The Real Inside Buford

Stonehedge Garden Club of Buford presents An NGC Standard Flower Show "Literary Escapades"
2024-10-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-05 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Spout Springs Library, 6488 Spout Springs Rd., Flowery Branch, GA, 30542, United States
The Stonehedge Garden Club of Buford invites everyone to attend the NGC Standard Flower Show, “Literary Escapades.”
The flower show will be on Friday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spout Springs Public Library at 6488 Spout Springs Rd., Flowery Branch GA 30542.
The members of the Garden Club were given a specific book on which they must base their garden show entries. There will be several different categories where members will be competing to take home first place in those categories. The entries will stretch the imagination for floral interpretations of great literary works.
The event is free to attend! Everyone is welcome.
Stonehedge Garden Club Garden Show

Buford Homecoming Day Parade 2024
2024-10-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Buford Arena, 2795 Sawnee Ave, Buford, GA, 30518, United States
Buford’s annual Homecoming Day Parade will be on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, starting at 3 p.m. at the Buford Arena, 2795 Sawnee Avenue, Buford GA 30518. The parade will travel Sawnee Avenue towards East Main Street. It will turn left onto East Main Street and proceed down Main Street through the heart of Buford’s Historic Main Street before ending at South Lee Street.
Come out and show your Buford spirit!
Streets intersecting the parade route will be shut down prior to the start of the parade and will reopen as the parade passes each street.

Taste of Buford & Buford Basketball Season Opener
2024-11-06 17:00 - 20:30 | Buford Arena, 2795 Sawnee Ave, Buford, GA, 30518, United States
Join us for a night filled with tasty food from over 20 local restaurants, season-opening games for Buford boys and girls basketball teams, a 3-point contest, teacher showdowns and giveaways. The event will be held on Nov. 6 at the Buford Arena at 2795 Sawnee Ave in Buford, Ga. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Over 20 local restaurants are bringing their delicious food that people can sample. Buy a ticket for $20 and you will receive 20 tickets to exchange for food from these local restaurants. Your tickets can be shared with family and friends.
Catch the Buford girls basketball team take on Commerce at 5:30 p.m. and the Buford boys basketball team versus Seckinger at 7 p.m.
The event will also feature three-point shootouts, teacher showdowns and giveaways.

A few of the local restaurants participating are Rico’s World Kitchen, Bare Bones Steakhouse, Off the Rails Mexican Cantina, The Brunch Apothecary, Oy!, Main Street Deli, Aqua Terra Bistro, Italian Pizza Pie, Brightside Cafe, Ted’s Montana Grill, Bubba’s 33, Diesel Tap House, Fish Tales, Buford Station Creamery and more.
Proceeds from the event help fund the basketball program.
Purchase tickets at bufordbasketball.com/taste-of-buford/

Buford Holiday Festival and Parade
2024-12-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Buford Amphitheatre, 301 East Main Street, Buford, GA, 30518, United States
The Buford Business Alliance presents the 2024 Buford Holiday Festival and Parade on Saturday, December 7 along Buford’s Historic Main Street! The parade starts at 9 a.m. and the festival is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out to see Santa and do some holiday shopping.
SPONSORS AND VENDORS: The BBA is now accepting applications for event sponsors and festival vendors. Sponsorships and vendor spots are limited!
Food vendors: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=23723
Non-profits: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=23724
Non-food vendors (Buford Business Alliance Member): https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=23725
Non-food vendors (Non-Buford Business Alliance Member): https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=23726
Available Sponsorships:
Silver Sponsorship: https://www.eventeny.com/events/sponsor/application/?a=mhhgmtwl-8017
Bronze Sponsorship: https://www.eventeny.com/events/sponsor/application/?a=mhhgmtwl-8017
Bounce House Sponsorship: https://www.eventeny.com/events/sponsor/application/?a=brzwhfdq-8019
Caricature Sponsorship: https://www.eventeny.com/events/sponsor/application/?a=ssmnhjhz-8021
PARADE INFORMATION: The Holiday Parade will begin at 9 a.m. at 554 West Main Street (Tannery Row) and travel east along Main Street going through the heart of Downtown Buford before ending at South Hill Street. Parade participants will be throwing out candy so bring a bag to put your loot! Santa is rumored to appear! Parking is available up and down Main Street and the Buford Parking Deck on Moreno Street. Free Admission!
Interested in participating in the parade? It is free to participate. Fill out the application below and you will be notified if you are approved.
https://forms.gle/bXHWHyZ9Zfny379v9
FESTIVAL INFORMATION: The Holiday Festival starts at 10 a.m. at 301 East Main Street in front of the mansions and the Buford Amphitheater Park. The parade will end where the festival begins. The festival will feature close to 100 vendors and food trucks/concessions as well as musical and dance performers on the amphitheater stage, a kids’ zone with bouncy houses, photos with Santa, giveaways and more! Free Admission! Parking is available along Main Street and the Buford Parking Deck.
In case of inclement weather, the festival and parade will move to Saturday, December 14 with the same times and locations. Follow the Buford Business Alliance on Facebook for the latest information.
Proceeds from the event allow the Buford Business Alliance to sponsor school groups and events, fund scholarships for Buford HS seniors, and sponsor various other non-profits committed to improving the lives of the residents of the Buford, GA area and beyond. #BBAGivesBack

Buford Corn Maze's Season of Lights
2024-12-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Buford Corn Maze, 4470 Bennett Road, Buford, GA, United States
The Buford Corn Maze has extended the fun by finding its holiday spirit. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in December, people can load up into their vehicles or catch a hayride to view the all-new Christmas-themed lighted forest and maze. Be dazzled by over 18 acres of brilliant light displays.
The attraction is a steal at only $20 per vehicle and is open Friday – Sunday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Also available is the Scream Zone for those wanting a little more excitement for their holidays.
On select dates in December, Santa and a petting zoo will be available.
At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, the Buford Corn Maze will be featuring dazzling fireworks.
So break out the warm blankets and Bring out the whole family to drink some hot chocolate and make delightful memories that will keep you warm all winter long.
The Buford Corn Maze is located at 4470 Bennett Road in Buford, Ga. Check them out online at bufordcornmaze.com.

Buford Corn Maze's Season of Lights and Fireworks
2024-12-21 18:00 - 22:00 | Buford Corn Maze, 4470 Bennett Road, Buford, GA, United States

Brightside Cafe Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration
2025-01-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Brightside Cafe, 554 W. Main St., Buford, GA, 30518, United States
Come out and help Brightside Cafe celebrate as they hold their official Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening. The day of fun is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The festivities include:

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Red carpet introduction of the Brightside Crew!
Speed painting by Miss Empire of the South
A DJ
Brightside Hat Bar
And more fun things for kids!
PLUS, don’t forget to try one of their beverages whether it’s a hot or iced coffee, espresso, latte, mocha, frappe, hot chocolate and more, all made with love by the Brightside Crew.

Buford Little League Opening Day Parade - Greater Buford Athletic Association Baseball and Softball
2025-03-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Various Locations
The Greater Buford Athletic Association’s youth baseball and softball spring league will have their opening day on Saturday, Mar. 8. To kick off opening day, all of the teams participating in the spring season will participate in the Opening Day parade. The parade kicks off at 8 a.m. at the Buford Church of God parking lot. It will turn left out of the parking lot onto South Lee Street and then turn right onto Main Street. The parade will make its way east along Main Street until it reaches Sawnee Avenue, where it will turn right. The parade will end at the ballfields on Sawnee Avenue.
Come out and show your support for the boys and girls participating in this year’s league!
Streets along the parade route will be closed to ALL traffic at 7:45 a.m. until the parade is completely finished.

32nd Annual Little Miss Buford and Miss Sweetheart of Georgia Pageant
2025-03-22 | Buford High School, 2455 Buford Highway, Buford, GA, 30518, United States
The Little Miss Buford and Miss Sweetheart of Georgia Pageant was established in 1993. Based in Buford, Georgia, we are an affordable and natural pageant that strives to make every contestant feel unique. It serves as a fundraiser for the Buford High School Band of Wolves music program and is an event that the community can enjoy, support, and empower these young ladies as they develop life-long skills of poise and self-confidence.
The Little Miss Buford Pageant is open to all girls who are ages 0-18 and attend Buford City Schools or live full-time at a Buford City mailing address. Miss Sweetheart of Georgia Pageant is open to all girls who are ages 0-18 living in Georgia.
The 32nd Annual Little Miss Buford and Miss Sweetheart of Georgia Pageant will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Buford High School Performing Arts Center. The address for our location is 2455 Buford Highway, Buford, Georgia 30518.
Registration deadline is midnight on March 1, 2025. Sign up here:
https://form.jotform.com/lmbpageant/entryform

More information can be found at www.littlemissbufordpageant.com
NOTE: BCSS will be enforcing the Clear Bag Policy at the Performing Arts Center for guests.

2025-12-06 09:00 - 15:00 | Buford Amphitheatre, 301 East Main Street, Buford, GA, 30518, United States
Join us for the 2025 Buford Holiday Festival & Parade! 🎅🐾

There’s still time to participate in the day’s fun.

🛒 Sign up to be a vendor during the festival.
🎁 Show your community support by being a sponsor.
🎺 Get a group together, whether it is a business, civic group, church group, school group, or subdivision. Get dressed in your festive best, and enter the parade. It’s free to enter, and the most festive parade entry will win a trophy, a cash prize, and a year’s bragging rights as Buford’s Most Festive!
🐕 Do you have a festive pup? Enter them in the Paws & Claus Holiday Dog Costume Contest. It’s free to enter, and they could win a prize!

This year’s event has something for everyone!

🎅 Enjoy:
🎁 Free photos with Santa
🎉 A festive holiday parade through Main Street
🍔 Tasty food trucks
🛍️ Shopping with local vendors🎶 Live performers
🐶 The Paws & Claus Holiday Dog Costume Contest
🎈 A free kids zone with a bounce house, games & giveaways!

* Festival begins at 10 a.m. at 301 East Main Street and ends at 3 p.m.

* Performances will begin at 10:30 a.m. on the Amphitheater Stage.

* Paws & Claus Holiday Dog Costume Contest is at 1:45 p.m. on the Amphitheater Stage.

Volunteers needed!

For more information or to sign up, visit the event’s website on Eventeny.

The 2025 Buford Holiday Festival and Parade is presented by the Buford Business Alliance and the City of Buford.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!
