Visit Villa Rica, GA

05/21/2026

Just around the corner!

05/15/2026

Join us in Downtown Villa Rica for an evening of music, culture, community, and celebration as we honor Juneteenth — a powerful day of freedom, history, and unity.
Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, fellowship, and a vibrant atmosphere at
The Mill Amphitheater
Friday, June 19, 2026
6PM–10PM
Downtown Villa Rica
Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=46271

05/15/2026

Join us in Downtown Villa Rica for an evening of music, culture, community, and celebration as we honor Juneteenth — a powerful day of freedom, history, and unity.
Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, fellowship, and a vibrant atmosphere at
The Mill Amphitheater
Friday, June 19, 2026
6PM–10PM
Downtown Villa Rica
Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=46271

05/08/2026

Exciting news from Villa Rica's Pine Mountain Gold Museum! ⛏️✨
After five years of in-house construction, research, and creative development, we are thrilled to unveil several brand-new and expanded exhibits! Here's a sneak peek at what's waiting for you:
🏺 New Archaeology Display: Discover the fascinating ongoing fieldwork that helps us understand the history of Villa Rica and Pine Mountain. Learn how archaeological discoveries are reshaping our interpretation of local gold mining and industrial history!
💎 Georgia Mineral Showcase: Explore the geological diversity of our state and its importance to commerce and industry.
🦴 Rare & Atypical Specimens: Get up close with incredible items formed outside the traditional rock cycle, including 10,000-year-old mammoth ivory and Trinitite — a mineral glass formed during the 1945 Trinity atomic test!
⚙️ Industrial Minerals: Refreshed and relocated, this exhibit explores the everyday materials that power modern life, from basic construction to advanced technologies.
🐉 Fictional Minerals Expanded: One of our most popular attractions just got bigger! Check out new visitor-requested specimens inspired by literature, film, and folklore. Science meets storytelling!
📸 New Local History Program: We're launching an initiative to connect the community with its own stories. We'll be collecting and sharing photographs, artifacts, and memories to preserve our region's rich heritage. Details on how to participate coming soon!
Come see what's new and experience the next chapter of the Pine Mountain Gold Museum. We can't wait to share it with you!
📞 For more information, contact us directly at 678.480.1445.

05/07/2026

Looks like the market is still on for tonight!

THIS THURSDAY from 4PM-7PM we will have our FIRST Market at the Mill Farmers Market!! Please come out and support all of our local vendors!! Want to sign up to be a vendor? We are still accepting applications for the season! https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=44125

Back Porch Brew • Sister Eboniques • Butterfly Boutique • Carr’s From Scratch Bakery • Emmerse • Cindi’s Cosmic Crunch • Good for You Farms, LLC • Grace Alan Home • Cookie Hustler • Magpie Hollow • Pressed Roots Juice • R&R Custom Creations • Sweet Creations by Candi • Ginger G, LLC. • Hillbilly Farm, LLC • NYC Essentials Skincare • Kimmy Crafts • Willow & Wheat Bakery Co. • VR Nutrition

Food Trucks :
Tacos La Catrina
hat's My Dawg, LLC, Brew Cuties

*** We will have Market at the Mill Canvas Tote Bags for the FIRST 3 purchases at each vendor, one per person please. ***
We will also have lawn games and kids activity books!

05/07/2026

Important information regarding tonight’s market so stay tuned.

THIS THURSDAY from 4PM-7PM we will have our FIRST Market at the Mill Farmers Market!! Please come out and support all of our local vendors!! Want to sign up to be a vendor? We are still accepting applications for the season! https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=44125

Back Porch Brew • Sister Eboniques • Butterfly Boutique • Carr’s From Scratch Bakery • Emmerse • Cindi’s Cosmic Crunch • Good for You Farms, LLC • Grace Alan Home • Cookie Hustler • Magpie Hollow • Pressed Roots Juice • R&R Custom Creations • Sweet Creations by Candi • Ginger G, LLC. • Hillbilly Farm, LLC • NYC Essentials Skincare • Kimmy Crafts • Willow & Wheat Bakery Co. • VR Nutrition

Food Trucks :
Tacos La Catrina
hat's My Dawg, LLC, Brew Cuties

*** We will have Market at the Mill Canvas Tote Bags for the FIRST 3 purchases at each vendor, one per person please. ***
We will also have lawn games and kids activity books!

05/04/2026

THIS THURSDAY from 4PM-7PM we will have our FIRST Market at the Mill Farmers Market!! Please come out and support all of our local vendors!! Want to sign up to be a vendor? We are still accepting applications for the season! https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=44125

Back Porch Brew • Sister Eboniques • Butterfly Boutique • Carr’s From Scratch Bakery • Emmerse • Cindi’s Cosmic Crunch • Good for You Farms, LLC • Grace Alan Home • Cookie Hustler • Magpie Hollow • Pressed Roots Juice • R&R Custom Creations • Sweet Creations by Candi • Ginger G, LLC. • Hillbilly Farm, LLC • NYC Essentials Skincare • Kimmy Crafts • Willow & Wheat Bakery Co. • VR Nutrition

Food Trucks :
Tacos La Catrina
hat's My Dawg, LLC, Brew Cuties

*** We will have Market at the Mill Canvas Tote Bags for the FIRST 3 purchases at each vendor, one per person please. ***
We will also have lawn games and kids activity books!

05/01/2026

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04/22/2026

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Downtown Villa Rica

12/01/2025

It’s that time of year again!

Winter Wonderland Train starts December 3rd, 2025 - TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!

Winter Wonderland Train returns to Pine Mountain Gold Museum every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night from December 3rd to December 20th (except dates closed for the holiday) 2025. The annual ride features over 11 miles of lights condensed into our 1 mile scenic railway and is a very popular regional family attraction.

The train leaves every 20 minutes (3 trains per hour.) Gates open at 5pm, and the first train departs at 5:40pm. Each trip takes approximately 20 minutes including loading and unloading. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time.

The train will run every night at the scheduled time unless there is inclement weather. In the event of a weather related cancellation, refunds will be issued automatically.

The Pine Mountain Fire Ring will have a bonfire every night. Make sure to try our handcrafted gourmet s’mores which you can cook at the fire ring. Santa is available at specific times and on specific dates. S'mores kits are $5.50 (+tx) each and are purchased at the ticket booth. Meet and greet with winter themed characters each night (character availability and times varies.)

All train tickets are $13 (+ tax.) Reservations are not required but are highly recommended. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/pmgm-2/25WW

Pine Mountain Gold Museum is located at 1881 Stockmar Road in Villa Rica, near Mirror Lake. You may visit Pine Mountain Gold Museum for more information.