INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS IN THE NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS - JULY 2, 3, 4TH
Movies in the Park
Co-sponsors: Fannin Library and downtown Business Association
Friday, July 2, 2010 - 9:00 p.m.
In downtown Blue Ridge Park
Admission Free with free popcorn and water
"Night at the Museum" is showing
Wild fantasy comedy based on a night watchman's experiences at the New York Museum of Natural History.
In case of rain, the event will be at the Senior Center - 440 West First Street
More information: 706-632-5263
Firecracker Special !!!
Friday, July 2, 2010 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad: Enjoy fireworks a day early and ride the Firecracker Special to McCaysville. Watch the fireworks from the comfort of your seat on the train or join in the buzz by hanging out in downtown McCaysville.
Train begins boarding at 7:00 and departs at 7:30 p.m. for a ride along the Toccoa River to McCaysville for the fireworks.
Fireworks display from Tater Hill outside of town and can be viewed anywhere in town.
Cost for adults = $32.00
Seniors = $27.00
Children (2 - 12) $16.00
Reservations are strong advised.
Downtown Blue Ridge
Saturday, July 3, 2010 10:00 a.m.
Old Timer's Day Parade
Lake Blue Ridge Marina "FIREWORKS OVER THE LAKE" !
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Barbeque and live music from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Charge for food
Fireworks display at dusk (approximately 9:30p.m.)
Come by boat or car and come as you are!
For more information: call 706-632-2618
Miner's Homecoming in Ducktown
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Hoist Houst at Ducktown Basin Museum
Adults: $5.00
Children under 12: $3.00
Parade on Main Street in Ducktown at 10:00 a.m.
Rubber Duck Race at 12:00 p.m.
Admissision to the museum is free on Saturday
Also 80s rock with Wings of Icarus at 3:00 p.m.
Bluegrass by Ray Deaton and Grastic Measures at 6:00 p.m.
Rock by the C.C. Morgan Band at 8:00 p.m. (bring your own chair)
Fireworks at 10:00 p.m.
Hiawassee - Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - Grammy Winner: Ray Stevens and Fireworks Extravaganza!
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Multi-Platinum recording artist, songwriter and two time Grammy winner RAY STEVENS takes the stage at the Anderson Music Hall (2900 seat).
Celebrate Independence Day as the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds presents it's one of a kind, Fireworks Extravaganza!
Keep all eyes upward at 9:45 p.m. as fireworks fill the skies!
Contact Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds (706) 896-4191 for more information
Historic Downtown Ellijay - Fireworks at Dark
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Shops, restaurants, vendors and more!
Parade at 6:00 p.m.
Live music on River St. 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Blairsville, GA - Independence Day at Vogel State Park
Sunday, July 4, 2010 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate independence day with a flag raising ceremony, bicycle parade, pedal boat races, sandcastles, watermelon eating, sack races, egg tosses and greased pole climbing
Cost: $5.00 for parking
Brasstown Valley Resort - Star Spangled Cookout
Sunday, July 4, 2010 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate the 4th annual cookout. Lots of great food, featuring BBQ chicken, BBQ pork, Flat Iron Steak, Grilled Shrimp and much more! Family fun activities are planned during the cookout such as: pie eating contest, seed spitting contest, bounce house, face painting and more.
Fireworks show on the golf course of the resort after the cookout.
Adults: $35.00
Kids (6-12) $20.00
Price includes all you can eat cookout and all activities planned during the cookout.
Call 706-379-4617 for reservations
Decorate Your Boat ! Lake Chatuge - Hiawassee
Sunday, July 4, 2010 Starts at 5:00 p.m.
Anyone can enter, prizes given for the most creative and the most Red, White & Blue!
Must fly a U.S. Flag, additional patriotic decorations are encouraged!
Must have a number issued by the Grand Marshall to be considered for judging.
Boats must be 16' or longer, meet GA safe boating requirements
Line up behind the Grand Marshall for start at 5:00 p.m. at Nantahala Bay.
Parade will end at Ridges Resort where they will provide a cookout for $5.00
Enjoy the parade from the following points: Towns County Recreation Center, Anderson Bridge, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds For more information: Call Towns County Tourism 706-896-4966
Donna Yates, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty
706-633-0644 cell or 706-632-7311 x252 office
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