10/05/2026
The Hart County Botanical Gardens completes a very successful 2026 Concert in the Garden series this Sunday with Lara Smith and the band Local Honey. Lara, a singer-songwriter from Elberton, Georgia, graduated from Nashville’s Belmont University. With a powerful, bluesy, rock-infused voice, she has performed at iconic Nashville venues like the Bluebird Cafe and was a soloist in the PBS special “Christmas at Belmont.” Lara has co-written many songs and worked as a studio vocalist with various recording studios. A multi-instrumentalist, she plays guitar and keyboards. Lara’s performances span classic rock, country, blues, jazz, and gospel.
This is the 5th concert for the Garden this year. The concert series is a major fundraiser for the Garden. There are many volunteers that help to support the event as well as the Garden, year round. A fall concert in the Amphitheater will be a very family-friendly affair. Join the fun and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Prior to the concert, celebrate the Garden’s 25th anniversary with a stroll through the grounds.
The Garden will open at 5pm, Sunday, October 11th for food pickup and seating. The concert will start at 5:30pm. Tickets are available at hartcogardens.com or through this link https://secure.givelively.org/event/hart-county-botanical-garden-inc/lara-smith-music-concert-in-the-garden-2026-series?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFQd25jWE9uZHJNekdaT1gzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnp2Sw30JlDhHNMC96Z-dVLda4e1yWxD3075hunGpB4JKDPfN2Zg5anVgYSJ_aem_-jYMYQo2A6pbv7YHgrNEHg
Food for sale, from Kim in the Kitchen, is available through this link https://secure.givelively.org/event/hart-county-botanical garden-inc/concert-box-picnic-october-11-2026 and must be ordered by October 8th. The Botanical Garden is a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization and relies upon the generosity of the community, individual donations and grants.
