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Upcoming Events 

From outdoor festivals celebrating our rich heritage to workshops that bring out the adventurer in you, stay updated with the latest events that bring Walker County to life.

Event Picture of The LaFayette Honeybee Festival near Chattanooga, TN

Mark Your Calendars!

From the thrill of outdoor escapades to the allure of historical tales, Walker County offers a diverse range of activities, attractions, and events that promise unforgettable experiences.

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Explore our upcoming community events below!

  • Lula Lake Land Trust Open Gate Days
    Lula Lake Land Trust Open Gate Days
    Multiple Dates
    Lula Lake Land Trust Open Gate Days
    Sat, Jan 25
    Lula Lake Land Trust
    Jan 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
    Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Jan 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
    Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Spend your day in nature at Lula Lake Land Trust, with 8+ miles of trails, bluff views, and a 120-foot waterfall!
  • Bear Creek Hike at Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Bear Creek Hike at Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Multiple Dates
    Bear Creek Hike at Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Mon, Jan 27
    Cloudland Canyon State Park
    Jan 27, 2025, 10:01 AM – 12:01 PM EST
    Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Jan 27, 2025, 10:01 AM – 12:01 PM EST
    Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    This short but strenuous guided hike will go from the Interpretive Center down to the ford at Bear Creek (approximately 3 miles roundtrip).
  • 2nd annual Cow Hug Day hosted by Blessing Creek Farms
    2nd annual Cow Hug Day hosted by Blessing Creek Farms
    2nd annual Cow Hug Day hosted by Blessing Creek Farms
    Sat, Feb 08
    Walker County Agriculture Center
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
    Walker County Agriculture Center, 10052 US-27, Rock Spring, GA 30739, USA
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
    Walker County Agriculture Center, 10052 US-27, Rock Spring, GA 30739, USA
    Join us at the 2nd annual Cow Hug Day hosted by Blessing Creek Farms! They'll have vendors, photo booths, games, Blessing Creek petting zoo & highlands, concessions, and MORE!
  • Durham Fossil Dig - Feb. 21, 2025
    Durham Fossil Dig - Feb. 21, 2025
    Durham Fossil Dig - Feb. 21, 2025
    Fri, Feb 21
    Durham Mine Trails
    Feb 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
    Durham Mine Trails, Walker County, GA 30738, USA
    Feb 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
    Durham Mine Trails, Walker County, GA 30738, USA
    Join us at the Durham Mine Trails to dig for Pennsylvanian plant fossils dating back to 320 to 300 million years ago!
  • Lula Lake Land Trust Spring Break Open Gate Days
    Lula Lake Land Trust Spring Break Open Gate Days
    Lula Lake Land Trust Spring Break Open Gate Days
    Fri, Mar 21
    Lula Lake Land Trust
    Mar 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Mar 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
    Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Spend your day in nature at Lula Lake Land Trust, with 8+ miles of trails, bluff views, and a 120-foot waterfall!
  • Hike Bike Brew: 2025 Lula Lake Beer Festival
    Hike Bike Brew: 2025 Lula Lake Beer Festival
    Hike Bike Brew: 2025 Lula Lake Beer Festival
    Sat, May 17
    Lula Lake Land Trust
    May 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    May 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Hike Bike Brew is the premier beer festival where brews meet the outdoors to support Lula Lake's trail work and conservation efforts!
  • 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga - Bike Race Leg
    2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga - Bike Race Leg
    2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga - Bike Race Leg
    Sun, May 18
    Location is TBD
    May 18, 2025, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Location is TBD
    May 18, 2025, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Location is TBD
    Over the past decade, Chattanooga has evolved into a hub for racing enthusiasts, with its scenic routes and passionate community.
  • The Highlands - Parent/Child Golf Tournament
    The Highlands - Parent/Child Golf Tournament
    The Highlands - Parent/Child Golf Tournament
    Sun, May 25
    The Highland Golf Course
    May 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    The Highland Golf Course, 32 Clubhouse Ln, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    May 25, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    The Highland Golf Course, 32 Clubhouse Ln, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    More details to come. For any questions regarding golf events at McLemore Resort, please contact The Highland golf shop at (706) 398-0882.
  • The City of LaFayette 2025 Honeybee Festival
    The City of LaFayette 2025 Honeybee Festival
    The City of LaFayette 2025 Honeybee Festival
    Sat, May 31
    Downtown LaFayette
    May 31, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Downtown LaFayette, LaFayette, GA 30728, USA
    May 31, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Downtown LaFayette, LaFayette, GA 30728, USA
    The community and our visitors are treated to a full day of live music, special events, countless vendors, as well as food and fun for the whole family!
  • Summer Solstice and Yoga Hike (Lula Lake Land Trust)
    Summer Solstice and Yoga Hike (Lula Lake Land Trust)
    Summer Solstice and Yoga Hike (Lula Lake Land Trust)
    Fri, Jun 20
    Lula Lake Land Trust
    Jun 20, 2025, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Jun 20, 2025, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750, USA
    Summer Solstice and Yoga Hike (Lula Lake Land Trust)
  • Women’s Invitational at The Highlands
    Women’s Invitational at The Highlands
    Women’s Invitational at The Highlands
    Sat, Aug 16
    The Highlands Golf Course
    Aug 16, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT – Aug 17, 2025, 5:00 PM EDT
    The Highlands Golf Course, 32 Clubhouse Ln, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    Aug 16, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT – Aug 17, 2025, 5:00 PM EDT
    The Highlands Golf Course, 32 Clubhouse Ln, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, USA
    More details to come. For any questions regarding golf events at McLemore Resort, please contact the golf shop at (706) 398-0882.
  • Trail Blazer 10K Half Marathon and 50K
    Trail Blazer 10K Half Marathon and 50K
    Trail Blazer 10K Half Marathon and 50K
    Sat, Nov 08
    Lula Lake Land Trust
    Nov 08, 2025, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
    Lula Lake Land Trust, 3303 Nick-A Jack Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
    Nov 08, 2025, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST
    Lula Lake Land Trust, 3303 Nick-A Jack Rd, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
    Join us for a trail run at Lula Lake.
  • Durham Fossil Dig - Nov 21 2025
    Durham Fossil Dig - Nov 21 2025
    Durham Fossil Dig - Nov 21 2025
    Fri, Nov 21
    Durham Mine Trails
    Nov 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
    Durham Mine Trails, Walker County, GA 30738, USA
    Nov 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM EST
    Durham Mine Trails, Walker County, GA 30738, USA
    Join us at the Durham Mine Trails to dig for Pennsylvanian plant fossils dating back to 320 to 300 million years ago!
  • 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga - Bike Race Leg
    2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga - Bike Race Leg
    2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga - Bike Race Leg
    Sun, May 17
    Location is TBD
    May 17, 2026, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Location is TBD
    May 17, 2026, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
    Location is TBD
    Over the past decade, Chattanooga has evolved into a hub for racing enthusiasts, with its scenic routes and passionate community.
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