Monday, April 5, 2010

Blue Local Festivals & Events

Spring Plein Air FestivalThe Art Center / Historic Courthouse in Blue Ridge
April 10 - 11

Artists will be scattered throughout the county painting, you will see them around town, at The Art Center or possibly come across them on the banks of the Toccoa River. They will be traversing our county capturing the rivers, streams and waterfalls. Visit Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association or call 706-632-2144

Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race
April 10

Run, mountain bike & kayak the Toccoa River in this 13th annual co-ed adventure race. 90+ co-ed teams of three participate. Race starts at 8:00 AM sharp. This event is for the adventure racer and the spectator alike. Finish line is at The Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville, GA. Join us at the park at 1:00 PM with live reggae music by The Nattie Lovejoys, food and fun, park has lots of picnic tables, hang out by the river, playground, lots of green space to enjoy. Teams are expected to finish from about mid-afternoon until about 6:00 PM. Call Elaine Dilbeck 706-632-5680 or go to http://adventureracega.com/

Southern Appalachian Artist Guild Exhibit / Out of the Woods
Gilmer Arts & Heritage Association, Ellijay, GA
April 10

The Southern Appalachian Artist Guild has been invited to exhibit their work at the Gilmer Arts & Heritage Association from April 9th - 30th. A reception will be held on April 10th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us to support our local artists.
Bear on the Square Mountain Music & Folk Art Festival

Downtown Square, Dahlonega, GA
April 16 - 18

The 14th annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival features bluegrass and old-time music and authentic mountain crafts on the historic Public Square, 13 South Park Street, Dahlonega, Georgia all weekend. Pre-festival events, including workshops and a country auction, begin April 16th - 18th. Festival activities include concerts, musical and crafting workshops, continuous jam sessions (everyone’s invited to join in!) street dance, children’s activities, storytelling, demonstrations and sales of traditional mountain crafts and regional foods. Rain or Shine! 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Saturday & Sunday. Fees for some concerts. Outdoor events are free. Call 800-231-5543 or go to http://www.bearonthesquare.org/





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