The Barnhardt Event Center

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

An Evening with EG Kight
On Friday, June 13 at 7:00 PM, the Barnhardt Event Center welcomes one of the South's most beloved performers, EG Kight.

Known as "The Georgia Songbird," EG has spent decades entertaining audiences across the United States and around the world with her powerful voice, masterful guitar playing, and unforgettable storytelling. Her musical roots run deep through gospel, country, southern rock, and blues, creating a sound she proudly calls "country-flavored southern fried blues."

Before becoming an internationally recognized blues artist, EG shared stages with country legends including George Jones, Conway Twitty, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Merle Haggard. Along the way, she also performed with and alongside blues greats such as B.B. King, Koko Taylor, Taj Mahal, Hubert Sumlin, and Pinetop Perkins.

Whether you love classic country, southern rock, blues, gospel, or Americana, EG's show offers something special. Her concerts blend heartfelt originals, fan-favorite covers, rich Southern storytelling, and the kind of authentic musicianship that can only come from a lifetime on the road. Audiences consistently praise her warm personality, engaging stage presence, and the way she makes every show feel like a gathering of old friends.

From southern rock grooves to soulful blues ballads and country classics, EG Kight delivers a performance that speaks to the heart of Southern music.

Friday, June 13 • 7:00 PM
Barnhardt Event Center
Tickets: $25 (link to tickets in comments below.)

Come experience why EG Kight has earned more than 20 music industry award nominations and remains one of the most respected voices in roots music today. This is more than a concert—it's a journey through the sounds and stories of the American South.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to our Tourism Partner of the Month, Battlefield Books and Gifts!
2864 Lafayette Road
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
706-891-4944

05/30/2026

Looking for the perfect place to host your next event? The historic Barnhardt Event Center is more than just a venue—it's a place where memories are made. Originally built in 1904 as the Old Post Gymnasium, this beautifully restored space continues to serve the Fort Oglethorpe community as a gathering place for celebrations, meetings, and special occasions.
Whether you're planning a wedding, baby shower, reunion, birthday party, concert, fundraiser, business meeting, class reunion, or community event, The Barnhardt offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with historic charm and modern convenience.
From intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, we would love to help bring your vision to life.
📍 2978 Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
📞 423-605-2087
🌐 Visit our website for rental information and availability.
The Barnhardt Event Center — where community, history, and celebration come together.

05/29/2026

🎶 An Evening with EG Kight🎶
Join us Saturday, June 13, at 7:00 PM at the Historic Barnhardt Event Center for a special solo performance by award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist EG Kight.
A Georgia Music Legend Award winner and recipient of 22 Blues Music Award nominations, EG has performed on stages around the world and has had her original songs recorded by other artists. Known for her powerful vocals—often compared to Eva Cassidy and Phoebe Snow—EG delivers every song with heart, soul, and authenticity.
Enjoy an intimate evening featuring the songs she wrote, fan favorites, masterful guitar playing, and the funny stories that have made her a beloved performer wherever she goes.
🎟 Tickets are $25 and may be purchased on our website or at The Post General Store.
📍 Historic Barnhardt Event Center
🗓 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 7:00 PM
Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of Georgia's finest musical treasures up close and personal!

05/29/2026

Beat the summer heat and join us indoors for the Post Exchange Craft Show at the Historic Barnhardt Event Center in Fort Oglethorpe!
We’re now accepting vendors for a fun day of shopping, handmade goods, art, crafts, boutique items, baked treats, and more. Set up in our air-conditioned indoor space and connect with the community while showcasing your business.
Vendor applications can be found under Events on our website. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who served our country.
Our building—the historic former post gym used by soldiers during World War I and World War II—stands as a living reminder of those who once trained, gathered, and passed through this very place on their way to defend freedom around the world.
As part of the legacy of Fort Oglethorpe, we invite the community to reflect, remember, and give thanks to all who served and sacrificed. May we never forget the courage, dedication, and commitment of those who came before us and helped secure the freedoms we enjoy today.

05/23/2026

There’s something special about hearing a song the way it was born—just a voice, a guitar, and the story behind it.
EG Kight brings that moment to life at the Barnhardt Event Center on June 13 at 7PM. In this reel, she performs her original song “Coming Down with the Blues,” a reminder that every lyric starts somewhere real—sometimes in joy, sometimes in heartbreak, always in truth.
This is songwriting up close: no filter, no distance—just the craft of turning life into music.
Come experience the songs the way they were written. #