Local News and Events

Enjoy a relaxing, scenic trip aboard the train to McCaysville. There you will be dropped off at Rolling Thunder where you can choose either a lazy float trip down the beautiful Toccoa River on a co ...

Take 515 towards Atlanta, to the traffic light at Old 76 (June Walker Chevrolet Dealership on your left) turn south, it will be on your right.
The Craddock Center presents "Music and Stories: ...
Starts: Saturday, January 30, 2010

Hwy 76 east to Hiawassee then South on Hwy 75
35th annual event with more than 60 of the Southeast's finiest artists and crafts people will be here for this Unicoi tradition. This juried show ...
Starts: Saturday, February 20, 2010

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway will resume scenic train rides from Blue Ridge to McCaysville/Copperhill on weekends beginning Saturday, March 13th, 2010. For more information on tickets and schedule ...
Starts: Saturday, March 13, 2010 Ends: Monday, January 31, 2011

Pick up a copy of Taste A Perfect Day, at the Fannin County Chamber.
Mark you calendar for our 5th annual "Wine Highway Weekend". Last years event was great and this year will be even better! ...
Starts: Saturday, March 20, 2010 Ends: Sunday, March 21, 2010

The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce presents their third annual Celtic Music Festival! Celtic-themed workshops will be held at various locations around Downtown Dahlonega. Enjoy bagpip ...
Starts: Friday, March 26, 2010 Ends: Sunday, March 28, 2010

Easter Egg-spress – Saturday 4:00pm. Ride the train with the Easter Bunny! This is a two hour trip, ticket price is $16.00 plus tax for all passengers.

Rick Lucas is our new Artist in Residence, his work will remain on display at The Art Center. Lucas Imaging Associates specializes in the photography and reproduction of fine art. Rick Lucas is the ...
Starts: Saturday, April 03, 2010

7.5 Miles out Aska Road on the left
Organized by the Aska Adventure Association.  Easter Bonnet Pet Parade, bring your pet and win a prize. Photo's with the Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hung, ...
Starts: Saturday, April 03, 2010

Run, mountain bike & kayak the Toccoa River in this 13th annual co-ed adventure race. 90+ co-ed teams of three participate. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp. This event is for the adventure racer ...
Starts: Saturday, April 10, 2010

The 14th annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival features bluegrass and old-time music and authentic mountain crafts on the historic Public Square, 13 South Park Street, Dahlonega, Georgia all ...
Starts: Friday, April 16, 2010 Ends: Sunday, April 18, 2010

Sixth annual arts and crafts sale from 9 to 5 p.m. Live entertainment, free admission and is sponsored by Fannin County Explorer Post 401.

The Cohutta 100 is a mix of fast moving rolling terrain and big climbs. There is significant elevation change throughout the course. There are about 35+ miles of single track and the remainder is f ...
Starts: Saturday, April 24, 2010

3rd Annual! Local restaurants will provide food, the event will also include a silent auction, wine tasting and music. Hours are from 6 - 9 p.m. This is a "Save the Date" more information to follow ...
Starts: Saturday, April 24, 2010

Pickin' in the Park - every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk. Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at the Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville. Free Admission. And the park is wheelc ...
Starts: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 Ends: Wednesday, December 01, 2010

2591 East 1st Street across from The Swan Drive-In
This is Blue Ridge Community Theater's 2nd main stage play of the season for their "Year of Comedy" "Run For Your Wife" by Ray Cooney is a su ...
Starts: Friday, May 07, 2010 Ends: Monday, May 31, 2010

Over 200 classic cars. Registration starts at 9:oo a.m. Door prizes and trophies for the top 25 trucks and trophies for the top 50 cars and specialty awards that include Mayor's Choice, Chief of Po ...
Starts: Saturday, May 08, 2010

Smokie Mountain Melodies presents, "Front Row Center 09" a Spring production with all female Barber Shop. Phyllis Baker is a highly-respected Director from Pinellas, Florida who has directed on Int ...
Starts: Saturday, May 15, 2010

The Mountain Flower Art Festival is a 20 year tradition, featuring juried original fine art and the craft of regional artists and also celebrates the area mountain wildflowers. The Dahlonega Master ...
Starts: Saturday, May 15, 2010 Ends: Sunday, May 16, 2010

Cross country, NORBA sanctioned championship races for all age groups along the beautiful Tanasi trail system. Entrance Fee.

34th Annual Festival, Features over 200 arts, crafts and food booths. The best in mountain crafts and fine arts, artist's demonstrations, music and dance. Arts in the Park has been recognized as on ...
Starts: Saturday, May 29, 2010 Ends: Sunday, May 30, 2010

Open to adults ages 55 and older - great fishing. Participants must bring their own fishing gear and bait. Free lunch provided. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatc ...
Starts: Friday, June 04, 2010

Don't use internet mapping systems, visit their website below for accurate directions
9th annual signature outdoor wine-art-music festival. Wine tasting, folk art, horse drawn vineyard wagon r ...
Starts: Saturday, June 05, 2010 Ends: Sunday, June 06, 2010

Highway 60 to Forest Service Road 69
Fun for the whole family. 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. 16 and under can fish free. Bring your poles and bait and the hatchery provides the fish in Rock Creek. Brin ...
Starts: Saturday, June 05, 2010

11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129
Join other kids 12 and younger to fish our stocked trout stream. Prizes will be given to the lucky ticket holder, and families will enjoy wat ...
Starts: Saturday, June 12, 2010

Blairsville, Ga. Meeks Park
Clan Gatherings - Scottish Vendors - Pipe and Drum Bands - Parade of Tartans - Amateur Athletics - Border Collie Demonstrations - Children's Games & ...
Starts: Saturday, June 12, 2010 Ends: Sunday, June 13, 2010

Highway 76, Hiawassee
5th annual festival. Friday,6:00 p.m. and Saturday 1:00 p.m. For more information, including scheduled groups and prices, call the Union County Chamber of Commerce at 706 ...
Starts: Saturday, June 12, 2010 Ends: Sunday, June 13, 2010

65 R Ranch Rd, Dahlonega, GA
21st Annual Mountain Top Rodeo at R Ranch in Dahlonega, Highway 60. Events include bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping and the kids' calf scramble. ...
Starts: Friday, June 25, 2010 Ends: Saturday, June 26, 2010

Tater Hill, McCaysville, Ga.
End of Blue Ridge Hwy (Hwy 5)
The TriCities Business Association continues a long standing Copper Basin tradition of celebrating our nation's inde ...
Starts: Friday, July 02, 2010

Ducktown, Tn.(20 minute drive from Blue Ridge)
Hwy 5 (Blue Ridge Highway) north till ends at Hwy 68, turn left, travel approx 4 miles to the town of Ducktown, festivities are on Ma ...
Starts: Friday, July 02, 2010 Ends: Sunday, July 04, 2010

Blue Ridge Lake Marina.
515 east to Windy Ridge Road (Conoco station & Kentucky Fried Chicken) go to flashing red light turn left, follow Old Hwy 76 to the Marina
Barbeque ...
Starts: Saturday, July 03, 2010

Hwy 76/515 to Blue Ridge, turn right at United Community Bank
An old-fashioned Fourth of July parade in downtown Blue Ridge. Bring out the family.

In Historic Downtown Blue Ridge
Opening reception on Saturday, July 3rd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Join us as we celebrate our heritage through quilting. Quilters both old and new are represe ...
Starts: Saturday, July 03, 2010 Ends: Saturday, July 31, 2010

Hiawassee, Ga. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Annual award winning fair. Arts and crafts, regional food, Pioneer Village with living exhibits, country, bluegrass and gospel music by ...
Starts: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Ends: Saturday, July 31, 2010

Meeks Park, Blairsville
Highway 515 West of Blairsville
12th Annual Butternut Creek Festival at Meeks Park Juried show of 65 of the finest artists and crafters in the North Ge ...
Starts: Saturday, July 24, 2010 Ends: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
Downtown Historic District across from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Depot
Last year was such a great success this is going to be an annual even ...
Starts: Saturday, July 31, 2010

Kiwanis Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge
Jones Street off of E. 2nd Street
Rodeo starts at 8:00 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Western Rodeo event with Bull riding, saddle bronc riding, ...
Starts: Friday, August 20, 2010 Ends: Saturday, August 21, 2010

Mercier Orchards
1.5 miles north from 515 on Hwy 5
Growing apples for you since 1943. Mercier Orchards, nestled in the north Georgia mountains, is celebrating 67 years of busi ...
Starts: Saturday, September 04, 2010 Ends: Sunday, September 26, 2010

Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
4 lane highway (515/76) to W. First Street (McDonalds on the corner) follow to first traffic light (Mountain Street) turn left then your first right o ...
Starts: Monday, September 06, 2010

Downtown Historic Blue Ridge
Landscape painters will invade Blue Ridge for three days. Some of the area's most talented outdoor painters will bring their paint boxes and easels to Fannin Count ...
Starts: Friday, September 10, 2010 Ends: Sunday, September 12, 2010

Fannin County Performing Arts Center
515 to Old Hwy 76 (by June Walker Chevrolet) turn south highschool just around curve on your right.
An evening of Patriotic songs and a sp ...
Starts: Saturday, September 11, 2010

Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge
11th Annual Wildlife Arts Festival. This festival showcases the works of the finest wildlife artists in the Southeast. More than 75 artists displayin ...
Starts: Saturday, September 18, 2010 Ends: Sunday, September 19, 2010

All Proceeds benefit the children of Fannin County. Registration starts at 8:30, Poker Ride $30.00 per Bike, additional hands available. T-Shirt to the first 100 to register. Meal and Prizes upon r ...
Starts: Saturday, October 02, 2010

Suches, Ga. Woody Gap School
Car Show ~ Music ~ Pottery ~ Quilts ~ Home made Goodies ~ Leather Crafts ~ Needlework ~ Folk Art Jewelry ~ Furniture ~ ~ Photographs ~ Stained Glass ~ ...
Starts: Saturday, October 02, 2010 Ends: Sunday, October 03, 2010

Seven miles east of Murphy, NC, off U.S. Highway 64, just north of Georgia's state line
One of the largest and most popular events of its type in the region,and a short drive from Blue Ridge, ...
Starts: Saturday, October 02, 2010 Ends: Sunday, October 03, 2010

Cherry Log, Ga. Just 5 miles east on 515 from Blue Ridge follow signs
First 3 weekends each October, the community of Cherry Log celebrates the harvest with the Cherry Log Festival ...
Starts: Saturday, October 02, 2010 Ends: Sunday, October 17, 2010

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Hiawassee, Ga.
Arts, crafts & exhibits. Clogging, singing, authentic mountain demonstrations, pioneer village, kiddie rides and a new show, Kay Ro ...
Starts: Friday, October 08, 2010 Ends: Saturday, October 16, 2010

Ellijay, GA
15 minutes west of Blue Ridge
Kicks off the Applie Festival

Thirty eigth annual Apple Festival, over 300 vendors with handmade/hand crafted items, on-site demonstrations. Lots of good things to eat. Other fun things to do will be an antique car show on the ...
Starts: Saturday, October 09, 2010 Ends: Sunday, October 17, 2010

Dahlonega, Ga.
Take Hwy 515 (76) south to Hwy 52, head east and follow signs to Dahlonega
The historic gold mining town of Dahlonega goes all out each fall in celebration of i ...
Starts: Saturday, October 16, 2010 Ends: Sunday, October 17, 2010

40th Annual Event. 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Mountain Arts & Crafts, food and fun for the whole family. No admission fee and free parking. Lots of local vendors.

Blairsville, GA

Vogel State Park 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129.
Celebrate autumn's arrival with: a cakewalk at 2 p.m., chili and drinks for sale at ...
Starts: Saturday, October 16, 2010

420 West Main Street / Downtown across from City Park
Opening reception on Saturday, October 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Southern Appalachian Artist Guild and the Blue Ridge Mountains ...
Starts: Saturday, October 16, 2010 Ends: Saturday, November 13, 2010

43rd Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival See the parade of moonshine and revenue cars to kick off festivities at 9:00 Saturday morning. Meet many legendary race car drivers see Vintage Race Cars and ...
Starts: Saturday, October 23, 2010 Ends: Sunday, October 24, 2010

Crane Creek Vineyards, Young Harris

About 25 minutes east of Blue Ridge
Celebrating the completion of the year's harvest. There will be hayrides, grape stomping ...
Starts: Saturday, October 23, 2010

Mark your calendar and plan to come and enjoy a day with your favorite pet. Event includes parade, pet education and demonstrations, rabies clinic, micro-chipping, contests, prizes, photos with you ...
Starts: Saturday, October 23, 2010

Downtown Blue Ridge
Hundreds of costumed kids and grown-up kids plus your pets are welcome gather in downtown Blue Ridge to celebrate. Businesses stay open late to pass out candy and treats. ...
Starts: Saturday, October 30, 2010

Blue Ridge Community Theater
2591 East 1st Street across from The Swan Drive-In

The "Nuns" are back by popular demand, buy your tickets early these will s ...
Starts: Thursday, November 04, 2010 Ends: Sunday, December 05, 2010

Starbridge Farm

Starbridge is located off Hwy 52E between Dahlonega and Cleveland.
Sixth annual Hemlockfest. Lots of musical entertainment, including fire danci ...
Starts: Friday, November 05, 2010 Ends: Sunday, November 07, 2010

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association

Downtown Historic District across from City Park
Celebrate the joy of the season through art. The Art Center will be dressed for th ...
Starts: Saturday, November 20, 2010

Old Courthouse, West First St
The Blue Ridge Mountain Holiday Art Show and Sale is being held in the old County Courthouse. Open weekdays except Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays ...
Starts: Saturday, November 20, 2010 Ends: Thursday, December 23, 2010

Old-fashioned holiday celebration in downtown Blue Ridge. The day starts off with Tuba Christmas on the main stage at 11:00 followed by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus arriving on the Blue Ridge Scenic Ra ...
Starts: Saturday, November 27, 2010

Head north on Hwy 5 from McDonalds you will be in downtown McCaysville in 10 minutes.
The Copperhill Kiwanis Club is in it's 88th year and is once again proud to uphold it's 50 ...
Starts: Saturday, December 04, 2010

High Hope Plantation Located off Hwy. 5 on Old Post Road, look for signs.

3rd Annual St. Luke's Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. High Hope is a village inspired by ...
Starts: Saturday, December 04, 2010