The Big Event

A live music stage with a DJ playing tunes between sets kept the crowd entertained last spring at The Big Event’s first appearance at Lake Oconee Church in Greensboro, where it returns on March 21 this year. CONTRIBUTED

A live music stage with a DJ playing tunes between sets kept the crowd entertained last spring at The Big Event’s first appearance at Lake Oconee Church in Greensboro, where it returns on March 21 this year. CONTRIBUTED

LOABA to host The Big Event in March

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Presented by the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA), The Big Event, a free, one-day festival featuring 160-plus local exhibitors, food vendors, and live entertainment, will return on March 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lake Oconee Church in Greensboro.
Last year’s Big Event was held at the business mall off Linger Longer Road opposite Publix, but will be moved to a new home this year at Lake Oconee Church, loated at 1101 Village Park Dr., Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

Last year’s Big Event was held at the business mall off Linger Longer Road opposite Publix, but will be moved to a new home this year at Lake Oconee Church, loated at 1101 Village Park Dr., Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

New location for LOABA Big Event

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) has announced The Big Event, its free, one-day festival featuring local builders, trades, and other Lake Country businesses, will have a new home this year at Lake Oconee Church, 1101 Village Park Dr., Greensboro.
Abigail Jones and MacinaMcLean show off their new face paint designed by Happy Rainbow Creations.

Abigail Jones and MacinaMcLean show off their new face paint designed by Happy Rainbow Creations.

The 2023 "Big Event" goes well

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The 2023 Big Event, hosted by the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) took place Saturday at Lake Oconee Village, with 144 local exhibitors on hand. They included home builders, remodelers and building suppliers, among others involved in the construction industry.
The Big Event coming soon to Greensboro

The Big Event coming soon to Greensboro

The Big Event coming soon to Greensboro

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
The Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) will present The Big Event on March 18, a free, one-day festival featuring 144 exhibitors, including local home builders, remodelers, suppliers, and many other companies associated with the home-and-garden industry, such as property appraisers,...
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