be mailed to: Pilot Club of Hartwell, Inc., P.O. Box 1284, Hartwell, Georgia 30643.November, 2010 - Friends of Hart County Library Fall Book Sale will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Hart County Library - lower level. Take home a bagful of books for $6. (Members only preview sale 5-7 p.m.) You can become a member at the door and get first choice of books and take home a bag of books for only $5. Individual membership $10; family membership $20. November 14, 2010 - Seventh Annual 5K Run Over Violence. 5K starts at 2:30 PM & One mile starts at 2:00 PM. Registration and awards at McGee Heating and Air located at 93 Old Highway 29 - across from Ingles Grocery Store. Proceeds to benefit "Heart Haven" Battered Women's Shelter. Call (706) 377-4141 for time, cost and more information. Entry forms at Chamber Office.November 21, 2010 - Tellabration! Storytelling will be performed at the Hart County Community Theatre at 2:30PM. Admission is $5. Also, anyone who is interested in TELLING a story, call the Theatre at (706) 376-5599. The storytelling performances will be at the Theatre at 83 Depot Street in Downtown Hartwell. Call the HCCT Box Office for ticket information at (706) 376-5599 or email hcct@hartcom.net.November 23, 2010 - Home for the Holidays - Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling! Downtown businesses announce the annual Home for the Holidays Lighting of the Tree on the Courthouse Square on N. Forest Avenue from 6:30pm-8:00 pm. There will be a drawing for a $1000 shopping spree. There will be great entertainment, caroling, funnel cakes, train rides and -- and Santa is coming for pictures! For more information, contact Michael Crump at the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority at (706) 376-0188.December 4 & 5, 2010 - Hartwell Service League Tour of Homes. Tickets are $12 and will allow you to go either Saturday or Sunday or both days; times are 5-8pm on Saturday & 2-5pm on Sunday. The night time will allow our homes to be seen in dark with the magic of Christmas lights! Remember all the proceeds go to fund a hardback book for every elementary child in Hart County! Tickets can be purchased at Bailes Cobb, or from any Service League Member. Tickets are also for sale at the Hart County Chamber Office.December 4, 2010 - American Bass Anglers Fishing Tournament at the Gum Branch Recreation and Tournament Facility on Old Hwy 29 in Hartwell. This is a part of the ABA Division 25 Schedule. Contact Tournament Director, Toby Hicks at (404) 392-0034 or Assistant Director, Kim Hulsey at (706)767-3716 for more information. December 10, 2010 - Christmas Parade of Lights! There is a cash prize for the top float! The Friday evening parade starts at 6:30PM and goes along Franklin Street & ends at the High School. Each parade entry is $10. Everyone invited to be in the parade - just register ahead of time at the Hart Chamber Office. This event is sponsored by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce and you can call (706) 376-8590 for more information.
December 23, 2010 - The Night Before the Night Before. The annual FREE Christmas Special at 7PM at the Hart County Community Theatre. A Community Sing-a-long and Santa Claus is scheduled to visit. Bring the Family! Call the HCCT Box Office for more information at (706) 376-5599 or email hcct@hartcom.net.
