Event Centers

The Brenau Downtown Center is an event facility operated by Brenau University. Featuring nearly 4,500 square feet of meeting/ballroom space and an executive boardroom, the Downtown Center provides a comfortable, cost-effective venue for a wide variety of social and business events. A 300-seat performing arts theatre completes the facility with an elegant setting for plays, pageants and dance performances.

The Brenau Downtown Center is perched on the edge of Gainesville, Georgia’s bustling downtown square and is within walking distance of several fine hotels and restaurants.

Since its opening, the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds has served as the premier event venue for the North Georgia Mountain region. It serves as host to countless events throughout the year, including art festivals; world-class bluegrass concerts; country, gospel and rock ‘n’ roll performances; visiting conventions; dance shows; and heritage festivals. The two largest each year are the Georgia Mountain Fair in July and Georgia Mountain Fall Festival in October.

The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds is located along the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge in the mountain community of Hiawassee; it’s only two hours from Atlanta, Greenville, Asheville and Chattanooga. Scattered throughout the fairgrounds are 189 camping and RV sites that offer modern conveniences such as water, electricity, telephone and cable service. Amenities include two playgrounds, a boat ramp, two tennis courts, paved playing courts, shaded picnic tables and the Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens.

Experience the true sights, sounds, and flavors of the North Georgia Mountains at the Historic Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant (c.1922), and Forest Lodge Wedding and Retreat Center. You’ll find a place for romance, a wedding venue or corporate retreat, relaxation, adventure, and an opportunity to experience what really matters with your loved ones, family, friends and colleagues.

We’re a nature inspired boutique hotel rooted in a love for our environment. Across the street from the hotel is Lake Rabun, a most beautiful lake that offers boating, fishing, swimming opportunities. There’s a lot to do around this part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether it’s mountain adventures, vineyard or distillery tours, or a quiet peaceful time with wonderful Farm to Table food and relaxing Spa services, you’ve come to the right place.  Do as much or as little as you like. We’re at your service.

The Union County Community Center, located in the heart of Blairsville, Georgia, overlooks the beautiful Butternut Creek Golf Course. The UCCC, open to the public, is available for banquets, business meetings, conferences, weddings, reunions and receptions. The new facility is equipped with the latest technology, including internet access and audio visual presentation systems.

The UCCC is also home to the Butternut Creek Golf Course Pro Shop, The View Grill, Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center and the Union County Development Authority offices.

Whether you’re looking for an impressive venue to host a special occasion or planning a conference with 150 attendees, the UCCC is the perfect location.