The Blue Ridge Parkway is a designated All- American Road

 

Ongoing - Georgia

 

Lunch with Llamas - Lunch with Llamas is a great, 3 generation adventure to be enjoyed by everyone. We walk the llamas through the forest while viewing beautiful wild flowers, wildlife and crystal clear brooks. The llamas are wonderful trail companions and carry all the essentials. We set up a buffet-style lunch in a meadow, including freshly made salads and all the "fixins" for great tasting sandwiches. The adventure is a leisurely 2.5 mile hike and takes about 4 hours. Advance reservations required. 706-896-5005.

 

Rollins Planetarium, Cosmic Shows - Young Harris College. Young Harris, Ga. Free cosmic shows every Friday night at the Rollins Planetarium. Shows start at 8:00 p.m. sharp. For more information call Young Harris College. 706-379-3111.

 

Antique Auction - Ellijay, GA
Every last Saturday night of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Fair barn. Preview starts at 12:30 p.m. Call (706) 635-7738 for more information.

 

Sugar Creek Music Park:
Country Music & Dance on Fridays & Saturdays - 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. For information, call Vida Cox at (706)632-2560.
 

"The Saturday Morning Farmers' Market" 
A non-profit project sponsored by the Pickens County Master Gardeners. The market is every Saturday morning from 8am-12pm (rain or shine), starting May 5 and running through October 27. Located at the Jasper Park & Ride Lot on Hwy. 53 (next to Pickens Co. Chamber of Commerce and Newton Park). For information, call Kathy Bell at (706)276-4831 or the Pickens County Extension Office (706)253-8840.
 

Dahlonega Mountain Music & Medicine Show
First Saturday of each month at 7:30 - 10:00, through the Folkways Center of the Georgia Mountains. Live radio broadcast of mountain music, songs, and stories performed by local talent. Held at the Baptist Church building. Admission is $10. For information, call Joel Cordle (706)867-6710.
 

 

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 26-mile round trip along the beautiful Toccoa River, with seasonal changes and holiday special events. Open February through December. For more information, call (800) 934-1898 or (706) 632-9833.

 

Blue Ridge Carriage Service - Available most weekends in downtown Blue Ridge, or call Rex Smith at 760-492-7152.

Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association (BRMAA). The Arts Association sponsors exhibits, concerts, festivals and classes throughout the year. Classes include painting, sculpture, stained glass, woodworking, mosaics, writing, hatha yoga and more. Ballet, tap & jazz lessons are offered for ages 4 through adult from September through May. Kindermusik, piano, flute & voice lessons are also available. For more information, call (706) 632-2214.

Blue Ridge Dulcimers
Every Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Blue Ridge United Methodist Church. Call Margaret McCulley, 374-2519.

Blue Ridge Wood Carvers
Meet every Monday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Methodist Church. For information, call (706) 632-7841.

Main Street Guild
Artist demonstrations each Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 490 East Main Street, (706) 632-7767.

Bingo
Every Tuesday and Thursday night beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Kiwanis Community Center, corner of Jones & Austin Streets, Blue Ridge. For more information, call Tony McConnell, (706) 374-2600.

Georgia Mountain Classics Cruise-In
4th Saturday of each month from April through October. Ingles parking lot. Call 706-374-2826 for more information.

Sugar Creek Raceway
April 11 - September 26. 2008 Season Begins. Every Friday nights, with rain dates for Saturday's. Gates open at 5:00 PM, Practice at 7:00 Racing starts at 8:00 PM. High banked oval clay track. Call 706-632-9083 for updated recording.  www.sugarcreekracing.com/index.htm

Bluegrass Jams
Soulshine Café & Candles, 51 Ocoee Street, Copperhill. Saturday nights 6 to 11 p.m.; call (423) 496-5363 for more information.

Swan Drive-In
One of only 4 Drive-In Theaters still operating in Georgia.  Double Features on Friday & Saturday Nights, Single feature on Sunday's. Open daily in the Summer months. Motor homes, campers, and RV's  are welcome. We have plenty of space, sorry no hookups. You can call toll free movie information 1-888-469-1955 www.swan-drive-in.com/


 

2010

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February 13 - Winter Arts & Crafts Festival - Our first Arts & Crafts festival was such a huge success that we are doing it again!! This is a juried event with outstanding and talented vendors, artists and crafters presenting their work. We will be featuring at least 10 different categories of crafters and artists during this (2) day event. There is no doubt that you will be able to obtain and very unique item for yourself or someone you love. The show will be open on Saturday the 13th from 10am until 5pm and again on Sunday the 14th from 10am to 2pm This event is free to the public www.brasstownvalley.com

February 13-14 - Valentine's In the Romantic North Georgia Mountains - To celebrate Valentine's 2010 we have planned a full Tuscan weekend event ? with Tuscan foods, great Italian wines and live music. This year the Valentine Weekend coincides with Washington's Birthday on Monday the 15th, so everyone should have time off from work to join us for a full weekend of romantic celebration. For those checking in on Friday the 12th at 5:30pm we will have a tasting of Italian wines with appetizers. On Saturday night the 14th we will have live music with wine and appetizers followed by a multi-course Tuscan dinner with wonderful Italian Wines. The Valentine's Package starts at $469.00, double occupancy, plus tax and gratuity, and includes Tuscan feast on Saturday with live music and wonderful Tuscan wines, luxury lodging and breakfast on Sunday morning. Add a second night on Friday or Sunday with wine and appetizers for a total of $688.00 per couple. Beechwood Inn, Cayton, GA

February 27 - George Jones Concert - Anderson Music Hall at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds proudly presents George Jones in concert Saturday, February 27, 2010. There is no doubt that George Jones helped set the standard for modern country music. His music has had a major impact as one of the architects of the country music sound. Tickets are $29 and $39. The fairgrounds are approximately 45 minutes from Blue Ridge on Hwy 76/515 706-896-4191

February 28 - 19th Annual African American Music Celebration, presented by the Alliance for African American Music in Habersham County. The program of sacred music will feature various choirs and dance groups in Habersham County.  Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at 3:00 P.M., at the Cornelia United Methodist Church, 275 Wyly Street, Cornelia, GA.  Admission is free, but love offering will be taken to support the Lachicotte-Strickland Scholarship recipient, a minority student majoring in music at Piedmont College.


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March 6-7 - Appalachian Trail Celebration - Amicalola Falls State Park. 515 towards Atlanta, turn on 52 just before Ellijay follow signage Two full days of events beginning at 9:00 a.m. each day. Saturday's speakers capture the essence of the Appalachian Trail, as hikers share their dreams, challenges and adventures. Local Legend and Author Mr. Gene Espy, 2nd person to thru hike the trail, remembers his experiences, Nancy Gowler shares her unique experiences on many trails, including being the oldest female AT thru-hiker. Training sessions throughout the day, ending at 6:00 p.m. with a Live Owl Program. Sunday many local outfitters give helpful tips and demonstrations on proper gear and preparation. All programs are located in the Lodge and are free of charge, however there is a $5.00 charge per vehicle unless you have a State Park Pass 706-265-1969

March 20-21 - Wine Highway Weekend - Nine Wineries from Young Harris to Dahlonega. Mark you calendar for our 5th annual "Wine Highway Weekend". Last years event was great and this year will be even better! This is a perfect time to get back in the swing of spring activities and there is no better way to shake the winter doldrums than spending a weekend in the mountains and tasting the Award Winning wines that are made from Georgia Grown Grapes. Pick up a copy of the Taste a Perfect Day brochure here at the Fannin County Chamber to plan your weekend. This event is 2 full days, you choose which winery you visit first to pay your one time fee. Check the website for details as the event gets closer, the wineries will each have their own schedules of events. This is a wonderful weekend to explore in Georgia's Blue Ridge. Georgia Winegrowers Association 06-878-9463


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October 2 - 23rd Annual Big Red Apple Festival - Family oriented day of fun with arts, crafts, food and music in historic downtown Cornelia www.corneliabetterhometown.com

 





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