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Experience the best of Winder with our year-round festivals and events! From lively concerts to family-friendly celebrations, there's always something happening in our vibrant community. Stay updated and join the fun!
For event inquiries, please email our events team at WinderEvents@cityofwinder.com.

Kick-off Summer Concert: BTBTE
Kick off the summer with BTBTE, a Better Than Ezra tribute band. Food trucks and vendors. Bring your blankets, chairs, and friends. 6-9 p.m. Jug Tavern Park. 

 

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Jug Tavern Festival - May 30
Experience a day of community fun at the Jug Tavern Festival in downtown Winder. This family-friendly event will feature vendors, food trucks, and performances. Concert: Fly Betty Band at 4 p.m. Corey Smith at 7 p.m.

 

 

 

Movie Night in the Park – June 12
Watch Superman on the big screen in Jug Tavern Park from 6-9 p.m. We'll have food trucks, vendors, and plenty of room for the kids to play. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

 

Celebrate America
Celebrate America - July 4
To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, this event will have live music, food trucks, fireworks, and more - all happening on July 4th, 2026, right here in Winder.

 

 

 

 

Summer Concert - July 24
The Kinchafoonee Cowboys perform at Jug Tavern Park. We'll have food trucks and the event is from 6-9 p.m.
End of Summer Bash featuring Andrew Brothers Dueling Pianos: Aug. 7
The Andrew Brothers Dueling Pianos perform at Jug Tavern Park. We'll have food trucks and the event is from 6-9 p.m.
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Barrels & Brews - October 2
Barrels & Brews is Winder's premier craft beer festival, bringing together Georgia breweries, live music, food, and interactive entertainment in downtown Winder. Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast or simply looking for a fun night out with friends and family, Barrels & Brews offers a lively atmosphere and a taste of the best Georgia has to offer.
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Spooktacular - October 23
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Spooktacular in downtown Winder! Enjoy trick-or-treating through downtown, live stage entertainment at Jug Tavern Park, roaming characters, hayrides, costume contests, DJs, inflatables, and plenty of food trucks. Put on your best costume and celebrate a Halloween night packed with spooky fun for all ages.
Christmas Parade & Santa's Afterparty
Christmas Parade & Santa's Afterparty - December 12
Celebrate the season at the 77th Annual Winder Christmas Parade & Santa’s Afterparty in downtown Winder! Enjoy festive floats, local groups, and holiday characters as the parade brings classic Christmas charm through downtown. Afterward, head to Jug Tavern Park for photos with Santa, music, a Holiday Market, food trucks, and festive photo moments for the whole family.

 

 

Event Parking

Are you wondering where to park for City of Winder events? All event parking is free! Accessible parking is available in the Jug Tavern lot closest to the Winder Community Center, 113 East Athens Street. Click here to see our parking map.

Additional nearby public parking is available:

  • Behind the Cultural Arts Center, 105 East Athens Street
  • Behind Winder’s Customer Service Center, 45 East Athens Street
  • In the lot outside City Hall and the Police Department, 25 E. Midland Avenue
  • On Porter Street 
  • Behind Fire Station No. 1, 96 N Broad St, Winder,
  • Behind Smokin PO Boys BBQ, 36 W. Candler Street
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