With the weather finally shifting from winter to spring, students search for ways to enjoy every nice day that they can get a hold of before it gets too hot and humid. With that, the end of the school year is approaching quickly, leaving students scrambling to find fun things to do with their friends before parting ways for the summer.
Luckily for Piedmont students, northeast Georgia has plenty of inexpensive activities for college students to enjoy in their remaining months on campus.
Events
Food Truck Friday
On Apr. 19 on the coast of Lake Lanier, the city of Gainesville is hosting a monthly food truck event from 5-9 p.m. with live music and beautiful sunsets!
3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, United States, Georgia 30506
The Sound of Music
Toccoa-Stephens Community Theatre presents The Sound of Music on Apr. 25, 27 and 28 at the Historic Ritz Theatre. The show begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are $12.
Memory Lane Classic Car Show
On Friday Apr. 26 and Saturday Apr. 27, the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds are hosting a classic car show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Food trucks, music and arts & crafts will be available. The event has a $10 admission fee.
Toast of Toccoa
On May 4 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., the city of Toccoa will feature more than 50 artisans as well as food, craft beer and wine tents in the downtown square. Admission is free, but tokens can be purchased for craft beer and regional wine purchases.
Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival
On Saturday May 11, the Georgia Mountains Fairgrounds are hosting a wine festival featuring over 30 wineries as well as live music all day and a variety of food vendors. Admission is $40 for patrons 21+ and $25 for patrons ages 16-20. Bringing cash is encouraged.
Concerts
Georgia Rodeo
HARDY, Yung Gravy, Ian Munsick and Gavin Adcock take the stage in Athens for $75 per person. There will also be a Nationally Sanctioned Rodeo during the concert.
Dustin Lynch: Killed The Cowboy Tour.
Anderson Music Hall hosts country music star Dustin Lynch at 7 p.m. on Apr. 20 for $45 tickets either on the lawn or in the pit!
38 Special
Classic rock band, famous for their hits “Hold on Loosely” and “Caught Up in You” will be performing at the Anderson Music Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets are $47.
Ongoing Events
Rhododendron Festival
This botanical garden festival at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds will be open Apr. 12 through May 12 and has free admission. Monday through Saturday the festival is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays the festival is open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
On May 4, the festival is hosting a 5k at 8 a.m., costing $35 prior to April 4, and $40 after.
Athens Haunted History Ghost Tours
On Wednesdays through Sundays, head to https://athenshauntedhistory.com/ to book a spooky adventure in the Classic City. Reservations are required, and it costs $20 per person.
With so many options, students are bound to find something interesting to attend in northeast Georgia this spring!
