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.


4/3/2009 - 6/1/2009

Juried Art Exhibition

Hwy 76
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa Gallery
Hours: Opening Reception - Friday, April 3rd 5:30-7:30pm
Contact: Charles Burton
Phone: 706-379-4606
Website: www.brasstownvalley.com
Sponsor: Mountain Arts Association
Cost: Free
Description: Art lovers and artists, who are passionate about the arts, please join us for these exciting events while we feature our best regional artists. The director of the Juried Art Exhibition will be Mountain Arts Association (MAA) board member, Diane Lesko, Ph.D. Dr. Lesko comes to us widely respected as the former director of the Telfair Museum of Art in Savannah, Georgia. An Opening Reception will be held on Friday, April 3rd from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served, there is no charge to attend this event The Fine Crafts Art Expo will be held on Saturday April 4th from 9:00 am - 8:30 pm, there is no charge for this event


5/15/2009 - 7/17/2009

The Cowboy Astronomer

Maxwell Building, on the Campus
Young Harris, , GA30582
Location: Young Harris College Planetarium
Hours: Fri. May 15, 22, & 29 at 8:00pm and June 12,19 & July 10 & 17 at 8:30pm
Phone: 706-379-5195
Website: www.yhc.edu then select Rollins Planetarium from Quick Links drop down list
Cost: Free
Description: This skillfully woven tapestry of star tales and Native American legends-combined with constellation identification, starhopping and nuggets of astronomy information-is told from the unique viewpoint of a cowboy astronomer who has traveled the world plying his trade and learning the sky along the way. If skies are clear, the YHC Observatory is open immediately after the show ends.


5/23/2009 - 9/5/2009

Enchanted Music on the Square

Hwy 76, Main Street
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: On the Square in Hiawassee
Hours: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Phone: 706-896-4988
Email: bmw931@cs.com
Sponsor: OTM Committee
Cost: FREE
Description: Bring your lawn chair and enjoy free music on the square every Saturday night from 6-8PM in downtown Hiawassee. For your added enjoyment food & beverages are available for purchase. Visit www.otmga.org for weekly schedule. Event is held outdoors and may be cancelled due to bad weather. Call 706-896-4988 after 4pm on Saturday.


5/29/2009 - 6/7/2009

'The Philadelphia Story", A Comedy

301 Church Street
Hayesville, NC
Location: Peacock Playhouse - Licklog Players
Hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8:00PM ; Sun. 2:30PM
Contact: Reservations
Phone: 828-389-8632 or 877-691-9906
Email: licklog@verizon.net
Website: www.licklogplayers.org
Cost: $13 Adults; $8 Students & Children
Description: The Licklog Players perform the comedy "The Philadelphia Story" directed by Vianne Payne. Call the box office for more details or visit their website.


6/5/2009 - 6/6/2009

Georgia Mountain Roots & Music Festival

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hours: Friday 6:00PM and Saturday 1:00PM
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Sponsor: Towns County Lions Club
Cost: Friday $18; Saturday $27
Description: Come listen to 2-days of traditional and contemporary Bluegrass, Americana and Folk music in the Anderson Music Hall.


6/5/2009 - 6/7/2009

MountainTop GA Yard Sale

Hwy 76
Hiawassee, GA30582
Location: Towns County
Hours: 7:00AM-7:00PM
Phone: 706-896-4966
Email: janeholland@brmemc.net
Website: www.mountaintopga.com
Sponsor: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Cost: FREE
Description: From sunrise to sunset, join us for a wonderful early summer event in the North GA Mountains. Yard sale is held along Highway 76 from the east county line to the west. Be a buyer, be a seller, its all free. Call the Chamber of Commerce for more information.


6/11/2009 - 6/13/2009

The Gold Wing Motorcycle Rally

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Description: Enjoy the North GA Mountains and the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on Lake Chatuge. Call for more details.


6/12/2009 - 6/14/2009

6th Annual Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Hwy 515/76
Blairsville, GA30512
Location: Meeks Park
Phone: 706-745-5789
Email: negamtns@windstream.net
Website: www.blairsvillechamber.com
Description: Clan gatherings, Scottish Vendors, Pine and Drum Bands, Parade of Tartans, Amateur Athletics, Border Collie Demonstrations, Children's Games & Activities, Scottish Dancing & Music, Scottish Village Exhibit, Scottish Fiddle Workshop, Scottish Harp Workshop, Genealogy Tent, Kilted Golf Tournament Classic and a Special Concert.


6/13/2009 - 6/14/2009

Lake Chatuge Scholarship Golf Classic

1411 Jack Dayton Circle
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Hours: Saturday 12 Noon Registration, Sunday 7:30 AM
Contact: Jane Holland
Phone: 706-896-4966
Fax: 706-896-5441
Email: janeholland@brmemc.net
Website: www.mountaintopga.com
Cost: $170.00 per player - see details below
Registration: Download PDF Now
Description: Saturday, June 13, registration at Chatuge Shores Golf Course at 12 Noon. Sunday, June 14, Continental Breakfast at Brasstown Valley Resort at 7:30 AM, Shotgun start at 8:30 AM. Participant package -$150.00 per player or $170.00 which includes 4 mulligans and entry into the chipping and putting contest. Flyer is attached, click on PDF.


6/14/2009

ANNUAL ALUMNI DAY

Clarksville, GA
Location: North Georgia Technical College
Hours: Registration 10:30 a.m.
Contact: Sandra Maughon
Phone: 706-754-7715
Email: smaughon@northgatech.edu
Website: http://www.northgatech.edu/profiles/alumni.cfm
Cost: $7.50 Lunch
Description: The theme for this year's event is "Summer Fun!" In addition to being a time for former students, staff & faculty to gather together and reminisce, Alumni Day at N.G. Tech is an annual celebration of accomplishments. It is during this event that outstanding alumni, nominated by their peers, are recognized. Nominations are currently being sought for those to be recognized as this year's Career Achievement and Hall of Fame Award receipients.


6/23/2009

Magnolias and Memories - Taste of the Southern Highlands

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hours: 5:30PM
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Sponsor: Towns County Family Connection
Description: Enjoy the cuisine of the North Georgia Mountains. Sample the best of many chefs from our area in the wonderful mountan community of Hiawassee on Lake Chatuge.


6/27/2009 - 6/28/2009

Mountain Fling Arts & Crafts Show

434 Meeks Avenue
Blairsville, GA30512
Location: North Georgia Technical College - Conference Center
Contact: Carolyn Barton
Phone: 706-896-0932
Email: mtnregartscraftsguild.org
Website: www.mtnregartscraftsguild.org
Cost: Free
Description: Indoor and outdoor booths filled with arts and crafts, food, and lots of fun.


6/27/2009

Conway Twitty, The Man, The Music, The Legend

Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fair Grounds
Hours: 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Description: This musical is Conway Twitty's story told through the eyes of his children. It is a loving musical scrapbook of memories.


7/4/2009

4th of July All American Cookout and Fireworks

6321 US Highway 76
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Brasstown Valley Resort
Hours: 10:00AM-9:00PM
Phone: 706-379-9900 or 800-201-3205
Email: info@brasstownvalley.com
Website: www.brasstownvalley.com
Description: Join Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa for an Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration. Enjoy our All American Cookout and take in some fun family activities and cap the night off with a fireworks show.


7/4/2009

4th of July Boat Parade & Fireworks on Lake Chatuge

Hwy 76
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Nantahala Bay on Lake Chatuge
Hours: Boat Parade: 5:00PM Fireworks: 9:45PM
Contact: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 706-896-4966 OR 800-984-1543
Email: janeholland@brmemc.net
Website: www.mountaintopga.com
Sponsor: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Description: Towns County Chamber of Commerce presents their Annual 4th of July Boat Parade on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, GA followed by their 4th of July Fireworks Display at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee, GA. See decorated boats of all kinds and shapes on beautiful Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, GA in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains. The boat parade begins at 5:00PM at Nantahala Bay and proceeds to the Ridges Resort and Club. A Prize is given for the "Best of Show". Come enjoy this delightful tradition which is followed by the 4th of July Fireworks at 9:45PM at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Call 706-896-4966.


7/11/2009

17th Annual Christian Harmony Shape-Note Singing

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, GA28902
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Hours: 10:30AM-3:00PM
Phone: 828-837-2775 or 800-FOLK-SCH
Website: www.folkschool.org
Cost: FREE
Description: Event is held in the Music Studio, Davidson Hall. Admission to the singing is free. Pot Luck "Dinner On the Grounds" is at 12:30PM. Originally published in 1866, William Walker's Christian Harmony is the oldest seven shape collection to have remained in continuous use, primarily in Western North Carolina and North Georgia. The Folk School's annual singing draws more than 70 singers from four states.


7/11/2009

Bank of Hiawassee Centennial Celebration-100 Yrs and Running Strong

20 S. Main Street
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Bank of Hiawassee
Hours: Registration 7:00 a.m.
Contact: Rebecca King
Phone: 706-896-2243
Cost: Free
Registration: Download PDF Now
Description: 10K Race - 5K Run/Walk 100 Yard Dash (ages 5-10) Registration form must be received by July 6, 2009. Winners will receive a donation in their name selected from a list of charities.


7/15/2009 - 7/25/2009

Georgia Mountain Fair

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hours: Hours Vary, Call for Schedule
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Cost: Call for cost of tickets
Description: Look forward to the 59th annual Georgia Mountain Fair, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this summer! Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that the event has to offer. With first class musical performances, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia’s rich history and culture, the Fair provides something for every member of the family.


7/23/2009 - 8/2/2009

"Oklahoma!", A Musical

301 Church Street
Hayesville, NC28904
Location: Peacock Playhouse - Licklog Players
Hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8:00PM ; Sun. 2:30PM
Contact: Reservations
Email: licklog@verizon.net
Website: www.licklogplayers.org
Cost: $15 Adults, $8 Students & Children
Description: Enjoy this wonderful musical directed by Nancy Davis. Call the box office for more information or visit their website.


8/13/2009 - 8/15/2009

Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruise In

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hours: See Event Schedule below
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: hthomason@georgiamountainfair.info
Website: www.gammoonshinecruizin.com
Cost: To be determined
Registration: Click here to register with the event sponsor
Description: August 13 - 9AM-5PM, Welcome Party at the Ridges Resort 4PM til.... August 14 - 8AM-5PM, Live Music Concert at Anderson Music Hall 7PM til... August 15 - 8AM-5PM, Entertainment all day, Concert in the Anderson Music Hall - 7:30PM til..... Early regisration $30.00 before Aug. 1, after Aug. 1 $35.00


8/15/2009

Benefit Auction

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC28902
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Hours: Silent Auction 1-2PM; Live Auction Preview 1-2PM; Live Auction 2-5PM
Phone: 828-837-2775 or 800-FOLK-SCH
Email: marketing@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Description: Location of the Benefit Auction is in the Keith House. Join us for an exciting afternoon as Auctioneers Tim Ryan and Bob Grve sell one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. This annual auctio benefits the craft programs at the Folk School.


8/15/2009

The Second Annual "A NIGHT IN VEGAS"

Hwy. 76
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: The Ridges Resort - Red Banks Room
Hours: 6:30 to 10:30 PM
Contact: Event Chair Person
Phone: 706-896-7931
Email: orangeone1@windstream.net
Website: www.castaway-critters.org
Cost: $50.00 per guest
Description: Professional dealers and tables, black jack, texas hold'em, roulette, craps, bountiful buffet with plenty to eat, special gifts, big raffle and much more. (Gaming is for entertainment purposes only)


8/22/2009

Annual Tomato Festival

916 Crane Creek Road
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards
Hours: 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Phone: 706-379-1236
Email: info@cranecreekvineyards.com
Website: www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Description: Come to Crane Creek Vineyards for wine tasting, food, live music as we celebrate the "other vine". Tickets sold at door. Call for more information.


8/29/2009 - 8/30/2009

Blue Ridge Mountain Festival of Arts

1311 Music Hall Road
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hours: 10:00AM-5:00PM Saturday & Sunday
Phone: 706-632-2144
Fax: 706-632-7785
Email: brmaa@etcmail.net
Website: www.blueridgearts.net
Sponsor: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Cost: Admission & Parking $5 (children under 12 free)
Description: The Blue Ridge Mountains Festival of Arts will showcase fine art and fine crafts with a juried art festival located on the southern shores of Lake Chatuge in the Georgia Mountains Fairgrounds August 28, 29, 2009. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Admission & Parking: $5 (children under 12 free) For more information or an application, please contact us at: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Phone: 706-632-2144 Fax: 706-632-7785 www.blueridgearts.net E-Mail: brmaa@etcmail.net