Hartwell Hosts Dam Run, First Saturday Free Concert

And a couple of events are going on in Hartwell this weekend as well, weather permitting.

Saturday morning kicks off with the 35th Annual Lake Hartwell Dam Run at the Big Oaks Recreation Area on theAnderson Highway in Hartwell.  It’s  one of Georgia’s most scenic 5k and 10k Runs. Called  the “Best Dam Run Anywhere”,  it also  features  a one-mile Fun Run.

The Dam Run starts at 8:30 at Big Oaks Recreation Area.   There’s still time to stop by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce office to register or call Judd Bailey at 864-314-4369.

Then Saturday evening the first, First Saturday free concert of the summer months takes place at Hartwell Marina from 7pm -10pm.

Sponsored by AnMed Health and the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority, it’s an evening  by the Lake with live music from the group Borderline.

Come by land or by boat, bring a picnic and a blanket to enjoy the free concert under the stars.