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Festivals & Events
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.
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Christmas Parade & Santa's After Party - December 13
Step right up for Winder’s Three Ring Christmas at the 76th Annual Winder Christmas Parade & Santa’s After Party! Watch as festive floats make their way through downtown Winder and then head over to Santa’s After Party at Jug Tavern Park for free photos with Santa, live music, local vendors, food trucks, and festive photo opportunities.
Step right up for Winder’s Three Ring Christmas at the 76th Annual Winder Christmas Parade & Santa’s After Party! Watch as festive floats make their way through downtown Winder and then head over to Santa’s After Party at Jug Tavern Park for free photos with Santa, live music, local vendors, food trucks, and festive photo opportunities.
Celebrate America - July 4
Celebrate Winder 2026 is canceled…And is being replaced with an even bigger event to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Think brand new parade, carnival rides, live music, food trucks, fireworks, and more - all happening on July 4th, 2026, right here in Winder. More details to be released soon!
Celebrate Winder 2026 is canceled…And is being replaced with an even bigger event to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! Think brand new parade, carnival rides, live music, food trucks, fireworks, and more - all happening on July 4th, 2026, right here in Winder. More details to be released soon!
PAST EVENTS
Winder Tree Lighting - November 20
Kick off the holiday season with the Winder Tree Lighting at Jug Tavern Park! Gather with family and friends to watch the tree light up at 6:30 p.m., then enjoy photos with Santa, hot cocoa, and s’more roasting by the fire pits. Celebrate the magic of the season with a cozy night in the park!
Kick off the holiday season with the Winder Tree Lighting at Jug Tavern Park! Gather with family and friends to watch the tree light up at 6:30 p.m., then enjoy photos with Santa, hot cocoa, and s’more roasting by the fire pits. Celebrate the magic of the season with a cozy night in the park!
Jug Tavern Festival - November 8
Jug Tavern Festival returns for a full day of fun, music, and community! Enjoy live music on the main stage, explore a variety of classic, exotic, and muscle cars at the annual car show, and get up close with city vehicles at Touch-a-Truck. Take in the sights from above with hot air balloon rides or enjoy the excitement of the carnival rides.
Jug Tavern Festival returns for a full day of fun, music, and community! Enjoy live music on the main stage, explore a variety of classic, exotic, and muscle cars at the annual car show, and get up close with city vehicles at Touch-a-Truck. Take in the sights from above with hot air balloon rides or enjoy the excitement of the carnival rides.
Spooktacular - October 24
Step right up for Spooktacular: Winder’s Three Ring Circus in downtown Winder! Enjoy trick-or-treating through the streets, a live stage show, roaming circus performers, hayrides, costume contests, DJs, photo ops, and a variety of food trucks.
Step right up for Spooktacular: Winder’s Three Ring Circus in downtown Winder! Enjoy trick-or-treating through the streets, a live stage show, roaming circus performers, hayrides, costume contests, DJs, photo ops, and a variety of food trucks.
TGIFF: Barrels & Brews - October 3
Raise a glass to the final TGIFF of the season at Barrels & Brews in Jug Tavern Park! Enjoy an evening of craft beer as the Top Job Beverage Beer Garden pours brews from 10 of Georgia’s best breweries, including seasonal Oktoberfest favorites.
Raise a glass to the final TGIFF of the season at Barrels & Brews in Jug Tavern Park! Enjoy an evening of craft beer as the Top Job Beverage Beer Garden pours brews from 10 of Georgia’s best breweries, including seasonal Oktoberfest favorites.
Live at the Plaza - Every Friday Through September
Spend your Friday nights in the heart of downtown Winder with Live at the Plaza! Enjoy live music at Jackson Plaza while you grab dinner, sip a drink, and explore local businesses. Happening every Friday night, except when other events are happening at Jug Tavern Park.
Spend your Friday nights in the heart of downtown Winder with Live at the Plaza! Enjoy live music at Jackson Plaza while you grab dinner, sip a drink, and explore local businesses. Happening every Friday night, except when other events are happening at Jug Tavern Park.
CANCELED—TGIFF: Pep Rally - September 5
Get ready to cheer on the new school year at TGIFF: Pep Rally in downtown Winder! Enjoy performances by local schools, a DJ, inflatable games, a rock wall, and delicious food trucks. This free event is the perfect way to bring the community together and celebrate school spirit with friends and family.
Get ready to cheer on the new school year at TGIFF: Pep Rally in downtown Winder! Enjoy performances by local schools, a DJ, inflatable games, a rock wall, and delicious food trucks. This free event is the perfect way to bring the community together and celebrate school spirit with friends and family.
TGIFF: Bark in the Park - August 1
Paws up, Winder! The City of Winder invites you to join us for a fur-tastic evening at TGIFF Presents Bark in the Park at Jug Tavern Park. This event is set to be a paw-some night out for both humans and their canine besties.
Paws up, Winder! The City of Winder invites you to join us for a fur-tastic evening at TGIFF Presents Bark in the Park at Jug Tavern Park. This event is set to be a paw-some night out for both humans and their canine besties.
TGIFF: Movie Night Featuring Wicked - June 6
“It’s time to try defying gravity!” Join us at Jackson Plaza for a magical Movie Night featuring Wicked (PG)! Bring your chairs and settle in for a free outdoor screening of the musical film, starting at 7 p.m.
“It’s time to try defying gravity!” Join us at Jackson Plaza for a magical Movie Night featuring Wicked (PG)! Bring your chairs and settle in for a free outdoor screening of the musical film, starting at 7 p.m.
Winder Arts Pop-Up - May 24
Wrap up Winder’s Art Month with a laid-back afternoon in the park! Join us at Jug Tavern Park for our Art Pop-Up—featuring music, art vendors, and hands-on, art-centered activities in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Wrap up Winder’s Art Month with a laid-back afternoon in the park! Join us at Jug Tavern Park for our Art Pop-Up—featuring music, art vendors, and hands-on, art-centered activities in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Winder Wander - May 16
Get ready to explore downtown Winder with Winder Wander, an interactive art scavenger hunt where you find it, you keep it—one piece per household! Follow the clues posted on the City of Winder’s Facebook page to uncover unique artwork hidden throughout downtown.
Get ready to explore downtown Winder with Winder Wander, an interactive art scavenger hunt where you find it, you keep it—one piece per household! Follow the clues posted on the City of Winder’s Facebook page to uncover unique artwork hidden throughout downtown.
Winder Fire Department's 11th Annual Give Burns the Boot Golf Tournament - May 15
The City of Winder Fire Department will host the 11th Annual Give Burns the Boot Golf Tournament on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Chimneys Golf Course. (Note: tournament is currently at capacity.)
The City of Winder Fire Department will host the 11th Annual Give Burns the Boot Golf Tournament on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Chimneys Golf Course. (Note: tournament is currently at capacity.)
Make and Create Workshop: Watercolor Painting - May 13
Join the Heirloom Sisters for a watercolor painting workshop on May 13 at 7 P.M. As part of Winder’s Art Month, this hands-on class is just $5 per person and all materials are included. Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to paint and create.
Join the Heirloom Sisters for a watercolor painting workshop on May 13 at 7 P.M. As part of Winder’s Art Month, this hands-on class is just $5 per person and all materials are included. Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to paint and create.
Make and Create Workshop: Pinata Making - May 15
Kids ages 5–12 are invited to join our Mini Piñata Workshop on May 15 during Winder’s Art Month! For just $3, they’ll get to make their own taco, watermelon slice, or pizza-shaped piñata. Choose from two class times—6 p.m. or 7 p.m.—and bring home a handmade creation!
Kids ages 5–12 are invited to join our Mini Piñata Workshop on May 15 during Winder’s Art Month! For just $3, they’ll get to make their own taco, watermelon slice, or pizza-shaped piñata. Choose from two class times—6 p.m. or 7 p.m.—and bring home a handmade creation!
TGIFF: Art at the Plaza—CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Kick off the TGIFF series with a celebration of creativity at Art at the Plaza! Enjoy an evening filled with live art experiences, including caricature artists, face painters, live music, and more.
Kick off the TGIFF series with a celebration of creativity at Art at the Plaza! Enjoy an evening filled with live art experiences, including caricature artists, face painters, live music, and more.
Winder Eggstravaganza
Hop on down to the City of Winder's second Egg-stravaganza event! This free community event features egg hunts (Age 0-3 & Ages 4-12), photos with the Easter Bunny, and more!.
Hop on down to the City of Winder's second Egg-stravaganza event! This free community event features egg hunts (Age 0-3 & Ages 4-12), photos with the Easter Bunny, and more!.
Dublin on Jackson - Canceled
Due to forecasted rain and high wind gusts, Dublin on Jackson has been canceled for the safety of our attendees, vendors, performers, and staff.
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