24- Gold Fever, 9 a.m-noon, Smithgall Woods. Hear about the history of gold mining with local historians and enjoy a guided hike to the Martin Mine Trail. Register in advance. 706878-3087 24- Contra Dance, 6:30-11 p.m., SNCA Historic Gym. Potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m., dance begins at 8 p.m. 706-8783300, www.snca.org 31- 5th Annual GarlicFest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Loganberry Heritage Farm. Annual celebration of the garlic harvest. Cooking demos, tastings, live music, creative food. 706-3486068, www.loganberryheritagefarm.com 31- Folk Pottery Show & Sale, Folk Pottery Museum, 706878-3300, www.snca.org
SEPTEMBER
Debbielee Whelchel performs at a festival in Sautee Nacoochee.
1-800-573-9659, www.GeorgiaStateParks.org 4- Annual Fireworks at Dusk, behind the Alpine Village Shoppes, 706-878-2181 www.helenga.org 11-21 - Headwaters (community story play), Thursdays – Sundays, SNCA, 706-878-3300, www.snca.org 18- “HOT HOT HOT” Gallery Exhibit opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933, www.helenarts.org 19-28- Georgia Mountain Fair, Hiawassee, 706-896-4191 20- Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals, 8 a.m.-noon, third Saturday of each month through September. 706-8783087. 26-27- Folk Life Festival, Unicoi State Park. 1-800-5739659, www.GeorgiaStateParks.org 26-27- 9th Annual Show and Shine for Cystic Fibrosis Open Car Show, 639 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen. “Cruise-In”, Friday, July 26, car show and awards on Saturday, July 27. All proceeds will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 706-795-2264 27- Contra Dance, 6:30-11 p.m., SNCA Historic Gym. Potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m., dance begins at 8 p.m.706-8783300, www.snca.org
Every Saturday through October- Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, Unicoi State Park. Musicians perform each Saturday at 8 p.m. These are among the best musicians in the area performing a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, bluegrass, and Southern gospel music. The program lasts through mid-November. These programs welcome “passthe-hat” donations for the musicians. 1-800-573-9659 www. GeorgiaStateParks.org 3, 6- Bingo every Tuesday & Friday, 7 p.m., Festhalle, 706878-1908 or 706-878-2181, www.helenchamber.com 12-15, 19-22, 26-Oct. 27- 43rd Annual Oktoberfest, Festhalle. Helen’s biggest celebration. German music, →
AUGUST
Every Saturday through October- Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, Unicoi State Park. 1-800-573-9659 www.GeorgiaStateParks.org “Boomers Club” in August, Unicoi State Park. Baby Boomers come and enjoy learning dance lessons, card games, art classes and more. Dates and times TBA. 1-800-573-9659 www.GeorgiaStateParks.org 1-31- Bingo every Tuesday & Friday, 7 p.m., Festhalle, 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www.helenchamber.com 17- Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals, 8 a.m.-noon, third Saturday of each month through September. No registration required. 706-878-3087. 2013 Get the Scoop 33