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Upcoming Events in Braselton & Chateau Elan

Fall & Holiday 2026 Event Calendar

Fall is when Braselton and Chateau Elan truly come alive. Between the farmers market on the Town Green, the free LIVE concert series, the harvest celebration at the winery, and the thunder of Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, there is something on the calendar almost every weekend from September through the holidays. Here is a look at the events we are most excited about, each one sourced from the official town, resort, and racetrack calendars.

As a Chateau Elan resident, I love this stretch of the year. The weather turns crisp, the community gathers more often, and the social calendar fills with a wonderful mix of neighborly traditions and world-class happenings. Whether you live here or are planning a visit, this list is your guide to the season ahead, and it is refreshed as new events are announced. This edition adds the Holiday Lights Trolley Tours, the Veterans Day Historics at Road Atlanta, and the confirmed plan for the antique and artisan market weekend, which moves to the nearby Commerce Civic Center for its fall 2026 edition.

Rows of grapevines at Chateau Elan winery in Braselton Georgia during the fall harvest season

Harvest season at the Chateau Elan winery

Fall & Holiday 2026 Calendar

Mark your calendar.

Every event below is listed with its date and a direct link to the official source so you can confirm details and book ahead.

September

Live Music

LIVE from Braselton Fall Concert Series

Friday evenings, more dates through the fall

7:00 - 10:00 PM

Braselton Town Green

The free, family-friendly LIVE from Braselton concert series returns to the Town Green with live bands, food and drink vendors, and plenty of room for lawn chairs and picnic blankets. It is the kind of easy neighborhood evening that makes a Friday in Braselton feel like a small celebration.

Source: Explore Braselton
Motorsports

USAC Porsche Sprint Challenge & Enduro

September 11 - 13

All weekend

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

Porsche-powered sprint racing and endurance competition take over Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for the weekend. Just minutes from the Chateau Elan gates, it is an easy way to spend a day watching world-class machinery carve through the elevation changes of one of America's most iconic road courses.

Source: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Community Gathering

Cosmic Fest: Anime & Gamer Market

Saturday, September 12

Beginning at 1:00 PM

Braselton Town Green

An immersive anime and gamer market brings pop culture, vendors, cosplay, and the gaming community together on the Town Green. It is a playful, colorful afternoon that gives the square a lively festival energy.

Source: Explore Braselton
Community & Farm Fresh

Braselton Farmers Market

Fridays, September 4 through November 6

Weekly on the Braselton Town Green

9924 Davis Street, Braselton

The farmers market returns to the Town Green every Friday through the season, bringing together North Georgia farmers, artisan bakers, and local craftspeople. It is the kind of relaxed, sun-drenched gathering that makes a Saturday feel like a small celebration, and it runs well into the fall.

Source: Explore Braselton
Resort & Winery

Inside the Cellar: Chef and Winemaker Dinner

Friday, September 18

6:00 PM

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort

An intimate five-course dinner with Executive Chef John Beriker and Executive Winemaker Simone Bergese, set in The Cask Room to kick off Vineyard Fest weekend. Surrounded by the craft of the estate's winemaking, it is a rare way to experience Chateau Elan from the inside.

Source: Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
Motorsports

HSR Classic 10 Hour

September 18 - 20

All weekend

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

The Historic Sportscar Racing Classic 10 Hour brings vintage and historic sports cars to Road Atlanta for a weekend of endurance racing. For enthusiasts, it is a rolling museum of automotive history set against the North Georgia hills.

Source: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Food & Drink

Braselton Brew Fest

Saturday, September 19

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Braselton Town Green

Sample pours from 30-plus Georgia breweries, enjoy live music, food trucks, and lawn games, all on the Town Green. It is a festive way to welcome the cooler weather and a favorite local tradition.

Source: Explore Braselton
Resort & Winery

28th Annual Vineyard Fest

Saturday & Sunday, September 19 - 20

All weekend

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort

The signature harvest celebration at Chateau Elan returns for its 28th year. Two days of unlimited pours of Chateau Elan wines, craft beers and local spirits, chef-crafted bites from the resort's signature venues, live music, and immersive vineyard experiences. Tickets are extremely popular, so book early.

Source: Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
Community & Family

Butterfly Festival at Longwood Park

Sunday, September 20

1:00 - 4:00 PM

Longwood Park, the Braselton area

An afternoon of family-friendly fun celebrating nature, pollinators, and community at Longwood Park. It is a lovely, low-key way to spend a late-summer Sunday with the whole family.

Source: Explore Braselton
Community Celebration

Race Fest Braselton

Wednesday, September 30

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Braselton Town Green

A free community celebration featuring live music, a custom car show, food trucks, kids activities, and giveaways, all on the Town Green. It is a lively evening that brings the whole town out to usher in the fall festivities.

Source: Explore Braselton
Motorsports

Motul Petit Le Mans

September 30 - October 3

10-hour IMSA finale on Saturday, October 3

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

The crown jewel of the Braselton racing calendar. Petit Le Mans closes the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season with a 10-hour endurance race that draws teams and fans from around the world. Race weekend brings an unmistakable energy to the whole area, with hotels full and restaurants buzzing.

Source: Explore Braselton

October

Community Festival

Hoschton Fall Festival

Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4

Friday 3:00 - 10:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Downtown Hoschton

The City of Hoschton hosts a full fall weekend downtown, with festival vendors, a kids zone with carnival rides, and entertainment each evening. Just a short drive up the road from Chateau Elan, it is a classic small-town fall celebration and an easy add to an October weekend.

Source: City of Hoschton
Community Festival

Braselton Medieval Faire

Saturday & Sunday, October 3 - 4

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Medieval Village & Enchanted Forest, Braselton Town Green

Step into the Medieval Village and Enchanted Forest on the Town Green for jousting, artisans, costumed performers, and family-friendly pageantry. It is one of the most imaginative events of the fall and a delight for all ages.

Source: Explore Braselton
Community Festival

Braselton Antique & Artisan Festival

Saturday & Sunday, October 24 - 25

Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Commerce Civic Center, Commerce GA

The beloved antique and artisan market returns for its 22nd annual show, and for the fall 2026 edition it relocates to the nearby Commerce Civic Center just up the road from Chateau Elan. Around 250 vendors bring vintage furniture, farmhouse decor, local art, pottery, antiques, and handmade goods, with free admission and a lively street atmosphere.

Source: Vintage Markets
Resort & Community

Cars of Chateau Charity Car Show

Sunday, October 25

12:00 - 4:00 PM, doors at 11:00 AM

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort

The CE Military Support Foundation hosts its Cars of Chateau charity car show on the resort grounds, with proceeds supporting military families and veterans. Classic and luxury cars lined up against the estate's backdrop make for a beautiful Sunday afternoon with a great cause right in the neighborhood.

Source: CE Military Support Foundation
Motorsports

SCCA American Road Race of Champions

October 30 - November 1

All weekend

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

The SCCA American Road Race of Champions brings amateur road racers from across the country to Road Atlanta for a weekend of wheel-to-wheel competition. It is a racers' event at heart, but the paddock and grandstand access make the weekend fun for spectators too.

Source: SCCA
Community Gathering

Halloween PathParade & Carnival

Saturday, October 31

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Braselton LifePath and Primrose School of Braselton

Decorated golf carts, costumes, carnival games, and 'Tent R Treat' line the LifePath for a family-friendly Halloween morning. It is a warm, whimsical tradition that shows off the community's playful side.

Source: Explore Braselton

November & December

Motorsports

VDCA Veterans Day Historics

Saturday & Sunday, November 7 - 8

All weekend

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

The Vintage Drivers Club of America brings a weekend of classic and historic sports car racing to Road Atlanta, a fitting salute in the days around Veterans Day. Vintage race cars, open paddock access, and the scenic North Georgia setting make it a relaxed way to spend a November weekend at the track.

Source: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Resort & Winery

Wine & Tennis Weekend at Chateau Elan

Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8

All weekend

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort

A resort weekend pairing tennis and wine, hosted with Cliff Drysdale Tennis at Chateau Elan. It is a polished, active way to close out the autumn season at the resort, and the full agenda for this year's edition is listed on the resort's special events page.

Source: Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
Holiday Happening

Celebrate the Holidays in Braselton

Saturday, November 21

10:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Historic Downtown Braselton

The town kicks off the holiday season with a morning parade, a festival and marketplace on the Town Green, food trucks, local entertainment, photos with Santa, live reindeer, and a tree-lighting ceremony. Free to attend and the perfect kickoff to the season.

Source: Explore Braselton
Holiday Happening

Chateau Elan Holiday Season

From Saturday, November 15, through the New Year

Resort holiday programming

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort

The resort turns festive for the holiday season, with its Holiday Escape overnight package available from November 15 into the New Year, plus its beloved annual traditions: tree lighting, the Gingerbread Experience, Cookies with Claus, Breakfast with Santa, and the New Year's Eve celebration. Specific 2026 dates are announced piece by piece, so check the resort's holiday page often.

Source: Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
Motorsports

NASA Southeast Race Weekend

December 5 - 6

All weekend

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

The NASA Southeast region closes its competition season at Road Atlanta with a weekend of club racing across multiple classes. It is a paddock-friendly, approachable way to spend a December weekend at the track.

Source: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Motorsports

24 Hours of Lemons

December 11 - 13

All weekend

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

The 24 Hours of Lemons brings its famously irreverent mix of budget endurance racing, costumes, and chaos to Road Atlanta for a weekend of pure play. For spectators, it is the most fun you can have at a racetrack without driving yourself.

Source: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
Holiday Happening

Holiday Lights Trolley Tours

Daily, December 6 - 23

6:00 - 9:30 PM

Boarding at Pinnacle Bank, Mulberry Park, Braselton

Hosted by the Braselton Visitors Bureau, these sold-out-worthy trolley rides take you on a one-hour tour of the brightest holiday light displays and attractions around town, with complimentary hot cocoa to close the ride. Boarding is at Pinnacle Bank in Mulberry Park, and tours typically sell out, so book ahead online.

Source: Explore Braselton

Everyday experiences worth the drive

Beyond the one-off festivals, the season also brings a steady rhythm of recurring experiences. The winery's signature Chateau Tour & Tasting gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the vineyards and cellars, and daily wine tastings run through the afternoons. Through October 31, the resort's Harvest Season package also pairs an overnight stay with hands-on harvest experiences and an estate Muscadine wine; you can reserve both the tour and the package on the resort's offers page.

A few more seasonal favorites to weave into your fall:

  • An afternoon at the winery tasting room as the vines turn gold.
  • A free Friday night concert on the Town Green as the sun goes down.
  • A round on the fairways while the North Georgia foliage peaks in October.
  • A race weekend at Road Atlanta, minutes from home.
  • A tree-lighting walk through downtown Braselton as the holidays arrive.

However you spend the season, there is always a reason to get out, gather with neighbors, and enjoy the life this community was built around. From tee times to closing times, the calendar is full, and the best part is how much of it is right outside your door.

Life's too short for ordinary weekends, and fall in Braselton is anything but ordinary.

Details can change, so always confirm

Event dates, times, and availability are subject to change. Please check the linked official source for each event before you head out, and book tickets early for the most popular celebrations like Vineyard Fest and Petit Le Mans. This guide was last updated on September 11, 2026, and will be refreshed as new events are announced.

Lisa Harris, REMAX Center luxury real estate agent in Chateau Elan Braselton Georgia
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