Winder Downtown Development Authority

10/06/2026

Congratulations to our prize winners from Barrels & Brews 👏

A big thank you to our downtown Winder businesses that donated prizes for our winners!

Smokin' Po Boys BBQ, Winder, GA., Finished Goods Brew Werks, CASEY'S, Nightshade and Ivy, Bombshell Barber, Framemakers, Le Gabrielle Crepes & Waffles, Night Sky Coffee Roasters, Renasant Bank, and Winder-Barrow Community Theatre

09/28/2026

We’re almost ready for Barrels & Brews! 🍺

Join us Friday, Oct. 2, from 6–9 p.m. at Jackson Plaza for live music, craft b**r from Georgia breweries, free activities and the Oktoberfest Games.

And yes, there are prizes:

🖼️ Framemakers .art — $50 gift cards
💈 Bombshell Barbershop (Ram Alxs Barber) — cut + shave certificates
🧢 Renasant Bank— hats + tumblers
🎭 Winder-Barrow Community Theatre — two tickets, a $30 value

The Oktoberfest Games begin at 7 p.m. and are FREE to play.

Special thanks to Sullins Engineering for supporting Barrels & Brews as an event sponsor.

09/26/2026

Barrels & Brews is coming up Friday, Oct. 2, from 6–9 p.m. at Jackson Plaza — and we have more Oktoberfest Games prizes to show you! 👀

This round of goodies comes from:

🎁 Nightshade and Ivy — $25 gift cards
☕ Night Sky Coffee Roasters — coffee
🛍️ Le Gabrielle Crepes & Waffles — $30 gift cards (3)

The Oktoberfest Games begin at 7 p.m. with the partner sausage toss, b**r stein holding contest and pretzel eating contest.

The games are FREE to play, so come ready to compete — or cheer on your friends!

09/25/2026

Welcome to Downtown Winder, LuminaFit! ✨
The City of Winder was excited to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of LuminaFit, one of the newest businesses to call Downtown Winder home!
LuminaFit is a luxury fitness studio designed specifically for women, offering a welcoming space where movement, strength, confidence, and community come together. From Pilates and yoga to barre, strength training, and dance-inspired fitness, there’s something for women of all ages and fitness levels.
📍 43 N. Jackson Street, Winder, GA 30680
💻 https://www.coachheatherowens.com/luminafit

09/24/2026

What are you playing for at Barrels & Brews? 👀

Join us Friday, Oct. 2, from 6–9 p.m. at Jackson Plaza for Barrels & Brews, featuring live music, craft b**r, free activities and the return of the Oktoberfest Games!

The games begin at 7 p.m., and our Downtown businesses are helping fill the prize baskets. Here’s some of what’s up for grabs:

🍖Smokin' Po Boys BBQ, Winder, GA. — BBQ sauce + T-shirt
🍺 Finished Goods Brew Werks — growler + $15 gift certificate
🍽️ CASEY'S— $15 lunch gift certificate (3)

The partner sausage toss, b**r stein holding contest and pretzel eating contest kick off at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Jackson Plaza.

The games are FREE to play — come ready to compete!

08/28/2026

Welcome to Winder, StartCHURCH!
StartCHURCH is a company dedicated to meeting the needs of pastors, leaders, and church boards that have a vision to make a difference in their community. With the resources, services, and software provided by StartCHURCH, pastors and church leaders can have an easier time establishing their churches and ministries.
📍 19 E Candler St | Winder, GA 30680
💻 www.startchurch.com

08/27/2026

Welcome back to the Bistro Off Broad

08/18/2026

On Friday, September 4th, Barrow Strong: Chalk the Walk will bring our community together at Jug Tavern Park for an evening of remembrance, hope, and healing as we mark the anniversary of Apalachee High School.

From 6–9 p.m., participants will create chalk artwork inspired by hope, unity, remembrance, and strength, turning the walkways of Jug Tavern Park into a community-wide gallery. Guests can walk through the artwork and vote for their favorite designs throughout the evening.

🎨 Chalk art registration is $50, with proceeds benefiting BRANCH and local support services throughout Barrow County. ❤️

📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ 6–9 p.m.
📍 Jug Tavern Park | 139 E. Athens St., Winder

One community. One evening. Countless messages of hope.

08/13/2026

🏴‍☠️ Calling all downtown businesses!
Who’s ready to hand out some candy at Spooktacular: Winder’s Pirate Cove? 🎃🍬
Get your crew together, decorate your space and join us for one of Winder’s favorite community events!
Sign up for a trick-or-treat booth:
https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=51641

07/30/2026

Check out these upcoming City of Winder events

🎉 Save the dates! We've got an exciting lineup of community events coming up in Winder.
🎹 Aug. 7 – End of Summer Bash featuring Andrews Brothers Dueling Pianos
🎶 Sept. 19 – Radio 80's
🍺 Oct. 2 – Barrels & Brews
🎃 Oct. 23 – Spooktacular
🎄 Nov. 20 – Tree Lighting
🎅 Dec. 12 – Christmas Parade & Santa's After Party

We can't wait to see you at Jug Tavern Park and downtown Winder this season! More details at cityofwinder.com/events.