Celebrate the birthday of the City of Ball Ground with a day dedicated to honoring our history, heritage, and the people who shaped our town.

Roots & Remembrance: A Ball Ground Celebration invites you to connect with the past through an engaging line-up of free community events:

Local Legends Panel - a roundtable discussion with lifelong residents.

A self-guided historical walking tour through downtown landmarks.

Information on local history and preservation.

Live music on the courtyard and in City Connection Park.

This family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to explore Ball Ground's rich roots, share in meaningful stories, and deepen your connection to the place we all call home.

Come remember, learn, and celebrate with us!

There are a lot of festivals you can go to this fall...

But there's only one Ball Ground Rocks.

Join us on Saturday, October 3, as City Park, just off Main Street in Downtown Ball Ground, comes alive for one of North Georgia's favorite fall festivals.

If you've never been to Ball Ground, this is the perfect excuse to spend the day exploring one of Georgia's most charming downtowns. Shop the local stores, grab a bite to eat, enjoy live music, and experience why so many people keep coming back.

Here's what you'll find:

🛍️ 100+ Retail Vendors

🎶 Live Music All Day

🌮 Amazing Food Trucks

🍺 Beer Trailers

🎈 Kids Zone

🎟️ FREE Admission

Ball Ground has always lived by one simple slogan...

Ball Ground Rocks.

Explore the Trail. Discover the Past.

Join us for History & Hiking: a free, guided hike along the scenic Roberts Lake Trail in downtown. As we walk, our former City Manager will share fascinating stories about the areas natural and historical significance, including the trail itself, Long Swamp Creek, and the historic Roberts Dam.

This moderate hike is suitable for all ages.

What to bring: water, comfortable shoes, and your curiosity!

BALL GROUND CREEK CLEAN_UP - Saturday, October 10 - 10:00-1:00pm

The annual Creek Cleanup is a great opportunity for our community to come together and make a difference. I’ve been participating for years, even before serving on council.

Grab your family, friends, or community group and join us! A little dirt and sweat make the results even more rewarding. 

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Downtown Ball Ground Chili Cook-Off!

Sign up and enter to showcase your chili skills OR stop by to enjoy each chili and vote for your favorite! There will be different categories and prizes for each.

Enjoy a day in downtown, do a little shopping, grab lunch, grab a treat, listen to live music, and stop by the courtyard to try some incredible chili. Whether you are eating or competing, it is sure to be a great time!

Register to compete here: https://www.dtballground.com/chili-cook-off

Come out for Spooktacular in Downtown Ball Ground 2026!

Bounce houses, obstacle courses, food trucks, trick-or-treating, and more! Enjoy all the fun, spooks, tricks, and treats.

The party begins after school at 5pm, come out for some Halloween family fun.

5th Annual Halloween in the Garden 

Join us for a FREE family-friendly event at the Ball Ground Botanical Garden a fun community tradition for all ages!

Our beautiful garden gets dressed for the occasion with festive decorations, making the perfect backdrop for all your Halloween fun.

Bring your friends, family, and best costumes for an afternoon filled with:

👻 Trunk or Treat

🎨 Face Painting

🎯 Games & Activities

📸 Halloween Photo Props

🖌️ Sidewalk Chalk Art

🎭 Costume Contest with prizes

…and so much more!

🚗 Parking: Available across the street at Performance Plumbing and AWNEX, Inc.

Come celebrate Halloween with your Ball Ground neighbors we can’t wait to see you there!

Mark Your Calendars!

The March of the Toys Parade rolls through Downtown Ball Ground on December 4th at 7:00 PM!

While the parade is full of magic, music, and memories, the true star is Toys for Tots. 

Please remember to bring a new, unwrapped toy and help us collect as many gifts as possible for local children in need.

I’m proud to continue volunteering with this wonderful community event. I’ll be helping place and collect Toys for Tots donation boxes at local businesses and deliver the donated toys to Toys for Tots, helping make the holiday season a little brighter for children in our community.

Veterans Memorial in Ball Ground

The Ball Ground Veterans Memorial is dedicated to the men and women who made the selfless decision to serve our country. 

The Veterans Memorial is the site of our annual Veterans Day Ceremony, which takes place on 11/11 at 11am

 www.dtballground.com/veterans-memorial 

Located beside City Hall at

215 Valley Street

Ball Ground, GA 30107