Vacation Guide in the Mountains - Summer 2025 - 18.3
Making memories is what life is all about! North Georgia offers so many things to do regardless of the season! Book your getaway in one of our beautiful cabins, many on streams, rivers, lakes and discover nature at a whole new level. Hike one of our beautiful trails, go horseback riding, take the kids to one of the apple houses and experience picking your own apples or strawberries, visit one of our fabulous wineries, enjoy a delicious meal at one or our local restaurants, check out some of the many stores, antiques and boutiques for a unique shopping experience and don't forget to take the kids to the wellknown "Big Foot Expedition", that all ages enjoy! Take memory photos and share them with us!
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LAKES, PEAKS, & GOOD TIMES Your Escape Awaits in Rabun County
Nestled in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of Northeast Georgia, Rabun County is a true gem, renowned for its stunning natural beauty and the warm hospitality of its residents. From the majestic peaks that touch the sky to the pristine lakes and cascading waterfalls, the landscape here is a vibrant tapestry of outdoor wonders. Beyond the picturesque scenery, it’s the genuine kindness and welcoming spirit of the people that truly make Rabun County feel like home.
Nature has an unparalleled ability to instill a sense of calm and perspective and Rabun County has approx. 150,000 acres of National Forest land and 20% is owned by Georgia Power for Lake Burton, Rabun, Seed, and Tallulah.
If boating, water-sports, swimming or fishing help you cool off on a hot summer day then Rabun County has several lakes with the largest being Lake Burton. Offering three activity areas of Jones Bridge Park, Timpson Cove Beach, or Murray Cove all offer shoreline and picnic areas. Lake Rabun is the second largest with Nacoochee Park and Rabun Beach. Fees are usually required for fishing and catches include bass, bream, perch, trout and catfish.
If your looking for cool waters to beat the heat, the Chattooga River borders Georgia and South Carolina and is recognized as one of the Southeast’s premier whitewater area. Over 50 miles of river flows from the Appalachian Mountains to Lake Tugaloo offering class II – V rapids.
Rabun County boasts on having “three Georgia State Parks” with Moccasin Creek State Park on Lake Burton and off the Scenic Hwy. 197. Black Rock Mountain State Park to the North and takes it’s name from the shear dark granite wall that is visible from long distances. Within the State Park there are four scenic overlooks. Visitors enjoying backpacking for day trips, hiking on the trails and fishing on the 17 acre lake.
Near Black Rock Mtn. is home to the famed “Foxfire” Museum & Heritage Center. The project of Foxfire magazine was based on interviewing local people and publishing their stories, which inspired numerous schools across the country to develop similar programs. The museum offers a self-guided tour through the authentic village showing the trades of early settlers.
Tallulaha Falls State Park
Traveling north a beautiful valley surrounded by farmland and mountains leads to the community of Dillard that dates back to the earliest documented white settlers in 1794. Visitors have been welcomed to farm fresh family-style meals at the Dillard House Restaurant since 1917 which is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. The town has an old time feel with antique shops, markets, welcoming accommodations, plus arts & crafts to help you savor the simple life.
To view high atop the Mountains take a beautiful scenic drive on Highway 246 toward Sky Valley, Ga. to see an aerial perspective from lookouts. The area offers abundant hiking, waterfalls and scenic flora. Georgia’s highest city, with an elevation of 3,500 ft. is home to Sky Valley Golf and Country Club, which features an 18 hole championship public golf course, luxury accommodations, swimming and tennis courts.
Located south of Rabun County is Tallulah Falls State Park which is often referred to as the Niagara Falls of the Southeast. This Gorge is two miles long and nearly 1,000 feet deep and drops the Tallulah River over six waterfalls in one mile. Mountain biking and hiking are popular here, as
well as some serious multi pitch rock climbing. Fun activities also include boating, rafting & kayaking the Tallulah when the upstream Georgia Power Company opens it’s dam, a few times a year.
Visitors always enjoy the town of Clayton for a Relaxed atmosphere of shopping in specialty stores that range from gifts, home décor, art, to outfitters & apparel. Experience a variety of Dining from country cooking, or family favorites to fine dining, breweries, wine tastings, and sweet treats. Enjoy one of the many Festivals & Block Parties that are held in downtown Clayton periodically through the year. Stay in a relaxing B&B, cottage, rental, camping or RV accommodations to make Clayton & Rabun County your perfect getaway to rest, relax and renew!
Your open invitation is waiting to visit Rabun County for the best vacation in the North Georgia area!
Lake Burton
Dillard House
Downtown Clayton
Sky Valley
Rabun Gap
Road Trip To
Vogel State Park
Vogel State Park is located on Hwy. 129 in Blairsville, Georgia. This beautiful State Park has over 233-acre and situated on the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Boasting several hiking trails from beginner to advanced, The Bear Hair Gap Trail, a moderate 4-mile loop, offers stunning views and leads hikers to the picturesque Trahlyta Falls. For those seeking a more challenging adventure, the Coosa Backcountry Trail is a 13-mile loop that traverses the rugged terrain of the Chattahoochee National Forest .
The centerpiece of Vogel State Park is Lake Trahlyta, a 22-acre lake offering a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy swimming at the seasonal sand beach, fishing for stocked trout, and boating with non-motorized crafts such as kayaks and paddleboards . The lake’s serene environment, surrounded by the lush forest, provides a perfect setting for relaxation and family outings.
Seasonal Festivals and entertainment celebrate the region’s culture and Holidays. The Mountain Music Day Festival, held in September, features bluegrass and gospel music, local crafters, and food. Other notable events include the July 4th celebration with games and the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in December, which includes hayrides, caroling, and hot cocoa.
Vogel State Park offers a range of accommodations from 34 cottages, 90 campsites with water and electrical hookups, and 18 walk-in campsites . The park also provides picnic shelters, a general store, playgrounds, & Wi-Fi access in select areas. Whenever you visit, enjoy a comfortable getaway for exploring the North Georgia mountains.
NEARBY SITES:
Byron Herbert Reece This historic site preserves the legacy of Byron Herbert Reece, a renowned poet and novelist. Visitors can explore restored farm buildings, including barns, a smokehouse, and Reece’s personal writing studio, Mulberry Hall. The center also features a Poetry Trail Garden, where verses from Reece’s works are displayed amidst native plants.
Appalachian Trail & Walasi Yi Center - is located at the top of Blood Mountain on Hwy. 129 where the 2,175-mile-long Appalachian Trail passes through. Listed on the Register of Historic Places, this center offers a hostel and has incredible views from the overlooks.
The Woody Gap School - This unique small school K-12 is located off Hwy. 60 in Suches. The Mountain Heritage Preservation Program also has recreated the early 1800s farmstead, complete with cabin, outbuildings, and gardens.
Lake Winfield Scott - is part of the Chattahoochee National Forest. The 18 acre lake is quiet for camping or hiking and has a swimming and pavilion area. In Suches turn right onto Hwy.180 - go 7 miles and look for signs on the right.
Brasstown Bald - offers a 360 degree view of breathtaking sights at 4,784 ft. with an Observation Deck and Visitors Center open May– November. The museum features interactive cultural and natural history exhibits. Surrounded by the Oconee National Forest, the center serves as a Forest Ranger District area located off Hwy. 180.
For more information visit: VisitDowntownBlairsville or VisitBlairsville.com
Photo by Brittany McConnell
Dahlonega
THE LODGE
Sheltered, Private Hot Tub & Pool Table
3500 sq. ft / 5 BR / 4 BA
Mountain Views / Electric Fireplace
Grand Porch Flat Top Griddle / Fire Pit
4 Kings / 1 Queen / 1 Twin / Sleeps 13
GOLD MINERS CABIN
Private Hot Tub Behind the Cabin
Mountain Views / Electric Fireplace
Flat Top Griddle / Fire Pit
1 King / 1 Queen 5 Twins / Sleeps 9
HIDEAWAY CABIN
Private Hot Tub
3 BR / 2 BA / Mountain Views
Electric Fireplace / Large Deck
Flat Top Griddle / Fire Pit
3 Kings / Sleeps 6
FISHERMAN’S CABIN
Private Hot Tub Under Cabin
Overlooks River / Small Deck
Lofted A-frame / Flat Top Griddle
1 King / 1 Queen / 2 Twins
Sleeps 6
HILLTOP LOFT
Private Hot Tub on Deck
Mountain Views / Small Lofted A-frame
Flat Top Griddle / Fire Pit
1 Queen / 3 Twins
Sleeps 5 (2 Adults, 3 Kids)
THE TREEHOUSE
Private Hot Tub Under Cabin
Overlooks Waterfall / Grand Porch
Flat Top Griddle
2 Queens / 1 Twin Sleeps 5
RIVERVIEW CABIN
Private Hot Tub on Deck
Mountain & River Views
Lofted A-frame / Spiral Staircase
Flat Top Griddle / Fire Pit
1 King / 1 Queen / 1 Twin / Sleeps 5
THE LOG CABIN
Built in 1928 / Hand Hewn Beams
No Hot Tub / Overlooks River
Electric Fireplace / Flat Top Griddle
1 King / 1 Queen Sleeps 4
COZY COTTAGE
Private Hot Tub on Porch
Over Natural Spring
Mountain Views / Parking Near Waterfall
Walking Trail to Cabin
1 Queen / Sleeps 2
• Beer Steins, Clocks, & Nutcrackers
North GA’s Fine Clock Dealer for 28 years
• German Cuckoo, Kit Cat, Rhythm Motion & Mantels
• Largest BIER STEIN Dealer in the Southeast USA
• Trolls from Norway
Authentic Russian Nesting Dolls
BINGO
Tuesday and Friday Nights
April 4th until August 29th
$1,500 in cash prizes per night! Gates open at 6pm, games start at 7pm
OKTOBERFEST 2025
September 4 – 7,
September 11 – 14 & September 18 – 21
September 25 – November 2 Daily Oktoberfest Parade September 6th at noon
Chattahoochee River and the runs through it
Many people know the Chattahoochee River as one of the most important U.S. Army Corps of Engineers impoundments in the nation. This river’s basin is the smallest in the nation and serves as a source of drinking water for metro Atlanta, and continues along the Georgia – Alabama border, and into Florida. This important source not only provides drinking water supply to more than half of all Georgian residents, but also provides hydroelectric power, commercial navigation, flood control, and recreation in three states to over 25 million Americans.
It begins as a spring; “Chattahoochee Gap,” just a little more than a trickle of water where Jack’s Knob Trail dead-ends into the Appalachian Trail at about 3,600 ft. and lies 200 ft. south. Several streams flow from Habersham, Lumpkin, Rabun, Towns, Union and White counties to broaden its shoulders.
Origin of the name “Chattahoochee” is believed to be derived from ‘Chatto,’ a stone, and ‘hoche,’ marked or flowered; there being rocks of that description in the river above Hoithletigua - an old town that historians place near the present town of Franklin, Ga. in Heard County. The river, “Chota,” was named by the Cherokee Indians at the headwaters and when the river flowed into Creek territory, it became the “Chattahoochee.” and was used by the tribes as a border between their Nations, then between themselves and early settlers.
Excavations suggest that Spanish searched for gold in the valley as early as the sixteenth century. The first American gold rush began in 1828 through
streambeds of the Chattahoochee headwaters, and the first dam was built to power a grist and lumber mill in 1876. The present Nora Mill still operates a water-powered mill and grinds cornmeal, grits, wheat, rye, and flours.
The Chattahoochee River and Wildlife Management Area are located within the 750,000acre Chattahoochee National Forest with lush forests. More than 500 species of birds, mammals, fish, and reptiles live in this protected headwaters portion, as it provides wildlife access to drinking water, sites for nests and dens, and berry-producing shrubs along its banks as a source of food.
Helen is a perfect start, as this river runs through this Alpine Village town of themed Germanfestivals and businesses. Then the Chattahoochee picks up flow from creeks such as Smith, Low Gap, Henson, Dukes, and Sautee. Two beautiful waterfalls that merge into these creeks are the twin falls of Anna Ruby and Horse Trough Falls, just north of Helen. From Helen, the river flows east through Sautee Nacoochee Valley, which pass agricultural-residential areas throughout White and Habersham Counties. The river then flows into Buck Shoals State Park, a wildlife preserve not yet opened to the public and Mossy Creek State Park just north of Clermont. The river flows through the newly planned State Park (Don Carter) on the northern tip of Lake Lanier.
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy recreation such as fishing, tubing, canoeing, boating, hiking and camping on the Chattahoochee River banks, shores, and it’s watershed to make your vacation a “COOL EXPERIENCE”!
Atmosphere! Great, Fun
Lake Russell Recreational Area
Situated along the peaceful shore of the 100-acre Lake Russell, this developed recreation area offers 42 campsites that accommodate both tent and RV camping and a picnic shelter with seating for 30 is available on a first come first serve basis.
Hiking trails are available year-round and a 4.6 mile loop goes around the shore of this beautiful 100-acre lake. The Ladyslipper Trail is a nice 6.2 mile hike that loops through the forest behind Nancytown Lake. The Sourwood Trail is a 2.7 mile loop trail which features “Nancytown Waterfalls” at the 1.5 mile mark.
The Facility has a large grass-covered beach, swimming area, two paved campground loop roads for easy access, plus camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, and boating (non-motorized/electric watercraft only), this ideal getaway is sure to become an outdoor destination for the entire family! From Cornelia, take Hwy. 13 or Dicks Hill Parkway onto the paved Lake Russell Road, where you will see the entrance.
Nearby Cornelia, GA sites include: The Chenocetah Fire Tower is the last rock-constructed, working fire lookout tower in the east. Built by the WPA (Works Progress Administration) in 1936 for the Chattahoochee
National Forest, the stone tower is 40 feet high and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tower is open to visitors one day a year during the “Big Red Apple Festival.” The city of Cornelia provides hayrides to the tower during daylight hours. Guests may climb to the top for the tower for a spectacular panoramic view of horizons.
Downtown Cornelia Train Depot as the original terminal was damaged in a fire, and rebuilt in 1914 to it’s current appearance. Inside the terminal is a museum of early railroad memorabilia, model of the Tallulah Falls train, and two restored cabooses by the depot.
The “Big Red Apple,” stands near the train depot as a monument that is seven feet tall, 22 ft. in circumference and weighs 5200 lbs. It was shipped from Virginia in 1926 to celebrate the apple industry.
The Community House on Wyly Street is a handsome stone & log structure built by the CCC in 1936 and listed on the National Register. Hilliard Wilbanks memorial and the adjoining park that features picnic areas, playground equipment and walking trails.
Loudermilk Boarding House on Foreacre St. Built in 1908 and listed on The National Register of Historic Places features Joni Mabe’s Panoramic Encyclopedia of Everything Elvis
Habersham County Historical Society and Telephone Museum is on North Main Street. The building houses an extensive collection of telephone equipment, area information, historical maps, and a telephone receiver that was patented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.
Stroll through downtown Cornelia with shops and restaurants that uphold the small town atmosphere that takes pride in the community by preserving history and natural resources.
For more information on Habersham County, visit www.habershamchamber.com.
Cool Places...
Summer is the best time to explore some of North Georgia largest lakes & recreational facilities.
The many activities range from fishing, boating, swimming, sailing, tubing, water skiing, wake boarding, and canoeing. Many Georgia State and county parks offer camping or picnic facilities with beaches and playgrounds. You can also vacation at one of the resorts that have everything from lodging, restaurants, and packaged activities. Real estate and rental companies also offer cabin or house rentals for a weekend stay.
No matter what time you spend exploring North Georgia’s lakes, several marina’s offer everything you need from fishing equipment, to rentals of pontoon boats, jet ski’s, or paddle boats. You can also take a relaxing Sunset Lake Cruise to cool off from the hot summer day.
Smaller lakes, rivers, and waterfalls, in the Georgia State Park facilities are worth the trip for a quiet day of fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, or a day to picnic by a cool mountain stream in the National Forest.
This season’s rainfall has helped all lakes to be at full capacity and is the perfect time to getaway for a summer destination. Just a short driving distance from Atlanta, GA; Chattanooga, TN; Asheville, NC; or Greenville, SC – spend an affordable vacation that is fun for the entire family.
Please use this guide to help you plan your trip to North Georgia Lakes in the Mountains.
LAKE NOTTELY is a 4,180 acre TVA lake with 106 miles of shoreline and is popular with those who love boating, fishing and jet skiing. Marinas and several public boat ramps offer access at different points. County-maintained Poteete Creek Park offers lake access, a white sand beach swimming area, campground, boating ramps and picnic facilities. Travel nine miles north on US Highway 19/129, turn left onto Georgia Highway 325, two miles to view 184 foot dam.
Poteete Creek Campground ......................................... 706-439-6103 also: Deaver, Canal Lake, and Jacks Creek Boat Ramps
LAKE CHATUGE is a 7,050-acre Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir located on the North Carolina border. Sport fishing is popular at Chatuge, both in the reservoir and in the Hiwassee River below the dam. Wade fishing for trout is popular. Check with the State for all Fishing and boating regulations.
LAKE BLUE RIDGE - Located on the Toccoa River in the Chattahoochee National Forest in north Georgia. It stretches 11 miles southeast from the Blue Ridge dam. The river flows northwest into Tennessee, where it’s called the Ocoee River. TVA operates this 3,290-acre reservoir on the Toccoa River near Blue Ridge, GA. The river is noted among fishermen for its sunfish, trout, and bass. There’s a scenic overlook above the dam and a shaded picnic area near the powerhouse. The canoe and kayak launch site below the dam gives non -motorized boaters access to the Toccoa River.
Blue Ridge Dam Reservation ........................................
423-876-6706
Blue Ridge Recreation Area .......................................... 706-632-3031
Lake Blue Ridge Marina .................................................. 706-632-2618
LAKE BURTON/ LAKE RABUN is a 2,775-acre reservoir near Clayton featuring beautiful scenery and large lakeside homes. Its source is the Tallulah River, where the lake is formed by concrete gravity dam managed by the Georgia Power Company, Lake Burton, has 62 miles of shoreline and holds an impressive quality spotted bass fishery.
Moccasin Creek State Park ............................................
706-947-3194
Tallulah River Boat Ramp ...............................................
706-947-3112
Lake Rabun Marina .......................................................... 706-782-4936
Rabun Beach
Tallaulah Point
706-947-3112
706-947-3112
CARTER’S LAKE embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Carters Lake is popular for camping, fishing, picnicking, boating, and mountain biking. Located between Calhoun and Ellijay on the Coosawattee River, this reservoir that was developed by the US Army Corps of Engineers is Georgia’s deepest, has 3,220-acres, with steep bluff banks and undeveloped shoreline.
Carters Lake Marina & Resort .......................................
Damsite Areas .................................................................... 706-334-2248
Woodring Campground 706-334-2248
Picture yourself on a wooded riverbank with sweeping mountain vistas on the horizon and wildlife frolicking just out of reach. Picture yourself at Coosawattee River Resort: a private, gated community nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
C 12 Miles of River Frontage
C Meeting Facilities for up to 200
C Vacation Rentals (1, 2, & 3 Bedroom)
C Year Round Indoor Heated Pool
C Two Outdoor Pools & Tennis Courts
C Fitness Center & Game Room
C Pickleball Court
C Catch & Release Fish Pond
C Riverfront Parks & Playgrounds
C Vineyards, Hiking & Waterfalls Nearby
C Summer/Fall Concert Series
NORTH GEORGIA
Beautiful trails are yours to explore in the great outdoors of the North Georgia Mountains. Just pack a snack and plenty of water, get your gear ready and go for a hike.
Ellijay THREE FORKS
Trail: To the left (North) on the trail is Long Creek Falls (2.3 miles round trip) . To the right is a beautiful section of old growth forest along Stover Creek.
Directions: Take 52 East from Ellijay about 4.8 miles. Turn left on Big Creek Road at the Dollar General. Follow this road about 15.4 miles (the final .4 miles are dirt) to Forest Service 58 and turn Right. This road follows Noontootla Creek to Three Forks. Parking is available where the trails cross the road.
Blue Ridge FREE KNOB LOOP
Trail: 2.5 miles, easy rating
Directions from Blue Ridge, Georgia: Travel east (toward Blairsville, GA) on GA Hwy 515, approx. 0.8 miles past intersection with GA Hwy 5. Turn Right at Windy Ridge Rd., go 0.2 miles to dead end with Old U.S. 76. Turn left, go 0.2 miles to Aska Road on right. Continue south on Aska Read to Shallowford Bridge. Turn left across river and immediate right on dirt-gravel road leading to Dial, GA. At 0.4 miles come to point where trail enters road from forest. Continue east on road to parking area at 1.2 miles.
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Summer calendar of Events
Please verify Event Dates in case of Rescheduling
Andrews
July 4, 11, 18, & 25
Farmer’s Market
Old A&P Parking Lot
August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
Farmer’s Market
Old A&P Parking Lot
September 5
Farmer’s Market
Old A&P Parking Lot
Blairsville
July 4
Celebrate 4th of July
Paradise Hills
4th of July
Meeks Park
Annual Boat Parade
Lake Nottely
July 4 & 5
Exclusive Winery VIP Tours
Paradise Hills Winery, Resort, & Spa
July 5, 12, 19, & 26
Music in the Park
Vogel State Park
Farmers Market
290 Farmers Market Way
July 7
Live Music w/Mountain
Gypsy Music: Kim & Curtis Jones
Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina
July 11, 12, 18, 25, & 26
Exclusive Winery VIP Tours
Paradise Hills Winery, Resort, & Spa
July 14
Live music w/ The Shetlands
Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina
Butternut Creek Festival
Meeks Park
July 21
Live music w/ Steve Vaclavik
Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina
July 26
Live music w/ Jenu Six
Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina
July 28
Live music w/ Gavyn Thorsell
Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina
August, 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30
Exclusive Winery VIP Tours
Paradise Hills Winery, Resort, & Spa
August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Music in the Park
Vogel State Park
Farmers Market
290 Farmers Market Way
August 16
Cruise-In on the Square
Downtown Square
August 30
Grape Stomp Festival
Paradise Hills Winery, Resort, & Spa
August 30 & 31
Mountain Heritage Festival
Downtown Square
September 5 & 6
Exclusive Winery VIP Tours
Paradise Hills Winery, Resort, & Spa
September 6
Music in the Park
Vogel State Park
Farmers Market
290 Farmers Market Way
September 12 & 13
Quiltfest 2025
Union County Sports Center
Blue Ridge
July 4
Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks
Lake Blue Ridge Dam
Old Timers’ Parade
Downtown Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge Freedom 5K
Downtown Blue Ridge
July 5
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Blue Ridge Community Theater
July 12, 19, & 26
Downtown Market
Downtown Park
August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Downtown Market
Downtown Park
August 7 – 24
Proof
Blue Ridge Community Theater
Summer calendar of Events
Please verify Event Dates in case of Rescheduling
August 9
U.S. Air Force Jazz Band in Concert
Fannin County High School’s
Performing Arts Center
August 15 & 16
Annual Kiwanis Rodeo ~ Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge/ Mountain Valley Motors
Kiwanis Fairgrounds
September 6
Downtown Market
Downtown Park
September 20
Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival
Downtown Blue Ridge
Brasstown
July 12
30th Annual Folk School
Shape Note Singers
John C. Campbell Folk School
Clarkesville
July 5
Lake Burton Fun Run
Laprade’s Marina
July 12
Red, White, & Tunes
Pitts Park
July 16 – 20 & 23 – 27
Matilda the Musical
Habersham Community Theater
August 2 & 3
Matilda the Musical
Habersham Community Theater
Clayton
July 6
Ski Patriots Salute to American Show
Lake Burton
July 12 & 13
Painted Fern Festival
Rabun Civic Center
July 5, 12, 19, & 26
Farmers Market
Covered Bridge Plaza
August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Farmers Market
Covered Bridge Plaza
August 9
Downtown Block Party
Downtown Clayton
September 6
Farmers Market
Covered Bridge Plaza
Copperhill, TN / McCaysville, GA
July 5
Annual Great American Rodeo
On the River
Independence Day
Celebrations & Fireworks
Downtown Copperhill/McCaysville
July 12, 19, & 26
Farmers Market
Downtown Copperhill/McCaysville
August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Farmers Market
Downtown Copperhill/McCaysville
September 6
Farmers Market
Downtown Copperhill/McCaysville
Cornelia
July 31
Catch me in Cornelia
Downtown Cornelia
August 1
Everything Elvis & Big E Fest
Habersham Central High School
August 28
Catch me in Cornelia
Downtown Cornelia
Dahlonega
July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31
Farmers Market Sip & Stroll
Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
July 4
4th of July
Downtown Dahlonega
July 18 – 20
Tuck Everlasting
Holly Theater
August 1 – 3
Tuck Everlasting
Holly Theater
August 7, 14, 21, & 28
Farmers Market Sip & Stroll
Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
August 8
Chris Collins & The Boulder
Canyon Band
Holly Theater
September 4
Farmers Market Sip & Stroll
Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Dillard
August 8 – 10, 15 – 17, & 22 – 24
The Sound of Music
Two for the RoadTwo Artists Journey
Gilmer Arts Gallery
July 5, 12, 19, & 26
Farmers & Artisans Market
Downtown Ellijay
July 11 – 13 & 17 – 20
The Cemetery Club
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
July 18
Acoustic Blends
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
July 26
Nero Simon and the Sunsetters
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Farmers & Artisans Market
Downtown Ellijay
August 7 – 17
Lions Club Gilmer County Fair
Gilmer County Fairgrounds
August 15
Acoustic Blends
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
September 6
Wine & Jazz Festival
White Path Creek Farms
Farmers & Artisans Market
Downtown Ellijay
Hayesville
July 4
July 4th Parade & Freedom Festival
Historic Hayesville Square
July 5, 12, 19, & 26
Farmers Market
Hayesville Square
July 11 – 13
CCHAC’s 44th Annual Festival on the Square
Historic Hayesville Square
July 18 – 20 & 25 – 27
Kiss Me, Kate (Musical)
Peacock Performing Arts Center
August 1
Tribute: A Celebration of the Allman Brothers Band
Peacock Performing Arts Center
August 2
Harvest Moon - The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Peacock Performing Arts Center
August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Farmers Market
Hayesville Square
August 9
Songwriters Showcase 53
Peacock Performing Arts Center
August 15
The Petty Hearts
Peacock Performing Arts Center
August 16
Beer For My Horses
Peacock Performing Arts Center
August 23
An Evening of Appalachian Tales - Scribes on Stage
Peacock Performing Arts Center
September 6
Farmers Market
Hayesville Square
Firecracker Jazz Band
Peacock Performing Arts Center
Helen
July 4
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
55th Annual Helen Oktoberfest
Helen Festhalle
September 6
Oktoberfest Parade
Helen Festhalle
Hiawassee
July 4
July 4th Fireworks!
Hiawassee Town Square
Night Market
Hiawassee Town Square
July 5
Gazers of the Galaxy
Brasstown Bald
July 5, 12, 19, & 26
Farmers Market
Hwy 76 (across from Fairgrounds)
Summer calendar of Events
Please verify Event Dates in case of Rescheduling
July 10, 17, 24, & 31
The Concerts at Eller Holler
GA Mountain Fairgrounds
July 19
A1A - The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
GA Mountain Fairgrounds
July 26
Laser Light Show
GA Mountain Fairgrounds
August 1
Night Market
Hiawassee Town Square
August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Farmers Market
Hwy 76 (across from Fairgrounds)
August 14 – 23
Georgia Mountain Fair 75th Anniversary Celebration Party
GA Mountain Fairgrounds
August 15
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
GA Mountain Fairgrounds
August 16
Crowder
GA Mountain Fairgrounds
August 17
Gospel Music Show - Featuring: Carolina The Band, Triumphant Quartet & The Inspirations
