Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) invites you to save the date for The Big Event. This free one-day festival takes place on Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Oconee Village, located at 1000 Vista Drive in Greensboro, Georgia. 

The event features 120 local businesses, including home builders, remodelers, suppliers and many other companies associated with the industry, such as mortgage, pest control, appraisers and more. In addition to home and garden vendors, The Big Event includes many craft and food vendors. 

A special Kids Zone offers face painting, games and activities for kids. 

The Big event is looking for entertainers and performers; local groups can apply online to perform at The Big Event.

Fees to exhibit range from $75 to $745. Prices vary based on the type of company, and discounts are given to LOABA members. To exhibit, apply online at The Big Event.

Big event sponsors are as follows. Platinum Sponsors include Juturna Water Systems, Landmark Construction and Development, Michael’s Window Treatments, Mosquito Joe and Visit Lake Oconee. Gold Sponsors include Aaron’s Home Tech, Aesthetic Specialty Center, Affinity Outdoor Living, Askew Appliance, BankSouth, Capital City Home Loans, EXIT Realty Lake Country, F&M Bank, FS Detailing and Restoration, Fraser Roofing, Hargray Communications, Gutter Solutions of Oconee, Joe’s Roofing, Lights of Oconee, Netplicity, Oconee Elite, Olde South Design Studios, Pella of Georgia, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Smith Communications, Stoneridge Hardscapes, Truist, Wilhoit Gas Company, Wilson Bryant Air Conditioning, Young Harris Watersports and RV and Youngblood Tractor. 

A must-attend event for families, the purpose of The Big Event is to educate and inform the Lake Oconee Area residents and guests of the products, services and personnel of the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) and to promote its members, suppliers, and associates. For more information, visit The Big Event online.