The Rabun Chapter of Trout Unlimited proudly presents
AN ANNUal Celebration of Rivers, Streams, Trout, and Trout Fishing!
Please join us for the 39th Annual
RABUN RENDEZVOUS
“The Rendezvous was unlike anything before or since, a gathering of uninhibited men down from the mountains. The event attracted perhaps a hundred mountain men, their Indian wives, and assorted visiting tribesmen. Amusements included gambling, drinking, storytelling – continuing day and night.”
— The Mountain Men, by George Laycock.
WHEN: Saturday, February 7, 2026.
WHERE: The Rabun County Civic Center, located 201 West Savanah Street, Clayton, GA.
WHO: Everyone! The more the better! Anyone interested in conserving and protecting our cold-water resources, including their families, friends, and all who love cold streams, trout, and trout fishing.
SOCIAL: Doors open at 4:30 pm. The Foxfire Boys will again provide their ‘down home’ style of bluegrass picking and singing for your enjoyment from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. CD’s will be available for purchase.
Raffle and silent auction items will be available for your chance of purchase. We welcome donations of raffle and auction items!
DINNER: A variety of barbeque meats and delicious vegetables and deserts, all made by Blue Hound Barbeque, Dillard GA, will be served at 6:30 pm. It is a serve yourself buffet and you will not leave hungry!
ENTRY COST: Advance ticket sales are $45 for adults and $20 for youth ages 5 through college, or at the door for $50 for adults and $25 for youth ages 5 through college. Advance sales may be made at
https://go.tulocalevents.org/71c306. Cash, check, AMEX,VISA or MasterCard will be accepted at the door.
LODGING: Make lodging reservations on your own. CLICK HERE for a listing of Rabun County hotels.
The 2025 Rabun Rendezvous provided financial support for the following: GA Council Youth Trout Camp; Sponsoring youth to attend Trout Camp; GA Department of Natural Resources Smithgall Woods Conservation Education Program; US Forest Service Kid’s Fishing Event at Tallulah River; Fly-Fishing 101 educational event; Helicopter stocking program; In-stream habitat improvement on a brook trout stream; Casting for Recovery; Fly Fishing for Vets; National TU’s Youth Education, First Cast, Embrace-A-Stream, Griffiths Circle, and Southeast Lands program; and GA Council Conservation fund.
View a photo gallery of the Rabun Rendezvous
“The Rendezvous was unlike anything before or since, a gathering of uninhibited men down from the mountains. The event attracted perhaps a hundred mountain men, their Indian wives, and assorted visiting tribesmen. Amusements included gambling, drinking, storytelling – continuing day and night.”
—The Mountain Men by George Laycock
The Rabun Rendezvous is the annual event of the year for the trout enthusiast in Georgia! It is typically held the Saturday following Martin Luther King Day, at our usual location at the Dillard House in Dillard, GA. Social time starts at 5 o’clock PM. Folks will gather to “pick the pig” and enjoy the rocking chairs on the porch of the Conference Center. There will be snack trays of cheeses, crackers, veggies with dips and fruits. Soft drinks and ice will be available. If you want something stronger, better bring it yourself. (BYOB) There will also be a fire inside to warm your buns. You can expect lots of great items for silent auction and raffle prizes. The Foxfire Boys, with their famous blue grass music, will be there. Then about 6:30 we will dine on fish, chicken and pork with all the side dishes and desserts that have made the Dillard House so famous. It is a serve yourself buffet, so you will not leave hungry. The cost is always reasonable, with a reduced rate for those under the age of 15.
Watch our Facebook page or Tightlines, our monthly newsletter, for more information on the upcoming Rabun Rendezvous. Waa hoo!