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Join us in the North Georgia Mountains this Weekend
Saturday, August 26, 2006 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m
Sunday, August 27, 2006 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m
for
Great Art, Great Music and Great Food....
at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee Georgia
on the shores of Lake Chatuge

The Blue Ridge Highlander is proud to be a sponsor of the Hiawassee Festival of the Arts, featuring 100 local and national artists specializing in watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, wood and fiber art. To add to the pleasure of joining these great artists in the mountains, the World Jazz & Music Society will be performing live throughout both days.  There is a very diversified array of Food Vendors this year for your enjoyment.

Bring your children and grandchildren, watercolor artist and instructor Kathy Cochran Chastain will oversee the Children's Pavilion where children of all ages can experience the magic of watercolor painting. You will also be able to enjoy our "Artists of Tomorrow" exhibit featuring Art students from 1st through 12th grades from Towns, Clay and Union Counties.

For only a $5 entry fee and free parking, the non-profit Hiawassee Festival of Arts provides an affordable and spectacular cultural experience for all while raising scholarship funds for the Local "Artists of Tomorrow" Scholarship Program.

For more information or directions check out Hiawassee Festival of the Arts on the Highlander. Hope to see you there to support this worthwhile event.

Before you take to the road be sure to check for any Special Offers from our Advertisers to help you plan your trip. 

There is a lot going on in the mountains throughout the late Summer, Fall and Winter, so check our events and festivals calendar to find one that suits you. Events are separated by state and county.

Enjoy all the Highlander presently has to offer and continue to let us know what you would like to see by emailing us at suggestions@theblueridgehighlander.com.  We want the Highlander to be your go to source for the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. 

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God Bless....the Highlander

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