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Ancestral Memory, 3 Generations of Artists & Memories: A Summer Juried Exhibiiton - 8/8 - 8/10/2008
This juried exhibition is popular with artists and collectors as it brings together stunning original artwork from across the country to northeast Georgia. Winning artists will take away a total of $2000 in cash prizes for this show, a spectacular array of sculpture, oil, watercolor and mixed media compositions. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-536-2575 - Location: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green Street, N.E., Gainesville, GA 30501. Directions: I85N I985N exit 22,left (E.E. Butler) to Green Street. QVAC on the right |
Bavarian Nights of Summer - 8/9/2008 at 7 pm - 11 pm
An oomph band featuring Bavarian music will get your toes tapping and soon you will be up dancing a polka...it is very contagious! The bands are crowd pleasers with German favorites like "Roll Out the Barrel" as well as some familiar American tunes. The evening is much like Oktoberfest, but on much a smaller scale. Free Admission and parking.
Phone: 706-878-1619 - Location: 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA - Directions: GA Highway 75 into Helen. Turn right on Munich Strasse. Turn right on Edelweiss. Office at Festhalle. |
Gold Fever - 8/9/2008 at 9 am - 11 pm
Gold mining is a fascinating part of the history of Smithgall Woods. Hear more about the history of local gold mining, the geology of the area, see gold specimens, and watch a panning demonstration. Register in advance. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA
Directions: Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348). |
Appalachian Jam - 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, & 8/30/2008 at 2 pm - 6 pm
Listen to the sounds and songs of yesteryear. North Georgia's mountain music singers and pickers will appear on the grounds of the historic Dahlonega Gold Museum. Enjoy acoustic and old-time strings as the sounds of yesterday fill the air.
Phone: 706-864-3513 - Location: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, #1, Public Square, Dahlonega - Directions: On the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of GA. Hwy. 400. |
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series - 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, & 8/30/2008
Musicians perform each Saturday at 8pm. Regional musicians perform a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel music. The program lasts from June-mid-November. These programs will be "pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Location: Unicoi State Park and Lodge, 1788 Highway 356 Rd, Helen, GA 30545. Directions: Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356. |
Wilderness Survival Weekend - 8/9 - 8/10/2008
Learn the essentials of surviving in the wilderness. This program is for families and children or anyone interested in learning these skills. Hands on activities as well as discussions and demonstrations will be included. $3 parking. Phone: 706-265-1969 - Location: Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd., Dawsonville, GA - Directions: 15 miles NW of Dawsonville on GA Hwy 52.Take Hwy 53 W to Hwy 183 N to Hwy 52 E |
Georgia Junior Golf Tour - Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course - 8/9-8/10/2008 at 8 am - 5 pm
The seventh in a series of eight golf tournaments for boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, based on 18 to 36 holes of play. Registration required and can be done online. Parents can serve as caddies. Qualifying Event for Champion's Cup Golf Tournament to be held at Wallace Adams Golf Course at Little Ocmulgee State Park on October 11-12, 2008. $75 - $125.
Phone: 1-866-317-7789 - Location: Richard B. Russell State Park, 2650 Russell State Park Rd, Elberton, GA Directions: Located 8 miles NE of Elberton off Ga. Hwy. 77 on Ruckersville Road. |
Sundays on the River - 8/10/2008 1 pm - 4pm
This is a Sunday afternoon event beside the beautiful Chattahoochee River in the shady Füssen Biergarten. Reminiscence of Sunday afternoons in the great biergartens along the Rhine River in Germany, the Chamber is opening the Füssen Biergarten to a glorious time of food, drink, and music for you and your friends. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-878-1619
Location: 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545. Directions: GA Highway 75 into Helen. Turn right on Munich Strasse. Turn right on Edelweiss. Office @ Festhalle. |
Walk "Fore" Your Health - 8/12, 8/19, & 8/26/2008
Walk 18 holes at Highland Walk Golf Course at Victoria Bryant on any Tuesday in June, July or August for $10.00. Tee time is required. $3 parking.
Phone: 866-317-7789 - Location: Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Road, Royston, GA Directions: Located 2 miles north of Franklin Springs on Ga. Hwy. 327. |
Walk "Fore" Your Health - 8/12, 8/19, & 8/26/2008
Walk 18 holes at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course at Richard B. Russell on any Tuesday in June, July and August for $10.00. Tee time is required. $3 parking.
Phone: 877-405-4653 - Location: Richard B. Russell State Park, 2650 Russell State Park Rd, Elberton, GA - Directions: Located 8 miles NE of Elberton off GA Hwy 77 on Ruckersville Rd |
Visiting Artist Series- 8/9-8/10, 8/16-8/17, 8/23-8/24 & 8/30-8/31/2008 at 9 am - 4:45 pm Artisits and craftspeople from Georgia and surrounding states will demonstrate their arts or crafts. They will have their works for sale in the museum. $2.50 - $4. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-864-3513 - Location: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, #1, Public Square, Dahlonega - Directions: On the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of GA. Hwy. 400. |
The Hofbrau Riverfront Hotel overlooks the Chattahoochee River. This pet friendly hotel features riverfront rooms, Jacuzzis and honeymoon suites. Stay 2 nights and get a tube ride for 2 down the Chattahoochee River. |
Fool’s Gold Mountain Bike Race and Festival - 8/15 - 8/17/2008 11 AM - 6 PM
A mountain bike race and festival all in one weekend, the Fool’s Gold Mountain Bike Race and Festival, is Georgia’s first and only 100 mile mountain bike race. There is also a shorter 50-mile option and many different race categories. The festival will feature Q&A with the pros, bike demos, kid’s races, and a 29'er gathering. If you are a mountain bike fanatic or just interested, this is the festival for you. Admission: Please call. Parking fee: $0
Phone: 404-432-5841- Location: Wahsega 4-H Center, 77 Cloverleaf Trail, Dahlonega, GA |
Youth Fishing Days - 8/16/2008 at 8:30 am - 4 pm
Children and their special "big person" can fish in one of two ponds stocked with catfish, bass and bream. Fish caught in the ponds can be kept, and staff are available to assist. Bring your own bait and rods. Use the Hwy. 75 entrance to the park. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-3087 Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA
Directions: Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348). |
Full Moon Canoe Outing - 8/16/2008 7:30 pm - 10 pm
Join a ranger-led canoe excursion on Tallulah Lake under a full moon. Enjoy the natural light as we paddle around looking for nocturnal wildlife and watching the evening sky. A limited supply of canoes, life jackets and fishing Register in advance. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-754-7981 - Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573. Directions: Located on U.S. Hwy. 441 within the city limits of Tallulah Falls, Ga. |
Folk Pottery Demonstration - 8/19/2008 10 AM - 2 PM
Folk potters demonstrate on the third Saturday of the month from 10 am until 2pm. Potters may have wares for sale during their demonstrations. Come and enjoy this wonderous creative process. Admission: Free with admission to the museum. Adults $4, seniors and children $2.
Phone: 706 878-3300 - Location: Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, 283 Highway 255 N, Sautee, GA 30571. Directions: GA Highway 255 N, 4 miles south of Alpine Helen. |
3rd Annual Intertribal Pow Wow - 8/23/2008 at 8 am - 5 pm
This pow wow will feature Native american dancers, ceremonies and vendors. $1 - $5 plus $3 parking. Phone: 770-867-3489 - Location: Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad Street, Winder, GA. Directions: Located 1 mile south of Winder on Ga. Hwy. 81. |
Annual Tomatoe Festival - 8/23/2008
Join us at Crane Creek for wine tasting, food, and live music as we celebrate the Tomato...the "other vine". Admission: Tickets sold at the door. Phone: 706.379.1236 - Location: Crane Creek Vineyards, 916 Crane Creek Rd, Young Harris, GA 30582. Directions: GA Hwy 66 from Young Harris for 3.3 miles. Turn L on Crane Creek Rd. Proceed 0.7 miles. |
IPRA World Championship Spring Rodeo - 8/29 - 8/31/2008
IPRA 7-Event Rodeo -Bareback & Saddle Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Call for admission and times.
Phone: 770-781-3491 - Location: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming, GA
Directions: From Atlanta take GA. 400 North to exit 15, go left, to the 4th red light, go left at light, go straight 3/10ths of a mile and fairgrounds will be on your right, the main parking lot for big events will be Lot #3 on your left. |
AMA Suzuki Superbike Showdown - 8/29, 8/30 & 8/31/2008
Plan to come for another exciting race with Mat Mladin, points leader in the AMA Superbike Championship presented by Parts Unlimited Series. Admission: Please call.
Phone: 770-967-6143 - Location: Road Atlanta , 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, GA 30517
Directions: I-985 to Exit 16 and go east on GA Highway 53. I-85 to Exit 129 and go west. |
Annual Labor Day Festival - 8/29, 8/30 & 8/31/2008 10 AM - 10 PM
Annual Labor Day Festival complete with arts, crafts, and food vendors; live entertainment; street dance; and parade. Come on out for the perfect way to end Summer. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-677-3510 - Location: Banks County Courthouse, 105 U.S. Highway 441 North, Homer, GA 30547. Directions: I-85 to US 441. Head N toward Homer. In downtown on L. |
Rescuing a Piece of Romantic History - Now 7/31/2008 - 9 am - 4:45 pm
Sweetheart jewelry, mementos from the Civil War given from soldiers to their loved ones, will be on display during July. This loan from The National Museum of Patriotism is part of the largest collection in the world. $2.50 - $4. Phone: 706-864-2257 - Location: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533 Directions: Located on the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of Ga. Hwy. 400. |
The Lodge at Windy Acres Bed and Breakfast provides a private getaway atmosphere in the majestic northeast Georgia mountains. Stay 2 nights Sunday - Thursday and get a FREE horse carriage ride in Helen GA for 2.
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| September |
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series - 9/2, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20 & 9/27/2008
Musicians perform each Saturday at 8pm. Regional musicians perform a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel music. The program lasts from June-mid-November. These programs will be "pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Location: Unicoi State Park and Lodge, 1788 Highway 356 Rd, Helen, GA 30545. Directions: Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356. |
First Friday for Families - 9/5/2008
This monthly ranger-led series will cover topics of interest to children and adults. Each Friday will explore a new topic, from how animals survive in winter to wonders of the night. Times and dates will vary through the year. Register in advance. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA
Directions: Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348). |
Mountain Marketplace Heritage Festival - 9/6 - 9/7/2008 at 10 am - 5 pm
Come enjoy a day of Appalachian arts, crafts, & music. Appalachian Crafts on display and for sale include handmade brooms, pottery, candles, soaps, wood crafts, garden products, honey and more. Heritage activities include bluegrass music, gospel singing, gold panning, basket weaving, Civil War camp, quilting/spinning, wood carving and more. Free admission
Phone: 706-745-5493 - Location: Mountain Life Museum, 99 School Street, Blairsville, GA
Directions: 1 block South of downtown square on US 129. |
Appalachian Jam - 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, & 9/27/2008 at 2 pm - 6 pm
Listen to the sounds and songs of yesteryear. North Georgia's mountain music singers and pickers will appear on the grounds of the historic Dahlonega Gold Museum. Enjoy acoustic and old-time strings as the sounds of yesterday fill the air.
Phone: 706-864-3513 - Location: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, #1, Public Square, Dahlonega - Directions: On the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of GA. Hwy. 400. |
Visiting Artist Series - 9/6, 9/7, 9/13, 9/14, 9/20, 9/21, 9/27, & 9/28/2008 at 9 am - 4:45 pm
Artisits and craftspeople from Georgia and surrounding states will demonstrate their arts or crafts. They will have their works for sale in the museum. $2.50 - $4. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-864-3513 - Location: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, #1, Public Square, Dahlonega - Directions: On the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of GA. Hwy. 400. |
Clem's Shoal Creek Music Park Bluegrass Festival - 9/11 - 9/13/2008 at 6 pm
Clem Sayer probably knows just about every face and/or name that has come to his annual fall bluegrass festival. If someone doesn’t come for five years, he still remembers them. If they forget to make reservations, he’s on it. Tickets for Thursday shows are $10 and the concerts start at 6 p.m. On Friday, tickets are $15 from 1 to 6 p.m. and $10 after 6. On Saturday, concerts start at noon and tickets are $15 until 6 p.m., when the price drops to $10. Phone: 706-356-1092 Location: Clem's Shoal Creek Music Park, 3191 Providence Church Road, Lavonia, GA |
Tugaloo Triathlon - 9/13/2008 at 8 am - 1 pm
Watch or participate in this invigorating event that includes a 1.5k swim, 42k bike ride and 10k run. $3 parking. Phone: 706-356-4362 - Location: Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd, Lavonia, GA. Directions: Take I-85 exit #173 north on Georgia 17; follow park signs to Gerrard Road, turn right. Go 1.5 miles to GA Hwy 328 and turn left. Proceed 3.3 miles to park; entrance on right. |
Mountain Music and Arts & Craft Festival - 9/13/2008 at 10 am - 5 pm
This popular event includes Appalachian, bluegrass and gospel music; arts and crafts booths; demonstrations on spinning, blacksmithing and bowl carving; and food concessions provided by Vogel Volunteers. $2-$5 plus $3 parking.
Phone: 706-745-2628 - Location: Vogel State Park, 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA
Directions: Located 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129. |
Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike - 9/14 - 9/15/2008 at 7-9 pm
Enjoy the gorge in the magical, shimmering light of the full moon. The hike will begin at the Interpretive Center, following the North Rim Trail, with a descent of the Hurricane Falls Trail staircase of about 325 steps to the suspension bridge over Hurricane Falls. This is considered a strenuous hike, consisting of approximately 700 steps. Register in advance. $4 parking.
Phone: 706-754-7981 - Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr, Tallulah Falls
Directions: Located on U.S. Hwy. 441 within the city limits of Tallulah Falls, GA |
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Folk Pottery Demonstration - 9/19/2008 10 AM - 2 PM
Folk potters demonstrate on the third Saturday of the month from 10 am until 2pm. Potters may have wares for sale during their demonstrations. Come and enjoy this wonderous creative process. Admission: Free with admission to the museum. Adults $4.00, seniors and children $2. Phone: 706 878-3300 - Location: Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, 283 Highway 255 N, Sautee, GA 30571. Directions: GA Highway 255 N, 4 miles south of Alpine Helen |
Amicalola through the Ages - 9/20 - 9/21/2008
Explore the history of the land that became Amicalola Falls State Park and about the culture of the people who treasure this area. See how we have grown and developed over the years. $3 parking. Phone: 706-265-1969 - Location: Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd., Dawsonville, GA. Directions:15 miles NW of Dawsonville on GA Hwy 52.Take Hwy 53 W to Hwy 183 N to Hwy 52 E |
Nature Photography Workshop - 9/20/2008 at 12 pm - 4 pm
Get the shot you want with guideance from Nature Photographer, Joel Blacher. A working knowledge of your camera is required. Call to register by September 12th. $55 plus $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge, 61 Tsalaki Trl, Helen, GA - Directions: Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348). |
Pioneer Days - 9/27/2008 at 1 pm - 5 pm
Watch traditional pioneer skills demonstrations while enjoying music, dancing and treats from the early 1800s. $2.50-$4. Phone: 706-886-2256 - Location: Travelers Rest Historic Site, 4339 Riverdale Road, Toccoa, GA. Directions: Located just off U.S. Hwy. 123 six miles east of Toccoa. |
Outdoor Adventure Day - 9/27/2008
Learn how to catch a trout, paddle a canoe, and shoot a shotgun. Try fly tying and casting, bass fishing basics, trout fishing, archery, and BB gun and skeet shooting. Wildlife shows with snakes and hawks, crossbow demonstrations, hunting dog demonstrations, and hayrides. $3 parking
Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 301 - Location: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356 Rd., Helen, GA
Directions: Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356. |
Outdoor Adventure Day - 9/27/2008
Learn how to catch a trout, paddle a canoe, and shoot a shotgun. Try activities like fly tying and casting, bass fishing basics, trout fishing, archery, and BB gun and skeet shooting. There will also be wildlife shows with live snakes and hawks, crossbow demonstrations, hunting dog demonstrations, and hayrides. $3 parking.
Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 305 - Location: Unicoi State Park and Lodge, 1788 Highway 356 Rd, Helen, GA 30545. Directions: Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356. |
| October |
2008 Cumming Country Fair & Festival - 10/2 - 10/12/2008
Down home country fun! Midway Carnival Rides, Daily Ground Acts, Petting Zoo, Heritage Village with working exhibits, Grand Concert Lineup, Indian Village and much more. Mon.-Thurs. 4pm-10pm, Sat. 10am-12am, Sun. 12:30pm-7pm. Call for admission fees. Parking $3.
Phone: 770-781-3491 - Location: Cumming Fairgrounds , 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming, GA |
First Friday for Families - 10/3/2008
This monthly ranger-led series will cover topics of interest to children and adults. Each Friday will explore a new topic, from how animals survive in winter to wonders of the night. Times and dates will vary through the year. Register in advance. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA
Directions: Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the
Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348). |
Big Red Apple Festival - 10/4/2008 at 10 am - 5 pm
Family-oriented fall festival, crafts, food, entertainment, chili cook-off, apple bakeoff, children's area. Free admission and parking
Phone: 706-778-8585 - Location: Downtown Cornelia, 181 Larkin Street, Cornelia, GA
Directions: Access to Downtown via GA 365 and via US Hwy 441, 23, 123 & 105 |
Southern Appalachian Mushrooms - 10/4/2008 at 10 am - 12:30 pm & 2-4:30 pm
Photographer and Smithgall volunteer Debra Davis will present a lecture/slide program on Southern Appalachian mushrooms. A short walk to view mushrooms will follow. Participants will be provided a unique experience to learn about the important role of fungi in the environment, basic ID and safety. $3 parking. Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA. Directions: Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348). |
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series - 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 & 10/25/2008
Musicians perform each Saturday at 8pm. Regional musicians perform a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel music. The program lasts from June-mid-November. These programs will be "pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Location: Unicoi State Park and Lodge, 1788 Highway 356 Rd, Helen, GA 30545. Directions: Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356. |
Appalachian Jam - 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25/2008 at 2 pm - 6 pm
Listen to the sounds and songs of yesteryear. North Georgia's mountain music singers and pickers will appear on the grounds of the historic Dahlonega Gold Museum. Enjoy acoustic and old-time strings as the sounds of yesterday fill the air.
Phone: 706-864-3513 - Location: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, #1, Public Square, Dahlonega - Directions: On the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of GA. Hwy. 400. |
Visiting Artist Series -10/4, 10/5, 10/11, 10/12, 10/18, 10/19, 10/25 & 10/26/2008 at 9 am-4:45pm - Artists and craftspeople from Georgia and surrounding states will demonstrate their arts or crafts. They will have their works for sale in the museum. $2.50 - $4. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-864-3513 - Location: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, #1, Public Square, Dahlonega - Directions: On the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of GA. Hwy. 400. |
2008 Georgia Mountain Fall Festival - 10/10 - 10/19/2008
With its mild temperatures and colorful fall foliage, the North Georgia Mountains provide a perfect fall escape. Featuring an ideal family adventure. Fairgrounds will be filled with arts, crafts, history, music and excitement during the annual festival.
Phone: 706-896-4191 - Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA - Directions: Located along Georgia Highway 76 in Hiawassee, GA |
Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike - 10/13 - 10/14/2008 at at 6-8 pm
Enjoy the gorge in the magical, shimmering light of the full moon. The hike will begin at the Interpretive Center, following the North Rim Trail, with a descent of the Hurricane Falls Trail staircase of about 325 steps to the suspension bridge over Hurricane Falls. This is considered a strenuous hike, consisting of approximately 700 steps. Register in advance. $4 parking.
Phone: 706-754-7981 - Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr, Tallulah Falls
Directions: Located on U.S. Hwy. 441 within the city limits of Tallulah Falls, GA |
Fall Hoedown - 10/18/2008 at 2 pm - 9 pm
Celebrate autumn’s arrival with a 2 p.m. cakewalk, 4:30 p.m. hayrides, 5 p.m. chili and drinks for sale, 6:30 p.m. campfire and dancing, and finally at 8 p.m. a professional storyteller around a bonfire. $3 parking. Phone: 706-745-2628 - Location: Vogel State Park, 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA. Directions: Located 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129. |
Fall Celebration - 10/18/2008 at 12 pm - 4 pm
Enjoy a full day of mountain music, pioneer skill exhibits, traditional craft vendors, hay-rides through the park, and apple cider from a hand-cranked press. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA Directions: Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the
Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348) |
Folk Pottery Demonstration - 10/19/2008 10 AM - 2 PM
Folk potters demonstrate on the third Saturday of the month from 10 am until 2pm. Potters may have wares for sale during their demonstrations. Come and enjoy this wonderous creative process. Admission: Free with admission to the museum. Adults $4.00, seniors and children $2. Phone: 706 878-3300 - Location: Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, 283 Highway 255 N, Sautee, GA 30571. Directions: GA Highway 255 N, 4 miles south of Alpine Helen |
Autumn Nights at Yargo - 10/24/2008 at 6 pm - 9 pm
Join the park staff for hayrides, storytelling by the campfire, children's games, and viewing the restored Old Fort by candlelight. $1 - $3, plus $3 parking.
Phone: 770-867-3489 - Location: Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad Street, Winder, GA
Directions: Located 1 mile south of Winder on Ga. Hwy. 81. |
"Wails To Trails" Halloween Hike - 10/24/2008 at 7:30-9 pm
A "spirited" stroll along the Tallulah Falls Railroad bed brings visitors close to the characters who were once passengers on this historic train. Rain will cancel event. Register in advance. $3 parking. Phone: 706-754-7981 - Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr, Tallulah Falls. Directions: Located on U.S. Hwy. 441 within the city limits of Tallulah Falls, GA |
Autumn Nights at Yargo - 10/24/2008 at 6-9 pm
Join the park staff for hayrides, storytelling by the campfire, children's games, and viewing the restored Old Fort by candlelight. $1 - $3, plus $3 parking.
Phone: 770-867-3489 - Location: Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad Street, Winder, GA
Directions: Located 1 mile south of Winder on Ga. Hwy. 81 |
Fall Celebration - 10/25/2008 at 6 pm - 10 pm
Enjoy a hayride, hot chocolate and evening hike followed by a family movie at our Cricket Theater. Little guests can trick-or-treat at campsites, while everyone can join in a campsite-decorating contest. Children 12 and younger can participate in our costume contest. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-376-8756 - Location: Hart State Park, 330 Hart Park Road, Hartwell, GA
Directions: From Hartwell, drive north on U.S. Hwy. 29; turn left on Ridge Road and proceed 2 miles to the park. |
Harvest Happenings - 10/25/2008 at 7 pm - 9 pm
Come to this lakeside park for a hayride, campfire and storytelling. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-356-4362 - Location: Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd, Lavonia, GA
Directions: Take I-85 exit #173 north on Georgia 17; follow park signs to Gerrard Road, turn right. Go 1.5 miles to Ga. Hwy. 328 and turn left. Proceed 3.3 miles to park; entrance on right. |
| November |
Southern Appalachian Mushrooms - 11/1/2008 at 10 am - 12:30 pm & 2-4:30 pm
Photographer and Smithgall volunteer Debra Davis will present a lecture/slide program on Southern Appalachian mushrooms. A short walk to view mushrooms will follow. Participants will be provided a unique experience to learn about the important role of fungi in the environment, basic ID and safety. $3 parking. Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA Directions: Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348). |
Saturday Evening Music Concert Series - 11/1 & 11/8/2008
Musicians perform each Saturday at 8pm. Regional musicians perform a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel music. The program lasts from June-mid-November. These programs will be "pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Location: Unicoi State Park and Lodge, 1788 Highway 356 Rd, Helen, GA 30545. Directions: Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356. |
Kayak Hike - 11/1 - 11/2 & 11/8 - 11/9 & 11/15 - 11/16/2008 at 11 am - 2 pm & 12 pm - 3 pm
Pending availability of water, for the first time the public will be able to take a ranger-led hike down Sliding Rock Trail to view kayakers braving Bridal Veil Falls. This is an extremely strenuous hike consisting of descending and ascending a 750-foot boulder field to the Class V Tallulah River. Register in advance. $4 parking. Phone: 706-754-7981 - Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr., Tallulah Falls, GA. Directions: Located on U.S. Hwy. 441 within the city limits of Tallulah Falls, Ga. |
Visiting Artist Series - 11/1, 11/2, 11/8/2008 at 9 am - 4:45 pm
Artisits and craftspeople from Georgia and surrounding states will demonstrate their arts or crafts. They will have their works for sale in the museum. $2.50 - $4. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-864-3513 - Location: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, #1, Public Square, Dahlonega - Directions: On the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of GA. Hwy. 400. |
First Friday for Families - 11/7/2008
This monthly ranger-led series will cover topics of interest to children and adults. Each Friday will explore a new topic, from how animals survive in winter to wonders of the night. Times and dates will vary through the year. Register in advance. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA
Directions: Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the
Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348). |
Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike - 11/12 - 11/13/2008 at 5-7 pm
Enjoy the gorge in the magical, shimmering light of the full moon. The hike will begin at the Interpretive Center, following the North Rim Trail, with a descent of the Hurricane Falls Trail staircase of about 325 steps to the suspension bridge over Hurricane Falls. This is considered a strenuous hike, consisting of approximately 700 steps. Register in advance. $4 parking.
Phone: 706-754-7981 - Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr, Tallulah Falls. Directions: Located on U.S. Hwy. 441 within the city limits of Tallulah Falls, GA |
Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Exposition - 11/14 - 11/15/2008 - 10 am to 6 pm - Gathering of all types of antique power equipment. Steam Engines, tractors and Hit and miss engines. Live demonstrations of a cotton gin, saw mill, hay balers, threshers, and cutoff saws. Admission: 13 and up $5 -12 and under.....FREE
Phone: 770-781-3491 - Location: Cumming Fairgrounds , 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming, GA |
Folk Pottery Demonstration - 11/19/2008 10 AM - 2 PM
Folk potters demonstrate on the third Saturday of the month from 10 am until 2pm. Potters may have wares for sale during their demonstrations. Come and enjoy this wonderous creative process. Admission: Free with admission to the museum. Adults $4.00, seniors and children $2. Phone: 706 878-3300 - Location: Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, 283 Highway 255 N, Sautee, GA 30571. Directions: GA Highway 255 N, 4 miles south of Alpine Helen |
Appalachian Thanksgiving - 11/27/2008
Experience a traditional Thanksgiving buffet with a day full of old-fashioned family fun. Displays and Appalachian cultural demonstrations will be presented at the Lodge throughout the day. Reservations for Thanksgiving buffet are required. $3 parking. Phone: 706-265-1969
Location: Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd., Dawsonville, GA - Directions:15 miles NW of Dawsonville on GA Hwy 52.Take Hwy 53 W to Hwy 183 N to Hwy 52 E |
Festival of Trees - 11/28 - 12/13/2008
View beautifully decorated trees throughout Unicoi lodge. This event is hosted by White County Chamber of Commerce. $3 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 301 - Location:Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356 Rd., Helen, GA. Directions: Located 2 miles NE of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356. |
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Festival of Trees - 12/1 - 12/13/2008
View beautifully decorated trees throughout Unicoi lodge. This event is hosted by White County Chamber of Commerce. $3 parking. Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 301 - Location: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356 Rd., Helen, GA Directions: Located 2 miles NE of Helen via Ga Hwy 356 |
First Friday for Families - 12/5/2008
This monthly ranger-led series will cover topics of interest to children and adults. Each Friday will explore a new topic, from how animals survive in winter to wonders of the night. Times and dates will vary through the year. Register in advance. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, GA
Directions: Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348). |
Christmas Open House - 12/6/2008
Enjoy choir performances and Gingerbread House creations, and then go for a winter hayride. Afterwards warm up by the fire and visit with Santa. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-265-1969 - Location: Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd., Dawsonville, GA
Directions:15 miles NW of Dawsonville on GA Hwy 52.Take Hwy 53 W to Hwy 183 N to Hwy 52 E |
Deck the Halls of Unicoi - 12/6/2008
This celebration includes making holiday crafts, hayrides (weather permitting), pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a special meal in the park's restaurant, and an evening of music in the beautifully decorated lodge. $3 parking.
Phone: 800-573-9659 ext. 301 - Location: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356 Rd., Helen, GA
Directions: Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356. |
Santa On The Park - 12/6/2008 at 10 am - 7 pm
This holiday tradition includes cookies, hot chocolate and free photos with Santa. Meet at cottage #3. $3 parking. Phone: 706-376-8756 - Location: Hart State Park, 330 Hart Park Road, Hartwell, GA. Directions: From Hartwell, drive north on U.S. Hwy. 29; turn left on Ridge Road and proceed 2 miles to the park. |
Dahlonega Gold Museum Open House - 12/7/2008 at 9 am - 4:45 pm
As part of Dahlonega's Old Fashion Christmas, the museum's admission fee will be waived for the day. Visitors can learn about the nation's first gold rush and see historic coins minted in Georgia.
Phone: 706-864-3513 - Location: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, #1, Public Square, Dahlonega. Directions: Located on the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles W of GA Hwy 400 |
A Fort Yargo Christmas - 12/13/2008 at 5 pm - 8 pm
Join us for Christmas carols, refreshments, hay rides and a visit from Santa. $3 parking.
Phone: 770-867-3489 - Location: Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad Street, Winder, GA
Directions: Located 1 mile south of Winder on Ga. Hwy. 81. |
Christmas Tree Lighting - 12/13/2008 at 4:45 pm
Join us for a tree lighting, caroling, hayrides, Santa Claus visit, bonfires, hot chocolate and cider. For the "Give A Gift Toy Drive" sponsored by the Union County Sheriff's Department, bring an unwrapped gift for kids of 0-12 years of age. No toy guns, knifes or dangerous items.
Phone: 706-745-2628 - Location: Vogel State Park, 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA
Directions: Located 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129. |
Christmas for Travelers - 12/14/2008 at 1 pm - 5 pm
Enjoy music, treats, crafts and dancing in an 1800s decorative holiday setting. Free, but donations appreciated. Phone: 706-886-2256 - Location: Travelers Rest Historic Site, 4339 Riverdale Road, Toccoa, GA. Directions: Located just off U.S. Hwy. 123 six miles east of Toccoa. |
Folk Pottery Demonstration - 12/19/2008 10 AM - 2 PM
Folk potters demonstrate on the third Saturday of the month from 10 am until 2pm. Potters may have wares for sale during their demonstrations. Come and enjoy this wonderous creative process. Admission: Free with admission to the museum. Adults $4.00, seniors and children $2. Phone: 706 878-3300 - Location: Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, 283 Highway 255 N, Sautee, GA 30571. Directions: : GA Highway 255 N, 4 miles south of Alpine Helen |
Falconry School - 12/29 & 12/30/2008
Are you interested in becoming a falconer? This course will help you prepare for the state/federal falconry exam plus provide a head start into the sport itself. Indoor work and a live hunt are included. Register by December 19th. $225 plus $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge, 61 Tsalaki Trl, Helen, GA 30545. Directions: Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348). |
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