Regardless of the season, Chateau Elan offers countless activities and adventures to fill any itinerary. Wellness, exploration, fitness, rejuvenation — it's all within reach at our North Georgia escape. From sunrise yoga or fireside s'mores, we invite you to explore all our unique experiences during your stay. If you can't find what you're looking for here, just ask.
Make a weekend of America’s birthday at Chateau Elan with an itinerary full of special events and activities. From barbeque and brats to sparkling wine and sparklers, the holiday weekend all culminates with a brilliant fireworks display on Sunday night, July 2nd, on the Chateau lawn. Book now, before space runs out, to turn your Fourth of July holiday into a luxury, destination vacation.
Fourth of July: Weekend Spectacular
We are celebrating the 4th of July all weekend long with an array of special drinks, menus, decor, and more throughout the entire resort. In addition to all our regularly scheduled events and activities, the resort will also have the following programs available:
__•_Pool Party, Daily, 11AM – 6PM. Dive into a weekend of special 4th of July themed drink specials, popsicles, beach balls, and pool games. Plus, our house DJ will be spinning music for the 4th of July holiday. Open to overnight guests only.
__•_Patriotic Cocktail Crawl, Daily. Available during restaurant hours. Chateau’s Patriotic Cocktail Crawl includes five different hand-crafted patriotic cocktails, located throughout the property: Versailles, Louis’ House of Bourbon, Marc Bar & Restaurant, Paddy’s Irish Pub, & Le Soleil Pool Bar, will have specialty crafted cocktails available for guests throughout the holiday weekend. Complete the crawl and be entered to win an overnight stay at Chateau Elan! See Front Desk for details; open to registered overnight guests.
__•_Live Music, Friday-Saturday, 7PM – 11PM. From acoustic musings to electric vibes, Chateau Elan is excited about our curated lineup for our 4th of July Weekend Spectacular. Join us throughout the property, from Paddy’s Irish Pub to Louis’ House of Bourbon to Le Soleil Poolside Bar, for live music.
__•_Chateau Fourth of July Cookout, Sunday, July 2, 5PM – 9PM. Join us in front of the Winery on Sunday as we smoke and serve a Fourth of July feast. Guests can enjoy a Summer Salad, Brisket Carving Station, Korean Style Grilled Chicken, Grilled Snapper, and more. Picnic tables will be available for dining. Advance reservations required. $65 per adult, $32.50 per child 6-11, tax not included.
__•_Independence Day Fireworks, Sunday, July 2, 9PM (dusk). Enjoy a private fireworks display at dusk to celebrate Independence Day; open to registered overnight guests only. No outside food, beverage, or coolers will be allowed.
__•_Tours & Tastings, Daily. It wouldn’t be Chateau Elan without our award-winning wine. All weekend long, take a guided tour of our iconic winery, winery vat, and production rooms to learn how we get from grape-to-glass.
__•_Fireside S’mores, Daily, 5PM – 11PM. Starting at dusk, come huddle around the ambiance of an open fire and indulge in one of our favorite traditions— creating delicious s’mores, toasted just to your liking. S’mores kits are available for purchase at Le Petit Café or from the Front Desk for $12. Fire pits are located throughout the property: Le Petit Patio, Pool Deck, outside the Winery, Sarazen’s Bar and Grille.
__•_Braselton’s 4th of July Fireworks, Tuesday, July 4th, Dusk – 10PM. Just a hop, skip, and jump from Chateau Elan, celebrate July 4th with a patriotic fireworks show in Downtown Braselton! Downtown Braselton is located approximately 3.5 miles from the main resort. Additionally, spectators can enjoy live music, kid-friendly activities, food trucks, and more.
