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Hiawassee GA - The Rhododendron Festival

The Rhododendron Festival

April 11-May 10, 2026
Open 7 days a week!
Monday–Thursday: 11AM – 3PM
Friday-Sunday: 10AM - 4PM
Admission: $10 requested donation to help support Hamilton Gardens.
Kids 12 & under are FREE
Daily Special Features include:
Plant Sales 
Garden Tours 
Featured artwork for sale 
Wine Bar & Food Court: Savor local wines and delicious bites at our Wine Bar and Food Court, open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM – 4 PM.
Seminars and Classes on Sundays

Live Music: Kick back and enjoy live performances from talented musicians every Saturday and Sunday from 12 PM – 3 PM.

Spend a day in the most beautiful part of North Georgia - Hiawassee and the stunning Hamilton Gardens. This magical botanical garden is filled with native wildflowers like trilliums, shooting stars, and trout lilies, and more than 1,500 rhododendrons and native azaleas making it the largest collection in the Southeast! During peak bloom time we will be celebrating our beautiful native flowers with a Rhododendron Festival! The Festival is held in our Courtyard and it will be open 7 days a week for FREE!

April 18, 2026

Cost: $10 donation requested to tour the gardens.


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Location:

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
1311 Music Hall Road
 Hiawassee , GA 30546
USA

Venue Page Weather Google Map and Directions



Phone:706.896.4191
Website: Click to Visit
Contact: Hilda Thomason

Phone: 706-896-4191
Website: Click to Visit

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