Blue Ridge Ga Farmers Market Arts and Crafts Festival
BLAIRSVILLE
Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival
Union County Fine Arts Center
Enjoy the voices of Appalachia through hearing stories and attend-ing workshops that will enable them to develop a cultural intelli-gence through the arts of listening and speaking. Phone 706-897-8941 www.gamountainstoryfest.org
Armed Forces Day
Downtown Blairsville
The Armed Forces Day ceremony is to honor and remember the men and women who are bound by oath and duty to serve and protect the United States of America. Tie a yellow ribbon in honor of your loved one serving in the military.
Downtown on the Square, Blairsville Phone: 706-745-5493 www.unioncountyhistory.org
American Cancer Society Relay For Life
Union County Farmers Mkt.
Good food, entertainment, unique relay items for sale, survivor lap, luminary ceremony and so much more….
148 Old Smokey Rd., Blairsville Phone: 706-835-8384 www.cancer.org
Memorial Day Parade
Downtown Blairsville
Each Memorial Day weekend downtown Blairsville salutes those who have served our Country by enjoying a community parade and ceremony at War Memorial Park at 11:00am. Downtown on the Square, Blairsville Phone: 706-745-6341
Spring Arts, Crafts & Music Festival
Downtown Blairsville
Juried artists and craftsmen exhibit on the Square surrounding Union County's Historic Courthouse. Enjoy a variety of food ven-dors and live performances by dancers and musicians. Free ad-mission. Downtown on the Square, Blairsville Phone: 706-745-5493 www.unioncountyhistory.org
15th Annual Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Meeks Park
Discover your "clan" and hang out with locals and visitors enjoying traditional games, Highland music, dancing and food with a Scottish flair. Watch border collies herd sheep and falcons swoop down on "prey" or check your roots at the Heritage Tent. Children can com-pete in their own Highland games. For the "wee ones" there's face painting, train rides. The weekend includes a Kilted Golf Classic, Ceilidh Party, Kilted Mile Run, Clan Tug of War, Bonniest Knees Contest, and Scottish Rock Concert. 11 Pool Lane, Blairsville (1/2 mile west of Blairsville Hwy 515W) Phone: 706-745-5789 www.blairsvillescottishfestival.com
12th Annual Mountain Fling
North Georgia Technical College
A two-day juried show featuring original fine art and fine crafts, ceramics, fiber art, linens, jewelry, soaps, gourds, leather goods, pet items, outdoor art. Free Admission 121 Meeks Ave., Blairsville Phone: 706-896-0932 www.artworksgalleryga.com
Lake Nottely Boat Parade
Lake Nottely Marina
The annual Independence Day Boat Parade on Lake Nottely is sure to delight young and old. Anyone with a boat is welcome to line up at the marina beginning at 10:30am. There is no charge and boats can be deco-rated in any theme. Visitors can view the parade from areas around the marina. U.S. Hwy. 19/129N., Blairsville Phone: 706-745-3638
Independence Day Vogel State Park
Vogel State Park
Summer fun for the entire family. Activities begin with the raising of the flag in the morning and continue with family activities throughout the day! U.S. Hwy 19/129S. (11 miles south of Blairsville) Phone: 706-745-2628 www.gastateparks.org
Independence Day Fireworks
Meeks Park
Watch the skies over Meeks Park light up with an explosion of lights and color! Come out and enjoy this beautiful experience!
11 Pool Lane, Blairsville ( 1/2 mile west of Blairsville Hwy. 515W) Phone: 706-745-5789 / 877-745-5789 www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com
Georgia Mountain Fair
Arts, crafts, music and carnival fun for the entire family.
Hwy 76, West, Hiawassee, GA Phone: 706-896-4191 www.GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com
20th Annual Butternut Creek Festival
Meeks Park
A family event nestled along the shady banks of the Butternut Creek in beautiful Meeks Park. A juried show of 65-70 of the Southeast's finest craftsmen/artists offering a show of unique original art and hand-crafted works, live music, demonstrations and great food. Free admission, free parking and shuttle service provided.
Phone: 706-781-1221 Voted Top 20 Event by STS. www.butternutcreekfestival.com
Taste of the Mountains in Blairsville
Downtown Blairsville
Food lovers of all ages are invited to the First Annual Taste of the Moun-tains in Blairsville on August 25th from 4pm-7pm in Downtown Blairsville. Take a taste from the area's variety of restaurants and sample locally produced wine, beer & spirits. This family friendly event features live music, cooking demonstrations, and some good old fashioned Southern Charm. Phone 706-347-3503
Mountain Heritage Festival
The Mt. Life Museum
Mountain arts/crafts, music, living history activities, demonstrations on quilting, spinning, basket making chair canning, farm animals, and gold panning and activities for children. 25 School St., Blairsville ( 1 block south of downtown Blairsville) Phone: 706-745-5493 www.unioncountyhistory.org
Mountain Music Day Festival
September 15 10:00am – 5:00pm – Vogel State Park
Appalachian, bluegrass and gospel music; arts and crafts, demonstra-tions on spinning, blacksmithing, bowl carving; and food. U.S. Hwy. 19/129S (11 miles south of Blairsville) $5.00 Parking Phone: 706-745-2628 www.gastateparks.org
Blairsville Extreme Adventure Race (BEAR)
September 22 8:00 am Meeks Park
Unleash the adventure in you! They will have teams exploring the mountains, rivers, lakes, trails and beautiful woods surrounding Blairsville, Georgia. Home of the highest mountain in Georgia. Phone 719-237-5109 www.argeorgia.com
Indian Summer Festival
Woody Gap School
Arts/Crafts, antiques, pottery, leather, local produce, folk art, homemade goodies, good food. http://www.suches.com/festivalinfo.htm
The Run Above the Clouds –
10K Road Race 2331 Hwy. 60, Suches Phone: 706-747-2401
49th Annual Blairsville Sorghum Festival
Meeks Park
Celebrate the art of sorghum syrup making! Arts/crafts, greased pole climbin', log sawin', live music, face painting, and vendors. Meeks Park, (1/2 mile west of Blairsville on Hwy 515W) Phone: 706-745-5789 www.blairsvillesorghumfestival.com
Sorghum Parade downtown Blairsville
Downtown on the Square Blairsville
Hundreds of people line the streets to see the floats, bands and other crowd pleasers. Phone: 706-745-4745 www.blairsvillesorghumfestival.com
Good Neighbors Car & Truck Show
United Community Bank Parking Lot
More than 200 cars and trucks (old and new) "show off" at the Good Neighbors Auto Show. Hwy. 515E, Blairsville Phone: 828-837-8539 or 706-745-3985
Fall Festival @ Ga Mtn Fairgrounds
Georgia Mtn Fairgounds
Authentic recreated mountain town of yesteryear, demonstrations and Exhibit Hall showcasing the history of the Georgia Mtn Fair Hwy 76, West, Hiawassee, GA Phone: 706-896-4191
Fall Festival @ Vogel State Park
Vogel State Park
Celebrate autumn's arrival with a 2pm cakewalk, 4:30pm hayrides, 6:30pm campfire, at 8pm a professional storyteller around a bonfire. Parking – $5.00 U.S. Hwy. 19/129S (11 miles south of Blairsville) Phone: 706-745-2628 www.gastateparks.org
Hometown Halloween On The Square
Downtown Blairsville
Ghosts and Goblins will be lurking downtown on the Square. Games, costume contests and lots of trick or treat. Free Admission Downtown on the Square Blairsville Phone: 706-347-3503 www.downtownblairsville.com
18th Annual Mistletoe Market
North GA Technical College
Start your holiday shopping at the Mistletoe Market. Arts & crafts to spark the holiday season. Homemade soups, sandwiches, goodies. 121 Meeks Ave., Blairsville Free Admission Phone: 706-896-0932 www.artworksgalleryga.com
Kris Kringle Mountain Market
Union County Farmers Market
Enjoy over 75 vendors, handcrafted items by local artisans, produce, plants, baked goods and more! Kids can visit with Santa and ride the Christmas Train. Free Entertainment. 148 Old Smokey Rd. Blairsville www.ucfarmersmarket.com
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