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Our Calendar of Events are noted below. You can print individual event information or click here to print all events.
If you would like more information about Hiawassee and Young Harris Georgia events, please contact the Towns County Chamber of Commerce at 706-896-4966 or toll free 1-800-984-1543.
6:00 - 10:00 PM on the 1st Monday of Every Month
Adult Skate Night at Fun World
1159 Jack Dayton
Young Harris, GA 30582
Location: Fun World
Phone: 706-896-7777
Website: http://ffec.net/
More Info: For additional information
Description: Fun World will be hosting an all - adult skate night on the first Monday of every month. Skate to music you like. Become a fan of Fun World at www.facebook.com/funworldga to request songs. The $6.00 admission includes your skate rental. This event is for people 18 and up only. Please bring a form of ID in case you are asked to verify you age.
Fun Factory - Franklin, NC - Daily Deals
1024 Georgia Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Location: The Fun Factory
Phone: 866-482-2386
Website: www.funfactoryfranklin.com
More Info: For additional information
Description: Fun Factory has daily deals and specials that change frequently. Many specials for the whole family.Please check out the website or call for details!!
Cafe Portofino's Ongoing Specials!!
3295 Dogwood Lane
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Phone: 706-435-0502
Website: www.cafeportofinoga.com
More Info: For additional information
Description: Starting May 1
LUNCH: Monday – Friday 11am–2pm, All you can eat buffet $9.99
HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS: 4-6pm,
MONDAY'S: Margarita night 2 for 1 specials
WEDNESDAY: Wine Down Wednesday's,
FRIDAY: Fresh Seafood Fridays,
SATURDAY: "LIVE MUSIC at Firelight!!,
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CAFE PORTOFINO'S SPECIALS AND HOURS OF OPERATION PLEASE CLICK ON THEIR WEBSITE LINK!
7:00 PM
Friday Night Concerts at John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd
Brasstown, NC 28902
Location: Keith House in cool weather, and Festival Barn in warm weather
Phone: 828.837.2775
Website: www.folkschool.org
Cost: Free and open to the public
More Info: For additional information
Description: List of upcoming concerts: April 20: Mountain Fling. May 4: Singing Tree. May 11: Brasstown Ringers Spring Concert. May 25: Lorinda Jones. June 1st:Brasstown Morris,Garland & Rapper Sword Teams. June 15th:Chompin At The Bit String Band. June 22nd:Steve Hickman & John Devine. June 29th:The Collins Brothers. July13th:New England Contra Dance Tunes & More. July 20th:Women of Heart. July 27th:A Dulcimer Celebration Concert.
Times vary for each class
ArtWorks Arts & Crafts Children's Summer Classes
308 Big Sky Dr
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Phone: 706-896-0932
Cost: Ages 6 and up, each class is $5.00
Description: Classes include sewing, woven ribbon headband, yarn basket, friendship braclets & painting are just a few of the classes offered there are many more, for a complete list and information on all classes please call ArtWorks.
June & July only on Mon, Tue & Wed's from 8:30am - 12:30pm Ages 6 - 15
Horse Camp For Kids At Brasstown Valley Resort
Hwy 76
Young Harris, GA 30582
Location: Brasstown Valley Resort Stables
Contact: 706-379-4606 for information
Website: www.brasstownvalley.com
Cost: $250.00 per 3 day camp session, fees must be paid in advance
More Info: For additional information
Description: Camp director: Jerry Hamilton
Lessons will include: Basic Horse Care, Riding Lessons, Trail Riding. Each Wednesday camper's will be practicing what they have learned and will participate in a fun lunchtime picnic trail ride.
Please contact Brasstown to see if your dates are available, space is limited and early resgistration is strongly recommended.
All Shows start at 7:00pm
Peacock Playhouse Concert Series
301 Church St
Hayesville, NC 28904
Phone: 828-389-2787
Cost: $20.00 General Admission seating
More Info: For additional information
Description: Nashville Songwriters Tour May 26th,
Zydeco T June 30th, Callaghan July 28th, Brasstown Big Band August 25th,96.5 House Blend Sept 29th, Roxie Watson Oct.27th, One Leg Up Nov. 24th.
3/30/2012 - 7/12/2012
“2012 Colors of Spring” At Brasstown Valley Resort
Hwy 76
Young Harris, GA 30582
Location: Brasstown Valley Resort
Hours: Indoor Event
Contact: 706-379-4606 for information
Website: www.brasstownvalley.com
Cost: Free
Description: You’re invited to join our reception, March 30th at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa from 5:00 – 7:00 to celebrate the opening of this year’s “Colors of Spring” Gallery. Refreshments, Wine & Hors d'oeuvres will be served; keyboard artist, Steve Whiddon will be performing for us that evening. There is no charge and the public is welcome, so feel free to bring a friend. For more information visit our website at www.Mtn-Arts.org
4/22/2012 - 5/22/2012
Soles4Souls Changing The World - Shoe Donation!!
Hiawassee & Young Harris, GA
Hours: Ongoing for one month,all kinds of shoes are needed for donation
Contact: Staci Wright
Phone: 706-896-4966
Website: giveshoes.org
Sponsor: Soles4Souls, Towns County Chamber & Towns County Commissioners Office
More Info: For additional information
Description: Your gift of footwear is important to children and adults around the world. When you take time to RECYCLE your footwear, you are in fact changing lives. Please clean out your closets and donate to this great non-profit organization. Drop off locations are: Towns County Chamber Office and Towns County Commissioners Office. Thank you!!
5/11/2012 - 8/3/2012
Rollins Planetarium - Extreme Planets
Young Harris College Campus
Young Harris, GA 30582
Location: Rollins Planetarium
Hours: 8:30 PM - Showtimes
May 11th, & 18th
June 1st, & 8th
July 6th & 13th
August 3rd
Phone: 706-379-5195
Sponsor: Young Harris College
Cost: Adults $3.00
Children & Non-YHC Students $2.00
YHC Students/Faculty/Staff Free with ID
Description: Just over a decade ago, no known planets orbited sun-like stars outside our solar system. Today, all that has changed. In recent years, accelerated developments in astronomy have revealed hundreds of extrasolar planets—with the pace of discovery increasing all the time. While it may be years before direct images of the surfaces of these worlds are available, this show gives audiences an idea of what they might look like—up close and personal! Narrated by René Auberjonoisof Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, this show explores the idea of what "Earth-like" really means, and takes audiences on an immersive journey to worlds that may stretch the imagination, but aren't science fiction anymore.
5/17/2012
Spring Lakes Celebration 6th Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
916 Crane Creek Rd
Young Harris, GA 30582
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards
Hours: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Contact: Amanda Kanack, 828-837-5414
Email: info@hrwc.net
Website: http://www.hrwc.net
Cost: $20 Regular Admission; $15 Member Rate
Tickets must be purchased by a board member directly. Call for details
Description: Event Description:
The Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition’s 6th Annual Spring Lakes Celebration & Wine Tasting Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, May 17th at beautiful Crane Creek Vineyards near Young Harris, GA. This increasingly popular event begins at 6:00 p.m. and features tasting of local wines offered by Crane Creek, as well as amazing hors d’oeuvres. In addition to great food and great wine in a beautiful setting, this year we’ll introducing the new Lake Chatuge Watershed Coordinator! All proceeds from this event will be used to support the Coalition’s Lakes Program. The upper Hiwassee River watershed includes Chatuge, Nottely, Hiwassee & Apalachia Lakes, as well as the Hiwassee River and all of its tributary streams in four counties! Join us for a lovely evening at the vineyard.
5/18/2012 - 5/27/2012
Do Not Go Gentle - Peacock Playhouse Theatre
301 Church St
Hayesville, NC 28904
Hours: May 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th
Fri & Sat shows are at 7:30pm
Sunday shows 2:30 pm
Phone: 828-389-2787
Website: www.peacockplayhouse.org
Cost: $15 Adult, $8 student, Season tickets available
Description: A funny, wise and unusual look at family relationships, especially when one member of the family is deceased and cannot "move on" until certain issues are resolved.
5/18/2012
NorthEast Georgia Board of Realtors May Membership Luncheon
1149 Cherry Log St
Cherry Log, GA 30522
Location: Cherry Log Christian Church
Hours: 11:15am food service, program at 11:45 am
Contact: colette@negboard.com ( Reservations are required)
Cost: No charge for board members, guests are 13.00 a plate
Description: Speaker is Winton Porter - Appalachian Trail Guru & Author of "Just Passing Through"
5/18/2012 - 5/19/2012
2012 Green Egg Fest
1311 Music Road
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fair
Hours: Friday 5PM - 8PM Meet & Greet
Saturday Cooks sign in 8AM
Tasters sign in 9AM
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www,georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Sponsor: Ga. Mountain Fair, Towns County Tourism, Hiawassee Hardware
Cost: Cooks: $10.00
Tasters: $20.00/$35.00
Children: 12 & Under free
More Info: For additional information
Description: Don't miss the 2nd Annual Georgia Mountain Eggfest in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. Activities will take place at the famous Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Georgia. What is an Eggfest?
An Eggfest is a gathering of Big Green Egg fans and experienced cooks from all across the country and Canada. The cooks will be showcasing their skills and talents and will be preparing their specialty recipes all day long. The non-cooks (tasters) are free to stroll through the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, sample and experience wonderful egged food while talking to the cooks about their recipes and techniques. There will be some amazing food coming off the eggs all day long, so pace yourself! You'll soon learn why the Big Green Egg is the "Ultimate Cooking Experience".
5/18/2012
"Little Texas & Restless Heart" in Concert!
1028 Georgia Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
Location: Smokey Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Hours: 7:30 PM
Phone: 877-415-7315
Website: www.greatmountainmusic.com
Cost: $24.00-$28.00
Description: Including hits such as "I'll Still Be Loving You & "When She Cries" the songs or Restless heart are a musical force for over 25 years. Little Texas such as "God Bless Texas" & "What Might Have Been" have been featured across the USA celebrating 20 years of Rockin Country!!
5/19/2012
2nd Annual SABA Century Bicycle Ride
Hayesville, NC 28904
Location: Clay County Courthouse
Hours: 8:00am
Contact: Register online at active.com
Phone: 828-837-1945
Sponsor: Southern Appalachian Bicycle Association
Cost: Register fee:$35.00 thru May 18th
Day of Event Registration fee: $45.00
More Info: For additional information
Description: Our 2nd Annual SABA Century Bicycle Ride "It's Not Your Grandma's Century" will be held rain or shine on Saturday, May 19, 2011. All three routes start and stop at the new Clay County Courthouse in Hayesville, North Carolina. The SABA Century features 3 distinct routes that encompass the best of the beautiful rolling & hilly terrain of Western North Carolina and North Georgia.Check out the website for more details on Fundraising dinner, Speech & book signing with Saul Raisin.
5/21/2012
Fun World Skating Fundraiser - The Ridge Community Church
1159 Jack Dayton
Young Harris, GA 30582
Phone: 706.896.7777
Website: http://www.funworldga.com/
Cost: $8.00 & Free regular skate rental
Description: The Ridge Community Church is raising funds to help purchase playground equipment for special needs children at Blue Ridge Elementary School.
5/26/2012 - 5/27/2012
5th Annual Downtown Blairsville Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
Downtown Blairsville
Sponsor: PUP & Robin Roberts Promotions
Description: Robin Roberts & Blairsville Downtown DDA Are Joining Together For The 5th Annual SPRINGS ARTs and CRAFT FESTIVAL 2012.
5/26/2012
Art & Wine Spring Festival At Crane Creek Vineyards
916 Crane Creek Rd
Young Harris, GA 30582
Hours: 11:00-6:00 PM
Phone: 706-379-1236
Website: www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Cost: See description for details
More Info: For additional information
Description: Live music, Wine, Food and Fine Art. Dennis Jones and the "alligator hat band" will be providing live music from 12:00 to 5:00.
Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for ages 12 – 21, and children under the age of 12 are free. Purchase tickets at the door on the day of the festival.
Included with your ticket price is one food coupon, which will allow you one trip to the food bar. Should you wish an additional trip, extra food coupons are available for $5 per ticket.
Also included with the 21 and over ticket price is a wine tasting and a souvenir glass. After your tasting, when you find a wine you love, you may purchase "wine-by-the-glass" tokens for $6.00, 3 for $15.00 at the ticket booth, or in the tasting room for redemption in the tasting room or at the tasting station. You may also purchase wine by the bottle or case in the tasting room.
5/26/2012 - 5/27/2012
Spring Arts In The Park - Blue Ridge, GA
420 West Main St
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association/The Art Center
Hours: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Both Days
Phone: 706-632-2144
Website: www.blueridgearts.net
Description: For 36 years, the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (The Art Center), a non-profit arts council, has provided a unique art experience through our art festivals in the Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, Georgia. Located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, these events draw in excess of 15,000 attendees. With over 175 fine arts, crafts and food booths, these festivals have something for everyone. There are always activities for the children, along with special events for the big kids. Make your plans now to spend Memorial Day Weekend and the Second Weekend in October enjoying art and nature in our North Georgia Mountain Art Town, Blue Ridge, Georgia.
5/26/2012
Annual Horsin Around BBQ Showdown & 5K Fun Run
6321 US Hwy 76
Young Harris, GA 30582
Location: The Stables
Hours: Run starts at 8am at the stables, BBQ Showdown 10:30am - 5:00pm
Contact: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Phone: 706-379-9900
Website: www.brasstownvalley.com
Sponsor: Brasstown Valley Resort
Cost: $7.00 person & $20.00 for a family of 4
More Info: Affordable Family Fun Event
Description: Start your Summer off right at the
The 5th Annual Horsin Around BBQ Showdown. KCBS Professional Team Competition, peoples choice, BBQ Tasting Contest (Noon), kids fun zone, live music Steven Phillips & Midnight Express, The Georgia Highlanders Bluegrass Band & entertainment, classic wheels car show, movie area for the kids. FMX Motocross Stunt Team will be performing 3 shows throughout the day of the show jumps, flips & more!!
5/26/2012
George Jones & Confederate Railroad In Concert!
1311 Music Hall Rd
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Location: Anderson Music Hall
Hours: 7:00 PM
Phone: 706-896-4191
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Cost: To be announced
More Info: For additional information
Description: Over the past 20 years, Jones has frequently been referred to as "the greatest living country singer." . He began recording country music in the 1950s. His first hit was “Why, Baby, Why,” which he recorded in 1955. In 1957, he joined the Grand Ole Opry and had hits into the 1980s.
5/28/2012
Memorial Day "Fire on the Water" Fireworks Display
Hwy 76
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Location: The Ridges Resort & Marina
Contact: 706-896-2262
Description: Come join us at the Ridges Resort for our Annual Memorial Day Fireworks Show over Lake Chatuge. Enjoy music, fun & fireworks at this highly anticipated event.
5/31/2012
Jimmy Travis and Bean & Bailey (Clean Comedy Show)
1028 Georgia Rd
Franklin, NC
Hours: 7:30 PM
Phone: 877-415-7315
Website: www.greatmountainmusic.com
Cost: $12.00-$15:00
Description: Funny, informative and entertaining without being offensive. Frequently interacting with the audience!
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