The Band Chickamauga will bring its mix of rock classics and Southern rock favorites to Trion this Saturday as part of the 5th Annual Chattooga River Fest.

The festival will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Trion Recreation Area and will run from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Presented by the Family Crisis Center, Chattooga River Fest celebrates the Chattooga River, outdoor recreation, and community involvement with a full day of family-friendly activities.

Festival highlights include a free family-friendly kayak paddle, a free KidZone, an open mic stage, a cornhole tournament, educational demonstrations and talks, exhibitors, food vendors, kayak raffle tickets, and event merchandise at the Chattooga River Group tent.

Live music will close out the day with The Band Chickamauga performing from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Organizers describe the group as more than an average cover band, with a set list spanning more than 70 years of rock music and a special focus on Southern rock.

The event will take place at the Trion Recreation Area near Park Avenue and Dalton Street. Those using GPS should enter 90 Dalton Street, Trion, Georgia 30753. From U.S. 27, drivers can take Central Avenue at the light, then Allgood Street to Park Avenue and follow signs for parking.

Admission and parking are free. Registration and fees are required for those participating in the cornhole tournament or serving as festival vendors.

Additional information is available through ChattoogaRiverGroup.org and the Chattooga River Group Facebook page.