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.



1/1/2010

January 1st is Bowl Central at Brassies - Brasstown Valley Resort

6321 Highway 76
Young Harris, GA 30546

Location: Brassies
Hours: See Games Times Below
Phone: 706-379-9900
Sponsor: Brasstown Valley Resort
Description: Come out and join your friends for some of the best bowl games of the year on our Big Screen T.V.'s. Additional seating and sets have been added in the Brassies foyer.



3/12/2010

Holman Water Quality Stewardship Award Banquet & Silent Auction

6321 U.S. Hwy. 76
Young Harris, GA 30582

Location: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Hours: 5:30 - Silent Auction, 6:30 - Banquet
Contact: Callie D. Moore
Phone: 877-863-7388
Fax: 828-837-5414
Email: info@hrwc.net
Website: www.hrwc.net/banquet.htm
Sponsor: Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition, Inc.
Cost: $30.00 per person
Description: HRWC will hold its 2nd Annual Homan Water Quality Stewardship Award Banquet & Silent Auction to celebrate the relatively good water quality still being measured in the Hiwassee River and its tributaries, while reminding us of the critical need to act now to prevent further degradation! The distinguished Holman Water Quality Stewardship Award will be presented that evening to the person or group that has done the most to advance HRWC's mission of facilitating water quality improvements in the upper Hiwassee River watershed.



3/13/2010

Sara Evans - Super Star Concert

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA 30546

Location: Anderson Music Hall - Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hours: 7:00 PM
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Sponsor: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Cost: Tickets on Sale February 12 Level 1: $40 + $2 Handling Fee Level 2: $30 + $2 Handling Fee
More Info: For additional information

Description: Sara Evans has numerous No. 1 hits including “Born to Fly,” “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket” and “A Real Fine Place to Start.” Out of five released albums “No Place That Far” has been certified gold, 2001’s “Born to Fly” is double platinum and 2003’s “Restless” and 2005’s “Real Fine Place” are both platinum. While dominating country radio airwaves with one of her hit singles, Sara Evans has recently attracted a new legion of fans as she become the first-ever country artist to join the celebrity cast of “Dancing with the Stars.” She is recognized as one of the most successful artists of her generation with accolades including Academy of Country Music’s Female Vocalist of the Year and the Country Music Association’s Video of the Year for “Born to Fly.” In 2006, she was named Female Vocalist of the Year in the R&R Reader’s Poll and has been celebrated as one of People’s magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People.”



4/15/2010

Towns County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

Highway 17 N
Young Harris, GA 30582

Location: Tower Place Shopping Plaza
Hours: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Contact: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 706-896-4966
Email: info@mountaintopga.com
Website: www.mountaintopga.com
Sponsor: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Description: Please plan to attend the first 2010 "Business After Hours". It will be held at the Tower Place Shopping Plaza. The following members will be participating - Heavenly Bake Shop, Pro Therapy, Verizon Wireless, Mary's Southern Grill and Adrianna's Wine Cottage. Come out for an evening of fun and networking and help support our local businesses.



4/16/2010

Travis Tritt in Concert

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA 30546

Location: Anderson Music Hall
Hours: To be announced
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Sponsor: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Cost: To be announced



4/17/2010

1st Annual Ramp Festival -

2701 Cabin Drive
Hiawassee, GA 30546

Location: Hiawassee River Trout Lodge
Hours: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Phone: 706-896-1200
Email: tourism@brmemc.net
Sponsor: Towns County Tourism, GA Mountain Restaurant, The Ridges Resort, Hiawassee River Trout Lodge
Cost: $6.00 per plate
Description: A celebration of the Appalachian Culture. Food, Live Music, Square Dancing, Horseshoes, Corn Hole Competitions, Clogging, River Duck Races, Hoedown. Great food, Ramps & Eggs, Ramps & Potatoes, Trout, Streaked Meat and Moon Pie for dessert.



4/22/2010 - 4/24/2010

Collegiate Bass Tournament

Hiawassee, GA 30546

Location: Lake Chatuge
Contact: Katie Polstra - Ramada Inn
Phone: 706-896-5253
Email: lclodge@brmemc.net
Sponsor: Towns County Tourism Association
Cost: To be determined
Description: Details to follow.



6/12/2010 - 6/13/2010

Lake Chatuge Scholarship Golf Classic

Hiawassee & Young Harris, GA

Location: Chatuge Shores Golf Course and Brasstown Valley Resort
Hours: Chatuge Shores Golf Course - 8:00 AM Brasstown Valley Resort - 7:30 AM
Contact: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 706-896-4966
Fax: 706-896-5441
Email: janeholland@brmemc.net
Website: www.mountaintopga.com
Sponsor: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Cost: $150.00 per player or $170.00 which includes 4 mulligans and entry into the chipping and putting contest.
More Info: Download Golf Application

Description: The mission of Lake Chatuge golf tournament is to provide a qualified male and female student in the Tri-County area with a Scholarship to a college or technical school to further their growth and academic education.



7/3/2010

Ray Stevens in Concert at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA 30546

Location: Anderson Music Hall
Hours: 7:00 PM
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Sponsor: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Cost: $40.00 and $30.00 plus $2.00 handling fee. Tickets go on sale May 21
More Info: http://www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/

Description: Tickets go on sale May 21. Call 706-896-4191 for reservation.



7/4/2010

Fire Works Show! - Young Harris at Brasstown Valley Golf Course

6321 US Highway 76
Young Harris, GA 30582

Location: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Hours: 7:30 PM - Fireworks begin at dark
Phone: 706-379-4606
Website: www.brasstownvalley.com
Sponsor: City of Young Harris & Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
Cost: Free to the public
Description: Opening @ 7:30 pm - free parking on Hwy 76, fireworks begin at dark, bring your blankets, lawn chairs, frisbee's, footballs, etc. and plan on having a great family outing. Fireworks viewing will be at the Brasstown Valley golf course. Personal coolers are NOT permitted on the golf course grounds, beverages & snacks will be available for purchase. Sorry pets are not permitted!



8/12/2010 - 8/14/2010

2nd Annual Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA 30546

Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hours: 8am-5pm Sorry no pets due to Fairgrounds regulations. Handicap mobile devices permitted. Electric scooter rental will also be available.
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Sponsor: Towns County Tourism Association
Cost: $10.00 per day
More Info: For additional information and application

Description: Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruize In, is held in Hiawassee, Georgia located in the North Georgia mountains. If you have never been to this part of the country, what a treat awaits you. It's breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, ice cold clear streams, charming landscape, and some of the world's friendliest people will truly spoil you. Located on Lake Chatuge, The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds will host the event. You will enjoy strolling the pioneer setting, with live mountain music, folk exhibits, local crafts, and of course hundreds of hot classic cars. With plenty of automotive vendors on display to help you with a hard to find part for your classic car or street rod. You will love the shade trees, lakeside views, and a chance to relax in your chair beside your hotrod with a cold glass of lemonade. All of this will convince you to stay forever. Thanks to the City of Hiawassee and the kind people of the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, there will be some good ole mountain music shows, held Friday and Saturday night at the Anderson Music Hall located on grounds. The nominal admission charge for the show will prove to be one of your best deals for the summer. Don't miss it! Registered vehicles will receive a discount. So make your plans now for the best Classic Automotive fest you have ever attended. See ya n tha Hillz!



9/3/2010 - 9/4/2010

Labor Day Hiawassee Rodeo

Hiawassee , GA 30546

Location: Towns County Industrial Park
Hours: Gates open at 6:00 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM
Contact: Bar-W Rodeo Company
Phone: 828-361-4695
Email: barwrodeoco@hotmail.com
Sponsor: Bar W Rodeo Company
Cost: $10.00 Adults, $5.00 for Children ages 5 to 10, Children under 5 - free
Description: The rodeo is dedicated to the memory of Junior "Tootie" Ledfo4rd who was a integrap part of the Rodeo Company. Bull riding, calf roping, barrell racing, and bronc riding are just a few of the events that will be part of the full rodeo show.



9/9/2010

7th Annual Trout Dinner Fundraiser

Blairsville, GA 30512

Location: Poteete Creek Park on Lake Nottely
Hours: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Contact: Callie D. Moore
Phone: 828-837-5414
Email: hrwcoalition@brmemc.net
Website: www.hrwc.net
Sponsor: Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition, Inc.
Cost: Advance tickets - $12.00 At Door - $15.00 Children 6 and under are free
Description: Smoked rainbow trout will be served along with baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, cornbread, your choice of homemade desserts and a drink. This event has become pretty popular, so come early to get a table seat and bring a lawn chair (if you have one) to relax in after you eat. To-go containers will also be available. Proceeds go to support our mission of facilitating water quality improvements in the upper Hiwassee River watershed.



9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010

Summer's Last Kiss - An Affair with the Arts

Hwy 76
Hiawassee, GA 30546

Location: City Square
Hours: Saturday, Sept. 25 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday, Sept. 26 - 12:00 - 5:00 PM Street Dance - Saturday at 8:00 PM
Contact: Jane Holland
Phone: 706-896-4966
Fax: 706-896-5441
Email: janeholland@brmemc.net
Website: www.mountaintopga.com
Sponsor: Towns County Tourism Association and Local Businesses
Cost: No admission charge
More Info: Summer's Last Kiss Website for Info & Application

Description: A Community Celebration of Creative Expression held on the square in beautiful Hiawassee, GA featuring art, music, dance, poetry, crafts, food and fun. Be sure to visit the new Summer's Last Kiss website at http://www.summerslastkiss.com



10/2/2010 - 10/3/2010

2010 Lake Chatuge Tour of Homes

US Hwy 76
Young Harris, GA 30582

Location: The Ridges Resort Marina
Hours: Boat leaves from the Ridges Resort in Hiawassee at 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM Entry into homes will not be allowed after 6:00 PM
Contact: Ashley Owens
Phone: 706-781-3030
Website: www.negboard.com
Sponsor: The Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors
Cost: $25.00 Reservations required. Guided Tour of the most beautiful homes on Lake Chatuge by boat.
More Info: View Flyer

Description: Tickets may be purchased from the Towns County Chamber of Commerce 706-896-4966 - The Ridges Resort 706-896-2262 or The Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors 706-781-3030. Special room rates available at the Ridges Resort in Hiawassee for tour guests. Ask for the "Lake Tour" special when making your reservation.



10/8/2010 - 10/16/2010

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA 30546

Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Sponsor: Towns County Lions Club
Cost: $9.00 Per Person (+$2 parking) Children under 9 free
More Info: Fall Festival Daily Events

Description: Look forward to the 2010 Fall Festival. With its mild temperatures and beautiful scenery there is no better place to be than the North Georgia Mountains in the fall. Each October, the 9 day event features exciting musical performances, educational demonstrations, a flower show and the ever popular Georgia's Official State Fiddlers' Convention.



12/4/2010 - 12/5/2010

Mountain Christmas Tour of Homes - A Celebration of the Season thru Art

1411 Jack Dayton Circle
Young Harris, GA 30582

Hours: Saturday - 10 AM - 6PM Sunday - 11 AM - 5 PM
Contact: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 706-896-4966
Email: info@mountaintopga.com
Website: www.mountaintopga.com
Sponsor: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Cost: $25.00 per ticket
Description: Start your holiday season early in the North GA moutains on Lake Chatuge with the Christmas Tour of Homes. Enjoy visiting the beautifully decorated homes featuring local artists, holiday music, early Christmas shopping and dining in our delightful restaurants.



3/4/2011

Holman Water Quality Stewardship Award Banquet & Silent Auction

3499 Hwy 76 W
Young Harris , GA 30582

Location: The Ridges Resort & Club
Hours: 5:30 Silent Auction; 6:30 Banquet
Contact: Callie D. Moore
Phone: 828-837-5414
Email: info@hrwc.net
Website: www.hrwc.net
Sponsor: Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition
Cost: $30 each or $225 for a reserved table of 8 More
Description: HRWC began holding this annual event in 2009 to celebrate the relatively good water quality still being measured in the Hiwassee River and its tributaries, while reminding us of the critical need to act now to prevent further degradation! The Holman Water Quality Stewardship Award will be presented that evening to the person or group that has done the most to advance HRWC's mission of facilitating water quality improvements in the upper Hiwassee River watershed over the previous year. Online reservations are already being accepted; seating is limited so set your place early! We hope you will join us for an evening of excellent food in a beautiful atmosphere on the shores of Lake Chatuge!