What's Happening in North Georgia? 2008 Calendar of Events Feb - June

North Georgia Mountains - 2008 Calendar of Events  February through June
Fannin County, Blue Ridge, and the Copper Basin

February 16 - 29     Diversity and Connection.  Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, Blue Ridge.  A wonderful photo exhibition by Tuly Fodo.  For more information and times, all 706-632-2144.

February 22 - 24     Lend Me A Tenor.  Blue Ridge Community Theater, Blue Ridge.  A clever and wildly entertaining contemporary comedy that sends audiences on a wild romp of desperate measures and compromising situations.  For ticket information call 706-632-9223.

February 28            Flea Market.  St Anthony's Catholic Church Social Hall, East First Street, Blue Ridge.  20+ tables of bargains.  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  For more information call 706-632-8878.

March 1 -2, 7-9, 14-16       Lend Me A Tenor.  Blue Ridge Community Theater, Blue Ridge.  A clever and wildly entertaining contemporary comedy that sends audiences on a wild romp of desperate measures and compromising situations.  For ticket information call 706-632-9223.

March 22      Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Easter Egg-spress.  Blue Ridge.  For information, tickets and reservations call 706-632-9833 or 800-934-1898.

March 22      Easter Egg Hunt.  Copperhill Tennessee 3:00 p.m., West Tennessee Avenue ballfield.  Open to all children, infants to age 12.  Free photos with the Easter Bunny.  Sponsored by the Tri-Cities Business Association.  For information call Rick Scott at 706-632-2144.

March 28 - 30         Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.  Blue Ridge Community Theater.  For information, tickets and reservations call the theater at 706-632-9223.

April 4 - 6     Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.  Blue Ridge Community Theater.  For information, tickets and reservations call the theater at 706-632-9223.

April 7           Kid's Fishing Day, Ocoee Whitewater Center, Ducktown Tennessee.  Free fishing for kids 16 and under, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  For more information call 877-692-6050 or 423-496-5197.

April 12         Eleventh Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race.  Blue Ridge 90plus co-ed teams of three hike, mountain bike, run and kayak in the Chattahoochee National Forest.  Finish line festivities in Blue Ridge Park beginning about 2:00 p.m.  Live music, food and fun for all ages.  For more information call 706-632-5680 or visit http://www.blueridgemountains.com/

April 12 - 13, 19 -20          Blue Ridge Spring Fest, 3^rd Annual Arts and Crafts Sale from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the old Farmer's Market on East First Street.  For more information call 706-946-6003.

April 19 - 20           Bear on the Square Mountain Festival.  Dahlonega, Bluegrass and old-time music and authentic mountain crafts on the historic square all weekend.  Concerts, musical and crafting workshops, continuous jam sessions, street dance, children's activities, storytelling, demonstrations and sales of traditional mountain crafts and regional foods.  For more information call 800-231-5543 or see http://www.dahlonega.org/

April 19         100 Mile Mountain Bike Race.  Ocoee Whitewater Center, Ducktown, Tennessee, Race the Tanasi Trail.  Entry fees and recreational user fees apply.  For more information and fees call 404-217-0041.

April 21         ARTrageous Friday.  Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, Blue Ridge.  Ballroom dancing.  For more information call 706-632-2144.

April 21 - 27 Tour de Georgia.  North America's premier professional cycling events and rolling festival.  The 5^th annual ediciton is now the highest ranked cycling stage race in North America.  The race will conclude in Blairsville on the 27^th.  For more information visit http://www.tourdegeorgia.com/

May 1, 8, 15, 22 - 29        Pickin' in the Park.  Horseshoe Bend Park, McCaysville, every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to dusk.  Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River.  Free admission.  For more information see http://www.pickin1.com/

May 3           Copper Basin Bargain Day.  copperhill, Tennessee.  City-wide sidewalk yard sale in Copperhill, Tennessee and McCaysville, Georgia.  Shop for bargains at locations around the Copper Basin.  For space reservations call 423-496-5225. Sponsored by the Tri-Cities Business Association.

May 4           SERC Mountain Bike Race.  Ducktown, Tennesee, at the Ocoee Whitewater Center.  Cross-country, NORBA-sanctioned championship races for all age groups along the beautiful Tanasi trail system.  Entrance fee.  For more information, see http://www.goneriding.com/

May 10         Paws in the Park.  Downtown Blue Ridge.  Special morning for our furry friends.  Parade, games and more.

May 10         Georgia Mountain Classic Car Show.  Downtown Blue Ridge.  More than 200 classic cars.  Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., judging at 1:00 p.m., and awards ceremony at 4:30 p.m.  Door prizes and trophies for the top 25 trucks and trophies for the top 50 cars.  Specialty awards include Mayor's Choice, Chief of Police Choice and more.  For more information call Rex Miller at 706-632-3656.

May 16         Smokie Mountain Melodies Chorus.  Fannin County Highschool Performing Arts Center, Blue Ridge.  The Chorus is a chapter of the Sweet Adelines International; the concert will begin at 7:00 p.m.  For more information call 706-632-7445.

May 16         ARTrageous Friday.  Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, Blue Ridge.  Ballroom dancing.  For more information call 706-632-2144.

May 16 - 18, 23 - 25, 30 - 31     The Foreigner.  Blue Ridge Community Theater, Blue Ridge.  A must see performance.  An uproariously zany comedy that's fun for the whole family.  For ticket and show information call the box office at 706-632-9223.

May 17 - 18  Wildflower Festival of the Arts.  Downtown Dahlonega.  19^th Annual Wildflower Festival on the square.  Celebrate spring at this festival, featuring quality art, wildflower exhibits and programs, and children's art activities.  10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days.  For more information call 706-864-3711 or 800-231-5543.

May 24 - 25  Thirty Second Annual Arts in the Park Festival.  Blue Ridge sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association.  10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Memoral Day weekend.  A great way to start off the summer.  Fine arts and crafts and great food in the Blue Ridge City Park, downtown Blue Ridge.  For more information call 706-632-2144.

June  ***         Family Fridays in June.  Ocoee Whitewater Center, Ducktown, Tennessee.  Family conservation education programs each Friday.  Discover animal tracks of the forest and mae your own mold to take home.  Discover the forest and animal habitats along the historic Old Copper Trai.  Experience a bug's life by learning about insects and participating in a Bug Hunt.  For more information call 877-692-6050.

June ***         To Be Announced    National Trails Day.  Chattahoochee National Forest.  Toccoa Ranger District.  All trail fees waived.  Date has not been set.  For more information, or to volunteer for trail clean-up, call 706-745-6928.

June 5,12,19 and 26          Pickin' in the Park.  Horseshoe Bend Park, McCaysville, every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to dusk.  Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River.  Free admission.  For more information see http://www.pickin1.com/

June 7 5^th Annual Apple Blossom Auto Show and Bluegrass Festival.  Ellijay.  Presented by the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce and Apple Country Auto Club.  This year the show will reloate to the Fairground.  For more information call 706-635-7400.

June 7 Kid's Fishing Rodeo.  Chattahoochee National Forest Ranger District, at Lake Winfield Scott.  Great family outing.  Bring your fishing gear and bait and plan on fish for dinner.  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for kids uncer 16.

June 7 - 8     Georgia Wine Country Festival.  Three Sisters Vineyard, Dahlonega.  Fifth annual, two-day event celebrating the many resources of Georgia Wine Country.  Wine tastings from Georgia wineries, live music, gourmet food, folk art, farm exhibits, live demonstrations and more.  For more information all or see http://www.threesistersvineyards.com/

June 14         Seniors Fishing Rodeo.  Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery.  Suches.  For ages 55 and over.  Bring your own equipment and bait.  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Prizes, give-a-ways, games and refreshments.  For more information call 706-838-4723.

June 13 - 14           Georgia Mountain Fair Bluegrass Festival.  Hiawassee.  Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Great event for all the bluegrass lovers.  For more information including scheduled groups and prices, call 706-896-4191.

June 14 - 15           Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games.  Meeks Park, Blairsville.  Top 20 Southeastern Tourism Even.  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  For more information call the Union County Chamber of Commerce at 706-745-5789.

June 13, 14, 20 - 22          Flea Market.  St Anthony's Catholic Church Social Hall, East First Street, Blue Ridge.  20plus tables of bargains.  9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  For more information call 706-632-8878.

June 20         ARTrageous Fridays.  Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association.  Blue Ridge.  Be sure to bring the kids for a special Puppet Show.  For more information call 706-632-2144.

Stop by the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and pick up a 2008 Calendar of Events brochure. Compliments of the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce

Donna Yates, Georgia Realtor
North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains
706-633-0644 cell
donna@ellijay.com
www.move2northgeorgia.net