FANNIN COUNTY, GA
December 31st New Year’s Eve Train Ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad. Train departs at 10:00PM and returns at 12:30AM. Tickets are $86 for adults, $162 for couples plus tax. Join us to ring in the New Year. While on board, you will receive party favors, adult beverages and an appetizer tray. Entertainment will be provided also. Reservations are a must! Secure your seat by calling 706-632-8724. January 18th
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Open every Thursday – Saturday from 6PM – 9PM. Mountain Country Christmas in Lights is a holiday treat for the entire family at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds along the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge. The fairgrounds are transformed into a spectacular and magical holiday light show, with special Christmas music provided by local churches, arts & craft vendors, holiday food is available for purchase and no visit is complete without pictures with Santa. $5.00 Admission for adults and children 12 and under are free. For more information visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com. December 31st Ring in 2020 at Crane Creek Vineyards! This is always a wild and crazy party. We start the evening with a cocktail hour followed by dinner and dancing. Includes a live 3 piece band, open bar of CCV wines, hors d’oeuvres, coursed dinner, dessert, party favors, champagne toast, and lots more! Reservations required. Call 706-379-1236 for reservations. December 31st
New Year’s Eve Gala at Brasstown Valley Resort. This year’s theme will be “Silver Jubilee”. Open bar will begin at 7:30PM. Gourmet Dinner Buffet at beginning at 7:30PM. Music and Dancing throughout the evening. Balloon Drop at 12PM. Specials on Rooms & packages available by calling 800-201-3205. Reservation required.
UNION COUNTY, GA
December 1st – January 1st Over 30 beautifully decorated trees and wreaths will be on display at the Union County Community Center. Come take a look anytime between 9AM – 5PM. Admission is free. GEORGIA/NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS & LAKES REGIONAL GUIDE™
Just Roxie will be performing live at the Blue Ridge Community Theater. These accomplished musicians, gifted songwriters and vocalists will be bringing their refined artistry, stunning vocals, and the wisdom born of life experience to their singing, arranging, and songwriting. Their music comes from the heart and speaks to the soul. Each original song and cover takes us on a journey—on the road, to the depths of our hearts and minds, through the full range of our emotions—and ultimately, brings us home to ourselves. Get your tickets by calling the Blue Ridge Community Theater Box Office at 706-632-9223.
CLAY COUNTY, NC December 21st Holiday Contra & Square Dancing at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. Come celebrate the holidays with us on the dance floor! Bring your favorite refreshment to share. The calling and music will be a splendid array of local talent. Guest callers welcome (If you are interested in calling let us know in advance by emailing ted@folkschool. org). Beginners, couples and singles are welcome. Dance starts at 8PM and admission is free. Holiday kids party at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Be sure to come over to the Folk School for the fun. The Holiday Kids’ Party will have music, dancing, activities, a visit from Santa and best of all, homemade cookies! Party starts at 1:00PM. Call 828837-2775 for more information. December 26th – 31st Winter evening dances week will be held at the John C. Campbell Folk School. These dances are open to our local dance community. There will be a mix of contras, squares and English country dances. December 26 - December 29, 8PM – 11PM. Admission is $10 per dancer, per night during these dates. Our New Year’s Eve dance will begin at 8:00PM and will continue until 1:00AM. Admission for this event is $15 per person.
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