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Fannin County Featured Festivals
Arts and the Park
May 24th & 25th ~ Join us for a Great Day of Fun and Art
Wildlife & Nature Art Festival & Outdoor Expo
September 20th & 21st ~ Join us for a Great Day of Fun and Art
Fannin County, Georgia
April 19, 2008 through April 20, 2008
Spring Fest
Blue Ridge Farmers Market
4th Annual Arts,Crafts and Music
706-946-6003 or
fanninfire401@yahoo.com
April 24, 2008 through May 4, 2008
Drama Spring Musical
Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center
This is a production from the Fannin County Drama Department, "The Litle Shop of Horrors" , 7:00 PM, asking for a $5.00 donation at the door.
Dates for this event
April 24, 2008- April 26, 2008
May 01, 2008- May 02, 2008
May 04, 2008
706-632-7445 Ext. 3
April 26, 2008 through October 25, 2008
Classic Cars "Cruise In"
Home Depot Parking Lot
Classic Car, "Cruise In" Home Depot parking lot, 4rth Saturday of every month beginning in April from 6:00 PM to Dark.
Dates for this event:
April 26, 2008, May 24, 2008, June 28, 2008, July 26, 2008, August 23, 2008, September 27, 2008, October 25, 2008
706-632-3656
May 1, 2008 through August 28, 2008
Pickin' in the Park
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA.
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 wheelchair accessible. Come out, bring the whole family to enjoy the experience. Scattered picnic tables available, nice grassy lawn but you are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair.
706-632-3656
May 3, 2008 through May 3, 2008
McCayesville / Copper Basin Bargain Day - Citywide Yard Sale
McCaysville / Copperhill
Spend a day shopping for bargains in the twin sister cities of McCayesville & Copperhill. Put one foot in GA and one in Tennessee on the famous "Blue Line." Dozens of yard sale locations around the two cities. Local merchants offer special sidewalk sale bargains.
423-496-5225
May 6, 2008 through May 6, 2008
Street Dance
Blue Ridge
Dance to music of The Boomers from 4 to 7 p.m.
706-632-2144 or
BRMAA@etcmail.com
May 10, 2008 through September 13, 2008
Flute & Drum Circle
Main Street, Blue Ridge
420 West Main Street (Old Courthouse Building downtown Historic Blue Ridge across from City Park) Everyone welcome, bring your own flute or drum join or just come, observe and enjoy the music. 2nd Saturday of every month @ 7:00 PM.
Dates for this event:
May 10, 2008, June 14, 2008, July 12, 2008, August 09, 2008, September 13, 2008
706-632-2144 or
BRMAA@etcmail.com
May 10, 2008 through May 10, 2008
Georgia Mountain Classic Car Show
Main Street, Blue Ridge
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 Police Choice, Best Chevy and Best Ford and numerous other specialty awards. Judging at 1:00 p.m. Presentation at 4:30 p.m.
Rex Miller 706-632-3656
May 17, 2008 through May 17, 2008
Smokie Mountain Melodies Show
Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center
Smokie Mountain Melodies presents, "Front Row Center 08" a Spring production with all female Barber Shop, also guest quartet, Zamboni Brothers from Atlanta, as well as fiddle player Alex Tomlinson. Prices $8.00 with student ID, $15.00 regular guest and discount price of $12.00 for groups of 20 or more with advance reservations. Friday 7:00 Saturday 7:00
Fannin County High School 706-63
May 24, 2008 through May 25, 2008
Arts in the Park
Downtown Blue Ridge
31st Annual Festival, one of the best festivals in the mountains. Fine arts and crafts, great food and entertainment in City Park in Downtown Blue Ridge. Fun for the whole family. Great way to start off the summer
706-632-2144 or
BRMAA@etcmail.com
May 30, 2008 through May 30, 2008
Movies in the Park
Tom Boyd Rd off Highway 5
Sit on the grass and relax under the stars, movies in the park is a special free outdoor event for the whole family. Sponsored by the Fannin County Recreation Department. Detailed information to follow as we get closer to this event.
706-632-7696
June 7, 2008 through June 7, 2008
10th Annual Benefit Auction
420 West Main Street (Old Courthouse Building downtown Historic Blue Ridge across from City Park)
Live and silent auction, music & good food - great fun.
706-632-2144
June 13, 2008 through June 13, 2008
Senior Fishing Rodeo
Chattahoochee National Forest National Fish Hatchery, Suches, Ga.
Open to adults ages 55 and older - great fishing. Participants must bring their own fishing gear and bait.
706-838-4723
June 25, 2008 through June 29, 2008
Kiwanis Fair of Blue Ridge
Kiwanis Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge
Rides, Fairway, Carnival goodies, fine local entertainers performing each day. Hours: Weekdays 5-11 PM, Saturday Noon - 11 PM, Sunday Noon - 8 PM
706-258-3247
June 27, 2008 through June 27, 2008
Movies in the Park
Tom Boyd Rd off Highway 5
Sit on the grass and relax under the stars, movies in the park is a special free outdoor event for the whole family. Sponsored by the Fannin County Recreation Department. Detailed information to follow as we get closer to this event.
706-632-7696
June 27, 2008 through June 28, 2008
Relay for Life
Fannin County High School Track Field
Bring out the whole family for a fun and rewarding time for a great cause. Carnival games, food and entertainment. Luminary ceremony & survivor walk. Starts at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
1-770-297-1176 or
amy.dean@cancer.ort
July 3, 2008 through July 3, 2008
Fireworks, Independence Day Celebration
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 independence with a fireworks display from the top of "Tater Hill" in McCaysville a half an hour past sunset (aproximately 9:30 pm). Our 2008 display will be conducted on Thursday Evening, July 3rd. The fireworks can be seen from almost all areas of town. Stores & Restaurants will be open late. Other activities during the Independence Day weekend include an old fashioned street parade on Main Street in Ducktown, a Pancake Breakfast in Epworth and Miner's Homecoming Activities all weekend.
info@ocoeeinfo.com
July 4, 2008 through July 4, 2008
Fireworks Celebration at Lake Blue Ridge
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 and live music from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fireworks display at dusk.
706-632-2618
July 5, 2008 through July 5, 2008
Old Timer's Day Celebration & Parade
Downtown Blue Ridge
An old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration that includes a wonderful parade, arts and crafts, great food, games, music, and lots of family atmosphere. Annual Independence Day parade in downtown Blue Ridge. This year the parade will feature The Seed & Feed Marching Abominable Band. Bring out the family. 10:00 a.m.
706-632-5680
July 12, 2008 through July 12, 2008
Singing in the Mountains
Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
706-632-7445 Ext. 3
August 15, 2008 through August 15, 2008
Movies in the Park
Tom Boyd Rd off Highway 5
Sit on the grass and relax under the stars, movies in the park is a special free outdoor event for the whole family. Sponsored by the Fannin County Recreation Department. Detailed information to follow as we get closer to this event.
706-632-7696
August 15, 2008 through August 16, 2008
Kiwanis Rodeo
Kiwanis Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge
Rodeo starts at 8:00 p.m. Gates open early. Western Rodeo event with Bull riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bareback, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing & special events. Tickets: $10.00 in advance, $12.00 at the Gate, Children 8 and under free with paying adult.
For tickets contact the Banks, Cotton States and Parris Pharmacy.
706-258-2290
August 23, 2008 through August 23, 2008
High Country Harmonizers Annual Show
Fannin County High School New Auditorium
This event is a must see. Come out to see and hear some great local music.
706-379-1078
September 1, 2008 through September 1, 2008
Labor Day BBQ
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
Annual Interdenominational Bar-B-Q served with family style entertainment. Held each year in Blue Ridge City Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., or until the food is gone! Live Entertainment 11:30 - 6:00.
706-455-3818
September 20, 2008 through September 21, 2008
Wildlife Art Festival
Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge
9th Annual Wildlife Arts Festival. This festival showcases the works of the finest wildlife artists in the Southeast. More than 75 artists displaying original works including sculpture, painting and woodworking.
706-632-2144 or
BRMAA@etcmail.com
September 27, 2008 through September 27, 2008
Family Fishing Festival
National Fish Hatchery, Suches, Ga.
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. Bring the kids out to learn about environmental conservation, trout fishing as a sport, USDA, US Fish & Wildlife and much more. T-shirts, great food and enjoy a morning of great fun fishing.
706-838-4723
October 18, 2008 through October 26, 2008
Mountain Harvest Sale
Farmer's Market Blue Ridge
October 18 & 19, October 25 & 26, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. Mountain Arts & Crafts, food and fun for the whole family. Lots of local vendors.
Fannin County Homemakers Council.
706-374-2335
October 25, 2008 through October 25, 2008
Paws In The Park
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
Mark your calendar and plan to come and enjoy a day with your favorite pet. Event includes pet education and demonstrations, contests, prizes, photos with your pet, and much more!!!
706-632-5680
October 31, 2008 through October 31, 2008
Halloween Costume Parade and Trick or Treat "Safe Zone"
McCaysville, Ga. & Copperhill, TN
Ghosts & goblins come out in their best costumes to compete in the annual Halloween Costume Parade. After the parade, costumed children can collect free treats from downtown merchants during the Trick or treat safe zone. More information to follow as it becomes available.
info@ocoeeinfo.com
October 31, 2008 through October 31, 2008
Halloween Safe Zone
Downtown Blue Ridge
Hundreds of costumed kids and grown-up kids gather in downtown Blue Ridge to celebrate. Businesses stay open late to pass out candy and treats. Parade and costume contest.
706-632-7631
December 19, 2008 through December 19, 2008
ArtRageous Fridays Brasstown Ringers
Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association
Brasstown Ringers are a fourteen member ensemble playing six octaves of Schulmerich hand bells interwoven with five octaves of Whitechapel bells, five and a half octaves of choir chimes and various percussion instruments.
706-632-2144 or
BRMAA@etcmail.com
November 22, 2008 through November 22, 2008
TELLABRATION, Storytelling for all
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Located at the intersection of Hwy 515 and Forge Mill Road
12th Annual TELLABRATION at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran church @ 7:00 PM, open to everyone, bring the family.
706-374-5156
November 29, 2008 through November 29, 2008
Light up Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge
Old-fashioned holiday celebration sponsored by the Blue Ridge Business Association in downtown Blue Ridge. Street carolers, music and special events all day. Mr. and Mrs. Santa arrive on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Visit with Santa and have photos taken in the gazebo in downtown Blue Ridge City Park. The lighting of the "Great Tree" takes place at dusk. Downtown shops will be open late so bring the whole family for a holiday of fun, perfect to start the season off right.
706-632-5680
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