Tallapoosa Downtown Development Authority

10/07/2026

Ok folks! We need your participation in the 2026 Hat Roberts Chili Cook Off and Country Fair! 🥄🥣👩‍🍳👨‍🍳🥄🥣

We need:
1) 🥣Chili Cook Off Teams
2) 🧶Craft Vendors
3) 🍪 Baked Goods Vendors
4) 🥄 Participants for the Peoples Choice

We will have a children’s activity area and a Halloween Costume Parade is set for 12pm for ages 12 and under.
There will also be the infamous Hat Roberts Chili for purchase from our DDA Group. Cup, bowl, spread, hot dog, or quart!
This event will take place rain or shine!

Please reach out to this page if you need a form for either a chili team or a vendor. The deadline for applications and payment is 10/19.

09/24/2026

Two ribbon cuttings in Tallapoosa tomorrow!! Exciting times to see new businesses open up!

TWO RIBBON CUTTINGS TOMORROW!

Join the Greater Haralson Chamber as we celebrate two Tallapoosa businesses with official Ribbon Cutting ceremonies! We would love to have our Chamber members and community come out to help us welcome and celebrate them.

The Dirty South Sips
📍 119 Head Ave, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM

Leann’s Nostalgic Nook
📍 2160 US Hwy 78, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM

We hope to see you there!

09/19/2026

⛈️⛈️LOCATION HAS MOVED!! ⛈️⛈️Due to the upcoming weather-the concert will take place at the Tallapoosa Civic Center(the old Tallapoosa High School) Please share to get the word out!

It’s that time again! Join us on Head Ave. for the September Summer concert series featuring Jeffery Hulsey and the Monday Night Pickers! They are always a crowd favorite. Pay attention to the date change! September 19th from 7p-9p!

09/09/2026

We are so excited about the Hat Roberts Chili Cook-Off and Country Fair that is coming up on 10/24! Do you think you have the winning chili! Spiciest Chili? People’s Choice? Then use the QR code below to sign up. We are also opening this event up to our crafts vendors. We do have a limited space and we reserve the right to deny applications based on availability and several duplicate vendors. So get your application in early! The application and payment needs to be received by 10/19 noon to reserve your spot! Reach out if you need any additional information or scan the information QR Code below. Also, feel free to challenge folks to enter our cook-off!

08/21/2026

Just a little hype video to get you excited for our upcoming “Hat Robert’s Chili Cook off and Country Fair” that’s heading your way on 10/24! The interview is with last year’s 1st place winner, Randy Robinson, with Steadman Baptist Church! He has issued some challenges and gave some hints on how to get your team up and ready to participate. Pay attention to those that were issued the challenge! We want to have a record turnout this year with our chili cook off participants. Churches, Schools, Fire/Rescue Department, Sheriff’s Department, Police Department, Businesses, Friends, and Family! We will be sharing information for who to contact and how to get your application in for our craft/food vendors and our cook-off team entries soon. Please share to help get the word out! And, Stay Tuned for more information! Want to issue a video challenge?? Hit us up!

08/18/2026

Join us on Thursday, August 20th as we celebrate Dogwood Hills Winery with a Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 PM, followed by Business After Hours until 6:00 PM!

Come help us officially celebrate this wonderful local business while enjoying an evening of networking with fellow Chamber members and community leaders in the beautiful atmosphere of Dogwood Hills Farm & Winery.

Bring your business cards, invite a friend, and make plans to connect, unwind, and support local!

📅 Thursday, August 20th
✂️ Ribbon Cutting: 4:30 PM
🤝 Business After Hours: 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 Dogwood Hills Farm & Winery
1534 US-78, Tallapoosa, GA 30176

07/11/2026

Make plans to attend our next Summer Concert Series with Lucas Smith Music performing tonight!