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the couch snoring, is doing great since her surgery. A mast-cell tumor removed from her hind leg, however they
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couldn’t get it all due to its location. She got the all clear from the Doc, so no more prednisone, yay! I’m making her food now, full of great cancerfighting super ingredients, and she’s never looked better. My bank account,
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however is not. As for me, summer blew past and all I did was work, work, and more work. The cabin is a mess, inside and out, with no end in sight for me to make it right. This seems to make the spiders happy. I’d planned a short get-away to go visit friends in Providence, RI- but now what? A vaccine-resistant strain of COVID, Monkey Pox? Geez, the world needs a break from this awfulness, seriously. I need a beer. And with that… North Georgia is home to several Craft Breweries and in this issue we feature five of the coolest. Angry Hops, Buck Bald, Copperhill, Grumpy Old Men, and Pendley Creek are all family owned and operated, each with their own hip vibe,
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Spotlight, Colonel 7 Restaurant Poole’s BBQ
A Home Town Favorite. World Famous for Great Food and Friendly Service
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Visit Five Family Owned and Operated Craft Breweries in the Mountains of North Georgia
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History Editor Leslie Barker Thomas Digs Deep with This Ongoing Series About Our Native Ancestors
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Named by CNN as one of the TOP “DON’T MISS BBQ SPOTS” in Georgia and Alabama! What started as an eight by twelve shack with no indoor seating in 1989, Poole’s Bar-B-Q, is now world famous for its great food, friendly service, the Taj-Mah-Hog, the Hog-Rock-Cafe, The PigMoby-il and the Pig Hill of Fame. Yes the Pig Hill of Fame. Rumor has it that state authorities would not allow Colonel Poole to put a sign by the highway, so instead he just up and planted pigs on the steep hill behind his restaurant. First it was just names of friends and family, but now the Pig Hill of Fame has over 4,000 little piggies. Want your name on a pig? For just five bucks, they paint your name on a pig and plant it somewhere on the hill. Then you have to come back and try to find it! With the tourist attraction aside, Poole’s Bar-B-Q is a serious All-American BBQ establishment serving delicious options for locals and visitors alike. At lunchtime you’ll find fire fighters, policemen and women, and many other local workers partaking in the great home style foods. By evening, be prepared to stand in line because it’s just THAT good. Poole’s offers up beef, pork and chicken barbecue plates with Colonel Poole’s in-house barbecue sauce. There are a plenty of side dishes to choose from: barbecue beans, creamy mac-n-cheese, crisp coleslaw, potato salad, Brunswick stew, freedom fries, and onion rings. Many say the Brunswick stew is some of the best they’ve ever had. If you’re hankering for Brisketget there early before they run out! For the younger (or maybe just less hungry) crowd, Poole’s offers Junior plates. Not in the mood for barbecue? Try their ribs, chicken strips, corn dogs and hot dogs. Take some of Colonel Poole’s famous BBQ sauce home with youOriginal or Sweet- or get both. And don’t forget to impress your friends with a Poole’s BBQ Pig Hill of Fame T-shirt. Get ready to treat yourself to some great local Bar-B-Q! ACLM Colonel Poole’s BAR-B-Q – Open Friday thru Sunday Highway 515 at 164 Craig Street East Ellijay, GA 30540 Call: 706. 635. 4100 Visit: PoolesBBQ.com • Fridays from 11am to 7pm • Saturdays from 11am to 6pm • Sunday from 11am to 6pm Facebook “f ” Logo
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TRUE BREW At the southern end of the Appalachian Mountain Range– and the Beginning of the Appalachian Trail– Craft Breweries are Growing our Local Communities
Clay tablets found dating back to the 5th millennium BC in Mesopotamia indicate that brewing beer was a respected craft/job and that most of the brewers were women. In fact, the brewer’s craft was the only profession in Mesopotamia which derived social sanction and divine protection from female deities/goddesses, specifically: Ninkasi, who covered the production of beer, Siris, who was used in a metonymic way to refer to beer, and Siduri, who covered the enjoyment of beer.1 Fast-forward to the 19th century and you’ll find that north Georgia mountains already had a long history of secretive moon shining and home brewed beer. The 20th century and Prohibition forced even more home brewers and distillers further underground, thus fostering fast cars, rum runners and the birth of NASCAR. In the meantime, copper mining and the production of sulfuric acid in Copperhill, TN chugged on employing many residents, but totally stripping the area of its lush vegetation and abundant wildlife. The copper mine closed in 1987, although sulfuric acid production continued well into the 1990s. Levi’s, one of largest employers in the region, opened its Blue Ridge doors in 1959. While a boon to the
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local economy, the factory was also another source of extreme pollution and ecological devastation. When Levi’s closed its doors in 2002 the local economy went bust. Reforestation, ecological cleanup and diligent management of the Toccoa/ Ocoee River has brought back much of the original beauty and clean mountain waters that you see today. With this eco-revitalization came weekend cabin owners/renters from Atlanta, retirees from Florida and the growth of tourism. As the out-of-town populations grew so did the demand for more restaurants and shops. Call it what you will– Agritourism, Alcohol Tourism or whatever– our local wineries, and now craft breweries are bringing much needed revenue to the small north Georgia towns. They are providing jobs, creating sustainable products, and building our community. The most awesome thing about this? There are no harmful by-products to ruin the majestic beauty of our Appalachian Countryside. Here are five breweries that not only brew great beer, but also give back to our local communities. 1Hartman, L. F. and Oppenheim, A. L., (1950) On Beer and Brewing Techniques in Ancient Mesopotamia. Supplement to the Journal of the American Oriental Society, 10. Retrieved 201309-20.
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Angry Hops Brewing is one of
the newest breweries in Blue Ridge, opening in October 2021 they’ll soon celebrate their one year anniversary. After working at other local breweries, Alan Reis and Joe Bugg decided it was time to give their own craft brewery a shot, and they’ve not looked back since that day. Finding the perfect location was key, and an old car mechanic’s shop just off the shopping street turned out to be exactly what they were looking for. Additions, renovations, and a lot of hard work made their dream begin to take shape. With Alan’s previous brewing experience as the head brewer at two other local breweries, and Joe’s experience in construction coupled with his customer service skills as a river raft guide– everything just clicked. Their love of traditional beer styles provided a good base for attracting a loyal clientele, but they also push the envelope with other popular styles like IPAs, stouts, sours and seltzers. 10
Left: Two happy and hardworking families; Joe and Rebecca Bugg with Alan Reis and Camila Neves. Check the AHB Facebook page for food trucks and events. Above: Quite a beer list and brew system! Right: Joe and Alan get keys to the building. It’s always a fine day for beer at AHB served by Joe, Alan or Caroline, their knowledgeable BEERtender. Fantastic beer, friendly faces, live music, food trucks and awesome events all make Angry Hops Brewing a great addition to our craft brew community. Alan and Joe are just two regular guys who enjoy craft beer, with amazing wives who love and support them. Making a simple, yet solid brew business a reality by working together is what living local is all about. Come on by Angry Hops Brewing, Alan and Joe are positive that they’ll have a great craft beer just for you!
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Angry Hops Brewing 341 East Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 https://angryhopsbrewing.com angryhopsbrewing@gmail.com Hours Monday: Noon – 8pm Tuesday: 3pm – 8pm Wednesday: 3pm – 8pm Thursday: Noon – 8pm Friday: Noon – 8pm Saturday: Noon – 8pm Sunday: 12:30pm – 8pm For their complete beer list visit: https://untappd. com/AngryHopsBrewing/beer Follow Angry Hops on FB to stay up to date on their many special events, fund raisers, and festivals and fairs they may attend.
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Buck Bald Brewing owners Patrick
and Sylvie Keenan first rolled up the garage doors in 2018, transforming a Mid-Century Esso gas station into one of the most visited breweries in the area. What started out as a handful of home brewing friends has become a thriving Copperhill brew business loved by locals and visitors alike. The Murphy, NC location, opened just this year, affords the much needed room for more brewing, a larger taproom, an event space, and more parking. The original brew team, Patrick Keenan, Mike Crosier and Tony Hoyt remain on deck producing some of the most excellent craft brews in these here parts. So who is Buck Bald? Maybe a better question is “What is Buck Bald?” Buck Bald is a mountain peak in Polk County, TN. After multiple failed attempts to find a name that accurately reflects the beauty and history of North GA and South Central TN, they finally AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022
Top: The BBB dream brew team. Tony Bald, Clay Bald, Patrick Bald, Cro Bald & Mike Bald. Middle: Fun parties, with even funner people. Opening day at Murhpy. BEERtender Tie Dye Tina. Mr. & Mrs. Claus hoping to win big at Bingo. Bottom: BBB Copperhill beautification brigade. Right: Copperhill and Murphy locations. settled on a local landmark that perfectly represents the character of the beers they are trying to brew. An important ingredient to their success is Buck Bald’s care for the community. A team of BBB regulars donate their time to clean litter from the roads and distribute food for those in need. Patrick and Sylvie have made it a priority to give back to the community by holding a variety of charity events every year, bringing much needed relief to the area. Whether you enjoy IPAs, sours, English and German styles, or you’re looking for something
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just a little out there, we’ve got you covered. Visit Buck Bald Brewing in either location and you’re sure to feel like part of the family. Fill a Pint. Fill a Growler. Fill Your Mind. Buck Bald Brewing Copperhill 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317 https://buckbaldbrewing.com Hours: Every Day Noon- 8pm Mondays: Bingo! 6pm- 8pm Buck Bald Brewing Murphy 104 Tennessee Street, Suite D, Murphy, NC 28906 https://buckbaldbrewing.com Hours: Every Day Noon- 8pm Keep up with the BBB haps! Twitter: @buckbaldbrewing Instagram: @buckbaldbrewing and @buckbaldbrewingmurphy Facebook: @buckbaldbrewing and @buckbaldbrewingmurphy WWW.ACLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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Copperhill Brewery opened its
first location in August 2018, and then a second location In Ducktown for brewing in 2019. A change of ownership in 2020 brought a new attitude and a fresh approach, becoming the first women-run craft brewery in the area. Colleen Fults and Sarah Berry make a formidable team bringing their passion for local business and collaboration to the community. With two locations, the Taproom in Copperhill and the Brewery in Ducktown, there’s always something going on, trivia, singo, karaoke or live music. The Taproom Stradling the border line of Georgia and Tenneessee, the Copperhill Taproom is one of the few places where you can have one foot in each state at the same time. Open seven days a week, the Taproom is a casual space where it’s super easy to hangout. Customers are welcome to bring in their own food, or order from one of the local restaurants, some of whom will even deliver to the Taproom. 12
Left: Owners Sarah Berry and Colleen Fults share their passion for great beer. Above: The Taproom and the Brewery. Always plenty of Merch! Right: Happy winner at trivia. Dogs, kids and Corn Hole! Beer to go, take a six-pack and head to the cabin. Some of the awesome friendly staff. Play darts, grab a board game, lounge in the comfy leather sofas, or watch your favorite game. Thursday night Trivia has become a favorite of both locals and visitors. Everyone is welcome– prizes, hootin’ & hollerin’ fun, and great beer. The Brewery The Copperhill Brewery in Ducktown is where the craft beer magic happens. The 20barrel system produces beer for both locations: on-tap, cans to go and more for distribution. Open to the public on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the Brewery serves burgers, brats, quesadillas and grilled cheese sandwiches from their food trailer in the outdoor garden area. And great beer! The fenced-in grassy garden
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area has outdoor seating, corn hole, and a stage for live music. Monday night Corn Hole Tournament with cash prizes is the hot ticket, so bring your team’s A Game. And stay tuned for the Ducktown outside expansion project. Both locations are available for private events and parties. Copperhill Brewery- The Taproom 105 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317 423-548-3030 Hours: Monday - Sunday: Noon - 8pm Copperhill Brewery- The Brewery 307 Main Street, Ducktown, TN 37326 423-548-3030 Hours: Friday 4- 8pm, Saturday 2pm- 8pm Monday 5pm- 8pm Visit: https://www.copperhillbrewery.com Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CopperhillBrewery
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Grumpy Old Men Brewing,
as the legend goes, two retired beer enthusiasts were learning how to brew in an outdoor shower. One day, an argument started about what to throw in the mix. During the argument, one of their wives told them that they sounded like a couple of Grumpy Old Men. The name stuck. Grumpy Old Men Brewing (GOM) was officially established on July 4th, 2013 when those same grumpy old men shipped their first legal brew. Their beers quickly became a staple of the north Georgia beer scene. When they decided they were ready to retire again, the two Grumpy Old Men handed over the taps to a new Grumpy Old Man and his Crabby Old Lady. The two original grumpy old men still enjoy the beer, just from the other side of the bar. There’s always something happening at Grumpy! Karaoke Thursdays are a fun local favorite and draw quite the crowd of characters, many are regulars who can belt it out with the best. Corn hole, live music, charity fund raisers, AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022
Left: Live music is best performed on an M35 Bobbed Deuce and a Half stage. Food trucks, YES! Above: Dogs, kids, adult kidsit’s all good. Yep. GOM beer is availble to go and at select retail stores. Karaoke- the place to be on Thursdays. Right: Enough said. Merch makes great gifts, oh yeah! spontaneous dancing, special events, and even weddings- all happen at Grumpy. Salty Dawgs or Mountain Tapas, regular vendors at GOM, are often on site serving up great food to pair with your beer. Since their founding in 2013, GOM has strived to bring people together over delicious beer and unique community. With 24 taps, you’ll be able to have one of their flagships, like Choco Blanco White Chocolate Wheat Ale, Scentsation Double IPA, or Hell’s Holler Porter, or hey- get jiggy with it and try one their special seasonal rotation brews. Whether you’re just learning to love craft beer
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or have been drinking it for decades, GOM is sure to have something on tap that you’ll love. Our mission statement remains the same: If we don’t like it, we don’t drink it. If we don’t drink it, we don’t sell it. Grumpy Old Men Brewing 1315 E Main St. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 https://grumpyoldmenbrewing.com https://www.facebook.com/ GrumpyOldMenBrewing Taproom Hours Mon- Wed: Noon - 7pm. Thurs- Sat: Noon- 8pm. Sunday: 12:30pm- 7pm For a complete beer list visit: https://untappd.com/v/grumpy-old-men-brewing Follow GOM on FB and Instagram to stay up to date on KARAOKE, special events, fund raisers, and festivals and fairs they may attend. WWW.ACLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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Above: Beautiful restoration, inside and out. Bonus: Blue Ridge Mountains. Cool beer, yes please! Left: New brews are made every week or two. Above: Happy about flights, local cigar club happy about pints. Right: Hard working owners Dan & Pam Briordy. Yep these dogs like to be outside! a rotating selection of enjoyable and authentic craft beers that everyone loves. Locals, visitors, and families are all welcome. There are games of all kinds for folks of all ages, plus there’s Trivia on Fridays and Singo on Saturdays. As always the brewery’s knowledgeable and gracious staff are there to assure everyone’s having a good time. Furry four-legged friends are welcome at the outdoor seating areas. Enjoy pints and flights in the taproom, on the sidewalk ‘cafe,’ or take home some awesome brew. Pendley Creek Brewery offers take home pints, growlers, crowlers, and cans to go.
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S avoring S ummer There is something about August that feels bittersweet. Each sunrise comes a little later. Some nights are cooler. You realize this time of the year is ending, and you wish for just a little more time to savor the days of early morning light and the evenings of lingering dusk. Don’t get the end-of-summer blues, take advantage of the lingering warm weather and gorgeous seasonal produce and invite your friends over.
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Tomato Cobbler with Cornmeal-Cheddar Biscuits Cobbbler Ingredients 1 medium size onion Vidalia if possible 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 large tomatoes 3 garlic cloves minced 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp cornstarch or flour 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves & sprigs for garnish Biscuits Ingredients 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup cornmeal 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter 1-1/2 cups buttermilk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Cobbler Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Sauté onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until tender. While the onion is sautéing, chop the large tomatoes and discard the core. 18
Add the tomatoes to the skillet along with the minced garlic and 1 pint of the cherry tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the vinegar, brown sugar, flour or cornstarch, salt, pepper and thyme leaves. Mix well. Add the remaining pint of cherry tomatoes and pour everything into an oven-safe casserole dish which has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. Biscuits Directions To make the cornmeal-cheddar biscuits, place the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor*. Pulse a few times to combine the dry ingredients. Cut the butter into cubes and add to the food processor. Pulse until the butter is in small pieces, about the size of a small pea. Add the buttermilk and shredded cheese and process just until the mixture comes together. Do not over mix the dough. Use an ice-cream scoop to scoop out the biscuit dough and place on top of the tomato mixture. Place the biscuits about 1/2 inch apart; they will spread just a bit. Bake for about 35 minutes at 375 degrees or until the biscuits are golden brown and the tomato mixture is bubbling. Let sit for 10-15 minutes and serve warm. Garnish with thyme. https://www.gritsandpinecones.com
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Spicy, Corn and Avocado Soup Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped Kernels from 2 ears of corn 4 cups Organic Chicken Broth 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted 1 fresh jalapeno, roughly chopped Kosher salt Garnish: avocado, corn, chives and olive oil Instructions In a medium-large pot over medium-low heat add the olive oil and the yellow onion. Cook while stirring often for 7 minutes, and if you need too lower the heat to keep the onions from browning, do so. The onions should be soft and translucent when you add the corn kernels. Stir them into the onions and then add the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Remove the soup from the stove and transfer it to the jar of a blender. Add the jalapeno and the avocado and puree on high until the soup is smooth and creamy. Gently reheat in the same pot and season to taste with kosher salt. Ladle into bowls and garnished with slices of avocado and some raw corn kernels and chives plus a drizzle of olive oil. https://heatherchristo.com
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Pesto Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables Ingredients 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into half moons 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (about 2 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt & Freshly ground black pepper 2 (9-ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini 1/3 cup store-bought or homemade basil pesto Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F. Meanwhile, halve 1 medium zucchini, then cut into thin half-moons. Cut 1 small red onion into small chunks. Place the zucchini, red onion, and 1 pint cherry tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat and spread in an even layer. Roast until tender and caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When the vegeables are ready, add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and return the tortellini to the pot off the heat. Add the roasted vegetables and 1/3 cup basil pesto, and toss well to combine. https://www.thekitchn.com AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022
Watermelon With Yogurt, Poppy Seeds, and Fried Rosemary
End of Summer Fig Smash
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 6-inch rosemary sprig ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon honey Kosher salt 1 3-pound seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice Flaky sea salt 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Ingredients for the “smash” 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup water sprigs of rosemary 4 figs, sliced in half, plus 1 more for garnishing the drinks
Instructions Heat oil in a small skillet over medium. Fry rosemary until crisp, about 20 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel to drain; set rosemary oil aside. Mix yogurt and honey in a small bowl; season with kosher salt. Toss watermelon and grapefruit juice in a large bowl; season with flaky sea salt. Spread yogurt on a large platter. Top with watermelon and crumble fried rosemary over. Drizzle 1 Tbsp. reserved rosemary oil over (save remaining oil for another use) and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and poppy seeds. https://www.bonappetit.com
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Ingredients for the Cocktails 6 ounces booze of your choice (rum, bourbon, gin, tequila all work, so pick your fave!) juice of 1 lemon 2 - 4 ounces of the “smash”, depending on your tastebuds Instructions Make the “not-so-simple” syrup by heating the sugar, water and rosemary until the sugar has dissolved and the rosemary is fragrant. Strain, and add to the blender with the figs. Blend with a few pulses. Use a Boston shaker to add the cocktail ingredients, taste, and adjust as necessary. Shake vigorously with plenty of ice and strain into 2 cocktail glasses. Garnish with fig slices or half of a small fig. https://blog.hipcooks.com WWW.ACLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM
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IT’S FALL FESTIVAL TIME! ROUND-UP THE KIDS AND HEAD FOR THE HILLS
Welcome to the most complete list of festivals, fairs, and events in north Georgia! There’s surely more to do this fall than humanly possible, and we’re certain there’s something here for everyone. While every attempt has been made to provide accurate event listings, we urge you to confirm the information provided before making travel plans. With that said, come and see all that north Georgia has to offer this fall season!
Summer Harvest Faire
August 6, 2022 McCaysville, GA. A day of local music, food, and some of the best canned and baked goods throughout these hollers. We will have fresh lemonade, picnic lunches, ice cream, pie eating and hot dog eating contests, and when the day hits that hottest point, we will turn on the sprinklers for folks to play in (so perhaps bring a change of clothes). Participants who are interested in winning bragging rights and blue ribbons should contact us and we’ll send a list of categories that will be judged. 11am to 6pm. The Folk Apothic at Deep Roots Orchard, 2984 Mobile Road, McCaysville, GA. For more infor20
mation contact: 706-492-7753 or https://www.folkapothic.com.
Go Tell it on Black Rock Mountain Storytelling Festival August 12 -13, 2022 Mountain City, GA. Come celebrate storytelling in the mountains with this two-day event in partnership with Black Rock Mountain State Park and the Rabun County Public Library. All event registration includes one general admission ticket to the Foxfire Museum. Campfires, Crafts, Panning for Gold, Storytelling, Guided Museum Tours, Cooking and Writing Workshops. Live Music with Hannah Sage, Storytelling with Debora From. Registration required for events. Black Rock Mountain State Park: 3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy, Mountain City, GA 30562. Rabun County Public Library: 73 Jo Dotson Cir, Clayton, GA 30525. Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center: 98 Foxfire Ln., Mountain City, GA 30562. For info and registration contact: Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center, 706.746.5828, foxfire@foxfire.org or www.foxfire.org
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21st Annual Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival
August 19- 20, 2022 Kennesaw, GA. Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition, recognized as a Georgia State Championship event, as well as Pro/Backyard BBQ, Anything Butt, and, Peach Dessert contests. Over $10,000 in cash and prizes. Shop, eat, drink and interact with over 200 vendors and exhibitors. Kid Zone — a family-friendly playground of inflatable jumpers, amusements and attractions. Free concerts every night. Fireworks Sat. night. Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm. Kennesaw’s Adams Park, 2753 Watts Drive in Kennesaw, GA. (770) 422-9714 or www.pigsandpeaches.com
16th Annual Franklin Area Folk Festival
August 20, 2022 Franklin, NC. This family-friendly festival features live heritage demonstrations, Appalachian crafts, jammin’ sessions that feature old-time mountain music and bluegrass, kids’ activities, food, textiles, pottery, local history & more! Hands-on activities and demonstrations: woodcarving, moonshinin’, weaving and spinning, and many other heritage
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skills. Additional highlights include special quilts on display, the village blacksmith, flint napping, woodworking/woodcarving, Border Collies’ demonstrations, farmer’s market, old-time music and more. 10am – 4pm. Free and Free parking will be designated offsite with a shuttle to drop you off right at the front door of Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center, 51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC 28734. For more information visit: FranklinFolkFestival.com or call (828) 524-6564.
River and Brews - Small Town Craft Brewers Festival
August 20, 2022 Bryson City, NC. Join us for a celebration of local breweries, music, and food! You’ll taste beers from over six local breweries, shop artisans and craftspeople, and enjoy sweet sounds from local bands and musicians, all in one magical place we call the Nantahala Gorge. Come for the views and stay for the brews! Beer tasting ticket $25 or combine it with a morning rafting trip for only $79, for a savings of 15%! 1pm- 5pm. Nantahala Outdoor Center, 3077 US-19, Bryson City, NC 28713. For more info: 828. 488. 7230 or https:// noc.com/events/river-and-brews. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022
Sherriff ’s Jeep Fest
September 1- 4, 2022 Jasper, GA. Gathering together Jeep enthusiasts from all over this great nation to help provide a place to live, food, clothing, supplies, love and anything else a child might need to prosper, while sharing a love for off-road. Enjoy 3 Days of Family Friendly Fun: trails, mud, & obstacles, rides, concerts, food & much more. 60 Miles North of Atlanta: 8795 Hwy 53 East Jasper, GA 30143. Registration open now! For more information please contact the Pickens County Sherriff ’s Office. Contact Information: 706-2538900 or www.sheriffsjeepfest.com
9th Annual Grape Stomp Fest
September 3, 2022 Blairsville, GA. Join us for this annual festival for a grape stomping good time. $25 Ticket includes admission and your souvenir wine glass. Live Music all day, BBQ food truck, craft vendors, grape stomping at 2 & 4 p.m. Lucy-look-a-like contest with WINE PRIZES. Purchase tickets in advance. Limited quantities. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Paradise Hills, Winery Resort & Spa, 366 Paradise Road , Blairsville, GA 30512. For info and tickets visit www.paradisehillsga. com or call 706-745-7483.
Rail & Hops Brewers Festival
September 3, 2022 Chattanooga, TN. A curated event with a focus on the artistry of brewing handcrafted beers from brewers that are Local, Regional, and beyond, with your favorite food trucks and tents. Featuring Lee Fields & The Expressions and more on the EPB Community stage! 5:00pm - 10:00pm. Miller Park at the corner of MLK Blvd and Market St. 21 + event. Tickets: $25-$65. Proceed to benefit SoundCorps. For more info visit https://www.railandhops.com/ or info@railandhops.com.
52nd Annual Oktoberfest
September 8- 11, September 1518, September 22- 25, September 29- Nov 7, 2022 Helen, GA. Admission $8.00 Monday-Friday. $10.00 on Saturdays and FREE on Sundays. Weekdays 6:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Friday 6:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m., Saturday 1:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Beer, brats, bands and lederhosen. German-style bands from around the country and around the world play on the stage for your listening AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022
and viewing pleasure. Dogs welcome in the Beir Garden! Contact Information: 706-878-1908 or www.helenchamber.com. Chattahoochee Mountain Fair September 9-17, 2022 Clarkesville, GA. This Habersham County tradition features family entertainment that includes: carnival, livestock judging, arts & crafts, various exhibits and demonstrations, and nightly entertainment. Come enjoy The Miss Chattahoochee Pageant, talent contests, arts, crafts, livestock shows and thrilling rides all week! Chattahoochee Mountain Fair 182 Hwy 17, Clarkesville, GA. For more information visit http://www. chattahoocheemountainfair.org
11th Annual Cartecay Vineyards Crush Festival
September 17 & 18 2022 Ellijay, GA. Join the fun in our vineyard! Grape Stomping, Tastings and Cartecay Vineyards’ Logo Wine Glass. Food and Arts/Crafts Vendors on Site. Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Sunday: 12:30– 6:00 p.m. Live Music both days! Cost: $20.00 Pre-Sale, $25.00 Day of Event. Free parking! Pet friendly! Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30536. For info visit www.cartecayvineyards.com or call 706-698-9463 (WINE).
7th Annual Dailey & Vincent American Made Music Fest
September 15 – 17, 2022 Hiawasse, GA. Live music, camping, and down-home fun for all ages. Music will be held inside the air-conditioned 2,900 seat Anderson Music Hall. Fairgrounds boast sprawling grounds with two playgrounds, a boat ramp, two tennis courts, paved and shaded picnic areas, splendid nature walking trails, all along beautiful Lake Chatuge. For tickets and camping info contact Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, P.O. Box 444, Hiawassee, GA 30546 or www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com or call (706) 896-4191. For more info visit http://www.daileyvincentfest.com/
11th Annual Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Music Festival September 15 - 17, 2022 Blue Ridge, GA. The sounds of Blues music and the sweet smell of BBQ from local and regional cookers fill the air as families and groups of friends enjoy this unique
setting and event. Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Event is $10.00 with children 12 and under free. Lots of great BBQ and craft beer available on site. Special section full of fun stuff for the kids to do. No coolers, no umbrellas, no pets. Be sure to bring a blanket or chair. Be sure to check out the Blues Train and Blues Crawl on Friday. Thurs: 5:30-7:30pm, Fri: 5:30-10:00pm, Sat: 11am – 9:00pm. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Lodging Association to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia. Contact: info@blueridgelodgingassociation.com. Or visit www.blueridgebluesandbbq.com 11th Annual Cherokee Heritage Festival September 17, 2022 Hayesville, NC. Traditional dancing, cultural arts demonstrations, storytelling, frybread, singing, and flute music during this free festival at the 17th century Cherokee Homestead Exhibit, one of five attractions along a 2-mile Cherokee History Trail. Children’s craft activities, blowgun techniques and a scavenger hunt. Adults enjoy plant walks through Native Botanical Gardens, led by Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition staff. The Clay County “Old Jail” Museum will be open. Free admission, parking and shuttle bus. 10:00am - 3:00pm. Cherokee Homestead Exhibit, 805 Hwy 64 Business, Hayesville, NC 28904. For information, call 828-389-3045 or visit https://www.blueridgeheritage. com. Sponsored by: Clay County Communities Revitalization Assoc.
Annual Art Festival at Rose Lawn
September 17- 18, 2022 Cartersville, GA. The annual art festival, held on the grounds at Rose Lawn, features the works of artists from across the Southeast. Fine art and Heritage Craft exhibits include oils, watercolors, and pastels, sculptures in wood, brass, and glass, and many other unique hand-crafted items. The house will be open for guided tours. Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. Free Admission. Contact Information: 770-387-5162. Visit www.roselawnmuseum.com
36th Annual Riverfest Arts & Crafts Festival September 24 - 25, 2022 Canton, GA. This festival is the League’s flagship fundraising event where all funds support Cherokee County children in need. Shop
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more than 150 artists and crafters from all around Georgia and other southeastern states. Enjoy a variety of festival fare, delicious food and treats from local food trucks. A Children’s area with games, bouncy houses, petting zoo, and miniature train rides. Sports fans can relax in our tailgating area with live broadcasts of football games. There’s something for everyone! Hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is a $5 donation and children 10 and under are free. Proceeds benefit the needy children of Cherokee County. Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, GA. Contact Information: 770-704-5991 or www.serviceleague.net/riverfest-1
The Three Sisters of Bluegrass Festival
September 30- October 1, 2022 Chattanooga, TN. The 3 Sisters Festival honors the musical legacy of bluegrass fiddler Fletcher Bright, by offering a free two-day riverfront festival that features some of the biggest names in traditional and not-so-traditional bluegrass. Some of the artists it has featured in the past include Del McCoury Band, Yonder Mountain Band, Ricky Scaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Bela Fleck, Steep Canyon Rangers, Sam Bush, Mandolin Orange and more. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, come early and stay late for the best in bluegrass. Rain or shine. 6- 10pm. FREE! For information visit http:// www.3sistersbluegrass.com/
40th Annual Georgia Marble Festival
October 1 - 2, 2022 Jasper, GA. A full weekend of activities begins with the Marble Festival 5K Run/Walk Road Race Saturday morning. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. followed by the 1 mile Fun Run at 9 a.m. To register, visit jasperumc.org. Festival parade down Main Street at 10 a.m. Marble Quarry tours available. Arts, crafts, retail, demonstrations, marble carving, sponsor showcases and a kids zone. Great food and live entertainment on. Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Lee Newton Memorial Park, 500 Veterans Memorial Park, Jasper, Georgia 30143. For information please visit: georgiamarblefestival. com. Contact: Michelle Kuriger, georgiamarblefestival@pickenschamber.com or 706-692-5600.
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Juried Folk Art Show & Sale, Mountain Music, Storytelling, Traditional Foods & Games, Goat Beauty Pageants Both Days!
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2022 Blairsville Sorghum Festival October 8 & 9 and October 15 & 16 Meeks Park, Blairsville
Travis Bowlin’s Cigar Box Guitar Party & Hand Crafted Artisans Festival
October 1- 2, 2022 Blue Ridge, GA. Rain or Shine. Food Vendors - Artisan Exhibit Hall - Raffles & Prizes. Bring a new/unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and be entered to win a Cigar Box Guitar. Saturday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free! Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery, 2281 Tennis Court Road, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Info: (706) 223-3750 or https://bearclawvineyards.com Cumming Country Fair & Festival October 6 - 16, 2022 Cumming, GA. Family and friends gather for free daily attractions, free concerts, discount days and free-living history exhibits in the Heritage and Indian Villages. Wolves of the World, Paul Bunyon Lumberjack Show, Piccolo Zoppe´ Boutique Circus, Robo Cars, Petting Zoo, Chainsaw Carving & Auction, Carnival Midway, Concerts, and much more! Monday - Thursday 4:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.; Friday 4:00 p.m.- Midnight; Saturday 10:00 am - Midnight; Sunday 12:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. No pets, alcohol or coolers. Cash only, ATM on site. Parking $5. Admission $10 cash or credit only. Cumming Fair Grounds, 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming, GA 30040. More Information: 770-781-3491 or www.cummingfair.net
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
Both Weekends Sat. & Sun 9am - 5pm Proceeds go to support Enotah CASA
Sorghum Syrup Making Demonstrations Games & Contests Such as Biscuit Eating, Log Sawing, Pole Climbing, Rock Throwing, Hatchet Throwing, and More! Plus Food Vendors and Live Music! Adults 13 & Up $5. Free Parking!
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October 7 - 15, 2022 Hiawassee, GA. This 9-day event features carnival rides, exciting musical performances, Arts and Craft vendors, educational demonstrations, Pioneer Village, Old Ways demonstrations, Brunon Blaszak Royal Bengal Tiger Show, Cowboy Circus, and Live Music Concerts. New for 2022 carnival rides from Midway Rides Unlimited including a carosel, ferris wheel, bumper cars & more! Rides for the adults & the kiddos! Fair food, games, and more! Daily 10am- 7pm, Sunday until 6pm. Admission is $12, 3-Day Pass $33, 9-Day Pass $90. Kids under 12- free. Free parking. Sorry no pets. Georgia Mountain Fair Grounds, Hiawassee, GA. Contact Information: 706-896-4191 or www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com
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Annual Blue Ridge Mountain Marching Band Festival
October 8, 2022 Blue Ridge, GA. More than 2,000 marching band members from nearly 24 area high school bands are expected to participate. Bands will range in size from 40 members to more than 150 members. Come for the day spend some time downtown at one of our art festivals. Beginning at 1 pm and continuing until 9:30 pm. Fannin County High School, 2346 East First St. Blue Ridge, GA 30513. For information call Band Director, Scott Barnstead 706-633-8595 or visit www.fannincountyband.org
12th Annual Fall Arts in the Park
October 8 -9, 2021 Blue Ridge, GA. Festival is held rain or shine. Shop from a variety of artworks from over 150 juried fine arts and fine crafts exhibitors, enjoy tasty food, and engage in multiple artist demos and a free children’s activity booth. Leashed pets are welcome. Adults $5; children under 12 free. Proceeds benefit the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, a 501c3 non-profit community arts association. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge GA 30513. For info: (706) 6322144, BlueRidgeArts@gmail.com or www.blueridgearts.net
51st Annual Georgia Apple Festival
October 8-9 & 15-16, 2022 Ellijay, GA. Two weekends with hundreds of vendors offering food, art, crafts, and more. The Ellijay Lions Club, the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay, and Gilmer County invite everyone to come and enjoy the the Georgia Apple Festival. Apple Arts & Crafts in Downtown Ellijay, both weekends. Apple Festival 5K on Saturday October 8th at 8:45 am and starts and ends at Ellijay Elementary School. The Apple Classic Auto Show (706-635-7400) at the Civic Center on Saturday October 8th. The Apple Festival Parade (706-635-7400) is Friday October 8th at 6pm in historic downtown Ellijay. Festival entrance fee is $10. Kids under 12 free. Saturdays: 9am-6pm, Sundays: 9am-5pm.Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540. Visit www.georgiaapplefestival.org or Phone: 706-635-4500. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022
53rd Blairsville Sorghum Festival
October 8- 9 & October 15- 16, 2022 Blairsville, GA. Presented by Enotah CASA, Inc. the festival has been a part of Blairsville’s heritage for more than 40 years celebrating the ancient art of cooking sweet syrup from Sorghum Cane. Enjoy sorghum syrup making demonstrations plus games & contests: biscuit eating, log sawing, pole climbing, rock throwing, hatchet throwing, and more! Food vendors and live music. Proceeds support Enotah CASA. Both weekends: Sat. 9am -5pm & Sun. 9am – 5pm. Festival admission 13 and up $5. Free parking. Hosted by the Blairsville Sorghum Syrup Makers. For more information please visit: https://blairsvillesorghumfestival. com, email: sorghumfestivalvendorinfo@gmail.comor call 706745-2272.
The Valley Above the Clouds” Indian Summer Festival
October 8 - 9, 2022 Suches, GA. On the grounds of Woody Gap School, Georgia’s smallest public school. Food, crafts, music, dance performances, and family activities. Saturday, the Run Above the Clouds 10K and a one-mile run will begin at 9 a.m. A Country Square Dance with a live band, 8 p.m. in the school gym. Advance dance tickets are $6; $7 at the door. Performances by elementary students of Woody Gap School, the crowning of the King and Queen, clogging, an auction, Mountain Rangers hand-to-hand combat demonstration, mountain music, and an archery demonstration. Visit the crafts tents for a variety of handmade items. 9am5pm. Contact Information: 706745-5789 or www.suches.com/ festivalinfo.htm
Chattanooga Bacon & Barrel Festival
October 13, 2022 Chattanooga, TN. Celebrate two commonly appreciated southern traditions: hearty food & distilled spirits. We will bring together 15 of Chattanooga’s best restaurants and a vast array of spirits to savor a weekend of bacon, bbq and all the good things that come from old oak barrels. Enjoy healthy portions of unique and delicious bacon dishes while listening to live music, chatting with distillers, and sipping fine bourbons, whiskeys, and more. 6- 9 pm. Before 9/1, $49, after 9/1 $55. First Horizon AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022
Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga, TN. For tickets and info visit: https://www.baconandbarrel.com/chattanooga
Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
October 14- 16, 2022 Chattanooga, TN. The three-day event features the premiere of The Pace Grand Prix at the Bend, Mecum Auction, the Chattanooga Concours d’Elegance, as well as the Conossa Fall Rally all taking place along the picturesque riverfront in downtown Chattanooga, TN. Featuring thousands of cars, live concerts, car clubs, street fairs, and food trucks. Funds go to The Neuroscience Center at CHI Memorial and the NeuroScience Innovation Foundation. Events 9am -10pm. For tickets and info visit: www.chattanoogamotorcar. com, 423.424.1847, or info@chattanoogamotorcar.com
27th Annual Talking Rock Heritage Days Festival
October 15- 16, 2022 Talking Rock, GA. Our little town will be filled with booths featuring a wide variety of arts, crafts and antiques. Interesting demonstrations for the young and old, Blue Grass and Southern Gospel Music and good food. Visit the restored 1877 Talking Rock Schoolhouse Teaching Museum, meet the Town Crier, relax with the kids in the park and have a great family day. 9am -5pm. FREE! Visit www. talkingrockga.com or call 706-2535515.
Gold Rush Days Festival
October 15- 16, 2022 Dahlonega, GA. Celebrate Dahlonega’s 1828 discovery of gold. Over 200 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event. The Gold Rush Days Festival has been voted one of the Top 20 Events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. Proceeds benefit The Empty Stocking Fund and scholarships to local seniors. Contact: The Dahlonega Jaycees Email: info@ dahlonega.org Phone: 706-8643513or visit: https://goldrushdaysfestival.com
54th Annual Moonshine Festival & Car Show
Chiaha Harvest Fair
October 21- 23, 2022 Dawsonville, GA. Parade of moonshine and revenue cars kick off festivities at 9am Saturday. Great vendors – something for everyone. Two stages with live entertainment in downtown Dawsonville. Festival, Car Show, and Swap Meet held at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. All 3 days 8am5pm. Moonshine Run on Friday, at 10am, registration at 9am. Meet legendary racecar drivers, see Vintage Race Cars, and more Authentic Moonshine-Hauling cars than you’ll ever see in one place anywhere in the US! Saturday: Parade 9am. Sorry no pets allowed. Parking $10. Georgia Racing Hall of Fame and Museum , 415 Highway 53 East Dawsonville, GA 30534. Benefitting KARE for Kids, Inc. Visit www.kareforkids.org or (706) 216-KARE (5273) or email at info@kareforkids.com
Annual Dancing Goat FolkFest
October 22- 23, 2022 Ellijay, GA. Harkening back to the old mountain shindigs and a sharing of endangered art, music and oral traditions. The juried folk art show will present the work of untrained artists, known and new. Homegrown local music, food, storytelling, kid’s stuff, Sunday gospel brunch. Goat Beauty Pageant both days!! Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no admission to the event at River Park, S. Main Street, Ellijay, GA. For information email: dancinggoatsfolkfest@gmail.com, see facebook.com/dancinggoatsfolkfest or https://dancinggoatsfolkfest.com
Appalachian Craft Brew, Stew & Que Festival
October 22, 2022 Hiawassee, GA. Featuring 40+ breweries, unlimited tasting, and souvenir glass. Live Americana and Appalachian music. Food vendors from local area restaurants. Regional arts & crafts vendors. Saturday 11am- 7pm. $40.00 at the Gate, $35.00 Online. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - 1311 Music Rd.- Hiawassee, GA. Info: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com or 706-896-4191. *Sign up to be a volunteer and receive free admission after your shift and all the beer samples you want! Please call Jane at 706-435-0664.
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October 22- 23, 2022 Rome, GA. A toe-tappin’, cidersippin’, fun-for-everyone arts festival. Chiaha has grown into a juried show of artists and craftsmen from all over the country, including many demonstrators, sharing the tricks of their craft throughout the weekend. Stellar entertainment, featuring musicians from far and near. Offering an unduplicated variety of local food vendors, delicious, hand-prepared treats. Adults: $5, Students/Seniors: $4 for, Kids under 12: $1. Free parking. Ridge Ferry Park, 363 Riverside Pkwy NE, Rome, GA 30161. For more information visit: https://www. chiaha.org
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October 23, 2022 Celebrate the historic and newly innovative hand-crafted distilled spirits of Tennessee and beyond! Spirit tastings, live music, and more! Sample the best whiskey offered right here in Tennessee, as well as craft distilled products from other regions, plan on tasting and comparing some of the best! Benefitting the Hart Gallery of Chattanooga, TN, providing the homeless and others an opportunity at self-expression as a means to build self-worth. 5pm – 10pm. Chattanooga Choo Choo - Glenn Miller Gardens, 1400 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Tickets and info: www.tnwhiskeyfestival.com, info@tnwhiskeyfestival.com Mountain Country Christmas in Lights November 24- December 17, 2022 Hiawassee, GA. along the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge in the Northeast Georgia mountains. The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds will transform into a spectacular, magical holiday light show immersed in Christmas music, arts and crafts, food, fun, entertainment, photo opportunities, and a visit with Santa Claus! Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from November 24-December 17th. Come early on Saturdays for the Craft Show and stay for the lights 4pm-9pm! Open EVERY night from December 18th-23rd! Admission: $7.00 (Children under 12 Free) Thursdays & Fridays: 6-9pm Saturdays: 4- 9pm. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds - 1311 Music Rd. Hiawassee, GA. Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com or 706-896-4191.
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INSIDE Welcome to our Calendar! With the new vaccine resistant COVID variant many events may have vaccination or mask requirements. While every attempt has been made to provide accurate event listings, we urge you to confirm the information provided before making travel plans. With that said, come and seeall that the southern Appalachians has to offer!
ARTS 1st & 3rd Tuesdays Every Month Plein Air Painters of Hiawassee Hiawasee, GA. Meet at ArtWorks and leave at 2pm for a local scenic spot to spend a fun afternoon painting with other artists. All media welcome. Bring supplies and equipment you can carry. Some walking on uneven ground may be required. Remember to bring some water and a hat. During winter months, we paint as long as afternoon temperature is at least 50 degrees. 2pm-5pm ArtWorks Gallery & Gifts, 232B Chatuge Way, Hiawassee, GA. www.artworksgalleryga.com or 706-896-0932. 3rd Wednesdays Every Month Quilt Guild Jasper, GA. Out on a Limb Quilt Guild meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month 1pm – 3pm. Pickens County Community Center, Camp Road, Jasper, GA. 30143. Info: Cathy Vickers (678) 452-2155. 9/3 thru 10/9 Suttles Art: The Art of Bill & Todd Suttles Blue Ridge, GA. A father/son duo will delight the viewer. Todd’s photography and Bill’s paintings come together for
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this exhibit you don’t want to miss. Meet the artists during their opening reception on September 3 from 5-7pm. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center, Website: www. blueridgearts.net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail.com, Phone: 706-632-2144. Thru 8/27 BRMAA National Juried Photography Show Blue Ridge, GA.The show was open to all photographers, both amateur and professional, and all original photographic media, including film and digital images. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center, Website: www. blueridgearts.net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail.com, Phone: 706-632-2144. Thru 9/17 3rd Quarter Artist-inResidence - Jennifer Danner Blue Ridge, GA. Pieces of Me II. Come experience mixed media creations and paintings by artist, Jennifer J. Danner. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center, Website: www. blueridgearts.net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail.com, Phone: 706-632-2144. 8/5 & 9/2 Downtown Murphy Art Walk Murphy, NC. Presented by The Valley River Arts Guild 5-8 pm. Stroll through historic downtown Murphy for an exquisite visual, culinary, and performing arts experience. Galleries, restaurants, and many other businesses will feature art, live working artists, live performances, music, and fine dining. Visit our juried Artist Market locations where you can meet local and regional artists working live and exhibiting their art. There will be something for everyone! Free and open to the public. For more information contact David Vanderlaan 828-6440043 or http://www.valleyriverarts.com
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8/9 & 9/13 Foxfire Fiber Friends at Rabun County Library Clayton, GA. Spend an afternoon with fiber artists Sharon Grist and Kelly Coldren of the Foxfire Museum. Bring your current fiber project – knitting, crocheting, spinning, felting, embroidery, or more! This is a casual event to share in the crafts that we love. We meet monthly on the second Tuesday of the month. No registration required, we just ask that you observe current covid guidelines at the library. 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Rabun County Public Library, 73 Jo Dotson Circle , Clayton, GA. Info: (706) 782-3731, https:// www.rabuncountylibrary.org/ 9/8 – 9/11 Plein Air International Paint-Out Blue Ridge, GA. Capture the spirit of plein air and the inherent natural beauty of our area. Artists from all over the country travel to enjoy the county-wide paint outs, participate in master workshops, enjoy a quick draw event and silent auction. Prizes totaling $1,000 will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Center, Website: www. blueridgearts.net, Email: BlueRidgeArts@gmail.com, Phone: 706-632-2144.
EVENTS Ongoing Mondays Bingo at Buck Bald Brewing Copperhill, TN. Win cool prizes and have some fun. Starts at 6m. Free! Buck Bald Brewing, 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: 706.431.7141 or https://buckbaldbrewing. com 2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays Twirlers Square Dancing Jasper, GA. Twirlers dance the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays of the month at 7pm (lessons at 6pm). Bent Tree Club Tamarack, Jasper, GA. Info: 770-893-2629.
Thursdays Trivia w/ Lauren Blue Ridge, GA.. Misty Mountain Hops. 7-9pm. Misty Mountain Hops, 3300 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, GA. Info: Misty Mountain Hops, 3300 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, GA. Info: https://mistymtnhops.com or 706-946-8620 Tuesdays Trivia at Lucky’s Blairsville, GA. Prizes and great food! 7-9pm. Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina, 17 Merchants Walk, Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: : https://www. luckystacoshop.com/ or 706487-4231. Ongoing Wednesdays Cast-Off Pet Rescue Bingo Blairsville, GA. Would you like to save dogs and cats and win money? Join us for Bingo! The Jackpot depends on YOU! If we at have least 60 players, jackpot will be $600.00. At least 80 players, jackpot will be $800.00. At least 100 players, jackpot will be $1,000.00!!! Doors 6 pm, games 7pm. Blairsville Civic Center, 165 Wellborn Street, Blairsville, GA. 30512. For info: www.castoffpetrescue.org or call (706) 487-4539. Ongoing Wednesdays Team Trivia at Hoppy Trout Andrews, NC. Four rounds of trivia. Each round has a different category with 10 questions. Prizes are a $5 gift card for each of the first three rounds and a $20 gift card for the overall winning team at the end. 6:30pm. Free! Hoppy Trout Brewing Company 911 Main St. Andrews, NC 28901. Info: www.hoppytroutbrewing. com or 828-835-2111 Ongoing Thursdays Trivia at Copperhill Brewery Copperhill, TN. Gift certificates for first thru 3rd place winners. Starts 6pm SHARP. Copperhill Brewery, 105 Ocoee St, Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: (423) 548-3030 or copperhillbrewery.com
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First Thursdays Shop Late Thursdays Blairsville, GA. Downtown Blairsville businesses will be open additional hours from 5pm - 8pm and featuring deals, discounts and other offers! Avoid the crowds on the weekends and visit Downtown Blairsville on the First Thursday of the month! Look for businesses with a red balloon! Info: www.visitblairsvillega.com or 877. 745.5789. Ongoing Thursdays Dart Tournament and Open Jam Session Murphy, NC. Darts- 5pm. Jam5pm – 7pm. The Daily Grind And Wine, 46 Valley River Ave Murphy, NC 28906. Info: (828) 835-7322 or http://thedailygrindandwine.com/ Ongoing Fridays Hiawassee Night Market Hiawassee, GA. Open-air night artist & artisan market: fresh produce, food trucks, games, and live music.The monthly destination for outdoor dining, shopping, and entertainment. 5pm- 10pm. Town Square at 19 S. Main Street, Hiawassee GA. http:// hiawasseega.gov First Fridays Block Party Canton, GA. Join us every First Friday May through October, from 6 to 9 pm in Downtown Canton. We’ll have live music, food and extended hours of shopping. Free and open to everyone! Info: facebook.com/ CantonGAFirstFriday. 2nd Fridy Each Month Fantastic Finds Friday Blairsville, GA. Come to Merchants Walk for great deals all day. Save, stay and enjoy! 7:30am- 8pm. Hours vary between merchants. Info: www.visitblairsvillega.com or 877. 745.5789. Ongoing 2nd Saturdays Saturdays at Riverwalk McCaysville, GA. Shop * Eat * Play * Late. Most stores open late on the 2nd Saturday of each month this summer. Fun AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022
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com or Appalachian CASA office, 201of the Gilmer County Courthouse. 8/6 Backpack 2 School Bash Blairsville, GA. The goal of the B2SB is to bring families and community together in a fun way before school starts back. Our desire is that going back to school should be a time of peace and not stress. In order to help relieve the financial burden that often comes with returning to school, the community of Union County has come together to provide a day for families, friends, free backpacks, school supplies, lunch, and fun. To ensure we have enough backpacks and supplies available, please Register. We look forward to seeing you there! 10am – 1pm. First United Methodist Church, 938 Highway 515, Blairsville, GA. Info: (877) 7455789. 8/6, 9/3, 10/1 Monthly Cruisers Cruiz-In Car Show Blairsville, GA. Union County Farmers Market. 3pm – 7pm. Free! Info: Richard Couture, President @ couturesgallery@yahoo.com, cell: 706-400-1036, http:// BlairsvilleCruisers.com. 8/9 & 9/13 Pints & Pearls Copperhill, TN. We are a needlework and fiber group for folks to socialize and have a great beer or two. Bring your project and come hang at Buck Bald Brewing with us. Second Tuesday of each month. Come anytime starting at 3. We are putting the craft into craft beer. All skill levels welcome - some instruction may be available. 4 - 8pm Free! 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: 706.431.7141 or https:// buckbaldbrewing.com 8/10 Small Business Speaker of the Month Ellijay, GA. Ms. Barber will discuss starting and running a business, challenges, successes, and what she has learned or wish she had known. This event is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to attend. 3- 4pm. Dalton state’s mountain campus, room 106 (the hub center for entrepreneurship), 103
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Dalton Street, Ellijay, GA. Info: mountaincampus@daltonstate.edu, www.daltonstate. edu/mountaincampus, http:// www.daltonstate.coursestorm. com 8/12 Cool Season Gardening Blairsville, GA. Jacob Williams, Ray Covington and Tim Coolong return to discuss cool season gardening. This seminar is geared towards the new vegetable gardener and will cover soil preparation, weed control, plant selection, and timing. Free! Registration is required and will open up approximately 30 days before the event date. 9am – 11:30am. GMREC campus, 195 Georgia Mtn Exprmnt Sta, 5928,Hollow Hill Rd, Blairsville, GA. For more information, contact Becky Griffin at beckygri@uga.edu. 8/13 & 9/10 Second Saturdays Jasper, GA. Featuring Live Music! Family Fun! Food! Bring a lawn chair! 4pm – 9pm. Free! Downtown Jasper. 8/19 & 9/17 Stories On The Square Open Mic Night Hayesville, NC. Attend this free in-person event sponsored by Mountain Area Storytellers or watch it as it’s live streamed via Zoom and reconnect with friends, family & fellow storytellers. This “old time” open mic event will feature storytellers, writers, poets, actors and musicians. On the Square in historic Hayesville, 66 Church St. Hayesville, NC. Info: (502)525-7272(Kanute Rarey, Storyteller and Host) 8/19 -8/20 26th Annual Blue Ridge Kiwanis Championship Rodeo Blue Ridge, GA. Western rodeo event with bull riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bareback, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and special events. Mountain Valley Boot Toss to win a 2021 Ram Truck! Food and fun for all, 8 p.m. Gates open early. All proceeds benefit the Blue Ridge Kiwanis. Advance tickets on sale August 1st. $15, children under 8, free. FREE parking shuttle is from Fannin County Middle School. Kiwanis Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge: Jones Street off of E. 2nd
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Street. 706-632-6644, info@ blueridgerodeo.com or www. blueridgerodeo.com 8/21 thru 8/30 Bowls of Hope Online Auction Find great items for foodies, adventurers, home decorators and much more! Bidding begins 8/. 21 noon and ends 8/30 8pm. Bowls of Hope is Feed Fannin’s major annual fundraising event to help raise funds to grow and purchase food to provide to families, children and seniors in need of assistance. Get updates and access to the auction at feedFannin.org or follow them on Facebook. For more info email feedfannin@feedfannin.org or call 706- 946-1001. 8/25 Pints for Pups Blue Ridge. Fundraiser for Wet Noses Animal Rescue. Craft beer, food truck, live music and dogs! Noon - 9pm. Angry Hops Brewing 341 East Main St. Blue Ridge, GA. 8/25 “Our Appalachia” Free Community Lecture Series: Following William Bartram’s Original Route Clayton, GA. Guest speaker Brent Martin serves as the Executive Director for the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Society, which maintains a 110-mile memorial trail, following a route as close as possible to William Bartram’s original route through northeast Georgia and western North Carolina. 10:30 am - 11:30 am. No registration required. Held at the Rabun County Public Library, these monthly talks will feature a variety of topics, from moonshining and quilting to Cherokee language and culture. Attendees will be asked to observe Rabun County Public Library’s covid policies. Rabun County Public Library , 73 Jo Dotson Circle, Clayton, GA 30525. Find current information on their website at www.rabuncountylibrary.org or call (706) 782-3731. 8/27 Hangover for Hounds Copperhill, TN. Buck Bald Brewing. 10 great B3 brews on tap, including Kosmic Kitty, a New England Style IPA, brewed to benefit the Humane Society of Blue Ridge. All
proceeds from Kosmic Kitty will go to the Humane Society of Blue Ridge. Plus a 50/50 raffle. Free! 1pm – 5pm. Buck Bald Brewing, 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN. Info: www.humanesocietyofblueridge.org or 706-632-4357. 8/27 & 9/24 Tractor Supply Farm And Craft Sale Blairsville, GA. Come on out for our monthly farm and Craft sale the last Saturday of every month. Lots of great local artists and farms. We always have a wide variety of jams, jellies, candles, childrens books, dog collars and so much more. Come support local! FREE! Blairsville Tractor Supply. Info: 706-897-7096 8/27 & 9/24 Cars and Coffee Cruise-In Ellijay, GA. North Georgia’s monthly meet of auto and motorcycle enthusiasts. Held in beautiful Ellijay, Ga on the last Saturday of each month. Bring your everything on wheels and enjoy free coffee and donuts. 50/50 raffle and great conversation. 8am -11am. Riverside Pavillion on Main Street, ELLIJAY, GA 30540. Contact Information: Michael Johnson 843-814-3774 (p) mhjfedex@ aol.com 9/3 – 9/5 41st Annual Labor Day BBQ & Gospel Music Show Downtown Blue Ridge City Park, GA. Saturday: 9am to 4pm. PIC-NIC-NAC in the Park. Local artists and crafters sell their creations, area nonprofits share their information and classic cars may even be on display! Concessions include Bar-B-Q sandwich plates, bottled drinks and snacks. Sunday: 6 pm. An old-fashioned ice cream social provided by our local Dairy Queen. Monday: 11:30am to 6:00pm. BBQ Plates, Blue Grass and Gospel Music. Bring your lawn chair and plan to stay a while. For info: Good Samaritans of Fannin County, https://goodsamfc.com. 9/3- 9/5 Labor Day Weekend in Hiawassee Hiawassee, GA. Memory Lane Classic Car Museum is hosting a weekend of Labor Day fun! Truck Show, Rodeo and two local bands. Saturday night at 6:30pm is Our Way Band
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& Sunday night at 6:30pm is the Andrew Chastain Band! Rodeo starts at 8pm. Craft vendors and food trucks on site! GA Mountain Fairgrounds. For info: https://www.memorylaneclassiccarmuseum.com or (706) 994-5474 9/9 – 9/10 Antique Engine & Tractor Show | Farm Days of Yesteryear Jasper, GA. Learn about the Farm Days of Yesteryear with antique tractors and engines. One of the favorite it the one that makes ice cream, which is available for purchase. Presented by the Georgia Antique Engine Club. 8am – 5pm. Free! Lee Newton Park Veterans Memorial Blvd., Stegall Drive, Jasper, GA. Info: 706-692-5600 or https:// www.knowpickens.com. 9/10 Long Table on Main Main Street, Jasper, GA. The theme ‘TAILGATE at Long Table’ brings together the community of business owners, professionals, and friends for a fun event under the stars. Complimentary Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres, Exquisitely crafted meal by 61 Main, Themed Entertainment, Music and Dancing. Themed attire is optional. All proceeds from this unique event will go to North Georgia Family Partners, Inc. A Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse Georgia. 6pm – 10pm. Tickets & Info: info@ngfpartners.org or 706.253.6488. 9/17 Cider Days McCaysville, GA. Tour the orchard, learn about the harvesting process, and enjoy
pressing your own cider on our vintage cider press. A wonderful mountain experience for the whole family. 11am – 5:30pm. $30 per person reserved or $35 at the door, kids 3 and under, free. The Folk Apothic at Deep Roots Orchard, 2984 Mobile Road, McCaysville, GA. Info: folkapothic@gmail.com or (706) 492-7753. 9/23 – 9/24 NE Georgia Mustang Club’s 49th Annual Shelby/ Mustang Car Show Hiawassee, GA. Fall is a perfect time to be in the mountains and it’s also a perfect time to drool over all the Mustangs that will be onsite for the Northeast Georgia Mustang Club’s car show! Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Vendors $50 and Swap Meet $20 For info and registration: https://negeorgiamustangclub.org. 9/24 Air Show! Welcome Home: A Tribute to All Who Serve Andrews, NC. 4th Annual Tribute to our Veterans at Western Carolina Airport. Expect more planes, more entertainment, great food, Veterans Stand Down Booths, and family fun. This year will also feature an airshow with vintage planes performing aerobatics! Join this year’s Chili Cook-Off! While this event is free to the public were are holding a fundraising raffle to help pay for the plane fuel. Click RAFFLE to buy your chance to win a one hour sightseeing flight for up to two people every month from March to August at Western Carolina Regional Airport. Tickets are $50 each. This event is sponsored by Ivie
Funeral Home and supported by the American Legion Post 532, American Legion Post 96, American Legion Post 96 Ladies Auxilliary, VFW Post 7620, Marine Corp League Cherokee Detachment 1011, DAV Chapter 73, Chapter 15-8 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Associate, and many others. 11am- 2pm. Western Carolina Regional Airport, 5840 Airport Rd Andrews NC 28901 .Info: 828-837-2242 9/30 – 10/2 Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes Blue Ridge, GA. Benefitting the area’s local youth through the Parade of Homes Scholarship Foundation, Blue Ridge Parade of Homes is an annual, three day event held in Blue Ridge, Georgia and features amazing homes sprinkled throughout the North Georgia mountains. 10am to 5pm. $25. Tickets & info: Fannin County Area / Check in: Town & Country Furniture, 266 Orvin Lance Dr., Ste. 4, Blue Ridge, GA. info@ blueridgeparadeofhomes.com or 423-241-1512.
KIDS OF ALL AGES Ongoing Wednesdays Themed Storytime & Crafts Jasper, GA. Join Miss Crystal at Pickens County Recreation Department in classroom one for Storytime! We’ll have themed stories and a themed craft! Children must be accompanied by an adult. To sign up for this event, call 706-692-5411 or visit calendarwiz.com/sequoyahreglib. Pickens County Recreation Department, 1329 Camp Road, Jasper, GA
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8/13 & 9/10 Children’s Story Time Blairsville, GA. Bring your little ones, ages 3-10, to our monthly Storytime at Book Bound Bookstore Every second Saturday children will enjoy a different story, a craft, and a drawing to win a free book! Story starts @ 1PM with craft to follow! Free! Book Bound Bookstore, 35 Blue Ridge St., Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: 706-897-4198 or http://Bookboundbooks.com 8/26, 9/9 & 10/28 Bear Days Helen, GA. Our friends from Appalachia Georgia Friends of Bears will be at Anna Ruby Falls from 10 am-4 pm to educate our visitors on Black Bears and how to avoid bear conflict.This educational event is free to the public. We encourage you to stop by their table and learn something new! Anna Ruby Falls, 3455 Anna Ruby Falls Rd., Helen, GA. Info https://agfriendsofthebears.com. 9/24 Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby Blue Ridge, GA. Who’s ready to race again?! It’s time to pull your cars out and get them ready for our Fall 2022 race at the Fannin County Middle School. An event geared towards fun for the entire family with profits going towards STEM education in Fannin County Schools. 10am- 3pm. Fannin County. For info: https://www.theblueridgesoapboxderby.org/
OUTDOORS Ongoing Dual Sport Vento Adventure Touring McCaysville, GA. The thrill of the outdoors, the beauty of nature, the serenity of being unplugged. Our moto tour through Georgia offers you all of these experiences, with more than 1000 miles of natural beauty. Info: www.ventooffroadadventure.com. Monthly Benton McKaye Trail Association Hikes BMTA normally schedules four or five hikes per month, some “leisure” hikes that are shorter and easier and some 5 to 8 miles and of moderate difficulty. In addition, we have
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occasional backpacking hikes and more difficult ones that might be called “hardy hikes.” Occasionally we co-sponsor hikes with other organizations. Some, but not all, of our hikes are “dog friendly.” Although more hikes are in Georgia than the other states, you will find hikes in all three BMT states: Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Thursdays Fun Runs at The Riverwalk McCaysville, GA.Walk, jog, or run with us every Thursday at 5:30pm .. then stick around to unwind with a craft beer or fine wine. Meet by the steel bridge. Location: Riverwalk Shops ~ Burra Burra, 100 Blue Ridge Drive, McCaysville, GA 30555. Info:www.riverwalkshops.com First Saturdays Yoga in the Park Ellijay, GA. A yoga class will be held at Harrison Park the first Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. through September. Suggested donation of $10.00. Bring a towel or mat. Follow our Facebook page - Harrison Park Ellijay for more info. 8/12 – 8/13 Jammin for Joy Pickleball Tourney Jasper, GA. Fundraising tournament benefitting The Joy House. Women’s doubles beginning on Friday morning with men’s doubles in the afternoon. All mixed play is on Saturday. Divisions of play will be divided based on three skill levels: 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0+. Single Event $40. Two Events $50. 8am – 6pm. Bent Tree Tennis & Pickleball Club, 172 Villa Rd., Jasper, GA. Info: www. thejoyhouse.kindful.com 8/20 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Hayesville, NC. Offering a scenic course for play at Mountain Harbour Golf Club in Hayesville, NC, providing a unique opportunity for community, as golfers, sponsors, residents, volunteers, & Hinton Center staff join in celebrating our region’s assets and the ways in which we can “walk alongside” our neighbors in need, making our community a thriving one for all. 8am. $100 per person. Info: 828389-8336 or http://www. HintonCenter.org AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022
AC LIVING CALENDAR 8/20- 8/30 13th Trans North Georgia Adventure The TNGA is a 350 mile mountain bike route through the mountains of North GA on trails, forest roads and paved roads featuring challenging terrain, beautiful scenery and over 56,000 feet of climbing. Mulberry Gap is the main support system used by riders participating in the event. Want to volunteer to support this race and the awesome riders? We have a ton of opportunities to come stay at Mulberry Gap right in the thick of the action and help support riders coming through 24/7! If you can commit to at least THREE (3) six-hour shifts over the course of 10 days, we’d love to have you join the volunteer crew for TNGA 2022! Info and registration: Mulberry Gap, 706.698.2865, https:// www.mulberrygap.com, FB https://www.facebook.com/ TransNGA. 9/24 Rivers Alive Toccoa River Clean Up Blue Ridge, GA. Have some good cleaning up fun at Georgia’s annual volunteer waterway cleanup event. The mission of Rivers Alive is to create awareness of, and involvement in, the preservation of Georgia’s water resources. Rivers Alive is a program of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division Outreach Program. All ages/organizations are invited to meet at: Tammen Park in Blue Ridge, GA. 8:30am – Noon. Followed by a hot lunch and prizes For info: Sandy Reinauer Phone: 706-455-2886. Organizing Group: Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited 9/30 -10/2 Women On The Water Retreat Blue Ridge, GA. An all-inclusive 3 day, 2 night weekend retreat designed to suit women who are interested in starting out in fly fishing or experienced anglers looking for a community to further their knowledge in a fun & supportive atmosphere. Guides: Emily Owenby & Cassie Spurling. $1,300/per person. Noontootla Creek Farms, 3668 Newport Road, Blue Ridge, GA. Info: 706-838-0585 or https:// ncfga.net.
10/19 2nd Annual Golf for the Arts Tournament At Whitepath Golf Club Ellijay, GA. Gilmer Arts has a vision to connect the arts to the center of Ellijay. Nestled between the George Link, Jr Gilmer Arts Playhouse and Dalton State College is the ideal location for a new Gallery of Dreams and Visions - a place where everyone can experience the unique art our community has to offer! Once that space is realized, the current gallery will be transformed into a dedicated Arts Education Center to house our popular classes for all ages and a youth gallery. Together, we can make this dream a reality! All proceeds from the Gilmer Arts 2022 Golf tournament will go to the New Gallery Building and Renovation Fund. Tickets and info: https://gilmerarts.com/ events/golf/
MUSIC Every Evening Bell Music from the Tower 7:00pm – 7:30pm. At the Historic Courthouse on the Square in Downtown Blairsville, GA. Free! Contact (706) 745-5493 or www. unioncountyhistory.org Mondays Live Music at Lucky’s Blairsville, GA. Featuring local artists every Monday from 7-10pm. Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina, 17 Merchants Walk, Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: https://www.luckystacoshop. com/ or 706-487-4231. Thursdays Karaoke at Lucky’s Blairsville, GA. Prizes and great food! 7-10pm. Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina, 17 Merchants Walk, Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: : https://www. luckystacoshop.com/ or 706487-4231. Thursdays Pickin’ in Horseshoe Bend Park McCaysville, GA. Every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk, May - Sept. Live music jams & pickin’ on the banks of the Toccoa River. Wheelchair accessible. 6PM to 8PM. Free! Horseshoe Bend Park, 1156 River Road, McCaysville, GA 30559. Info: 706-946-1130.
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Weekends Live Music at Rocco’s Rocco’s Pub, 47 Mountainside Village Parkway, Jasper, GA. Contact 706.253.1900 or visit http://roccosjasper.com
Fridays & Saturdays Live Music at Murphy’s Chophouse Murphy, NC. Murphy’s Chophouse, 130 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906. Info: http://www.murphyschophouse.com/ or 828.835.EATS (3287)
Weekends Cartecay Vineyards Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30535. Call 706. 698. 9463 (WINE) or visit www.cartecayvineyards.com
Fridays & Saturdays Live Music at Chevelle’s Murphy, NC & Hayesville, NC. Chevelle’s 66, 66 Hiwassee St, Murphy, NC 28906. Chevelle’s 69, 983 NC 69 ,Hayesville, NC 28904. No cover. 9pm. Info: http://chevellerestaurants.com or 828-835-7001. Saturdays Concerts on the Square Hiawassee, GA. Bring your folding chair. Our favorite cooks from the VFW Post 7807 Auxiliary will be there serving the best grilled hot dogs in the county! Pets are welcome (on a leash please, with clean up materials) The rain venue for our concerts is the Civic Center (just around the corner from the Square). 6:30 – 8pm. Free! Info: https:// tourism.golakechatuge.com 3rd Friday Every Month Live Music Acoustic Blends Listen to a Variety of Quality Music Acts … or Join the Jam! Bring your own libations and munchies. 7 pm. Free & Public Invited. For info please contact Gilmer Arts 207 Dalton St. Ellijay, GA 30540. 706-635-5605. Visit www. gilmerarts.com Weekends Live Music at Engelheim Vineyards Engelheim Vineyards 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Call 706-635-WINE (9463) or visit www.engelheim.com.
Weekends Fannin Brewing Company Live Music in the Bier Garden Fannin Brewing: 3758 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. www.fanninbrewingcompany.com or 706.258.2762
Weekends Chateau Meichtry Vineyards Chateau Meichtry, 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175. Info: (706) 5021608 or chateaumeichtry.com. 8/19 Summer Concert Series Murphy, NC. Live Music at John C. Campbell Folk School Festival Barn. Suggested donation $5- $10. 7pm- 8pm. JCCFS 4590 Brasstown Road Brasstown NC 28902 8/20 Mark Chesnutt & Tracy Byrd Hiawassee, GA. The best of Country Music. 7pm to 11pm. Anderson Music Hall. Tickets: $50 + handling. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA. Info & tickets: (706) 8964191, https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com. 8/20 Terraces Concert: Street Choir Van Morrison Tribute Marble Hill, GA. Influenced by so many unique experiences, Street Choir’s brand of entertainment is anything but typical. Food Truck: Sideburners Barbeque. 7pm – 9pm. Tickets online $20. At the Gate $25. Children Under 13 FREE (if attending with an adult). Tickets & Info: http://bigcanoechapel. com, eberhardnoll@yahoo. com. The Terraces at Big Canoe Chapel, 1849 Steve Tate Hwy Marble Hill, GA.
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AC LIVING CALENDAR 9/3 Terraces Concert: 120 East Marble Hill, GA. 120 East is a 10-member Classic Rock-nRoll band with a horn section (trumpet, sax, trombone), playing songs from Chicago, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Santana, Billy Joel, Boz Skaggs, Toto, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blues Brothers and more. Food Truck: Black Market Barbeque. 7pm – 9pm. Tickets online $20. At the Gate $25. Children Under 13 FREE. Tickets & Info: http://bigcanoechapel.com, eberhardnoll@ yahoo.com. The Terraces at Big Canoe Chapel, 1849 Steve Tate Hwy Marble Hill, GA. 9/5 Becky Hill and Bruna Informal Concert Murphy, NC. Featuring Brazilian singer/songwriter Bruna with Becky Hill Bruna is a singer/songwriter from Curitiba, Brazil. Bruna specializes in both classic Brazilian music, influenced by tropicália artists like Gal Costa and Caetano Veloso, and global pop styles. During Murphy Art Walk. 7pm- 8pm. Free! Olive’s Porch 27 Peachtree Street Murphy, NC. For info: https:// olivesporch.org/pages/events 9/10 Mark Miller & Band Concert Ellijay, GA. His brand of Americana/Country Music has sold out listening rooms from Georgia to Maine including multiple sellouts of the legendary acoustic music listening room, Eddie’s Attic. His music brings together powerful and soulful vocals, fingerstyle guitar playing. 7pm. George Link, Jr Gilmer Arts Playhouse. Tickets & info: https://gilmerarts.com 9/24 An Evening with Folk Icon, John McCutcheon Ellijay, GA. Playing at eastern Kentucky coal camps, union halls, country churches, and square dance halls. His apprenticeship to many of the legendary figures of Appalachian music imbedded a love of not only home-made music, but a sense of community and rootedness. 7pm. George Link, Jr Gilmer Arts Playhouse. Tickets & info: https://gilmerarts.com/events/ an-evening-with-folk-iconjohn-mccutcheon-9-24-7pm/
10/7 Kool Breeze featuring Jim Richter Ellijay, GA. Jim’s latest release is entitled Mr. Kool (2020). It’s an all-instrumental album. It’s very jazzy, but with a few rock influences here and there. In general, he has moved more and more toward jazz-oriented music, while still incorporating other influences. He has teamed with Kool Breeze musicians who have had varied careers themselves. John Rathbone, Nolan Walker, Chris Otts, Markham White, Bill Craig, and Michael Cornett will join Jim on stage to bring you an evening of smooth jazz. Tickets and info: https:// gilmerarts.com
THEATER 8/12- 8/14, 8/19- 8/21 Jekyll & Hyde: A Gothic Musical Hayesville, NC. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson, A devoted man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll is driven to find a chemical breakthrough that can solve some of mankind’s most challenging medical dilemmas. Rebuffed by the powers that be, he decides to make himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, accidentally unleashing his inner demons along with the man that the world would come to know as Mr. Hyde. Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St. Hayesville, NC. Tickets & info: 828-389-2787 or http://www.thepeacoknc. org. 9/15 – 10/2 Same Time, Next Year Blue Ridge, GA. When New Jersey accountant George Peters and Oakland housewife Doris met at a Northern California inn in February 1951, they never anticipated having an affair, let alone it lasting a quarter of a century. Thursday thru Saturday - 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 2:00 p.m. Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East 1st St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Tickets & Info: (706) 632-9223. blueridgecommunitytheater.com
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WINE & BEER TASTINGS Open Every Day Engelheim Vineyards Engelheim Vineyards 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Call 706-635-WINE (9463) or visit www.engelheim.com. Ongoing Cartecay Vineyards Wine Tastings on the Chimney Patio or the Nealey Barn Loft. Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30535. Call 706. 698. 9463 (WINE) or visitcartecayvineyards.com Ongoing Cartecay Wine & Craft Ellijay, GA. A tasting room located in Downtown Ellijay, serving our wines, other GA Wines and GA Craft Beers. 19 South Main Street Ellijay, Georgia 30540. Phone: 706697-9463 or www.facebook. com/cartecaywineandcraft/ Ongoing Cartecay Wine & Craft Blue Ridge, GA. A tasting room located in Downtown Blue Ridge serving our wines, other GA Wines and GA Craft Beers. 19 South Main Street Ellijay, Georgia 30540. Phone: 706697-9463 or www.facebook. com/cartecaywineandcraft/ Daily Chateau Meichtry Chateau Meichtry, 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, GA 30175. Info: (706) 5021608 or chateaumeichtry.com. Fridays Crane Creek VIneyards Young Harris, GA. Live music out on the vineyard decks & delicious housemade seasonal appetizers. No reservations! Weather permitting. Saturday Vinters Tours. Open Tuesday - Sunday. 16 Crane Creek Road | Young Harris, GA 30582. 706.379.1236 or visit cranecreekvineyards.com
Saturdays Out Of The Blue Wine Tasting Blue Ridge, GA. Drinking alcohol is just drinking. Wine is a lifestyle. We sell fine wine, cheeses, and beer and specialty kitchen items. Wine tastings Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Out of the Blue, 647 E. Main Street, Blue Ridge, 706-2582750. www.outofzbleu.com Ongoing Copperhill Brewery Copperhill, TN. High quality craft brews, stop in and experience ours! 105 Ocoee Street - Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: 423-548-3030 or copperhillbrewery.com Daily Buck Bald BrewingCopperhill, TN Buck Bald Brewing, 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317. Noon-8pm. Info: buckbaldbrewing.com or @buckbaldbrewing Thursdays- Sundays Buck Bald BrewingMurphy, NC Buck Bald Brewing, 104 Tennesse Street Suite D Murphy, NC. buckbaldbrewing. com or @buckbaldbrewingmurphy Ongoing Thurs - Sun Fannin Brewing Company 3758 East First Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. 706.258.2762 or www.fanninbrewingcompany.com Ongoing Thurs - Sat Grumpy Old Men Brewing Dog & kid friendly. 1315 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA. 770-331-8870/404-9662665, grumpyoldmenbrewing. com Ongoing Mon- Sun Valley River Brewery & Eatery Located in Historic Downtown Murphy, NC at 71 Tennessee Street. 828-837-BEER or www.valleyriverbrewery.com Ongoing Thurs- Sun Cartecay River Brewing Co. Ellijay, GA. Thurs - Sun. Craft beers on the river. At 26 River Terrace, Ellijay, GA 30540. Info: (706) 395-8935 orcartecayriverbrewing.com
Fridays – Sundays Pendley Creek Brewing Company Jasper, GA. Offering flights, pints, and growlers to-go, we are proud to be Jasper’s first small-hold brewery. Friday: 12pm - 9pm, Saturday: 12pm - 9pm, Sunday: 12pm 5pm. Pendley Creek Brewing Company, 57 N. Main Street Jasper, GA 30143. Info: @ PendleyCreek · Brewery, (706) 253-2739 or www. pendleycreekbrewingco.com Ongoing Currahhee Brewing Co. Franklin, NC. Mon-Thur 12-9 PM // Fri & Sat 12-10 PM // Sunday 12-8 PM. 100 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, NC 28734. Info: 828.634.0078 or www.curraheebrew.com Daily Angry Hops Brewing Blue Ridge, GA. 341 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513. Hours vary, check on https://www.facebook.com/ AngryHopsBrewing or visit: https://angryhopsbrewing.com We recommend checking events and COVID restrictions before making travel plans as dates, times and requirements can change. Editor’s Note: While we try our best to include everyone, we’re sure we’ve unintentionally missed some Happenings along the way. If you’d like to be included in our CALENDAR, please email the information to: alice@blueridgemediagroup. com or call 706. 492. 5070
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History Editor Leslie Barker Thomas Digs Deep Into The Rich and Exciting Cultural Past with This Ongoing Series About Our Native Ancestors
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What does botany and ornithology have to do with the history of the “Indians” of these Southern United States? William Bartram 1739-1823 was born in Pennsylvania and like his father John, had a keen interest in discovering the new realms of the southern lands from the tropical forest of Florida through Georgia Territory which included what later became Alabama. His travels are well documented and by the mere magnificence of his verbiage and language could capture the reader’s interest with just one paragraph. His original documentation of his “Travels” are written in precise English which is difficult for the common reader to decipher with the letter “s” being written as “f ”. His works were so well thought of not just for his writings about plants and animals but for his description of the Indians being the first “naturalist” to venture into the lands of the south. More modern versions of his works are more easily read. It is surely his fearlessness that endeared him to the American Indians he encountered. He had been invited by the Superintendent of Indian Affairs, John Stuart, to accompany his survey party into new land sessions of the south. Stuart was one of the few white men that the Indians found trustworthy. He had emigrated from Scotland to South Carolina, which at the time was still a British Colony. Bartram’s description of the Indians he met were used often by other writers concerned with the traits and aspects of the Indians of the South. It was said that he had encountered a “Siminole” who was bent on killing every white man he came upon. But when the “Siminole” met Bartram, he was disarmed by this charming man’s friendli30
ness. So it was, that Bartram, accompanied the surveyors to the area of Augusta when the Creeks and Cherokees had given up 674k acres of land. He collected seeds from new plants and trees that were thereafter documented and certified. In doing so, he also documented landmarks, tribes, animals, and birds while telling his tales of escaping bears, wolves, snakes, alligators and more. His journeys and tales inspired many of the romantic 18th century writers of the day from Samuel Taylor Coleridge to William Wordsworth. The Bartram Gardens in Philadelphia are a tribute to this family. In addition to writing about the natural history of plants and his travelogue, he wrote in depth accounts of his encounters with the Indians speaking on his observations of their manners in such terms as to disallow that he wrote these works at all since they romanticize his encounters. He spoke of not only what plants these people grew but their dress, physical characteristics, government, social organization and the love they had for the land. Aside from the books involved with his travels, he wrote many articles and journals that have been complied into “Observations on the Creek and Cherokee Indians” in a book edited by Waselkove and Braund. It is based on a series of questions asked of Bartram by a Philadelphia physician Benjamin Smith Barton. The doctor was most interested in whether the Indian’s skin color was the same at birth as it was when they became adults? Were any of them were born spotted, having had a mix of parentage? Was their skin color due to painting themselves with the pigments of plants? Bartram must have thought these questions quite insane. He tells what he surmised of the “Chactaw, Crick, Chicasaw, and Siminole”. Then he separates the description of the “Cherokes” by saying “They are the largest race of men I ever saw, and equally comely (attractive)” with skin that has an olive cast. Perhaps thought to be because
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they are mostly mixed bloods. “The women are tall, slim, of graceful figure” with a complexion that is fair. He compared them to their “Crick” tribe as being much taller and lighter skinned. He continued by saying he never heard of any spotted, speckled, or piebald people among the Indians. When asked if the women were the picture of misery and oppression, Bartram was quick to tell the good doctor, it was quite the opposite, since the “Cricks and Cherokes” are both matrilineal tribes. Other questions included games, religion, and governmental practices. ACLM Leslie Barker Thomas is a resident of Ellijay and the President of the Gilmer County Historical Society; President, Georgia Chapter Trail of Tears Association and Board Member of the National Trail of Tears Association. “When history is erased, people’s moral values are also erased.” –Ma Jian Visit the Gilmer County Historical Society Historic Tabor House & Civil War Museum 138 Spring Street, Ellijay, Georgia 30540 706. 276. 1861. Reservations by Appointment, or Open Thursday & Friday 11am to 3pm www.gilmercountyhistoricalsociety.org/
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