Sail into summer at the Hiawassee DDA’s 4th Annual FUN-Draiser featuring A1A - The Official & Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show!

On July 18, 2026, we’re taking Towns County straight to paradise. Doors open at 5:30pm and the concert kicks off at 7pm. It will be an evening of classic island vibes and feel-good Buffett energy!

This isn’t just a concert — it’s an experience. Kick back island-style with food trucks, browse a huge silent auction, try your luck with our wine pull, and throw your fins up for a 50/50 raffle.

Two ticket tiers help you choose your version of paradise:

🌴 General Admission – bring your flip-flops and enjoy the island breeze.

🌺 VIP Tables – six premium seats closest to the stage, a delicious charcuterie board, two bottles of wine, and complimentary water/tea/lemonade. It’s basically a “Cheeseburger in Paradise” level upgrade… minus the cheeseburger (but trust us, the food trucks have you covered).

And here’s the best part: every ticket sold helps us grow the Paris Business Center, Hiawassee’s new hub for entrepreneurship and community innovation. The PBC is a thriving small business center and incubator where our region’s businesses can test ideas, attend workshops, and find the support they need to succeed. When you party with us, you’re fueling local jobs, expanding resources for small business owners, and helping this revitalized historic building shine in the heart of downtown. Now that’s a reason to raise a glass!

A1A brings the authenticity, energy, and beach-party magic that venues nationwide call a 10 out of 10, “pure escapism,” and “an experience!” If you’re ready for an unforgettable night on island time, grab your tickets now, because it’s always 5 o’clock in Hiawassee on July 18th.

Fins up — we’ll see you at the FUN-Draiser!

LASER LIGHT SHOW

JULY 25

KIDS ACTIVITIES 5 - 9 P.M. (kids 12 and under free)

LASER SHOW AT 9:45 P.M.

HANNAH HARPER

Hannah Harper embarked on her musical journey at just 9 years old. Growing up in

Southeast Missouri, she was part of a family steeped in the rich traditions of bluegrass

gospel music, with the legacy of Bob Lewis and The Bob Lewis Family as her foundation.

This musical heritage, passed down through generations, set the stage for Hannah's early

exposure to music.

Traveling with her family, The Harper Family, honed her musical talents and developed a

profound passion for songwriting and music ministry. Taking a position as worship leader

at a small church in Missouri brought a new chapter in her life — it’s where she met her

husband, Devon. They married in 2018 and soon began building a family. Now a mom of

three little boys, Hannah and Devon live a quaint life in a little white house in the woods,

balancing family, faith, and music.

Now an aspiring songwriter, Hannah combines years of performing experience with her

unique personal insights. Her music often reflects her life's journey, including her heartfelt

tribute to motherhood in the song “String Cheese.” While balancing musical aspirations

with the joys and challenges of raising a family, Hannah remains committed to authenticity

and excellence in her craft.

Hannah is poised to make a significant impact as she steps into her solo career, eager to

explore new opportunities and continue her artistic journey.

EDGAR LOUDERMILK BAND

Edgar Loudermilk is a two-time, back to back winner of SPBGMA's “Bass Fiddle Performer of the Year." He is also

the winner of the 2024 Josie Music Awards “Bass Player of the Year.” Edgar Loudermilk’s signature voice, award-

winning bass skills, and songwriting have become his trademark, garnering over 50 industry awards and

nominations. Edgar Loudermilk’s distinctive and powerful vocals cut to the heart of a song, while the band’s stellar

musicianship provides a firm musical foundation.

In addition to touring and performing for over twenty years, Edgar Loudermilk has experienced great success as a

songwriter. To quote Edgar, "I see songwriting as much of a calling as singing. Songwriting is a big part of it for

me. Playing and singing is great fun and a good time, and

we love the audiences, but the art of crafting words and

music into a song is very rewarding."

Numerous songs written and performed by Edgar

Loudermilk have been chart topping songs on Bluegrass

Today’s Top Songs of the Year, as well as on Bluegrass

Unlimited’s Top Songs. In addition, several of Edgar

Loudermilk’s songs have also been recorded by other award-

winning artists within the bluegrass genre.

Prior to stepping out with his own band in 2015, Edgar

Loudermilk experienced a long tenure of performing with

three of the most notable bands within the bluegrass

industry. Edgar performed and toured with GRAMMY®

award winner Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, with the award

winning band Marty Raybon & Full Circle, and the multi-

award bluegrass powerhouse Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme

Out.

In addition to touring and songwriting, Edgar Loudermilk’s

festival production company, Edgar Loudermilk Music

Productions, produces and promotes bluegrass festivals

throughout the midwest and the southeast.

The Edgar Loudermilk Band tours coast-to-coast and throughout Canada. Currently, the band can be followed at

www.edgarloudermilk.com, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. The Edgar Loudermilk Band

records on the Pinecastle Recording Company label.

WWW.EDGARLOUDERMILK.COM

Edgar Loudermilk Band

Publicist:

Terri Grannis 616-260-3032

Zellie’s Opry House Productions & Promotion

[email protected] or

[email protected]

Edgar Loudermilk Band

Peter is ready to perform some of his biggest hits from his legendary pop band Herman's Hermits. See him take on the Anderson Music Hall Stage at 7pm!

Multi-platinum Quartz Hill Records’ Joe Nichols is one of country music’s most-lauded recording artists. A 21st century traditionalist, Nichols is an artist who is both timely and timeless – one who has racked up more than TWO BILLION cumulative audio streams/views including a half-dozen No. 1 singles and ten Top 10 hits with a sound that blurs the boundaries between country music's past and present. It's an approach that has earned Nichols three GRAMMY nominations, a CMA award, an ACM trophy, a CMT “Breakthrough Video of the Year” Award as well as multiple gold and platinum-certified records. Nichols’ additional honors include awards from Billboard, Radio & Records and Music Row Magazine as well as a New York Times “Best-Albums-of-the-Year” nod. The celebrated star has appeared on national media programs ranging from the ACM Presents: Superstar Duets in CBS primetime to The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The View, Entertainment Tonight and Austin City Limits. He also made his big screen debut in the feature film Murder at Yellowstone City.

Nichols’ 11^th career studio album, Honky Tonks and Country Songs, is available now across all digital retailers and streaming partners. The first single from the album, “Better Than You,” is a Top 40 hit and rising at U.S. Country Radio.

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour

More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in independent film The Price, James Dupré. The Country Music Hall of Fame member’s long-time touring band rejoins “Hoss,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013. The show will consist of Dupré and the band performing all of his iconic number ones including “On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Three Wooden Crosses.” Randy Travis will make a special appearance, engaging with the audience and taking part in the show. Please note:While he will not be singing, his presence will make for an unforgettable experience.VIP passes are available in most markets that include a meet and greet with the country icon, himself. “We are incredibly excited to be back on the road and give Randy’s fans a chance to hear his music live again, and who better to sing his many hits than James Dupré?” said Mary and Randy Travis. Always wanting to please his fans, and not willing to give up creating despite the after-effects of the stroke, the long-time Grand Ole Opry star stunned the world by releasing two songs newly created with the use of advanced technology over the past two years, “Where That Came From” and “Horses in Heaven.” For more information about the More Life Tour and everything Randy Travis, please visit www.RandyTravis.com.

Over 3 Million records sold, 1.8 Billion global streams, and 5 GRAMMY® Nominations. Crowder's first solo album, Neon Steeple, debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, was named iTunes 2014 Christian Album of the Year, garnered multiple radio hits, two GRAMMY® nominations for “Come As You Are” and “Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains), a Grand Ole Opry debut, a Dove Award and numerous K-LOVE Fan Award Nominations. American Prodigal, his GRAMMY® nominated follow-up album, released in 2016, landing at No. 1 on the Christian & Gospel Album Chart, No. 3 on the Digital Albums Chart, No. 5 on Billboard's Top Album Sales Chart and No. 12 on the all-genre, Top 200 Billboard Chart. The song “All My Hope” brought Crowder a No. 1 radio single, in addition to two Top 10 singles prior to that from American Prodigal. His third project, I Know A Ghost, hit No.1 yet again on the Billboard Top Christian Albums Chart, while also earning his fourth GRAMMY® nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Album. Following in the footsteps of his previous releases, Crowder's fourth studio album, Milk & Honey (6.11.21), debuted at No.1 on the Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums Chart, bringing about a record-breaking year of music for the Texarkana-native upon its arrival. Nominated for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 2021 Dove Awards, the project's lead single-turned-smash hit, “Good God Almighty,” not only peaked at No.1 at Christian radio, but it also sat atop the Billboard Christian Songs Chart for five consecutive weeks and landed Crowder his first No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. Continuing the success, the album's sophomore single, “In The House,” became Crowder's fourth No.1 radio single in February 2022 and the project's third single “God Really Loves Us” garnered a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song. Crowder's latest release is his first Christmas album Milk & Cookies: A Merry Crowder Christmas. With recent press highlights including GMA, Fox & Friends, Wall Street Journal, PEOPLE Magazine, SPIN, American Songwriter and many more.

Georgia Mountain Fair Pro Rodeo, September 5 - 6, 2026 at 8pm (Gates open at 6 pm) Join us Labor Day Weekend for a Rodeo! Enjoy the best bucking horses, bulls, world class contestants from all over the United States and Canada, and the top of the line specialty acts! This is a family event that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat with live entertainment! Admission: $25 - Ages 6 years and up (Children 5 & under Free)

2026 Show Schedule:

Thursday, September 17th

12:30pm - Doors Open

4pm-5pm - Gene Watson

5pm-6pm - Intermission

6pm-7:30pm - Dailey & Vincent

8pm-9:30pm - Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Friday, September 18th

12:30pm - Doors Open

2:30-3:30 - The Kody Norris Show

4pm-5pm - Lonesome River Band

5pm-6pm - Intermission

6pm-7:30pm - Dailey & Vincent

8pm-9:30pm - Rhonda Vincent

Saturday, September 19th

12:30pm-Doors Open

2:30pm-3:30pm - Wyatt Ellis

4pm-5pm - Seldom Scene

5pm-6pm - Intermission

6pm-7:30pm - Dailey & Vincent

8pm-9:30pm - Ricky Skaggs

2026 Show Schedule:

Thursday, September 17th
12:30pm - Doors Open
4pm-5pm - Gene Watson
5pm-6pm - Intermission
6pm-7:30pm - Dailey & Vincent
8pm-9:30pm - Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Friday, September 18th
12:30pm - Doors Open
2:30-3:30 - The Kody Norris Show
4pm-5pm - Lonesome River Band
5pm-6pm - Intermission
6pm-7:30pm - Dailey & Vincent
8pm-9:30pm - Rhonda Vincent

Saturday, September 19th
12:30pm-Doors Open
2:30pm-3:30pm - Wyatt Ellis
4pm-5pm - Seldom Scene
5pm-6pm - Intermission
6pm-7:30pm - Dailey & Vincent
8pm-9:30pm - Ricky Skaggs

“That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century, delivering rock, blues

and boogie on the road and in the studio to millions of devoted fans. With iconography as distinctive

as their sound, ZZ TOP is virtually synonymous with beards, hotrod cars, spinning guitars and that

magic keychain, all of which transcend geography and language.

It was in Houston in the waning days of 1969 that ZZ TOP coalesced from the core of two rival

bands, Billy Gibbons’ Moving Sidewalks and Frank Beard and Dusty Hill’s American Blues. Their

third album, 1973’s Tres Hombres, catapulted them to national attention with the hit “La Grange,”

still one of the band’s signature pieces today. Eliminator, their 1983 album was something of a

paradigm shift for ZZ TOP. Their roots blues skew was intact but added to the mix were tech-age

trappings that soon found a visual outlet with such tracks as “Sharp Dressed Man” and “Legs” on

the nascent MTV. It was one of the music industry’s first albums to have been certified Diamond,

far beyond Gold and Platinum and a reflection of US domestic sales exceeding 10 million units.

As a touring entity, they’ve been without peer over the past five decades, having performed

before millions of fans on four continents and have been the subject of their own Grammy-

nominated documentary titled That Little Ol’ Band From Texas. The band’s line-up of the

bearded Gibbons and Hill and Beard, who ironically is clean shaven, remained intact for more

than 50 years until Dusty’s passing. When Dusty temporarily departed the tour in the summer of

2021, it was a given that Elwood would be the perfect choice to stand in for Dusty until he could

return. But Dusty’s return was not to be, and Elwood continues to handle the bass duties for the

band now and into the future.

The elements that keep ZZ TOP fresh, enduring and above the transitory fray can be summed up

in the three words of the band’s internal mantra: “Tone, Taste and Tenacity.”. As genuine roots

musicians, they have few peers. Their influences are both the originators of the form – Muddy

Waters, B.B. King, et al – as well as the British blues rockers and Jimi Hendrix who emerged the

generation before ZZ’s ascendance.

They have sold hundreds of millions of records over the course of their career, have been officially

designated as Heroes of The State of Texas, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (by

Keith Richards, no less) and have been referenced in countless cartoons and sitcoms. They are

true rock icons and, against all odds, they’re really just doing what they’ve done. ZZ Top abides!

Package Details:

VIP1 - ZZ Top Front Row Premium Ticket Package

(1) Front Row ticket

ZZ Top merchandise - exclusive to VIP packages

Limited edition ZZ Top 2026 Concert poster

Package Details:

VIP2 - ZZ Top Gold Premium Ticket Package

(1) Second Row ticket

ZZ Top merchandise - exclusive to VIP packages

Limited edition ZZ Top 2026 Concert poster

Package Details:

VIP3 - ZZ Top Gold Premium Ticket Package

(1) Ticket located in the first 15 rows of the venue

Limited edition ZZ Top merchandise - exclusive to VIP packages