The Rhododendron Festival

Description

Spend a day in the most beautiful part of North Georgia - Hiawassee and the stunning Hamilton Gardens. This magical botanical garden is filled with native wildflowers like trilliums, shooting stars, and trout lilies, and more than 1,500 rhododendrons and native azaleas making it the largest collection in the Southeast! During peak bloom time we will be celebrating our beautiful native flowers with a Rhododendron Festival. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, a plant sale, daily seminars and more! April 11 – May 10, 2026 Open Monday–Thursday: 11am – 3pm, Friday–Sunday: 10am – 4pm Admission: $10 requested donation to help support Hamilton Gardens. Kids 12 & under are FREE!