Name: Brunch, Bows & New beginnings
Start: 2026-12-02T13:00:00-05:00

Join us for a festive afternoon filled with brunch and happiness. While here, come take a tour of our beautiful community!

Local Event: Brunch, Bows & New beginnings

Gwinnett County

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Buford

Georgia

Brunch, Bows & New beginnings

Join us for a festive afternoon filled with brunch and happiness. While here, come take a tour of our beautiful community!

After a two-year hiatus, the <a href="https://www.bufordtrailofterror.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Buford Trail of Terror</a> is back and more bloodcurdling than ever with a new address along the shores of Lake Lanier. From its new location at 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, the haunted house SLASH open-air experience and its 50 restless spirits will rattle guests' nerves as they pass through 13 spine-tingling scenes. Joining its signature cavalcade of psycho clowns, the lakeside setting inspired new creatures, like pirates, vikings, mermaids, sirens, and more. The first night of frights for the 2026 season kicks off Friday, September 25, and runs rampant on select nights through Saturday, November 7.
Regular admission to the Buford Trail of Terror is $34.99 for individuals and $24.99/person for groups of 15 or more. For those who wish to purchase a fast pass, admission is $64.99 for individuals and $49.99/person for groups of 15 or more. Lanier Islands Resort gate entry is included in the admission price for those who <a href="https://bufordtrailofterror.com/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">purchase their tickets online</a>. 
The <a href="https://www.bufordtrailofterror.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Buford Trail of Terror</a> will be open:
<ul><li>Friday, September 25 and October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight</li><li>Saturday, September 26 and October 3 and 10 from 8 p.m. to midnight</li><li>Saturday, October 17 from 6 p.m. to midnight</li><li>Saturday, October 24 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.</li><li>Sunday, October 25 from 8 p.m. to midnight</li><li>Saturday, October 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.</li><li>Sunday, November 1 and Saturday, November 7 from 7 to 11 p.m.</li></ul>






The Buford Trail of Terror adds fireworks to the mix on October 24 and on Halloween, October 31, it’s the only night when guests are allowed to wear costumes – for which the best costume will be awarded. On select evenings during the season, kids can enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and meet the monsters between 6-8 p.m., and on “Glow Nights,” the lights go off, and the blue lights go up for a supercharged scary experience. Live entertainment will vary each night from tunes spun by DJ Smiles to a performance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller to a monster mosh pit with a metal rock band.

Local Event: Buford Trail of Terror

Buford Trail of Terror

After a two-year hiatus, the Buford Trail of Terror is back and more bloodcurdling than ever with a new address along the...

Lanier Islands Resort

Get ready for a weekend filled with the songs, stories, and hit songwriters who bring them to life. Legendary Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell will headline the inaugural <a href="https://www.lanierislands.com/special-events/songwriter-festival/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Songwriters at the Lake Music Festival</a> at Lanier Islands Resort November 13-15, 2026. Presented by Ingles, the three-day festival will bring acclaimed Southern songwriters – including Randall Bramblett, Jimmy Hall, Joanna Cotten, and two dozen additional artists to the resort for a can’t-miss musical weekend. 
As the trees reflect fiery shades of red, orange, and gold on the waters of Lake Lanier, Leavell and his fellow musicians will play host to a series of events on multiple stages throughout the Islands – including two headliner lakeside concerts on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14. The Friday show will feature the Drew Parker Band, while the Saturday show will feature Chuck Leavell and Friends. to celebrate the legacy of songwriters and invest in Georgia’s next generation of music creators, the festival will allocate a portion of its proceeds to the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, the Jarrard Burch Songwriter Foundation, and other worthy charities.
Festival passes are just $129 and include resort gate fees and access to songwriter performances throughout the three-day festival. For those unable to attend all three days, a $49 wristband grants the wearer access to all Friday shows and a $69 wristband grants access to all Saturday shows. Tickets and wristbands&nbsp;can be purchased at <a href="https://www.SongwritersATL.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.SongwritersATL.com</a>, and overnight reservations can be made online at <a href="https://www.LanierIslands.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.LanierIslands.com</a> or by calling 770-945-8787. Nightly rates start at $209, and resort fees will be waived for festival goers. Lanier Islands Resort is 45 miles north of Atlanta at 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford. From lakeside views to live performances, this weekend is designed to keep the music going from morning until night. Come for the songs. Stay for the stories.

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Songwriters at the Lake Music Festival

Get ready for a weekend filled with the songs, stories, and hit songwriters who bring them to life. Legendary Rolling Stones...

Lanier Tech

Join us for a festive celebration featuring handmade, artistic, and artisan gifts perfect for the holiday season. The event includes special attractions like Santa, the Elf Corner shopping zone for children, and engaging children's crafts.

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Cumming

23rd Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival

Join us for a festive celebration featuring handmade, artistic, and artisan gifts perfect for the holiday season. The event...

Get ready for a weekend filled with the songs, stories, and hit songwriters who bring them to life. Legendary Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell will headline the inaugural <a href="https://www.lanierislands.com/special-events/songwriter-festival/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Songwriters at the Lake Music Festival</a> at Lanier Islands Resort November 13-15, 2026. Presented by Ingles, the three-day festival will bring acclaimed Southern songwriters – including Randall Bramblett, Jimmy Hall, Joanna Cotten, and two dozen additional artists to the resort for a can’t-miss musical weekend. 
As the trees reflect fiery shades of red, orange, and gold on the waters of Lake Lanier, Leavell and his fellow musicians will play host to a series of events on multiple stages throughout the Islands – including two headliner lakeside concerts on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14. The Friday show will feature the Drew Parker Band, while the Saturday show will feature Chuck Leavell and Friends. to celebrate the legacy of songwriters and invest in Georgia’s next generation of music creators, the festival will allocate a portion of its proceeds to the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, the Jarrard Burch Songwriter Foundation, and other worthy charities.
Festival passes are just $129 and include resort gate fees and access to songwriter performances throughout the three-day festival. For those unable to attend all three days, a $49 wristband grants the wearer access to all Friday shows and a $69 wristband grants access to all Saturday shows. Tickets and wristbands can be purchased at <a href="https://www.SongwritersATL.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.SongwritersATL.com</a>, and overnight reservations can be made online at <a href="https://www.LanierIslands.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.LanierIslands.com</a>
or by calling 770-945-8787. Nightly rates start at $209, and resort fees will be waived for festival goers. Lanier Islands Resort is 45 miles north of Atlanta at 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford. From lakeside views to live performances, this weekend is designed to keep the music going from morning until night. Come for the songs. Stay for the stories.

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