NE Georgia Mountains Travel Region Festivals, Fairs and Events

71st annual Georgia Mountain Fair,

Sunday, August 15, 2021 10:00am - 10:00pm

Monday, August 16, 2021 10:00am - 10:00pm

Tuesday, August 17, 2021 10:00am - 10:00pm

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 10:00am - 10:00pm

Thursday, August 19, 2021 10:00am - 10:00pm

Friday, August 20, 2021 10:00am - 10:00pm

Saturday, August 21, 2021 10:00am - 10:00pm

Look forward to the 71st annual Georgia Mountain Fair, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this summer! Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that the event has to offer. With first class musical performances, arts & crafts, 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! This year we have a new midway - Amusements of America

This would be a really fun event to attend. Come see what's happening in Sautee!

We nurture the friendship between Alpine Helen and Fuessen, Germany. and promote Alpine Helen by supporting local businesses and attending their events.

Address: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 1311 Music Hall Rd Hiawassee GA 30546

1 day pass: $12.00 3 day pass (valid any 3 days): $33.00 Fun Fair pass (valid ALL 9 days): $90.00

Art-Tique Vintage Market

Dealers from all over the metro area fill the inside of the Braselton Historical Gymnasium creating a fun pop-up market event! The vendors bring you the best antiques, boutique, repurposed creations and local artwork! You will find rustics, salvage, primitives, good old junk, mantiques, boutique, furniture, jewelry, home decor, farmhouse, food trucks and more! You don't want to miss this 3 day event! For more information, contact Countryside Antiques at 706-824-7204.

Phone (706) 824-7204

Folk Pottery Show & Arts Festival

You’re invited! The Folk Pottery Show & Arts Festival is in its 13th year of bringing northeast Georgia folk potters together with regional art potters for a festive one-day event.

FOLK POTTERY SHOW & ARTS FESTIVAL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia presents the 13th annual Folk Pottery Show & Arts Festival Saturday, September 4. It will be held on the grounds of the Sautee Nacoochee Center (SNC) from 10 AM-4 PM, where the museum is located. Admission to the festival, the Folk Pottery Museum and other areas will have free admission for visitors, children, and families.

Festival goers will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful pottery and artwork of nine northeast Georgia folk potters and twenty-three heritage art vendors, whose tents will be spread across the lawn of the SNC campus. Some of the folk potters registered to attend include Rex Hogan, Roger Corn and Steve Turpin. In the Community Hall, visitors can vote on the People’s Choice entries and participate in the Festival raffle to win pieces created by festival artists. 

Address: Sautee Nacoochee Center 283 GA Hwy. 255 N. Sautee Nacoochee GA 30571

Grape Stomp Fest

Join us for a day full of fun and laughter as we celebrate our annual Grape Stomp Fest! We will have live music all day, local vendors, a kids tent, and our Lucy-look-a-like contest. Grape stomping will be at 2 and 4 p.m. with souvenir papers. There will also be a BBQ lunch for sale.

$25 admission includes souvenir glass and inclusion in all activities.

• Adults (21+)

Music: 

11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Rhonda Funk

2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Garrett Wheeler 

(706) 745-7483

50th Annual Oktoberfest

Join us for the 50th Annual Oktoberfest in Helen, Georgia. It's Helen's biggest celebration! Enjoy German music, food, drinks and dancing, including waltzes, polkas and the chicken dance! Oktoberfest will run from Sept. 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 2021, and then reopens daily beginning Sept. 30 and continues through Nov. 7, 2021. The Oktoberfest parade is Sept. 11, 2021, at noon.

Food and drinks cost extra. For more information about the event, call 706-878-1908 or visit www.helenchamber.com.

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Snake Day and Wildlife Festival

Plans are underway for Elachee’s 2021 Snake Day Wildlife Festival. Details coming soon!

Date: Saturday, September 11, 2021
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: $10 Per Person (ages 2 and older); Elachee Members $5 Per Person

Virtual Science Night

Elachee Nature Science Center hosts this FREE monthly program series to engage the community in environmental education and discussion. Pre-registration required to receive the online meeting login credentials.

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Pollinators and Pollinator Gardens with Mark and Rose Barton, retired educators who have made their backyard a pollinator haven.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Mammals with Michael Mengak, University of Georgia Wildlife Biologist and Professor
REGISTRATION DETAILS COMING SOON

Tuesday, October 5, 2021
The Fluvial Geomorphology of Rivers and Streams in the Southeastern U.S. with Jacob McDonald, University of North Georgia Assistant Professor of Geography & Geospatial Science
REGISTRATION DETAILS COMING SOON

Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Amphibian Foundation and the Southeastern Species of Concern with Mark Mandica, Founder of The Amphibian Foundation
REGISTRATION DETAILS COMING SOON

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Georgia’s Spiders with Nancy Hinkle, University of Georgia
REGISTRATION DETAILS COMING SOON

Farm Animal Fun Day

Saturday, September 11, 2021 10:00am - 3:00pm

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Pooches in the Park

Saturday, September 25, 2021 9:30am - 5:00pm

Tails will be wagging when Braselton digs in for its 6th annual Pooches in the Park on Saturday, September 25. Plan to bring the entire pack (dogs, kids, friends, etc.) to Braselton Park on Harrison Street from 9:30 a.m. to 5p.m.
- Rover on Over Marketplace - Sniff out some fun new accessories for Fido or meet some local pooch service providers such as vets, groomers and boarders.
- Howl About Some Contests - The event will also feature a variety of fun, free contests. Stop by the pavilion in the park to sign up. Space is limited and prizes will be awarded.
- Run Over to the Lure Course - Fast paced and fun the watch, dogs chase a mechanized, plastic lure around the course. Come to watch the excitement or have your pup give it a try for a small donation benefiting the Humane Society of Jackson County.
- Wolf Down Some Treats - There will be plenty of treats for the pups and your human pack.
- Dixie Dock Dogs will be splashing down near the tennis courts. Featuring 2 full days (Saturday and Sunday) of scheduled competitions. Watch world class competitive distance-jumping.

Pooches in the Park is a family friendly event. All dogs must be on leash and play well with others!

Accidents doo doo happen - when your dog does his business, remember to do yours and pick it up! Let’s keep Braselton beautiful!

PAW APPROVED VENDORS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
(Applications to vend will be released after July 5th)

This is a rain or shine event! We will only cancel if the local authorities deem weather conditions to be too dangerous to be outside.

2021 Ida Cox Music Series

August 14- The Funk Brotherhood: Classic Funk
August 21- Hunter Callahan: Rock
August 28- Milkshake Mayfield:Jazz

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be in Hartwell, GA on September 2-6, 2021.  The Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end.  This Traveling Memorial stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. It was made for the purpose of helping heal and rekindle friendships and to allow people the opportunity to visit loved ones in their home town who otherwise may not be able to make the trip to Washington.  The public is invited to come visit the wall and pay their respects to those who fought bravely during the Vietnam War.  More information about the wall can be found at  http://www.travelingwall.us/
Sponsored by: City of Hartwell, Hart County, Hartwell DDA
Hosted by: Cateechee, Armis Advisers
In Partnership with: American Legion Post 109, Hart County Chamber of Commerce