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The City of Winder is proud to announce the 2024 special event season anchored by our Thank Goodness It's First Friday (TGIFF) series that will take place in Downtown. For events inquiries, please email our events team at WinderEvents@cityofwinder.com.


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Winder's Tree Lighting
Winder's Tree Lighting
Kick off the holiday season in downtown Winder with a special tree lighting, including festive music and complimentary hot chocolate. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to this free community event celebrating the spirit of the season!
Christmas Parade 24
Annual Christmas Parade and Santa's After Party 
Join in the holiday cheer and festivities with the Annual Winder Christmas Parade and Santa's After Party. This year’s parade theme will be Candy Land!  

 




PAST EVENTS
Jug Tavern Festival 24
Jug Tavern Festival 2024

Jug Tavern Festival returns with a day packed full of excitement! Enjoy live music, including Run Katie Run and Andrews Brothers Dueling Pianos playing your favorite hits. Explore exotic, classic, and muscle cars at the annual car show, take a ride on our hot air balloons, or enjoy the carnival rides—there is truly something for everyone!

Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day Ceremony
Join us to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future this Monday, November 11 at 11:11am at Jug Tavern Park.
PeachState Cornhole 23
Peach State Cornhole 2024
2024 FALL league registration coming late summer
Come enjoy Jug Tavern Park every week!
Spooktacular 23
Spooktacular 2024
Get ready for a hair-raising, electrifying evening at this year’s Spooktacular: Winder’s Laboratory! Families are invited to step into our mad scientist’s lab for a night of spooky science, fun-filled activities, and Halloween thrills in downtown Winder.
Stargaze and Slumber 24
TGIFF Presents: Barrels & Brews
Fall is in the air, and Winder is gearing up to celebrate it in grand style! The Oktoberfest-themed event, welcomes Lovers of craft beers featuring 10 distinct breweries, and more!
Bark in the Park 23
TGIFF Presents: A Light in the Dark
In honor and sympathy of the victims of this week’s tragic event at Apalachee High School.
Pep Rally 23
TGIFF Presents: Pep Rally
Come cheer on the back-to-school season at TGIFF: Pep Rally on August 2 from 6-9pm in downtown Winder! Enjoy performances by the Winder-Barrow HS Band, Winder-Barrow HS Varsity Cheer, and the Apalachee HS Band. This free event will also feature a DJ, gaming truck, inflatable games, a rock wall, and food trucks.
Celebrate Winder 23
TGIFF Presents: Celebrate Winder
Happy 131st Birthday Winder! This event will have it all-once again. Celebrating our City’s past, present and future. Rock out with The Swingin’ Medallions concert and don’t forget to book your VIP seating to have the perfect view for fireworks, food trucks, and enjoy refreshments from on-site food trucks.

 

UNDER THE SEA
TGIFF Presents: Under the Sea - NEW LOCATION
Grab your blanket and lawn chairs for a Jackson Plaza debut of live-action Little Mermaid movie on the big screen. Grab dinner from one of the food trucks and say cheese when you see Ariel floating down the street during this summer kick off to the Thank Goodness it’s First Friday!

 

PeachState Cornhole 23
Peach State Cornhole 2024
2024 Summer leagues registration closes Tuesday, May 28th! June 6 - August 1st (8 weeks). Come enjoy Jug Tavern Park every week!

Give Burns the Boot Tournament 24
Winder Fire Department's 10th Annual Give Burns the Boot Golf Tournament
The City of Winder Fire Department will host the 10th Annual Give Burns the Boot Golf Tournament on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Chimneys Golf Course.
Jug Tavern Fiesta 24
TGIFF Presents: Jug Tavern Fiesta
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo two days early with Winder's second annual Jug Tavern Fiesta. Listen to Mariachi bands and of course enter to win the taco eating contest.
Art Month 24
APRIL IS ART MONTH in the City of Winder, look for announcements and pop-up events at the Plaza, art scavenger hunts in downtown and the presentation of a musical from the talented students at Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy each Friday in April.

Eggstravaganza
Winder Eggstravaganza 2024
What could be better than free photos with Mr. Easter Bunny himself? A gigantic egg hunt inside Jug Tavern Park of course! Food trucks will be on site to keep everyone hoppy!
Fairytale Friday 24
TGIFF Series Presents: Fairytale
Enjoy a romantic pre-Valentine’s Day weekend experience with horse-drawn carriage rides, Nicholas Sparks movie playing on the big screen at Jug Tavern, and don't be surprised if you see Cupid roaming around in Downtown Winder.
ICE SKATING
Winder Ice Skating
Join the ice skating fun starting December 15 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the end of the 2023 and finally at TGIFF: Winter Wonderland.

Winter Wonderland 24
Thank Goodness It’s First Friday Series Presents: Winter Wonderland
Join in the wintery mix with the first TGIFF event of 2024! Winter Wonderland will have ice skating, a snow playground, live ice sculpting demonstrations and free s'mores for everyone to enjoy.