Harvest Fall 2012

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FALL 2012

OPEN YOUR SENSES TO AUTUMN

HARVEST | The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | Sunday, August 26, 2012

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A TASTE OF THE

MOUNTAINS Region’s vineyards build reputation for vintage wines

BY BRANDEE A. THOMAS

bthomas@gainesvilletimes.com

Page 13 Page 6 Scenic autumn views in the North Georgia Mountains are just a short drive away.

Page 10 Corn mazes and pumpkin farms in the region give fall visitors a feel for farm life.

The sweet sound of old-time Appalachian music survives and changes with each new generation.

Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was Georgia Wine Country. But that hasn’t stopped either from becoming a must-see tourist destination.

The groundwork to establish Georgia, specifically the northeast region, as a bona fide contender in the wine industry has been a few decades in the making.

“We made our first wine from Georgia grapes in 1983. When we started, the (local) wine industry was still very young,” said Steve Gibson, general manager of Habersham Winery in Helen.

“There was basically a handful of wineries in the area. There were some smaller momand-pop wineries, but the consensus was that

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Matt Vanselow of Atlanta and wife Paulina sample the bread during last year’s Vineyard Festival at Chateau Elan in Braselton.

Community calendars Banks County

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Dawson County

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Forsyth County

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Habersham County

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Upcoming events in Georgia Wine Country 16th Annual Vineyard Festival

Swinging in the Vines

When: 1-5 p.m. Aug. 26 Where: Chateau Elan, 100 Tour de France, Braselton How much: $75 per person, tickets must be ordered in advance by phone or online Contact: 678-425-0900, www.chateauelan. com

What: Music series and wine tasting When: 2-5 p.m. Sept. 15 Where: Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards Tasting Room, 1299 Ga. 17, Sautee How much: Free Contact: 706-878-2056

Hall County

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Jackson County

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Lumpkin County

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Rabun County

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Towns County

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Crush Fest

Union County

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White County

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Region Map

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When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 1 Where: Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 1717 Ga. 255, Cleveland How much: $5 general admission, $20 for wine tasting and souvenir glass Contact: www.yonahmountainvineyards. com

SWine Wine Weekend What: Live music and barbecue When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 15, 12:30-5 p.m. Sept. 16 Where: Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery, 439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega How much: Free admission, food and wine available for purchase Contact: 706-865-9463

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Northeast Georgia wineries

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Sherri Crews, left, holds a glass of wine closer for a sniff before sampling at Three Sisters Vineyards and Winery during the Georgia Wine Country Festival in June.

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Continued from 2 you couldn’t grow European varieties of grapes in this area. We worked very hard to change that notion.”

One of the first orders of business was convincing lawmakers of the need to update Prohibition-era ordinances that essentially banned winemaking.

“The local ordinances have been tweaked a lot over the years,” said Gibson, who is also the treasurer of the Wine Growers Association of Georgia.

Laws have gradually allowed for satellite tasting rooms independent of the wineries.

“As we become more successful and the industry more recognized, the easier it is for us to accomplish things like that,” Gibson said.

Much of the Northeast Georgia wine industry is clustered around Dahlonega, where

you’ll find establishments like Blackstock Vineyards & Winery, Cavendar Creek Vineyards, Frogtown Cellars, Montaluce Winery, Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery and Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery.

Although clustered close together, that isn’t slowing the industry’s growth. In fact, quite the opposite.

“The industry is still growing. There’s still interest from people who want to put in vineyards and wineries,” Gibson said.

“Having new players in the business is good for all of us. Before when there was just two or three, it was hard to say this was wine country.

“Now, more and more people are realizing that they can come to the mountains and get a real wine country experience, so we all benefit.”

Northeast Georgia wine producers aren’t one-trick ponies. While some specialize in nectars produced from wine grapes, other vineyards — like Crimson ‘N Scarlett’s Vine-

yard in Dawsonville — are known for their sweet wines produced from pears, plums and other fruits.

“The French coined the word (terroir) to describe ‘the characteristic taste and flavor imparted to a wine by the environment in which it is produced.’ Translated, terroir means ‘a sense of place,’” said Doug Paul, co-founder of Three Sisters Vineyards.

“Our state is blessed with varied and productive growing areas for wine fruit. Georgia wines are produced from native Muscadines, American, European and hybrid wine grapes.

“In addition, Georgia wines are also produced from apples, peaches, blueberries and even honey.”

Organizations like the wine association and the Georgia Wine Council exist to celebrate and promote the strength of the local

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(For more on Georgia wineries, visit www. georgiawinecountry.com) Beca Farms & Vineyard, 402 Caldwell Drive, Cleveland, 706-348-1529 Blackstock Vineyards, 5400 Town Creek Road, Dahlonega, 770-983-1371, www. bsvw.com Castell Vineyards & Winery, 121 Julian Farm Road, Dawsonville, www.castellwinery.com Cavendar Creek Vineyards, Cavendar Creek Road, Dahlonega Chateau Elan, 100 Tour de France, Braselton, 678-425-0900, www. chateauelanatlanta.com/winery Crane Creek Vineyards, 916 Crane Creek Road, Young Harris, 706-379-1236, www. cranecreekvineyards.com Crimson ‘N Scarlett’s Vineyard, 36 Collins Road, Dawsonville, 770-480-2801, www. cnsvineyard.com Frogtown Cellars, 3300 Damascus Church Road, Dahlonega, 706-865-0687, www. frogtownwine.com Habersham Vineyards & Winery, 7025 S. Main St., Helen, 706-878-9463, www. habershamwinery.com Hightower Creek Vineyards, 7150 Canaan Drive, Hiawassee, 706-896-6827, www. hightowercreekvineyards.com Hillside Orchards Farm, 105 Mitcham Circle, Tiger, 866-782-4995, www.hillsideorchard. com Montaluce Estates and Vineyard, 501 Hightower Church Road, Dahlonega, 866991-8466. 706-867-4060, www.montaluce. com Mars Hill Vineyards, 3770 Mars Hill Road, Cumming, 770-781-8841 Paradise Hills Vineyards, 366 Paradise Road, Blairsville, 877-745-7483, www. paradisehillsvineyard.com Persimmon Creek Vineyards, 81 Vineyard Lane, Clayton, 706-546-4884, www. persimmoncreekwine.com Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards, 1299 Ga. 17, Sautee, 706-878-1056, www. sauteenacoocheevineyards.com Serenity Cellars, 303 Laurel Ridge Road, Sautee-Nacoochee, 706-219-4213 Sharp Mountain Vineyards, 110 Rathgeb Trail, Jasper, 770-735-1210, www. sharpmountainvineyards.net Stack Vineyards, Tiger, 706-782-9946 Stonewall Creek Vineyard, Tiger, stonewallcreek.com Three Sisters Vineyards, Dahlonega, 439 Vineyard Way, 706-865-9463, www. threesistersvineyards.com Tiger Mountain Vineyards & Winery, 2592 Old Highway 441, Tiger, 706-782-9256, www. tigerwine.com Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery, 180 Wolf Mountain Trail, Dahlonega, 706-867-9862, wolfmountainvineyards.com Yonah Mountain Vineyards, 2454-B Ga. 17, Sautee-Nacoochee, 706-878-5522, www. yonahmountainvineyards.com

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Part of the vineyards at Three Sisters Vineyards in Lumpkin County.

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Eric Miller pours wine during last year’s Crush Fest at Yonah Mountain Vineyards in Cleveland. This year’s event is scheduled for Sept. 1.

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Continued from 4 industry’s breadth. That has called for even forming cross-market alliances with lodging and dining entities.

“There’s strength in numbers,” Gibson says.

According to a study conducted by the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government, wineries in this region are expected to generate more than $2.3 million in gross revenue by 2015.

With wine-inspired events throughout the year — like the upcoming Crush Fest at Yonah Mountain Vineyards and the annual Georgia

Wine Country Festival at Three Sisters in June — folks have ample opportunities to sample Georgia wine.

Many establishments, like Tiger Mountain, Chateau Elan and Habersham Winery, also hold tours and tastings throughout the week.

“The wine industry has become a strong player in the agritourism market. People are curious and want to come try our new wines,” Gibson said.

“Attendance at events and tastings is increasing for everyone. You would think that with so many of us, the visitors would be spread thin, but that isn’t the case.

“It’s been beneficial to all of us to have an increase in our numbers because makes this area more of a destination and gives people more reasons to visit.”

HARVEST | The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | Sunday, August 26, 2012

The sights of the season North Georgia’s mountains offer brilliant vistas of autumn colors

By Donn Cooper For Harvest

Football’s been going strong for a month.

The first hints of smoke from a fireplace are in the air. It’s time to hop in the car, grab a cup of apple cider and see the changing leaves in the mountains.

In the Chattahoochee National Forest, opportunities to view stunning scenes of nature abound. With decent rainfalls in the area over the year, the trees are primed for a stellar showing.

Almost any road will satisfy. Most of the highways leading north from Dahlonega, Cleveland and Helen have overlooks of nearby peaks and the valleys below.

The summit of Blood Mountain, a short hike from the Walasi-Yi Interpretive Center on Ga. 129, offers a breathtaking panorama.

Brasstown Bald can be seen to the east. And to the west lies a breathtaking aerial view of the mountaintops.

While joy certainly comes from seeing thousands of trees in their fall garb, sometimes, the most satisfying views are more intimate.

And intimacy doesn’t always take a lot of work. Pick a Forest Service Road — almost any will do.

But if you haven’t ever ventured off the state routes, take your first Forest Service risk on Forest Service Road 283.

The road is alternatively called “Indian Grave Road,” and is a near about-face for any traveler headed north.

But once you manage to maneuver the turn off Ga. 17 and your vehicle descends into the forest, it will almost drive itself.

Within a couple of miles — you won’t know

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A view of the falls at High Shoal Creek in Towns County.

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The view from Black Rock Mountain near Mountain City in Rabun County.

A view from the west side of Blood Mountain, part of the Appalachian Trail near the Lumpkin-Union county line.

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Continued from 6 the difference between one and five — there’s a spot to park just above the trailhead for High Shoal Creek.

The trail, about 1.2 miles, takes you down to a waterfall where maples, tulip poplars and

beech trees hang over you in all of their autumn splendor.

They’ll be tempered by the evergreen hemlocks and the wintering rhododendron.

If you don’t fancy the trot back uphill, then skip the waterfall until summer and just keep riding with your John Hartford tunes on

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HARVEST | The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | Sunday, August 26, 2012

Sights

Continued from 7 medium volume until you’ve learned your lesson that a good view doesn’t have to come from a distance.

Nor from far away.

Most folks in Hall County take for granted what’s in our own backyard.

Elachee Nature Center off of Ga. 13 is a wonderful local resource with trails that wind through a forest of hardwoods beneath an array of changing colors every autumn.

The northern part of the county is one of the prettiest parts — and best kept secrets — in Georgia.

Between the Piedmont and Blue Ridge Mountains, the foothills that straddle Lumpkin, Hall and White counties offer gentle drives through farmland with stunning vistas of the mountain in the distance.

At over 2,500 feet, Wauka Mountain seems as if to smile on Ga. 284 driving north from Clermont.

On the other side of Clermont, Skitts Mountain becomes a breathtaking sight of crimson and gold every fall. There’s no better way to appreciate its beauty than winding around its base on Skitts Mountain

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No survey of the area’s natural attraction would be complete without mentioning the Chattahoochee River, and now it’s even more accessible for residents of Hall County thanks to Mossy Creek State Park.

Going northeast on Skitts Mountain Road from Ga. 52, take a right on Skitts Mountain Drive. After a mile take a left on Rattler Drive. This gravel road leads through the woods to a parking lot. From the parking lot, you drive down to a boat launch where Mossy Creek runs into the Chattahoochee.

Posted signs warn cars are not to be parked by the river. But there doesn’t seem to be any harm in stopping for a minute, hopping out and testing the water. The wide peaceful Chattahoochee, brimming with the reflection of leaves, is sure to swell any local with pride.

Residents of North Georgia are blessed to have some of the oldest mountains in the world in their own backyard.

Singling out particular seasonal beauty of one place over another is slightly disingenuous. The truth is it’s all amazing.

The key to enjoying autumn in the mountains is hitting the road and exploring. Don’t be afraid to get off the beaten track, to make private discoveries.

As everything else, it’s about the journey, not the destination.

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A view of Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park.

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Top 10 fall hiking spots at Georgia parks From staff reports Leaf watchers planning their fall ventures into the Georgia mountains have plenty of choices.

Georgia’s State Parks not only offer spectacular views and challenging hiking trails, but many provide lodge rooms, cabins, campgrounds and yurts for overnight stays on cool autumn nights. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-864-7275 or at GeorgiaStateParks. org.

Before you go, check the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’s “Leaf Watch” Web page for updates on how fall color is progressing across the mountains. The website, GeorgiaStateParks.org/leafwatch, is available October through mid-November.

The DNR assembled its top 10 state parks for celebrating the season, and many are in Northeast Georgia.

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge, Dawsonville

Hike to the top of the Southeast’s tallest waterfall, or take the easy shortcut on a strollerfriendly boardwalk. Either way, you’ll get a close-up view of these tumbling waters and find out why it’s one of Georgia’s most popular state parks.

Amicalola Falls’ central location makes it a good home base for exploring Dahlonega, apple orchards and pumpkin farms. A mountain-top lodge offers beautiful views from guest rooms and its restaurant. The park also offers camping and cabins, as well as the backcountry Hike Inn reached by trekking a five-mile trail.

Black Rock Mountain State Park, Clayton

At an altitude of 3,640 feet, Black Rock Mountain is Georgia’s highest state park. Roadside overlooks provide 80-mile vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and four hiking trails lead leaf watchers past small waterfalls and colorful forests. Two favorites are the familyfriendly 2.2-mile Tennessee Rock Trail and the challenging 7.2-mile James Edmonds Trail.

Be sure to stop by the summit visitor center for trail maps, mountain views, a gift shop and picnic tables. Park goers can choose from mountaintop cabins or modern campsites with hot showers.

Cloudland Canyon State Park, Trenton

Located on the edge of Lookout Mountain, Cloudland Canyon is one of Georgia’s most rugged and beautiful state parks. Leaf watchers can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the 1,980-footdeep canyon from an easy rim trail, or they can take the heart-racing staircase to the bottom. New mountain bike and equestrian trails travel many miles through the preserve.

Rental cabins are perched near the canyon

edge or nestled into the forest. Two modern campgrounds provide hot showers and space for RV and tents.

Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth

Hikers and mountain bikers love this park for its 27 miles of trails, ranging from an easy lake loop to the challenging Gahuti Backpacking Trail. Even the drive to this park on Hwy. 52 is filled with stunning views of fall color and rolling mountains. Be sure to explore the ancient rock wall that stands on the park’s highest point. The mysterious 855-foot-long wall is thought to have been built by early Indians as protection from more hostile Indians or for ancient ceremonies. Stay overnight in cabins with lake or forest views, or the modern campground with hot showers.

Moccasin Creek State Park, Clarkesville

Georgia’s smallest state park sits on the edge of 2,800-acre Lake Burton, with a backdrop of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Visitors can enjoy fall color while boating, hiking or simply kicking back beside a campfire. The easy 2.2-mile Hemlock Falls Trail travels through colorful hardwoods to a small waterfall. RV and tent sites are within walking distance of a bathhouse, trout hatchery and fishing docks.

Lake Burton is known for the beautiful homes and boat houses which dot the shoreline.

James “Sloppy” Floyd State Park, Summerville

Despite its untidy name, this small park near Rome is well kept and sports beautiful scenery. An easy walk around the lower lake provides plenty of places to photograph fall color, while a more challenging hike links up with the 60-mile Pinhoti Trail. Be sure to see the old marble mine’s waterfall. Cabins with big porches are surrounded by hardwoods, and the campground has a playground for children. Kids will also enjoy feeding ducks at the two fishing lakes.

Smithgall Woods State Park, Helen

This gorgeous 5,664-acre park is a quiet escape from the hustle of Helen’s Octoberfest. Its best known for catch-and-release trout fishing on Dukes Creek, but visitors can also enjoy five miles of trails and nature programs. Smithgall Woods boasts some of the most sought-after cabins in Georgia’s state park system, with some perched adjacent to the stream. Overnight guests can hike less than a mile from their cabin to beautiful Dukes Creek Falls. Camping is available nearby at Unicoi State Park.

Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls

Despite its rugged landscape, leaf watchers will find it easy to explore this spectacular gorge. A rim trail leads to many overlooks with

views of the river below, and a little-known paved trail follows an old railroad bed through the forest. Those wanting a workout can hike down to a suspension bridge that sways 80 feet above the rocky bottom, or even all the way to the gorge floor (permit required). The park’s campground is operated by Georgia Power, and mountaintop cabins can be found nearby at Black Rock Mountain State Park.

Unicoi State Park & Lodge, Helen

One of Georgia’s most loved state parks is just outside Alpine Helen, making it a convenient location for an autumn vacation. Choose from six trails, including a pleasant lake loop or a challenging five-mile hike to Anna Ruby Falls. On Saturdays in October, hikers can join a park ranger for a three-mile guided trek to town — a good choice for those who want to avoid Octoberfest’s parking hassles. Overnight guests can choose from a hotel-style lodge, cabins and campsites. Mountain trout is always a favorite on the lodge’s dinner buffet.

Vogel State Park, Blairsville

Located at the base of Blood Mountain, Vogel is one of our nation’s oldest state parks. It is particularly popular during fall when the

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A waterfall last fall at Vogle State Park.

Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling blanket of red, yellow and gold leaves. Hikers can choose from a variety of trails, including the popular 4-mile Bear Hair Gap loop, an easy lake loop that leads to Trahlyta Falls, and the challenging 13-mile Coosa Backcountry Trail.

A campground has hosted generations of family vacations, and many of the rental cabins were crafted by Civilian Conservation Corps “boys” during the 1930s.

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HARVEST | The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | Sunday, August 26, 2012

A touch of farm life

Fall corn mazes keep agritourism on the rise

BY Shannan Finke

sfinke@gainesvilletimes.com For those who have ever enjoyed navigating their way through a maze of corn, wandering through festivals centered around tomatoes, garlic and green beans or tasting the region’s best wine in the mountains of North Georgia, a little lesser-known sector of Georgia’s tourism industry is to thank.

Agritourism is not just for those who grew up on a farm or can distinguish between tobacco and cotton crops. The petting zoos, dairy tours, horseback rides and haunted hayrides that make up the industry are for all ages, regardless of their background in agriculture.

“Agriculture is the No. 1 industry in Georgia, while tourism is No. 1. It only makes sense to combine the two,” says Cynthia Norton, agritourism manager for the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

Because getaways have become more of a luxury in the current economic climate, Norton explains, agritourism gives people doable yet fun activities that are easier on the wallet. “‘Staycations’ have become more popular, with families taking trips closer to home,” she said. “New agritourism options expand the types of tourism people can experience and offers a wide range of activities that all ages can enjoy.”

And with over 600 agritourism sites around Georgia, visiting a farm or winery and picking your own produce could be easier to get to than you think.

While there are many different activities that fall under the agritourism umbrella, each season boasts its own highlights that emphasize the uniqueness of that particular time of year.

In the winter, Christmas tree farms open in November for the holidays. People can visit a farm full of firs and pines to pick the tree that suits them best.

From late spring to early summer, pickyour-own farms open for visitors to harvest their own strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, apples, peaches and more, all by hand.

Some agritourism sites are open year-round, such as wineries and dairy farms, which are always producing product.

However, agritourism is at its peak during the fall months when corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides and syrup-making activities are in full swing. Some farms depend on this

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Looking to visit one of Northeast Georgia’s six corn mazes? Check out the list on page 12.

season alone to fund their businesses during some of the slower months of the year.

Uncle Shucks, a corn maze and pumpkin patch in Dawsonville, is open from September to November for visitors to enjoy the festive fall activities. Despite the short season, the farm expects more than 40,000 visitors.

Mike Pinzl, also known as Uncle Shuck and the man behind the maze, knows there’s much to be gained for the thousands who walk the grounds.

“The benefit to the public, especially in the metro area, is that many families have never visited a farm or walked through a cornfield,” he said. “Our goal is to hopefully peak their interest in learning where corn and food comes from and farming while having fun.”

While visitors can expect to spend their time at Uncle Shucks trying to find their way through a maze of corn and picking the perfect pumpkin, they can also enjoy a bonfire, goat walk and corn cannon.

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Visitors walk through the maze at Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze in Dawson County.

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Continued from 10 Another farm that contributes to Georgia’s agritourism industry is Jaemor Farms near the Hall-Habersham county line on Ga. 365.

For farm manager Drew Echols, educating of public is an important factor in determining what activities take place on the farm, such as field trips for schools in the fall.

“We try to teach kids where their food comes from in a fun and exciting way,” Echols said of the hayride tours of the working farm and the crops grown and sold on site. “Our market is often considered an activity in itself because it is unlike any in the Southeast.

Visitors can choose from the largest selection of peach varieties. We allow folks to sample each one and choose according to their different tastes.”

Apple cannons, duck races and a large corn maze add to the festivities at Jaemor Farms.

While a good time is certainly one important aspect of agritourism activities in Georgia, there are many other benefits derived from the fun as well.

Cheryl Smith, tourism project manager

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Visitors pick through the pumpkin patch at Uncle Shuck’s in Dawsonville.

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Continued from 11 with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, acknowledges the enjoyable nature of agritourism along with other important contributions the industry brings.

“As someone who promotes Northeast Georgia tourism to potential visitors, the

wineries, farms and corn mazes are fun places for people to visit. They keep our mountain landscape scenic, and they generate revenue both directly and indirectly.”

As the cornfields begin to be plowed through to make way for new mazes and farm owners begin to grow their plumpest pumpkins, the upcoming fall season is certainly a time to take part in all the exciting activities Georgia’s agritourism has to offer.

Area corn mazes Jaemor Farms

Burt’s Farm

Where: 5340 Cornelia Highway, Alto When: Sept. 12-Nov. 4 Hours: September, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday; October, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday How much: $10, $9 ages 3-9, under 3 free; $12 pass includes maze, hayride, three attractions Contact: 770-869-3999, www.

JaemorFarms.com

Where: 5 Burt’s Farm Road, Dawsonville When: Sept 1-Nov. 10 Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 10 How much: Adults: $5, ages 12 and under $4, 1 and younger free Contact: 706-265-3701, burtsfarm@gmail. com, www.burtsfarm.com

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A view of last year’s corn maze at Jaemor Farms. This year’s maze runs from Sept. 12 through Nov. 4 and celebrates the Echols family’s centennial anniversary on the farm.

Where: 559 Tom Bell Road, Cleveland When: Sept. 1-Nov. 18 Hours: 4-11:30 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sundays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Labor Day, Sept. 3 and Columbus Day, Oct. 8; 411:30 p.m. Halloween, Oct. 31.

How much: $10 adults, $9 ages 4-10 and 60 and older; $4-$5 hayride; haunted house (opens mid-September) $15 adults, $14 children and seniors Contact: 800-959-1874, www. northgacornmaze.com

Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze When: Sept. 1-Nov. 18 Hours: September and November, 4-10 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, plus 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 6 (Election Day); October, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, plus Haunt Nights on Fridays and Saturdays Where: 4525 Ga. 53 East, Dawsonville How much: $10-$16, hayride $5; ages 4 and under and pumpkin patch free Other activities: Hayrides, corn cannon, bonfire and a pumpkin patch Contact: 770-772-6223, www. uncleshucks.com Tom Reed | Harvest file photo

Visitors look over the selection of pumpkins at Burt’s Pumpkin Farm in Dawson County.

Buck’s Corn Maze Where: 1923 New Hope Road, Dawsonville When: Sept. 3-Nov. 6 Hours: September, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; October, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; November, 5-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday How much: $8, $7 ages 10 and younger, ages 4 and under free with adult; $12 hayride and maze, $5 hayride only; active military, law, fire and emergency personnel half price with ID Contact: 706-344-8834, www. buckscornmaze.com, info@ buckscornmaze.com

Goofy Rooster Corn Maze When: Sept 1-Nov. 18 Where: 7264 Ga. 75, Helen Hours: September, 4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; October, 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

Thursday, 4-11:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday; November, 4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday How much: $8, $6 ages 4-10, $7 seniors 60 and older, $4-$5 hayride, $9-$12 combo Contact: 706- 878-1777, www. goofyrooster.com, info@goofyrooster. com

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HARVEST | The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | Sunday, August 26, 2012

That old-time sound

Join the jams You can listen in on Appalachian jams, or bring your own instrument to take part, at the following venues:

First Friday InsideOut Sautee This jam, in the parking lot of InsideOut Sautee, will likely include both bluegrass and old-time styles.

Where: 2454A Ga. 17, Sautee When: 5:30-9 p.m. the first friday of each month How much: Free

Traditional Music Jam When: 2-5 p.m. Sundays Where: The Crimson Moon Cafe, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega How much: Free

SEBA Bluegrass Jam When: 2-5 p.m. every third Sunday Where: The Crimson Moon Cafe, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega How much: Free

Greybeard’s Bluegrass and Beyond Jam Session This jam, while mostly bluegrass, may also include old-time, gospel, rock and roll or jazz styles.

When: 7-9 p.m. every third Sunday Where: The Crimson Moon Cafe, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega How much: $5

Old Time Jam Tom Reed | Harvest file photo

Danny Bermel, left, Maggie Mae Robinson, center, and Alex Thomlinson play together on the Square in downtown Dahlonega.

Appalachian music makes a modern comeback

By Tasha Biggers For Harvest

Banjo player Tom Ryan’s journey into the world of old-time Appalachian music began in an unlikely setting: a rooming house in Seattle.

He was 17. “When I moved in there, there was a banjo in the closet, so I just started playing with it,” said Ryan, who now lives in Sautee.

After he discovered that banjo, Ryan became what he calls a “music bum,” playing

at venues across the country with groups including the Georgia Mudcats, the Frozen Finger String Band and Famous Potatoes. Ryan is also a three-time Georgia state champion in clawhammer banjo, the old-time style of playing.

Old-time music began to fade after World War II, when bluegrass began, but musicians like Ryan keep the tradition alive.

“It is what the blues is to rock ‘n’ roll,” he said. “Before rock ‘n’ roll, there was the blues; before bluegrass, there was old-time music. It was the stuff you would have heard during the

civil war. It’s the same music you would have heard on the radio in the first days of radio through the 1910, 20s and 30s.”

Ryan said old-time, which is derived from Scotch and Irish traditions, was the country music of its day.

“It was the type of music that the regular folks listened to,” he said, adding that many old-time ballads can still be heard in Ireland and Scotland today.

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When: 2-5 p.m. every second Sunday Where: The Crimson Moon Cafe, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega How much: Free

Contra Dance The dances sometimes feature old-time bands.

When: Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 and Dec. 29; potluck, 6:30 p.m.; lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance,8 p.m.

Where: Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee

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Walter and Jeanie Daves are members of two old-time string bands, Cage Free String Band and Mountain Mayhem. Walter also serves as caller for Contra Dances in Sautee.

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Visitors can enjoy old-time music in the Appalachian Jam on the square from 2-5 p.m.

Saturdays in Dahlonega. Or, bring your instrument and join in. For more, visit facebook. com/DahlonegaAppalachianJam.

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Continued from 13 Walter Daves, another clawhammer banjo player, serves as the caller at the Contra Dance in Sautee, where old-time music can sometimes be heard. He and his wife, Jeanie Daves, also are members of two string bands, Cage Free String Band and Mountain Mayhem, the latter of which plays mostly old-time music.

Walter said there are technical aspects that distinguish old-time music from the more polished bluegrass style.

“In old-time music, everybody is pretty much playing the same thing all together. It’s all together, blended together, and we’ll play a tune many times,” he said, while bluegrass

bands trade the melody, giving different instruments a break, or a chance to “play their thing” at different times.

The clawhammer style of banjo playing that Ryan and Walter prefer also varies from bluegrass banjo style. “(Old-time) banjo players ... hit the string with the back of the fingernails and the thumb, and it’s a very distinctive style of banjo playing, which is what I play, and I like it very much,” Walter said.

“Bluegrass banjo players play with a three finger style of up-picking. They pick up on the strings with their first and second finger, and they pick down on the string with their thumb.

Some of them are really good at capturing the melody and putting really a neat rhythmic

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Continued from 14 pulse to what they’re doing because of the way they do their fingers. Old time banjo players also do a rhythmic pulse, but it sounds quite different.”

Walter said Appalachian music got its distinctive style when it was brought over from England, Scotland and Ireland, and then melded with African music.

“Fiddle is the primary instrument, and the banjo, which white folks adapted from what the black folks brought over from Africa,” he said.

Jeanie, who plays fiddle, said traditional Appalachian music was, and still is, played mainly for enjoyment.

“It’s less performance-oriented. People play it just because they want to jam and play music with other people,” she said. “A lot of Appalachian jams are just people sitting around on their porch.”

“It’s how people entertained themselves when they didn’t have anything else,” she said. “So it was a chance to preserve cultural ballads and stories and also just to have some fun. They’d have these little dances in their houses and in the barns and things like that, and that’s basically what is still known today as Appalachian music.”

Scott Rogers | Harvest file photo

Above: A crowd gathers around a mountain music jam in downtown Dahlonega.

Tom Reed | Harvest file photo

Left: Mac Claflin plays a fiddle tune with a group of musicians on the downtown Dahlonega square.

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Fall events HALL County Ongoing Under the Dome Exhibit: Models and Miniatures, Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., Gainesville.

Sundays through Sept. 30. 770-297-5900, www.negahc.org.

Ongoing art exhibit: Dian Fossey, Brenau University Trustee Library. Free. 770-5346213, email mhozey@brenau.edu.

Exhibit featuring artists Jan Eubanks, Cat Tesla, Lisa Moore and Joe Camoosa, through Oct. 6. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-5362575, www.quinlanartscenter.org. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday. Free, donations welcomed.

Friday Sketch Club, live models, 1-3:30 p.m. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, www. quinlanartscenter.org. $5 per person. “Full Monty Fridays” last Friday each month with nude models, $10.

Elachee’s “Georgia Master Naturalist” Program. 1-5:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 1. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-5351976, www.elachee.org.

Home School Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., first Tuesday each month. Half price admission for home-schoolers. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770-536-1900, www.inkfun. org.

September Sept. 1: First Saturday Hike at Elachee, “Reptiles and Amphibians,” 10-11:30 a.m.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org. Guided hike by trained naturalist. $5 adults, $3 ages 2-12, free under age 2 and Elachee members.

Sept. 1: Big Beach Party, 5-9 p.m., Lake Lanier Islands Resort. 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, 770-945-8787, www. lakelanierislands.com. Live music from Atlanta Machine.

Sept. 3-7: Dragon Week, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. $1 with paid admission, INK members free.

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770-536-1900, www.inkfun.org.

Sept. 8: Snake Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org. Live native and exotic snakes and reptiles, children’s crafts and activities. $5 adults and children ages 2-12, under age 2 and members free.

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Clayton Blairsville RABUN Sept. 8: Elachee’s Trail Crew Work Day, 10 UNION 19 197 a.m. to 3 p.m. Elachee S.C. Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, WHITE 180 Gainesville. 770-535Helen 1976, www.elachee.org.

Suches 197 129 Bring water, lunch, gloves HABERSHAM and rain gear. Under 18 Cleveland 197 must be accompanied by 441 LUMPKIN 19 Toccoa 384 an adult. Call to register.

Dahlonega 365 52 52 Sept. 8: TNA Impact Clarkesville DAWSON Wrestling World Tour, Cornelia STEPHENS Clermont Demorest 17 7:30 p.m., Georgia Baldwin 23 HALL Dawsonville Mountains Center, 301 60 52 365 53 Main St., Gainesville.

Lavonia BANKS Murrayville georgiamountainscenter. com, 770-534-8420; Lula 85 985 53 www.impactwrestling.

FORSYTH Gillsville com.

Gainesville HART FRANKLIN 400 Sept. 9: Family Day, 20 Gold Rush: The North Georgia ‘29ers, 1-4 p.m.

Oakwood Cumming Commerce Pan for gold, examine Pendergrass Flowery 98 miners’ tools and Branch JACKSON 85 camp, re-create miners’ 985 985 985 Buford 441 items. Free. Northeast Braselton 11 Sugar Hill Georgia History Center, JACKSON 53 322 Academy St., NE, 0 10 Suwanee Gainesville, 770-297Miles Winder 5900, www.negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu.

Sept. 9-14: 9/11 Week, patriotic crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Tickets $15-$45.

Sept. 10-12: Auditions for “Narnia,” musical Gainesville. 770-536-1900, www.inkfun. version of “The Lion, The Witch and the Sept. 15: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, 8 p.m., Lake org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Wardrobe.” Singing auditions 7-9 p.m.

Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Sept. 10: Exhibit: Palmetto Hands Fine Sept. 10, ages 6 to 86; acting auditions, 7-9 Parkway, Buford, 770-945-8787, www.

Crafts, Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars p.m. Sept. 11, ages 6-18; 7-9 p.m. Sept. lakelanierislands.com.

Gallery, Brenau University, Gainesville. 770- 12, ages 18 to seniors. Fifth Row Centers Sept. 15-16: Eastman Gun Show, 9 a.m. to 534-6263, www.brenau.edu. Through Oct. studio, 5509 Main St, Flowery Branch.

5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

28. Free.

Callbacks 7-10 p.m. Sept. 13, Buford Georgia Mountains Center, 301 Main St., Community Center, 2200 Buford Highway, Sept. 10: Exhibit: Lenn Redman: A History Gainesville. georgiamountainscenter.com, Buford. of the Caricaturist, Simmons Visual Arts 770-534-8420; www.eastmangunshows.

Center, Presidents Gallery and John S. Sept. 10-24: Elachee’s Pre-order Native com.

Burd Center for the Performing Arts Castelli Plant Sale. Pickup date: 1-6 p.m. Oct. Sept. 15: INK’s Youth Artist Market, 10 a.m.

Gallery, Brenau University, Gainesville.

4. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 to 4 p.m., downtown Gainesville. Sign Through Oct. 28. 770-534-6263, www.

Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976, up by Sept. 12. $10 booths. Interactive brenau.edu. Free. www.elachee.org.

Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Sept. 10: Keith and Priscilla Jefcoat, Duet Sept. 12: Jaemor’s Centennial Farm corn Gainesville. 770-536-1900, www.inkfun.

Piano, 7:30 p.m., John S. Burd Center for maze, 5340 Cornelia Highway, Alto. org. the Performing Arts, Hosch Theatre, Brenau Through Nov. 4. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays Sept. 15: Forgotten Skills: Keeping University, Gainesville. Free. 770-538-4764, and Saturdays in September, 10 a.m. to 11 Traditions Alive Class 2, Flint Knapping www.brenau.edu/music. p.m. in October, 1-6 p.m. Sundays. $10, $9 and Stone Tools, 10 a.m. Northeast ages 3-9, under 3 free; $12 pass includes Sept. 11: History Forum, The Revolutionary Georgia History Center, 322 Academy maze, hayride, three attractions. www.

War in Northeast Georgia, 7 p.m. Northeast St., NE, Gainesville. 770-297-5900, www.

JaemorFarms.com, 770-869-3999.

Georgia History Center, 322 Academy negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu. $65, St., NE, Gainesville. 770-297-5900, www.

Sept. 14-16: Atlanta Historic Races, Road $60 for members. Advance registration negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu. $3, free Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. appreciated. Age 10 and older. for members.

770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta.com.

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Scarecrow competition, carnival games, food, arts & crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities. The Arts Council, 770534-2787, www.theartscouncil.net.

Sept. 15-16: Art In The Square, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square.

Free. www.gainesville.org, 770-886-6126, annebhill@aol.com, www.artinthesquarega. com.

Sept. 20: “Small Beautifully Moving Parts,” independent film screening, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. movie, Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St., Gainesville. Meet the director Q&A reception afterward. $15 adults, $13 ages 65 and older and students.

The Arts Council, 770-534-2787, www. theartscouncil.net.

Sept. 17-21: Elephant Week crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770536-1900, www.inkfun.org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Sept. 18: Stage Tour: The Frog Prince, 6 p.m., Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium. Presented by WonderQuest, Gainesville Theatre Alliance for young audiences. Free. 678-717-3624, gta.gsc. edu.

Sept. 20: Taste of History Luncheon: The First Amendment in Northeast Georgia, 11:30 a.m. Chattahoochee Country Club.

Sponsored by Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., Gainesville.

770-297-5900, www.negahc.org. Tickets, Rachel Phillips, 770-297-5900, e-mail rphillips@brenau.edu.

Sept. 20: Reception: Palmetto Hands Fine Crafts, 6:30-8 p.m., Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, Brenau University, Gainesville. Free. 770-534-6263, www. brenau.edu.

Sept. 22: “What is a Piano...REALLY?” 7:30 p.m., John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Hosch Theatre, Brenau University, Gainesville. $2. 770-538-4764, www.brenau.edu/music.

Sept. 24-28: Fall Week crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770536-1900, www.inkfun.org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Sept. 27: Masters in the Art of Nursing: Healers Among Us, 8 a.m. to noon, Brenau East, Whalen Auditorium, Brenau University, Gainesville. Free. Contact Janet Collier, 770-534-6206.

Sept. 28-Oct. 6: “The Frog Prince,” Gainesville Theatre Alliance WonderQuest production, Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29-29, Oct. 5-6, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 30. Adults and seniors $10-12, students and children $7-8. Order tickets online www.

gainesvilletheatrealliance.org or call 678717-3624. Discounted and free tickets are available to Brenau students with reservations.

Sept 28-30, Oct 5-7: “The Foreigner,” classic comedy by playwright Larry Shue. Fifth Row Center and Live Arts Theatre, 5509 Main St., Flowery Branch. $12 adults, $10 seniors and students. www.fifthrowcenter. com, liveartstheatre.org, 678-357-7359.

Sept. 29: National Public Lands Day, 9 a.m. to noon. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-5351976, www.elachee.org. Free.

Sept. 30: Full Moon Party, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Sunset Cove, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, 770945-8787, www.lakelanierislands.com.

“The American Flyers” to perform.

October Oct. 1-5: Pirate Week crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770-5361900, www.inkfun.org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Oct. 4: Guest Speaker & Reception: Mark Redman: Lenn Redman, A History of the Caricaturist, 6-8 p.m., John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Castelli Gallery, Brenau University. Reception follows in Castelli and Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery. Free. 770-534-6263, www.brenau.edu.

Oct. 5-6: Brenau University 10th annual Mock Mediation Invitational Tournament, John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Banks Recital Hall. $60 per threeperson team, $20 for extra individuals, including coaches. Awards luncheon Oct. 6. Register by Oct. 1. 770-534-6297, kfrank@brenau.edu.

Oct. 5-7: WERA motorcycle races. Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton.

770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta.com.

Tickets $15-$45.

Oct. 6: First Saturday Hike at Elachee, “Reptiles and Amphibians,” 10-11:30 a.m.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Guided hike by trained naturalist. $5 adults, $3 ages 2-12, free under age 2 and Elachee members.

770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Oct. 6: Elachee’s Trail Crew Work Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville.

Bring water, lunch, gloves and rain gear.

Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Call to pre-register. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Oct. 8-12: Fire Fighter Week crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770536-1900, www.inkfun.org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Oct. 9: History Forum, Moonshine, 7 p.m.

Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., NE, Gainesville. 770-297-

5900, www.negahc.org, jcarson@brenau. edu. $3, free for members.

Oct. 11-Dec. 1: Members’ Exhibition.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, www. quinlanartscenter.org. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday.

Free, donations welcomed. Opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 11. Free.

Oct. 12-14: Mule Camp Market Festival, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, downtown Gainesville square. Food, bluegrass music, entertainment, arts and crafts, games, children’s activities, mule rides, petting zoo. www.gainesvillejaycees.org.

Oct. 13: Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, 7:30 p.m., Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium. Adults $20; seniors, students, children $15; senior, student, child of Brenau faculty, staff or student $5. 770534-6245, vgreene@brenau.edu.

Oct. 13: Elachee’s Annual “Safari” Benefit Dinner & Auction, 6:30-10 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Cocktails, low country boil dinner, jazz music, live and silent auctions featuring unique artwork, trips, entertainment activities and donated items. $75 per person, sponsor tables available.

770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Oct. 14: Family Day: Civil War Days in Northeast Georgia, 1-4 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy

St., NE, Gainesville. Free. Re-enactors, exhibits, hands-on activities. 770-5351976, www.elachee.org , jcarson@brenau. edu.

Oct. 15: Il Portale Musicale, 7:30 p.m., Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium.

Recital by Brenau music majors. Free. 770538-4764, www.brenau.edu/music.

Oct. 15-19: Police Officer Week crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. $1 with paid admission, members free. 770-5361900, www.inkfun.org.

Oct. 17-20: 15th annual Petit Le Mans 1,000mile or 10-hour sports car road race. Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton.

770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta.com.

Tickets $60-$90.

Oct. 18: “Otis Under Sky,” independent film screening, 7 p.m., Martha Nesbitt Academic Building, Gainesville State College, Oakwood. Meet the director Q&A afterward. $7 adults, $5 ages 65 and older and students. The Arts Council, 770-5342787, www.theartscouncil.net.

Oct. 20: Stars Over Elachee, at Chicopee Lake, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Adults and children ages 8 and up. Reservations required. $10 adults, $5 ages 2-12, members free. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

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Ages 10 and older; limited to 12 in class. , 770-297-5900, www.negahc.org, jcarson@ brenau.edu Oct. 22: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Burd Atrium, Brenau University, Gainesville. Free. 770-538-4764, www. brenau.edu/music.

Oct. 22-26: Halloween Week crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770536-1900, www.inkfun.org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Oct. 23: Stage Tour: “The Producers,” 6 p.m., John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Hosch Theatre, Brenau University, Gainesville. Free. 678-717-3624, www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org.

Oct. 24: “Nunset Boulevard,” 8 p.m., live musical, Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium. Starring Cindy Williams from “LaVerne and Shirley.” $32 adults, $30 seniors, $27 students. The Arts Council, 770-534-2787, www.theartscouncil.net.

Oct. 26-27: Ghost Walk, 6-8 p.m., Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., Gainesville. Walking tour departs from History Center every 20 minutes with stops at seven locations around Brenau University campus. Ages 10 and older. $10, $6 members. 770-297-5900, www.negahc. org.

Oct. 27: Elachee’s Family Fall Festival, 2-5 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Live animals, games, crafts, hikes, costumed animal characters, face painting. $5 adults and ages 2-12, under 2 and members free. 770535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Oct. 27: Halloween Party featuring music

by Asphalt Eyes, 7-11 p.m., Sunset Cove, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, 770-945-8787, www.lakelanierislands.com. Free with gate admission. Zoot Suits Swing Time Masquerade Ball, 7 p.m.-midnight.

Oct. 31: Happy Halloween at INK, half price admission for visitors with Halloween costume. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770-536-1900, www.inkfun. org.

November Nov. 1: Historical Perspectives: Selections from the Permanent Collection of Brenau John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Leo Castelli Art Gallery. Opening reception 6 p.m. Free. 770-534-6212, www. brenau.edu.

Nov. 1-3: National Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament, Brenau University, Thurmond

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Stephanie DeLong of DeLong’s Designs hangs up a handmade purse for sale at last year’s annual Mule Camp Market on the square in Gainesville. This year’s festival is Oct. 12-14.

McRae Lecture Hall. 770-534-6297, kfrank@brenau.edu.

Nov. 2-3: Evening of Dance, 7:30 p.m., Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium, dance majors. $6, $4 seniors, children and students, free for Brenau students. 770534-6245, vgreene@brenau.edu.

Nov. 2-4: SCCA American Road Race of Champions. Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton. 770-967-6143, www. roadatlanta.com. Tickets $10-$40.

Nov. 3: First Saturday Hike at Elachee, “Reptiles and Amphibians”, 10-11:30 a.m.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Guided hike by trained naturalist. $5 adults, $3 ages 2-12, free under age 2 and Elachee members.

770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Nov. 3: Elachee’s Trail Crew Work Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville.

Bring water, lunch, gloves and rain gear.

Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Call to pre-register. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Nov. 5: Brenau University Gospel Choir, 7:30 p.m., Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium. Free. 770-538-4764, brenau. edu/music.

Nov. 5-9: Penguin Week crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770536-1900, www.inkfun.org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Nov. 6-17: “The Producers,” Gainesville Theatre Alliance, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-10, Nov. 13-17, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 17.

John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Hosch Theatre. Adults $20-24, ages 65 and older $18-22; students $14-16. www.gainesvilletheatrealliance.org, 678717-3624. Discounted and free tickets are available to Brenau students with reservations.

Nov. 6-Dec. 6: Juried Student Design Show, Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, Brenau University, Gainesville. Free.

Reception 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 15. 770-5346263, www.brenau.edu.

Nov. 8: “Bringing Nature Home” presentation by author Doug Tallamy. 7 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org. Free.

Nov. 8: “Smokin’ Fish,” independent film screening, 7 p.m., Martha Nesbitt Academic Building, Gainesville State College, Oakwood. Meet the director Q&A afterward. $7 adults, $5 ages 65 and older and students. The Arts Council, 770-5342787, www.theartscouncil.net.

Nov. 9: Georgia Poetry Circuit Reading: Jacqueline Osherow, noon, John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Banks Recital Hall, Brenau University, Gainesville.

Free. 770-534-6179, www.brenau.edu.

Nov. 9-10: Elachee Marketplace, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-5351976, www.elachee.org. $5.

Nov. 11-17: Veterans Day: and Family Day: Honoring Our Military and Their Families. Exhibits of military artifacts and memorabilia, Northeast Georgia History

Center, 322 Academy St, Gainesville. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 11 and 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17. 770-297-5900, visit www.negahc.org.

Nov. 17: Magical Nights of Lights, Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, 770-945-8787, www. lakelanierislands.com. Through Dec. 31. More than seven miles of illuminated characters and scenes, Santa’s workshop. $40-$60, $90 vans, $250 buses.

Nov. 12-16: Monster Week crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770536-1900, www.inkfun.org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Nov. 13: History Forum: Camp Murrell in Dahlonega, 7 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., NE, Gainesville. 770-297-5900, www.negahc. org, jcarson@brenau.edu. $3, free to members.

Nov. 15: Humanities Focus Evening, 5-7 p.m., Thurmond McRae Auditorium, Brenau University, Gainesville. Free. kfrank@ brenau.edu.

Nov. 17: Forgotten Skills: Keeping Traditions Alive, Class 4: Wild-crafting. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., NE, Gainesville. 770-297-5900, www. negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu. $45, $40 for members. Ages 10 and older; class limited to 12.

Nov. 17: Stars Over Elachee, at Chicopee Lake, 5-7 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville.

Adults and children ages 8 and up.

Reservations required. $10 adults, $5 ages 2-12, members free. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org.

Nov. 19: Il Portale Musicale, 7:30 p.m., John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Banks Recital Hall, Brenau University, Gainesville. Free. 770-538-4764, www. brenau.edu/music.

Nov. 19-23: Thanksgiving Week crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770536-1900, www.inkfun.org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Nov. 26: Music: A Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Hosch Theatre, Brenau University, Gainesville. Brenau University’s Spectrum Singers, Vocal Chamber Ensemble and musical guests from community. Free. 770-538-4764, www. brenau.edu/music.

Nov. 26-30: X-Ray Week crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770536-1900, www.inkfun.org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Nov. 30-Dec. 2: “The Nutcracker,” Gainesville Ballet Company, Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday School matinees 10 a.m. and noon Friday-Saturday. $11-30.

770-532-4241, www.gainesvilleballet.org.

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December Dec. 1: North Georgia Chamber Symphony concert, 3 p.m., Gainesville. Site to be determined. Seasonal music, sing-along with Christmas music, Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto, Mahler’s Song of the Wayfarer Holst’s St. Paul’s Suite. 706-867-9444, northgeorgiachambersymphony.org.

Dec. 1: First Saturday Hike at Elachee, “Reptiles and Amphibians”, 10-11:30 a.m.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Guided hike by trained naturalist. $5 adults, $3 ages 2-12, free under age 2 and Elachee members.

770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Dec. 1: Elachee’s Trail Crew Work Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville.

Bring water, lunch, gloves and rain gear.

Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Call to pre-register. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Dec. 1-9: “Narnia,” musical version of “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe,” Buford Community Center and Theater, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford. Production by Fifth Row Center. Performances 7:30 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets $15, $20 and $25; call 770-9456762 beginning Oct. 1. info@fifthrowcenter. com, www.fifthrowcenter.com Dec. 2: Quinlan Christmas on Green Street Children’s Holiday Arty Party, 5:30-7 p.m.

Free. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. 770-536-2575, www. quinlanartscenter.org. Children ages 5-14.

Galleries and gift shop open to all.

Dec. 3-7: Christmas Card Week crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770536-1900, www.inkfun.org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Dec. 4: John Berry concert, 7:30 p.m., Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium. www.johnberry.com.

Dec. 9: Family Day: A Nature Christmas, 1-4 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., NE, Gainesville. 770-2975900, www.negahc.org, jcarson@brenau. edu. Free photo with Santa, music by Enota Show Choir, Christmas crafts. Free.

Dec. 10-14: Christmas Ornament Week crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770-536-1900, www.inkfun. org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Dec. 15: Forgotten Skills: Keeping Traditions Alive, Class 5: Cooking Meals Outdoors Using the Dutch Oven and Bamboo.

Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., NE, Gainesville. 770-2975900, www.negahc.org, jcarson@brenau. edu. $65, $60 for members. Advance registration appreciated. Ages 10 and older; class limited to 12.

Dec. 17-21: Christmas Stocking Week

crafts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770-536-1900, www.inkfun. org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

Dec. 26-28: New Year’s Eve Crafts Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770536-1900, www.inkfun.org. $1 with paid admission, members free.

BANKS COUNTY September Sept. 8-9: 40th annual Holiday Festival, Historic Courthouse lawn, Homer. Banks County Chamber CVB, 706-677-2108.

Sept. 8: NHRA King of the Track Race, Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. www.atlantadragway.com, 706-335-2301.

Sept. 16: Obsessionfest Car Show, Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. www.atlantadragway.com, 706-335-2301.

DAWSON COUNTY September Sept. 1: Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze, weekends through Nov. 18, 4525 Ga. 53 East, Dawsonville. $10-$16, hayride $5; ages 4 and under and pumpkin patch free. 770-7726223, www. uncleshucks. com.

October Oct. 27-28: Regional staff file photo Mountain Moonshine Vintage cars line the streets Festival, 8 during last year’s Mountain a.m. to 5 p.m., Moonshine Festival in downtown downtown Dawsonville.

Dawsonville.

Crafts, food, entertainment, parade, car show, music, dancers, kids’ games and rides, exhibits, crafts, food. Free. Proceeds benefit Kare for Kids, Inc. 706-216-5273.

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Nov. 3: Southern Super Heavy Shootout, Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. www.atlantadragway.com, 706-335-2301.

Nov. 29: North Georgia Chamber Symphony concert, 7:30 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, Dawsonville. 706-867-9444, northgeorgiachambersymphony.org.

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FORSYTH COUNTY September Sept. 6-30: “Smoke on the Mountain,” 8 p.m., 3 p.m. Sunday matinee. Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com.

Sept. 23: Play at the Park Family Fun Festival, noon to 5 p.m., Fowler Park, Cumming. Performances, inflatables, face painting, shopping market, community expo, food. Free. Forsyth County Parks and Recreation, 770-886-4088, www.forsythco. com/parks.

October Oct. 4-14: Cumming Fair, Cumming Fairgrounds. Music, rides, bull riding, Miss Cumming Fair Pageant, competitions. $7, $3 ages 5 to 18, ages 4 and under free; advance tickets $5, $2 Sept. 3-28; parking $3. No alcohol, coolers or pets allowed. www.cummingfair.net.

Oct. 11-Nov. 4: “Death Trap,” 8 p.m., 3 p.m.

Sunday matinees. Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com.

November Nov. 9-10: Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Exposition, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Cumming Fairgrounds. $5, ages 12 and younger free. www.cummingfair.net.

Nov. 15-Dec. 9: “Annie The Musical,” 8 p.m., 3 p.m. Sunday matinees. Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com.

Nov. 17-18: “Christmas in Central Park,” Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com.

December Dec. 1: Marketplace Christmas, 3:30 p.m., Cumming. Jingle Jog 5K, Cumming Christmas Parade, Celebration of Lights. www.marketplacechristmas.com.

Dec. 7-8: Christmas at the Fairgrounds, 410 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Cumming Fairgrounds. Arts and crafts, free photos with Santa. $1, ages 12 and younger free. www.cummingfair.net, www. christmasincentralpark.com.

Dec. 11: North Georgia Barber Shop Singers, 8 p.m. Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com. $15.

Dec. 13: Sounds Of Sawnee Christmas Concert, Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com. $15.

Dec. 14: Cumming Playhouse Singers Christmas Concert, Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com. $15.

Dec. 17-22: Sanders Family Christmas,

Harvest file photo

Cornelia ceelbrates its 25th annual Big Red Apple Festival on Oct. 12-13.

Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www.playhouse cumming.com. $25.

Dec. 28-31: Branson on the Road, Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com. $25.

HABERSHAM COUNTY Ongoing Sheryl Haler, Mixed Media exhibit, through Sept. 14, Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia St., Piedmont College, Demorest. Free. www.piedmont. edu.

Tallulah Falls Bluegrass, 6-10 p.m.

Saturdays through November. 706-7546040, www.tallulahfallsgeorgia.org.

September Sept. 7-15: Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, Habersham County Fairgrounds, Ga. 17, Clarkesville. Livestock shows, concerts, rides, petting zoo, arts & crafts, kids’ activities, 5K walk-run Sept. 8. $5, $3 ages 6-10, under age 6 and parking free. www. chattahoocheemountainfair.org.

Sept. 8: Apple Car Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cornelia Train Depot, 102 Clarkesville St, Cornelia. Cars and bikes welcome. $20 plus new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

Cornelia Office of Downtown Development, 706-778-8585, bht@corneliageorgia.org, www.explorecornelia.com.

Sept. 15: Jonathan Pilkington, tenor, faculty recital, 4 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. Free. www. piedmont.edu.

Sept. 20: Andreas Klein, piano recital, 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. www.piedmont.edu.

Sept. 20-23, 27-30: “Bye, Bye Birdie!,” 7:30 p.m. evenings, 2 p.m. matinees, Habersham Community Theater, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville. www. habershamtheater.org, 706-839-1315.

Sept. 20: The Heart of Echizen, Wood Fired Ceramics by Contemporary Masters of Echizen, Japan. Through Oct. 20. MasonScharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia St., Piedmont College, Demorest. Free. www.piedmont.edu.

Sept. 29: A Taste of Clarkesville, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., downtown Clarkesville. Samples from local restaurants, wineries, breweries.

Admission free; food tickets five for $5, 25 for $20. Beer and wine tickets sold separately. www.tasteofclarkesville.com, 706-754-2220.

Sept. 30: Katie Timm, organ recital, Supernova Organ Series, 4 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. Free. www.piedmont.edu.

October Oct. 4-7: “Anything Goes,” 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m.

Oct. 4-6, 2 p.m. Oct. 7. Swanson Center Mainstage, 365 College Drive, Demorest. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. www. piedmont.edu.

Oct. 12-13: 25th annual Big Red Apple Festival, 7-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, downtown Cornelia.

Free concert Friday with Sol Junky, Train Depot, 102 Clarkesville St. Saturday, Live entertainment all day, food, handmade arts & crafts, Kid Zone activities, Key Club Classic Car Show, Apple Festival 5K & Fun Run. Free. Contact Cornelia Better Hometown for more info at 770-778-8585, www.explorecornelia.com.

Oct. 13: Hills of Habersham Ride, 9 a.m.

Register at www.active.com. $40. 706779-4654, hburke@windstream.net, www. habershamchamber.com.

Oct. 15-18: “Mother Hicks,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15-17, 2 p.m. Oct. 18, Swanson Center Blackbox Theater, 365 College Drive, Demorest. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. www.piedmont.edu.

Oct. 19: Pink & Black Ball at the Community House, benefiting Evie Peters Breast Cancer Foundation, 8-11 p.m., 601 Wyly St, Cornelia. Music, dancing, food & drink. www.explorecornelia.com.

Oct. 25: Art Exposure, collection of works by local high school students. Through Nov. 9.

Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia St., Piedmont College, Demorest.

Free. www.piedmont.edu.

Oct. 27: Cornelia’s Halloween Spooktacular & Costume Contest, noon to 3 p.m., Cornelia Train Depot, 102 Clarkesville St, Cornelia. Free, Games, crafts, treats, costume contest noon to 2 p.m.

Oct. 30: Piedmont Cantabile, “Something Old, Something New,” 5 p.m. Brooks Hall, Piedmont College Chapel, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. Free. www.piedmont.edu.

Oct. 31: Haunting on Main at the Old Cornelia Bank Building, 6-10 p.m., Irvin & Main St., Cornelia. $5, free with donation of new, children’s unwrapped toy. Not recommended for small children; under 13 should be accompanied by adult.

November Nov. 3: Duo Orfeo, Jamie Balmer and Joseph Ricker guitars, 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. www.piedmont.edu.

Nov. 9: Piedmont College Singers, “Glorious Things,” 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. Free. www.piedmont.edu.

Nov. 15: Wind Ensemble recital, 7:30 p.m.

Piedmont College Chapel, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. Free. www.piedmont.edu.

Nov. 29: Opera Workshop, 5 p.m. Brooks Hall, Piedmont College Chapel, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. Free. www.piedmont.edu.

Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 6-9: “A Christmas Story,” 7:30 p.m. evenings, 2 p.m. matinees, Habersham Community Theater, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville. www. habershamtheater.org, 706-839-1315.

Nov. 22: Christmas In Cornelia, holiday light spectacular, Cornelia City Park. Free. Dusk11 p.m. nightly Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day.

December Dec. 1: Habersham County Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, “Miracle on Main Street,” 4-7 p.m., downtown Cornelia.

Decorated floats, Christmas tree lighting at Depot, visits with Santa, cocoa & cookies.

Dec. 7-8: Service of Lessons & Carols, Piedmont Chorale, Brass, Sewell Organ and guest performers, 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. Free. www.piedmont.edu.

Dec. 7-9, 14-16: Christmas in the Park, Community House & Cornelia City Park.

Ice skating ($10), crafts, visits with Santa, holiday market. www.explorecornelia.com.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Apple Drop, Cornelia. www.corneliageorgia.org.

Jackson County Ongoing Country Doctors of Jefferson exhibit, through Sept. 30, Crawford Long Museum, 28 College St., Jefferson. 706-367-5307, www.crawfordlong.org.

Threads of War exhibit, through Oct. 31, Crawford Long Museum, 28 College St., Jefferson. 706-367-5307, www. crawfordlong.org.

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music festival, Dahlonega. Live music, primitive camping, contests, canoeing, arts & crafts demonstrations, presentations and exhibits, kid-friendly activities, silent auction, food and drink vendors. www.

HemlockFest.org.

Sept. 15: JEGS 100 CRA Super Late Model races, Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson. $25, $20 ages 55 and older and military, $35 pit pass, ages 12 and under free. , 706-367-9461, greshammotorsportspark.com.

Sept. 15-16: Art in the Park, Hurricane Shoals Park, Maysville. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday. Free. hurricaneshoalspark.org.

Sept. 21-23: Cowboy Up Hoschton Fall Festival, Hoschton. Crafts, food, entertainment, parade 10 a.m. Saturday, Bark for Life fundraiser 2-5 p.m. Saturday, scarecrow contest, car show, 5K road race, kids’ activities. www.hoschtonfallfest.com.

December Through December: Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas, downtown Dahlonega. Holiday lights, decorated shops, extended shopping hours, Santa, carolers, entertainment, wine sampling, live theater events. Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitors Center, 706-864-3513, 706482-2707, dahlonega.org.

Dec. 1: North Georgia Chamber Symphony concert, 7:30 p.m., Dahlonega United Methodist Church, Dahlonega. Seasonal music, sing-along with Christmas music, Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto, Mahler’s Song of the Wayfarer Holst’s St. Paul’s Suite. 706867-9444, northgeorgiachambersymphony. org.

October Oct. 5-7: Autumn Leaf Festival, Maysville.

Oct. 13: JEGS Pro Late Model 50 and Local Division Spectacular, Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson. $20, $15 ages 55 and older and military, $35 pit pass, ages 12 and under free. , 706-3679461, greshammotorsportspark.com.

Oct. 12: Boston Tee Off, benefit golf tournament for Boston Terrier Rescue, noon-5 p.m., Traditions of Braselton Golf Club. $80.

Oct. 18-20: Braselton-Hoschton Plein Air Event, Braselton Antique Mall. 706-6542693, info@HoschtonHeritageArtsCouncil. com, www.HoschtonHeritageArtsCouncil. com.

Oct. 26-27: Haints And Saints Cemetery Tour, 7:10-10:30 p.m., Crawford Long Museum, 28 College St., Jefferson. Tour departs every 30 minutes. $12 advance tickets only, under age 12 free with adult.

706-367-5307, www.crawfordlong.org.

Oct. 27-28: Antique & Holiday Festival, Braselton Park. 706-824-7204, webmaster@countrysideantiques.net.

November Nov. 3-4: Holiday Market, Jefferson. mainstreetjefferson.com.

Nov. 9-11: 29th annual World Crown 300, Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson. 706-367-9461, greshammotorsportspark.com.

Nov. 17: Braselton Holiday Celebration, festival and parade, Braselton Park.

December Dec. 8: Christmas in the Park, Maysville

LUMPKIN COUNTY Ongoing Dahlonega Farmers Market, 8 a.m to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 27.

West Main & Waters Street, downtown

SCOTT ROGERS | Harvest file photo

Eight-year-old Connor Foss, center gives a demonstration of how to pan for gold to Maddy Moyer, 6, right, and sister Anna Blake, left, at the Rocky Hop gold panning booth during last year’s Gold Rush Days festival in Dahlonega. This year’s festival is Oct. 20-21.

Dahlonega. 706-482-2707, facebook.com/ DahlonegaFarmersMarket.

Dahlonega Appalachian Jam, 2-5 p.m.

Saturdays through Oct. 13, Dahlonega Gold Museum, downtown Dahlonega.

Bluegrass, old-time string music. Musicians invited to join. Free. 706-482-2707, facebook.com/DahlonegaAppalachianJam.

September Sept. 7: Ugly Cousin opens for American Anodyne, Dahlonega First Friday Night Concert Series, 6:30 p.m., Hancock Park, downtown Dahlonega.

Free. 706-482-2707, facebook.com/ DahlonegaFirstFridayConcert.

Sept. 30: Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Bike Ride, Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce. cyclenorthgeorgia. com.

October Oct. 5: The David Brothers Band, Dahlonega First Friday Night Concert Series, 6:30 p.m., Hancock Park, downtown Dahlonega.

Free. 706-482-2707, facebook.com/ DahlonegaFirstFridayConcert.

Oct. 20-21: Gold Rush Days, Dahlonega square. Parade, children’s activities, fashion show, gold panning contest, wheelbarrow race, King and Queen Coronation, hog calling, buck dancing contest, gospel singing, live entertainment, wrist wrestling, food. www. dahlonegajaycees.com.

November Nov. 3-4: HemlockFest, annual benefit

RABUN COUNTY September Sept. 7: First Friday Fest, 6-8 p.m., Rock House Park, Main Street, Clayton. Free.

Music, food. Clayton Merchants & Business Association, 706-782-1520.

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October Oct. 6: First Friday Fest, 6-8 p.m., Rock House Park, Main Street, Clayton. Free.

Music, food. Clayton Merchants & Business Association, 706-782-1520.

Oct. 6: Downtown Clayton Sidewalk Artists Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clayton.

Clayton Merchants & Business Association, 706-782-1520.

Oct. 6: Foxfire Mountaineer Festival, 10 a.m.5 p.m., Rabun County Civic Center/Clayton City Hall Complex, Ga. 76 W., Clayton. Food, crafts, music, exhibits, demonstrations. $5 ($3 for those dressed in 1800s period costumes), free ages 5 and under, maximum $20 immediate family. 706-746-5828, www. foxfiremountaineer.org, www.foxfire.org.

November Nov. 22: Clayton Clucker’s Turkey Trot, “almost 5K” race, 9 a.m., Clayton. Clayton Merchants & Business Association, 706782-1520.

Nov. 23: Christmas in Downtown Clayton, 5-8 p.m. Clayton Merchants & Business Association, 706-782-1520.

TOWNS COUNTY September Sept. 29-30: “Summers last Kiss, An Affair with the Arts,” downtown Hiawassee square. www.summerslastkiss.com.

October Oct. 12-21: Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee.

Arts & crafts, demonstrations, concerts, flower show, fiddler’s convention. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. $5, music shows $10, under 10 free, parking $2. www. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.

November Nov. 9-11: Northeast Georgia Arts Tour, Habersham, Rabun, White & Towns counties. www.artstour.org Nov. 23-25: Holiday Arts & Craft Show, Brasstown Valley Resort, Young Harris. www.brasstownvalleyresort.com.

UNION COUNTY Ongoing Union County Farmer’s Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, 4-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Old Smokey Road off Weaver Road, Blairsville. Trash To Treasure Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through October. www. ucfarmersmarket.com, 706-439-6000. Free.

Misty Mountain Railroad tour, 2-3 p.m., 16 Misty Mountain Lane, Blairsville. www.

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Friday Night Concerts, 7 p.m. Fridays through October, Union County Court House, Blairsville. Free. 706-745-5493.

Summer Scavenger Hunt, Blairsville.

Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce, 706-745-5789, admin@ blairsvillechamber.com. Free.

Shape Note Singing, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Old Union County Courthouse on Square, Blairsville. www.unioncountyhistory.org.

September Sept. 1: SAAG 3D Art Exhibit, Southern Appalachian Artist Guild, The Art Center, Blue Ridge. www. southernappalachianartists.org.

Sept 1: Cruise-In On The Square, 4-8 p.m., Blairsville.

Sept. 7-8: Gun Show, 3-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Haralson Memorial Civic Center, 165 Welborn St., Blairsville. $5. 828557-1543, docwacholz@yahoo.com Sept. 8: The Art of Toneeke Runinwater Henderson, Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. www.blueridgearts.net. Free.

Sept. 8: BRMP National Juried Nature and Fine Art Photography Exhibit, opening reception 5-7 p.m. www. blueridgemountainphotographers.com, www.blueridgearts.net.

Sept. 8: Putts for Paws Golf Scramble & Dinner Extravaganza, noon, Butternut Creek Golf Course, 129 Union County Rec Road, Blairsville. Benefiting Castaway Critters Pet Rescue. $80 per player before Aug. 28, $85 afterward. www.castaway-critters.org, dawnburnett@yahoo.com, 706-745-9432.

Sept. 8: Mountain Music and Arts & Crafts Festival at Vogel State Park, Blairsville.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appalachian, bluegrass and gospel music, art and crafts, food. $2-$5, $5 parking. 706-745-2628, www.

GeorgiaStateParks.org.

Sept 14-16: Fall Plein Aire Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. www.blueridgearts.net.

Sept. 25: Misty Mountain Quilt Guild, 12:302 p.m. fourth Tuesday each month, First United Methodist Church of Union County, Blairsville. www.mistymountainquiltguild. org, 706-781-5237. Free.

October Oct. 3-4: Indian Summer Festival, Woody Gap School, Ga. 60, Suches. Clogging, auction, Mountain Rangers demonstration, music, archery, crafts, turkey shoot, food. $4, under 6 and parking free. Square dance with live band, 8 p.m. Saturday, school gym. $6 in advance, $8 at door. 706-747-2401, kltaylor08@windstream.net.

Oct. 6: S.A.F.E. Poker Run, 11 a.m., North Georgia Technical College Blairsville to Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawasee.

706-379-1901. mporter@safeservices.org,

www.safeservices.org. $20, $15 for extra rider, $10 extra poker hand.

Oct. 6: Casting Crowns Concert, with Kerrie Roberts, 7-10 p.m., Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. www.joyfullistening.com, thomas@joyfullistening.com. $20 to $65.

Oct. 13: Exhibit: The Art of Marsha H. Savage, Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. www.blueridgearts.net.

Oct. 13: Doug and Telisha Williams concert, Blue Ridge Community Theater. 706-6329223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater. com.

Oct. 13-14, 20-21: Sorghum Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Meeks Park, Blairsville.

Parade, contests, car show, crafts, demonstrations, food. sorghum.blairsville. com, blairsvillejaycees@gmail.com.

Oct. 20: SAAG National Juried Art Show, Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. www. blueridgearts.net.

Oct. 20: Fall Hoedown, noon-8-p.m. Vogel State Park, 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville. Food, cakewalk, hayrides, bonfire, dancing, trunk or treats, storytelling. $5 parking. 706-745-2628, www.Georgia StateParks.org.

Oct. 28: Northeast Georgia Harvest Run, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meeks Park, Ga. 515, Blairsville. 706-745-6343, www. northeastgeorgiarun.com. $10-$30.

November Nov. 17: Steel String Session Concert, Blue Ridge Community Theater. www. blueridgecommunitytheater.com, 706-6329223. $20.

Nov. 17-18: Mistletoe Market and Sugarplum Tea Room, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. North Georgia Technical College, 121 Meeks Ave., Blairsville. 706-896-0932, www. mtnregartscraftsguild.com.

Nov. 17: High School Gingerbread Competition, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Brasstown Valley Resort. www.brasstownvalley.com, 706-379-4606. Free.

Nov. 23-Dec. 9: “Over The River and Through The Woods,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Blue Ridge Community Theater. www.BlueRidgeCommunityTheater. com, 706-632-9223. $18, $9 students.

Nov. 30: North Georgia Chamber Symphony concert, 7 p.m. Old Courthouse on the Square, Blairsville. Seasonal music, singalong with Christmas music, Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto, Mahler’s Song of the Wayfarer Holst’s St. Paul’s Suite. 706-867-9444, northgeorgiachambersymphony.org.

December Dec. 1: Christmas On The Square, 1-6 p.m., downtown Blairsville. Living nativity at Mountain Life Museum and Historic Court House, pictures with Santa, parade. Free.

WHITE COUNTY Ongoing Seniors at the Center, noon first Tuesday each month. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., 706-8783300, www.snca.org. Potluck lunch and educational program with invitational speakers, Community Hall.

Contra Learn & Dance, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Community Hall. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. First and third Tuesdays each month. Music by the Cage Free String Band, Walter Daves Calling. $3, ages 12 and under free.

Simply Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m. monthly Saturdays, Community Hall. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. $5 adults; $3 ages 6-12, free under age 6.

Visiting Artist Series, weekends through mid-November, Unicoi State Park. 800-5739659.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series, 8 p.m. Saturdays through mid-November, Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659. Free, donations welcomed.

Swinging in the Vines Music Series, 2-5 p.m. monthly, Sautee-Nacoochee Vineyards. Complimentary wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, music. 706-878-0542.

Guest Artist Show and Reception, 5-7 p.m. first Saturday each month, GHAA Arts & Fine Craft Gallery, 706-892-1033.

Wine Song, monthly, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. 706-878-5522 Tour de la Cave and Barrel Sampling, monthly, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. $25.

706-878-5522.

September Sept. 1: Folk Pottery Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Historic Gym. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Sept. 1: Crush Fest 2012, Yonah Mountain Vineyards. Grape stomping, vineyard wagon tours, cave tours, wine tasting, food, live music. www.yonahmountainvineyards.com.

706-878-5522.

Sept. 7: Atlanta Pops Orchestra, 7 p.m., Sautee Nacoochee Community Association gym, 283 Ga. 255 N., 706-878-3300, www. snca.org. $30, $24 for members, $20 ages 12 and under.

Sept. 8: Second Saturdays, through October, Nacoochee Village, Habersham Winery. Arts & crafts, music, food, wine. 706-878-9463.

Sept. 13-Oct. 28: Oktoberfest, Helen.

Bavarian music, dancing, food, drinks. 706878-1908, 706-878-2181, www.helenga.org.

Sept. 15: Fall Fest, Babyland General, Cleveland. 706-865-2171 Sept. 15: Youth Fishing Days at Buck Shoals, 8 a.m.-noon, Smithgall Goods. Fish caught can be kept. Bring bait and rod. 706-8783087

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HARVEST | The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | Sunday, August 26, 2012 Sept. 15: Andy Offutt Irwin, 8 p.m., Center Theatre. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706878-3300, www.snca.org. $22, $16 for members.

Sept. 20: Open Stage Night, 7 p.m., Center Theatre. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee.

706-878-3300, www.snca.org. Musicians, singers, songwriters, writers and performers. No reservations required. Free, donations welcome.

Sept. 21: The Center Gallery: “Fiberfest” art exhibit. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706878-3300, www.snca.org. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 1-5 p.m.

Sundays. Artists’ reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Sept. 22.

Sept. 22: Community Contra Dance, 6:3011 p.m., Historic Gym. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Potluck dinner, lessons, dancing begins 8 p.m. $8 adults; $7 members, $4 students.

Sept. 22: Outdoor Adventure Day, Unicoi State Park. Fishing, canoeing, archery, BB gun and skeet shooting. 800-573-9659 Sept. 28-29: Sautee Jamboree, seventh annual two-day Music Festival, 5 p.m., Outdoor Stage. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Music, food. $50, $40 before Sept. 21, $30 Friday only.

Sept. 29: Simply Breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., Community Hall. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. $5 adults; $3 ages 6-12, free under age 6.

Sept. 29: Rivers Alive, Unicoi State Park.

800-573-9659.

Sept. 29: Agri-Fest/Country Market & Pottery Comes to Town, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Cleveland. 706-865-5356.

Sept. 29-30: Smithgall Women for the Woods II, 8 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday, Smithgall Woods. Archery, fishing, orienteering, camping,. 706-878-3087

October Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27: Hiking in Helen, 1 p.m.

Saturdays in October, Unicoi State Park Lodge. Pre-registration required. 800-5739659.

Oct. 13: Fall Celebration, noon-4 p.m., Smithgall Woods. Pioneer skills exhibits, hayrides, craft vendors, mountain music.

No registration required. 706-878-3087.

Oct. 18: Open Stage Night, 7 p.m., Center Theatre. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee.

Musicians, singers, songwriters, writers and performers. No reservations required.

Free, donations welcome. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Oct. 20-21: Lilies of the Valley Concert,

8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Center Theatre. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee.

706-878-3300, www.snca.org. $22, $16 members, $12 ages 12 and under.

Oct. 26-27: Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown & Fall Leaf Festival, Babyland General Hospital, 300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland.

5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday. Arts & crafts, food, kids zone, live entertainment, hospital tours. Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned professional contest. Free Friday, $5 Saturday, under age 10 free; barbecue samples for sale. www.cabbagepatchkids.com, www. hillbillyhogbbq.com, hja33@windstream. net, 706-809-0139.

Oct. 27: Halloween at Babyland, Babyland General, 300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland. 706865-2171, www.cabbagepatchkids.com.

Oct. 27: Folk Pottery Demonstration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Folk Pottery Museum. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706-878-3300, www. snca.org.

Oct. 27: Community Contra Dance, 6:30-11 p.m., Historic Gym. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. Potluck dinner, lessons, dancing begins 8 p.m. $8 adults; $7 members, $4 students. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Oct. 28: Sautee Supper Club, 6 p.m., Community Hall. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Oct. 30: Waltz Workshop, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Community Hall. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. $5.

Oct. 31: Tunk-or-Treat, 5:30 p.m., Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706-878-3300, www. snca.org.

November Nov. 9: The Center Gallery: “Holiday Showcase” Art Exhibit. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Artists’ reception, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10. 706-8783300, www.snca.org.

Nov. 9-11: Northeast Georgia 2012 Winter Arts Tour. www.artstour.org.

Nov. 10-11: Civil War Expo, Helen Riverside Park. Re-enactment, period villages, demonstrations and camps. aplatt0021@ aol.com.

Nov. 10: von Grey, 8 p.m., Center Theatre. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee.

706-878-3300, www.snca.org. $22; $16 members, $12 ages 12 and under.

Nov. 15: Open Stage Night, 7 p.m., Center Theatre. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee.

Musicians, singers, songwriters, writers.

No reservations required. Free, donations welcome. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Nov. 17: Appalachian Christmas, Babyland General, 300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland. 706865-2171, www.cabbagepatchkids.com.

Nov. 17: Folk Pottery Demonstration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Folk Pottery Museum. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706-878-3300, www. snca.org.

Nov. 17: Tellabration! Storytelling Event, 8 p.m., Center Theatre. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Nov. 21-Dec. 8: Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park. 800-573-9659 .

Nov. 23-Dec. 2: Christkindlmarkt, outdoor holiday market, Helen, 706-878-1908.

Nov. 23: Annual Lighting of the Village, 6 p.m., downtown Helen, 706-878-2181.

Nov. 24: Community Contra Dance, 6:3011 p.m., Historic Gym. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. Potluck dinner, lessons, dancing begins 8 p.m. $8 adults; $7 members, $4 students. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

December Dec. 1: Christmas at the Cabin, AfricanAmerican Heritage Site. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Dec. 1: Deck the Halls, Unicoi State Park.

Crafts, hayrides (weather permitting), a special meal in the park’s restaurant, music.

800-573-9659.

Dec. 1: Annual Christmas Parade, 2 p.m., downtown Helen. 706-878-2181.

Dec. 1: Annual Christmas in the Mountains Festival, 3-8 p.m., downtown Cleveland.

Parade, 7 p.m. Christmas characters, floats, vehicles, Santa, Christmas lights.

706-865-5356.

Dec. 1: Sautee Stars Children’s Theatre Performance, 8 p.m., Center Theatre.

Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706878-3300, www.snca.org.

Dec. 14-16: Community Chorale Concert, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Center Theatre. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. $14, $8 members, $4 ages 12 and under.

Dec. 20: Open Stage Night, 7 p.m., Center Theatre. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee.

Musicians, singers, songwriters, writers.

No reservations required. Free, donations welcome. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Dec. 29: Community Contra Dance, 6:3011 p.m., Sautee Nacoochee Community Association gym, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee.

Potluck dinner, lessons, dancing begins 8 p.m. $8 adults; $7 members, $4 students.

706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

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