Cherokee Scoop | October 24, 2024

Good Morning! ☀️ Brrr! It’s chilly enough in the morning to make you want to curl up with a cup of cocoa, but by the afternoon, you’ll be sweating like you just ran a marathon! ❄️🌤️☀️🍂 Welcome to fall in our county, where the weather can’t make up its mind—much like our appetites when we spot a new restaurant opening! Speaking of which, get ready to indulge, because we’ve got some sizzling new eateries popping up that you won't want to miss. And let’s not forget the fall festivals! So grab your sweater for the morning and your sunglasses for the afternoon—it’s going to be a deliciously busy season! 😋

Let’s get after it!

—The CherokeeScoop Team

THE GOOD NEWS 😃 :

La Cantina On Main opens in Canton!

Who’s ready for some fantastic Mexican food and refreshing margaritas? La Cantina on Main is officially open and ready to spice up Canton with the vibrant flavors of Northeastern Mexico! Enjoy a menu full of delicious dishes while soaking up the lively atmosphere, complete with live music that will keep the good times rolling. With margaritas flowing and a festive vibe, La Cantina is the ultimate destination for a night of fun, flavor, and unforgettable moments. Come join the fiesta and experience the excitement for yourself! Check them out here.

Toasting to Change: Open Container District Set for Downtown Ball Ground in 2025!

Coming in 2025, Downtown Ball Ground will introduce its very own Open Container District, adding a fresh and lively vibe to the area! Enjoy the freedom to sip your favorite drinks as you explore local businesses, restaurants, and entertainment in a fun, walkable environment. This exciting development promises to make our downtown more vibrant than ever! More information here.

Woodstock’s Reformation Brewery Cadence Fair is this weekend!

This is a big deal! Get ready for a monumental celebration at Reformation Brewery's Cadence Fair this weekend, marking an incredible 11 years of brewing excellence! With three action-packed days filled with electrifying live music and a showcase of talented makers, this is the event of the year you won't want to miss! Indulge in mouthwatering delights from a variety of local food vendors as we raise our glasses to 11 amazing years—let the festivities begin! You can find the details and breakdown of all of the different times and activities here.

ICYMI:

• A few Halloween festivities for the kiddos this weekend 🎃! Ghouls Night Out in Woodstock, The Jack O’Lantern Jamboree in Canton, and Spooktacular in Ball Ground!

• The Cherokee County School Board has approved the hiring of additional police officers to enhance safety and security across all district schools. This decision reflects the board’s commitment to creating a safer learning environment for students and staff alike. More details here.

• The Superintendent’s Inaugural Elementary School Student Advisory Board kicked off its first meeting with enthusiastic young voices ready to share their ideas and make a difference! This exciting initiative empowers students to engage with school leadership, ensuring their perspectives shape the future of education in our district! Check out who these amazing kiddos are here!

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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO 🤩:

• The Lasting Laugh 😂 this Saturday at The Woodstock Arts Theatre! 🎭

• Jack O'Lantern Jamboree this Sunday at The Mill on Etowah! 🎉👻🐶🎃

EVENTS 🕺💃:

Thursday - 24 Oct

• La Catrina | La Catrina Fest - Halloween Día de Muertos Celebrations | All Day (Live DJ starts at 5:30 PM) | Canton

• Downtown Woodstock (8588 Main St) | Walking Tours - How Downtown Woodstock Revitalized | 6 – 8 PM | Woodstock

• Cherokee County History Center | From the Clay: The Story of Cherokee County's Pottery | 10 AM – 5 PM | Canton

• Reformation Brewery (Canton) | Trivia Night on the Green | 7 – 9 PM | Canton

• Canton City Hall | City Council Meeting | 6 PM | Canton

• The Daily Draft | Trivia - NFL Edition | 7 PM | Woodstock

• Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room | Single Mingle - Decades Trivia! | 6:30 PM | Woodstock

• Rootstock Restaurant & Bar | A Haunted Dinning Experience |  6:30 PM | Woodstock

Friday - 25 Oct

• Downtown Woodstock | Ghouls Night Out (Trick or Treat) | 4-7pm | Woodstock

• Downtown Ball Ground (City Park) | Spooktakular (Family Halloween event) | 5 – 9 PM | Ball Ground

• Reformation Brewery (Woodstock) | Cadence Fair (Bourbon, Beer and Music) | 3 PM – 10 PM | Woodstock

• Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary | Adult Happy Hour | 1:30 – 4:00 PM | Canton

• Cherokee County History Center | From the Clay: The Story of Cherokee County's Pottery | 10 AM – 5 PM | Canton

• Canton Icehouse | Friday – Canton Ice House – Omaha | 7 – 10 PM | Canton

• Halloween Party | 9 PM | Canton

• 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat! | 9 – 10 PM | Holly Springs

• Big Blue Marble Academy Hickory Flat | Trunk or Treat | 7 – 9 PM | Canton

• Woodstock Arts Theatre | Frightfully Funny Improv: Live Comedy Show | 7:30 – 9:00 PM | Woodstock

Saturday - 26 Oct

• Downtown Ball Ground | Zumba in the Park | 8 - 9 AM | Ball Ground

• Reformation Brewery (Woodstock) | Cadence Fair (Bourbon, Beer and Music) | 8 AM – 11 PM | Woodstock

• Olde Rope Mill Park | Fall Festival | 3 PM | Woodstock

• Woodstock Arts Theatre | The Lasting Laugh | 7:30 – 9:00 PM | Woodstock

• Downtown Woodstock | Farm.Fresh.Market | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Woodstock

• Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater | Benefit for Cherokee High School C-Club (Slippery When Wet Bon Jovi Tribute Ban) | 6:30 PM | Woodstock

• Etowah River Park | 2024 Georgia Zombiefest | 5:30 PM | Canton

• Canton Icehouse | Powerlifting America Bourbon and Barbells | Saturday | Canton

• Downtown Ball Ground | Halloween in the Garden | 9 - 12 AM | Ball Ground

• Hobgood Park | Live Like Laken 5K | 8 – 11 AM | Woodstock

• Woodstock | Kurt Wheeler at Cadence Fair | 2 – 3 PM | Woodstock

Sunday - 27 Oct

• Reformation Brewery (Woodstock) | Cadence Fair (Bourbon, Beer and Music) | 12 PM – 9 PM | Woodstock

• The Mill on Etowah | Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree | 2 - 9 PM

• Brown Park | Legacy Church Fall Fest | 1 – 4 PM | Canton

• BridgeMill Athletic Club | BridgeMill Fall Festival | 1 – 3 PM | Canton

• Cherokee County History Center | From the Clay: The Story of Cherokee County's Pottery | 10 AM – 5 PM | Canton

• Bub-Ba-Q | Bub-Ba-Q Sunday Funday Poker! | 4 – 8 PM | Woodstock

• LEANING LADDER | Biscuits, Bagels and Butter, Oh My! | 3:30 – 5:30 PM | Woodstock

LIVE MUSIC 🎶 :

Thursday - 24 Oct

• Truck & Tap Woodstock | Live music Thursdays | 7:30 – 10:00 PM | Woodstock

• Rootstock Restaurant & Bar | Spencer Scott |  6 PM | Woodstock

• River Corner Bistro | Matt Jackson | 6 PM | Canton

• MadLife | Liliac | 8 PM | Woodstock

Friday - 25 Oct

• Reformation Brewery | Cadence Fair - Serpent & Dove| 4 PM | Woodstock

• Reformation Brewery | Cadence Fair - Karaoke Band | 8 PM | Woodstock

• Hacienda Vieja Woodstock Mexican Restaurant | Live Music - ChanceATL | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | Woodstock

• Rootstock Restaurant & Bar | Dylan Kight |  7:30 PM | Woodstock

• River Corner Bistro | Jason Wilkes | 7 PM | Canton

• MadLife | Guardians of the Jukebox | 7:30 PM | Woodstock

Saturday - 26 Oct

• Woodstock Arts Theatre | The Lasting Laugh: October 26th, 2024 | 7:30 – 9:00 PM | Woodstock

• Reformation Brewery | Cadence Fair - Live Music All Day | 10 AM - 11 PM | Woodstock

• Canton Icehouse | Saturday – Canton Ice House | 7 – 10 PM | Canton

• Choate BBQ | Karaoke Saturday | 6 – 9 PM | Ball Ground

• Holly Springs | Holly Springs Harmonies Concert Series (The Sarah Nova Band) | 4 PM | Holly Springs

• Rootstock Restaurant & Bar | Kurt Lee |  7:30 PM | Woodstock

• Downtown Ball Ground | Unplugged Session - Andre Clark | 6 - 8 PM | Ball Ground

• River Corner Bistro | Eric Thomas | 7 PM | Canton

• MadLife | A Tribute to Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson | 6 PM | Woodstock

• MadLife | AC/DC Tribute – Back N Black | 9:45 PM | Woodstock

Sunday - 27 Oct

• Truck & Tap Woodstock | Live music Sundays | 1 – 8 PM | Woodstock

• Canton Icehouse | Funky Blues Kings | 3 – 6 PM | Canton

• Reformation Brewery | Cadence Fair - The Down & Dirty Trio | 12 - 3 PM | Woodstock

• Reformation Brewery | Cadence Fair - Steele Peach Band | 3:30 – 6:30 PM | Woodstock

• MadLife | Yacht Rock Schooner | 3 PM | Woodstock

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