The Rhododendron Festival

April 11th - May 10th, 2026

Starts at 10:00 AM

The Details

The Rhododendron Festival

April 11-May 10, 2026
Open 7 days a week!

Monday–Thursday: 11AM – 3PM

Friday–Sunday: 10AM – 4PM
Admission: $10 requested donation to help support Hamilton Gardens.
Kids 12 & under are FREE!

Daily Special Features include:
Plant Sales
Garden Tours
Featured artwork for sale

Wine Bar & Food Court: Savor local wines and delicious bites at our Wine Bar and Food Court, open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM – 4 PM.
Seminars and Classes on Sundays

Live Music: Kick back and enjoy live performances from talented musicians every Saturday and Sunday from 12 PM – 3 PM.

Spend a day in the most beautiful part of North Georgia - Hiawassee and the stunning Hamilton Gardens. This magical botanical garden is filled with native wildflowers like trilliums, shooting stars, and trout lilies, and more than 1,500 rhododendrons and native azaleas making it the largest collection in the Southeast! During peak bloom time we will be celebrating our beautiful native flowers with a Rhododendron Festival! The Festival is held in our Courtyard and it will be open 7 days a week for FREE!

Run For The Rhodos

SIGN UP HERE!

Saturday, April 25th
5k Run & Walk

Run for the Rhodos is a unique, blossoming event presented by Hamilton Gardens of the entertainment rich Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds nestled in exceptionally scenic Hiawassee, Georgia. This
runner/walker friendly 5K experience offers racers a woodland trail course that immerses you in our ravishing Rhododendron Garden while in its full bloom splendor!

Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival

Saturday, April 25th, 2026
11am-5pm