Toccoa Celebrates National Train Day

The City of Toccoa joined with Amtrak in celebrating the 2010 National Train Day on May 8, 2010 with a special event at the historic train depot in downtown Toccoa. Mayor Bob Troup, city officials, and citizens welcomed the train as it stopped in Toccoa on its way to Atlanta at 6:15 a.m. AM630 WNEG Radio broadcasted the event live.

Amtrak's Crescent Line travels through more states – including the District of Columbia – than any other Amtrak route. Offering daily service, the 1,377 - mile route travels from New York’s Penn Station to the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in 30 hours, stopping in 33 communities along the way.

Photos from the 33rd annual Toccoa Harvest Festival in downtown Toccoa.

See pictures of the Main Street Costume Parade.

Downtown Toccoa is the place to be. With over 20 annual events planned each year, historic downtown Toccoa has something to enjoy all year round.

In the Spring, don't miss A Taste of Toccoa. This annual event draws about 10,000 people to sample food from area restaurants.

In the Summer, shop for crafts and fresh baked goods at Sage Market and locally-grown produce at the Farmer's Market each Wednesday and Saturday in the Market building on Broad Street. At night, bring your chair to Sage Street and watch a film at Cinema on Sage.

In the Fall, take the preschoolers to gather candy from downtown businesses at the Costume Parade. You'll also want to enjoy the Harvest Festival, featuring unique hand-crafted items.

In the Winter, take in the sights and sounds of the holiday season at ChristmasFest, and be sure to catch some candy from the floats at the Christmas Parade, featuring Santa.


Photos from "Cinema on Sage" Kung Fu Panda "

This year's Cinema on Sage brought to Toccoa three great films on a massive 30 foot screen. The first film of the year was "Kung Fu Panda," followed by "Journey to the Center of the Earth" on July 10 and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" on August 7. Plans are already underway for next year's events. Check back with us soon.

Photos from "A Taste of Toccoa"

Please call Toccoa Main Street special Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby at 706.282.3309 or email if you would like more information about events held in Main Street Toccoa.
 
 

The Stephens County Market offers handcrafted, home baked, and locally grown items.

Events in Toccoa: For more information about Toccoa events, check out our calendar page, download a copy of our events brochure, or visit our "Main Street Toccoa" group on facebook.

Sage Market: June 12 at the Market Building on Broad Street. The Stephens County Farmer's Market will be using the building each Saturday. Find out more on the Market page.

Sage Market: July 10 at the Market Building on Broad Street. The Stephens County Farmer's Market will be using the building each Saturday. Find out more on the Market page.

Cinema on Sage - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: July 16 at sunset on Sage Street.

Cinema on Sage - Blind Side: August 6 at sunset on Sage Street.

Back to School Bash: August 7 in downtown Toccoa.

Red Rage: August in downtown Toccoa.

Sage Market: August 14 at the Market Building on Broad Street. The Stephens County Farmer's Market will be using the building each Saturday. Find out more on the Market page.

Sage Market: September 11 at the Market Building on Broad Street. The Stephens County Farmer's Market will be using the building each Saturday. Find out more on the Market page.

Currahee Military Weekend: October 1-3 in downtown Toccoa.

Sage Market: October 9 at the Market Building on Broad Street. The Stephens County Farmer's Market will be using the building each Saturday. Find out more on the Market page.

Costume Parade: October 29 at 10 a.m. in downtown Toccoa.

Toccoa Harvest Festival: November 6-7 in downtown Toccoa.

Christmasfest & Lighting of the Tree: December 3 in downtown Toccoa.

Christmas Sage Market: December 4 at the Market Building on Broad Street.

Christmas Parade: December 4 in downtown Toccoa.

Heart and Soul Bus Tour

Heart and Soul: This Spring, Toccoa hosted 50 state leaders during the Heart and Soul Bus Tour. Participants were treated to a unique look into Toccoa's history.

National Train Day: Toccoa also celebrated National Train Day this year, as it was Amtrak's Crescent Line's 30th birthday.

Volunteer Appreciation: City Commissioners recognized the volunteers who give their time to the city.



Connie Tabor, Director

92 N. Alexander Street

P.O. Box 579

Toccoa, GA 30577

Phone: 706.282.3269 or
706.282.3232