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SUMMARY:Pre-Fourth Arts & Crafts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 49th Annual Pre-4th Arts & Crafts Festival is scheduled for Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\, on the Hartwell Courthouse Square in downtown Hartwell\, Georgia\, running from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. \n\nChildren’s Patriotic Parade: Kicks off at 10:00 a.m. and is a featured highlight of the event.\nVendors: The festival features over 100+ local arts\, crafts\, and food vendors.\nFamily Activities: The event includes a variety of kids’ activities\, live music\, and fun for the whole community.\nAtmosphere: It is a vibrant\, pedestrian-friendly downtown event designed to celebrate the Fourth of July early. 
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LOCATION:Downtown Hartwell\, Downtown\, Hartwell\, GA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Morgan Wallen: Still the Problem Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Morgan Wallen is bringing his Still The Problem Tour 2026 to Memorial Stadium on Friday\, June 26 and Saturday\, June 27. He’ll be joined by special guests Brooks & Dunn\, Ella Langley\, Gavin Adcock\, and Jason Scott & the High Heat for TWO unforgettable nights in The Valley (supporting artists vary per show).
URL:https://hartwelllakenews.com/event/morgan-wallen-still-the-problem-tour-2026-2/
LOCATION:Clemson Memorial Stadium\, 1 Avenue of Champions\, Clemson\, SC\, 29634\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hartwell Pre-4th Fireworks Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate American independence early with one of the largest fireworks displays in the Southeast! The Pre-4th Fireworks Extravaganza is a long-standing tradition in Hartwell\, Georgia\, drawing thousands of visitors by land and by boat. This event is the grand finale of “Pre-4th Weekend\,” which kicks off with an arts and crafts festival in downtown Hartwell during the day before moving to the lake for an evening of music and pyrotechnics. \nThe show is launched over the “Big Water” near the Hartwell Dam\, providing spectacular views from multiple recreation areas and from the hundreds of boats that anchor in the channel. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nBig Water Viewing: The fireworks are launched from a point that makes them visible for miles across the lake.\nMusic & Food: Long Point Recreation Area serves as the “event hub\,” featuring live music\, food trucks\, and family-friendly activities starting in the late afternoon.\nBoater’s Vantage: Many locals consider the best seat to be on the water. Boaters typically begin gathering near the dam and Long Point around dusk.\nDowntown Connection: Most attendees spend the morning at the 43rd Annual Pre-Fourth Arts & Crafts Festival and the Children’s Patriotic Parade on the Hartwell Courthouse Square before heading to the water.\n\nAlternative Viewing: Big Oaks Recreation Area\, Elrod Ferry\, and the Hartwell Dam Overlook.
URL:https://hartwelllakenews.com/event/hartwell-pre-4th-fireworks-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Long Point Recreation Area\, 3986 Old 29 Hwy\, Hartwell\, GA\, 30643\, United States
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SUMMARY:ZOSO – Led Zeppelin Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 31 years of touring in 2026\, Zoso has become one of the most iconic and respected Led Zeppelin tribute experiences in the world\, having played over 4\,900 shows in all 50 states and internationally. Known for their unparalleled dedication to faithfully recreating the legendary band’s live performances\, Zoso has earned accolades from both critics and fans alike.\n\nZoso’s live performances focus on the raw energy and intricate musicality of Led Zeppelin’s best-known hits and deeper tracks\, with a particular emphasis on recreating their live show experience. The band’s commitment to authenticity has earned them praise from major outlets\, with the LA Times calling them “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes\,” and the St. Petersburg Times describing them as “the most exacting of all the Led Zeppelin tributes.”\n\nThe band was founded in 1995 by Matt Jernigan and Adam Sandling\, both of whom are renowned for their exceptional musicianship and passion for Led Zeppelin’s music. Jernigan\, who takes on the colossal role of Robert Plant\, has a commanding stage presence that rivals the icon himself. Sandling\, who brings John Paul Jones to life\, masterfully plays bass\, keyboards\, and mandolin\, replicating the multifaceted talent of the Zeppelin legend.\n\nIn 2015\, Bevan Davies joined Zoso on drums to master the part of John Bonham. An accomplished touring and studio drummer with a resume that includes playing with such artists as Danzig\, Jerry Cantrell (of Alice in Chains)\, and Static X and many more. Davies brings an unmistakable power and precision to Zoso’s live shows\, helping the band recreate Bonham’s legendary drum sound. His performance of Bonham’s legendary Moby Dick is something to behold.\n\nIn 2025\, at the age of 24\, Holston Rainero joined the band\, taking on the monumental guitar role of Jimmy Page. A fan of Zoso\, Rainero didn’t let an opportunity slip away when he learned of an opening in the band’s lineup. His story read like something straight out of a movie script; Rainero reached out directly to the band through social media to request an audition. While dozens of musicians had already contacted the band with no success\, Rainero’s determination set him apart.\n\nRefusing to take no for an answer\, he began uploading videos of himself playing classic songs from the band in his bedroom. It didn’t take long for the band to recognize his extraordinary talent. His playing was not just skilled\, it was a truly inspired performance\, with the technical mastery and soul that made it clear he was something special.\n\nThe band immediately got him to Atlanta for an in-person audition. Rainero\, ever ready\, arrived with his bags packed\, knowing he was prepared to seize the moment. His live audition exceeded all expectations\, and within days\, he was on tour with the band\, stepping into one of rock history’s most iconic roles.\n\nFind your tickets at Zosoontour.com and come relive the live Zeppelin show as it was played back in the day!
URL:https://hartwelllakenews.com/event/zoso-led-zeppelin-tribute/
LOCATION:Walhalla Civic Auditorium\, 101 E. North Broad Street\, Walhalla\, SC\, 29691\, United States
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SUMMARY:South Carolina Sunflower Festival (Denver Downs Farm)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to bloom at Denver Downs Farm’s South Carolina Sunflower Festival this summer! Acres of jaw-dropping sunflower varieties\, family fun with  friendly farm animals\, yummy eats\, and so much more! Y’all come for a fantastic time and bring your friends\, family\, and dogs! \n\nSee What We’re Growing\n\n\nThe South Carolina Sunflower Festival is offering a unique opportunity to view some of the rarest sunflower species in addition to our traditional black-oil sunflowers. Come and witness the beauty of these amazing sunflower varieties. If you’d like to take some home\, consider purchasing our Blooming’ Bundle which includes a general admission ticket\, a decorative pail\, and the chance to pick and cut from our exotic sunflower fields!
URL:https://hartwelllakenews.com/event/south-carolina-sunflower-festival-denver-downs-farm/
LOCATION:Denver Downs Farm\, 1515 Denver Road\, Anderson\, SC\, 29625\, United States
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SUMMARY:South Carolina Sunflower Festival (Denver Downs Farm)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to bloom at Denver Downs Farm’s South Carolina Sunflower Festival this summer! Acres of jaw-dropping sunflower varieties\, family fun with  friendly farm animals\, yummy eats\, and so much more! Y’all come for a fantastic time and bring your friends\, family\, and dogs! \n\nSee What We’re Growing\n\n\nThe South Carolina Sunflower Festival is offering a unique opportunity to view some of the rarest sunflower species in addition to our traditional black-oil sunflowers. Come and witness the beauty of these amazing sunflower varieties. If you’d like to take some home\, consider purchasing our Blooming’ Bundle which includes a general admission ticket\, a decorative pail\, and the chance to pick and cut from our exotic sunflower fields!
URL:https://hartwelllakenews.com/event/south-carolina-sunflower-festival-denver-downs-farm-2/
LOCATION:Denver Downs Farm\, 1515 Denver Road\, Anderson\, SC\, 29625\, United States
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SUMMARY:South Carolina Sunflower Festival (Denver Downs Farm)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to bloom at Denver Downs Farm’s South Carolina Sunflower Festival this summer! Acres of jaw-dropping sunflower varieties\, family fun with  friendly farm animals\, yummy eats\, and so much more! Y’all come for a fantastic time and bring your friends\, family\, and dogs! \n\nSee What We’re Growing\n\n\nThe South Carolina Sunflower Festival is offering a unique opportunity to view some of the rarest sunflower species in addition to our traditional black-oil sunflowers. Come and witness the beauty of these amazing sunflower varieties. If you’d like to take some home\, consider purchasing our Blooming’ Bundle which includes a general admission ticket\, a decorative pail\, and the chance to pick and cut from our exotic sunflower fields!
URL:https://hartwelllakenews.com/event/south-carolina-sunflower-festival-denver-downs-farm-3/
LOCATION:Denver Downs Farm\, 1515 Denver Road\, Anderson\, SC\, 29625\, United States
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SUMMARY:South Carolina Sunflower Festival (Denver Downs Farm)
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to bloom at Denver Downs Farm’s South Carolina Sunflower Festival this summer! Acres of jaw-dropping sunflower varieties\, family fun with  friendly farm animals\, yummy eats\, and so much more! Y’all come for a fantastic time and bring your friends\, family\, and dogs! \n\nSee What We’re Growing\n\n\nThe South Carolina Sunflower Festival is offering a unique opportunity to view some of the rarest sunflower species in addition to our traditional black-oil sunflowers. Come and witness the beauty of these amazing sunflower varieties. If you’d like to take some home\, consider purchasing our Blooming’ Bundle which includes a general admission ticket\, a decorative pail\, and the chance to pick and cut from our exotic sunflower fields!
URL:https://hartwelllakenews.com/event/south-carolina-sunflower-festival-denver-downs-farm-4/
LOCATION:Denver Downs Farm\, 1515 Denver Road\, Anderson\, SC\, 29625\, United States
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Ladies Jet Ski Crawl
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LOCATION:Hartwell Lake\, Meet at Party Island\, United States
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