SWAN Drive-In Theater & Diner
Step back in time and experience a cinematic adventure under the stars. www.SwanDriveIn.com In 1949, Jack Jones, Sr.,
Berinice Kiker Tilley, and W.H. Mr. Jones.
Visit our Diner before the movie and try our CarHop service during the movie.
๐ธ๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ต๐๐ข๐ ๐
๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐ด ๐ ๐๐๐๐ 1955! Tilley, Jr. (known as "H" Tilley) purchased the Rialto and Royal Theatres, Blue Ridge, Ga. from Willard and Betty Mowbray. Shortly after the purchase, Bernice sold her interest to Jack and "H". The Rialto Theatre had been built in 1946 and 1947 and shortly after it was completed, the old Royal Theatre was closed and movies were shown only at the new Rialto. Mowbray had come to Blue Ridge in the late twenties or early thirties and had started showing movies in the brick building located on West Main Street where the fire department is now located. Mowbray showed movies in this building until he built the Royal Theatre on East Main Street, this theatre was small and could only seat around 200 people, as the area grew the seating capacity was too small and the new Rialto was built that could seat 500 people. The Rialto was built on East Main Street in the same block the old Royal theatre was located. At the time Jack and "H" purchased the theatres the Royal had been closed and only the Rialto was in operation. There was no television in Blue Ridge at this time and the movie going crowd was so large they opened the Royal Theatre again and showed movies at both places. The price of a ticket was .32 for adults and .15 for children. At the Saturday matinees, adult tickets were .25 and .10 for children. In 1955 Jack and "H" built the Swan Drive In Theatre that is located on 651 Summit Street, Blue Ridge, Ga. Building this drive-in was a real challenge. Locating a piece of property large enough that was suitable for a drive-in theatre would turn into a big problem. The first property purchased for the drive-in was on E. First Street where Blue Ridge Supply and several other buildings are now located. They would be forced to build a tall fence on the street side of this property to keep the car lights from shining on the screen, they were advised by engineers that the property was not suitable. The City Of Blue Ridge owned a large area of property known as the Willingham Circle and they were able to lease several acres from the City, on which, to build a drive-in theatre. The property they leased had large gullies, hills and valleys that had to be graded. The grading was much more than had been expected and several times they almost gave up. They considered quitting as it was such a large job, after they started the grading they hit slate rock and dynamite was the only thing that could move it. The grading was done by Mr. Raleigh Hembree, a local man that was an expert at his work whom encouraged them to keep on trying. After the land was graded, wired for the speakers, paved, the concession stand and the box office built, there was another LARGE problem. The screen tower would have to built on the ground and then raised in parts. There was not a crane any nearer than Atlanta that was big and tall enough to lift the screen tower. A crane large enough to lift it was found at Atlanta Steel Erectors, many of the construction workers and 'lookers-on" held their breath as this job was completed. The cost of the crane was one hundred dollars. This drive in theatre was the beginning of the real growth of Blue Ridge. People came from miles around to see movies on a large screen. WHY THE DRIVE-IN THEATRE WAS NAMED SWAN
During World War 11, Mr. Tilley was stationed in England part of the time before being sent into The Omaha Beach Landing in the Normandy Invasion, while in England he admired the Swans swimming on the lakes and ponds. They were so beautiful and peaceful he suggested this name "Swan" for the new drive-in. Jones also liked the name as it was short and would be easy to use a neon sign with. This is why the drive-in was named "SWAN". Jones served in the Marines before World War 11. During the first part of the World War 11, he was stationed in Panama helping build an Air Force Base, next he helped in the construction of an Air Force Base in West Palm Beach Florida. Jack Jones Sr. and W.H. Tilley, jr. operated these theatres until 1959 when Mr. Tilley sold to Mr. The Swan Drive-In is still operating and is one of four Drive-In theatres left in the state of Georgia. The old Royal Theatre is still standing on East Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. and has been converted into Doctor's Offices. the Rialto Theatre was partially burned in 1963 and has been re-built as a Retail store. History page written by Blanch Tilley and approved by Mrs. Jack Jones.
03/30/2026
๐โญ๐ฅWED-SUN PREMIER OF ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ and ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ DOUBLE FEATURE๐ฅโญ๐
Drive-in season is officially HERE! Bring the family out for an unforgettable night under the stars and experience this larger-than-life adventure the way it was meant to be seen - on the biggest screen in North Georgia!
๐ Opening Wednesday, April 1st!
๐ฅ Yoshi Egg Hunt!
๐ Limited collectible Mario merch available!
โ ๏ธ This event may sell out - arrive early!
๐ซ No outside food or drink - supporting the diner keeps the projectors rollinโ and the screens glowinโ!
๐ฟ SHOWING ๐พ๐ฌ๐ซ 4/1 through ๐บ๐ผ๐ต 4/5
6:00 - Ticket Gate and Diner open
8:10 *SUNSET* - ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ (PG)
10:00 - ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ (PG)
๐ฅจEVENT DINER SPECIALS: Yoshi Eggs (fried cookie dough), Luma Flashing Floats, Bowser Burgers (a little hot)!
๐คฉAdmission Include BOTH Movies: Adults $10, children 3-11 $5, two and younger FREE, and $5 per vehicle.
๐๏ธCOMING SOON:
๐๏ธApril 23rd: Grease and Saturday Night Fever RETRO WEEKEND!
๐๏ธApril 30th: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Premier!)
๐๏ธMay 14th: Top Gun and Top Gun Maverik 40th Anniversary!
๐๏ธMay 21st: The Mandalorian & Grogu (Premier!)
๐๏ธJune 4th: Masters Of The Universe! (Premier!)
03/23/2026
๐๐งโ๐THU-SUN: ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ and ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ DOUBLE FEATURE๐ช๐ฑ
It's officially drive-in season! Come on out to see Project Hail Mary, with a whopping 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, on the big screen! Then, should the mood strike you, stick around for the epic slasher Scream 7! It is an evening of fun and adventure under the stars!
๐ป๐ฏ๐ผ 3/26, ๐ญ๐น๐ฐ 3/27, ๐บ๐จ๐ป 3/28, ๐บ๐ผ๐ต 3/29
๐ฟ 6:00 - Ticket Gate and Diner open
๐ฟ 8:00 *SUNSET* - ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ (PG13)
๐ฟ 10:45 - ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ (R)
๐ฅจSPECIALS: Alien Flashing Floats and Deep Space Dough Pods!
๐คฉOne film, or both, for one low price: Adults $10, children 3-11 $5, two and younger FREE, and $5 per vehicle.
๐๏ธCOMING SOON:
๐๏ธApril 1st: Super Mario Galaxy! (Premier!)
๐๏ธApril 23rd: Grease and Saturday Night Fever RETRO WEEKEND!
๐๏ธApril 30th: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Premier!)
๐๏ธMay 14th: Top Gun and Top Gun Maverik 40th Anniversary!
๐๏ธMay 21st: The Mandalorian & Grogu (Premier!)
๐๏ธJune 4th: Masters Of The Universe! (Premier!)
03/17/2026
๐๐งโ๐๐ฐ๏ธTHU-SUN: ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ (Premier) and ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ DOUBLE FEATURE๐ฐ๏ธ๐งโ๐๐
Be among the first to see the premier of Project Hail Mary on the big screen - with a special ADVANCE SHOWING on Thursday! Then, the adventure continues with Crime 101! It is an evening of fun and adventure under the stars!
๐ป๐ฏ๐ผ 3/19, ๐ญ๐น๐ฐ 3/20, ๐บ๐จ๐ป 3/21, ๐บ๐ผ๐ต 3/22
๐ฟ 6:00 - Ticket Gate and Diner open
๐ฟ 8:00 *SUNSET* - ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ (PG13)
๐ฟ 10:45 - ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ (R)
๐คฉOne film, or both, for one low price: Adults $10, children 3-11 $5, two and younger FREE, and $5 per vehicle.
๐๏ธCOMING SOON:
๐๏ธApril 2nd: Super Mario Galaxy! (Premier!)
๐๏ธApril 23rd: Grease and Saturday Night Fever RETRO WEEKEND!
๐๏ธApril 30th: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Premier!)
๐๏ธMay 14th: Top Gun and Top Gun Maverik 40th Anniversary!
๐๏ธMay 21st: The Mandalorian & Grogu (Premier!)
๐๏ธJune 4th: Masters Of The Universe! (Premier!)
03/09/2026
๐ธ๐ฌTHU-SUN: ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (Premier) and ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ DOUBLE FEATURE๐ฌ๐ฆ
Come on out this weekend to watch Hoppers, with a whopping 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, on the biggest screen in North Georgia! Then, the adventure continues as Judy and Nick return in the highly anticipated sequel Zootopia 2! It is an evening of fun under the stars that the whole family is sure to enjoy!
๐ป๐ฏ๐ผ 3/12, ๐ญ๐น๐ฐ 3/13, ๐บ๐จ๐ป 3/14, ๐บ๐ผ๐ต 3/15
๐ฟ 6:00 - Ticket Gate and Diner open
๐ฟ 7:55 - ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (PG)
๐ฟ 9:50 - ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ (PG)
๐คฉOne film, or both, for one low price: Adults $10, children 3-11 $5, two and younger FREE, and $5 per vehicle.
๐ฅจSPECIALS: Swamp Splash Flashing Floats, Beaver Bites Pretzels, and Dough Hoppers (Fried Cookie Dough)!
๐๏ธCOMING SOON:
๐๏ธMarch 19th: Project Hail Mary and Crime 101! (Premier!)
๐๏ธApril 2nd: Super Mario Galaxy! (Premier!)
๐๏ธApril 23rd: Grease and Saturday Night Fever RETRO WEEKEND!
๐๏ธApril 30th: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Premier!)
๐๏ธMay 14th: Top Gun and Top Gun Maverik 40th Anniversary!
๐๏ธMay 21st: The Mandalorian & Grogu (Premier!)
๐๏ธJune 4th: Masters Of The Universe! (Premier!)
03/02/2026
๐ธ๐ฌTHU-SUN: ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (PREMIER) and ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ DOUBLE FEATURE๐ฌ๐ฆ
Be among the first to see the premier of Hoppers on the big screen this weekend - with a special ADVANCE SHOWING on Thursday! Then, the adventure continues as Judy and Nick return in the highly anticipated sequel Zootopia 2! It is an evening of fun under the stars that the whole family is sure to enjoy!
๐ป๐ฏ๐ผ 3/5, ๐ญ๐น๐ฐ 3/6, ๐บ๐จ๐ป 3/7, ๐บ๐ผ๐ต 3/8
๐ฟ 5:30 - Ticket Gate and Diner open
๐ฟ 7:00 - ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (PG)
๐ฟ 8:55 - ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ (PG)
๐คฉOne film, or both, for one low price: Adults $10, children 3-11 $5, two and younger FREE, and $5 per vehicle.
๐ฅจSPECIALS: Swamp Splash Flashing Floats, Beaver Bites Pretzels, and Dough Hoppers!
๐๏ธCOMING SOON:
๐๏ธMarch 19th: Project Hail Mary and Crime 101! (Premier!)
๐๏ธApril 2nd: Super Mario Galaxy! (Premier!)
๐๏ธApril 30th: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Premier!)
๐๏ธMay 14th: Top Gun and Top Gun Maverik 40th Anniversary!
๐๏ธMay 21st: The Mandalorian & Grogu (Premier!)
๐๏ธJune 4th: Masters Of The Universe! (Premier!)
02/24/2026
๐ก๏ธ๐ดโโ ๏ธ๐ชTHU-SUN: ๐๐๐๐ (1991) and ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (1995) DOUBLE FEATURE๐ฒ๐ด๐
Get ready for adventure, imagination, and nonstop family fun under the stars! First, relive the swashbuckling magic of Hook as Peter Pan returns to Neverland for an unforgettable adventure. Then hold onto your seats as Jumanji unleashes jungle chaos during a very unpredictable board game!
๐ป๐ฏ๐ผ 2/26, ๐ญ๐น๐ฐ 2/27, ๐บ๐จ๐ป 2/28, ๐บ๐ผ๐ต 2/29
๐ฟ 5:30 - Ticket Gate and Diner open
๐ฟ 7:00 - ๐๐๐๐ (1991 - PG)
๐ฟ 9:30 - ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (1995 - PG)
๐คฉOne film, or both, for one low price: Adults $10, children 3-11 $5, two and younger FREE, and $5 per vehicle.
๐ฅจSPECIALS: Neverland Hot Chocolate, Food Fight Funnel Cakes, Bangarang Burgers, and Jungle Juice Flashing Floats!
๐๏ธCOMING SOON:
๐๏ธMarch 5th: Hoppers and Zootopia 2! (Premier!)
๐๏ธMarch 19th: Project Hail Mary and Crime 101! (Premier!)
๐๏ธApril 2nd: Super Mario Galaxy! (Premier!)
๐๏ธApril 30th: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Premier!)
๐๏ธMay 14th: Top Gun and Top Gun Maverik 40th Anniversary!
๐๏ธMay 21st: The Mandalorian & Grogu (Premier!)
๐๏ธJune 4th: Masters Of The Universe! (Premier!)
More at www.SwanDriveIn.com
02/17/2026
๐๐๏ธโ๐จ๏ธ๐ฝFRIGHT NIGHT 2026: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฝ๐๏ธโ๐จ๏ธ๐
We only show horror movies twice per year and when we do we go all out! Prepare for a night of pure sci-fi terror as FRIGHT NIGHT takes over the drive-in with a chilling triple feature: The Thing, Markiplier's 2026 blockbuster Iron Lung, and the iconic Event Horizon! This marathon is not for the faint of heart!
๐ป๐ฏ๐ผ 2/19, ๐ญ๐น๐ฐ 2/20, ๐บ๐จ๐ป 2/21, ๐บ๐ผ๐ต 2/22
๐ฟ 5:30 - Ticket Gate and Diner open
๐ฟ 7:00 - ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ (1982 - R)
๐ฟ 9:00 - ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ (2026 - R)
๐ฟ 11:15 - ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (1997 - R)
๐คฉAny film, or all, for one low price: Adults $10, children 3-11 $5, two and younger FREE, and $5 per vehicle.
๐ฅจSPECIALS: Fright Night Funnel Cakes and Cosmic Flashing Floats!
๐๏ธCOMING SOON:
๐๏ธ2/26 - 3/1: Hook and Jumanji (The classics!)
๐๏ธ3/5 - 3/8: Hoppers and Zootopia 2! (New release!)
More at www.SwanDriveIn.com
02/10/2026
โค๏ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐'๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐โค๏ธ
The perfect Valentine's date night is at the drive-in this weekend! Cozy up under the stars with your special someone! Weโre showing Titanic and Ghost, two timeless love stories that will tug at your heartstrings. Love is in the air, and on the big screen!
๐Surprise your Valentine with your couple's photo on the biggest screen around! Book now: https://swandrivein.com/my-valentine-photo/
๐ป๐ฏ๐ผ 2/12, ๐ญ๐น๐ฐ 2/13, ๐บ๐จ๐ป 2/14, ๐บ๐ผ๐ต 2/15
๐ฟ 5:30 - Ticket Gate and Diner open
๐ฟ 6:45 - ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (1997 Classic Remastered in 4K - PG13)
๐ฟ 10:00 - ๐๐๐๐๐ (1990 Classic - PG13)
๐คฉEither film, or both, for one low price: Adults $10, children 3-11 $5, two and younger FREE, and $5 per vehicle.
๐ฅจSPECIALS: Heart Shaped Popcorn with FREE refills, Cupid Cakes, and Love At First Bites.
โ
EVENT DETAILS AND TRAILERS: https://swandrivein.com/movies-events/valentines-weekend/
๐๏ธCOMING SOON:
๐๏ธ2/19 - 2/22: Triple Terror: The Thing, Iron Lung, Event Horizon!
๐๏ธ3/5 - 3/8: Hoppers and Zootopia 2!
More at www.SwanDriveIn.com
01/31/2026
โ๏ธClosed Sunday 2/1/26โ๏ธ Please check back for updates. Stay warm and enjoy the beautiful snow day everyone.
01/26/2026
โจโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ *Triple-Feature* Theatrically Remastered in 4K๐งโโ๏ธโ๏ธโจ
Spend the evening with us as we travel to Middle-earth for the most epic journey of all time! Adventure, dragons, dwarves, and a very precious ring await! **Theatrically Remastered 4K**
๐ป๐ฏ๐ผ 1/29, ๐ญ๐น๐ฐ 1/30, ๐บ๐จ๐ป 1/31, ๐บ๐ผ๐ต 2/1
๐ฟ5:30-Ticket Gate and Diner open
๐ฟ7:00-๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฒ (PG13)
๐ฟTHEN-๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ (PG13)
๐ฟTHEN-๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐
๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐ฌ (PG13)
*10 Minute Intermission Between Films*
๐คฉAny film, or all, for one low price: Adults $10, children 3-11 $5, two and younger FREE, and $5 per vehicle.
๐ฅจSPECIALS: One Popcorn To Rule Them All (kettle corn), Smaug Wings (wings), Precious Bites (fried cookie dough), Sting Flashing Floats, and Shire Hot Cocoa!
โค๏ธCOMING SOON: VALANTINE'S DAY featuring TITANIC and GHOST! Details will be announced soon!
01/13/2026
THU 1/15 - SUN 1/18 โญ๏ธ๐๐ก๐๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ and ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ฎโญ๏ธ
๐ฟNational Popcorn Weekend - ANY SIZE popcorn just $5๐ฟ
It's National Popcorn Weekend! Get ANY SIZE popcorn for just $5! We're also launching our very own fresh-popped kettle corn! *ANACONDA MERCH IN STOCK*
๐ป๐ฏ๐ผ 1/15, ๐ญ๐น๐ฐ 1/16
๐ฟ5:30-Ticket Gate and Diner open
๐ฟ7:00-๐๐ก๐๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ (PG13)
๐ฟ8:50-๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ฎ (PG13)
๐บ๐จ๐ป 1/17, ๐บ๐ผ๐ต 1/18
๐ฟ5:30-Ticket Gate and Diner open
๐ฟ7:00-๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ฎ (PG13)
๐ฟ8:50-๐๐ก๐๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ (PG13)
๐คฉOne film, or both, for one low price: Adults $10, children 3-11 $5, two and younger FREE, and $5 per vehicle.
๐ฅจSPECIALS: Anaconda floats, $5 ANY SIZE POPCORN!
โ
EVENT DETAILS AND TRAILERS: www.swandrivein.com
01/05/2026
THU 1/8 - SUN 1/11 โญ๏ธ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ข๐ก๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ and ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฆ๐โญ๏ธ
Start 2026 off with this epic double feature! *SPONGEBOB and AVATAR MERCH IN STOCK*
๐ป๐ฏ๐ผ 1/8, ๐ญ๐น๐ฐ 1/9, ๐บ๐จ๐ป 1/10, ๐บ๐ผ๐ต 1/11
๐ฟ5:30-Ticket Gate and Diner open
๐ฟ7:00-๐ง๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ข๐ก๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ (PG)
๐ฟ8:35-๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ (PG13)
๐คฉOne film, or both, for one low price: Adults $10, children 3-11 $5, two and younger FREE, and $5 per vehicle.
๐ฅจSPECIALS: Krabby Patty Burgers, Bikini Bottom Flashing Floats, and Navi Jumbo Wings!
โ
EVENT DETAILS AND TRAILERS: www.swandrivein.com
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Contact the restaurant
Telephone
Website
Address
651 Summit Street
Blue Ridge, GA
30513