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Sadly, Inside AC Magazine has lost a staff member. Xena, our Director of Communications (barking of announcements) has crossed The Rainbow Bridge. She was a loyal employee for 16 years and never missed even one day of work. Stubborn as she was, Xena approached each day and every task with enthusiasm, determination and humor. Always by my side and at the ready, she never refused any job I asked of her no matter how difficult, odd or insane. Xena was one tough cookie, and she will be missed. I know right now she would be barking orders from the stairs for me to “get to work,” so here I go. August is the time to grab onto the last bit summer. Before the kids go back to school, we take our family vacations, visit friends, rent that lake or beach house and generally kick back and relax. I’ve been asking myself lately, where does one go for a vacation if you already live here– where everyone else comes for their vacation? As example, my best friend and her two Border Collies are visiting this month and then my Mom with her Chesapeake Bay Retriever will be here for a couple of weeks, and then some motorcycling friends will be coming through from Deal’s Gap. So it looks like I’ll be taking my vacation right here! I’ll be going to a USDAA dog trial in Canton with Karen and her BCs, then kayaking down the river with my Mom and after that a long weekend sportbike ride through the Smokey Mountains with my friend Super Sarah. Not a bad way to end the summer. Ok– now let’s get ready for Fall! With plenty of rainfall the last few months, the fall foliage should be spectacular this year, so let’s get out and enjoy it. In this issue you’ll find our annual list of the many festivals and events across north Georgia. Under crisp blue skies and blazing fall colors you’ll find something for everyone: the Georgia Apple Festival, u-pick apples and pumpkins, mountain heritage festivals; blues, folk, bluegrass and rock music; Fall Arts in the Park, ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, tour the largest open pit marble quarry, pan for gold, visit a petting farm, build a scarecrow, see animals (including llamas!) wearing costumes, go trick-or-treating. Whatever you do, don’t let this marvelous time of year slip by without experiencing fall in all its glory. And then get ready for the Holidays! Our next issue will bring you the most complete list of events for the Holiday Season. Visit our quaint downtown areas for holiday shopping, great dining, music and art. Each town has their own Holiday festival of lights that you won’t want to miss– and don’t forget to make a date with Santa and his Elves. Cheers!
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Restaurant Spotlight, Mucho Caliente The Best Authentic Mexican Cuisine Pickens County CARES Lending a Hand to Those in Need Since 1997
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It's a Scarecrow Invasion They spooky, They're Scary, They're Unbelievable!
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Celebrate Autumn with the Best Porches and Patios Creating a Timeless Oasis
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Squash, Tomatoes and Zucchini, Oh My! New Recipes for Your Garden Abundance
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It's Time for Fall Ya' All Your Guide to North Georgia's Best Fall Festivals
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As an independent charitable 501(c) 3 organization, CARES serves Pickens County residents who are down on their luck. Illness, accident, family abandonment, home fires, job loss, hunger, a down economy, or any unexpected misfortune can happen to anyone. And the volunteers at CARES are at the ready to extend a big hand to help. CARES’ roots reach back to 1997, when members of The Episcopal Church of the Holy Family wanted to help the less fortunate in Pickens County. That ministry to others, which initially provided pantry items only, expanded to helping with financial 8
Executive Director Larry Starr, along with 17 board members keep CARES moving forward to aid Pickens County residents growing need. Over 200 families are served each week through the Atlanta Food Bank, local donations and holiday food drives.
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aid and soon engaged communitywide support that now includes other denominations, local businesses and civic organizations in helping the unfortunate. In 2004, under the umbrella of the Community Assistance Resources and Emergency Services for Pickens County, it took on the acronym of CARES. CARES became incorporated by the state of Georgia as an independent entity separate from the church and hired its first Executive Director. CARES is now overseen by a Board of Directors with 17 current members, reflecting a broad professional spectrum within the August/September/October 2013
Indispensable volunteers sort and shelve food. Top Left: Lorene Ballew stocks the shelves. Top Right: Amos from the Timothy House helps with the heavy lifting. Left: Amy Boul, Sharron McKay and Blake Childers sort perishables. Above Right: Kathy Bostick unpacks the goods. .
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basic food supplies for the family’s size. Products vary from week to week, and when available, non-food items such as toiletries and diapers are also provided. Currently 75% of food items come from the Atlanta Food Bank, with 25% coming from local businesses and food drives. Last year the food bank contributed about 423 thousand pounds of food goods to CARES! Financial assistance is considered on a case-by-case basis. Because CARES relies almost entirely upon donations and grants, the amount on hand is a determining factor whether aid can be provided. Clients that receive financial assistance are asked to volunteer at the
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Security card, recent school report card, documentation of disability with adults, etc. 4. Names of creditors, medical or prescription charges, etc. Other services offered by CARES include a Transportation and Childcare Program for clients desiring to obtain a GED or continue with post-secondary education to earn a degree and the Back to School Program which will provide packages of school supplies and gift cards to 147 children this year. CARES is also involved in the Weekend Snack Program whereby needy elementary school kids get weekend snacks during the school year. While all help provided to those who apply is free– there is never a charge for services– recipients must live in Pickens County and must demonstrate a true need for help. Organizations such as CARES can’t exist without an army of volunteers. Currently, it takes at least 100 volunteers weekly to make CARES “go!” With a minimum of 200 families who need assistance every week, the need for more volunteers is evident. And needs will grow rather than diminish, due to population growth. Pickens County residential base is currently 30,000, with an expected upshot to 75,000 in the next seven years. Volunteers are as valuable as gold to CARES and are always needed to continue this outstanding community resource. Peige Payne, Administrative Assistant notes, “About 15 percent of CARES clients return to serve as volunteers and some long-term volunteers are also clients. Many of the grateful clients tell us that because of CARES assistance by food, finances, or education, they were able to get back on their feet and get to a much better place in life.” Payne also notes one volunteer has been with the program since 1997, “Kay Cook. She is our one charter member from June 1997. She still fills orders on Fridays.” Might you, the reader, consider volunteering? Executive Director, Larry Starr would love to interview you.
Here are some volunteer positions to consider: delivery truck drivers, greeters, shoppers, stockers, counselors, data entry, etc. And donated items such as diapers, personal care items like shampoo, toilet paper, cleaning items such as laundry and dish detergent, plus cooking oil, peanut butter, commercially canned goods, as well as money donations are always needed. No donation of time, food, or money is too small! We are a charitable organization so donations are fully tax deductible! AC CARES continues to grow in the service and support that it provides, and will continue to be a vital resource for residents of Pickens County. To volunteer, make a donation or for further information please contact: CARES Community Assistance Resources and Emergency Services 89 Cares Drive / PO Box 1342 Jasper, GA 30143 706. 253. 4777 Hours: Monday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - NOON (New Clients) Friday 8:30 AM - NOON
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North Georgia is considered the heart of two of “what now?” I remembered to pull southeast whitewater by many paddlers. the loop on the skirt and swim out and up! From the lazy river experience to class VI Being upside down in class III rapids wedged rapids, this region of Southern Appalachia in a tiny boat was quite an experience. So has something for everyone. much so, in fact, I have not been in a playPrior to moving to Blue Ridge, I had only boat since! experienced class I & II size rapids a few times in a canoe or kayak. Tackling a real Get Up Stand Up rapid was always something that I wanted One of the biggest complaints I have to try, so an expert level kayaker and a good about kayaking is the discomfort that I friend of mine Dan, agreed to give me a experience in my lower back. Years of road lesson on the upper Toccoa. and mountain bike racing left me with The Toccoa River is best known as one chronically tight hamstrings and hips. Whitewater expert Tilghman of North Georgia’s premier trout fishing A relatively new water sport growing in demonstrates SUP technique. rivers. However, the Upper Toccoa has a few popularity is known as Stand Up Paddling class I & II sized rapids and for the most (SUP for short). “SUP’ing” has been part is considered a beginner friendly paddle– with the one extremely popular on beaches and lakes, but has more exception being the curling class III drop– that can be seen recently become a sport in the whitewater realm. Since I am from Aska Road. We decided to put in off of Old Dial Road new to stand up paddling, I decided to call the local expert, and take out in Lake Blue Ridge which, according to Dan, Chris Tilghman and ask him some questions regarding this would be about an hour and a half trip, which I assumed new aspect of the sport. would be a piece of cake. Chris is the owner of Surf Blue Ridge, has over two As Dan covered the basic safety issues, I decided to try decades of experience surfing the globe, and has brought his out my “play-boat” for size. I’m not a very big guy, about experience and knowledge to the north Georgia Mountains 5’9” 160, so I felt like a sardine in that thing. As I tried to to introduce this region to the fastest growing water sport on put on the “spray skirt,” which is water tight I might add, I the planet– stand up paddle boarding. got a cramp in my back. At that point my enthusiasm was I had a chance to ask Chris some questions about SUPing beginning to wain, so I focused on the beautiful weather and and here is what I found out: the sounds of the river while Dan got himself situated. Q: What do you like about stand up over traditional As soon as we got in the water I realized that these boats kayaking? are not the most stable of vessels, however I managed to get A: Stand up is easier on the lower back, provides a better comfortable and stay upright relatively quickly. As we got vantage point over sitting, and engages the entire body, closer to the class III rapid we passed several folks enjoying including the core, making it a better full body workout. a float on the river in tubes. Equipped with a specialized life Q: Name your top five whitewater rivers in the region for jacket and carbon fiber helmet, I felt a little over-dressed to say stand up paddling from easiest to hardest. the least. That thought quickly evaporated as we approached A: Easiest is the Lower Toccoa, then the Cartecay, Upper the big rapid and I could feel the water pounding below. Toccoa and Nantahala, with the Ocoee being the most Suddenly, I was glad to have the appropriate safety gear! difficult for SUPing. Dan had been giving me pointers the whole way down the Q: Have you ever used your board as a platform for river and as we got close to the rapid, I slowed down to watch fishing? him go first. Of course he made it look easy, so I went for it, A: Absolutely! Standup boards allow you better vision for only to suddenly find myself upside-down. After a second or spotting fish, and it’s a great way to approach fish without spooking them. There are many accessories available as well, including boards specifically designed just for fishing.
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Build your Scarecrow right here, at Mountain Ridge Garden Center!
The Scarecrows are Coming
it's an Invasion! This October Let the scarecrows be the beginning of all your fall fun adventures in the North Georgia Mountains
Every October a strange phenomenon takes place throughout north Georgia. It’s spooky, it’s scary, it’s unbelievable– it’s the Scarecrow Invasion! This fall once again our local downtown communities will be “invaded” by hundreds of creative and imaginative scarecrows. Whether you want to join in the fun and build your own or just walk around town and marvel at the many inventive scarecrows being displayed, you won’t want to miss this annual invasion. Each town has it’s own take on the scarecrow invasion, so be sure to visit them all! 14
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Local businesses are encouraged to design and build a scarecrow that represents their business in some way. There are very few limitations to what can be created– the only rule is that all scarecrows must be family-friendly, no scary scarecrows allowed! This event is sponsored by The City of Blue Ridge and three winners will be awarded trophies for their creativity. The City of Blue Ridge has grown tremendously within the last few years and the City's event coordinator, Sally Smith says,
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“we wanted to bring new events into our exciting little town and with the business community’s overwhelming participation and creative scarecrows, we look forward to seeing this event for many years to come.” Scarecrows are displayed around Blue Ridge for the entire month of October. Winners are announced on October 12th at the Annual Fall Fest, so come on out and enjoy local arts, crafts, food and fun– and scarecrows of course! For more information contact the City of Blue Ridge 706. 632. 2091 or visit www. cityofblueridgega.gov. You may also August/September/October 2013
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Visitors and Ellijay locals come together to create more than 300 themed scarecrows for the annual “Scarecrow Invasion.” Scarecrows decorate the streets of Ellijay between October 1st-31st providing a festive and fun attraction designed to bring smiles to spectators of all ages. Local businesses and the community of Ellijay work with the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce to make this event possible each year and Mountain Ridge Garden Shop on River Street has been an integral partner from the beginning. Anyone can visit the garden shop and build a scarecrow to keep for themselves, or to participate in the Invasion! School groups, clubs, individuals, and families are all welcome to build their
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own scarecrows. To learn how to build a scarecrow, Penney Trentman and her crew at Mountain Ridge Garden Shop hold a scarecrow-building workshop that teaches customers how to make a scarecrow from start to finish. Ace Hardware in Ellijay provides the workshop with hay, twine, posts, and other necessary supplies available at reasonable prices– making Scarecrows affordable for everyone– all you need to bring are your scarecrow’s clothes! With prices starting at $5.00 for a small scarecrow, it’s easy to build enough for both your home and business. Thanks to the United Community Bank, the Mountain Ridge Garden shop is able to accommodate larger crowds, rain or shine. The Garden Shop also carries fall décor to put around the scarecrows, such as, corn stalks, colorful hard www.acmagazine.org
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mums, Indian corn and pumpkins. Come see the creativity that Ellijay comes up with each year! The scarecrow invaders will be up the entire month of October for everyone to enjoy. There is so much to do and see in Ellijay during the fall season. Let the scarecrows be the beginning of all your fall fun adventures in the North Georgia Mountains. Mountain Ridge Garden Shop’s annual scarecrow building workshop opens Wednesday September 25th and runs through October 5th, 9am to 5pm. Reservations are recommended for large groups. Contact Mountain Ridge Garden Shop, 746 River Street Ellijay, GA 30540. Call 706. 698. 2815 or visit www.mountainridgegardenshop.com. For more information contact the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce at 706. 635. 7400 or visit www.gilmerchamber.com
Jasper
Take a break from your leaf-peeping this October and visit downtown Jasper to check out “Boo Who?” – Jasper’s first scarecrow invasion sponsored by Burnt Mountain Trading Company. All kinds of creative scarecrows will be on display along Church, Mark Whitfield, & Richard Streets. Stroll through downtown taking in the crisp fall air and enjoy the wonderful shops and August/September/October 2013
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dining establishments as you experience the inventive scarecrows up close and personal. Want to be part of the fun and make your very own scarecrow? Boo Who? is open to everyone– businesses, groups, school classes and individuals. The entry fee is $5 per scarecrow and scarecrows must be delivered to Burnt Mountain Trading Company on September 29 & 30. The entry fee is applied to cash prizes that will be awarded for the 3 most creative submissions, so the more entries, the more you can win! Application deadline for participation is September 24th. Applications to participate in Boo Who! can be found at www. Burntmountaintrading.com or at these local businesses: Burnt Mountain Trading Company, VanGoghs Hideaway, and CoCo’s Cottage on Main Street. So to complete your scarecrow invasion tour, make sure that Downtown Jasper is on your list! For more information call Burnt Mountain Trading Company at 706. 253. 6955 or visit wwwburntmountaintrading.com.
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Starting the last week in September, Woodstock gets ready for it’s annual Scarecrow Parade. Many different types of scarecrows are up and down Main
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Street and all around town, remaining on display through the whole month of October. Residents and businesses are asked to join in on the fun creating create some of the best scarecrows to rival any of our surrounding cities. Anyone can participate either by building a scarecrow or by voting for your favorites, the entry fee is twenty dollars and a vote cost a dollar. Votes are added up at the end of the month and three winners are selected with all proceeds donated to the Elm Street Cultural Village, one of the cities finest assets for the arts. Rules are simple just be creative! Some of the scarecrows are whimsical and fun, and others are scary, all playing their part to make Woodstock a must see scarecrow destination. We expect this season to be even bigger and better so be sure to make Woodstock a place to visit this fall. Come out to enjoy the scarecrows, explore our eclectic shops, and dine in our many great restaurants. You know, scarecrows like to play hide and seek so beware, you never know where a scarecrow could be hiding. BOO! For more information or to participate in the Woodstock’s Scarecrow Invasion, contact the Diane Geeslin at dgeeslin@bellsouth.net or visit www.whatsupwoodstock.com AC
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Outdoor Living Porch & Patio AND
Lakota Cove Bring you the Best of Year-Round Casual Living In the south, outdoor entertaining and living spaces have always been the place for enjoying time with family and friends. Whether it’s the porch, patio or balcony, no other room in the house is more important, except perhaps the kitchen. There’s nothing better than hours spent sipping iced tea or lemonade in the heat of the afternoon on the porch, or casual evening suppers with friends sharing fresh summer fare and fine wine while listening to a symphony of nighttime creatures, set against a moonlit sky. Even the most simple porch or patio can be transformed into a year-round oasis with the right choice of enclosure materials and timeless, durable furnishings. Enclosing and decorating your outdoor space will undoubtedly add value to your home, but more importantly it will give you more time to spend with loved ones and enjoy your favorite space where the inside meets the outdoor world. There is an art to casual living that we Southerners WORDS: Blue Ridge Media Group & Lakota Left: The ever-retro SwanCove Drive-In marquis has been announcing Photos: Kilpo Photography features for Peter decades. Top: Kathleen Setser shows of their pristine 1955 Chevy which will be Porch Enclosure: Porch & patio featured in the upcomingOutdoor DreamWorksliving production. Design and Décor: Lakota Cove Above: Long gone are the outdoor speakers that used to hang on our car door windows. August/September/October 2013
have certainly perfected. Owners Julie Heinsman of Outdoor Living Porch and Patio and Linda Magness from Lakota Cove have teamed together to offer you the best of the best. Experts in their field, they know that real living in north Georgia takes place on the porch!
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Outdoor Living Porch & Patio Cherished by homeowners throughout the South, the screened porch is one of those home features everyone wants but few actually enjoy year-round. While the mild winters may have found many people using their porches, patios and balconies in January, chances are few folks will enjoy those spaces when March and April dust this region in thick layers of yellow pollen. By June, the heat and mosquitoes return, sometimes plaguing residents right through early October. You love your outdoor spaces so why not get more of what you crave? Your porch, patio, deck, gazebo or pool is there for a reason. You love that touch of outdoor living. If the cost of enclosing your outdoor space with custom fitted traditional insulated glass has been prohibitive, then perhaps you should consider another option. Eze-Breeze® vinyl sliding panels are a fraction of the cost of glass and will easily transform your porch into a beautiful, three-season living space reducing the amount of time you spend cleaning your porch and maximizing the amount of time you spend enjoying it. Many people don’t use their porches in the spring because of the blankets of pollen that have to be cleaned off each time they go on their porch. Eze-Breeze® panels can be kept closed to keep that pollen outside where it belongs and opened when you want to enjoy time on your porch, no need to clean the furniture first. Too windy, cool or rainy to enjoy your porch– 20
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Above Left: 3-Panel Vertical Sliders Left: 4-Panel Vertical Sliders with Architectural Fixed Panels above Top: Horizontal Sliding Panels Above: 4-Panel Vertical Sliders
just slide the panels closed and gain more personal space or create a great overflow area for entertaining. Of course, some of you are wondering what the heck is Eze-Breeze®? It’s not glass. It’s a 10-mil thick vinyl glazing that is permanently attached to an aluminum frame and custom made to fit the existing openings on your screened porch or patio. A variety of styles offer the option of opening the panels to achieve as little or as much ventilation as you want and there are four frame color options to chose from to August/September/October 2013
compliment your home. These unique flexible vinyl panels– that have the appearance of glass without the weight or cost– are durable, lightweight and rugged. The vinyl has “memory” and is incredibly resilient – the panel resists tearing on impact – you can kick or punch the panel and it will return to its original form, which is a great safety consideration if you have kids or dogs and especially if you live on a golf course. Plus the vinyl glazing, which won’t ever get cloudy or discolored, provides UV protection from summer sun and changeable weather therefore protecting your furnishings. Panels are constructed using quality materials and exacting standards and boast a lifetime warranty on the aluminum frames. For easy cleaning, the Eze-Breeze® panels tilt in, and if needed, the vinyl can be easily and inexpensively replaced if cut or damaged. Panels can be raised or lowered effortlessly to open up three quarters of the window area, or they can be easily removed and stored for the season, leaving screens in place. The clean lines and the classic style of Eze-Breeze® sliding panels result in an attractive, valuable compliment to your home. Contact Julie Heinsman Outdoor Living Porch & Patio P.O. Box 267 Marble Hill, GA 30148-0267 Office: 770-894-4579 Cell: 404-550-0270 Website: www.myenclosedporch.com
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Lakota Cove Designs & Furnishes Outdoor Living Spaces When moving to the mountains, the most important living space must be the family porch. As you enjoy your open or screened porch, you begin to discover the elements of the mountains! Rain, sleet, or snow can take away valuable time with your family. Enclosing your porch can add months of added enjoyment and protection for your furnishings! The porches decorated by Lakota Cove showcase wonderful fireplaces, sofas, chairs, rockers, outdoor furniture, lighting and rugs. With an enclosed porch, we can now add furniture that allows you to entertain all year long. Your family can relax, sit back enjoy the fire, drink hot chocolate and talk about old times forever. How your home looks on the outside reflects on how it looks on the inside, and the perfect way to spruce up your porch is with outdoor lighting. Lakota Cove is here to help! Using an outdoor wall sconce, ceiling fixture, post lighting, landscape lighting and even an outdoor ceiling fan can really do wonders for the overall look and feel of your porch decor. Look for lighting that is coded for outdoor use with features such as fish, bear, deer, leaves, or pine cones to add to the feeling of nature. There also are fabulous lamps in slate and copper for that more elegant appearance or how about a twig chandelier or a willow lamp? Furniture When choosing outdoor furniture it is always best in the mountains to choose durable, high quality furniture. Your 22
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porch becomes your morning coffee space, conversation area, entertaining center, dining room, and cocktail room. Outdoor spaces that are enclosed, allow you to protect your furniture for years to come. A Lakota Cove favorite is to showcase a great coffee table! We carry wonderful slabs of wood with great twigged bases that will make your porch spectacular. DÊcor Outdoor art is a favorite here at Lakota Cove. Our newest artist actually paints on old barn wood and tin so that her art can be displayed on porches and outdoor settings. There is also an artist who does outdoor safe photography that captures your favorite scenes in the area. As you decorate your porch, don’t forget planters with beautiful flowers. Old wheels, pots, chairs, tools, logs, or canoes are just some ideas. Fix a cart with some of your favorite items such as books, an ice bucket, an appetizer
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Above Left: A comfortable conversation porch. Left: Reading area on the sleeping porch. Top: Gathering porch for family fun! Above: Everyone would love a sleeping porch.
dish and coffee cups. Place your favorite bear carving in the corner! If this collection honors you, it will fascinate your guests as well. Bringing the Outdoors Inside Most importantly your porch should be an extension of your home. When you walk into your home, your porch setting should have the colors, stains, and fabrics that make your actual living space look larger. Trying to make it look too “porchy� is no longer in style but creating a new living space is! Your eye should be able to blend both living room and porch in one vision. For instance, a living room with leathers August/September/October 2013
in browns, and accented in reds could be designed with rustic barn wood end tables and coffee tables. The porch would have a slight plaid with the same colors and accented with browns and reds to pick up the living room tones. A great idea would be to pick up the barn wood tones on the porch in the coffee table or cart. We also love the idea of an Outdoor Mountain Sleeping porch! The vision of an old barn wood bed with a comfortable mattress and bright colored bedding makes your porch a haven. Add a favorite rocking chair, your favorite book, and light candles everywhere! An outdoor rug can add rich color that blends with nature. Outdoor rugs these days come in sleek and durable designs in a wide variety of styles, all crafted to last come rain or shine! One of the main reasons to move to the mountains is to enjoy your porch year round and create a lifestyle that is yours and yours alone. Lakota Cove offers many choices of unique porch furniture, porch art, dinnerware, lighting, rugs and pottery. We guarantee a porch that will be one that you will enjoy for years to come! AC Contact Linda Magness Lakota Cove, Elegant Mountain Furnishings 230 Old Mill White Road Extension Jasper, GA 30143 Office: 770. 893. 3495 Website: www.lakotacove.com To contact Peter Kilpo Photography or to view his portfolio, please visit: www.petterin.smugmug.com
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Bill Dealy is a wood artisan. The business that he and his wife Linda created: Kawonu Crafts, Ltd., satisfies the senses for those who appreciate visual art, especially that which is rendered to replicate nature. Bill strives to create the finest of carved/ handcrafted waterfowl and shorebird decoys his specialty. Aptly, Kawonu, is the Cherokee word for duck. Bill came by his craft naturally, enjoying many outdoor activities as a youth with his father, grandfather, and uncle such as hiking, camping, crabbing, hunting and scuba diving. These experiences in nature instilled an appreciation of nature’s beauty that led him as an adult into the avocation of landscape and wildlife photography. His photography work brought accolades from Photographer’s Forum Magazine, with his work touted as some of the best in America.
However, it was his wife’s desire to obtain a duck decoy for their home mantel that led him to peruse antique shops. That search prompted him to seek out information about the history of North American decoy making. Subsequently, his research birthed the desire to try his hand at decoy making.
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In 1981 Kawonu Crafts, Ltd. was born and more than 500 of his works have been created to date. Bill’s duck decoys result from hours of painstaking attention to details, a carry-over from his photographer’s eye, to capture the authenticity of nature. He makes both decoy (floating lures) and stick-ups (land lures). Each decoy’s head and body is turned from northern white or Virginia pine on a duplicating or reproduction lathe. The rough bird is then sculptured, using hand carving and texturing tools drawn, painted and finished to replicate a weathered 19th century lure. This process involves wood burning, painting, sanding, staining, and re-sanding. These works of art are hand-fashioned according to type, color, and place of origin. If you call Bill a perfectionist, that’s what he wants his work to reflect, a decoy that’s as true to life as possible. He says of his work, “My decoys are simply blocks of wood that have been turned and fashioned into functional art.” Each decoy goes through a “pimitizing” process, which is antiquing www.acmagazine.org
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Above Left: Artistic piece, Aerial Games. Above Right: Pintails rigged for the hunt. Right: Old Squaw Decoy.
the duck to look like a replica of the kind that were mass produced during the battery shooting days. Each bird requires anywhere from 10 to 20 hours of exquisitely detailed work. Over the years, Bill muses that his work has become “pure, rustic and, distinctive.” He notes, “My personal inspiration comes from the work of the old masters, particularly from the midAtlantic area, Maryland, Virginia, and the Carolinas. While I don’t try to copy or duplicate their work, I hope that my customers see that my work replicates the style, the art of those who were the real artists.” His wife, Linda, researches the background of each particular bird, as well as the care of the decoy. This information is printed in a packet that is provided with every bird. Each numbered decoy is set on a stand and signed. Thus, a treasured piece of art is created. The Dealys, who live in Jasper, Georgia declare, “We love our ducks!” Yet through all their team laboring to create decoys and correct information about them, the Dealys want their ducks to honor the heritage of the original decoyers, the native Americans. They realize that by so doing, the August/September/October 2013
KANOWU CRAFTS FALL SCHEDULE August 31 & September 1 The Cashiers Rotary’s Art Show in Cashiers, NC. September 21 & 22 The Creative Art Guild’s Festival of Art in Dalton, GA. Three artistic pieces chosen for the juried indoors exhibit) and a display in the outside open exhibit. October 5 & 6 The J.C. Campbell Folk Art School’s Fall Festival in Brasstown, NC. October 12 & 13 The Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association’s Fall Art in the Park in Blue Ridge, GA. November 2 & 3 • The Chastain Park Fall Art Festival in Atlanta. November 23 through January 10 The Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association’s Holiday Show.
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decoys will be all the more valued. Looking back into history reveals that decoys were originally made for personal use. Mass production came about during the mid-19th century and into the 20th century, when battery shooting was common. In fact, Bill’s decoys are shot with lowland pellets to provide an even further realistic feel to the ducks. As a member of the Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association, Southern Appalachian Artist Guild, Sharptop Arts Association, Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association, and Ducks Unlimited, Bill’s artistry is displayed at fine art and crafts shows and galleries through the southeastern United States, as well as locally at the Art Galleries on Main at Blue Ridgeand the Gilmer Arts Gallery in Ellijay, as well as on Bill’s website: KawonuCraftsLtd.com. For the art lover who desires to find a piece of art that will last for generations, one that will undoubtedly be added to the buyer’s estate, Bill Dealy’s decoys add singular beauty to any size home or office. AC Contact: KawonuCraftsLtd. at 706. 692. 7481 or by email, Bill@decorativeduckdecoys,com
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Loving Abundance Summer Gardens yield more than sustenance
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With the end of summer fast approaching our dear gardens are producing an avalanche of fresh veggies, some of the most common being tomatoes, squash and zucchini. After you've made stir-fry entrees and countless loaves of zucchini bread, you may find yourself stretching for ideas for how to use up the continuing harvest. What do we do with bumper crops of produce that arrive all at once? One solution is to drop off bags of vegetables on your neighbor’s doorstep- or maybe you are the lucky recipient of such bounty? Another is to preserve the vegetables for the cold days and months ahead. If you’re not into canning and are still looking for a few more creative ways to take advantage of abundant summer produce, Inside Appalachian Country magazine is here to help. Here are four easy summer recipes with a new twist on three of our garden favorites.
Savory Tomato Pie
Homegrown tomatoes and garden fresh basil make this dish a summer favorite. If you want to take it up a notch, you can caramelize the onions while prepping the other ingredients.
Grilled Summer Squash Cheese Spirals
These simple appetizers bring a fresh, new twist to favorites from the garden. Ingredients 4 summer squash, sliced lengthwise 1/8 inch thick 5 ounces herbed cheese spread Chopped fresh herb, for garnish Preparation 1.Thinly slice squash lengthwise; brush lightly with olive oil, salt and black pepper to taste. roll them up like a cigar, starting at one end slice the "cigar" crosswise in thin slices. Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pie shell in oven and cook for 8-10 minutes or longer until lightly golden. If you are starting with a frozen crust, you'll need to cook it a little longer. If you are using a homemade crust, freeze the crust first, then line the crust with aluminum foil and pre-bake it for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
Ingredients 1 9-inch pie shell, homemade or prepared 1/2 yellow or red onion, chopped, 1 whole onion if caramelized 3-4 tomatoes, cut in half horizontally, squeezed to remove excess juice, roughly chopped, to yield approximately 3 cups chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup sliced basil (about 8 leaves)* 2 cups grated cheese (combination of sharp cheddar and Monterrey Jack, or Gruyere or Mozzarella) 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon (or more to taste) of Louisiana Hot Sauce (or your favorite) Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2. Squeeze as much moisture as you can out of the chopped tomatoes, using either paper towels, a clean dish towel, or a potato ricer.
*To slice basil, chiffonade them by stacking the leaves on top of each other,
5. Place in oven and bake until browned and bubbly, anywhere from 25 to 45 minutes.
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3. Sprinkle the bottom of the precooked pie shell with chopped onion. Spread the chopped tomatoes over the onions. Sprinkle the sliced basil over the tomatoes. 4. In a medium bowl, mix together the grated cheese, mayonnaise, Tabasco, a sprinkling of salt and freshly ground black pepper. The mixture should be the consistency of a gooey snow ball. Spread the cheese mixture over the tomatoes.
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2. Grill over high heat until well marked on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes. 3. Spread each with herbed cheese. 4. Roll up, secure with toothpick and top with fresh herb.
Grilled Zucchini Pesto Spirals
Another variation on a theme, these spiral appetizers will add some color to the table. Combine with Summer Squash Spirals for a festive plate. Ingredients 1 cup basil leaves 1 small garlic clove 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 1/2 cup olive oil 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and black pepper, to taste 6 zucchini Olive oil Pesto The pesto should be very thick. 1. Combine basil leaves, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor; pulse until well-blended. 2. Gradually pour in 1/2 cup olive oil and Parmesan cheese; pulse again. 3. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper, as desired.
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Zucchini Spirals 1.Thinly slice zucchini lengthwise; brush lightly with olive oil, salt and black pepper to taste. 2. Grill until marked on both sides and tender, about 1 minute per side. Remove and cool. 3.Spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto on 1 side of each grilled zucchini slice; roll up and secure with a toothpick.
Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
substitute almond milk, if desired) 2 tablespoons butter (may substitute coconut or vegetable oil, if desired) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds (optional) Brownie Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 pan. 2. In blender or food processor, puree zucchini, oil, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla. Set aside.
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3. In large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
Brownie Ingredients 2 cups chopped raw zucchini 1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil, or melted butter 1/2 cup low fat yogurt, regular or Greek 1-1/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt
4. Add pureed wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until moist throughout.
Frosting Ingredients 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup canned evaporated milk (may
Frosting Preparation 1. Combine chocolate chips, evaporated milk, butter (or oil) and vanilla in microwave-proof bowl. 2. Microwave
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5.Pour into greased pan, spread evenly, and bake for 20-25 minutes until toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. 6. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack. Cool for 20-25 minutes and frost while still warm.
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on full power for 30-40 seconds. Remove and whisk until chocolate chips melt in and mixture is smooth (return to microwave for a few seconds if necessary). 3. Add powdered sugar and continue whisking until smooth. 4. Spread evenly over brownies while they are still slightly warm. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired. Brownies may be left unfrosted, if preferred. Dust the top lightly with powdered sugar for a prettier appearance. Frosted or unfrosted brownies may be covered and frozen. Remove cover as they thaw to prevent condensation from forming and making the frosting soggy. AC DID YOU KNOW THAT ALL AC MAG RECIPES ARE ON OUR WEBSITE? www.acmagazine.org Update from Last Issue: Chef Janie's Farm Table Restaurant Has Moved! Corner Stone Café. Ellijay. Mon, Thurs – Sat 5-8pm, Sun 4–7pm. Call Chef Janie Hayden 770-855-3754 for reservations. BYOB.
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THE BEST FALL FESTIVALS & EVENTS IN NORTH GEORGIA
Everyone enjoys the tractor ride out to pick apples at The Red Apple Barn!
Welcome to the most complete list of festivals and events in north Georgia! There’s surely more to do this fall than humanly possible and we’re certain there’s something here for everyone. While every attempt has been made to provide accurate event listings, we urge you to confirm the information provided before making travel plans. With that said, come and see all that north Georgia has to offer this fall season!
Kiwanis Rodeo
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August 16, Cleveland Prepare to be creative and have fun. Learn about and create enrichment for the animals, then you get to watch and see what the animals do with their new treats and toys. Bring items to create enrichment and get a $5 off coupon for future visits. Friday 3-7 pm. Tour times are 4 and 6. Cost: $25,includes petting zoo, baby animal meet and greet, enrichment creating and Guided Wildlife Walk to give out enrichment! Reservations required. Contact North Georgia Zoo at 706. 348. 7279 or visit our web site at www.myfavoritezoo.com
August 6 – October 31, Potts Mountain Enjoy the festival atmosphere where vendors will be selling fresh vegetables, plants, fruits, homemade cheeses, coffee, breads, fresh seafood, sausages, lamb, beef, fried pies, pottery, can goods, baskets, jewelry, mushrooms, honey, soaps, pastries, glass painted vases and hats. Market is open from 9 am – noon every Saturday through October at their new location, Potts Mountain, off Steve Tate Highway. For more information and directions call 770. 893. 2733, 866. 244. 2266 or visit www.bigcanoe.com 32
August 16 -17, Kiwanis Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge 16th Annual Western rodeo event with bull riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bareback, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and special events. Food and fun for all, 8 p.m. Gates open early. Advance tickets available August 1st at United Community Bank (Blue Ridge & McCaysville) Kevin Panter Insurance, Parris Pharmacy, BB&T of Blue Ridge and Appalachian Community Bank. For info call 706. 632. 6644 or visit www.blueridgerodeo.com
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Copper Basin River Fest
August 17, McCaysville GA, Copperhill TN Picnic at Horseshoe Bend Park and have a GREAT Day of events. Bike Race 8am Horseshoe Bend Park. Entry Fee ages 8-10 / 11-13 – trophies awarded. Contact: Patsy Payne: 423-496-7700. Inner Tube Race, Kayak Race & Fishing Torment– trophies awarded plus T-Shirt. Contact Alanna Flagin at Blue Ridge Mountain: 706-633-7066. Rubber Duck Race 1pm from the McCaysville City Park to the Iron Bridge – Cash prizes. Plus Craft Vendors from 10am – 4pm. Call for vendor space. For more information contact Dave Nelson 706-964-6531 or Duchess Dailey 706851-4919. Or visit our website www.ocoeeinfo.com
National Pet Appreciation Week Adoption Event
August 18, Ellijay Homeward Bound Pet Rescue Inc., of Gilmer County will be participating in the Petfinder National Adoption Day from 10am - 2pm at the Ellijay Tractor Supply Company located at 709 1st Avenue, East Ellijay, GA. Homeward Bound is a non-profit, no-kill organization run by volunteers. All animals will be up to date on all shots and testing, micro-chipped and most August/September/October 2013
AC Fall FESTIVALs importantly, they are spayed or neutered. Adoption fees will be posted. Please consider adoption an option! For more information please contact Homeward Bound at 706. 698. HOME or by email at homeward@ellijay.com
6th Annual Rockfest Kickin’ it at Copperhead Lodge
August 24, Blairsville Rockfest 2013 has a new venue, the fabulous Copperhead Lodge! Come on out and experience live bands from noon to dusk featuring the classic and modern rock of Modern Vinyl, Armed & Indigo, and Caylin Walsingham - North Georgia Idol 2013. Advance tickets available at The Lodge or through event sponsors: $5, day of $10 each. Rain or shine. No coolers. All proceeds benefit: Castoff Pet Rescue, St WM Backpack Ministry, Tri-State Business Women and Tammy Clyde Stem Cell Transplant fund. For more info please call 706. 835. 7433, visit www. copperheadlodge.com/rockfest
6th Annual Tomato Festival Crane Creek Vineyards
August 24th, Young Harris Featuring "Cornbread Ted and the Butterbeans. Ticket Price is $20 and may be purchased at the gate. Wine, Food, Vendors and more… From 11 am to 6 pm. For more information call 706. 379. 1236 or visit www.cranecreekvineyards.com
GarlicFest
August 24 LoganBerry Farms, Cleveland Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Come celebrate our 5th Annual GarlicFest with us as we honor those pungent bulbs. It's a fun day for the entire family with food, animals, tastings, artisans and guest chefs. Check out the pictures from last year and read about the festivities. For more info call 706-348-6068 or visit www.loganberryheritagefarm.com
Mountain Marketplace Heritage Festival
Pickens Sheriff’s JeepFest
September 13 & 14, Blue Ridge Event starts downtown on Friday night with a "Blues Crawl" at our participating venues. The actual Blues festival is the following day on Saturday from 12 pm to 9 pm. $5.00 admission, collectable posters and apparel. Door prizes, food and People's Choice Awards. Select blues bands and local restaurants will host entertainment and food specials to the true food and music lovers. Plan a weekend getaway! No pets, coolers or smoking will be permitted inside the festival area. For more information call 877. 277. 5409 or visit www.blueridgelodgingassociation.com
Community Yard Sale
September 14 & 15, Cartersville The Arts Festival at Rose Lawn offers quality arts and crafts and two days of great entertainment in a historic city setting. Featuring fine art and heritage craft exhibits including oils, watercolors, and pastels, sculptures in wood, brass, and glass, and many other unique hand-crafted items. The American Association of University Women will hold their annual Book Sale during the festival, and the house will be open for guided tours. Admission is free. Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday, 12-5 p.m., For more information, call 770. 387. 5162, or visit www.roselawnmuseum.com
September 7, McCaysville GA, Copperhill TN All the things you’d expect at a Yard Sale and MORE! Vendors vary from local handcrafted items to the “kitchen sink”. 8am till 4pm. For vendor information contact Dave Nelson 706-964-6531 or Duchess Dailey 706-851-4919. Or visit our website www. ocoeeinfo.com
43nd Annual Oktoberfest
September 12 – 15, Helen Festhalle September 19 – Oct. 27 Beer, brats, bands and Lederhosen– the Helen Oktoberfest has them all. Join the longest running Oktoberfest in the United States. German-style bands from around the country and around the world play on stage for your listening and viewing pleasure. The Festhalle is set up with rows of long tables so you can eat and drink while watching the show. Enjoy a good German beer with a Brat on a roll. So bring your friends and make some new ones. Partake in the Gemütlichkeit (and learn what it is). Admission: $8.00 Monday – Friday, $9.00 on Saturday, free on Sunday! For more information contact the Helen Chamber of Commerce at 706. 878. 1619 or visit www.helenchamber.com
August 31 – September 1, Blairsville Enjoy Labor Day weekend celebrating the best of Appalachia! Arts and crafts are on display to educate and sell. Handmade brooms, pottery, soap, candles, honey and wood carvings are just a few of the items to be found at this festival in Blairsville, GA. Activities for the whole family include gospel music, gold panning, craft demonstrations and more. Held in the Mountain Life Museum. For more information visit www.UnionCountyHistory.org or call 706. 745. 5493
The Marshall Tucker Band
Lumberjack Competition
Blues Crawl
September 6 & 7, Helen Helen is celebrating it's 100th Anniversary this year! As part of the celebration, we will have a Lumberjack Competition at the Helen Riverside Park. Friday, September 6, 2013 - All American Lumberjack School Show - Children from White and Habersham County Schools will be invited to watch and participate in educational demonstrations and lessons. Saturday, September 7, 2013 - All American Lumberjack Show - Lumberjacks will perform ten lumberjacking events. Also giveaways, and an autograph session. Admission is free. Helen Riverside Park, Edelweiss St., Helen, GA 30545. For more information call 1-800-858-8027 or visit www. helenga.org August/September/October 2013
Blues & BBQ Festival
September 6- 8, Pickens County The JeepFest is an annual event that is sponsored and operated by the Pickens Sheriff’s Office, and is one of the major annual fund-raisers for the Youth Homes. Staffed by volunteers from law enforcement agencies and local Jeep Clubs ensuring a highquality, safe family-friendly event. Participate in the many driving events and have access to the some of the major names and manufactures in the off-road industry. Hang out at the bonfire, socialize with other Jeepers, kick tires and listen to some great music! $60 registration fee. For more information call 706. 253. 8900 or visit www.sheriffsjeepfest.com
September 13, Woodstock 2013 marks the 16th season for Georgia’s best summer concert series and the second in our newly expanded Park at City Center. Since 1998, the City of Woodstock has hosted thousands of people in Downtown Woodstock by providing these free family friendly concerts. All concerts begin at 7:30 pm and are free of charge, no tickets required. For more information visit: www.woodstockconcertseries.com September 13, Blue Ridge Select blues bands and local restaurants will host entertainment and food specials to the true food and music lovers who come to enjoy Blue Ridge early and make it a weekend getaway. For more information call 877. 277. 5409 or visit www. blueridgelodgingassociation.com
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Blues Train September 13, Blue Ridge Part of the Annual Blues Crawl event the evening before the Blue Ridge Blues and Barbeque Festival. Sponsored by the Rotary Club. For ticket info: 877. 413. 8724 or visit website: www.brscenic.com
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38th Annual Arts Festival at Rose Lawn
Ride the Rails Festival
September 14, Mineral Bluff Take a 5 mile round trip by railroad motor car traveling through the Iron Bridge over the beautiful Toccoa River, then returning to the beautiful and historic Mineral Bluff Depot. Food, popcorn, hot fresh coffee, cold soft drinks, and local vendors. Motor Car Rides: Suggested Donation $10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for Children 2-12. Hand Pump Car Rides, $1.00 per person. Saturday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sunday, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. 150 Railroad Avenue (Hwy 60 northbound, Railroad Avenue is the next street on your left after the 4 way stop sign at Spur 60). For more information call 423. 496. 5006 or visit Tri-State Model Railroaders at www.tsmri.org
Pumpkin Fest at the North Georgia Zoo
September 21 – October 31, Cleveland Join us for the month of October for all kinds of fun filled activities. This is a great time to bring your group out and experience a variety of activities. Groups will enjoy guided wildlife walks, feeding and petting over 100 rare and unique farm animals, farm demonstrations, hay maze, pumpkin patch and more. Activities are customized to the age of the participants and size of group. Call our office today to reserve your tour and go over the different options available. Contact the North Georgia Zoo at 706. 348. 7279 or visit www.myfavoritezoo.com Quilt and Craft Festival September 21,McCaysville Quilt Exhibits, Workshops & Competitions (with a small entry fee). Related crafts and vendors. 10:30 am – 4 pm, location to be announced. For more information contact: Dave Nelson 706-964-6531 or Duchess Dailey 706-851-4919. Or visit our website www.ocoeeinfo.com
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Build Your Own Scarecrow Workshop
Lonesome River Band Headlines at the Georgia Marble Festival
September 25 – October 5, Ellijay Each year the crew at Mountain Ridge Garden Shop holds a scarecrow-building workshop that teaches everyone how to build their very own scarecrow from scratch. Groups or individuals of all ages can build their scarecrows beginning Wednesday, September 25 through October 5 from 9am to 5pm every day except Sunday, rain or shine. Just bring your own clothes, hats, shoes and what ever else you can find to “dress” your scarecrow and come on down to Mountain Ridge Garden Shop to get started… don’t forget the panty-hose for stuffing the straw! School groups and clubs are welcome, call and reserve a time slot to be sure we can accommodate your group. A big Thank You goes out to our sponsor United Community Bank for the tent and the volunteers. See page 14 for the full “Scarecrow Invasion” story. For more information contact Mountain Ridge Garden Shop, 746 River Street, Ellijay GA 30540, 706. 698. 2815 or Mountainridge07@live.com
Outdoor Adventure Day at Unicoi
September 28, Helen There is something here to please everyone at Unicoi State Park outside Helen, GA. Visitors can learn how to paddle a canoe, shoot a shotgun, catch a trout, try archery and more. There are demonstrations with various types of outdoor sports, weapons and hunting dogs. Take a hayride to view the park or visit the wildlife shows with snakes and hawks. For more information, call 800. 573. 9659 x305 or visit www. helenga.org/events
The Fur Ball
September 28, Jasper A night to remember that is full of entertainment and fun, the annual Fur Ball is an event to benefit the Pickens Animal Rescue. This year’s event will again be held at “Venue 2 Remember” off Hill City Road in Jasper, GA. The evening contains entertainment by DJ and music, dinner outside on the deck over looking the mountains, roulette table and raffles. Enjoy a great evening out for an even greater cause. 6 pm with a ticket cost $35.00 per person. Tickets available at PAWS on Main vet clinic or the Rescued Furniture Thrift Store both located at 371 N. Main St. in Jasper, or you may visit us online at www. pickensanimalrescue.org. For more information please call 770. 365. 2237.
29th Annual Arts & Crafts Riverfest
September 28 – 29, Canton This juried show features more than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors, entertainers, children’s activities and concessions. The Service League is a volunteer organization and all proceeds from this fund raiser serve the needy children of Cherokee County. The event will take place rain or shine. All areas are handicap accessible. Free parking and shuttle services are available. Dogs are prohibited. Boling Park, 1200 Marietta Highway in Canton, GA. Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 10 - 5. Admission for adults and children 11 and older is a $5 donation. For more information, call 770. 704. 5991 or visit www. serviceleague.net. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram@ServiceLeagueGA.
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Fall Foliage Excursions
October 1 – 30th, Blue Ridge Fall Foliage Excursions: Get onboard for this very popular trip! The 4-hour, 26 mile round trip winds along the beautiful Toccoa River for one hour through the lush Chattahoochee National Forest ablaze with fall color. Enjoy a 2 hour layover in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN, and then return to Blue Ridge. Reservations recommended at least 3 weeks in advance. Adults 13-64: $46; Seniors 65+: $39; Children 2-12: $25. Children under the age of 2 and not occupying a seat are issued a free ticket. Various dates/times. For more information and to purchase tickets call toll free at 1-877-413-TRAIN [8724], or online at www.brscenic.com
Cumming Country Fair & Festival
October 3 – 13, Cumming This special event combines something for everyone at the Cumming fairgrounds. Educational history exhibits feature reproductions of a 1900’s rural town with everything from a doctor’s office to churches and Indian villages. There are carnival rides, a petting zoo and foods for the kids with specials happening each day. Monday thru Thursday 4pm – 10pm, Friday 4pm – midnight, Saturday 10am – midnight, Sunday 12:30pm – 9pm. Adults: $7.00; Students: $3.00; Under 4: Free; Parking: $3.00. No Alcohol, Pets or Coolers Allowed. For more information, call 770. 781. 3491 or visit www.cummingfair.net
Autumn Leaf Festival
October 4 – 6, Maysville Just a short trip from Athens, GA and one of the largest festivals in the state, this one draws thousands of people to Maysville each year. Started in 1966, exhibitors throughout the southeast show their arts and crafts as local talent performs for visitors. A variety of food and drinks are available. Admission is free. For more information, call 706. 708. 6409 or visit cityofmaysvillega.org/festivals.html
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Talmadge Brothers Funeral Home and Casket Company October 4 – 31, Canton The Talmadge horror has risen from the dead at a new location! Talmadge Brothers haunt is a stateof-the-art haunted attraction featuring horrifying live actors, incredible special effects, and digital technology that has to be seen to be believed! Tour the former funeral home facility, but be warned. Constance still roams the halls of Talmadge Brothers, and will not rest until all those daring enough to enter share her own fate. General admission is $13. Tickets are available online or at the box office. Check the website for new location details: www. talmadgebroshaunt.com
The North Georgia Folk Festival
October 5, Athens Come to Athens, GA. where the culture of folk music is alive and well! Located in Sandy Creek Park, there are art vendors, craft demonstrations and an all day acoustic band that anyone can join! Educational workshops include the banjo, Irish fiddle and old time singing. Festival Admission: Adults: $12; Students: $7; Children under 12: Free. Park Admission: $2 per person ages 4 – 64. For more information visit www. athensfolk.org
Dailey & Vincent, An Evening of Bluegrass
October 5, Blue Ridge The Fannin County Empty Stocking Program, Inc. is proud to present An Evening with Dailey & Vincent. The Dailey & Vincent have received over 30 awards and have named IBMA's "Entertainers of the Year" for three consecutive years. Saturday, October 5, 2013, 7:00PM at the Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20.00 each and all tickets are general admission seating. To purchase tickets and For further information call 706. 632. 9262, email us at info@fannincountyemptystocking.org or visit www.fanincountyemptystocking.org
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AC Fall Festivals The Paul Bunyon Lumberjack Show, new this year at the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
rides and a new show, The Paul Bunyon Lumberjack Show, featuring log rolling, chopping, sawing, axe throwing, dragster chainsaw, tree climbing. The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is a historical, educational, humorous show, filled with audience participation. There's also the Georgia State Official Fiddler’s Convention. Performers of all ages compete in various musical categories. After initial competitions, a winner is declared in each category. Then, the winner from both the junior and senior groups complete in a “Fiddle Off,” where that winner will be declared the “Georgia Mountain Fiddle King." Plenty of regional food and lots of fun for the whole family. Arts & crafts daily. Gates open at 10am. Admission: $11.00 Per Person (Includes Music Shows) Children 9 and Under Free. FREE PARKING (Trolley Service Available Daily). For more info visit: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Big Red Apple Festival
4th Annual Home Builders Showcase
October 5, Blue Ridge Looking to build a new home, add on to your existing residence, planning a remodel or thinking of going green? Then be sure to stop by the 4th Annual Home Builders Showcase on Saturday October 5th at the Blue Ridge City Park. Builders, contractors and suppliers will be on hand to answer questions and hand out information. 9am – 5pm, admission is free. For more information contact the Fannin County Builders Association at 706. 632. 4503 or visit www. fannincountybuilders.com
Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Arts Festival
October 5, Alpharetta A tradition since 1969, this one day only outdoor festival in the historic community of Crabapple, Alpharetta, GA features 50 American Country Antique Dealers from six states and 50 local juried artists. Thousands of antiques, accessories, and unique pieces of art in all mediums will sell quickly, so come early. Rounding out the show are roaming musicians, delicious food trucks, a young artist's expo and children's activities. Admission is free. For more information visit: www. crabapplecommunityassociation.org
10th Annual Autumn Fest
October 5, Holly Springs Step into fall and enjoy a day filled with shopping, entertainment and fun for the entire family. This year marks the 10th Annual Autumn Fest celebration. The festival offers children's games, excellent food, community organization booths, arts and crafts and much more. 10am – 5pm. Admission is Free. Contact Jennifer Stanley at 770. 345. 5536 or email jstanley@hollyspringsga.us or visit their website at www.hollyspringsga.us/calendar.aspx
40th Annual John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival
October 5 – 6, Brasstown, NC One of the largest and most popular events of its type in the region, Fall Festival is a celebration of our rich Appalachian heritage. 200 crafts people, demonstrations, live music and dance, food, kid's August/September/October 2013
activities and much more. A visit to the school’s Craft Shop and History Center makes Fall Festival a great way to begin the autumn season. 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday & Sunday. Adults: $5.00, Children 12-17: $3.00 Under 12: Free! Call 828. 837. 2775 or visit www.folkschool.org
35th Annual Indian Summer Festival
October 5 – 6, Suches In the North Georgia Mountains, it’s hard to find more picturesque beauty than Suches, GA. In the 35th Indian Summer Festival, there are arts, crafts and all day entertainment at the Woody Gap School. Events include clogging, a turkey shoot, archery demo, auction and fantastic food. Admission is free to $4 (all proceeds go to Woody Gap School). For more information, visit www.suches.com or call 706. 747. 2401.
33nd Annual Georgia Marble Festival
October 5 – 6, Jasper The crisp fall air beckons visitors to Jasper, GA, the “Gateway to the Mountains,” for the annual Marble Festival and the Georgia State Bluegrass Championship. A 5K road race and parade kick off the festivities. Home to the world’s largest open pit marble quarry, tours are given only during this one time of year. Marble sculptors, wood workers and more exhibit their talent during live exhibitions at the Lee Newton Park. Take home free pieces of marble slabs as keepsakes of your visit here. A wide variety of regional and local talent entertains while visitors munch on everything from crispy fried seafood to fresh made jams and jellies. A children’s area with rock climbing, obstacle course, car racing and free arts and crafts make your children wish they could come back each day. Adults: $5.00; Children 12 & under: $3.00; Children under 5: FREE; Family Weekend Pass: $20.00 (up to 6); Veterans/Seniors: $3.00. For more information call 706. 692. 5600 or visit www.georgiamarblefestival.com
The Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
October 11 – 19, Hiawassee For a full week, visitors can view arts, crafts & exhibits, watch clogging, singing, authentic mountain demonstrations. There’s also a pioneer village, kiddie
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October 12, Cornelia Starting at 10 am, Cornelia, GA hosts a fun, familyoriented fall festival complete with crafts, food and entertainment. You can see the big, red apple monument in the railway station area during your stroll. Children can play in the designated children’s area full of games and fun. With six parks and three museums, there’s no shortage of education. 10am to 4pm. For more information, call 706. 778. 8585 or visit www.corneliageorgia.org
Smithgall Woods Fall Celebration
October 12, Helen Beginning at noon, the Smithgall Woods Conservation area hosts a full day of hands-on pioneer skills exhibits, hayrides, traditional craft vendors, mountain music, and apple cider from a hand-cranked press. Just a small trip from Georgia’s Alpine Village of Helen, the Fall Celebration is an educational day trip from Helen’s Oktoberfest. No registration required. Parking: $6. For more information, call 706. 878. 3087.
Fall Arts in the Park
October 12 & 13, Blue Ridge Fine art, great food, fall colors on the trees and on the canvases make it easy to enjoy the splendor of nature and a fine arts & crafts festival with 100's of artists from across the nation. For 36 years, the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association has provided a unique art experience through its festivals. With over 175 fine arts, crafts and food booths, this fall’s festival has something for everyone. There are always activities for the children, along with special events for the big kids. Blue Ridge, GA is one of the top art destinations in the country and features a unique shopping experience in its downtown shops and galleries. A Community Theater, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, the Swan Drive-In Theatre, and an environment that includes pristine National Forests to hike, bike, tube, swim, hunt, fish, or just celebrate art and nature are all part of the adventure. Make your plans now to spend the second weekend in October enjoying art and nature in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Admission is $5 for adults. For more information, please contact the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association at 706. 632. 2144 or through e-mail at brmaa@etcmail.com. You can also visit their website at www.blueridgearts.net.
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AC Fall Festivals The 42nd Annual Georgia Apple Festival
October 12 & 13, 19 & 20 Ellijay Don’t miss one of the largest festivals in north Georgia! At the Georgia Apple Festival, located on the Lions Club Fairgrounds in Ellijay, GA, over 300 vendors sell crafts and folk arts — everything from jewelry to rock fountains to wood bowls, pottery, one-of-a-kind art, furniture, glassware and more. Browse through hundreds of crafters while you listen to music. Try one of the many samples of local foods. From Cajun low-country boil to hand churned ice cream, there are hundreds of choices to please any palate. Go to the main building for some of the best country cooking around. A few area apple houses have large stands to sell apple cider, pies, apples and more. Children can ride the toy train, climb a rock wall or visit wildlife exhibits. An antique car show is held at the Civic Center on October 12th, and a parade on October 19th starts at 10am in historic downtown Ellijay. The Apple Festival benefits many local charities and is always well represented by the friendly community residents. This year promises many new crafts as well as favorites from past festivals. Sat. 9am - 6 pm, Sun. 9am- 5pm. Admission is $5.00 with children under 10 free. Free parking with shuttles to the Fairgrounds. For more information call 706. 636. 4500 or visit www. georgiaapplefestival.org
44th Annual Georgia Sorghum Festival
October 12 & 13, 19 & 20, Blairsville Held at Fort Sorghum in Meeks Park, Blairsville, GA, the Sorghum Festival is a celebration of one of the oldest sweeteners. You can smell the sorghum cooking from the parking area. While you walk around with a sorghum butter biscuit, you can check out the crafts in the fort, listen to the music and entertainment. Join in games, contests, dancing and just general fun. Bands, floats, marching units and other crowd pleasers are featured in the parade, which starts at 11am on Saturday the 12th. Don’t forget the Good Neighbors Auto Club's Antique and Special Car Show. The show is in the United Community Bank parking lot on the Highway 515 bypass on Saturday the19th. For more information call 706. 745. 4745 or visit www.sorghum.blairsville.com
Fall Hoedown, Vogel State Park
October 19, Blairsville Celebrate autumn's arrival with noon chili, hotdogs and drinks for sale, followed by a 3 pm cakewalk, 4 pm hayrides, 5 pm bonfire and square/line dancing, 6 pm trunk or treats, and 7 pm professional storytelling. 12 pm to 8 pm. A $3 fee will be charged per person, per hayride for 13 years and up. $5 parking. Vogel State Park 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129. For more information call 706. 745. 2628. Or visit www.gastateparks.org/info/vogel
7th Annual Paws In The Park
October 19, Blue Ridge Ok animal lovers– mark your calendars and plan to enjoy a day with your favorite pet! The Parade of Animals will start at 10:30 am followed by the Blessing of the Pets, a Costume Contest, Fabulous Food and Craft Vendors. Plus Alpaca and dog herding demonstrations, a rabies clinic, micro-chipping and much, much more! This year we’re also unveiling the 1st Annual Paws in the Park 5K Race! Registration starts at 8 am, with the race starting at 9am. There’ll August/September/October 2013
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Georgia Apple Festival be great prizes, a great t-shirt, great vendors, great food and great fun...all for a GREAT CAUSE! For more information call 706. 632. 5224 or visit www. humanesocietyofblueridge.org
Gold Rush Days
October 19 & 20, Dahlonega Ahh…the lure of gold. Another major festival in the North Georgia area, the Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega, GA celebrates the 1828 gold discovery in the town… the largest in the South. Pan for gold, visit over 300 vendors selling arts, crafts and food or take a tour of the historical courthouse or college. Watch the fashion show, try gold panning and eat some of the best food the South has to offer! Voted one of the Top 20 Events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, Gold Rush Days is a great festival for visitors of all ages. For more information, call 706. 864. 7247 or visit www.dahlonegajaycees.com
19th Annual Heritage Days
October 19 & 20, Talking Rock During the Heritage Days Festival Talking Rock will be filled with booths featuring a wide variety of arts, crafts and antiques. There will be interesting demonstrations for the young and old, Blue Grass and Southern Gospel Music and good food. Visit the restored 1877 Talking Rock Schoolhouse Teaching Museum. Or join hobbyists from all over the country in “riding the rails” in restored railcars. A caravan of railroad motorcars is expected to roll into town and stop at noon on Saturday. You can also enjoy a ride in a donkey cart, meet the Town Crier, relax with the kids in the park and check out our new Mural. 9am – 5pm. Admission is free. For more information, call 706. 253. 5515 or visit www.talkingrockga.com
2nd Annual Fall Fest Arts and Crafts Sale
October 19 & 20, 26 & 27, Blue Ridge Come to the Blue Ridge Farmer’s Market this October to browse through unique handcrafted treasures, sumptuous baked goods, jewelry, holiday items, a silent auction and more! Sat & Sun 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Old Farmers Market Old Hwy. 76 near the Swan Drive- In. Free Parking and Free Admission. Sponsored by Fannin County Fire Explorers Post 401. For more information call 706. 964. 6002.
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Annual Wine Harvest Festival at Crane Creek Vineyards
October 26, Young Harris Join us for our annual Harvest Festival at Crane Creek Vineyards as we celebrate the completion of the year's harvest. There will be hayrides, grape stomping, tours of the winery, a kiddie tent and fun for the whole family! Tickets will be sold at the door, adults $20, ages 13-20 $10, children under 12 free. Ticket price includes wine tasting, souvenir wine glass, lunch and admission to all of the Crane Creek Vineyards. Crane Creek Vineyards, 916 Crane Creek Rd, Young Harris For more information call 706. 379. 1236 or visit www.cranecreekvineyards.com
46th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival
October 26 & 27, Dawsonville Celebrating the South’s history when liquor was illegal during Prohibition and running moonshine through the foothills of the mountains was a way of life. A parade of moonshine and revenue cars will kick off festivities at 9:00 am Saturday. Two stages with live entertainment. A Car Show, Cruise-In and Swap Meet held at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. Moonshine Run on Friday, October 25th 10:00 am, registration to begin at 9:00 am. Meet legendary race car drivers, see vintage race cars and more authentic Moonshine-Hauling cars than you’ll ever see gathered in one place anywhere in the US! Admission is free. All proceeds benefit Kare for Kids. For more information call 877. 302. 9271 or visit www.kareforkids.us
Woodstock Ghost Tales & Trails
October 24 – 26, Woodstock Hear spooky tales based in Woodstock's history told by veteran storytellers. Held outdoors at the Elm St. Village site at the corner of Market St and Elm St in Downtown Woodstock. Tour Groups depart every 30 minutes each night beginning at 7pm. Adults $11, $6 ages 12 and under purchased in advance online or $13 and $8 at the door. For more information call 678. 494. 4251 or visit www.elmstreetarts.org
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Halloween Costume Parade & Trick or Treat Safe Zone
October 26, McCaysville Ghosts & goblins come out in their best costumes to compete in the annual Halloween Costume Parade. Costume Judging will be conducted beginning at 4:30pm in the First Baptist Parking lot. The parade begins at 5:00pm and proceeds down Toccoa Avenue/Ocoee Street to the BB&T Bank. After the parade, costumed children can collect free treats from downtown merchants during the Trick or Treat safe zone. At 6:00pm, compete for prizes during the annual "scream contest" outside the United Community Bank in McCaysville. For more information contact Tri Cities Business Association President Duchess Daily at 706. 851. 4919 or visit www.ocoeeinfo.com
Boo at the North Georgia Zoo!
October 26 & 27 The perfect Halloween Alternative Event for those wanting to bring their kids to a fun and safe place to trick or treat and just have loads of fun! No witches, ghost or goblins here, but you may find a pig with wings, a goat dressed like a cowboy and a unicorn! Come dressed in your costume and receive a FREE FEED CUP! Join in the Scavenger Hunt! Hold a Tarantula! Dig for Treasures! Check out our adorable "Dressed" up animals! Learn about the creepy and crawlies! Lots of Goodies & Prizes given away! Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 5pm. Contact the North Georgia Zoo at 706. 348. 7279 or visit www. myfavoritezoo.com
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Pumpkin Pickin’ at Farmer Brown’s
October 27, Blue Ridge Join us for a trip to Farmer Brown’s field where children and adults can pick out a souvenir pumpkin, greet Farmer Brown, and then return to Blue Ridge. Departure: 12:30 pm & 3:00 pm, approximately 1 hour. All Ages 2+: $23. Children under the age of 2 and not occupying a seat are issued a free ticket. For more information and to purchase tickets call toll free at 1-877-413-TRAIN [8724], or online at www. brscenic.com.
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Halloween KidsFest
October 31, Woodstock Halloween trick or treat activities for our younger ghouls and goblins, including moon walks, DJ, Tim the Magician, Adam the Juggler, games, face painting, costume contest and candy give-away, all in the safety of The Park at City Center. Come early and enjoy dinner with our downtown restaurants and park vendors. 3 pm – 7 pm. Costume contest at 6:00 pm in front of the gazebo! Trophies and prizes for the funniest, scariest and best costume! Vendor applications are available at www. woodstockparksandrec.com
October 31, Blue Ridge Hundreds of costumed kids and grown-up kids. Bring your pets in costume as well. Fun begins at 6:00 with all the merchants passing out candy. Costume contest begins at 6:15, ending with the pet contest at 7:30. Event is over at 8:30. Halloween Movies in the park beginning at dusk. For more information call 706. 633.7400 or visit www.bestofblueridge.biz
37th Annual Harvest Festival
Halloween Parade
Pumpkin Smashin’ Fun at the North Georgia Zoo!
October 31, Ellijay Come on out to Downtown Ellijay and join in the festivities. Enjoy a parade, costume contests for pets & humans, trick or treating and some special secret “spooky” surprises! Things get started at 4pm with the human costume contest at 5pm and then 5:45 for the pet costume contest. For more information call 706. 635. 4711 ext 5 or visit www.ellijay-ga.gov
November 2 & 3, Toccoa Come visit 200 vendors this fall in downtown Toccoa, Georgia. Taste homemade goods and browse through crafts while listening to two stages filled with entertainment. There will also be a classic car cruise and children’s activities. For more information visit www.mainstreettoccoa.com
November 2 – 3 & 9 – 10, Cleveland So what to do with all the left over pumpkins? Feed them to the animals of course! Pumpkins are very nutritious adding great enrichment to the animal’s diets! Join us as we toss them to the water buffalo, watch a cougar bowl with her pumpkins and much more! Help us throw, smash and create fun while providing enrichment for the animals from pumpkins! Contact the North Georgia Zoo at 706. 348. 7279 or visit www.myfavoritezoo.com
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19th ANNUAL TALKING ROCK HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL
On the Lawn & Outdoor Stage at the Sautee Nacoochee Center
SATURDAY OCTOBER 5TH FEATURING
OCTOBER 19 & 20 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SHAWN MULLINS AJ GHENT BAND ANTIQUES • ARTS & CRAFTS • MUSIC FOOD & FUN! ADMISSION AND PARKING FREE
THE MOBROS HANNAH THOMAS BAND CHATTAHOOCHEE CHAIN GANG PAUL MELANCON BAND AND RISING STARS PICK AND BOW DOS VERDES
Enjoy a full line-up of great music from Noon to Midnight– rain or shine– with food and beverages avaialble on-site!
Tickets for adults are $30, with ages 12 and under free. Tickets may be purchased on-line at
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Mountain Country Christmas Tour of Homes In the Beautiful Northeast Georgia Mountains Saturday, December 7th 10am - 5pm Tickets Go On Sale November 11th $10 Pre-Tour and $15 on December 7th
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November 22- 24, Cleveland Join us we celebrate this holiday season! Visit the Live Nativity with live animals. Spend time with family and friends and enjoy a marshmallow roast, hayrides, caroling and other holiday activities. Friday through Sunday 10am – 8pm. Free with admission to the ZOO. Also enjoy Starry Night Guided Zoo tours. Bring your flashlight and join our guides as they take you on a walk through the zoo under the stars! Tours start at 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm & 7:00pm. Reservations required. Reserved: Adult $25 / Children $23. At the Gate: Adult $30/ Children $28. Infants: Free. Save $3 if you reserve before November! Group rates w/ reservations for 20 or more, $20 per person. Contact the North Georgia Zoo at 706. 348. 7279 or visit www.myfavoritezoo.com
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Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association Holiday Art Show & Sale
November 23 – January 10, Blue Ridge Opening reception of the Blue Ridge Mountain Holiday Art Show and Sale is being held in the old County Courthouse from 6 pm to 9 pm and will remain on display until January 10th, 2014. Hand turned wooden carvings, handcrafted items, jewelry, holiday ornaments and homemade soaps are only a few of the things that will be available. Bring your Christmas shopping list. For more information call 706. 632. 2144 or visit www.blueridgearts.net
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November 29 – December 21, Blue Ridge Santa Express: Come ride the holiday train in Blue Ridge, GA. Starting the day after Thanksgiving and running through December 21st, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway celebrates the holidays on the 1 hour Santa Express with daytime, fun-filled train rides. On board, your family will hear a Christmas story, sing Christmas carols, and visit with the North Pole’s jolliest elf himself, Santa, as he walks through each train car visiting and posing with the kids for photos. Each passenger also receives the traditional Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Christmas Memento, BRSR Christmas Activity Book and a candy cane.
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Seats are limited and advance reservations are required. Adults 13-64: $38; Seniors 65+: $38; Children 2-12: $23; Children under the age of 2 and not occupying a seat are issued a free ticket. Various dates, see web site for schedules: www.brscenic.com Night Trains to Santa’s Pavilion: Santa and his Christmas characters will make their way through the train, visiting and posing for pictures with passengers. Each child a BRSR memento, BRSR Christmas activity book, and a candy cane. This trip has a 2 hour layover providing you time to shop, dine, and visit Santa at his pavilion. Passengers receive a traditional Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Christmas Memento, BRSR Christmas Activity Book and a candy cane. Departure: 4:00 pm. Returns: 8:00 pm. Adults 13+: $46; Seniors 65+: $46; and Children 2-12: $25. Various dates, see web site for schedules: www. brscenic.com If you plan to ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway as part of your holiday plans, you are strongly advised to make reservations in advance. The train is very popular with visitors to Blue Ridge all year, but particularly during the Christmas season. Rides are often sold out during the holidays. For more information and to purchase tickets call toll free at 1-877-413-TRAIN [8724], or online at www.brscenic.com
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Apple Barns! B. J. Reece Orchards
Since 1960, Reece Orchards has operated a family owned business that brings loyal customers back year after year. Owners John and Rachel Reece offer 55 acres of U-Pick apples available to customers September-October. Visitors are encouraged to play on the farm, overlooking the breathtaking Blue Ridge mountains, all day at their own pace. There are many varieties of apples available and the orchards and apple house are open everyday 8:00 a.m.6:00 p.m. This year, we have added a farm tour where you can view our longhorn cattle and rams. The petting zoo is open on weekends and there is the traditional apple cannon on site that allows kids of all ages to shoot apples. Reece Orchards is also noted for their bakery, filled with fresh pastries and their famous apple cake. It’s a destination for family fun. Address: 9131 Highway 52, East Ellijay, GA 30536 Phone: 706. 276. 3048 Website: www.reeceorchards.com
Hillcrest Orchards
The "Apple Pickin’ Jubilee” held at Hillcrest Orchards near Ellijay, GA is a fun filled, on the farm festival featuring U-Pick apples, cow milking, pig races, mule and tractor drawn wagon rides, playgrounds with giant slides, pedal cart
and trike rides, and a Farmhouse and Moonshine Museum. Visitors love the most unique petting farm in North Georgia where children can hug and feed lots of baby farm animals including goats, lambs, a calf, kittens and even just hatched baby chicks. New for 2013 is our “Hillbilly Golf ” puttputt course. For an additional fee you can ride the ponies or bungee jump. The large farm market is filled with fresh picked apples, canned goods, baskets, apple cider, kitchen gadgets and more. There’s local honey, sorghum and lots of treats from the bakery such as fried apple pies, fritters and doughnuts hot from the fryer. You’ll find fresh ground corn meal and grits from the Hillcrest gristmill. There’s plenty of great fair food such as funnel cakes, fried oreos, boiled peanuts, corn on the cob, burgers, hotdogs, BBQ and fried taters. Visitors can sit in the shade and enjoy live entertainment on the Hillcrest stage with Country and Bluegrass bands and clogging groups. Bring your camera for the many photo opportunities at the farm. Hillcrest is family owned and operated and has been growing food and fun since 1946. Make this your fall family tradition. Sept. 7th thru Oct. 27th weekends. 9:00-6:00. General Admission: $7.00. Petting Farm: $3.00 additional. Address: 9696 Hwy. 52 E. Ellijay, GA 30536 Phone: 706. 273. 3838 Website: www.hillcrestorchards.net
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Red Apple Barn
From the apple house that won the Atlanta Journal and Constitution’s “Cider Taste Test” comes the Red Apple Barn. Owner Marvin “Pop” Pritchett dreamed of raising delicious apples since he was a boy looking through his father’s catalogs. The Red Apple Barn has been in the family since 1927 when “Pop” purchased his first tract of land. The Pritchett’s planted their first trees in 1965! Bring the whole family to enjoy their apple pies, fritters, bread, caramel and candied apples, canned goods, honey and famous apple cider. The Apple Barn store is open August through December and their hours are Monday through Saturday 9 am - 6 pm and Sunday 12:30 - 5:30 pm. Visitors can pick their own apples and pumpkins on weekends, September
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Apples • Ciders Fried Apple & Peach Pies Fritters • Breads Caramel Apples Jams & Jellies • Pumpkins Our very own Cookbook!
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through October. Take a tractor ride and farm tour to the apple orchard. U-Pick times are Saturday 10:30 am - 5 pm and Sunday afternoons 1:30 - 4 p.m. Fridays in September are scheduled for group tours by calling ahead. New this year is their event and wedding venue, The Orchard Barn, located next to the Apple Orchard. For more information or to book the venue contact Becca Pritchett at 706-889-3668 or by emailing us at apples@redapplebarn.com AC Address: 3379 Tails Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30540 3 miles west of Ellijay on Hwy 282/US 76 Phone: 706. 635. 5898 Website: www.redapplebarn.com
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Arts | Dining & Dance | Events & Shows | Music | Theater
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8/1 – 10/6 Arts on the Lawn Family friendly Art & Crafts event Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Assn. Every Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am -4:00 pm. 706-632-2144 www. blueridgearts.net
8/1 thru Fall Soup Kitchen Saturdays Crane Creek Vineyards, Young Harris. Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come and enjoy soup or sandwiches along with a glass of wine while looking out over our beautiful vineyards on the deck. For info contact 706.379.1236 or cranecreekvineyards.com
8/1 into FALL Rolling Thunder River Rafting Company Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Canoe, Tubing. McCaysville, GA. Reservations (800) 4087238; 706-492-5720 rafting@ rollingthunderriverco.com
8/17, 9/21, 10/19 Art Walk in Historic Downtown Blue Ridge Saturdays, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Multitudes Gallery 706-6321718; High Country Art & Antiques 706-632-6882 & Turning Leaf – A Fine Art Gallery 706-632-6625 8/3-30 Southern Appalachian Artist’s Guild 3D Exhibit Opening Reception 8/3, 5:00700pm. Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association. www. blueridgearts.net 9/7-10/13 National Juried Photography Exhibit Blue Ridge Mountains Art Assn., Richard Low Evans Gallery. Info: 706-632-2144. www.blueridgearts.net 9/13-15 Fall Plein Air Event Blue Ridge. Join artists from all over the Southeast, as they set up to capture nature's fall colors. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Assn. 706-632-2144 www.blueridgearts.net 9/14 Appalachian Bluegrass and Gospel Music Arts & Crafts, demonstrations on spinning, blacksmithing, & bowl carving. Also good food. Vogel State Park, Blairsville, GA 10:00am to 5:00pm 706-745-2628 10/19 – 11/15 Annual SAAG National Juried Show Blue Ridge Mountain Artists Assn. www.blueridgearts.net Opening Reception 10/19, 5-7pm. 706-632-2144 www.blueridgearts.net
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8/1 thru Fall Beginners Contra & Square Dance Series John C. Campbell Folk School Introduction to Contra, Square and Circle Dances to live music. Held almost every Tuesday night promptly at 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. Beginners, couples and singles are welcome. Info: 828-837-2775 or www.folkschool.org 8/2 thru 10/30 Chef Janie’s Farm to Table Dinners Corner Stone Café. Ellijay. Mon, Thurs – Sat 5-8pm, Sun 4–7pm. Call Chef Janie Hayden 770-855-3754 for reservations. BYOB, no corkage fee. 9/2 Labor Day BBQ Downtown Blue Ridge City Park. Come downtown on Monday for great family style entertainment. 11:30am to 6:00pm. All the fixings including drink and dessert. Sponsored by The Good Samaritans of Fannin County Inc. Call Carlie Hammond, 706-455-3818 9/28 Falling into Autumn Farm To Table Dinner, The Annual Harvest. Homemade apple pies, cider pressing, pumpkin soups and butters, fresh baked breads and roasting chickens. The Martyn House. $75. Reservations: 706-635-4759 www.themartynhouse.com
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8/1 into FALL Ocoee Rafting LLC Whitewater Rafting. Ducktown, TN. Reservations 800-251-4800 www.ocoeerafting.com 8/1 into FALL Southeastern Expeditions Whitewater Rafting, kayaking, canoeing. Clayton, GA. Contact 800-868-7238. 8/1 into FALL Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Blue Ridge to McCaysville Return, Fall Foliage Excursions, Pumpkin Pickin' Various Schedules. For info & reservations: 877-413-8724 (TRAIN) or www.brscenic.com 8/1 thru October B.J. Reece Apple Orchards U-Pick & Farm Fun, Petting Zoo. Orchard and Bakery hours: Monday-Saturday: 8:00am to 6:00pm. Farm Fun: September/October weekends only. Ellijay, GA. 706-2763048 or reeceorchards.com 8/1 thru October Union County Framers Market Home grown produce, handmade crafts, and more! Located on Old Smokey Road, near Home Depot in Blairsville, GA. Every 7:00 am until 1:00 pm Saturday. 706-439-6000 or ucfarmersmarket.com 8/1 thru Fall Seasons of Color Gibbs Gardens, Ballground, GA. Adults $20; Seniors $18, Children $18; Children 3 & under FREE. 770-432-7761. www.gibbsgardens.com 8/1 thru FALL The Lily Pad Village Built around ½ acre fishing pond. Also gem mining and miniature golf and guided hiking tours. Aska Adventure
area. Open Monday thru Sunday. Fun packages available. Call: 706-5341317 or check website www. lillypadvillage.com 8/2-4, 9/6-8, 10/4-6 Woodstock Market & Show Market, vintage items, arts & crafts, plants, food and much more. 1st Weekend of Every Month. Downtown Woodstock; Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 11am-5pm. Call 770924-0406 8/6 Friday Night Live! The Great Downtown Tailgate Show your support for your favorite team by wearing their gear and get ready to grill. Merchants open late from 6-9pm. Downtown Woodstock. Call 770-924-0406, whatsupwoodstock.com 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28 First Saturdays on the Square! Food & craft vendors surround the square, live music on multiple stages, children's activities, car show and more! Merchants open late for festivities. FREE! Downtown Ellijay, 6-9pm. Call 706-6357400 or gilmerchamber.com 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 & 8/31 Downtown Blue Ridge Farmers Market Locally grown produce and handmade crafts, baked goods, plants and more. Blue Ridge City Park. 8:00am to 1:00 pm. Contact 706-2584552. Every Saturday thru October Blue Ridge Market on Summit Farmers Market located on Summit by the Swan DriveIn. 8:00am to 2pm through October. For info contact Sally Smith 706-632-2091. 8/10, 8/17 Yoga in the Park Bring a mat or a towel and kick your shoes off and experience the magic of yoga in beautiful Blue Ridge. Free. For info call: 706-258-9642
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8/18 North Georgia Zoo Behind the Scenes Tour Up close and personal guided tour, 4pm-6pm. Reserved Tickets $45 adult $42 children. At the gate: $50 adults/ $47 children. info@ northgeorgiazoo.com 8/22 Feed Fannin Cooking Demonstration Mercier Orchards. 5:00pm6:00pm. Cost is $5 or grocery donation. www.mercierorchards.com 8/24, 9/28 & 10/26 Down Town Jasper Cruise-In Vintage vehicles line both sides of the street and car enthusiasts. Info: jaspermerchantsassociation. com Weekends Thru Fall U-Pick Your Own Apples & U-Select Pumpkins Mercier Orchards. Take a tractor ride with family. Saturday & Sundays only. Info: 706-632-3411, www.mercierorchards.com 9/2 - 9/8 2013 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships Featuring top freestyle athletes from around the world. plenty of activities, competitions and events for spectators and fans. Live music, arts and crafts. Nantahala Gorge, 13077 Highway 19 W, Bryson City, NC 28713. Info: 828-488-7285 or freestylekayaking2013.com 9/7 thru 10/7 Apple Pickin’ Jubilee Hillcrest Orchards, Ellijay. Featuring U-Pick apples, cow milking, pig races, mule and tractor wagon rides, giant slides, Hillbilly Golf Putt-Put and a Petting Farm. $7, Petting Farm an additional $3. Weekends 9am - 6pm Info: 706-273-3838 , www. hillcrestorchards.net 9/8 Black Bear Rampage Bicycle Challenge Race 20-mile mountain course
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bike race on best trails of the Tanasi Trail System in the Cherokee National Forest. Ocoee Whitewater Center, Ducktown, TN. Scott's Bicycle Center in Cleveland, TN. Race details: 423-472-9881.
10/31 Trick or Treat Blue Ridge, Ellijay, Jasper, Woodstock. Parades, music, candy and more! Contact the local Chamber of Commerce in each city for more info. Boo!
Weekends Sept. thru Oct. U-Pick Apples & Pumpkins Red Apple Barn, Ellijay, GA. 10:30 am - 05:00 pm. 706-635-5898 or www.redapplebarn.com
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10/19 Paws in the Park Downtown Blue Ridge. Plan to enjoy a day with your favorite pet! 5K race, parade, costume contests, and more. Race at 9am. Parade at 10:30. 706. 632. 5224 or visit www. humanesocietyofblueridge.org 10/19, 10/20,10/26, 10/27 & 10/31 Dark Harvest Haunted Tractor Tour Merceirs Orchards, Blue Ridge. For all of you thrill seekers, it will be dark and spooky and that's all we are going to tell you. We don't want to ruin the surprise. 8pm. Not recommended for children under 12. For info: 1-800-361-7731 or mercierorchards.com
8/1 thru Fall Live Music at The Blue Ridge Brewery Most Friday and Saturday nights. 6 - 9 pm. 187 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. For details call 706-632-6611, or visit blueridgebrewery.com 8/1 thru 09/26 Pickin’ in the Park Live music jams and pickin’ on the Toccoa River every Thursday 6pm until dusk. Horseshoe Bend Park McCaysville. FREE admission. For info call 706-632-7696. 8/24 Rockfest The Lodge at Copperhead, Blairsville. Come on out and experience live bands from noon to dusk featuring the classic and modern rock. Tickets & info: call 706. 835. 7433 or visit www. copperheadlodge.com
8/24 Cartecay Vineyards, Live Music with Man Bites Dog Chimney Patio, Saturday, 1:30pm – 5:30pm, $13.00 includes Live Music, 5 Tastings and Cartecay Vineyards’ Logo Wine Glass. 706-698-9463, cartecayvineyards.com
10/5 An Evening with Dailey & Vincent Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center. Saturday, 7:00pm. Benefit for the Fannin County Empty Stocking Program. Tickets & info: 706-632-9262
8/31 Cartecay Vineyards, Live Music with Josh Gilbert Chimney Patio, Saturday, 1:30pm – 5:30pm, $13.00 includes Live Music, 5 Tastings and Cartecay Vineyards’ Logo Wine Glass. 706-698-9463, cartecayvineyards.com
8/24, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12 & 10/26 Pickin' On The Porch Live music from blue grass to country to ole time Rock and Roll. Store deli will be open with BBQ, burgers, hotdogs, and homemade desserts. The General Store at Eagle Mountain, Ellijay. Info: 706-635-1609 or eaglemountaingeneralstore. com
8/31 Crane Creek Vineyards, Wine and Music with Tony Ford. 11 am - 4 pm. Young Harris. For info contact 706.379.1236 or cranecreekvineyards.com 9/14 The Marshall Tucker Band Downtown Woodstock Park at City Center. Bring blanket or lawn chair and come early for food vendors, moon walk, face painting and balloon animals and more. FREE! No tickets required. For info: 678-4944251, www.woodstockconcert series.com
10/26 Live Music is Better Concert Series, Roxie Watson Band An Alterna-grass, all woman, 5 piece string band you definitely don’t want to miss! 7:30 pm. Blue Ridge Community Theater. For tickets & info: 706-632-9223 or blueridgecommunitytheater. com
THEATER 8/16 & 8/17 The Fantasticks Tater Patch Players, Jasper, GA. For show times and tickets call 706-253-2800, or or visit taterpatchplayers.org 8/16, 8/17, 8/18 Nunsense Woodstock, GA. Shop & Dine as you wait for a fun- filled theatrical performance. Elm Street Cultural Village. For info on tickets & show times: 678-494-4251 or www. elmstreetarts.org, 8/29-9/1 & 9/5-9/8 Love Sex and the IRS Blue Ridge Community Theater. Hilarious Comedy! Thurs.-Sat. – 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm. Rated PG-13. 706-632-9223 blueridgecommunitytheater. com 10/3—10/20 On Golden Pond Blue Ridge Community Theater. A touching love story by Ernest Thompson. Thurs.-Sat. – 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm. Info: 706-632-9223 blueridgecommunitytheater. com
2013 Blairsville Sorghum Festival October 12, 13 & 19, 20 Meeks Park, Blairsville
Featuring Music by The Dead Fields • Waymore’s Outlaws & Midnight Express ARTS, CRAFTS, EXHIBITS, FOOD, PARADE, MUSIC, ACTIVITIES, SQUARE DANCE, BISCUIT EATING, POLE CLIMBING, LOG SAWING, HORSESHOE PITCHING, ROCK THROWING AND, OF COURSE, SORGHUM MILL GRINDING CANE & COOKING SORGHUM.
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