Annual Events
Dade First Blue Ribbon Glow Run
April
Dade County High School track
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Dade First-Family Connection sponsors the Blue Ribbon Glow Run to raise child abuse awareness. Join the 1-mile run, walk or crawl at the Dade County High School track.
US 11 Antique Alley
Always the 4-day weekend after Mother’s Day
502 miles from Meridian MS to Bristol VA
Explore the backroads and enjoy the US 11 Antique Alley and Yard Sale! Over 30,000 visitors travel the 502-mile route shopping for antiques and collectibles. Discover historic cities and charming downtowns along the way. Each community may have 100 booths or more as merchants set up on courthouse squares, residential lawns and fields, and antique storefronts.
1945 Dade County Fair
Dade County’s 4th of July Celebration!
Jenkins Park – Price Street Trenton, GA
All day activities for the entire family – car show, watermelon eating contest, talent show, kid zone, and more! Top talent appears on stage and the evening concludes with a fireworks show!
World's Longest Yard Sale
Always the first Thursday – Sunday in August
690 miles from Gadsden AL to Addison MI
Bypass the interstate highways and travel scenic routes through rural communities to experience what small towns and cities have to offer. Enjoy both the yard sales and attractions along the 127 Yard Sale route.
Plum Nelly Depot Art Show
Second Saturday in August
Event Center at Dade County High School – 300 Tradition Lane Trenton, GA
Enjoy local and regional art in air-conditioned comfort at the foot of Lookout Mountain. Talented tri-state area artists will exhibit and sell their watercolors, photography, jewelry, paintings, art gourds, quilts, textile art, and more at this free-to-the-public event!
Smoke on the Square BBQ Contest
September
Veteran’s Park across from the historic courthouse – Hwy 11 in downtown Trenton, GA
Enjoy local and regional art in air-conditioned comfort at the foot of Lookout Mountain. Talented tri-state area artists will exhibit and sell their watercolors, photography, jewelry, paintings, art gourds, quilts, textile art, and more at this free-to-the-public event!
Always the second full weekend – Saturday and Sunday – in October
New Salem Community Center atop Lookout Mountain – 12477 Hwy 136 Rising Fawn, GA
This annual arts and crafts show has been featuring talented artists and craftspeople for nearly 50 years. Wander the wooded setting to visit vendors displaying and selling pottery, paintings, furniture, wood carving, wreaths, baskets, jellies, and more! Live entertainment, door prizes, and plenty of autumn food favorites!
Presented by the New Salem Community Improvement Club to benefit the Community Center and New Salem Fire & Rescue
The last Saturday in October
Veterans Park across from the historic courthouse – Hwy 11 in downtown Trenton, GA
Gobble up goodies at the annual Trick-or-Treat on the Square. Local businesses and organizations provide a safe place for children to trick-or-treat for Halloween. There will be Teal Pumpkins for children with food allergies and other dietary restrictions.
Sponsored by the Dade County Sheriff’s Office
Every Sunday in October
Cloudland Canyon State Park – 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road Rising Fawn, GA
The entire family will enjoy a hayride through the beautiful fall colors at Cloudland Canyon State Park! Plus kid-friendly activities – bubbles, corn hole, coloring, tattoos, sandbox and more! Noon – 5pm, last hayride departs at 4pm. Refreshments available for purchase.
Presented by Friends of Cloudland Canyon.
Last Sunday in October
Veterans Park across from the historic courthouse – Hwy 11 in downtown Trenton, GA
Fundraising event hosted by Girl Scout Troop 40118, Cub Scout Pack 3229 and Scouts BSA 29. Open to organizations, businesses, families and individuals – make your most creative scarecrow and display it on the square! Activities and Awards! Bring 2 cans of food to vote for your favorite scarecrow (to benefit the Tri-State Food Pantry)
Saturday after Veteran’s Day on November 11
4166 Cloverdale Road Rising Fawn, GA
Join the fun and test your endurance! Veteran’s Day race starts at 10 am.
Sponsored by Dade County Lion’s Club
Begins the First Saturday in December with the Lighting Extravaganza
Downtown Trenton – Hwy 11 and Hwy 136
Community organizations, agencies, and companies compete to see who can bring the most holiday joy to the town with lighted displays and decorated windows! Independent judges decide on the annual winner of the traveling plaque!
Presented by the Alliance for Dade
First Saturday in December
Dade County High School – 300 Tradition Lane Trenton, GA
An annual event featuring small businesses and talented craftspeople selling holiday decor, food, crafts, and one-of-a-kind gifts. Food available for purchase, activities for the kids, and photos with Santa!”
Presented by the Alliance for Dade
First Saturday in December
Veterans Park across from the historic courthouse – Hwy 11 in downtown Trenton, GA
Community organizations, agencies, and companies set up booths to allow families a safe place to celebrate the Holiday Season on the town square. Enjoy food, hot chocolate and cider, face painting, games, and decorating cookies, stockings, and ornaments. And Santa will be available for photos!
Sponsored by the Dade County Sheriff’s Office
First Saturday in December
Begins at the Business Park, travels Hwy 11 in Trenton, and ends at Moore Funeral Home
An annual favorite, this is a lighted parade that features local groups, organizations, agencies, churches and more as they parade through town on floats, four wheelers, golf carts, fire-trucks, horses, wagons and more! And, of course, Santa rides into town on a big fire truck!
Sponsored by Bank of Dade
Second weekend in December
Atop Lookout Mountain, Plum Nelly area in Rising Fawn
Dade County’s talented artists open their home studios to allow visitors to see how their beautiful works of art are created. Paintings, pottery, jewelry, fabric designs, photographs and more – just in time for holiday gifting!