The WinterFest Arts Tour is a weekend of festivals that presents 175 artists at 4 locations over 2 days.
The Hardman Farm Historic Site, Helen Arts & Heritage Center, the Sautee Nacoochee Center and Unicoi State Park & Lodge present the 2024 WinterFest Arts Tour.

At each location, local and regional artists will display, sell and demonstrate their skills and bring to life new and exciting pieces. Visitors may purchase raffle tickets to win artwork contributed by participating artists. Food service or vendors are present at some sites.

There is no charge for WinterFest at each venue, but a multipart ticket may be purchased to enter to win one of three Grand Prizes valued at $250 each and above. One ticket is $10 or a book of five tickets for $40. To be eligible to win, the ticket must be stamped at three locations. Tickets may be purchased online or during the event.

The Hardman Farm Historic Site is a unique stop on the WinterFest Arts Tour. The nineteenth century Italianate mansion will be open, with no admission, and period dressed docents will be available to share the story of the farm.

Experience a mixture of heritage, art, and fine craft at the Alpine Winter Festival at the Helen Arts & Heritage Center, which is located in downtown Helen. The Center's heritage museum presents the "Story of Helen". Over 50 artists are represented in the galleries.

The Fireside Arts and Craft Show at Unicoi State Park and Lodge is in its 49th year and some of the artisans who have attended the show since its inception 49 years ago still participate. Additionally, the Park is open for adventure and exploration.

The 30-plus artists at the Sautee Nacoochee Art Festival come from Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida, Tennessee and Alabama. They are juried, ensuring the best original local and regional artwork. Over 250 artists are represented in the Center’s gallery shops.

Selected as one of their Top Twenty Events by the Southeastern Tourism Association in 2018.

Free parking is available at Hardman Farm, the Sautee Nacoochee Center and at Unicoi State Park with limited free parking at the Helen Arts & Heritage Center.

Information about and tickets for the WinterFest Arts Tour can be found at winterfestartstour.com.

A number of other opportunities to explore are also available at the Sautee Nacoochee Center. The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia will be open and welcoming visitors for free. The Heritage Site slave cabin and blacksmith shop will be open and staffed.

Date: February 17 -18, 2024

Time:

Saturday - 10:00am to 5:00pm

Sunday - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Location:

Various Venue in Sautee Nacoochee

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