What to do at Lake Oconee | September Events in Georgia’s Lake Country

September 8 | 2nd Annual Oconee Regional Humane Society Benefit| Oconee Brewing Co, Greensboro, GA

6 – 10:00 pm

Ripe Thing Market Presents the 2nd Annual Oconee Regional Humane Society Benefit at the Oconee Brewing Company. Food and drinks will be available for purchase and there will be live music by 306 South Main, from 7pm to 10pm. Admission is $20 or one of the following items: Quality Dog Food or Cat Food. Proceeds will benefit the animals that we serve through ORHS. www.orhspets.org

 

September 13 | Kombucha: A How-to and Make & Take | Farmview Market, Madison, GA

5 – 7:00 pm

Join Shannon Palmquist for a fun evening learning about this delicious probiotic drink that has everyone talking! She will provide lots of background information, all the how-to guidance you need, and a starter kit (including scoby) for making your very own, all-natural kombucha. Please Note: Class includes detailed lesson on kombucha making, step-by-step instructions, and a complete starter kit for making kombucha at home.

$25 registration + $8 for supplies (to be paid to the teacher in exact change or check on the day of class) Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited. Early registration is recommended.  Class held at Farmview Market Conference Room Get tickets here

 

September 14 | Tailgate for Tykes | Oconee Brewing Co, Greensboro, GA

5:30 – 10:00 pm

Join Circle Ranch as we kick off football season with an evening tailgate party at Oconee Brewing Company. Wear your favorite team apparel and enjoy dinner catered by Lake Country Catering and live music by Ronnie Pittman Duo. Corn hole tournament, live auction and more. A portion of all beer sales will be donated to Circle Ranch. Doors Open at 5:30, Appetizers 5:30 – 6:00. Tickets available are on sale now here

September 15 | Rock N Roll Cruise In | Downtown Greensboro, GA

4 – 8:00 pm

Rock N Roll Cruise In features over 100 classic cars in Downtown. Dance the night away to the sounds of Good Vibrations Band too!

 

September 17 | Lunch at the Varsity | The Hut, 400 W. Marion St, Eatonton, GA

11:00 am – 1:30 pm

$13.50 TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE! They are available on Eventbrite until 9/13 at tickets here

Sponsored by The Ethen Richardson Foundation. Join us for lunch from the Varsity Food Truck. Dine in or carry-out! Tickets available online or at The Peoples Bank and Farmers & Merchants Bank. Must be purchased in advance! Ticket includes: 2 entrees, 1 side, drink & dessert Entrees: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Chiliburger, Naked dog and Chili Dog
Sides: French Fries or Onion Rings.  September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
100% of proceeds go directly to kids fighting big battles!

 

September 20| Overbooked Book Club | Putnam County Library, 309 N. Madison Ave, Eatonton, GA

2 – 3:00 pm

We are starting a NEW book club at the library. The book for this month is called “The Second Mrs. Hockaday” by Susan Rivers. We have copies at the front desk for checkout. Pick up a copy today!

 

September 21| Piano Men – A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel | The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave, Eatonton, GA

7:30 –9:30 pm

Piano Men treats you to all of the excitement that only Billy Joel and Elton John together in concert can create. All of their hits come alive when performed by Broadway veterans Craig A Meyer and Donnie Kehr. ​Tickets On Sale at www.opas.tix.com

 

September 22| Saturday @ the Rock: Into the Hive Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton, GA

9:30 –11:30 pm

Cost $3 – Recommended Age: 16 and Under

Have you ever wondered what bees do in their free time? Or just how honey is actually made? Come join our Into the Hive program on Saturday, September 22nd and learn the basics of bee biology, pollination, and life cycles. Taste some of our Rock Eagle honey, take home your very own beeswax lip-balm, and enjoy crafts and activities for the whole family! If you’d like to get up close and personal with our hives, be sure to wear long pants and close-toed shoes. For more details, call 706-484-2871.

 

September 13 | Kombucha: A How-to and Make & Take | Farmview Market, Madison, GA

5 – 7:00 pm

Gather a few friends for a girls’ night, or bring your sister or daughter or neighbor. But don’t miss this opportunity to learn about healthy beauty products and dive into the DIY world with your very own lip balm!

Aesthetician, farmer, and natural-living enthusiast Shannon Palmquist promises an educational evening that will change the way you choose your beauty products and will help you learn how to make a natural lip balm that you will love!

Please Note: Class includes lesson on natural products and skin butters and how to develop your own recipes for your own healthy beauty products; class concludes with a make & take for an all natural lip balm, including the formulation and a supplier list.

$15 registration + $6 for supplies (to be paid to the teacher in exact change or check on the day of class) Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited. Early registration is recommended.  Class held at Farmview Market Conference Room

Suitable for ages 16 and up. Get tickets on Eventbrite here: click here