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2013 - Date/ Month |
Location |
Description |
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"Growing Up Wild" - Early Education Program |
Thurs.,
1/17
1/24 &
1/31 |
Helen, GA;
Unicoi State Park |
This is a early
childhood education program for children ages 3 to 7
designed to build on a child’s sense of wonder about nature
and invite them to explore the wildlife around them. $5 plus
$5 parking. 706-878-2201 ext. 305 or
www.gastateparks.org
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Christmas Traditions & Civil War |
1/15-1/19; 1/22 - 1/25 &
1/29 - 1/31 |
Jefferson, GA;
Crawford Long Museum |
Learn about the history of Christmas stockings, trees and
Santa Claus in this temporary exhibit which depicts a
typical southern home during the hard times of the Civil
War.
Christmas exhibit included in regular museum admission; $5
adults, $4 seniors, $3 students. Children 5 and under free.
Phone: 706-367-5307 -
Address: Crawford Long
Museum, 28 College St, Jefferson, Georgia
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"Crimes of the Heart" - Theater Presentation |
Fri., 1/18; Sat., 1/19;
Sun., 1/20
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Canton Historic Theater; Canton, GA |
Fri. & Sat: 8 pm;
Sun: 2:30 pm
Presented by Cherokee Theatre Company -
General Admission: $15; Seniors and students: $12; Group
rates (10 or more): $10
info@cherokeetheatre.org
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Lakewood 400
Antiques Market in Cumming
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Fri., 1/18 - Sun., 1/20 |
Cumming, GA;
Lakewood 400 Market |
Friday: 9 - 5;
Saturday: 9-6;
Sunday: 10-5
The Lakewood 400 Antiques
Market-$3 Friday through Sunday (Ticket is good all
weekend) 770-889-3400 or
http://www.lakewoodantiques.com
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"Reptile Day" - Chattahoochee Nature Center |
Sat., 1/19 |
Roswell, GA; Chattahoochee Nature Center |
2 pm - 4 pm
Snake Exhibit - Includes a Southeastern Snake Encounter Show at 1pm,
featuring Jason Clark, star of the Animal Planet series: SnakesKin.
From 12 to 4pm the Reptile Wagon will give you an
up-close view of live, native reptiles. From 2 to 4pm, make
Crafty Reptiles. Create a slinky snake with Camp
Kingfisher’s Mr. Tim.
Admission: $6 for Child; $10 Adult; $7
Seniors 65+; $7 Students 13 to18, Free to CNC Members and
Kids 2 years old and under/ 770-992-2055 or
www.chattnaturecenter.com
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34th Annual 18K and 5K Hogpen Hill Climb
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Sat., 1/19 |
Helen, GA;
Unicoi State Park |
9:30 am & 11 am
The 18K race is a "Run & See" Georgia GrandPrix
Event. There will be baggage check for runners and a shuttle
off the mountain. A 5K race is held at the same
time. 5K starts at 9:30 am; 18K starts at 11 am -
706-754-5313 x 201 or David Turner at 706-768-4978.
You may
register for the race at
http://www.runthehogpen.org
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Survival Skills at Buck Shoals |
Sat., 1/19 |
Helen, GA;
Smithgall Woods State Park |
The first part of this Survival Skills series,
Basic Land Navigation, includes an explanation of the
compass and how it works—true north vs. magnetic north,
bearing/azimuth, terrain features and contour lines,
application of the compass to the map and map to the
compass, and more, $5 parking.
Register in advance: $20 to $95.
Call for
more details 706-878-3087 or
www.gastateparks.org
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Winter Soup and Wine Parties |
Every Saturday in January |
Tiger, GA;
Tiger Mountain Vineyards |
1/19 & 1/26 - 1-3pm
Tiger Mountain Vineyards will once again have winter soup
and wine parties every Saturday in January, 2013, at the Red
Barn or in the barrel room, depending on weather. Live
music, artisan cheeses and bread. $15 per person.
Phone: 706-782-4777 -
Address: 2592 Old Highway 441
S, Tiger, GA 30576
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MLK Day Celebration |
Sun, 1/20 |
Kennesaw, GA; Kennesaw State University |
Bailey Performing Arts Center in
Morgan Concert Hall/ MLK Day Celebration/ 8 pm/ For more
email Donimic Bruno at dbruno2@kennesaw.edu or 678-797-2557
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Cloudland Canyon State Park/ Bear Creek Guided Hike |
Mon., 1/21 |
Cloudland Canyon State Park/ Bear Creek |
10 am
This is a strenuous hike, but
guides will go slowly so that participants can enjoy the
beautiful scenery along this 9 mile long trail. Bring water,
lunch, sunscreen, and a hiking stick if you have one. Meet
at the G3 Building near the tennis courts, 10 am.
Reservations required: $15 plus $5 parking - 706-913-7170 or
www.gastateparks.org
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"A Night at the Oscars" |
Sat., 1/26 |
Cartersville, GA; Clarence Brown Conference Center |
7 pm
Cartersville Service League's
Annual Ways and Means Dance benefitting Bartow's Children.
Tickets: $60 in advance, $65 at the door - Includes live
band, buffet, beer and wine, silent auction. Raffle and
mixed drinks are cash only. Cocktail casual attire; no one
under 21 admitted. Michele Ledbetter 770-356-2335 or DeeAnne
Stover 770-548-5671
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Pine Mountain Moonlight Hike |
Sun., 1/27 |
Cartersville, GA; Pine Mountain Recreation Area |
Join the Cartersville Parks &
Recreation Department as they host a guided hike on
Cartersville's Pine Mountain Trail. Hike departs from the
West Trailhead for a 1.57 mile hike to the David G. Archer
Overlook at the summit of 1,562 feet above sea level for a
stunning view of Allatoona Lake, the Etowah River Valley and
the lights of Cartersville. While these hikes are designed
to take advantage of the light of the full moon,
participants may wish to bring a flashlight. (Hikes may be
canceled due to bad weather.) For more information call:
Becky 770-387-5625 or Greg 770-607-6173
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Fasching Celebration - Germany's Answer to Mardi Gras |
Sat., 2/3 |
Helen, GA; Helendorf River Inn |
7 pm - 11 pm
While not as wild as what you might find in New Orleans, the
Fasching Celebration in Helen, GA, is a fun evening with
food, drink (BYOB), music, and a costume contest. Prizes
are awarded for the best Female, Male, and Couples costume!
It will be held at the Helendorf River Inn on Saturday.
Entertainment provided by Dan Witucki. For more information
contact the Helen Chamber of Commerce at 706-878-1908
Or, visit
http://www.helenchamber.com
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We Choose Space! - Planetarium Show |
Fri., 2/8 & 2/15 |
Young Harris, GA; Rollins Planetarium, Maxwell Center; Young
Harris College |
8 pm.
The first planetarium show told completely by astronauts
(Scott Parazynski, Tom Jones and Gene Cernan) and a famous
space reporter (Walter Cronkite) - Uses actual fisheye
photography from inside the International Space Station -
Animates the construction of a sustainable lunar colony and
features potential commercial spacecraft of the present and
future. Arrive early for best seats. No late seating
permitted. If skies are clear, the College Observatory will
be open following the show. Adults: $3, Children & Non-YHC
Students: $2 and YHC Students/Faculty/Staff: 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
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Chocolate & wine at Tiger Mountain Vineyards |
Sat., 2/9 |
Tiger, GA; Tiger Mountain Vineyards & Winery |
1 - 4 pm
Annual chocolate and wine party at Tiger Mountain Vineyards
featuring chocolate fondue and strawberries - and music for
Valentine's by the Greg Presmanes Trio! 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is
$15 per person. Phone:
706-782-4777 - Address: Tiger
Mountain Vineyards and Winery, 2592 Old Hwy 441 S, Tiger, GA
30552
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38th Annual Fireside Arts & Crafts Show |
Sat. & Sun., 2/16 & 17 |
Helen, GA;
Unicoi State Park |
10 am to 5 pm
Some of the Southeast’s finest artists and crafts people
will be at the Fireside Arts & Craft Show at the Unicoi
State Park. This indoor-juried show has a reputation for
excellence and is a nice balance between fine arts and
quality crafts. For more information call
1-800-573-9659.
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Helenblitz Mini Cooper Car Show |
Fri & Sat., 2/22 & 23 |
Helen, GA: Helendorf River Inn |
All day
Family friendly event. There will be social events, RC car
races, opportunities to show off your MINI, and a charity
auction. So if you own one or just want to check out these
unique vehicles up close, stop by. - Fri & Sat, all day
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Sylvan Valley Celtic Weekend |
Fri & Sat., 2/22 & 23 |
Sautee, GA;
Sylvan Valley Lodge |
2/22: 6-11pm & 2/23: 10am-11pm
Join us for the Inaugural celebration of all things Celtic
at the Sylvan Valley Celtic Weekend. Whether you are Irish,
Scottish, Welsh or just a Celt at heart, enjoy a weekend of
music, dancing, bagpipes, kilts, food and beverages in the
heart of North Georgia Wine Country. Call for info and cost.
Phone: 706-865-7371 -
Address: Sylvan Valley Lodge,
747 Duncan Bridge Rd., Sautee, GA 30571
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Plunge for Paws |
Sat, 2/23 |
Jefferson, GA; Crow's Lake Catfish Farm -
Located at Intersection Hwy.
11 and 129. |
2:30 - 4:30 pm
Freeze the day and join the Leadership Jackson Class for the
coolest thing you'll do all year! Come witness the brave
souls who will "Plunge for Paws" into Crow's Lake. Fun, food
and festivities for the whole family. Food available for
sale and tax deductible donations accepted to support your
favorite plunger and help raise funds to build an animal
shelter for Jackson County. Free
admission and parking. Phone:
706-614-0865 - Address:
Crow's Lake Catfish Farm, 155 Crows Lake Dr., Jefferson, GA
30549 -
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Folk-to-Fine Arts Festival & Expo |
Fri, Sat & Sun, 3/1, 3/2 & 3/3 |
Commerce, GA; Commerce Civic Center |
10am-5pm
Features over 60 unique and outstanding artists showcasing a
wide variety of art from folk to fine. Located in Historic
Downtown Commerce at the Commerce Civic Center, 110 State
Street and always the first full weekend of March. Admission
is $7-$15. Phone:
706-334-2954 - Address:
Commerce Civic Center, 110 State St., Commerce, GA 30529
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35th Annual Gala Art Auction Fundraiser |
Sat., 3/2 |
Gainesville, GA; Dillard House Conference Center |
6 pm
The Quinlan Visual Arts Center's annual Gala Art Auction is
the center’s most popular fundraising tradition. As both the
first major Quinlan exhibition and event of 2013, the 35th
Annual Gala Art Auction will feature the highest caliber
original art work by local, regional and national talents.
Tickets are $125 per person. Tables of 10 are $1,250.
Phone: 770-536-2575 -
Address: Quinlan Visual Arts
Center, 514 Green St NE,; Gainesville, GA 30501
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Top of Georgia Bluegrass Jamboree |
Fri & Sat., 3/8 & 3/9 |
Dillard, GA; Dillard House Inn & Conference Center |
3/8: 1:30-10pm - 3/9: 12:30-10pm
Enjoy 2 days of great music and great food at the Dillard
House Conference Center in Dillard, Ga. Reserved and General
Admission Seating. Call for ticket info.
Phone: 706-746-2690 -
Address: Dillard House Inn &
Conference Center, 748 Franklin St, Dillard, GA 30537
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Conyers St. Patrick's
Day Parade
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Fri, 3/15 |
Conyers, GA:
901 Railroad Street |
4:30 pm
Conyers celebrates Irish style with the
World's fastest growing St. Patrick's Day parade in Olde
Town Conyers that kicks off at 4:30 P.M. Join in the fun
with parade-goers and walk the two block parade route to the
Conyers Pavilion for entertainment and refreshments.
Phone: (770) 602-2606
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Shamrock Dulcimer
Blast
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Fri., 3/15 & Sat., 3/16 |
Blairsville, GA; Union County
Historic Courthouse, One Town Square |
3/15: 6pm & 3/16: 9am
Union County Historical Society & Blairsville Mountain
Sounds Satellite of the North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer
Association host Shamrock Dulcimer Blast in March. Friday
Night Concert in the Old Courthouse by this year's Blast
instructor Anne Lough. Free parking.
Concerts & Open Mike Performances are open to the public and
free. Instructor Fees for dulcimer workshops vary
from $20 to $25. Phone:
706-745-5483 - Address: Union
County Historic Courthouse, One Town Square, Blairsville, GA
30512
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Cosmic Concert: Led Zeppelin |
Fri., 3/22 |
Young Harris, GA: Rollins Planetarium, Young Harris College |
7 & 8 pm
Led Zeppelin’s cosmic laser concert remains one of the most
popular music shows ever performed in planetariums. Now see
it as a full-dome video extravaganza! This one-of-a-kind
concert transports the audience into a series of fantastical
and surrealistic settings, taking visitors on a captivating
journey led by this legendary rock band. The motions draw
audiences deeper into the ever-changing landscape of sight
and sound. The soundtrack includes Led Zeppelin classics
such as “Kashmir,” “Black Dog,” “Over the Hills and Far
Away,” “Stairway to Heaven” and “Rock and Roll.” Cosmic
Concerts contain loud music, flashing lights, spinning stars
and other effects that some may find disruptive. This show
is not recommended for those who may have conditions that
could be aggravated by this experience. Arrive early for
best seats. No late seating permitted. If skies are clear,
the Observatory is open following the show. Adults: $3,
Children & Non-YHC Students: $2 and YHC
Students/Faculty/Staff: 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
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Evening Kayak and Wildlife Watching Adventures |
Sat., 3/23 |
Winder, GA; Fort Yargo State Park |
3:30 - 6 pm
The stealthy kayak is a great vessel to sneak up on all
sorts of wildlife. This ranger-led paddle will take
participants around Yargo Lake for viewing birds, mammals,
dragonflies and other wildlife. Ages 4 and older. Cost is
$15 and $5 parking. Register in advance. Please arrive for
registration by no later than 3:30 PM.
Phone: 770-867-3489 -
Address:
Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad St, Winder, GA 30680
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2013 Annual Blue Ridge Writers' Conference
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Fri. & Sat,
4/5 & 4/6 |
Blue Ridge, GA; The Art Center; Blue Ridge
Mountains Arts Assoc. |
Reception, open to the public from 5 to 7 pm.
Classes:
Writers will learn to hone their skills and expand their
market.
Early bird registration through March 1: $60
Beginning March 2: $70
420 West Main St., Blue Ridge, GA
Phone: (706) 632-2144.
www/blueridgewritersconference.com
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First Friday Art Walk |
April |
Downtown Marietta, GA |
Admission: Free. Join art enthusiasts
as they stroll through the galleries and shops on the
Marietta Square. Participating merchants and art galleries
have featured artists in their locations. The Historic
Marietta Trolley provides a shuttle service.
Phone:
(770) 429-1115
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Blue Ridge Scenic
Railway Easter Egg-spress
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April |
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, 241 Depot Street,
Blue Ridge, GA |
Children ride the train with the Easter
Bunny. A real treat for the kids. An activity filled, fun
train ride with the Easter Bunny. The trip is 2 hours,
beginning and ending in historic downtown Blue Ridge.
Phone: toll free at
(800) 934-1898
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15th Annual UGA Int'l Street Festival
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April |
College Ave., Downtown Athens, GA |
Admission: Free. Cultural displays,
traditional costumes, dances and international bands. Dozens
of UGA international student organizations and local
community groups will sponsor informative and interactive
cultural displays as well as musical and dance performances.
There will be a children's corner, door prizes and
giveaways. Phone: (706) 357-4430
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Dogwood Arts and Crafts Fair |
April |
70 Murphy Campus Blvd., Tallapoosa, GA |
Fair offers a variety of hand-made crafts as
well as demonstrations by local artisans.
Phone: (678) 378-3795
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Alpharetta Arts StreetFest |
April |
Historic Downtown Alpharetta, 2 South Main
St., Alpharetta, GA |
Admission: Free; The arts are alive this
spring on the Northside with over 100 artists from
throughout the U.S. showcased at the Alpharetta Arts
Streetfest. Dance groups will also appear on the Music
and Cultural Arts Stage, including traditional Irish dance,
Acoustic Rock Duo, Contemporary Jazz Group, Acoustic Guitar
and Americana/Folk Music Group. Street fare treats
will also be available.
Phone:
(678) 297.6000
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Taste of Blue Ridge |
April |
13 Trackside Court;
Blue Ridge, GA |
Admission: $35 in advance, $45 at the door;
5th Annual event sponsored by Humane Society of Blue Ridge.
Over 30 restaurants will provide food. The event will
also include a silent auction, a live auction, beer/wine and
live music. So, bring your dancing shoes and an
appetite! 5:00 pm to
8:00 pm
For more information call, (706) 632-5224
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Taste of Sautee
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April |
Sautee, GA |
No fee. Wine tasting pass: $15. Fine
wine, food, art and music. The festival will feature wines
from 4 of Georgia’s best wineries. Many of Northeast
Georgia’s finest restaurants will offer selections from
their menus, as well as items prepared specifically for the
festival. An eclectic array of live music - 5 bands;
bluegrass, jazz, old time, and acoustic rock - will be
offered throughout the day.
Phone: (706) 878-5522
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Jasper Juried Fine ArtFest |
April |
Downtown Jasper, GA |
Over 60 artists works. Saturday features a
Model A Show, and both days will showcase music, performing
arts, children's art activities, food, and much more.
Phone: (800) 847-4842
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Blue Ridge Spring Fest 2013 |
April |
Downtown Blue Ridge, GA |
Annual arts and crafts, entertainment and
more at the Blue Ridge Farmers Market. |
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Antiques & Arts in Adairsville
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April |
101 Public Square, Adairsville, GA |
Free admission and parking. Festival features
fine arts and antiques. Georgia's first city to be listed in
its entirety on the National Register of Historic Places
welcomes some of the top antiques dealers and artists in the
U.S. for this two-day outdoor festival.
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ARTS Spring |
April |
Sandy Springs, GA |
Month-long celebration of the arts.
Experience theater, sculpture, portraits, music and other
forms of art. The celebration bundles some of the finest
talent, art, and cuisine that Sandy Springs has to offer.
Enjoy cabaret and comedy, jazz and chamber music, theatre
and talent shows, paintings and poetry, artists and authors,
gardens, and restaurants galore!
Phone: (866) 511-7742
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Young Harris Art Festival
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April |
Young Harris, GA |
Arts & crafts, music, baking and canning
contests, line dancers and square dancers
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Spring Fling/Art in the Garden
Hosted by Dawson County Arts Council, a non-profit
organization
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May |
Bowen Art Ctr.
Old Rock School House, 344 Highway 9N, Dawsonville, GA
Directions: Dawsonville is located at the intersection of
Highway 53W and Highway 9N. The Bowen Center is north of the
square, just past the middle school.
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Free parking, Handicap parking, no entry fee,
Artist market, food and drink available with free music acts
playing throughout weekend. This is
one of the best places to get your Spring gardening supplies
from flowers and vegetables to tools and products to make
sure your garden is a show piece. Children's area is
available with fun activities.
Phone: (706) 216-2787
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Northwest Georgia Balloon Festival |
May |
Menlo, Georgia
Tillotson Field, Hwy 48 |
Admission: Free. Hot Air Balloon Festival,
Carnival Rides & games, Live Entertainment, Arts &
Crafts Show & Venders; Tethered Balloon Rides, Rock
Climbing Wall; Mechanical Bull, and great family fun!
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Days of Summer Festival |
May |
Suwanee, GA |
Face Painting, Petting Farm, Clowns, Kid's
Activities, Kiddy Train, Amusement Rides, Festival Games,
Food & Drinks, Exhibitors, Live Entertainment Nightly. 10%
OF ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE GA-AL CHAPTER OF MAKE-A-WISH
FOUNDATION.
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One Day Arts
and Crafts Extravaganza |
May |
Lithia Springs, GA |
Art & Craft Events, Art and Craft Show,
Church Craft Show, Children's Events, Family-Friendly
Events, Community Events, Fundraiser, Religious & Spiritual
Events, Church Event
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Geranium Festival
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May |
McDonough, GA |
Admission: Free. Music and Outdoor arts
and crafts exhibition and sale. Over 300 vendors will
be on hand with a variety of handcrafted items for sale.
There will also be a community business section consisting
of area businesses who provide information about their
business. Benefits non-profit organizations and Lions
sponsored national charities.
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Possum Pickin' Bluegrass Concert |
May
June
July
August
Sept |
Tallapoosa, GA
Head Ave. |
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Blairsville Spring Arts & Crafts Festival |
May |
Blairsville, GA |
A juried arts
festival featuring local artists and craftsmen demonstrating
a wide array of arts and crafts along the 'Art Walk'
walking tour throughout the downtown Blairsville area.
Items will be available for purchase from the local artists
as well as food and entertainment.
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Mountain Flower Art Festival |
May |
Dahlonega Public Square; Dahlonega, GA |
Parking Free around and just off the square.
Master Gardeners will present this year's collection of
beautiful plants, large plant and seed sales, workshops and
more. The parking garage at North Georgia College and
State University is available for $5 per day. If you plan to
stay the weekend, check out Dahlonega's B&B’s at
www.dahlonegalodging.com.
Over 70 artists of all varieties. You can watch some
of them as they create their art on the spot. From pottery
to two dimensional art to photography, there is something
for everyone. The Dahlonega Arts Council invites you
to enjoy a weekend of fine dining, shopping, art and wine!
Phone: (706) 864 -3711
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Canton Festival of the Arts
 |
May |
Canton, GA |
Admission: Free, and complimentary parking is
conveniently located behind City Hall. Juried art
exhibit, Literary Fair, Serenity Garden area, food and a
wine and beer garden, homemade jams, jellies, salsa, pickled
tomatoes & picked okra. Hands-on Activities for
Children, including mural painting, photography, drawing,
dance and drama. Open Mic Night performers, Literary
Panel & Book signings. Free parking.
Funding
from the festival allows the Arts Center to host a wide
variety of arts programming including classes and youth art
camps.
Phone: (770) 704.6244
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Horsin' Around BBQ Showdown |
Memorial Day Weekend |
6321 U S Highway 76 Young Harris, GA |
Everyone is welcome to the
6th Annual Horsin' Around BBQ Showdown & Festival! The
Barbeque competition is sanctioned by the Kansas City
Barbeque Society (KCBS) and is part of the Georgia BBQ
Championship Series, so plan on participating if you and
your team are competing in the State Championship.
Featured band begins playing
at noon.
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa:
Phone: (706) 379-9900
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Arts in the Park |
May |
Blue Ridge, GA
Downtown City Park |
Admission: Adults-$5, Children-Free. Fine
arts, crafts and food booths, food, activities for children
and special events for adults
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The Atlanta Bike Festival
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Memorial Day Weekend, |
Marietta, GA
Jim R Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road |
Admission: $20 per day, Weekend $35, Secured
Parking Free. This is a motorcycle festival. See the latest
domestic & foreign motorcycles along with custom builders.
Test driving will be available. All other kinds of bike
accessories & related items will be on display.
Performers:
Nick Lee, world record holder for the longest
motorcycle burnout, will be demonstrating his world record
style burnouts and showcasing his specialized vehicles.
Stunt Riders will be putting on a dazzling show of their
latest tricks. Bands will be
jamming the whole Memorial Day Weekend. Whether you're a
Rider, thinking about getting into it or just want to jam to
some good music, The Atlanta Bike Festival is the place to
be Memorial Day Weekend.
http://www.atlbikefest.com
Phone: (404) 344-9770
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Summer Craft & Gift Show |
June |
280 N. Broad St., Winder, GA
First United Methodist Church
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Admission: Free. Over 155 art, craft
and gift vendors spaces available, some food vendors, yard
sale booths and farmers market booths. 678-425-9082
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Georgia Fine Wine Festival |
June |
5400 Town Creek Rd.; Dahlonega, GA |
Live Jazz and Bluegrass is played throughout
the festival, and local Arts and Crafts, tractor-drawn
vineyard tours, and a petting zoo round-out special features
of the event.
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Folk Potter's Festival
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June |
712 Thompson St., Homer GA |
Annual Folk Potters Festival featuring the
best potters in the Southeast and beyond. The goal of the
North Georgia Folk Potter's Festival is to promote the arts
in Banks County, help support the art department in local
schools and to have the best pottery festival in the state
of Georgia.
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Mountain Fling |
June |
North Georgia Technical College, Hwy 515,
Blairsville, GA |
Area crafters bring the "Best of the Best"
here. This Mountain Regional Arts & Crafts Guild event
features paintings, wood crafts, pottery and other craft and
art media from the Georgia and North Carolina mountain area.
Phone: (706) 896-0932
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Folk Art Family Reunion |
June |
3631 Hwy 53 E, at Etowah River Rd., Dawsonville, GA |
Come and meet Deacon Gary and his art car,
K'ron, Heather Ferguson, Phil "Channel Cat" Chandler,
Joycelyn Hairston, Cornbread, Billy Roper, potter Brian J.
Wilson and Alabama's award winning Brenda Davis just to name
a few of the artist who will be joining the Folk Art Family
Reunion this year.
Phone: (706) 265-6030
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Sunflower Farm Festival |
June |
1430 Durden Road,
Rutledge, GA
706-557-2870
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Admission, $5-Adults, Kids 4-12-$2, Kids
under 4-Free. Beautiful 15 acre Sunflower Field,
Huge Shade covered Artist Market, Live Traditional
Music, Tractor Parade, Kids Area, Delicious Local BBQ,
hayrides.
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Annual 4th of July Fireworks |
July 4, 2013 |
Helen, GA |
Fireworks held at dusk (between 9PM &
9:30PM) behind the Alpine Village Shoppes and Helen Welcome
Center.
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4th of July Family Celebration
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July 4, 2013 |
Dahlonega GA |
Admission: Free. 10k and 5k Dahlonega
Firecracker Races with door prizes drawings, pet show, a
patriotic ceremony on the lawn of the Gold Museum, the
annual reading of the U.S. Constitution, a watermelon
cutting by the Boy Scouts, an antique auto show, and live
entertainment of bluegrass, folk, and country music. The
Independence Day Parade through the square will begin around
5:00 p.m. and end before the fireworks show.
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Butternut Creek Festival |
July |
Meeks Park, US 76/515 West, Blairsville, GA |
One of the finest juried arts and crafts
shows in the Southeast. 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, etc.
Phone: (706) 439-6074
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Homespun Festival |
July
(third weekend in July) |
Rockmart, GA
Downtown |
Admission: Free. Great variety of food,
handmade arts and crafts, gospel entertainment & family fun!
Saturday - live entertainment all day. Parade, rides for
kids, great southern rock entertainment and fireworks
extravaganza!
Performers
Friday-Gospel Night from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, headlined by
Gospel sensations Heirborn.
Phone: (770) 684-8760
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Lazy Daze Music Festival
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July |
Winder, GA -
113 E Athens; Field next to Community Center |
Admission: Free. Music, children's
activities, (including the new Hamster ball), food vendors,
dancing, open mic. Festival concludes with fireworks.
Bring blankets and chairs.
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Annual Show & Shine for Cystic Fibrosis |
July |
639 Edelweiss Strasse
Helen, GA |
Cruise-In, Friday, July 27, 6PM - 9PM. Car
show on Saturday, July 28 from 8AM - 4PM. Awards for best of
show, Best & Outstanding Ford, GM, Mopar, Foreign and
Orphan. Rain or Shine. Music by
'Digger the DJ' Located at the Remember When Theater, 115
Escowee St., Helen GA
Phone: (706) 795-2264
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Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival
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August |
Adams Park, Kennesaw, GA |
The festival features a Kansas City Barbeque
Society sanctioned BBQ competition, which is recognized as a
Georgia Barbecue Championship contest; as well as a Backyard
BBQ, Anything Butt and Peach Dessert Contest. Over $15,000
in cash and prizes will be awarded to contest winners.
Enjoy live musical performances, a family entertainment
stage, a Kid Zone featuring amazing slides, inflatable
bounces, interactive games and other child-friendly
activities, delicious food and beverage vendors, and a
street festival atmosphere of arts, crafts and general
merchandise -- including a selection of sponsor booths with
unique products and services.
Phone: (710) 422-9714
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Young Harris Art Festival |
Aug. |
Mayors Park, Young Harris, GA |
This is an outdoor festival with artists,
crafters and some food vendors. This show has great
visibility and will be promoted well.
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Art in the Park |
Sept |
Glover Park, Marietta Square, Downtown Marietta, GA |
Admission: Free Celebrate Labor Day
with the fine art show held on the lovely Marietta Square.
Artists from throughout the Southeast will be displaying
their wares. Phone: 770-429-1115 |
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The Dillard Art Fest |
Sept |
Dillard, GA |
Admission: Free, Parking: Free. This is
a two day event located at the city hall grounds of Dillard
Ga. This event will have over 50 juried artists and great
food.
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Yellow Daisy Festival
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Sept |
Special Events Meadow;
Stone Mountain Park, GA |
Admission: $10 per vehicle. The Yellow Daisy
Festival is consistently one of the nation's top traditional
arts and crafts events. This festival is popular among many
different artists and crafters.
More than 400 artists and crafters from 38 States and two
countries display their works for your appreciation and
purchase. Daily live entertainment, Children's Corner
activities, clogging and crafter demonstrations throughout
the event as well as fabulous festival foods.
Please note pets are not allowed at the
Yellow Daisy Festival.
Phone: (770) 498-5690
Crafter application deadline is March 15.
Volunteer sign-ups begin July
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3rd Annual North Georgia Music & Arts
Festival
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Sept. |
The Lodge at Copperhead, Blairsville, GA
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Details to come.
Phone: (706) 835-7433 |
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43rd Oktoberfest |
Sept. |
Helen, GA |
Helen's biggest celebration! German music, dancing,
food & drinks! Enjoy Waltzes, Polkas and the Chicken
Dance!
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Smooth Music Jazz Festival
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Sept. |
Mable House Complex, Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre,
5239 Floyd Rd., Mableton, GA
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Outdoor Smooth Jazz Music Festival featuring Sax Pack, Marc
Antoine, Brian Simpson, Jeff Golub, Matt Marshak, Jeanette
Harris and Kevin Griffin.
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Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ |
Sept. |
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park (South) |
Admission: $5, A portion of all proceeds will benefit the
Humane Society of Blue Ridge;
Select blues bands and local restaurants will host
entertainment and food specials. The festival will
include several local vendors sampling and serving their BBQ
style culinary delights. Wash down a late lunch or dinner
with a SweetWater Brew or quench your thirst with an Ice Tea
or Coke sold by the Lodging Association .
NO COOLERS, PETS, OR SMOKING will be permitted in the
festival.
Phone: (706) 632-5680
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North Georgia State Fair
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Sept. |
2245 Callaway Rd.,
Marietta, GA
Jim R. Miller Park |
Admission:
Adults: $7, Children 10 and under: FREE. Individual tickets:
$1.00; 22 ride tickets: $20.00; 55 tickets: $50.00.
30% off advance tickets. 2013 activity and performance
details still to come.
Phone: (770) 423-1330
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Summer's Last Kiss - An Affair with the Arts
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Sept. |
Hiawassee, GA
City Square, Hwy 76 |
Admission: Free. Art Exhibits, Music,
Dance, Theatre, Poetry, Crafts, Street Dance, Children
Events, and Food
Phone: (706) 896-4966
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North Georgia Folk Festival
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Oct. |
Sandy Creek Park,
400 Holmes Rd. Athens, GA |
Festival Admission: Adults: $10; Students:
$5; Children under 12: Free
Park Admission: $2 per person ages 4 – 64
Kids program from 11:00 until 2:00
Music: Noon until 9:00 pm
Arts and Craft Demonstrations: noon until 6:00
Events include music, kids activities, demonstrations and
more.
Phone: (706) 613 3631
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33nd Georgia Marble Festival |
October |
Lee Newton Park, Jasper, GA |
Adults $5.00 -- Students 6 & up $3.00 -- 5 & under FREE
Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Food, Arts & Crafts, Live music and entertainment. Parade,
Road Race, Marble Quarry Tour (this is the only time during
the year that you can actually tour the Marble Quarry)
A special area is set aside for the kids with activities
like a climbing wall, giant slide, obstacle course, petting
zoo.
Phone: (706) 692-5600
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Mule Camp Market Festival |
October |
Gainesville (Mule Camp Springs) |
Admission: Free, Parking: Free. (Parking
should be available in the county’s parking deck at the
corner of E.E Butler Parkway and Spring Street.)
Downtown square of
Gainesville; mountain arts and crafts. The family can enjoy
mule rides, live country & Blue Grass music and great food.
The kids can enjoy the petting zoo and many other
activities.
Hosted by Gainesville Jaycees.
Phone: (770) 532-7714
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Ellijay Apple Festival
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Oct. |
Ellijay, GA |
Hosted by the Ellijay Lions Club, the Gilmer County Chamber
of Commerce, the Cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay, and
Gilmer County. There are over 300 vendors with handmade,
hand-crafted items, as well as many on-site demonstrations
of how selected types of crafts are made. This year promises
many new crafts as well as favorites from past festivals.
There is also great food, including, of course, apples and
apple treats, pony rides, a train ride, a parade and antique
car show each year. The antique car show is held at the
Civic Center. The parade begins at 10 A.M.
More details to come.
Phone: (706) 636-4500
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Ellijay Marketplace October Days
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October (four weekends in Oct.) |
518 River Street,
Ellijay, GA |
Art and craft vendors and demonstrations,
food, live music, kids activities
Phone: (706) 847-4531
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Georgia Mountain Fall Festival |
October |
Hiawassee, GA |
General Admission: $5; musical performances:
$10 + Gate Ticket, Parking: $2. Musical
performances, Arts & Craft vendors, educational
demonstrations, a flower show and the ever-popular Georgia’s
Official State Fiddlers' Convention.
Phone: (706) 896-4191
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Arts in the Park Festival |
October each day |
Blue Ridge, GA
Downtown City Park |
Adults: $5, Children: Free. fine arts, crafts
and food booths, food, activities for children and special
events for adults
Phone: (706) 632-2144
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Sorghum Festival |
Oct |
Meeks Park, Blairsville, GA |
Admission: Free, Parking: Free. Parade,
car show, arts & crafts, music, games and contests: "biskit"
eatin' contest, pole climbin', log sawin', rock throwin',
baccur spittin', horseshoe throwin'
Blairsville Jaycees
Phone: (706) 745-4745
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Cumming Country Fair Festival |
October |
Cumming, GA
Cumming Fairgrounds |
Admission:
Adults $7, Students (5-18) $3, children under
4, Free. Parking: $3, Ride tickets $1 (rides require
more than one ticket)
Petting Zoo, wildlife show,
K-9s in flight, Cherokee Indian Village, Pony Rides,
Chainsaw Art, Heritage Village and over 40
rides and numerous games and
a lineup of concerts scheduled throughout eleven days of
entertainment for all ages.
No alcohol, pets or coolers allowed.
Phone: (770)
781-3491
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Prater's Mill Country Fair
Prater's Mill
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October |
Prater's Mill, GA |
Admission: $5.00, Children Under 12, FREE. Parking:
FREE; A Southern Festival of Quality
Artists, Craftsmen, Music and Food
Phone: (706) 694-6455 |
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Fall Hoedown |
October |
Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd.,
Blairsville, GA |
Parking: $5;
12 PM chili, hotdogs and drinks for sale
3 PM cakewalk
4 PM hayrides
5 PM bonfire and square/line dancing
6 PM trick or treats
7 PM professional storytelling.
Phone: (706) 745-2628
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MeccaFest Fine Arts Festival 2013 |
Oct. |
Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, 251 Alabama St.,
Carrollton, GA |
MeccaFest Fine Arts delivers artwork, artists
and entertainment from around the country each October in
and around the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center.
Phone:
(770) 838-1083
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Gold Rush Days |
October (third full weekend in Oct.)
9am-6pm |
Dahlonega, GA |
Over 300 art and craft
exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic
District in support of this annual event, and it is
estimated that a crowd of over 200,000 visit over the
weekend to join in the fun and excitement! It has been
voted one of the Top 20 Events in the southeast by the
Southeast Tourism Society.
Included in the two day event
are a parade, children's activities, a fashion show, gold
panning contest, wheelbarrow race, King and Queen
Coronation, hog calling, buck dancing contest, gospel
singing and other live entertainment, wrist wrestling, and
last but not least – some delicious food!
Phone: (770) 532-2222
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Oconee Chamber of Commerce 39th Annual Fall
Festival |
October;
(3rd Saturday in October)
9am-5pm |
Downtown, Watkinsville, GA |
Admission: Free, Offsite Parking: Free; Hayrides to and from the festival, Scarecrow
5K Road Race and Fun Run, food, 200+ booths of arts & crafts exhibitors,
music, rock climbing wall, spider jump, pony rides, petting
zoo, inflatable slides, swing ride and train rides.
Food includes BBQ, funnel cakes, kettle corn and more.
Phone: (706) 769-7947
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Heritage Days Festival |
October |
Talking Rock, GA |
Arts, crafts and antiques. There
will be interesting demonstrations for the young and old,
Blue Grass and Southern Gospel Music and good food.
Visit the restored 1877 Talking Rock Schoolhouse Teaching
Museum; join hobbyists in "riding the rails" in restored
railcars. A caravan of railroad motorcars is expected
to roll into town and stop at noon on Saturday. Enjoy
a ride in a donkey cart, meet the Town Crier, relax with the
kids in the park and check out our new Mural.
Phone: (706) 253-5515
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Mountain Moonshine Festival |
October
(Always the 4th weekend in October)
8am-5pm |
Downtown, Dawsonville, GA |
Admission: Free; Visit an old
Moonshine still; listen to stories from both "Trippers" and
Revenuers.
Crafts, food and entertainment on the square in Dawsonville.
Parade, huge car show, including vintage racecars and their drivers.
Music,
dancers, kid’s games and rides, exhibits, crafts and
cars, cars and more cars! Fun for the entire family.
Forrest Hills Mountain Resort & Conference Center
Phone (706) 864-6456
All proceeds of festival go to help the needy children in
Dawson County.
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Toccoa Harvest Festival |
November |
Downtown Square,
Toccoa, GA |
Handmade-homemade-home baked or homegrown
crafts; two stages with entertainment, children and youth
activities.
Phone: (706) 282-3309
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Hemlock Fest |
November |
396 Starbridge Rd.,
Murrayville, GA
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Both day and weekend passes will be available, and admission
is free for kids (ages 15 and under with a supervising adult
ticketholder).
An annual benefit event to save the hemlock trees of
Northeast Georgia, sponsored by the Lumpkin Coalition,
always held the first full weekend in November just outside
of Dahlonega
Event features three days of live music, primitive camping,
educational exhibits, arts and crafts vendors, a kid's
nature village, rustic living demonstrations, great food,
and free canoeing.
Phone:
(706)
429-8010
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The Homespun Show |
November |
Blairsville, GA |
Free Admission and Free Parking. This
is a one day fine arts and crafts event located in the First Methodist Church in
Blairsville. There will be over 50 vendors and food.
Phone: (770) 684-8760
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Civil War Reenactment |
November |
Helen River Park on Edelweiss Strasse, Downtown
Helen, GA
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Features Period Sutlers villages,
demonstrations, and camps. Skirmishes between the Union and
confederate “armies” will re-create some of the war’s most
interesting battles. The event will feature living history
demonstrations and re-enactors from across the country.
Phone: (706) 878-2181
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The National BBQ Cup |
November |
Cumming Fairgrounds; Cumming, GA |
2 day event benefitting three local
charities. Includes a variety of different food
vendors, arts and crafts vendors, product demonstrations,
live entertainment, and a kids zone that will contain a huge
variety of fun activities for the kids and, at the heart, of
course, the KCBS sanctioned BBQ cook-off
Phone:
(770) 886-6290
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Brasstown Valley Holiday Festival
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November |
Young Harris, GA |
Holiday Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa;
Phone: (706) 379-9900 |
Christmas at the Vann House |
December;
Friday and Saturday night, the second week of Dec. |
Chattsworth, GA
Chief Vann House Historic Site, 82 GA Hwy 225, N |
Chief Vann House State Park remembers North
Georgia's first Christmas with one of the most popular
December events in the North Georgia mountains - A Moravian
Christmas at the Vann House. Each of the rooms has a
park ranger or volunteer inside to interpret the room's
role. Harp music in the living room. After enjoying
your self-guided tour, head over to the kitchen, a small
outbuilding on the property. Here volunteers bake
traditional Moravian cookies for visitors' enjoyment.
Phone: (706) 695-2598
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Mountain
festivals range from Arts in the Park to the Civil
War Expo to wine tasting events. Dahlonega celebrates Gold Rush Days.
Ellijay celebrates the apple harvest
with a festival in October. Fun activities go on throughout the year!
