Date & Location
The Georgia Outdoor Festival & Expo is a two-day weekend event celebrating everything that makes Georgia an outdoor paradise. Join us on June 20–21, 2026, at Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton, Georgia, for camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, outdoor art, vendors, educational seminars, and much more.
Held during Father’s Day weekend, this premier outdoor event is set to become one of the largest outdoor gatherings in the South. Whether you’re an avid outdoors enthusiast or simply enjoy fresh air and adventure, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss.
Dates:
Saturday, June 20, 2026
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 21, 2026
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway, Canton, GA 30115
Phone: 770-501-8002
Event Schedule:
Educational Sessions
Saturday, June 20, 2026
| 12 pm | GA DNR – Hunters Education | Joe Schuster |
| 1 pm | Lanes BBQ – Brisket Time | Ryan Lane |
| 2 pm | Georgia Bow Company – TRAD | Jason Nelms |
| 3 pm | Fly Fishing 101 – You can do it too! | Drew Friedrick |
| 4 pm | Aquatic Env. – Trophy Fish Mgmt. | Greg Grimes |
| 5 pm | LEGIT Outfitters – Water Fowl | Chase Norton |
Sunday, June 21, 2026
| 2 pm | Pistol Creek- Deer & Turkey Hunting | John Browning |
| 3 pm | Lake/Pond Management Tips | Greg Grimes |
| 4 pm | Fly Tying 101 w/ Cohutta Fishing Co. | Drew Friedrich |
Interactive Sessions
Saturday, June 20, 2026
| 12 pm – 5 pm | 3D Archery Range | Big Woods Goods |
| 12 pm – 5 pm | Rock Climbing @ The Buzz ($2.50 for a one-time climb) | CRPA Staff |
| 2 pm | Fish Stocking @ Pond | Aquatic Environmental |
| 3 pm | Kids Fishing Session @ Pond | Nick Holt |
| 4 pm | Silver Star Trail Hike @ Stage | Adam Fussell |
| 5:30 pm | Beginner Fly Casting @ Stage | Cohutta Fishing Co. |
Sunday, June 21, 2026
| 12 pm – 5 pm | 3D Archery Range | Big Woods Goods |
| 12 pm – 5 pm | Rock Climbing @ The Buzz ($2.50 for a one-time climb) | CRPA Staff |
| 1:30 pm | Fish North Georgia @ Stage | Danny Pruitt |
| 3 pm | Kids Fishing Session @ Pond | Nick Holt |
| 4 pm | Silver Star Trail Hike @ Stage | Adam Fussell |
