Calendar of Events

Make a trip to Greensboro, Ga. for one of our signature events at Lake Oconee. Every month there are things to do at Lake Oconee for you and your family, a date night, or a fun time with friends. Children will enjoy our many events at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, and summer events at Lake Oconee help to beat the heat. Georgia’s Lake country is located only an hour from Atlanta, and is convenient for most of middle Georgia. Get out of town and drive on down to Greensboro, Georgia for a weekend to enjoy one of our concerts, tasting events or car shows. Be sure to catch our favorite Christmas treat, the December promenade.

Check back soon for more events in store!

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On-Going Events

Linger Longer Express
The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation
All aboard The Linger Longer Express! Explore the grounds of The Ritz-Carlton Lodge with a ten minute tour of the property in our very own Linger Longer Express train which departs from the front drive daily. Reservations are recommended.
Monday - Thursday, 3 p.m-5 p.m. by appointment only
Friday, 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday , 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 3 p.m.-5 p.m. by appointment only
For appointments, please contact our Recreation Department at 706-467-7113.

Events for March 2012

Run For Your Lives
Durhamtown Plantation
March 3rd
Run for Your Lives, will take participants through a series of obstacles over a 5K course, all while being chased by zombies. Racers, wearing a flag football-like belt with three flags, must make strategic choices to find the quickest route to the finish line with at least one flag to complete the race as a survivor. Survivors and newly-created “zombies” – those who finish without flags – will be able to celebrate following the event at the Apocalypse Party, which will feature live, local entertainment, music, vendors, food, beverages, and of course, zombies. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will be onsite to educate the public about preparedness in case of emergency or zombie invasion. For tips on how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse in advance of the race, visit the CDC’s website. For more information regarding the event including how to sign up, please visit www.runforyourlives.com.

Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival
The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation
March 23rd and March 24th
Georgia's Lake Country welcomes back the third annual Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival to The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation. On Friday, March 23rd, the festival will feature a Vintner Dinner in the Linger Longer Ballroom. On Saturday, March 24th, be sure to purchase your tickets early to enter the main event- the food and wine festival! You can enjoy tastings from places such as Gaby's by the Lake and Georgia's Bistro. For more information, please visit www.oconeefoodandwine.com.

Events for April 2012

Southland Jubilee
Downtown Greensboro
April 21st, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Springtime in Greensboro welcomes the town's heritage arts festival, Southland Jubilee from 9am-5pm, Saturday, April 21st. The 14th annual event features a juried arts and crafts marketplace, live entertainment, heritage demonstrations, food, children's activities, antique tractors, and of course a classic car show-- all in the streets of Downtown Greensboro!

Ivan Parker and Bill Gaither in a Southern Gospel Concert
Festival Hall
April 27th, 7:00 p.m.
Festival Hall is proud to present one of America’s most exciting Gospel artists. This Bill and Gloria Gaither favorite is a veteran in the Gospel industry, winning Favorite Male Vocalist nine times and is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame! Come enjoy his vast array of musical styles; from old time favorites, inspirational classics, and progressive Southern Gospel styles of today. Don’t miss this exciting evening with Ivan Parker. The show will open with Dallas-area gospel singer, Wayne Reed. Be sure to call to purchase your ticket today at 706-453-0905.

Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder
Downtown Greensboro
April 28th, 7:00 p.m.
The Oconee Performing Arts Society is pleased to announce that Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder will be in Downtown Greensboro this April. Word has it that this event cannot be missed. The fourteen-time Grammy Award winner will be performing bluegrass music in our beautiful historic downtown area. Be sure to purchase your tickets today! Cabaret seats are $75, and lawn seats are $25. Tickets can be purchased from OPAS. For more information, please call 706-467-6000 or visit www.OPAS.org.

Events for June 2012

Kinchafoonee Cowboys
Lake Oconee Village
June 9th, 7:00 p.m.
The Oconee Performing Arts Society is pleased to announce that the Kinchafoonee Cowboys will be performing on June 9th at Lake Oconee Village as part of the OPAS Summer Series. The group will be performing under the Miller-Brown/OPAS Orchestra Shell! The Kinchafoonee Cowboys are well-known in Athens for holding some impressive records at the Georgia Theatre for most shows played as well as most sold-out shows! Cabaret seats are $25, and lawn seats are $12. Tickets can be purchased from OPAS. For more information, please call 706-467-6000 or visit www.OPAS.org.

Mark Preston
Festival Hall
June 29th, 7:00 p.m.
Variety Magazine has dubbed Mark Preston, “One of the Finest Entertainers in show business”. This veteran of the Las Vegas and Atlantic City cabaret scene has travelled as lead vocalist with the world-famous “Lettermen,” and was inducted into the “Vocal-Group Hall of Fame.” Recently, Mark was submitted for three Grammy nominations for his most recent CD, “New Directions”. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of music! Please be sure to join us in historic Downtown Greensboro for this great performance! For tickets and additional information, please contact Festival Hall at 706-453-0905.

Events for July 2012

The Original & Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
Lake Oconee Village
July 6th, 7:00 p.m.
The Oconee Performing Arts Society is pleased to announce the return of A1A to Lake Oconee! The OPAS Summer Series will sell quickly, so be sure to pick up your tickets soon. A1A is known as the original and official tribute band of Jimmy Buffett. Cabaret seats are $25, and lawn seats are $12. Tickets can be purchased from OPAS. For more information, please call 706-467-6000 or visit www.OPAS.org.

Ivan Pecel
Festival Hall
July 21st, 7:00 p.m.
Some entertainers defy any classification. That is certainly the case with talented and hilarious, Ivan Pecel. Leave every notion of what you “thought” a juggler was at the door. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Ivan brings the term “High Energy” to an entirely different level by delivering an unforgettable show unlike anything you have seen before. As funny as a stand-up comic, and as skilled as a Chinese acrobat, Ivan is the new generation of performers and is one of the best at what he does. This is why he is a favorite among corporations, colleges, trade shows, comedy clubs, cruise ships, and on the Las Vegas Strip.

Whether Ivan is blindly kicking a flaming torch over his head, juggling ping pong balls using only his mouth, or having you laughing so hard that you should have worn adult diapers to his performance, his show is sure to delight any size audience, no matter the venue. Ivan’s show is guaranteed to change your mind about juggling. His comedy will have you rolling and his skills will have you amazed. If you didn’t love this art form before his show, you will after! To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact Festival Hall at 706-453-0905.

Events for August

4th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
Lake Oconee Village
August 11th, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
It's back again! The Oconee Performing Arts Society is pleased to announce the Cardboard Boat Regatta will return as part of the OPAS Summer Series. More information to come soon!