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April 12,
2008 |
Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race
80 co-ed teams of three hike, mountain bike,
run and kayak in the Chattahoochee National
Forest. The race begins at a secret location
in the Chattahoochee National Forest and
ends in Downtown Blue Ridge City Park, with
live music, food and the finish line.
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May 26
thru end of Sept.
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Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park. Casual
jam sessions for acoustic musicians are held
under the trees and pavillions along the
Toccoa River at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend
Park every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. til
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! More information:
www.pickinthepark.com. |
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Memorial
Day Weekend
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Arts In The Park
Located in downtown Blue Ridge City Park -
Blue Ridge, GA.
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 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. |
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July 4th
week |
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. |
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Lake Blue Ridge
Fireworks
Lake Blue Ridge 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. |
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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. |
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July &
August |
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. |
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August |
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.
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August |
Blue
Ridge Kiwanis Rodeo
Western rodeo with bull riding, saddle bronc
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. |
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Labor Day |
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. |
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September |
Wildlife Festival
of the Arts
Downtown Blue Ridge.
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. |
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September |
Family Fishing Festival
Chattahoochee National
Fish Hatchery.
Fly-tying and casting demonstrations,
educational exhibits and plenty of fish to
catch in Rock Creek. Call (706) 838-4723 for
more information. |
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October
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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. |
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Halloween |
Halloween Safe Zone
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. |
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November
- December |
Holiday Art Show &
Sale
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association.
Shop for regional art and crafts at the Blue
Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Thanksgiving through Christmas. For more
information, call (706) 632-2144. |
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November
- December |
Light Up Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge, Saturday after
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. |
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December
- 1st Saturday |
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. |
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December
- weekends |
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. |
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December |
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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