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Here's a list of festivals, fairs, holiday and special events for the Northeast Georgia mountains travel region during 2013. Call listing numbers for more information. |
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Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling - 5/21 - 5/25/13
Join owner Bob Miller or winemaker Joe Smith for the next Tour de la Cave and Barrel Tasting offered by Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Smith or Miller lead tours of the winery and Georgia's only wine cave and offer barrel samples of future vintages. The Tour de la Cave & Barrel Tasting allows you to visit Yonah Mountain Vineyards, a 197 acre privately held estate near Cleveland. Afterward, you will convene at the tasting room in Sautee-Nacoochee for a full tasting, which includes the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. The tour begins at 12 noon. Additional tour times are offered based upon demand. The cost of the tour is $25 per person and includes a full tasting and the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. Reservations and prepayment are required. Call the tasting room. This rain or shine event is offered most Saturdays. Call for specific dates.
Phone: 706-878-5522 - Address: Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 2454 Georgia 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571Cleveland, GA |
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Hamilton Gardens - 5/21 - 5/31/2013 at 9am-3pm
Take in the beauty of more than 3,000 rhododendrons, azaleas and wildflowers on this Lake Chatuge walking trail. Blooming Season - April & May. $3 admission cost. Phone: 706-896-4191 - Address: Hamilton Gardens, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, Georgia 30546 |
Lunch and Learn "Ask Granny" - 5/22/13 at 11:30am-1pm
Do your children know the maiden names of each of your grandmothers? Do your children know where each of your grandfathers was born? If the answer is "No," then join us at the museum for our quarterly lunch and learn. Attendees will learn how to give their family an incredible gift and be instructed on how to record on the ancestor charts provided. It is a simple, easy and fun way to get the information about your family down on paper. The program will be held upstairs at the Crawford Long Museum. This is a free program for the community. Bring your lunch or order a special bag lunch for only $5 by calling no later than Tuesday, May 21 to register or pre-pay for lunch. All supplies provided and no computers necessary. Phone: 706-367-5307 - Address: Crawford Long Museum, 28 College St, Jefferson, GA 30549 |
Elachee’s Georgia Master Naturalist Program - 5/23 & 5/30/13 at 1-5:30pm
Join Elachee staff and invited speakers for a hands-on program that explores habitats and ecosystems in Georgia. After completing this fun and interactive program, certified Georgia Master Naturalists are encouraged to share their knowledge with their communities by volunteering as trail guides or trail stewards at Elachee. Program fee: $160. Must be 18 or older to participate. Call for more information or to register. Phone: 770-535-1976 - Address: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504 |
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Live Music - Paul Constantine - 5/24/13 at 7-10 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
Full Moon Paddle on Unicoi Lake - 5/24/13 at 8:30-10pm
Enjoy the full moon on Unicoi Lake as you paddle alongside a park ranger. Space is limited and no private boats are allowed. No one under the age of 3 is permitted in a canoe and an adult must accompany youths under the age of 18. Pre-registration is required. 15.00 plus $5 parking. Phone: 706-878-4739 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Brenau Barbecue Championship - 5/24 at 6-10pm & 5/25/13 at 10am-5pm
Join the fun on the campus of Brenau University for a Memphis Barbecue Network and Georgia Barbecue Association-sanctioned cooking contest. The event features many of the South's best pork BBQ teams and local barbecuers in competition for cash prizes and bragging rights.
Additionally, several vendors will be plying their best upscale summertime wares, and there will be plenty of world-class BBQ and beverages for sale, and lots of activities for children. Also, browse the classic car show featuring 100 restored cars. Rain or shine. The gate charge of $10 for Friday's Preview Party and $5 on Saturday supports scholarships for local students. Kids admitted free. Handicapped Accessible event. Phone: 770-534-6161 - Address: 500 Washington St SE, Gainesville, GA 30501 |
Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike - 5/24 at 8:15-10:15pm & 5/25/13 at 9:30-11:30pm
Take a mile and a half hike under the full moon. $5 plus $5 parking. Phone: 706-754-7981 - Address: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 |
Memorial Day Blast - 5/24 at 8-9pm, 5/25 at 1-9pm, 5/26 at 1-8pm & 5/27/13 at 1-4pm
Join in on a full moon paddle, relay races, live music, and much much more! $5 parking. Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
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Dahlonega Appalachian Jam - 5/25/13 at 2-5pm
North Georgia's mountain music pickers and singers flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site for the 2013 Dahlonega Appalachian Jam every Saturday. The Appalachian Jam gives traditional mountain music players the chance to get together and celebrate the kind of music that has been performed in the Appalachian Mountains for generations. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and gather on the historic Public Square to jam with the scheduled musicians. Everyone else should come on down and listen or dance. Visitors enjoy an afternoon and evening (even a few days) of fun with downtown Dahlonega's extensive dining opportunities and linger for some great shopping at the 60 retail stores in the downtown area. Handicapped Accessible event. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-482-2707 - Address: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533 |
Live Music - Radio Deluxe - 5/25/13 at 7-11 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
Elachee’s New “Nature Play” Preschool Program - 5/25/13 at 10:30am-12noon
Designed for children ages 2-5 and their parents, “Nature Play” is a great opportunity for preschool children and their parents to get outdoors and explore the wonders of nature. Led by an experienced Elachee naturalist, the program features hikes along the Chicopee Woods nature trails, fun and educational seasonal topics and activities, and child-initiated exploration time. Program fee: $10 for 1 child plus parent(s). Space is limited and preregistration is required. Phone: 770-535-1976 - Address: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504 |
Cars & Guitars - 5/25/13 at 1-6pm
Cruise among street rods, classic and custom cars in downtown Hartwell. This family-friendly event is a great way to kick-start summer! This event helps to raise money for the Pre-4th Extravaganza fireworks. The children's activity area is a fundraiser for Hart County's Imagination Library, which provides free books to kids age 5 and under. The Classic Car Show Registration is $15 if paid by May 3, 2013. After May 3, the registration increases to $20. Street rod, classic car and custom cars will be eligible for trophies. Classic cars must be at least 25 years of age. Vendor spaces are $50. Food vendors must complete a temporary food service application from the Hart County Health Department at (706) 376-2582. Free admission and parking for public.Phone: 706-376-8590 - Location: Downtown Hartwell, Hartwell, GA 30643 |
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Day at Fort Hollingsworth - 5/25/13 at 10am-4pm
"A Day at the Fort" will be held at historical 1793 Fort Hollingsworth-White House. Entertainment will include music, storytelling, a vintage dance, a Civil War re-enactment, tours of the fort, antique car show, arts and crafts, and food, including BBQ and fried pies. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-244-1239 - Address: Fort Hollingsworth-White House, 2307 Wynn Lake Road, Alto, GA 30510 |
Southern Gospel Music at Tugaloo - 5/25/13
The Southern Gospel group "Blood Bought" from Toccoa will be at the park's Beach Pavilion for a night of fun and music. Bring your favorite camping chair and join us for a relaxing musical evening. $5 parking. Phone: 706-356-4362 - Address: Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553 |
6th Annual Canoe/Kayak Tugaloo River History Tour - 5/25/13 at 8:30am-2:30pm
Stephens County Foundation will be sponsoring the 6th Annual Canoe/Kayak River History Tour of the Tugaloo Corridor. Kelly Vickers, archivist for the foundation, will be sharing Native American history and early pioneer stories along the corridor. Interested paddlers and history buffs meet at Walker Creek Boat Ramp for departure at 8:30 a.m. Bring your own boat and packed lunch. Takeout will be early afternoon adjacent to the Tugaloo Mound. Basic shuttle service will be provided for principle drivers back to Walker Creek at the end of the tour. Reservations and questions about the river history tour may be directed to Kelly Vickers at vickers@windstream.net. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-886-0012 - Location: Tugaloo River Corridor, Walker Creek Access Yonah Dam Road, Toccoa, GA 30577 |
Saturday Evening Concert Series - 5/25/13 at 8pm
Some of the best musicians in the area perform a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass and Southern Gospel music. These programs will be “pass-the-hat” donations for the musicians. $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
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Holiday Gorge Floor Hike - 5/25/13
This is a strenuous trek, include hiking down 531 stairs, a river crossing jumping from rock to rock, and climbing boulders along the side of the river to Bridal Veil Falls where you can swim. Total miles is 3.5. No pets; wear appropriate footwear; children must be 10 or older; bring food and water. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. Phone: 706-754-7981 - Address: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 |
Exploring Mushrooms - 5/25/13 at 10 am – 12noon
Explore mushroom natural history, ecology, and lore with Dr. Julia Kerrigan, a mycologist at Clemson University and co-founder of the South Carolina Upstate Mycological Society (SCUMS). Begin in the classroom with an introduction to the kingdom Fungi followed by a walk exploring fascinating fungi in the forest and their roles in the ecosystem. Register in advance. $10 plus $5 parking. Phone: 706-878-3087 - Address: Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen Georgia 30545 |
Southern Gospel Music - 5/25/13 at 7-9pm
The Southern Gospel group "Blood Bought" from Toccoa will be at the park's Beach Pavilion for a night of fun and music. Bring your favorite camping chair and join us for a relaxing musical evening. $5 parking. Phone: 706-356-4362 - Address: Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd., Lavonia Georgia |
Blairsville Spring Arts & Crafts Festival - 5/25 at 10am-5pm & 5/26/13 at 10am-4pm
Come to Blairsville in the North Georgia mountains to view the juried artists and craftsmen exhibit on the Square surrounding Union County's Historic Courthouse. $75 exhibitor fee. Free parking and admission. Phone: 706-994-4837 - Location: Town Square, Blairsville, GA 30512 |
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Visiting Artist Series - 5/25 - 5/26/13 at 11am-7pm
Each week a different artist or craftsperson will be demonstrating their art or craft and will have samples of their work for sale. Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Challenge of the Centuries Bike Ride - 5/25 - 5/26/13 at 8am
The Challenge of the Centuries Bike Ride is open to cyclists and accomplished skaters. Beginning and ending in Hartwell (adjacent to beautiful Lake Hartwell and the Georgia/South Carolina border), participants enjoy riding loops that traverse rolling back country roads with picturesque scenery and minimum traffic. Each day, there are three different rides and routes: 100 miles, 100 kilometers and 50 kilometers. Location is the Hartwell Family YMCA in Hartwell. Camping on site is available. Enjoy this spectacular sight or the simple beauty of the wild roadside roses as you ride the Challenge of the Centuries. The Challenge of the Centuries is an official Bicycle Ride Across Georgia 2012 Training Ride. see http://challengeofthecenturies.com to sign up. $75 sign up fee. Free fun event for spectators! Contact: see http://challengeofthecenturies.com or contact Jim Hinson at 706-376-5627 - Address: 281 Opal Steet Extension, Hartwell, GA 30643 |
Down Under Fest - 5/25 - 5/27/13
G'Day!! Come celebrate Australia and New Zealand through music, food, sports and general comeraderie, which we call "mateship." Kicking off Saturday morning the festival will include the Australian Rules Football Down Under Fest Lightening Carnival Cup, Aussie animals - yes KANGAROOS! - , Australian and New Zealand Inventions, professional athletes, musicans, face painting, food and wine/beer from the lands Down Under and, to honor Memorial Day, a Memorial to Fallen Soldiers from all three nations. Admission is $10. Phone: 678-679-7129 - Address: 5060 Majors Rd, Cumming, GA 30040 |
Holiday Gorge Floor Hike - 5/25 - 5/28/13 at 10:30am-2:30pm
This is a strenuous trek; include hiking down 531 stairs, a river crossing jumping from rock to rock, and climbing boulders along the side of the river to Bridal Veil Falls where you can swim. Total miles are 3.5. No pets; wear appropriate footwear; children must be 10 or older; bring food and water. Register in advance. $5 plus $5 parking. Phone: 706-754-7981 - Address: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 |
Memorial Day Cookout, Live Music & Fireworks - 5/26/13 Begins at 4 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
Mourvedre Release Party at Tiger Mountain Vineyards - 5/27/13 at 12noon-3pm
Join the Memorial Day Mourvedre Release party on the Tiger Mountain Vineyards patio. Enjoy grilled sausages, live music and a first taste of Tiger Mountain's 2010 Mourvedre, a Tiger Mountain exclusive; the only Georgia-grown Mourvedre, musky with hints of blackberry and dark plum. Grown in the Southern Rhone and in Provence. $15 per person. Phone: 706-782-4777 - Address: 2592 Old 441 South, Tiger, GA 30576 |
Helen-Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race - 5/30 - 6/1/13
The South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of 30 bright and colorful hot air balloons, in North Georgia's Alpine Village - Helen. Race competitors and local flyers will take to the sky at 7 am on Thursday. Local flying events will take place also on Friday and Saturday. The balloons will fly around 7:30am & 6pm each day (weather permitting). The balloons will only fly for around 1-2 hours. There will be many opportunities available to the public; assisting with the inflations, being a part of a chase crew, taking a tethered ride in a balloon or a champagne flight over the mountains. Free fun event! Phone: 706-878-2271 - Location: Downtown, Helen, GA 30545 |
Live Music - Kingfish Blues Revival - 5/31/13 at 7-11 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
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Helen-Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race - 6/1/13
The South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of 30 bright and colorful hot air balloons, in North Georgia's Alpine Village - Helen. Race competitors and local flyers will take to the sky at 7 am on Thursday. Local flying events will take place also on Friday and Saturday. The balloons will fly around 7:30am & 6pm each day (weather permitting). The balloons will only fly for around 1-2 hours. There will be many opportunities available to the public; assisting with the inflations, being a part of a chase crew, taking a tethered ride in a balloon or a champagne flight over the mountains. Free fun event! Phone: 706-878-2271 - Location: Downtown, Helen, GA 30545 |
First Saturday Hike at Elachee, “Insects” - 6/1/13 at 10-11:30am
Join a naturalist on a guided hike in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve to look for and learn about these fascinating creatures. Great for families, scout groups and individuals. Program fee: $5 Adults, $3 Children ages 2-12. Children under 2 and Elachee members free. Phone: 770-535-1976 - Address: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504 |
Soque River Festival - 6/1/13 at 9am-3pm
Celebrate the Soque, a river that flows solely in Habersham County! Day will feature a 2-mile paddle trip, food, kids' activities, music, and a free bicycle ride on the Clarkesville Greenway. See www.soque.org to download a sign-up sheet. Paddle trip is $15 per person, and we provide canoes or kayaks, whichever you prefer. Hurry! Our slots are filling up fast. $15 paddle fee. Phone: 706-754-9382 - Address: 173 LaPrade St, Clarkesville, GA 30523 |
Annual Towns County Yard Sale - 6/1/13 at 8am-4pm
From trash to treasure, find unique items for your home in Northeast Georgia's Towns County Annual Yard Sale along Highway 76 through Hiawassee and Young Harris. Phone: 706-896-4966 - Address: Highway 76, Hiawassee, GA 30546 |
Elachee’s Trail Crew Work Day - 6/1/13 at 10am – 3pm
National Trails Day Celebration. A day of exercise, camaraderie, and doing something good for the planet. Join us as we work to improve Elachee’s trails. Bring water, lunch, gloves and rain gear. Tools, training, and afternoon refreshments provided. Free. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Phone: 770-535-1976 - Address: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504 |
Live Music - Modern Vinyl - 6/1/13 at 7-11 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
Visiting Artist Series - 6/1 - 6/2, 6/8-6/9, 6/15-6/16, 6/22-6/23 & 6/29-6/30/13 at 11am-7pm
Each week a different artist or craftsperson will be demonstrating their art or craft and will have samples of their work for sale. Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Dahlonega Appalachian Jam - 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 & 6/29/13 at 2-5pm
North Georgia's mountain music pickers and singers flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site for the 2013 Dahlonega Appalachian Jam every Saturday. The Appalachian Jam gives traditional mountain music players the chance to get together and celebrate the kind of music that has been performed in the Appalachian Mountains for generations. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and gather on the historic Public Square to jam with the scheduled musicians. Everyone else should come on down and listen or dance. Visitors enjoy an afternoon and evening (even a few days) of fun with downtown Dahlonega's extensive dining opportunities and linger for some great shopping at the 60 retail stores in the downtown area. Handicapped Accessible event. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-482-2707 - Address: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533 |
Saturday Evening Concert Series - 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 & 6/30/13 at 8pm
Some of the best musicians in the area perform a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass and Southern Gospel music. These programs will be “pass-the-hat” donations for the musicians. $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling - 6/1 - 6/29/13
Join owner Bob Miller or winemaker Joe Smith for the next Tour de la Cave and Barrel Tasting offered by Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Smith or Miller lead tours of the winery and Georgia's only wine cave and offer barrel samples of future vintages. The Tour de la Cave & Barrel Tasting allows you to visit Yonah Mountain Vineyards, a 197 acre privately held estate near Cleveland. Afterward, you will convene at the tasting room in Sautee-Nacoochee for a full tasting, which includes the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. The tour begins at 12 noon. Additional tour times are offered based upon demand. The cost of the tour is $25 per person and includes a full tasting and the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. Reservations and prepayment are required. Call the tasting room. This rain or shine event is offered most Saturdays. Call for specific dates.
Phone: 706-878-5522 - Address: Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 2454 Georgia 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571 |
Art of the Waters Summer Art Camp for Children - 6/3 - 6/7, 6/10 - 6/14, 6/17 - 6/21 & 6/24 - 6/28/13 7/26/13 at 9am-2pm
Art Camp at the Q has been a summer tradition for Northeast Georgia families for over two decades. Finished art camp creations will be something you and your child will be proud to take home and display. Your child won't want to miss "Art of the Waters" and will complete projects in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media, including painting, sculpture, print making, collage and much more. This camp is planned in conjunction with the American Society of Marine Artists exhibition "Cruising Southern Waters" on display at the Quinlan June 13-August 17. Call today to reserve your place in one or more of our eight amazing sessions. Camp is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attend a brief orientation with your child on the first day. Fee includes all instruction, supplies and a camp t-shirt. Classes are divided by grade level, rising first and second, third and fourth and fifth and up. Handicapped Accessible event. Cost is $100-$125. Phone: 770-536-2575 Address: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA |
Camp Elachee Summer Day Camp - 6/3/13 - 8/9/13
Monday through Friday weekly sessions. Pre-K Camps, 9am – 12noon; Elementary & Middle School Camps, 9am – 2pm. Morning and afternoon extended care available. Elachee Nature Science Center has hosted quality environmental education camps in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve for over 30 years. Each week of camp uniquely blends traditional camp activities and inquiry based learning opportunities set in the beautiful woodland Preserve surrounding the Center. The pace is slow and child-friendly. Our campers study nature while walking trails, wading in creeks, creating crafts, and singing songs. Their adventures and experiences at Camp Elachee increase children’s knowledge and appreciation of nature, strengthening lifelong connections to the natural world as they make new friends along the way. Themed preschool, elementary, and middle school camps are available on a week-to-week basis. Call and check our website for details and registration information. Phone: 770-535-1976 - Address: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504 |
Summer History Camp - Explorer's Camp - 6/4 - 6/7/13 at 9:30am-12:30pm
Explorer's Camp for ages 5 to 8. Campers will explore the "Then" and "Now" of various professions as it pertains to local history and heritage. Through foods, games, history walks, crafts and visiting guests, campers will learn what it was like to be a doctor back then and how it differs from now. Other professions explored will be store owners, hotel and innkeepers, housewives, farmers, factory workers and soldiers. Activities will include making herbal lotions and salves, pomanders, making butter and germinating and planting seeds to take home. Campers will enjoy a hot dog and ice cream party on Friday sponsored in part by Spoonful Of Heaven. Registration fees include all supplies and a camp t-shirt. Call the museum for registration forms. Cost is $50-$55. Phone: 706-367-5307 - Address: Crawford Long Museum, 28 College St, Jefferson, GA 30549 |
Elachee’s Georgia Master Naturalist Program - 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 & 6/27/13 at 1-5:30pm
Join Elachee staff and invited speakers for a hands-on program that explores habitats and ecosystems in Georgia. After completing this fun and interactive program, certified Georgia Master Naturalists are encouraged to share their knowledge with their communities by volunteering as trail guides or trail stewards at Elachee. Program fee: $160. Must be 18 or older to participate. Call for more information or to register. Phone: 770-535-1976 - Address: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504 |
Live Music - Jennifer Danner - 6/7/13 at 7-11 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
Rodeo at Rabun Arena - 6/7 - 6/8/13 at 7:30-10pm
The Bar-W Rodeo Company from Hayesville, N.C., is bringing a professional rodeo to Rabun County. Watch bareback/saddle bronc riding, calf roping, women's breakaway roping, steer wrestling, team roping, women's barrel racing, and bull riding. This is a professional rodeo sanctioned by the Professional Cowboys Association. Cost is $6-$12 per person. Phone: 706-212-0452 - Address: 100 E. Boggs Mtn Road, Tiger, GA 30576 |
The 39 Steps - 6/7 - 6/9 & 6/13 - 6/16/13 at 7:30 p.m. evenings, 2 p.m. matinees
Phone: 706-839-1315 - Address: Habersham Community Theater, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville, Georgia |
Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens - 6/7 & 6/14/13 at 8:30pm
One of the most beautiful and magnificent planets in our solar system, Saturn is a symbol of all that is exotic and wonderful about the universe. Once the most distant planet we knew of, this mysterious world seemed beyond our reach. Using sophisticated spacecraft, we have finally been able to reach out to this great ringed giant, sailing past the millions of icy particles that make up its glorious rings, uncovering the bizarre faces of its unique moons, and peering down into its turbulent atmosphere through massive and violent storms. Now audiences can explore this “jewel of the heavens” in an immersive 3D environment. This show is a production of Clark Planetarium, distributed by Sky-Skan, Inc. Arrive early for best seats. No late seating permitted. If skies are clear, the Young Harris College Observatory is open immediately following planetarium shows. Cost: Adults is $3, Children & Non-YHC Students is $2 andYHC Students/Faculty/Staff are Free. Tickets available 30 minutes prior to show. Phone: 706-379-5195 or 706-379-5130 - Address: Rollins Planetarium, Maxwell Center, Young Harris College, 1 College Street, Young Harris Georgia 30582-0068 |
Kids Fishing Rodeo at Vogel - 6/8/13
Wolf Creek will be stocked with plenty of trout to be tempted by anglers 12 and younger. Prizes will be given to the lucky ticket holders. Adults must be accompanied with the children that will be fishing at the registration tent prior to fishing. A limited amount of fishing poles will be loaned out. $5 parking. Phone: 706-745-2628 - Address: Vogel State Park, 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA 30512 |
Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games - 6/8 - 6/9/13
There's family fun for your whole clan. Enjoy Bagpipes and Drums, Highland music, dancing and food with a Scottish flair. There's plenty of excitement when athletes compete in traditional Games including caber toss, putting the stone, and tossing the sheaf. Watch border collies herd sheep and falcons swoop down on prey, Gordon setters hunt game birds and Clann Nan Con recreate the feel of early Scottish settlers in Georgia with their period clothing and weapons. Bring the kids so they can participate in their own Highland Games. There is even a 4-hole mini golf course, train ride, face painting, and castle space walk. This and more - all for free! Phone: 877-745-5789 - Address: 100 Pool Lane, Meeks Park, Blairsville, GA 30512 |
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra - Special Performance - 6/9/13 at 4-6pm
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestras will perform for the 9th season at the Rabun County Music Festival. It maintains its position as one of Americas leading orchestras by performing great music, not only for Atlanta and other major cities, but for smaller venues in community concerts around the state and the Southeast. Handicapped Accessible event. $31 admission cost. Phone: 706-746-7467 - Address: 339 Nacoochee School Dr, Rabun Gap, GA 30568 |
Family Camp - 6/10 - 6/14/13
Make your family vacation memorable by attending Unicoi Family Camp. Spend each day attending classes or workshops while enjoying time with your family. No age limits. Register in Advance. $35 adult/$25 child. $5 parking. Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Summer History Camp - Discoverer's Camp - 6/11 - 6/14/13 at 10am-2:30pm
Rising 4th through 7th grade campers will explore the "Then" and "Now" of various professions as they pertain to local history and heritage. Through foods, games, history walks, crafts and visiting guests, campers will learn what it was like to be a doctor back then and how it differs from now. Other professions explored will be store owners, hotel and innkeepers, housewives, farmers, factory workers and soldiers. Activities will include making herbal lotions and salves, pomanders, making butter, and germinating and planting seeds to take home. Campers will enjoy a hot dog and ice cream party on Friday sponsored in part by Spoonful Of Heaven.
Registration fees include all supplies and a camp t-shirt. Fees are $55-$60. Phone: 706-367-5307 - Address: Crawford Long Museum, 28 College St, Jefferson, GA 30549 |
Summer Exhibitions - 6/13 - 8/17/13
Visit the this summer to view "Cruising Southern Waters," a juried exhibition featuring artworks by signature members of the American Society of Marine Artists; "Exploring Acadia," artworks by Debra Nadelhoffer; and "Making Waves" by artist Judith Surowiec and Artist Amanda Carder.
Open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. An opening reception will be held Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-536-2575 - Address: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA 30501 |
Hog Jam 2013 - Sanctioned BBQ Competition - 6/14/13 at 7-11 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
Kids Day at the Park at Smithgall Woods - 6/15/13
Hands-on exhibits in outdoor sports, recreation and environmental education give kids a chance to learn ways to stay healthy and appreciate the great outdoors.. Kids can earn a badge through active participation. Archery, animal exhibits, compass games, air rifles, stream critters and more. $6 parking. Phone: 706-878-3087 - Address: Smithgall Woods Conservation Park, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545 |
North Georgia Folk Potters Festival - 6/15/13 at 8am-2pm
Browse the work of 40 potters from across the Southeast selling their unique creations of face jugs, pigs, roosters and more along with all types of handmade items. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-677-1528 - Address: 712 Thompson St, Homer, GA 30547 |
2nd Annual Georgia Mountains Farm Tour - 6/15 - 6/16/13 at 1-6pm
Join us to celebrate sustainable food producers across northeast Georgia.. Activities include guided tours, wagon rides, games and fishing. Tour North Georgia's sustainable local food farms in Rabun, Habersham, White, Stephens and neighboring counties. Choose from 14 farms to visit. Bring coolers and buy food right from the farm. Learn about the practice of sustainable and organic agriculture. Enjoy lunch or dinner at one of our local food meal stops. Weekend passes: $35 per carload / $30 if purchased by June 1, 2013. Passes can be purchased online via www.soque.org. Phone: 706-754-9382 - Address: Georgia Mountains, Clarkesville, GA 30523 |
Taste of Southern Highlands - 6/18/13 at 6-8pm
Over 30 Towns County and Northeast Georgia restaurants participate in this annual event to benefit a local charity. Now in its 6th year, the Taste of Southern Highlands features delicious food and locally made wine. Tickets may be purchased at the gate. The event is held in the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds craft exhibitor area in Hiawassee, Georgia. Tickets are $20. Phone: 706-896-4966 - Address: 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546 |
24th Annual Mountain Top Rodeo - 6/21 - 6/22/13 at 6-11pm
This event will be a highlight on the rodeo circuit not only for all the competitive action, but also for the breathtaking beauty of its North Georgia Mountain location. This year promises to be one of the best years to date with non-stop action, hilarious antics, and more fun than you can handle! Gates open at 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, June 21 and 22. The rodeo begins at 8:00 p.m. each evening. This is a PCA-sanctioned rodeo. Events include horse riding (bareback and saddle bronc), bull riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, break away roping, team roping and barrel racing. Call for tickets. Phone: 706-864-6444 - Address: R-Ranch, 65 R Ranch Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533 |
Folk Art Family Reunion - 6/22 - 6/23/13
Come meet many of the south's emerging folk artists, potters, wood carvers, metal sculptors and fabric artists! Around Back at Rocky's Place, the host gallery has been named a "wonderland" by author Dan Prince, of Passing in the Outsider Lane. A must see event! Phone: 706-265-6030 - Address: 3631 Hwy 53 E at Etowah River Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534 |
Junior Ranger Camp at Smithgall Woods - 6/26 - 6/28/13
Activities, hikes and games bring the Junior Ranger book to life. Participants will receive Junior Ranger badges on Friday after completing activities. This camp is for 7- to 12-year-olds who will be receiving their first (Deer) or second (Fox) badge. We cannot accommodate activities for the Owl badge during this event. Register by June 14. $45 for three-day camp or $50 if paid after June 14. Phone: 706-878-3087 - Address: Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA 30545 |
Live Music - Eric Smith Project - 6/28/13 at 7-11 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
Pre-Fourth Extravaganza Weekend - 6/28/13 at 9am-10pm
This pre-Independence Day weekend event starts at 7-11 p.m., with Dancin' on Depot. Enjoy the bands, good food and lots of dancing. On Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., browse the Hartwell Service League's Pre-Fourth Craft Festival. After the craft festival, bring the family to Big Oaks Recreation Area for a late afternoon and evening party. Enjoy the festival food and kick back while you watch the fireworks over the dam. The Community Band starts at 8 pm with fireworks at 8:45pm. Free admission. Phone: 706-376-8590 - Address: Big Oaks Recreation Area, 5625 Anderson Hwy., Hartwell, GA 30643 |
Live Music - Mike Watson Band - 6/29/13 at 7-11 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
8th Annual Freedom Fest North GA - 6/29/13 at 10am-Dark
Enjoy Fun, Live Music, Food, Arts & Crafts, Games for kids and more. Horse Shoe Tournament starts at 10:am, Crusie'N 1pm to 3:30pm and Largest Fireworks show in north Ga. $5 parking fee, Absolutely no alcohol. Don't for get to bring your chairs. Address: 3814 Westmoreland Rd. Cleveland, GA 30528 |
7th Annual Mountain Fling - 6/29 at 9am-5pm & 6/30/13 at 11am-4pm
The Mountain Fling is a two-day juried show featuring original fine art and fine crafts, ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, soaps, gourds, leather goods, pet items and outdoor art. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-896-0932 - Address: 121 Meeks Ave., Blairsville, GA 30512 |
| July |
Art of the Waters Summer Art Camp for Children - 7/1 - 7/5, 7/8 - 7/12, 7/15 - 7/19 & 7/22 - 7/26/13 at 9am-2pm
Art Camp at the Q has been a summer tradition for Northeast Georgia families for over two decades. Finished art camp creations will be something you and your child will be proud to take home and display. Your child won't want to miss "Art of the Waters" and will complete projects in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media, including painting, sculpture, print making, collage and much more. This camp is planned in conjunction with the American Society of Marine Artists exhibition "Cruising Southern Waters" on display at the Quinlan June 13-August 17. Call today to reserve your place in one or more of our eight amazing sessions. Camp is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attend a brief orientation with your child on the first day. Fee includes all instruction, supplies and a camp t-shirt. Classes are divided by grade level, rising first and second, third and fourth and fifth and up. Handicapped Accessible event. Cost is $100-$125. Phone: 770-536-2575 Address: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA |
Camp Elachee Summer Day Camp - 7/1 - 8/9/13
Monday through Friday weekly sessions. Pre-K Camps, 9am – 12noon; Elementary & Middle School Camps, 9am – 2pm. Morning and afternoon extended care available. Elachee Nature Science Center has hosted quality environmental education camps in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve for over 30 years. Each week of camp uniquely blends traditional camp activities and inquiry based learning opportunities set in the beautiful woodland Preserve surrounding the Center. The pace is slow and child-friendly. Our campers study nature while walking trails, wading in creeks, creating crafts, and singing songs. Their adventures and experiences at Camp Elachee increase children’s knowledge and appreciation of nature, strengthening lifelong connections to the natural world as they make new friends along the way. Themed preschool, elementary, and middle school camps are available on a week-to-week basis. Call and check our website for details and registration information. Phone: 770-535-1976 - Address: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504 |
Summer Exhibitions - 7/1 - 8/17/13
Visit the this summer to view "Cruising Southern Waters," a juried exhibition featuring artworks by signature members of the American Society of Marine Artists; "Exploring Acadia," artworks by Debra Nadelhoffer; and "Making Waves" by artist Judith Surowiec and Artist Amanda Carder.
Open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. An opening reception will be held Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-536-2575 - Address: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA 30501 |
3rd of July Firework Show - 7/3/13 at 6pm
The Cumming Independence Day Celebration begins with various vendors, food and drink, inflatables for kids, a live band, a wonderful fireworks display and an all-ages dance contest following the fireworks. Bring your blanket, set out on the lawn and enjoy the festivities. Phone: 770-781-3491- Address: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming, GA 30040 |
July 4th Celebration in Cumming - 7/3 - 7/4/13
The City of Cumming's Independence Day Celebration begins on July 3 at 6 p.m. with food and drink vendors, inflatables for kids, a live band, a fireworks display and an all-age dance contest following the fireworks. Bring your blanket, sit on the lawn and enjoy the festivities. On July 4, enjoy the famous Steam Engine Parade beginning at 10 a.m. The parade will include steam engines, antique tractors, antique cars and many other floats decorated in the spirit of the holiday. After the Steam Engine Parade, take a closer look at the steam engines, tractors and cars at the fairgrounds. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-781-3491- Address: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming, GA 30040 |
Live Music - Breaking Point - 7/4/13
Breaking Point in the Amphitheatre 5-9 pm and Fireworks! Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge , 171 Copperhead Parkway, Blairsville, GA |
Independence Day at Vogel - 7/4/13
Come to one of our nation's oldest state parks as we celebrate our independence with a flag-raising ceremony, bicycle parade, pedal boat races, sandcastle building competition, watermelon eating, sack races, egg tosses and greased pole climbing. $5 parking. Phone: 706-745-2628 - Address: Vogel State Park, 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA 30512 |
4th of July Boat Parade on Lake Chatuge - 7/4/13 at 10am-2pm
Spend America's birthday in Hiawassee and watch the annual 4th of July Boat Parade on Lake Chatuge. Enjoy the rest of the day on this beautiful TVA lake. Boaters line up behind the Grand Marshall for the parade start at 10 a.m. at Nantahala Bay. No wake, and boats must fly a U.S. flag. Additional patriotic decorations are encouraged. Boats must have a number issued by the Grand Marshall to be considered for judging. Prizes are awarded for most creative, and most red, white and blue. Spectators can enjoy the parade from the Towns County Recreation Center, Anderson Bridge and the Georgia Mountain Fair Campgrounds.The parade ends at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds with a hot dog cookout. Pets are welcome. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-896-4966 - Location: Lake Chatuge Hwy 76, Hiawassee, GA 30546 |
Annual Fireworks at Dusk - 7/4/13
Come see Helen's annual display of beautiful fireworks! Located behind the Alpine Village Shoppes. Phone: 706-878-2181 - Address: 726 Bruckenstrasse, Helen, GA 30545 |
Fourth of July Celebration - 7/4/13
See the spectacular fireworks display from most anywhere on the North end of the county. Don't miss the fun. Free fun event! Phone: 706-212-0241 - Address: North U.S. Highway 441, Dillard, GA 30537 |
Independence Day Fireworks - 7/4/13 at 9-9:30pm
At 9:30 p.m., watch the skies over Meeks Park in Blairsville light up with an explosion of lights and color! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-745-5789 - Address: Meeks Park, 11 Pool Lane, Meeks Park Hwy 515W (1/2 mile west of Blairsville), Blairsville, GA 30512 |
4th of July Parade and Celebration - 7/4/13 at 9am-1pm
Visit Cumming for the famous Steam Engine Parade beginning at 10 a.m. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-781-3491 - Address: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 |
Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens - 7/5 & 7/12 at 8:30pm
One of the most beautiful and magnificent planets in our solar system, Saturn is a symbol of all that is exotic and wonderful about the universe. Once the most distant planet we knew of, this mysterious world seemed beyond our reach. Using sophisticated spacecraft, we have finally been able to reach out to this great ringed giant, sailing past the millions of icy particles that make up its glorious rings, uncovering the bizarre faces of its unique moons, and peering down into its turbulent atmosphere through massive and violent storms. Now audiences can explore this “jewel of the heavens” in an immersive 3D environment. This show is a production of Clark Planetarium, distributed by Sky-Skan, Inc. Arrive early for best seats. No late seating permitted. If skies are clear, the Young Harris College Observatory is open immediately following planetarium shows. Cost: Adults is $3, Children & Non-YHC Students is $2 andYHC Students/Faculty/Staff are Free. Tickets available 30 minutes prior to show. Phone: 706-379-5195 or 706-379-5130 - Address: Rollins Planetarium, Maxwell Center, Young Harris College, 1 College Street, Young Harris Georgia 30582-0068 |
Live Music - High Noon Band - 7/6/13 at 7-11 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
Visiting Artist Series - 7/6 - 7/7, 7/13 - 7/14, 7/20 - 7/21 & 7/28 - 7/29/13 at 11am-7pm
Each week a different artist or craftsperson will be demonstrating their art or craft and will have samples of their work for sale. Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Dahlonega Appalachian Jam - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 & 7/27/13 at 2-5pm
North Georgia's mountain music pickers and singers flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site for the 2013 Dahlonega Appalachian Jam every Saturday. The Appalachian Jam gives traditional mountain music players the chance to get together and celebrate the kind of music that has been performed in the Appalachian Mountains for generations. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and gather on the historic Public Square to jam with the scheduled musicians. Everyone else should come on down and listen or dance. Visitors enjoy an afternoon and evening (even a few days) of fun with downtown Dahlonega's extensive dining opportunities and linger for some great shopping at the 60 retail stores in the downtown area. Handicapped Accessible event. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-482-2707 - Address: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533 |
Saturday Evening Concert Series - 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 & 7/29/13 at 8pm
Some of the best musicians in the area perform a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass and Southern Gospel music. These programs will be “pass-the-hat” donations for the musicians. $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling - 7/6 - 7/27/13
Join owner Bob Miller or winemaker Joe Smith for the next Tour de la Cave and Barrel Tasting offered by Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Smith or Miller lead tours of the winery and Georgia's only wine cave and offer barrel samples of future vintages. The Tour de la Cave & Barrel Tasting allows you to visit Yonah Mountain Vineyards, a 197 acre privately held estate near Cleveland. Afterward, you will convene at the tasting room in Sautee-Nacoochee for a full tasting, which includes the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. The tour begins at 12 noon. Additional tour times are offered based upon demand. The cost of the tour is $25 per person and includes a full tasting and the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. Reservations and prepayment are required. Call the tasting room. This rain or shine event is offered most Saturdays. Call for specific dates.
Phone: 706-878-5522 - Address: Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 2454 Georgia 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571Cleveland, GA |
Live Music - Eric Smith Project - 7/12/13 at 7-11 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
North Georgia Zoo - 7/18 - 8/15/13
North Georgia Zoo is home to hundreds of animals. Many of the animals spend their time behind the scenes for a variety of reasons. Many of the animals are working as animal ambassadors and going out to schools, parties and other events. Other animals are in the process of their training program that involves daily interaction and postive reinforcement. These animals are preparing for movies, commercials and waiting for their claim to fame! Our animals have been used in Vampire Diaries, Coma, Tony Danza and more! Of course their is always the nursery which is the favorite. These animals simply aren't ready to be part of the zoo tour but are staring their interaction with people so they do love to visit! Phone: 706-348-7279 - Address: 2912 Paradise Valley Road, Cleveland, GA 30528 |
Live Music - Crista Lynn in the Amphitheatre - 7/19/13 at 7-11 pm
Tickets on sale now - $5 each. Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge , 171 Copperhead Parkway, Blairsville, GA |
Chinking Party - 7/19 - 7/21/13
It's time to replace the chinking on the "old fort". Come prepared to get dirty. We make the chinking onsite and would love to have everyone come out and help stomp in the mud. Hayride to the beach several times during the day Saturday to help with cleanup. Camping onsite is limited. Set up on Friday. Bring an instrument, and let's have an evening of bonfire and music Saturday night. We will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Saturday morning and finish up on Sunday afternoon. Dinner will be served on Saturday night at 6 p.m. Donations of food and beverages are always welcome. Handicapped Accessible (Limited) event. Pets are welcome. Park admission is $5. Call for times. Phone: 770-867-4632 - Address: Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S Broad St., Winder, GA 30680 |
63rd Annual Georgia Mountain Fair - 7/19 - 7/27/13
With first class musical performances, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia's rich history and culture, the Fair provides something for every member of the family. Those who visit the Fair will enjoy a flower show, Country Music, an Exhibit Hall, arts & crafts, and carnival rides. The pioneer village, a replica of just how the Ole Mountain towns used to be, has demonstrations that will take you back in time such as soap and hominy making, moonshine, quilting, blacksmith shop and more. Mon-Sat at 10am-8pm and Sun at 10am-6pm. Admission is $11 for age 10 and over. Phone: 706-896-4191 - Address: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, GA 30546 |
Live Music - Men in Blues - 7/20/13 at 7-11 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
15th Annual Butternut Creek Festival - 7/20 - 7/21/13 at 10am-5pm
The two-day festival showcases the work of 65 artists and craftsmen in categories from basketry, fine art, fabric art and decorative painting, to glass, jewelry, metal working, photography, pottery and woodturning. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-439-6074 - Address: 480 Meeks Rd U.S. 76/515 West, Blairsville, GA 30512 |
Clayton Crawl - 7/20/13
Crawl all over downtown Clayton, Georgia to sample fabulous food from local restaurants. Stop by the Rock House and then stroll down Main Street to enjoy the festivities. Main Street is blocked off for this event so that you can enjoy several musical groups while you sample food and wine from our local eateries and vineyards. Enjoy the mountain view while you while away the evening! Phone: 706-982-1284 - Location: Main Street, Clayton, GA 30525 |
North Georgia Quarter Midgets Eastern Grands - 7/21 - 7/27/13 at 11am
Watch children age 5 to 16 compete in the North Georgia Quarter Midgets Eastern Grands. Quarter Midgets of America is a non-profit organization with more than 2,500 family memberships and approximately 4,000 drivers. There are 13 regions in the organization and 50 Quarter Midget Clubs Nationwide. The sport involves racing in specially prepared cars. The cars, rules and safety procedures are designed specifically for kids. They race on oval tracks approximately 1/20 of a mile. A child who is 5 to 16 years of age can race. Safety features include full roll cages, multi-point seat harnesses, full face helmets, and other gear. The public is always invited and welcome to come watch the kids race. Free admission and parking. Phone: 678-770-3973 - Address: 235 Castleberry Rd, Cumming, GA 30040 |
Live Music - John Berry in the Amphitheatre - 7/26/13 at 7-11 pm
Tickets on sale now - $27.50 each. Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
9th Annual Show & Shine for Cystic Fibrosis Car Show - 7/26 - 7/27/13 at 5-9pm
Awards for Best of Show, Owner's Choice, Best GM, Outstanding GM, , Best Ford, Outstanding Ford, Best Mopar, Outstanding Mopar, Best Foreign, Outstanding Foreign, Best Orphan, Outstanding Orphan, Best Ratrod, Outstanding Ratrod, Top 50, "Participants Choice". Music by "Digger the DJ". All proceeds will be donated to the "Cystic Fibrosis Foundation". Phone: 706-878-2181 - Address: 639 Edelweiss St., Helen, GA |
Folk Life Festival - 7/26 at 8-9:30pm & 7/27/13 at 10am-9:30pm
Join us for mountain-skill demonstrations of spinning, candle dipping and blacksmithing, as well as old-fashioned games and dancing. There will be a concert on Friday evening as well as on Saturday with a hoedown to follow. $2 hayride-gold panning program. $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Folk Life Festival at Unicoi - 7/26 - 7/27/13 at
Join us for mountain-skill demonstrations of spinning, candle dipping and blacksmithing, as well as old-fashioned games and dancing. There will be a concert on Friday evening as well as on Saturday with a hoedown to follow. $2 hayride-gold panning program. Handicap Accessible event. $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Live Music - 12 Gauge Persuaders - 7/27/13 at 7-11 pm
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
10th Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival - 7/28/13 at 11am-4pm
A fun filled day featuring dozens of varieties of heirloom tomatoes for tasting, local arts & crafts vendors, live entertainment and delicious food (to include Glen-Ella's famous Fried Green Tomatoes). Advance tickets purchase is encouraged. Phone: 706-754-7295 - Address: Glen-Ella Springs Inn, 1789 Bear Gap Road, Clarkesville, GA 30523 |
| August |
Gypsy - 8/1 - 8/4 & 8/8 - 8/11/13 at 7:30 p.m. evenings, 2 p.m. matinees
Phone: 706-839-1315 - Address: Habersham Community Theater, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville, Georgia |
North Georgia Zoo - 8/1 - 8/15/13
North Georgia Zoo is home to hundreds of animals. Many of the animals spend their time behind the scenes for a variety of reasons. Many of the animals are working as animal ambassadors and going out to schools, parties and other events. Other animals are in the process of their training program that involves daily interaction and postive reinforcement. These animals are preparing for movies, commercials and waiting for their claim to fame! Our animals have been used in Vampire Diaries, Coma, Tony Danza and more! Of course their is always the nursery which is the favorite. These animals simply aren't ready to be part of the zoo tour but are staring their interaction with people so they do love to visit! Phone: 706-348-7279 - Address: 2912 Paradise Valley Road, Cleveland, GA 30528 |
Summer Exhibitions - 8/1 - 8/17/13
Visit the this summer to view "Cruising Southern Waters," a juried exhibition featuring artworks by signature members of the American Society of Marine Artists; "Exploring Acadia," artworks by Debra Nadelhoffer; and "Making Waves" by artist Judith Surowiec and Artist Amanda Carder.
Open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. An opening reception will be held Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-536-2575 - Address: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA 30501 |
Skies Over Georgia - 8/2/13 at 8:30pm
Featuring a live presenter and using the planetarium’s digital and optical Star Projectors to their fullest, this traditional star show allows audiences to explore the heavens as they appear above the mountains of north Georgia. Learn how to identify the planets and stars currently visible in the night sky. Take a guided tour of the season’s constellations and hear some of their fascinating stories. Arrive early for best seats. No late seating permitted. If skies are clear, the Young Harris College Observatory is open immediately following planetarium shows. Cost: Adults is $3, Children & Non-YHC Students is $2 andYHC Students/Faculty/Staff are Free. Tickets available 30 minutes prior to show. Phone: 706-379-5195 or 706-379-5130 - Address: Rollins Planetarium, Maxwell Center, Young Harris College, 1 College Street, Young Harris Georgia 30582-0068 |
Visiting Artist Series - 8/3 - 8/4, 8/10 - 8/11, 8/17 - 8/18 & 8/25 - 8/26/13 at 11am-7pm
Each week a different artist or craftsperson will be demonstrating their art or craft and will have samples of their work for sale. Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Saturday Evening Concert Series - 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 & 8/25/26/13 at 8pm
Some of the best musicians in the area perform a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass and Southern Gospel music. These programs will be “pass-the-hat” donations for the musicians. $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Dahlonega Appalachian Jam - 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 & 8/31/13 at 2-5pm
North Georgia's mountain music pickers and singers flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site for the 2013 Dahlonega Appalachian Jam every Saturday. The Appalachian Jam gives traditional mountain music players the chance to get together and celebrate the kind of music that has been performed in the Appalachian Mountains for generations. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and gather on the historic Public Square to jam with the scheduled musicians. Everyone else should come on down and listen or dance. Visitors enjoy an afternoon and evening (even a few days) of fun with downtown Dahlonega's extensive dining opportunities and linger for some great shopping at the 60 retail stores in the downtown area. Handicapped Accessible event. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-482-2707 - Address: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533 |
Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling - 8/3 - 8/31/13
Join owner Bob Miller or winemaker Joe Smith for the next Tour de la Cave and Barrel Tasting offered by Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Smith or Miller lead tours of the winery and Georgia's only wine cave and offer barrel samples of future vintages. The Tour de la Cave & Barrel Tasting allows you to visit Yonah Mountain Vineyards, a 197 acre privately held estate near Cleveland. Afterward, you will convene at the tasting room in Sautee-Nacoochee for a full tasting, which includes the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. The tour begins at 12 noon. Additional tour times are offered based upon demand. The cost of the tour is $25 per person and includes a full tasting and the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. Reservations and prepayment are required. Call the tasting room. This rain or shine event is offered most Saturdays. Call for specific dates.
Phone: 706-878-5522 - Address: Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 2454 Georgia 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571Cleveland, GA |
Camp Elachee Summer Day Camp - 8/5 - 8/9/13
Monday through Friday weekly sessions. Pre-K Camps, 9am – 12noon; Elementary & Middle School Camps, 9am – 2pm. Morning and afternoon extended care available. Elachee Nature Science Center has hosted quality environmental education camps in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve for over 30 years. Each week of camp uniquely blends traditional camp activities and inquiry based learning opportunities set in the beautiful woodland Preserve surrounding the Center. The pace is slow and child-friendly. Our campers study nature while walking trails, wading in creeks, creating crafts, and singing songs. Their adventures and experiences at Camp Elachee increase children’s knowledge and appreciation of nature, strengthening lifelong connections to the natural world as they make new friends along the way. Themed preschool, elementary, and middle school camps are available on a week-to-week basis. Call and check our website for details and registration information. Phone: 770-535-1976 - Address: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504 |
Annual Rockfest and Battle of the Bands - 8/24/13
Phone: 706-835-7433 - Address: Copperhead Lodge, 171 Copperhead Pkwy, Blairsville, GA |
5th Annual GarlicFest 2013 - 8/24/13 at 10am-4pm
Fifteen varieties of Garlic from around the world are showcased. Guest Chefs will be cooking up amazing Garlic dishes and samples. Live entertainment, animals, crafts, artisans and the ever popular Garlic University round out this exciting festival. LoganBerry is a fifth generation working farm with a focus on history, sustainability and health using all-natural farming methods. In addition to garlic the Farm grows heirloom vegetables and pastured meats featured at our seasonal, on-site Farm Market. GarlicFest is a fun, free, family event located in a memorable Appalachian mountain setting. Phone: 706-348-6068 - Location: LoganBerry Heritage Farm, Cleveland Georgia |
| September |
Visiting Artist Series - 9/1/13 at 11am-7pm
Each week a different artist or craftsperson will be demonstrating their art or craft and will have samples of their work for sale. Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Saturday Evening Concert Series - 9/1/13 at 8pm
Some of the best musicians in the area perform a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass and Southern Gospel music. These programs will be “pass-the-hat” donations for the musicians. $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Dahlonega Appalachian Jam - 9/7, 9/14, 9/21 & 9/28/13 at 2-5pm
North Georgia's mountain music pickers and singers flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site for the 2013 Dahlonega Appalachian Jam every Saturday. The Appalachian Jam gives traditional mountain music players the chance to get together and celebrate the kind of music that has been performed in the Appalachian Mountains for generations. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and gather on the historic Public Square to jam with the scheduled musicians. Everyone else should come on down and listen or dance. Visitors enjoy an afternoon and evening (even a few days) of fun with downtown Dahlonega's extensive dining opportunities and linger for some great shopping at the 60 retail stores in the downtown area. Handicapped Accessible event. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-482-2707 - Address: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533 |
Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling - 9/7 - 9/28/13
Join owner Bob Miller or winemaker Joe Smith for the next Tour de la Cave and Barrel Tasting offered by Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Smith or Miller lead tours of the winery and Georgia's only wine cave and offer barrel samples of future vintages. The Tour de la Cave & Barrel Tasting allows you to visit Yonah Mountain Vineyards, a 197 acre privately held estate near Cleveland. Afterward, you will convene at the tasting room in Sautee-Nacoochee for a full tasting, which includes the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. The tour begins at 12 noon. Additional tour times are offered based upon demand. The cost of the tour is $25 per person and includes a full tasting and the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. Reservations and prepayment are required. Call the tasting room. This rain or shine event is offered most Saturdays. Call for specific dates.
Phone: 706-878-5522 - Address: Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 2454 Georgia 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571Cleveland, GA |
Outdoor Adventure Day - 9/28/13
Learn how to catch a trout, paddle a canoe and shoot a shotgun, then try your skills at fly tying and casting, trout fishing, archery, air guns and skeet shooting. Wildlife shows, hunting dog demonstrations and hayrides will be available. $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
| October |
Hiking in Helen - 10/5, 10/12, 10/19 & 10/26/13 at 1-3pm
Join this fun, guided hike that travels three miles from the park's lodge to Helen. Shuttle service is provided if hikers want to hike only one-way. Pre-registration required. $5 plus $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA |
Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling - 10/5 - 10/26/13
Join owner Bob Miller or winemaker Joe Smith for the next Tour de la Cave and Barrel Tasting offered by Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Smith or Miller lead tours of the winery and Georgia's only wine cave and offer barrel samples of future vintages. The Tour de la Cave & Barrel Tasting allows you to visit Yonah Mountain Vineyards, a 197 acre privately held estate near Cleveland. Afterward, you will convene at the tasting room in Sautee-Nacoochee for a full tasting, which includes the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. The tour begins at 12 noon. Additional tour times are offered based upon demand. The cost of the tour is $25 per person and includes a full tasting and the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. Reservations and prepayment are required. Call the tasting room. This rain or shine event is offered most Saturdays. Call for specific dates.
Phone: 706-878-5522 - Address: Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 2454 Georgia 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571Cleveland, GA |
Dahlonega Appalachian Jam - 10/12/13 at 2-5pm
North Georgia's mountain music pickers and singers flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site for the 2013 Dahlonega Appalachian Jam every Saturday. The Appalachian Jam gives traditional mountain music players the chance to get together and celebrate the kind of music that has been performed in the Appalachian Mountains for generations. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and gather on the historic Public Square to jam with the scheduled musicians. Everyone else should come on down and listen or dance. Visitors enjoy an afternoon and evening (even a few days) of fun with downtown Dahlonega's extensive dining opportunities and linger for some great shopping at the 60 retail stores in the downtown area. Handicapped Accessible event. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-482-2707 - Address: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533 |
| November |
Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling - 11/2 - 11/30/13
Join owner Bob Miller or winemaker Joe Smith for the next Tour de la Cave and Barrel Tasting offered by Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Smith or Miller lead tours of the winery and Georgia's only wine cave and offer barrel samples of future vintages. The Tour de la Cave & Barrel Tasting allows you to visit Yonah Mountain Vineyards, a 197 acre privately held estate near Cleveland. Afterward, you will convene at the tasting room in Sautee-Nacoochee for a full tasting, which includes the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. The tour begins at 12 noon. Additional tour times are offered based upon demand. The cost of the tour is $25 per person and includes a full tasting and the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. Reservations and prepayment are required. Call the tasting room. This rain or shine event is offered most Saturdays. Call for specific dates.
Phone: 706-878-5522 - Address: Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 2454 Georgia 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571Cleveland, GA |
Festival of Trees - 11/27 - 12/14/13
View beautifully decorated trees throughout Unicoi Lodge, then enjoy a meal in our cozy restaurant. $5 parking. $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA |
| December |
Festival of Trees - 12/1 - 12/14/13
View beautifully decorated trees throughout Unicoi Lodge, then enjoy a meal in our cozy restaurant. $5 parking. $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA |
4th Annual Flowery Branch Christmas Tree Lighting and Roll n’ Stroll - 12/7/13 at 2-6pm
Starts at 2pm and ends at 6pm with the Tree Lighting. Santa will be making an appearance! Vendors, Live Music, “Shop with a Cop” Silent Auction and Carnival Type Games. Contacts: Vendor/Festival Info: Charlotte Cornett 678-698-1387 - Roll n Stroll Parade Info: Steve Soucie 770-967-2934 - 'Shop with a Cop' Silent Auction Info: Connie Conner 770-238-2039 Location: historic Downtown Flowery Branch, GA |
Deck the Halls - 12/7/13 at 10am-1pm
This holiday celebration includes making holiday crafts, hayrides (weather permitting) and live music in the beautiful decorated lodge. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be stopping by for a visit. $5 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA |
Tour de la Cave & Barrel Sampling - 12/7 - 12/28/13
Join owner Bob Miller or winemaker Joe Smith for the next Tour de la Cave and Barrel Tasting offered by Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Smith or Miller lead tours of the winery and Georgia's only wine cave and offer barrel samples of future vintages. The Tour de la Cave & Barrel Tasting allows you to visit Yonah Mountain Vineyards, a 197 acre privately held estate near Cleveland. Afterward, you will convene at the tasting room in Sautee-Nacoochee for a full tasting, which includes the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. The tour begins at 12 noon. Additional tour times are offered based upon demand. The cost of the tour is $25 per person and includes a full tasting and the Yonah Mountain Vineyards glass. Reservations and prepayment are required. Call the tasting room. This rain or shine event is offered most Saturdays. Call for specific dates.
Phone: 706-878-5522 - Address: Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 2454 Georgia 17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571Cleveland, GA |
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