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As June comes upon us, I celebrate my first anniversary of sharing Inside Appalachian Country magazine with all of you. Hard to believe a year has gone by since I rolled up to the cabin with a U-Haul trailer and one grumpy old dog. It took quite some doing to get the “rustic” cabin wired for work and get that first issue out in about 45 days. And of course the first few issues were a little rough, especially the embarrassing typos, yikes! I’ve settled in now and each issue seems to be getting better, or at least I hope so. Sure there’ll still be mistakes, as I am far from perfect– spell check doesn’t catch everything, darn it. In closing out year one, I’d like to give big thanks to everyone who lent a hand in producing this publication. Looking forward to year two. Speaking of help, you all know I adopted an old man Beagle (The Boy) to keep my grumpy Heeler cross (Xena) company. They seem to be getting along fine. We toddle up the driveway every morning for our walk and are often greeted by the local wild turkeys. Caring for geriatric pets isn’t always easy. The Boy needed his rotten & infected teeth removed and the remaining cleaned, he’s a happy fella now. Xena was diagnosed with Lyme disease and Hypothyroidism; her new medications have much improved her health and consequently, her attitude. As you might guess the dogs (my staff) are instrumental in getting the magazine done, their main job seems to be either barking when I’m on the phone or snoring– very loudly. All is right with the world. So- onto this issue, Summer Fun! You’ll find plenty to do in the north Georgia Mountains this summer. Outdoor Adventure Editor Greg Dunn proves that this truly is the Trout Capitol of Georgia. And speaking of Trout, kids of all ages will love hiking the Trout Adventure Trail. You can spend all day on Lake Blue Ridge with pontoon boat and jet ski rentals from the Lake Blue Ridge Marina. How about taking a day trip to the North Georgia Zoo & Petting Farm or a visit to Historic Downtown Woodstock? When evening rolls around, grab a drink and dinner at the Blue Ridge Brewery or have an authentic southern meal in the Historic Tabor House in Ellijay. If you haven’t had enough, top off the night with a trip to the Swan Drive-In Theatre. There’s plenty to enjoy this summer, so get on out there! And please don’t forget to let our local merchants know that you saw them here. The next issue Aug/Set/Oct 2013 is our big Fall Festival Preview issue. Here you’ll find the most complete listing of festivals, fairs and fall events across north Georgia. You won’t want to miss it!
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Shane’s Rib Shack has been open in East Ellijay for four years. During that time many loyal customers have sampled the mouth watering ribs, heaping Big Dad barbeque sandwich and wonderful sides and desserts. What many people don’t know is that Shane’s also has the best chicken around. The chicken tenders are huge and can be ordered tossed in one of the signature sauces or simply plain. The chicken tenders come fried or grilled. But, both are tender and juicy. If you like wings, Shane’s also serves some of the best in town. Owner, Steve Stone, would like to say thanks to his loyal customers for making the last four years a success by saying, "If you have not been to Shane’s, please come try us out, I know you will like us!" For those that want to party, Shane’s Caters! Call 706-635-7427 to set up your next event. There is no group too big or too small! Just off of 515, in front of Wal-Mart in Ellijay, stop in and say hello to the friendly staff, try some tender barbecue and leave happy. As the restaurant menu says, “It’s gonna get messy!” AC
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Today’s kids are smart and ‘cool’ in so many ways, yet they’re almost prisoners to the indoors. With the wooing of all kinds of technology mesmerizing them, they often don’t get to discover the wonderful outdoor world out there. And some of the most fascinating outdoor draws for north Georgia kids and their families are the walking trails by mountain streams where they can learn close-up about nature. Thus, with The Trout Adventure Trail ® let the adventures begin. A well-designed do-it-yourself hiking 8
experience to fascinate kids of any age is in place as a result of a partnership between United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service and Trout Unlimited, which is a national conservation organization. Hikes take place on the legendary Appalachian Trail and the Benton MacKaye Trail. The latter trail name is named after the founder of the Appalachian Trail, which was established in 1925 in Maine, and ended in north Georgia at Spring Mountain in the 1930s. Hikers can hike on one or both of these trails
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depending on the route and experience desired. They do not have to choose one or the other. The designated trails are located in the Trout Capital of Georgia, Fannin County, and neighboring Gilmer County. When the wilderness is spoken of in Gilmer and Fannin Counties, at this southernmost end of the Appalachian Trail, it’s describing outdoor magnificence. This description includes the abundance of nature’s beauty that encompasses the hiking trails of the Chattahoochee National Forest.
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Opposite Page: Girl Scout Troop 8020 from Tunnel Hill, GA, at Springer Mountain. Left: Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited President Carl Riggs. Above: Trout Unlimited members Ned Rand, Ralph Artigliere, and Carl Riggs scout the Trail at Long Creek Falls. Below: Earn this patch by hiking the entire Trout Trail.
Springer Mountain is the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, where the Appalachian Trail and Benton MacKaye Trails converge and cross, making the opportunity for varied day-hikes. Between Three Forks and Springer Mountain the trails cross trout streams several times on the upward climb to Springer Mountain’s top. Then, below Three Forks is another pleasant trek beside a spectacular waterfall. The opportunities for hiking thrills seem endless and probably are so. One hike on the trails is probably not enough. You’re likely to be enticed to return again and again; after all its nature at its best: awesome beauty, a grand experience of legend, and true adventure all wrapped up in one amazing package. Hikers hold their breath as they “aah” at the wonder of a waterfall (kids love having their picture taken by the falls), enjoy the mountain range views, hike along bubbling trout streams, and learn June/July/August 2013
about trout habit and watersheds, plus earn that patch for achievement while having all this educational fun. It’s the epitome of nature’s outdoor classroom. As TroutAdventureTrail. org sums it up: hikelearn-earn. Then, listen up, all this trail hiking, learning, and patch earning is for free. Absolutely no fees are associated with this outdoor adventure. Ralph Artigliere, who is the volunteer education director for Blue Ridge Trout Unlimited, which is the local chapter of Trout Unlimited, tells, “The way to become engaged with these hikes is to go to the website TroutAdventureTrail. org and plan your hike from the site, then after the hike you pick up your patches. The website gives hikers all the information that’s needed.” Artigliere further notes, “The patches, which are designated as activity patches, are accepted and can be worn on any scouting uniform,
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Twelve Miler. The latter patch is earned by hiking the entirety of the designated trails, totaling over twelve miles. This feat can be done on one trip or several, depending on the abilities and preferences of the hikers. These outdoor mountain hikes are not structured; however, they are safe--and the very sense of being unstructured gives kids a larger feeling of freedom. They don’t even realize that they’re in a classroom. But, then, it’s the same for adults because it’s fun! That’s how it is with nature’s classroom. For kids of all ages, there’s nothing like hands-on experiences to keep the hikes as happy, interesting, and meaningful memories. And at just about equal distances and time (about 45 minutes) from the hiking sites are the interesting towns of Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Ellijay, and Dahlonega, all surrounded by the pristine national forest.
Top Left: Troop 8020 Scouts at Long Creek Falls. Top Right: Bridge crossing Noontootla Creek at Three Forks and plaque honoring Appalachian Trail founder Benton-MacKaye. Below: All hikers earn this patch
Examples of added fun-whilelearning during a hike is hike planning, map reading, outdoor safety, “leave no trace” education, photography, forest habitat, species identification, and lots and lots about trout since Fannin County is the hub of Georgia trout fishing , and not to be left out: outdoor forestry careers. The Blue Ridge Mountain Trout volunteers were true visionaries when they saw the need to create Trout Adventure Trail, a brand-new program that went into effect in November 2012. During the program’s first season it was selected by the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce as one of the top-12 winter activities in the region. Artigliere points out, “In this short time already hundreds of people, adult and kids alike, have already hiked the trails and earned their patches.” Parents, home schooling groups, teachers, youth group leaders, scout leaders, summer campers, day campers, all find that these hiking, learning times fit hand-in-glove with the kind
of education they want for children: the combination of learning, interest and fun in an unbeatable all-in-one package. Certainly, mountain hiking can be termed the ultimate field trip— one that provides achievement goals for students. And, who knows, perhaps some of the youngsters will develop an interest in forest conservation or as a professional forester. For maps, patches and more information visit the Fannin or Gilmer County Chamber/Welcome Centers: Fannin County 152 Orvin Lance Drive Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706-632-5680 or1-800-899-MTNS (6867) E-mail: Fanninchamber@tds.net www.blueridgemountains.com Gilmer County 696 First Avenue East Ellijay, GA 30540 P.O. Box 505, Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 635-7400 E-mail: info@gilmerchamber.com www.gilmerchamber.com
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Fishing has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My Dad use to wake me up well before daylight to get us to the water “on time.” Back then, I was having fun as long as we were catching fish. I remember plenty of days that we didn’t, and for a seven year old that made for some long days on the lake. As I got older, I went through a period of time that I didn’t fish at all. But at age 19, something changed. I started fishing again, this time on my own, and with a new passion. My Grandfather taught me how to cast a fly rod when I was young, catching mostly bass and bluegill in farm ponds and small lakes. We didn’t really have the opportunity to catch trout in that part of the state, so when I moved to the southeastern part of Kentucky, close to the upper Cumberland River, I finally had my chance. Not really knowing what to use for tackle, I stopped in a small bait and tackle shop for some suggestions on what flies to use. I chose a few different patterns and headed for the water. The tailwaters of Lake Cumberland fluctuate according to the generation schedule. When the turbines are off, the tailwaters resemble a large flat river that you would see out west. As I cast my wooly booger over and over, I noticed the water beginning to rise, creating an eddy behind one of the boulders I was casting toward. I had no idea what I was doing but I had seen “A River Runs Through It,” so I gave it my best Robert Redford, laid the fly right in front of the big boulder, and Bang! I felt a huge tug on the line and it was on. After about 10 minutes of fighting, I pulled in my first ever trout, a 23 inch, 5 pound monster Brown Trout. Obviously I was hooked. Speaking of monster trout, North Georgia is loaded with them. There are nearly 4000 miles of trout streams in the state, the majority of which are in the Northeast region. These waterways vary in size and structure giving the trout angler ample opportunities to try different techniques to land a trophy trout. Since moving to the area three years ago, I had already heard of North Georgia as a trout fishing
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destination, so I had great expectations of becoming a “master” of fly fishing for trout. I began trying different spots on the upper and lower Toccoa as well as some smaller streams close to my house. I tried everything in my arsenal but seemed to have little success. After about a year of losing confidence, I found myself trout fishing less and less. In fact, last year I only went fly fishing three times and caught one fish. One day while eating at the Iron Bridge Cafe (located on the Toccoa River outside Blue Ridge, GA) Gene Rutkowski walked in. Gene is a longtime fishing guide and owner of Upper River Adventures, who specializes in guided fly fishing trips for trophy trout. I met Gene a couple times and we actually shared some fishing stories, but I never really considered a guided fishing trip. Like every other conversation I have had with Gene, I immediately started asking questions about fishing. Suddenly, it dawned on me that my next article, which happened to be on fishing, could use a “guest expert” so I asked Gene if he would mind answering some questions. Gene responded, “You wanna go fishing?” My immediate answer was “Are you kidding? Hell yes!” Upper River Adventure’s headquarters sits right on the banks of Big Creek. Gene manages a stretch of this beautiful mountain stream that is surrounded by private property, which means that these waters only see fishing pressure from Gene, his clients, and a couple of neighbors. The results are huge trout, and lots of them. When I arrived, Gene was ready to go. He had all the gear I would need for the day including waders, fly rod, and lots of different flies. Fly fishing typically takes a little work to get prepared for but that’s not the case when you fish with Gene. He does the tedious things for you so you can focus on casting. If you are new to fly fishing, he will show you how to cast. If you have some experience, he will show you what you are doing wrong and how to improve. Well, it turns out that I have been doing a few things wrong for a long time. After about five minutes of instruction, we did some “roll casting” to a deep hole in the bend of the creek behind his house. Gene had me fish the same area much longer than I would have if I had been on my own, and it paid off. Ten minutes into the trip I landed my first fish. A two pound rainbow trout is a good fish
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her run!” Run she did. For a solid 15 minutes she ran and ran, occasionally slowing down enough to get a few cranks on the reel but she was relentless. Well into the battle, Gene saw a chance to get her in the net, but every time we got close she would shoot back to the deep pool. At this point I started to worry about my line breaking and in an instant, poof! She was gone. I couldn’t believe it! According to Gene the fish was at least 10 pounds. In fact, he said that the battle I just lost was probably the longest one he has seen on Big Creek. What a day. In four hours, I caught my biggest Above: Gene Rutkowski and client showing the potential of an Upper River trout to date, learned the most effective techniques Adventures Guided trip. Far Left & Above Right: Greg landed a total of seven fish landed, four of which were 20 inches or larger. that I have ever seen, and made a new friend (that will hopefully take me fishing again!). This was in anybody’s book, but evidently not according to Gene. indeed one of the best fishing trips I have ever had. Without a snapshot, we release the first fish. Within ten more In the words of Gene Rutkowski: “North Georgia is not just minutes I landed my next (much larger) native rainbow. This a trout fishing destination, it’s a trout fishing mecca.” was basically the trend over the next four hours with a total There is every type of trout fishing experience available of seven fish landed, four of which were 20 inches or larger. in North Georgia, from small creek stalking to drift boat Each fish put up an incredible fight, but the greatest battle trips in big water. If you’re like me, you will want to sample of the day had to go to the one that got away. About three different streams and different types of water, so be sure to fish in, I started fishing a dry fly, more specifically, an elkcheck out www.georgiawildlife.com for more information. If hair caddis. We were in the middle of a hatch so the trout you want to have a dream-like fly fishing experience then I were going crazy. Gene’s choice of tackle immediately paid highly recommend contacting Gene at www.upperriver.net. off. I felt a quick tug and set the hook. Fish On! As the beast You won’t be disappointed. AC rolled completely out the water Gene yelled “let her run, let
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Blue Ridge, Georgia was officially named as a Trail Town for the Benton MacKaye Trail on April 13, 2013. This designation is a cooperative agreement between the Benton MacKaye Trail Association (BMTA), the Southeastern Foot Trails Coalition (SEFTC), the City of Blue Ridge and the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce. This designation is the first in the SEFTC’s desire to have named Trail Towns along major long distance trails in the southeastern part of the country. The purpose of this venture will be to highlight the services offered by local businesses to trail users and the various recreational opportunities for trail users who visit the area. For the BMTA, it offers increased recognition about the Benton MacKaye Trail. Blue Ridge will be promoted not only as a hiking Trail Town, but also as a great destination for users of biking, and equestrian trails. Blue Ridge’s Trail Town also will feature the Trout Adventure Trail sponsored by Trout Unlimited, and a section of the Toccoa River that is designated as a canoe trail. For more information on the BMTA, go to www.bmta.org and Facebook. Marge Heller/BMTA Publicity)
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When you visit Downtown Woodstock you’re immediately immersed in the rich history of the area. One of Cherokee County’s oldest towns, the first settlers in the 1830’s called their new home “Woodstock.” Cherokee County was formed in December 1831 from lands claimed from the Cherokee and Creek Indians. With the Indians relocated to present-day Oklahoma on the infamous Trail of Tears, the territory was open for mining and agriculture, especially cotton and corn. The discovery of a 10-mile wide gold belt nearby led to the Georgia Gold Rush, during which time an estimated 3000 men came to the area searching for gold. Early settlements were located near waterways and were largely self-sufficient and selfcontained. However, after the Civil War, the Marietta and North Georgia Railroad built a depot in 1879 as a stopping 14
point between Marietta and Canton, this soon became the center of commerce for the town. Woodstock became an official city nearly 20 years later in 1897. The current Woodstock Train Depot, built by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, dates back to 1912 and is home to a wonderful restaurant. What we refer to today as Downtown or Olde Towne Woodstock was in reality the entire city of Woodstock for most of its Above: Bill & Linton Dean at the soda fountain at Dean’s Store, around 1910. The first location to sell fountain Coca-Cola in Woodstock. Dean’s Store is now the site of the Woodstock Visitors Center. Right: Events, such as the 2012 StreetFest, draw large crowds to Downtown Woodstock.
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to offer everyone. From a hotdog or hamburger for the kids, to fine dining for that special occasion, you won’t be disappointed. There’s frozen yogurt or cupcakes for a tasty treat, great breakfast establishments, a world class tea room, authentic Mexican and Italian cuisine, plus the ever-favorite All American classics. The selection of restaurants here is truly unique as there are no big national chains, just great local restaurants and friendly folks. Downtown Woodstock also offers one-of-a-kind shopping experiences that can be found nowhere else. In this historic setting, you’ll find over
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Top Left: Century House Tavern. Top Right: Top- Canyons Burgers Company, Bottom- Ipp’s Pastaria & Bar. Above: Dixie Speedway is the home to world class stock car racing.
25 locally owned unique shops. You’ll discover art galleries, antiques, sports collectables, great boutiques, a book store, Native American art, jewelry, home and garden décor, quaint gift shops, the latest bicycles and cycling gear, wonderful spas, salons, and more than you can imagine. There truly is a tremendous range of entertainment options in Down Town Woodstock. Many local restaurants
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routinely feature live music, there are street fairs, parades and a great farmers market. The Elm Street Cultural Arts Village is Downtown Woodstock’s thriving new arts center, offering performances, instruction and year round exhibits. You’ll find live plays, musicals, camps and classes in music, drama, and art, as well as concerts, recitals, pageants, art exhibits and even improv! There’s always something going on for all to enjoy. Woodstock also features many local attractions that you won’t want to June/July/August 2013
miss. The Historic Dixie Speedway, Georgia’s premier 3/8 clay oval track, hosts stock car racing every Saturday night May through October. Hikers and mountain bikers are making the trip to Woodstock to enjoy the new trail system that is being developed here. The planned 60-mile network of multi-use trails currently features seven miles of paved trails for runners, walkers and bikers, as well as 23 miles of beginner through advanced biking and hiking trails at Rope Mill Park and Blankets Creek. And don’t forget that Woodstock is conveniently located in close proximity to Lake Allatoona where you can take advantage of a boatload of recreational activities.
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Opening on July 18th, 2013, for those of you who can’t pass up a great, deal is the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. Georgia’s latest shopping destination will be located at the newly constructed Exit 9 off I-575 at Ridgewalk Parkway in Woodstock. This new center will be the closet outlet mall to the City of Atlanta and will feature 80 premium outlet stores and a wide assortment of dining options. Georgia’s Woodstock holds a world of Southern charm with great deals, historic ambience, and a strong sense of community. Georgia’s Woodstock awaits your visit. AC For more information on Woodstock please contact the Woodstock Visitors Center at 770. 924. 0406 or stop by the Visitors Center at 8588 Main Street. The Visitors Center and Historic Deans Store are open Monday-Saturday, 10am to 4pm. To find out more about visiting Downtown Woodstock be sure to check out www.whatsupwoodstock.com www.acmagazine.org
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A Piece of American History Stands Strong The Swan Drive-In Theatre Serves Up Slices of Americana
WORDS: Ray Higginbotham Photos: The Setser Archives & Blue Ridge Media Group
Drive-in movie theatres seem to be a dying breed in the year 2013, with only 347 remaining in the United States and a dismal four operating in the State of Georgia. While more and more drive-ins are seemingly closing up shop every day, The Swan Drive-In, which is located in Blue Ridge, Georgia, remains one of the last standing drive-ins that is still open and screens first-run movies on a regular basis. The Swan Drive-In has a powerful effect on its visitors, who are often brought back to a simpler time in American history when values and morals were of the utmost importance in society. Built in 1955 by Jack Jones, Sr. and William H. Tilley, The Swan Drive-In got its name from original owner W.H. Tilley (known as “H� Tilley) while he was stationed overseas in England during World War 2. Tilley would sit and admire the peaceful ways of the swans that swam in the lakes and ponds during war times, and thought the name Swan would be the perfect fit for the new drive-in. Jones agreed and thought the name would also look good on neon signs as Left: The ever-retro Swan Drive-In marquis has been announcing features for decades. Top: Kathleen Setser shows of their pristine 1955 Chevy which will be featured in the upcoming DreamWorks production. Above: Long gone are the outdoor speakers that used to hang on our car door windows. June/July/August 2013
the name was short, sweet and to the point. The Swan Drive-In still stands where it was built, on what was then called Willingham Circle. Of course, over the years the owners of the Swan Drive-In have had to adapt to the ever-evolving technological times that we live in now. For several decades the drive-in was equipped with outdoor speakers so that all patrons could hear whichever movie was playing at the same time. In the year 1991, the drive-in abandoned those speakers, opting to feed audio through FM transmissions. The old screen and frame of the drive-in was constructed out of wood with a tin backing, but after years of weather and storm damage had to be replaced by a new steel frame that stands up to our inclement weather much better than wood. The new screen is now a year old and was replaced by Selby Industries located in Norton, Ohio, the only company in the United States that still makes screens for drive-in movie theatres. The newest upgrade to the Swan Drive-In has been the switch to digital technology, which was completed in March of 2013. Since movies produced on 35mm film are becoming more and more rare, it was a necessary step for the legendary landmark and one that has been accepted by the community. Many have wondered just how the Swan Drive-In (or
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any drive-in for that matter) gets the movies that they show on the big screen. For the Swan, movie rights used to be purchased directly from film companies for a flat fee, and the theater could show the features as many or as few times as they liked. Back then, the Swan changed movies as many as 3 times per week. Presently, the Swan Drive-In uses Terry Morrison, a booker based out of Atlanta, GA who has managed their account for years and understands the market that they aim to please. Movies are purchased with a digital “key” that allows the drive-in to show that movie a set amount of times. Payments are based solely on ticket sales. In order to show more movies, another digital “key” must be purchased. These days a movie will run anywhere from 2- 4 weeks based on customer demand. While the drive-in has had some upgrades in the past years, the Swan continues to show family-friendly movies much like it did five decades ago. You will never have to worry about your safety when you watch a movie at the Swan Drive-In, as security patrols the grounds and offers parents the same peace of mind that many had during the heyday of drive-ins. Above & Above Far Right: The new metal screen. Right: Jacob Galloway is ready to serve you from the snack-bar (above), which looks much like it did years ago. Far Right Top: The letters for the marquis are cut from masonite and slid into tracks. Bottom: These calendars, from 1969, and were the main form of advertising the shows, would be handed out to each arriving car. 20
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Above & Above Right: "Let's All Go to the Movies!" The Setser's have done a great job of maintaining the 1950's feel. Bottom Right: The Setser's grandson, Steven Glenn Setser, plays his guitar in the snack-bar for patrons. He one day plans to run the theatre himself.
While large chain movie theatres charge outrageous prices for your typical movie snack fare, the Swan Drive-In prices have stayed lower than any other theatre around. Here you’ll find a slice of Americana with classic offerings such as hot dogs, delicious burgers, crispy fries, delectable funnel cakes and one-of-a-kind deep-fried Oreos. The Swan Drive-In is a true piece of history, and is beloved by locals and tourists alike. Michael Eaton, City Council member agrees: “The Swan Drive-In has become an invaluable landmark for our area. Its unique ability to draw visitors to this area continues benefitting the entire community. It has also become a source of pride for many of our local population who are very proud to have not only one of the last surviving drive-ins left in the state, but one of the nicest as well. As a Blue Ridge city council member, I love having the Swan Drive-In here in Blue Ridge and hope that it survives as far into the future as possible.” The drive-in will indeed live on; Steve A. Setser currently holds a 20-year lease on the land. Setser, who has worked for the Swan since he was 15 years old, and his wife Kathleen Setser have owned and operated the theater together since June/July/August 2013
1989. The couple plans on running the ship until they are unable continue, when their grandson Steven Glenn Setser hopes to take over the reins. Recently, the Swan garnered the attention of DreamWorks Studios, as they will film part of “ A Need for Speed,” based on the popular video game, at the Swan Drive-In Theatre, in Blue Ridge. The two days of filming in June will feature many locals as extras as well as vintage cars from around the area, including Setser’s 1955 Chevy. If you want to visit a standing piece of American history, take a trip to Blue Ridge, GA and catch an old-fashioned drive-in movie with your friends and family. There isn’t a bad seat in the house. Bring your kids and even the family dog as the attendants at the drive-in hand out yummy dog treats at the ticket booth. AC Swan Drive-In 651 Summit Street, Blue Ridge, GA Movies are shown year-round, rain or shine. Box office opens at 7pm. Double features. First movie 8:45 pm ( 2nd movie at 11pm). $7 adults, $4 children 4-11. CASH ONLY! For show times and more information, please visit their website http://www.swan-drive-in.com/.
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Get Away From it All Lake Blue Ridge Marina Has Everything You Need
WORDS: Betty Kossick Photos: Lake Blue Ridge Marina & Blue Ridge Media Group
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Twenty-five years ago, Eve and Herb Windham, with a love of the water, bought Lake Blue Ridge Marina, which was built in 1950. Today the marina has grown into a three-generation family-owned business employing sons Donnie, and Johnny LeSesne, their spouses and their children’s children. The full-service Lake Blue Ridge Marina sits on the jewel-like mountain lake at a 1690 full pool. It’s fed by the Toccoa River, which has no industry or town that empties into it making it a pristine lake site. It’s surrounded by 100 miles of shoreline, most of which is undeveloped Forest Service land. The lake is a part of the Tennessee River System and The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and the Blue Ridge Dam being one of the largest earthen dams in North America. Lake Blue Ridge Marina is TVA certified clean meaning that the marina is diligent about protecting the valuable water quality of the lake. Strict management of oil and gas control, sewage, marina sting and erosion keeps the marina in compliance with pollution-control standards which allows them the privilege of using the Clean Marina log and flag. Boaters can come to enjoy watersports at Lake Blue Ridge Marina with your own boat or watercraft or you can rent from the marina. If you come to fish, remember that a Georgia fishing license is required. Licenses June/July/August 2013
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aren’t sold at the marina, so they must be obtained before you plan a day or more of fishing. (To obtain a license call:1. 800. 366. 2661) Walleye, white bass and small mouth bass can be caught here. Lake Blue Ridge Marina rents Bennington Pontoons that provide comfortable rides around the lake. The boats are designed to give full sun or shade as desired. However, keep in mind that there are rules to follow: The driver must be age 21 and have a valid driver’s license to rent. A major credit card is also required. For safety’s sake, only eight adults are allowed, no exceptions. No pets or grills are allowed on the boats, but bringing your own cooler for a picnic is encouraged. Half day rentals are from 9am to1pm or 1pm to 5pm and full day rentals are 9am to 5pm. If you want to enjoy camping as a part of your fishing or boating getaway, Jenny LeSesne says, “There isn’t any camping here at the marina. But there is an area at Morganton Point with camping spots right on the water.” She also notes that the marina’s convenient June Bugs Ship Store was named after a previous employee, June Mowers, “She claimed the store as her own and took very good care of it.” The store continues to sell just what you need for boating fun: supplies, live bait, souvenirs, lake maps, parking permits, beverages, plus clothing, www.acmagazine.org
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skis, boards, wave runners, etc. Cash, checks, and all major credit cards are accepted. In addition to launching your own boat or watercraft or renting one, Lake Blue Ridge Marina’s showroom stocks Bennington Pontoon Boats and Yamaha Personal Watercraft for sale. They also provide one of north Georgia’s finest service departments for boats and watercraft. And, of course, you can get gassed up at the dock. The marina also provides ample space for wet slips, with rates that include covered and uncovered, as well as dry storage. After enjoying a relaxing, fun experience at the marina and the lake you might want to inquire about Eve Windham’s property sales that are a separate business from Lake Blue Ridge Marina, although information can be obtained at the marina. That dream spot may be waiting for you, with a beckoning lake life nearby in the mountains of north Georgia, nestled 26
just like the popular Lake Blue Ridge Marina at the foothills of the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Reservations are recommended at Lake Blue Ridge Marina for weekends and holidays. AC
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Celebrating 150 years since the Civil War swept through Georgia, take a step back in time at the Historic Tabor House, circa 1870. The history of the area surrounds you while you enjoy a sumptuous meal at the Farm Table Restaurant. The Tabor House is home to one of the South's largest Civil War Libraries with a Civil War Museum, the Gilmer County Historical Society, the Gilmer County Genealogy Society, the Sons of Confederate Veterans Museum and many artifacts from the Trail of Tears. Whether you’re a history buff looking for an authentic southern meal or a foodie who appreciates historic surroundings, the Farm Table Restaurant is the perfect place. Chef Janie, a member of Les Dames d' Escoffier, Atlanta chapter, is the third generation of her family to enjoy providing sustenance to others in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. One of her signature dishes, the Apple–Onion Tart is a great appetizer or the perfect compliment to a bowl of soup. Chef Janie makes each guest feel as though they are dining at Grandma's. Vintage table cloths, all embroidered with "Enjoy!," delightful mismatched plates and silver, plus local artists’ work on the walls complete this down-home, hidden gem. www.acmagazine.org
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Apple-Onion Tart
Hot Pepper Jelly
This rustic tart is a stunner and can be served as an appetizer or an entree. Great for summer brunch!
3 cups of sweet red, orange and yellow peppers cut into rings 1 cup finely diced jalapenos 1 cup cider vinegar 1 package pectin 5 cups sugar
1 pre-baked 9" pie shell 3 large sweet onions thinly sliced 1 large Granny Smith apple peeled and thinly sliced Good dash of dried thyme Salt and pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 5 tbsp All Purpose flour 6 1/2 tbsp butter 2 cups whole milk 4 large eggs Caramelize onions using 1 1/2 tbsp butter, salt and pepper to taste and white wine. Just before onions are fully browned, add apple. Let cool Pre-heat oven to 375*F Melt 5 tbsp butter, whisk in flour and cook 2-3 minutes. Add the milk and whisk until it boils. Transfer to large bowl. Break and whisk eggs into a small bowl. Temper eggs and add the milk and flour mixture. 30
Combine peppers, pectin and vinegar in a 6 quart saucepan; bring to a boil. Add sugar and bring to a boil and boil for one minute. Transfer to sterile canning jars. Either refrigerate (up to 4 weeks) or process for shelf storage.
Line bottom of pie shell with apple onion mixture and pour custard mixture over it. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack 10 minutes Serve with a taste of pepper jelly on top.
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Sweet and Sassy Pickled Cauliflower
A colorful side that works with sandwiches and will add some extra flavor to almost any main entree. It goes especially with your favorite grilled or smoked meat dish. 2 heads cauliflower 2 jalapeno peppers 2 cups white vinegar 3 cups sugar 16 juniper berries
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1 tbsp mustard seed 1 tbsp tumeric 1 cup water
3 tbsp hot paprika 2 tbsp cayenne 2 tbsp white pepper
Break cauliflower heads into florets and place in a 1/2 gallon glass container. slice jalapenos thin and sprinkle over the florets
Combine ingredients, rub on meat, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
Combine water, sugar, tumeric and vinegar and bring to a boil over medium heat
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THERES A NEW BREW IN TOWN
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Since the Blue Ridge Brewery first opened its doors three years ago, it has made a lasting impact not only on the City of Blue Ridge, but on the dedicated clientele who frequent the establishment at least once from Wednesday to Saturday each week. If you were to walk around Downtown Blue Ridge and ask ten people to name a place that they would recommend for lunch or dinner, the Brewery will certainly be on everyone’s short list of downtown eateries. The Blue Ridge Brewery’s success can be attributed to a number of great practices and qualities. Owner Patrick Walker's work ethic extends to his oneof-a-kind staff that, at times, seems more like extended family rather than employees. It’s a refreshingly laid-back approach in a seriously intense industry that works well for Mr. Walker, and one that draws in a friendly, yet eclectic mix of patrons who are just as eager to quench their thirst with one of the Brewery’s house-made beers as they are to strike up a conversation with a newcomer. While the Blue Ridge Brewery’s list of commercial beers is tantalizing, it’s the new 6 rotating house-brewed beers crafted by Tom Fennel and Pat Walker in the recently built Brew Room that set the Brewery apart from any other restaurant or bar in town. It all started when Pat bought the building adjacent to the Brewery. “We took possession of the new building in August 2012. We’d been brewing in such small batches that we weren’t really able to sell our beer until we went to a 4 barrel system, which allowed us to have 6 beers on tap at all times,” says Walker. As it is with most large projects, money was initially an issue, but with the help of fellow Brew Master Tom Fennel, the Brew Room eventually materialized. “Tom was very interested in brewing. So we agreed that we would each brew 3 styles. We agreed that I would build the facility and that he would bring in the brewing system,” explains Walker. June/July/August 2013
Left: The Brewery's latest micro-brew taps. Top: Only the finest ingredients available are used in their brews. Above: Brew Master Tom Fennel surely loves his work, and you will too!
For Tom–who can be found researching and experimenting with intriguing local ingredients for his beers– dealing with anything but beer just isn’t an option. “I started out as a wine maker but I like making beer a lot more. Beer equals fun. It’s much less pretentious and you can be a lot more creative.” As time passed, Pat and Tom began
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to refine their crafting process while creating their own variations of classic beer styles, which have become a huge success for the restaurant. “The real concrete evidence that people like our beer is that we’re selling almost 3 of our beers to every 1 of our commercial beers. And we have really good commercial beer,” laughs Walker. Along with the new Brew Room comes the latest addition to the Blue Ridge Brewery – a redesigned menu and change in concept. “We had this romantic notion of a gastro pub, and that was what we were trying to pursue. But really, as the place grew and developed and we got to know our clientele a little bit better, we realized that the casual atmosphere was really what we needed to capitalize on.” With change comes opportunity. “Our prices have come down significantly. We got really ambitious with some of the food that we were making and with some of the sides. Of course our food is still as good as ever; it’s just a little simpler.” Pat Walker’s next goal for the Blue Ridge Brewery will be to begin distributing their in-house brews to gain a larger following. “Having a distributor is going to open up a lot of possibilities. We chose Eagle Rock North as our distributor, and they will help us supply festivals in Georgia as well as distributing to local restaurants.” The Blue Ridge Brewery has done an incredible job of gaining loyal foodiefollowers that not only come back for more, but spread the word of their enjoyment amongst friends and coworkers alike. If you haven’t been, swing by for a cold beer or book a reservation with them! AC Blue Ridge Brewery 187 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706. 632. 6611 Open Wednesday through Saturday; please visit the web site for details: www.blueridgebrewery.com www.acmagazine.org
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Alligators to zebras will definitely attract your attention, however, that’s only the beginning of what you’ll find at the North Georgia Zoo & Petting Farm in Cleveland, GA. With more than 400 animals on-site, many that aren’t available to the public just anywhere– animals that most average zoo attendees have never heard of or seen before– are right before your eyes. Some of us may have heard of miniature pigs and Harlequin lambs, but what about Kinkajou, Coatimundi, Binturong or Bettong? Zoo Keeper Tom Bennett explains, “North Georgia Zoo got its start in 1998 as Wildlife Wonders, sharing animals through education and outreach programs. This collection of animals eventually resulted in North Georgia Zoo opening in 2010.” Having been open to the public for only 3 years, Bennett says that there are still a lot of improvements and expansions planned as money and time allow; thus North Georgia Zoo is continually expanding and upgrading. June/July/August 2013
Left: : A Wallaroo greets visitors on the wildlife walk Top left to right: Learning about a Muntjac deer; one of the many animals on the reptile encounter; Mattie , the Gibbon playing with her best friend Bubbles, the Basset Hound Bottom left to right : Wolves running during the wolf encounter; rare Albino Wallaby shows off baby during a wildlife walk
Summer will be so much more fun with a trip to North Georgia Zoo. You’ll have a great time visiting with hundreds of animals, visiting the new babies and meeting some famous animals that have even been on TV! The basic petting zoo and working farm trip– where you can visit, feed and interact with hundreds of miniature and rare breed farm animals such as sheep, goats, donkeys, cows, alpacas, llamas, rabbits, chickens, ducks, turkeys, zebra, and pigs– is priced right at $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and kids, ages 2-12, no charge for infants. Youngsters can enjoy pony rides for $5. Feed cups for animal feeding are available for only one dollar. There’s also a gift shop on the premises, with lots of unique stuffed animals for kids (and adult collectors) to treasure as
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a memory of their visit. And check out the porcupine quill jewelry, made from quills shed by the resident porcupines. Drinks, snacks, restrooms, all the comfort amenities are readily available. “As a small family-friendly zoo, our biggest strength is the interactive way we present the animals and do our best to make it an up-close and personal experience different from many traditional zoos where people wander around and look at animals in the enclosures but don’t get as much information, interaction and staff attention. The kangaroos, wolves and otters are our biggest hits right now and we offer specialized encounters for guests with these animals on certain days,” Bennett notes. If the basic petting zoo and working farm trips leave you wanting more, there are many options and packages available with new experiences being added all the time. • Guided Wildlife Walks (includes Petting Zoo): $20 Adult $18 Kids A 45 min-1 hour guided tour to learn more about and get to see wild animals www.acmagazine.org
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Above: Reptile encounters are a great way to get up close and personal with animals from lizards to alligators
such as deer, kangaroos, lemurs, Fennec fox, snakes, alligators and more. Includes a small hands-on presentation at the end, with some of our smaller exotic animals. Plus enjoy petting and feeding the animals in the petting zoo at your leisure. • Camel Encounter & Cart/Hay Ride: $5 Feed the friendly camels! No spitting here! Take a wagon ride up to the ridge and view even more animals as your guide tells you all about them. Animals include: Water buffalo, Yak, Highlander Cows and Camels! The highlight of course is getting off the wagon and visiting with our friendly and famous camels! • The Best Deal: Package: $25 Adult $23 Kids Combines the Petting Zoo, Wildlife Walk and Camel Encounter Other Up Close and Personal Encounters last 10-15 minutes and include: Otter Encounter- $35, Reptile Encounter-$5, Baby Kangaroo Encounter- $10, Wolf Pack or Single Wolf Encounter- $35. In addition to the daily experiences listed above, there are several special events and tours to provide even more educational experiences with animals. These are offered only on specific dates June/July/August 2013
and require advance reservations, be sure to call the office or visit the web site to reserve your date and time. • Behind the Scenes Tour: $45 Adult, $35 Kids, 2-2 ½ hours Meet animals not seen on regular zoo visits. Visit babies from the nursery including bottle fed Kangaroos, deer and more! Experience and take part in the training and enrichment of animals from Owls to Zebras. • Sunset Tour: $45 Adult, $35 Kids Tour schedule: check and Visit the Petting Zoo: 30 min; Guided Wildlife Walk with a twist! 45 min; Hay Ride& Camel Encounter 20 min. Stop at Sunset landing 7 watch sunset: 30 minutes; Meet & Greet and Picture time with baby or young exotic animal guests. Refreshments and hayride back to the parking lot. • Wildlife Animal Encounter: $100 person or $75 per visitor for small group. Same personal tour as the Behind the Scenes, but with more exotic animals added. • Ultimate Experience Close Encounter: $300 for two hours or $400 for three hours. We provide you with hands - on up close experience with at least 3 of the animals you request. Includes picture CD of your personal tour. • Shadow a Zookeeper: $150 Level 1.; $200 Level 2
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ZOO TO YOU WW brings the animals to your event! Offering educational programs and stage shows for classrooms, assemblies an entire grade or the whole school. animals and much more. And don’t forget birthday parties! Think this is just for kids? Think again! They’ve done parties for all ages–retirement parties, family reunions and more. Fun educational, hands-on and interactive. Simply an experience you won’t forget. Wildlife Wonders’ trained staff is dynamic, caring and passionate, a crew that will be sure to wow your crowd of 10 or 10,000 with customized programs, set-ups, petting zoo, shows and more, to fit the age and needs of the group for festivals, schools, parties—the list is endless.
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SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER: Saturday & Sundays: 10am - 6pm WINTER: Open Select Days only
Top: See and feed the camels on a camel encounter Right: Otter showing off during an otter encounter
close experience with at least 3 of the animals you request. Includes picture CD of your personal tour. • Shadow a Zookeeper: $150 Level 1.; $200 Level 2 Follow the zookeepers for a day! A great gift for an animal lover! See up close and personal a variety of animals! Help feed, train and interact with the animals here at North Georgia Zoo. With this you’re given a Wildlife Wonders tee shirt and a free lunch. Visitors are always welcome to bring their own cameras but if you want to be hands free for hands-on animal interactions you might want to consider letting the zoo photographer make a CD of your entire fun day for $100— or $175 for two days. Certainly the pictures will be a tender memory. Basically, here at the North Georgia Zoo & Petting Farm, we love animals. We treat them the way they were created to be treated, with dignity June/July/August 2013
Handicap accessible with wheelchair or cart use. Birthday parties and school groups welcome, please contact us for scheduling. For more information or to purchase tickets on line and save, visit: www.northgeorgiazoo.com
and love. So come on out for some Summer Fun, we can’t wait for you to meet our furry, scaly, and feathered friends! AC North Georgia Zoo & Petting Farm 2912 Paradise Valley Road, Cleveland, GA 30528 706. 348. 7279 info@northgeorgiazoo.com Hours of Operation: APRIL-MAY: Saturday & Sunday 10am - 6pm JUNE- JULY: Thursday - Sunday 10am - 6pm
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BUTTERNUT CREEK FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 15 YEARS Celebrate! Celebrate! Come celebrate with the High Country Artisans, Inc. as they reach another milestone…. the 15th anniversary of the Butternut Creek Festival. Where has all the time gone…it seems like just yesterday they began., Come stroll the shady walk or sit under the music tarp while enjoying arts, crafts, demonstrations and live entertainment. Demonstrations in blacksmithing, chain saw art, pedal powered lathe, and basket weaving can be seen. Enjoy the performances
of local bands including “Highway 76”, Fast gear, Victorious, No Name Band, Chloe Senguine and the Crista Lynn Band. Or visit the Blue Ridge Dulcimer Players as they share their talents. Hungry? Several food vendors will be on hand serving a wide variety of foods. This is the fifth year this small group of less than twenty members have had the privilege of having their festival named as one of the “Top 20 Events” by the Southeast Tourism Society. This is an all volunteer, non-profit
501 (c) (3) organization with no paid employees. They boast a truly juried fine craft and arts show. Applications are received from December to March 1st. with the best receiving the nod of acceptance. The result is a well balanced presentation of unique and original handcrafted art. The Butternut Creek Festival is held at Meeks Park in Blairsville, Georgia. Over seventy of the finest artists and craftsmen have been selected to align the winding shady shores of the Butternut Creek. This year’s festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 20th and 21st from 10am to 5pm. Meeks Park is located on the south side of Highway 76/515, 0.7 miles west of the Highway 19/129 intersection. The park entrance is directly across the highway form the North Georgia Technical College campus. The Meeks Park sitting includes playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic facilities. Sorry no pets are allowed in the park. For additional information go to butternutcreekfestival.com, email butternutcreekfestival@gmail.com or call 706-781-1221.
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6/1 – 10/6 Arts on the Lawn. Family friendly Art & Crafts event every Saturday & Sunday. Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Assn. – The Art Center. 10am -4pm both days 706-632-2144 www. blueridgearts.net 6/15 Latimer Hall Arts & Crafts Show in Historic Downtown Woodstock. 10am - 4pm 347. 216. 4691 mainstreetcraftshow.com 6/15, 7/20, 8/17 Art Walk in Historic Downtown Blue Ridge. Saturdays, 5-8pm. 7/13 Latimer Hall Arts & Crafts Show in Historic Downtown Woodstock. 10am - 4pm 347. 216. 4691 mainstreetcraftshow.com 8/3-30 Southern Appalachian Artist’s Guild (SAAG) 3D Exhibit. Blue Ridge, The Art Center. Opening Reception 8/3, 5-7pm. Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association. www.blueridgearts.net 8/10 Latimer Hall Arts & Crafts Show in Historic Downtown Woodstock. 10am - 4pm 347. 216. 4691 mainstreetcraftshow.com
DINING & DANCE 6/1, 6/8, & 6/15 Cartecay Vineyard. Live Music & 5 Wine Tastings. Includes Cartecay Vineyards’ logo wine glass, Saturdays 1pm – 5pm. $13.00. 706-698-9463 www.cartecayvineyards.com
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6/2 Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery: A TRIBUTE TO TUSCANY. Dahlonega, Italian favorites, tapenades and Olive Oil Tasting. $30 per person plus tax and gratuity. Seating at 12:30-2:30pm. Reservations Required. Call 706-867-9862. www. wmvwine.com 6/2 The Lodge at Copperhead Sunday Brunch, 10am to 2:30pm, Huge variety of country cooking, 706-835-7433 6/9 Tiger Mountain Vineyards Wine Dinner at the Red Barn, Tiger, GA –Sun., 6:30 pm –8pm. Reservations only. $80 per person. Unique late harvest Petit Menseng includes four courses, wine, tax & tip. Seating limited! Call 706-782-4777 or 760419-0214 to make pre-paid reservations. www.tigerwine.com 6/15 Farm Table Dinner at the Tabor House, Downtown Ellijay, 5pm-8pm. Enjoy a Farm to Table dinner at the historic Tabor House. Check website for details: www. gilmerchamber.com
6/22 The Great Artsy, 15th Annual Benefit Gala. Blue Ridge Arts Association, The Art Center. Live & Silent Auctions. 20’s Themed Attire Suggested, Dancing Required. Tickets $45, Couples - $80 For Details: 706-632-2144 or www. blueridgearts.net 7/13 Friend and Family Summer Farm to Table Dinner. The Martyn House in Ellijay, GA. 7pm until last guest leaves. Reservations Only. $75.00 Includes wine pairing. Purchase tickets online or call706-635-4759. www.martynhouse.com
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6/1 thru Summer Rolling Thunder River Rafting Company McCaysville, GA Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking /Canoe / Tubing. Reservations (800) 408-7238; 706-492-5720 rafting@rollingthunderriverco. com 6/1 thru Summer Ocoee Rafting LLC, Ducktown, TN. Whitewater Rafting. Call 800-251-4800, for Reservations www.ocoeerafting.com 6/1 thru Summer Southeastern Expeditions. Whitewater Rafting /kayaking/ canoeing in Clayton, GA, Contact Jennifer Perdue, 800-868-7238
6/1 First Saturdays On the Square Downtown Ellijay, 6-9pm. Merchants open late for festivities. FREE and open to public. For more info call 706-635-7400 6/1 – 8/31 Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Daily, 11am-3pm. Sundays 1:30pm-5:30pm. Adults: $27; Seniors: $22, Kids: $14. 877-413-8724 (TRAIN) For details: www.brscenic.com 6/1 Friday Night Live – Main Street Luau. Merchants open late from 6-9pm. Downtown Woodstock For more info call 770-924-0406 6/1-8/31 Summer Color in Roses Gibbs Gardens, Ballground, GA. Adults $20; Seniors $18, Children $18; Children 3 & under FREE. 770-432-7761. www.gibbslandscape.com 6/1 & 6/2, 6/8 & 6/9, 6/15 & 6/16 (Saturday/Sunday) Pick Your Own Blueberries. Mercier Orchards. Take a tractor ride & pick your own blueberries 706-632-3411, www.mercier-orchards.com
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6/3 – 6/6 Paddle Sports Week at Snowbird Mountain Lodge, 9am – 5pm. Learn to Stand Up Paddle on Lake Santeelah. Make reservations directly with Snowbird Lodge: www. snowbirdlodge.com or 800-941-9290. 6/7-8/31 (1st Weekend of Every Month) Woodstock Market & Show. Downtown Woodstock, Fri. and Sat. 9am-5pm Sunday 11am-5pm. Outdoor Market featuring vendors selling vintage items, arts & crafts, plants, food and much more. 770-924-0406 6/7 & 6/14, 7/5 & 7/12 Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens. 3D Environment. 8:30pm Rollins Planetarium. Adults $3, Kids $2. Tickets available 30 minutes prior to show. www. yhc.edu 6/8 Gilmer County Saddle Club Charles Summer Racking Show, 6pm, Gilmer County Arena/Fairgrounds, Ellijay, GA, gilmercountysaddleclub.com 6/8 – 6/9 Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games. Sat & Sun. 9am to 5pm. Meeks Park. Scottish Vendors, Border Collies demonstration. Union County Chamber of Commerce, 877-745-5789 6/14 & 6/15 Garden Club of Ellijay Standard Flower Show. Friday – 2pm-5pm & Saturday 10am to 2pm. Gilmer Arts, 207 Dalton St., Ellijay, Floral designs, horticulture and educational exhibits. Free & Open to Public www. gardenclubofellijay.org 6/22 2013 Downtown Summer Solstice Stroll, Downtown Blue Ridge,11am-6pm. Art galleries, retailers and restaurants join forces to showcase the beautiful town. Details for participants contact www.blueridgearts.net or call 706-632-2144.
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6/22 Gilmer County Saddle Club Open Horse Show 5pm, Gilmer County Arena/ Fairgrounds, Elijay, GA, www. gilmercountysaddleclub.com 6/22-23 Mountain Top Rodeo. R-Ranch in the Mountains/ Dahlonega, 23rd Annual Mountain Top Rodeo, Highway 60. Opens at 6pm, events at 8pm. Call for ticket information 800-231-5543. 7/3 Firecracker Special Train Ride, Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad. Ride the Firecracker Special and watch the fire-works from the train or from in town! Board at 7pm. Reservations suggested. 800-934-1898 7/3 Southern Nights Fireworks Tater Hill, McCaysville, GA. Half hour past sunset (about 9:30pm). Stores and restaurants staying open late during the Independence Day Weekend. Contact www. ocoeeinfo.com 7/5 AmericaFest. Keep the spirit of July 4th going with the spirit of America in Downtown Woodstock. Features bicycle parade on Main Street. 7/6 Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks! 3pm to Dusk. Lake Blue Ridge Marina. Celebrate on the lake, with music, barbecue & special events. Fireworks begin at dusk. Contact 706-632-2618 or lakeblueridgemarina.com 7/6 Fourth of July Day Parade Downtown Blue Ridge Old-fashioned Fourth of July parade begins at 10am. Many floats & surprises. Blue Ridge Business Association 706-258-2750 7/6 Friday Night Live! Tour de Main, Downtown Woodstock , 6-9pm. Merchants open late for festivities. FREE and open to public. For more info call 770-924-0406
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7/6 First Saturdays On the Square Downtown Ellijay, 6-9pm. Merchants open late for festivities. FREE and open to public. For more info call 706-635-7400 7/20-21 Butternut Creek Festival Meeks Park, Blairsville, 15th Annual Festival. 10am-5pm both days. Festival is one of the finest juried arts and crafts shows in the SE. Call 706-781-1221 or visit www. butternutcreekfestival.com . 8/2 Skies over Georgia: Starry Night: Traditional live star show. 8pm, Rollins Planetarium. Adults $3, Kids $2. Tickets available 30 minutes prior to show. www. yhc.edu 8/3 Friday Night Live! Summer of Love, Downtown Woodstock , 6-9pm. Merchants open late for festivities. FREE. For more info call 770-9240406 8/3 First Saturdays On the Square Downtown Ellijay, 6-9pm. Merchants open late for festivities. FREE and open to public. For more info call 706-635-7400 8/3 Spring “Bouncing Babies” Celebration. North Georgia Zoo & Petting Farm. Check out what’s new at the Zoo. 706-348-7279 info@wildlifewonders.org 8/16-17 Kiwanis Rodeo, Kiwanis Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge, 16th Annual Western Rodeo. Food and fun for all at 8pm. Gates open early. Advanced tickets start August 1st. Contact 706632-6644 8/17 Copper Basin River Fest. Downtown McCaysville. 6 mile run, Kayak Race, Tube Race, Rubber Duck Race and Kid’s Zone. Races begin at Horseshoe Bend Park & finish in downtown McCaysville. Face painting, bounce houses and vendors. Contact www. ocoeeinfo.com
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6/1 thru Summer The Lilly Pad Village. Aska Adventure area. Half acre fishing pond,gem mining, miniature golf and guided hiking tours. Open Monday thru Sunday. 706-534-1317 www.lillypadvillage.com 6/4 Summer Reading Program Kickoff at Fannin County Public Library, Blue Ridge, “Fiddlin’ Dan.” Fun & music with Reuben Haller. Tuesday at 11am (only). Downtown Park Amphitheater www.clownvirtuoso.com 6/8 Kids Fishing Rodeo at Amicalola State Park. 8am -10am. Meet at Reflection Pond for trout fishing event for kids under 16. Prizes for biggest fish in 3 age categories. $5 park pass required; program is free. 706-265-4703 6/10-14 Summer Horse Camp, Cherokee Valley Ranch, Jasper, GA, Mon-Fri. 9am 5pm, Lunch provided. Basic horsemanship, care, &riding skills. Participants will have opportunity to “bond” with his/her favorite horse. Call for reservations and important details 706-692-9277 6/11 North Georgia Petting Zoo. Mommy and Me Zoo Crafts & Morning Out, Tuesday,10am-2pm . Unique craft time where both moms and kids can enjoy doing an animal related craft. www.northgeorgiazoo.com 706-348-7279 6/18 Summer Reading Program at Fannin County Public Library. “Underground Eats” Blue Ridge, Presented by The Farmers Market, Tuesday at 11am and 1pm in the Library. (706) 632-5263 6/25 – 7/19 Summer Youth Art Camp. The Art Center, For Details: www.blueridgearts.net 7/8 Summer Reading Program at Fannin County Library, Tuesday, 11am (only) “Dig into Reading Safari” with Chad Crews Downtown Park Amphitheater 706-632-5263
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7/11 Summer Reading Program, Fannin County Public Library, Tuesday, 11am“PIZZA PARTY FINALE” In the Library 706-632-5263 7/11 North Georgia Zoo & Petting Farm 4th of July Celebration, 11am-4pm Learn all about the animals that call America home; alligators, owls, opossums, deer, cougar, wolves and more! Meet & Greet just for the Kids and other surprises. www.northgeorgiazoo.com 706-348-7279
MUSIC
6/1 Live Music with April Cummings, Cartecay Vineyards, Chimney Patio, 1:30pm – 5:30pm, $13.00 includes Live Music, & Tastings. 706-698-9463, cartecayvineyards.com 6/4 & 6/15 Bringin’ the Blues to Blue Ridge. Benefitting Snack in a Backpack to feed hungry children of N. Georgia. Music 6:30pm-10:00pm, $25.00 includes buffet. Gaye Whalton, 706-258-4090 6/4 thru 09/30 Pickin’ in the Park. Horseshoe Bend Park McCaysville. Live music jams & pickin’ on the banks of the Toccoa River every Thursday 6pm until dusk. FREE! Fannin County Parks & Recreation. 706-632-7696 6/6 Blue Ridge Brewery Live Music - Carl Dylan, 6pm9pm. 187 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA. Call 706-632-6611, www.blueridgebrewrery.com 6/8 Live Music with Jennifer Danner, Cartecay Vineyards, 1:30pm- 5:30pm. $13.00 includes Live Music, & Tastings. 706-698-9463 6/8 Woodstock Concert Series. Yacht Rock Revue – Friday Night Fever. Downtown Woodstock. 7:30pm, 70’s Light Rock. FREE – No tickets required. 770-924-0406
7/4 Blue Ridge Brewery Live Music - 6pm-9pm. BobbyDon Bloodworth, 187 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA. Call 706-632-6611, www. blueridgebrewery.com 7/13 Woodstock Concert Series. Ed Roland & the The Sweet Tea Project (Lead singer-Collective Soul) Rock Americana. FREE – No tickets required770-924-0406 8/2 Blue Ridge Brewery Live Music. Shades of Grey. 6p-9pm. Call 706-632-6611, or www.blueridgebrewery.com 8/10 Woodstock Concert Series. The Dazz Band, 80’s R&B. 7:30pm. FREE – No tickets required. 770-924-0406
THEATER
6/1 – 6/2 A Bad Year for Tomatoes. Blue Ridge Community Theater. 7:30 pm, Saturdays, 2:00pm Sunday.. 706-632-9223, www. blueridgecommunitytheater. com 6/7, 6/21, 7/12 & 7/26 Friday Nights Flicks in the Sticks. Outdoor Family Movies in the Park. Downtown Blue Ridge, 9pm. Bring blankets & chairs Presented by: Fannin County Public Library. Call 706-632-5263 for movie information.
6/10-22 Sunny D Youth Theater Camp, Blue Ridge Community Theater. 706-632-9223 blueridgecommunitytheater. com 6/12,15,16,19, 22, 23, 26 The Jungle Book. Woodstock, Elm Street Cultural Village. Shop & Dine as you wait for a fun filled theatrical performance. Tickets & show times call 678-494-4251 www.elmstreetarts.org. 7/10,13-14,17,20-21,24 Beauty and the Beast. Woodstock, Elm Street Cultural Village. Shop & Dine as you wait for a fun filled theatrical performance. Tickets & show times call 678-494-4251 www.elmstreetarts.org. 7/11 – 7/28 The Hallelujah Girls. Directed by Michael Lacy. Thurs – Sat: 7:30pm; Sun: 2:00pm. Blue Ridge Community Theater, 706-632-9223, blueridgecommunitytheater. com. 8/2 – 8/17 The Fantasticks. Tater Patch Players, Jasper, GA, 706253-2800, or email www. taterpatchplayers@gmail.com 8/22 – 9/8 Love, Sex & the IRS, Blue Ridge Community Theater, Thurs.-Sat. – 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm. 706-632-9223, www. blueridgecommunitytheater. com.
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THE PERFECT TASTE OF SUMMER
Cartecay Vineyards LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO 1:30 to 5:30 PM June 1 June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29
Matthew Croxton Jennifer Danner Danny Rhea Barefoot Boone Jefferson Ross
July 4 July 6 July 13 July 20 July 27
Matthew Croxton Josh GilbertJuly Greg Erwin April Cumming Danny Rhea
August 3 August 10 August 17 August 24 August 31
Barefoot Boone Tim Nielson Matthew Croxton Man Bites Dog Josh Gilbert
SUMMER HOURS
Monday through Saturday 11am – 6pm Sunday 12:30 – 5:30 Hours are subject to change, please call ahead or visit our website. DIRECTIONS
From 515, Exit onto hwy 52 East. Travel approximately 8 miles to Clear Creek Road on right, Go 1.0 miles to Tasting Barn on left.
706. 698. 9463 (WINE) CartecayVineyards.com 5704 Clear Creek Road Ellijay, GA 30536