Oktoberfest Helen, GA September 10 - October 31
Come and attend the south's longest lasting Oktoberfest in Georgia's own Alpine village! Begin your journey by traveling from Blue Ridge on the winding roads while viewing the beautiful fall colors. Enjoy live entertainment, great German and Austrian food and drinks. Begins on September 10th and goes through October 31st. For more information, call the Helen Chamber of Commerce, 706-878-2181 or visit http://www.helenchamber.com/
Art/Live Theater Blue Ridge Community TheaterOctober 2-4, October 9-11
Located at 2591 East 1st Street across from The Swan Drive-In. "Art" by Yasmina Reza. How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? This is a truthful comedy that explores the friendships of modern men. Friday and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00. For more information call 706-632-5680 or visit http://www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com/
Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School, John C. Campbell Folk SchoolOctober 3-4
Seven miles east of Murphy, NC, off U.S. Highway 64, just north of Georgia's state line. Come and enjoy one of the largest and most popular events of its type in the region and only a short drive from Blue Ridge. The Fall Festival is a celebration of our rich Appalachian heritage. Celebrate the rich heritage of the Appalachians at the 35th annual Fall Festival, featuring the crafts of 200 craftspeople, continuous live music and dance on two stages, craft demonstrations, food, kid's activities and much more. 10am - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday Admission: Adults: $5.00 Kids 12-17: $3.00 Under 12: Free For more information visit https://www.folkschool.org/event.php?event_type_id=6&event_id=16
Cherry Log Fall Festival, Cherry Log, GAOctober 3-4, 10-11, 17
Just 5 miles east on 515 from Blue Ridge and follow signs. First 3 weekends each October, the community of Cherry Log celebrates the harvest with the Cherry Log Festival. Serving delicious homemade breakfast and lunch, offering arts and crafts, homemade cakes, pies and canned goods, bluegrass, gospel and country music at the Cherry Log Community Clubhouse, 341 Cherry Log Street. Great food and entertainment. Fun for the whole family! Plenty of free parking is available. For more information call 706-276-3217
Halloween Horror Putt-Putt, Lilly Pad Village
Blue Ridge, GA
October 3, 10, 16-17, 23-24, 30
7 miles down Aska Road. Come to The Lilly Pad Village for a night of frightful fun on our lit mini-golf course. Open nightly from October 1st through the 31st with special Fright Nights on the 3rd, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th and the 30th. Percentage of all proceeds will support charity. So, come out, have fun, get your adrenaline going and help support a great cause. Visa, MC and Discover cards accepted. For more information call Lilly Pad Village 1-706-534-1317 or visit http://lillypadvillage.com/Wordpress/
Copper Festival, Ducktown, TN
October 3
Hwy 5 from Blue Ridge to Hwy 68 turn left, Ducktown, TN is approximately 4 miles. Third annual, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Pancake breakfast at Masonic Lodge from 7:00 am to 11:30 pm. Classic Car Cruise-In, Free Museum Admission, Amateur Talent Show 3-5 pm. Live bluegrass music beginning at 5:00 pm. Bands; Highway 76, Raven Welch Band and Steel String Session, . Food and games. For more information call 423-241-0158 or visit http://www.cityofducktown.com/copper/index.html
Marble Festival, Jasper, GAOctober 3-4
Come and enjoy the 29th Annual Marble Festival in Jasper, GA. The historic Tate Marble Quarry is open for tours only one time every year. Arts and crafts, entertainment, food and much more are part of the fun. For more information call Pickens County Chamber of Commerce 706-692-5600 or visit http://www.pickenschamber.com/
Indian Summer Festival, Suches, GAOctober 3-4
Woody Gap SchoolCar Show ~ Music ~ Pottery ~ Quilts ~ Home made Goodies ~ Leather Crafts ~ Needlework ~ Folk Art Jewelry ~ Furniture ~ Photographs ~ Stained Glass ~ Whirligigs ~ More Free Parking. Admission is $4.00 and children under 6 are free. For more information call Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce 706-747-2401 or visit http://www.blairsvillechamber.com/
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee, GA
October 9-18
Enjoy arts, crafts & exhibits from many local vendors and beyond. Clogging, singing, authentic mountain demonstrations, a pioneer village, kiddie rides and a new show entitled " Kay Rosaires Big Cat Encounter" are part of the fun. Eat regional food and enjoy a great time with the whole family. Also included in this is the Ole Time Fiddlers Convention. For more information call Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 706-896-4191Apple Festival, Ellijay, GAOctober 10-11, 17-18 15 minutes west of Blue RidgeThe 38th annual Apple Festival, boasts over 300 vendors with handmade/hand crafted items, on-site demonstrations. The festival has plenty of good things to eat and drink. Other fun things to do will be an antique car show on the 13th and a parade on the 20th. For more information, call the County Chamber of Commerce 706-635-7400 or visit http://www.gilmerchamber.com/
Sorghum Festival, Blairsville, GA
October 10-11, 17-18
Meeks Park (located on Hwy 76 just before Blairesville City Limits on your right)Georgia's official Sorghum Festival, one of the longest running festivals in north Georgia. A parade kicks off the 2 weekend event. Bluegrass music, cloggers, plus many other forms of entertainment add to this event which features a variety of artists and craftsmen who sell handmade goods. Sorghum is the 3rd most popular cereal grain in the US, and a staple of early Georgia farmers going back to the early 1800's. This is a very festive time and a great event for the entire family. For more information including times call the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce 706-745-5789 or visit http://sorghum.blairsville.com/
Prater's Mill Country Fair, Dalton, GA
October 10-11
Mountain music, southern foods, living history exhibits and handmade crafts and original art of 185 artisans. Demonstrations including: blacksmithing, spinning, quilting, rug hooking, woodcarving and hand tufting. It's fun for all ages! For more information call Praters Mill 706-694-6455 or visit http://www.pratersmill.org/
Heritage Days, Talking Rock, GA
October 17-18
Town will be filled with booths featuring a wide variety of arts, crafts and antiques. There will be interesting demonstrations for the young and old, Blue Grass and Southern Gospel Music and good food. Go back in time by visiting the restored 1877 Talking Rock Schoolhouse Teaching Museum. Or, join hobbyists from all over the country in "riding the rails" in restored railcars. A caravan of railroad motorcars is expected to roll into town and stop at noon on Saturday. You can also enjoy a ride in a donkey cart, meet the Town Crier, relax with the kids in the park and check out our new Mural. For more information call Pickens County Chamber of Commerce 706-692-5600.
Fall Hoedown, Blairsville, GA
October 17
Vogel State Park 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129.Celebrate autumn's arrival with: a cakewalk at 2 pm, chili and drinks for sale at 5 pm, hayrides start at 5:30 pm, bonfires and line, square and round dancing at 6:30 pm, and hear a professional storyteller around a bonfire at 8 pm. Parking $3 parking. For more information call Vogel State Park 706-745-2628 or visit http://gastateparks.org/info/vogel/
Mountain Harvest Arts and Craft Sale, Blue Ridge, GA
October 17-18, 24-15
Farmer's Market9:00 am until 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday. The Mountain Arts & Crafts sale is fun for the entire family. No admission and free parking, with plenty of local vendors and flavors. For more information call Fannin County Homemakers Council 706-374-2335Gold Rush Days, Dahlonega, GAOctober 17-18The historic gold mining town of Dahlonega goes all out each fall in celebration of its rich mountain and gold mining heritage. Gold Rush Days is the largest arts and crafts festival in the NE Georgia Mountains, with over 300 arts and crafts booths. Also look for demonstrations and competitions with traditional mountain pastimes like hog calling, a liars' contest, crosscut sawing, clogging and buck dancing, and bluegrass music. For more information call Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce 706-864-3711 or visit http://www.dahlonega.org/
Annual Harvest Festival, Crane Creek Vineyards, Young Harris, GA
October 24
About 25 minutes east of Blue Ridge, GA. Celebrate the completion of the year's harvest. There will be hayrides, grape stomping, tours of the winery, a kiddie tent and fun for the whole family. Adults $20 and $10 for ages 13-20. Children under 12 free. Ticket price includes wine tasting, souvenir wine glass, lunch and admission to all of the activities. For more information call Crane Creek Vinyards 706) 379-1236 or visit http://www.cranecreekvinyards.com/
Farmer Browns Pumpkin Ride on the Train, Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad,
Downtown Blue Ridge, GA
October 25
Lots of fun for the whole family. Board the train take a ride out to Farmer Browns Pumpkin Patch, get off pick out you're pumpkin then ride the train back to town. Price is $16.00 per person. Three departure times, first one leaves at 1:00 pm, then 2:30 pm and then again at 4:00 pm. For more information call Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad 1-800-934-1898 or visit http://brscenic.com/
Halloween Safe Zone / Nightmare on Main Street, Downtown Blue Ridge, GA
October 31
Hundreds of costumed kids and grown-up kids plus your pets are welcome to gather in downtown Blue Ridge to celebrate. Businesses stay open late to pass out candy and treats. Parade and costume contest. Fun begins at 4:30 pm and runs until 8:30 pm. Costume contest begins at 5:00 pm, with a pet contest at 7:30 pm. For more information call Blue Ridge Business Association 706-258-4000
Annual Copper Basin Halloween Costume Parade, Downtown McCaysville, GA/Copperhill, TN
October 31
Take Hwy 5 (by McDonalds) north about 10 minutes until it deadends at the state line in McCaysville, GA.Downtown merchants will distribute free candy to children in costume. Bring your children and let them enjoy the fun. 5:00 pm Cash prizes for the best costumes, ages infants to adults. Sponsored by the TriCities Business Association. For more information visit http://www.ocoeeinfo.com/http://www.ocoeeinfo.com/
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