AN ANNUal Celebration of Rivers, Streams, Trout, and Trout Fishing!
The Rabun Chapter of Trout Unlimited proudly presents
A Celebration of Rivers, Streams, Trout, and Trout Fishing!
Please join us for the 38th 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.” Quote from The Mountain Men, by George Laycock. WHEN: Saturday, January 18, 2025. Note change of date from previous years. WHERE: The Rabun County Civic Center, located 201 West Savannah Street, Clayton, GA. Note change of location from previous years. 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 4:00 pm. The Foxfire Boys will again provide their ‘down home’ style of bluegrass picking and singing for your enjoyment from 5:00 to 6:30 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 desserts, 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! COST: $40 for adults and $25 for youth age 15 and younger. Cash, check, AMEX, VISA or MasterCard are accepted. Pay at the door when you arrive, no advance tickets sales. LODGING: Make lodging reservations on your own. There are no special rates available connected with the Rendezvous. CLICK HERE for a listing of Rabun County hotels. The 2024 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!