Events

The Leadership Luncheon is a time for community members, business owners, and local leaders to come together for networking, a shared meal, and meaningful conversation. Each luncheon features a guest speaker from our community who shares insight, experience, and perspective on leadership and local impact. It’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and strengthen the relationships that help our community grow.

The Art & Soul Festival is a celebration of creativity, music, and community in the heart of Downtown Villa Rica. Hosted at The Mill Amphitheater, the festival features live music performances, talented artists and makers, delicious food vendors, and a vibrant atmosphere that brings people together. Visitors can explore unique artwork, enjoy local flavors, and experience an afternoon and evening filled with music and creativity. Art & Soul is where culture, community, and creativity come alive.

June Summer Concert  Opener: The Duncan Brothers Headliner: Nashville Nation

Juneteenth Celebration Concert Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks June 19, 1865, the day when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved people were free—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued. Today, Juneteenth is recognized as a day to honor freedom, reflect on African American history and culture, and celebrate resilience, progress, and community. This year, Villa Rica will observe this day with a community concert. We look to grow and expand this celebration in years to come!

Thomas Dorsey Festival

July Summer Concert Opener: Girls Night Out Headliner: Let’s Sing Taylor

Leadership Luncheon at the VPLEX The Leadership Luncheon is a time for community members, business owners, and local leaders to come together for networking, a shared meal, and meaningful conversation. Each luncheon features a guest speaker from our community who shares insight, experience, and perspective on leadership and local impact. It’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and strengthen the relationships that help our community grow.

August Summer Concert  Opener: Sucker Punch Headliner: Night Train

Gold Rush Festival The Gold Rush Festival is Villa Rica’s annual celebration of the city’s rich gold mining heritage and vibrant community spirit. Each year, thousands of visitors gather in historic Downtown Villa Rica to enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and entertainment throughout the day. Inspired by Villa Rica’s role in Georgia’s early gold discovery, the festival brings together history, culture, and local creativity in one unforgettable event. Whether you're exploring handcrafted goods, enjoying live performances, or experiencing the charm of downtown, the Gold Rush Festival is a tradition that celebrates the heart and history of Villa Rica.

Leadership Luncheon at VPLEX The Leadership Luncheon is a time for community members, business owners, and local leaders to come together for networking, a shared meal, and meaningful conversation. Each luncheon features a guest speaker from our community who shares insight, experience, and perspective on leadership and local impact. It’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and strengthen the relationships that help our community grow.