City of Villa Rica Annual Gold Rush Festival

The City of Villa Rica presents its Annual Gold Rush Festival now in its 39^th year. Villa Rica is home to the first Gold Rush in Georgia in 1826. The annual festival held in downtown Villa Rica at The MILL amphitheater features a 5K marathon beginning at 8 am, parade with a float contest at 10:15 am, lots of craft and food vendors, carnival/games, and live entertainment beginning at 4 pm. Come out and enjoy a full day of fun for the whole family in Villa Rica! Band entertainment begins at 4 pm with four bands including Headlining Band Drivin' N Cryin'! Don't miss it!