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, or visit our "Main Street Toccoa" group on facebook.

Main Street Awards: January 20 at City Hall.

Arbor Day: February 18 in historic downtown.

Meet the Artist Show: February 25-26 in Historic Downtown Toccoa.

A Taste of Toccoa: April 28 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in historic downtown Toccoa. Come taste the flavors of local restaurants and caterers in Stephens County!

National Train Day: May 7 at the Historic Train Depot.

Spring Arts and Craft Show: May 14 in historic downtown.

Sage Market: May 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: June 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.

Sage Market: July 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.

"I Love my Pet Day" - Pet Parade: July 23 from 9:30-11:30 AM on West Doyle Street.

Cinema on Sage - Rango: July 23 at 9 PM on Sage Street.

Back to School Bash: August 6 in downtown Toccoa.

Sage Market: August 13 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 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.

Currahee Military Weekend: September 30 - October 2 in downtown Toccoa.

Sage Market: October 8 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 31 at 10 a.m. in downtown Toccoa.

Toccoa Harvest Festival: October 29-30 in downtown Toccoa. Please contact Sharon Crosby at 706.282.3309 if you are interested in receiving an application.Find out more on the Harvest Fest page.

Christmasfest & Lighting of the Tree: December 2 in downtown Toccoa.

Christmas Sage Market: December 3 at the Market Building on Broad Street.

Christmas Parade: December 3 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