Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority

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Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority The DDA works to keep downtown vibrant and attractive while helping its existing and new businesses.

The Downtown Development Authority of Hiawassee, GA is composed of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council and recognized by the State of Georgia as a public corporation with a specified set of powers and a specific purpose and mission to:

• Revitalize and redevelop the commercial corridor of the city, particularly the Hiawassee Enterprise Zone Area.

• Develop and promote for the public good and general welfare, trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities.

• Finance projects within the city limits that will develop and promote the public good and general welfare.

• Issue bonds to finance projects.

✨It is hard to believe that we are coming up on the last First Friday Night Market of 2026. Join us for the season final...
10/13/2026

✨It is hard to believe that we are coming up on the last First Friday Night Market of 2026. Join us for the season finale happening on November 6 in downtown Hiawassee, Georgia!

Please share with your friends and family who may be interested in a being an artisan vendor for this holiday-themed night market! *More details about this theme night to be announced soon. You can email the event coordinator: [email protected] for additional vendor information.

🤩Thank you to our generous 2026 sponsors: United Community Bank; Century 21 Black Bear Realty; City of Hiawassee; and Barrett & Associates Insurance!

10/09/2026

Don't miss the last night market of the year! We'll see you the first Friday in November for artisan vendors, live music, and food trucks on the square!

10/02/2026

We are set up and ready to celebrate the start of fall, y'all! Come see live music, shop artisan vendors, and have local food and drinks at the Hiawassee Town Square tonight, 5-9pm! 🍂

📣 TONIGHT, 5:00-9:00pm, is the First Friday Night Market at Town Square Park in downtown Hiawassee, Georgia presented by...
10/02/2026

📣 TONIGHT, 5:00-9:00pm, is the First Friday Night Market at Town Square Park in downtown Hiawassee, Georgia presented by the Hiawassee Downtown Development Authority!
🍁🍂 Lots of artisan vendors, live music, food vendors, face painting, and a fall photo op for you and your friends and family to enjoy.
Riverbend Music is the band for tonight!!
Thanks to our sponsors: United Community Bank, City of Hiawassee, Century 21-Black Bear Realty, Barrett & Associates Insurance.

📣 Only two weeks away from the next First Friday Night Market in downtown Hiawassee, Georgia on October 2! Join us to ce...
09/18/2026

📣 Only two weeks away from the next First Friday Night Market in downtown Hiawassee, Georgia on October 2! Join us to celebrate the start of fall in the mountains with local artisans, food trucks, live music, face painting, and the return of the fall photo op on the square!

🌠Artisans; Live music; and Food trucks!
🍂 “All Things Fall” night!
⏰ 5:00pm-9:00pm
📍Hiawassee Town Square Park

Thank you to the generous sponsors of the First Friday Night Market: United Community Bank; Century 21-Black Bear Realty; City of Hiawassee; Barrett & Associates Insurance.

*For vendor information, please contact us at [email protected].

Planning for 2027 is underway! We love working with the local businesses who support our hiking tourism economy. 🥾💚 To...
09/17/2026

Planning for 2027 is underway! We love working with the local businesses who support our hiking tourism economy. 🥾💚 Today we were at Green Dragon Hostel making plans for our spring thru-hiker shuttle.

✨ TOMORROW - FINAL Enchanted Music on the Square of the summer! ✨🎶 Saturday, September 5 - Woody Gap Band of Steel🎸 Free...
09/04/2026

✨ TOMORROW - FINAL Enchanted Music on the Square of the summer! ✨

🎶 Saturday, September 5 - Woody Gap Band of Steel
🎸 Free concert (donations appreciated)
🎤 6:30 to 8:00 PM
📍 19 S Main Street - Hiawassee Town Square

This group of sixth to eleventh grade students performs an exciting and entertaining show of rock, pop, and Caribbean music using steel drums. Their repertoire includes hits from bands like The Who, Pat Benatar, Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, Blink 182, The Kinks, and The Stray Cats. In the last few years, the band has grown to 15 talented students.

🎉 Great family Fun! Bring A Blanket or Chair.
🐶 Well behaved pets are welcome (with cleanup)!
🌭 Come early (6pm) to enjoy the best grilled hot dogs and more from our VFW Auxiliary Food truck.

Thank you for your support each week! And thank you to our sponsors: Susan De Vries State Farm, McKinney Heating and Air, ServiceMaster Restore, WJUL 97.7 FM, Banister Cooper Funeral Home, Monte Alban Mexican Grill, Rotary Club of Lake Chatuge, and Big Bear W**e & Spirits.

You all help us continue this entertainment into our 27th year! 🌟🌟

🌧️ In the event of rain at concert time, this concert will be cancelled!

🔔 The First Friday Night Market is happening!! Artisan vendors, live music, and food trucks on the Hiawassee Town Square...
09/04/2026

🔔 The First Friday Night Market is happening!! Artisan vendors, live music, and food trucks on the Hiawassee Town Square until 9pm!

The First Friday Night Market & Late Night on Main is happening tomorrow night, September 4, in downtown Hiawassee! We h...
09/03/2026

The First Friday Night Market & Late Night on Main is happening tomorrow night, September 4, in downtown Hiawassee! We hope you'll join us for family fun and support the local businesses, artisans, food trucks, and the Wh***ey Mountain Band!

🌠Artisans; Live music; and Food trucks!
🤩 "Decades" Theme Night
⏰ 5:00-9:00pm
📍Hiawassee Town Square Park

Invite a friend and we will see you there!

✨ We are excited to introduce "Late Night on Main"! A new initiative to have one day each month when Hiawassee’s downtow...
09/01/2026

✨ We are excited to introduce "Late Night on Main"! A new initiative to have one day each month when Hiawassee’s downtown businesses stay open until 8pm.
🎉 The first Late Night on Main is this Friday, September 4, the same night as the First Friday Night Market is happening on the town square. The following businesses are participating in Late Night on Main and staying open late:
VC Coffee
Grass Guitars
Moore Love
Trailful Outdoor Co.
Hometown Mattress
Mustard Seed Gifts and Antiques

Address

50 River Street
Hiawassee, GA
30546

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17068962202

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