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GEORGIA MOUNTAINS FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

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 Festivals and Fairs

Georgia Apple Festival  Held in Ellijay Georgia, this Georgia Apple Festival celebrates the north Georgia apple harvest with crafts, food, music, dance, art, demonstrations and of course, anything relating to the honored apple.  The Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay is a vey popular event. Held 2 consecutive weekends. October 9-12 and 16-18

Amicalola Deer Park is a great place to have fun, to take a hike and to enjoy viewing the beautiful deer.  When you visit Amicalola Deer Park, you are helping to create a place of sanctuary and help because all donations are used to rehabilitate injured, neglected and abused aniimals.  Located on Highway 52 on your way to Amicalola Falls, Dahlonega Square and Burts Pumpkin Farm. Map
AMICALOLA DEER PARK'S FALL FEST
Haunted Hayride
Featuring The Headless Horseman
Oct. 20, 27, 31

Oct. 13,-14, Gates open 10AM-6PM
 Hayrides, Pumpkin Carving, Food and Live Music

Oct. 20, 21, Gates Open 10AM-9PM
 Hayrides, Pumpkin Carving, Food, Haunted Hayride and the Headless Horseman

Oct. 27, Gates Open 10AM-9PM
Hayrides, Pumpkin Carving, Haunted Hayride, The Headless Horseman and Food

Oct. 28, Gates Open 10AM-6PM
Hayrides, Pumpkin Carving and Food

Oct. 31, Gates Open 10AM-9PM
Heyrides, Haunted Hayrides, Pumpkin Carving, Food, The Headless Horseman and Trick or Treat
Tours, Hayrides and Food all day each day
Admission
Adults $5.00
Children and Seniors $3.00

U. S. Army Mountain Ranger Open House Annual spring event opening the camp to the public for one day. Dahlonega

A fine art festival held every spring in Dahlonega. The Mountain Flower Art Festival Includes plant sale, wildflower walk, gardening demos, handcrafted art, ranging from watercolors, painters, potters, silversmiths, photographers to weavers. In addition  performing artists play during the festival on the square.

APPALACHIAN SAMPLER FESTIVALS held (rain or shine) in Ellijay, Georgia on the third weekend monthly April  - September.

Apple Pickin' Jubilee




The Bear on the Square Festival Dahlonega - features Blue Grass, old time music, old time events like pig hollering, and crafts on the square in Dahlonega
Celebrates and preserves  the traditions of bluegrass and old-time mountain music, crafts, and folkways, is held every third weekend in April on and around Dahlonega's  Historic Town Square.

Blairsville Scottish Festival features clan gatherings, Scottish Vendors, pipe and drum bands, parade of Tartans, Border Collie demonstrations, children's games and activities, Scottish dancing and  Music, Scottish village exhibit, Scottish fiddle and harp workshops, genealogy tent, music and entertainment.

Helen Georgia Oktoberfest
You'll think you are in a Bavarian village in Germany as you celebrate Oktoberfest with bratwurst and Germna beer in the North Georgia Mountains.

Events promoting the arts and local artisians in Blue Ridge Georgia

Held the third Saturday of every month features local artists in the North Georgia Mountains


Annual Georgia Wine Country Festival at Three Sisters Vineyards  in Dahlonega

Marble Festival Jasper GA
Historic Marble Quarry is open during the  Marble Festival for daily tours.  Marble Festival features music,food, art and crafts, fun forthe whole family and entertainment. October 2-3 706-692-5600

 Sorghum Festival Blairsville GA
Sorghum Festival is held in Blairsville for 3 consecutive weekends in October.
Highlights sorghum and include contests, arts and crafts, food and entertainment.  Try the sorghum syrup. October 8,10,15,17, 22, 24

 Fall Festival and Fair Hiawassee, GA  
The Fall Festival and Fair is held at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee. Enjoy north Georgia Mountains arts and culture highlighting clogging, singing, dancing, Blue Grass and Gospel music, arts, crafts and regional food and the official Georgia Old Timer’s Fiddler’s Convention.  October 8-17

 Arts and Crafts on the Square Ellijay GA
On the square in downtown Ellijay held during the Georgia Apple Festival. Food, artists and local craft vendors.
October 9-10,16-17

 Mountain Harvest Sale in Blue Ridge, GA
Mountain arts and crafts, lots of food and fun. 9:00-5:00. Blue Ridge Ga. October 16-17, 23-24


Gold Rush Days Dahlonega October

Suches, Georgia - The Valley Above the Clouds
Annual festival will be held October 6 & 7, 2007 oOn the grounds of Woody Gap School -Georgia's Smallest Public School
GA Hwy. 60, between Dahlonega and Blue Ridge
 ctivities and family entertainment Saturday & Sunday 9 to 5


Autumnfest Dahlonega September



Dahlonega Literary Festival February 60 authors! Booksignings, readings, seminars, children's events, more!, 800-231-5543

The Prater’s Mill Country Fair features North Georgia mountains music, good Southern cooking, living history exhibits including Civil War reenactments and the  crafts and original art of local artisans and mountain music. Craft demonstrations include blacksmithing, spinning, quilting, rug hooking, woodcarving and hand tufting, a cottage industry that evolved into the tufted carpet industry centered in Dalton, Ga. Historical country fair is held in October.
Take  self-guided tours of the operating gristmill, the country store, Shugart Cotton Gin and the Westbrook Barn and barnyard animals.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds: Hiawassee, Georgia
Home of Rhododendron Festival, Bluegrass Festival, Summer Fair, the Superstar Concert Series, the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival and Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers Festival.


Arts In The Park
Blue Ridge, Memorial Day Weekend
Features over 200 arts, crafts and food booths Arts in the Park is located in downtown Blue Ridge City Park. The best in mountain crafts and fine arts, artist's demonstrations, music and dance. Arts in the Park have been recognized as one of the Top 20 Events by the Southeastern Tourism Society. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. Call (706) 632-2144 for more information.

Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park, May thru September
Casual jam sessions for acoustic musicians are held under the trees and pavilions along the Toccoa River at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. till dusk beginning May 26 through the end of September. Free admission to musicians of all levels and listeners who appreciate good music. Bring your picnic supper and enjoy the music! For more information call 423-496-4653 or see www.pickinthepark.com.

Old Timers Day
Downtown Blue Ridge, Saturday Closest to July 4th
Celebration and parade in Downtown Blue Ridge, food, crafts, ice cream and entertainment. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Business Association.

Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks
Marina, on or near July 4th Live music and food beginning at 4 p.m, Food provided by the Masonic Lodge. Fabulous fireworks over Lake Blue Ridge at dark. Call (706) 632-2618 for more information.

Miners Homecoming
Downtown McCaysville, July 4th Weekend
Miners homecoming takes place in Ducktown, TN. every July 4th weekend. Old fashioned Independence Day fireworks are shot from Tater Hill in downtown McCaysville-Copperhill on July 4th at dark-thirty. Fourth of July Kiwanis parade and festivities take place on July 5th, also in McCaysville-Copperhill.

Concerts in the Park
Downtown Blue Ridge Park, July & August
Good music in a beautiful setting on warm summer nights, bring your own quilt or lawn chair and a picnic supper. Call the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association for more information, (706) 632-2144.

Morganton, Georgia
Morganton Music Park
Located west of Morganton on Highway 60
Country music, dancing and food
Friday and Saturday nights - 8:00 pm
706-374-5230



Smokey Bear's Birthday
Ocoee Whitewater Center, August
Games, face-painting, storytelling, puppet shows and, of course, Smokey the Bear! For more information, call (423) 496-5197.

Blue Ridge Kiwanis Rodeo
August
Western rodeo with bull riding, saddle bronco riding, calf roping, bareback, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and special events. Great food and fun for all ages. Call (706) 632-3400 for more information.

Labor Day Barbeque
Labor Day in Downtown Blue Ridge
Annual Barbeque starts at 11 a.m. until the food runs out. Downtown Blue Ridge City Park. Good food and entertainment. Call (706) 455-3818 for more information.

Wildlife Festival of the Arts
Downtown Blue Ridge Park, September
showcasing the works of the finest wildlife artists in the Southeast. More than 75 artists sell their sculpture, painting and woodworking. Forest service information, fly-fishing demonstrations, food and entertainment. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. Call (706) 632-2144.

Family Fishing Festival
Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery, September
Fly-tying and casting demonstrations, educational exhibits and plenty of fish to catch in Rock Creek. Call (706) 838-4723 for more information.

Annual Ocoee River Days Festival
Ocoee Whitewater Center, September
Big name entertainment, food, fun, exhibits, games and activities for all ages. For information, call (423) 496-5197.

Mountain Harvest Sale
Blue Ridge Farmer's Market, 3rd and 4th weekend in October
Sponsored by the Fannin County Homemaker's Council, the Mountain Harvest Sale features local arts, crafts, food and fun on two separate October weekends. For information, please call (706) 632-2858.

Halloween Safe Zone
Downtown Blue Ridge
Treats and fun for all. Downtown Blue Ridge Main Street is closed and kids of all ages trick or treat from shop to shop. Food and entertainment. For information, call (706) 632-0547.

Holiday Art Show & Sale
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Assn., Each November-December
Shop for regional art and crafts at the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Thanksgiving through Christmas. For more information, call (706) 632-2144.

Light up Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge, Saturday before Thanksgiving
Christmas festival in Downtown Blue Ridge. Music, refreshments, caroling and all-day activities. Official lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa arrives!! Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Business Association.

Hometown Christmas
Downtown McCaysville, First Saturday of December
Parade, Santa's arrival, food, refreshments and entertainment. Lighting of the bridge. For information, call (706) 632-4236.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Christmas Express
Blue Ridge, Weekends in December
Come ride the holiday train and see Santa, Mrs. Santa and the elves. Listen to Christmas stories and sing carols. For information, call (706) 632-9833.

Festival of Trees
Ocoee Whitewater Center, Ducktown, December
Come enjoy the beauty of the season and see the beautiful Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, schools and organizations.



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