Harvest 2014 by The Times

Fall 2014

Tasting your way through North Georgia

The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | Fall 2014

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More at Mule Camp than you can eat

Throwin’ down, hillbilly style in Cleveland

Celebrating all things apple in Cornelia

Wash it all down with a little ’shine in Dawsonville

Gold Rush offers more than glitter in Dahlonega

Taste of Clarkesville brings a bounty

Smothered and covered in syrup in Blairsville

Brats and beer at Oktoberfest in Helen

Enjoy S’mores round the fire

Hungry? Aw, shucks. 13 Fall Events Calendar 14

Welcome to Harvest

Harvest is a fall leisure guide listing the area’s most attended and anticipated annual festivals, plus a listing of area state parks and a calendar of events covering Northeast Georgia. This year, we are eating our way across counties, from funnel cakes to pumpkin pie and more! Norman Baggs General Manager

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More at Mule Camp

than you can eat

Times file photos Top: From funnel cakes to footlongs, you can find it at Mule Camp Market. Above: Cotton candy gets swirled up by the batches. Opposite page: Kettle corn is always a big hit with campgoers.

By Michelle Cantrell One of the area’s largest and longest-running fall festivals is taking over the Gainesville square in October. The annual fall event Mule Camp Market sponsored by the Gainesville Jaycees will happen this year on Friday October 10 through Sunday October 12. The family-oriented festival showcases arts and crafts from local artists with an “Appalachian” theme, and includes vendors from all parts of the United States along with live music, food, activities for children and a carnival. The streets of downtown Gainesville are closed, a food court is set up in the parking lot next to the Brenau Downtown Center, and vendors spread out around the square featuring booths with handmade arts and crafts. Younger visitors will

enjoy bounce houses, a petting zoo and a carnival set up in the parking lot near Main Street. Anita Frederick, lifelong Gainesville resident says “We go to Mule Camp every year. We can usually smell the food and hear the music from our house. Our favorite thing is to see all the different artists with their handcrafted goods, and to talk with them about their craft.” Frederick said one of the food vendors last year made jerk chicken that was so amazing that her family went back two days in a row just to eat at her food stand.“Being at Mule Camp reminds me so much of growing up in Gainesville when the father of one of my friends did a blacksmith demonstration each year. This was back when it was known as the Corn Tassel Festival and held on the front lawn of the Civic Center,” she said.

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The fall festival has been happening for many years, and has undergone several name changes. When the Jaycees took it over in 1993, they called it Mule Camp Market. This was a reference to Mule Camp Springs as the City of Gainesville was first called in the early 1800s, when it was an intersection between two trails used by Native Americans and settlers. The East Hall High School baseball team has been selling homemade ice cream as

a fundraiser at Mule Camp since 1994. Coach Wesley Crow says, “What we make at Mule Camp is a major part of our budget to purchase equipment for the team. Baseball is an expensive sport, and Mule Camp helps us buy the things we need for the students.” This year features expanded music performances, including a concert lineup on Saturday night, and extended hours on Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5

p.m. Co-organizer Charlie Hawkins says, “One difference in this year’s Mule Camp is that we have put a lot of additional effort toward our Saturday night concert. We decided to step outside the box a little and found a band that would draw a good crowd. ‘Outshyne’ is headlining our concert, and they were recently No.1 on the Sirius XM station “The Highway.” Other performers at the concert include Jonathan Ingram, Coal Mountain Band,

and the Tyler Hammond Band. Matt Smith, a seven-year member of the Gainesville Jaycees is co-chairing the organizing committee along with Hawkins for the first time. Smith says, “It’s a huge project but it is a wonderful community event that brings people to Hall County.” The festival will feature a lot of the same arts and craftsstyle vendors and booths from years past.“People can expect the same great homemade products for both kids and adults.” Smith says that they are not making any major changes to Mule Camp, but always work to improve it each year. “The Jaycees give their time and work to make this event a success,” says Smith. “It’s a bunch of Gainesville businessmen, who take their ties off and roll up their sleeves. They show up to volunteer and they move trash or do anything that needs to be done.” Smith says, “In my mind, the biggest impact of Mule Camp Market is that not only is it a community event, but all the proceeds we make are poured back into helping the community.” The Gainesville Jaycees, which is a service organization, supports youth and children in Gainesville through the Empty Stocking Fund at Christmas and by sponsoring leadership activities for young men. The Gainesville Jaycees are currently taking applications for vendors through Sept. 2 in five categories: homemade arts and crafts, nonprofit general, nonprofit food, commercial food and children’s activities. For more information about Mule Camp Market, visit the Gainesville Jaycees website at www.gainesville jaycees.org, email: mule camp@hotmail.com, or contact by phone 770-532-7714.

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Throwin’ down, hillbilly style

Barbecue contest pits all ages in saucy competition Staff reports You’ve seen the master chefs of grilling gather in towns across North Georgia to match their skills with fire, meat and a basting brush. Now you can get a look at the future. BabyLand General Hospital again will serve as host and sponsor of the Kids Q at the Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown and Fall Leaf Festival, a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned event, set for Oct. 24-25 at 300 N.O.K. Drive in Cleveland. Heather Sinyard, event organizer and a Backyard BBQ competitor trained in culinary arts, said the event is geared toward getting young people involved. “At this stage it is a family commitment,” she said. “Barbecue is more than just putting chicken or pork on a grill. Just like the adults, the young people have to

consider barbecue flavors, charcoal heat, timing and presentation. From an educational standpoint, it is a class in chemistry, business time management, culinary and artistic food styling. Just like the Guidelines for KCBS competitions, Kids Q is just fun!” Each child competing will be provided with a grill, prep area and meat for judging. This year, the competitors will be for the best pork chop. The kids are encouraged to use their creativity in their cooking method, seasoning and presentation. All contestants will bring their own cooking utensils, cooking supplies and seasonings. There are two age levels: Mini Pit Masters, ages 6-10, and Junior Pit Masters, ages 11-15. Each child is required to have an adult supervise their activities during the contest and may assist with lighting fires, handling

knives, etc., but cannot help with the actual food preparation or cooking. Each age level has 12 spots available and they are starting to fill up. Top cooks in each category will receive a $50 cash prize and an Exclusive Cabbage Patch Kid from BabyLand General Hospital. Second place in each category will also take home a $25 cash prize. All participants will receive a commemorative Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown souvenir. This Kansas City Barbeque Society competition brings professional, backyard and youngsters from all over the Southeast to compete for prizes totaling $11,000. For the professional and backyard categories, 65 judges come in from many different states, including some from as far away as Indiana and Kentucky. They award points based on appearance, taste

and texture. This competition at BabyLand is also part of the Southern BBQ Challenge, which means grillers are vying for the chance of winning an additional prize purse at the end of the year. It is an important event to those shooting for the Challenge Cup at the end of the year, as cook teams earn double points for competing in Cleveland. The Throwdown will feature a professional KCBS competition, including several teams featured on popular BBQ shows, a “King of the Grill.” In addition, there will be a People Choice Tasting tent, food vendors, rib-eating contest, arts & crafts, corn box and fun for the kids at BabyLand General and in the Piglet Playland. To register or learn more, visit hillbillyhogbbq.com and clicking on “Participant Forms & Info.”

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Celebrating all things apple Staff reports Take a bite out of fall at the 27th annual Big Red Apple Festival in Cornelia, Saturday, Oct. 11. Downtown will come alive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with apples galore, from candied to baked and frittered. There will be plenty of activities to enjoy including live entertainment at the Depot, handmade arts and crafts, Crabapple Kid Zone, Key Club Classic Car Show on Hodges St., Apple Festival 5K & Fun Run, Walk A Mile in Her Shoes Awareness Walk. There is no admission charge. Contact Cornelia Main Street for more information at 770-778-8585, bht@cornelia georgia.org or www.explorecornelia.com.

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Wash it all down with a little ’shine Staff reports Once you’ve sampled all the food you can handle, you’ll need something to cleanse your palate. Head to Dawsonville for the 47th Annual Moonshine Festival Oct. 25-26. Festivities begin at 8:30 a.m. and run until 6 p.m. in downtown Dawsonville with vendors of food, arts and more. A parade of moonshine and revenue cars kick off festivities at 9 Saturday morning. Two stages with live entertainment will be set up around the square in downtown and a Car Show, Cruise-In and Swap Meet will be held at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame formerly known as “Thunder Road USA.” A special event will take place before the official start of the festival. The Moonshine Run on will be Friday, Oct. 24, leaving the Georgia Racing

47th Annual Moonshine Festival When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 25-26 Where: downtown Dawsonville. Moonshine run Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. Cars, parade, live entertainment, artists, food. Cost: Free admission More info: www. kareforkids.us/festival. html, 706-216-5273. Hall of Fame at approximately 10 a.m. with registration to begin at 9. Festivalgoers can fill their stomachs and meet many legendary race car drivers. See large vintage race cars and more authentic moonshinehauling cars than you’ll ever see gathered in one place.

Gold Rush offers more than glitter By Audrey Williams In Dahlonega, the third weekend in October always means one thing: the Gold Rush Days Festival. For the past 60 years, it has drawn crowds of more than 250,000 to celebrate the start of fall with festivities, food and fun. More than 300 booths line East and West Main streets, with vendors packed as far as the eye can see. The past years has seen booths offering homemade honey and jams, handmade pottery and art, hand knit crochets. There’s something going at every corner of the square that weekend, including active participant contests. For the brave hearted, there’ll be arm wrestling, crosscutting, clogging and hog calling competitions. On the main stage, local bands and musicians perform weekend long, with an afterhours concert from Coal Mountain Band on Saturday from 6:30 p.m. until the band feels like stopping. Gold Rush Days Festival, like any good festival, wouldn’t be complete without food. Ranging from the unique, see pork chops on a stick, to the southern staple of good

barbecue, there’s no going hungry at this festival. Sweet-toothed festivalgoers won’t know what to do will all of their options for sugared indulgences. Dahlonega’s square is home to two sweet shops, The Fudge Factory and Paul Thomas Chocolates, that will have booths available during the weekend. The Fudge Factory readies its fall specialties, pumpkin pie fudge, apple pie fudge, all made with fresh local ingredients, to start off the season. It also gets in bushels of fresh apples for one of Gold Days’ best-sellers, caramel dipped apples, selling about 5,000 over the weekend. Paul Thomas Chocolates, also in the caramel apple business, sells versions of the fall treat that weigh over a pound. In addition to its impressive apples, Paul Thomas whips up other noteworthy snacks: chocolate-dipped bacon, chocolate-dipped potato chips and its unique Dahlonega Gold Bar. Created at Paul Thomas, the Dahlonega Gold Bar is made with milk or dark chocolate, golden raisins and Georgia pecans,

and is a fitting sweet for the Gold Rush Days Festival. The fanfare of the festival comes to its height with the Gold Rush Days parade, a march through the square leading up to the coronation ceremony of the Gold Days King and Queen. Voted on by the public, Gold Rush Days royalty are two members of the community who are over 60 and are involved in the community. While thousands of people from all over Georgia may think they’re just enjoying the biggest festival in Dahlonega, there’s a lot of charity that goes on behind the scenes. The festival, organized by the Dahlonega Jaycees, uses the profits from booth rentals to serve the community through the holiday Empty Stocking Fund. Other funds go to helping area families in need and provide scholarships to local teens. Gold Rush Days runs from Oct. 18-19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public. The parade is on Saturday at 3 p.m.. Admission is free and parking around the area is provided by Lumpkin’s 4H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Sunrise Rotary and Lumpkin Middle School Rotary for $10 - $15.

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Taste of Clarkesville brings a bounty Staff reports The annual event created to showcase downtown Clarkesville’s merchants will hit its fifth anniversary as A Taste of Clarkesville takes place Sept. 27 on the square. Several thousand visitors are expected to enjoy local restaurants, live music, wine tastings, beer gardens and door prizes. More than 30 vendors, 25 restaurants, five area wineries and two microbreweries will participate. One of the two beer gardens will be hosted by the Terrapin Beer Co., an

Athens-based brewery that has skyrocketed to fame in the past 10 years. Three live performances will be held on the square. The first act is Anne Greene at noon followed by Moinca Spears and later, Mat Fried will play. Tickets for food or drink tastings will be sold at a booth the day of the event. Each ticket represents one taste and cost a dollar, though 25 tickets can be purchased for $20. Souvenir wine or

beer glasses can be purchased for $10 and each comes with five tickets. A Taste of Clarkesville is hosted by the Clarkesville Business and Community Association, Clarkesville Main Street and the city of Clarkesville. The event runs from noon. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, on the square in Clarkesville. For more information, call 706-968-2801 or visit www.tasteofclarkes ville.com.

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Other area “Taste” events Sept. 8: Taste of the Mountains. 5-10 p.m. Rabun County Civic Center, 201 West Savannah St., Clayton. Dinner provided by area restaurants, a silent auction, live auction and live entertainment. $50 and up. www.explorerabun.com. Oct. 4: Taste of Gainesville, 6-9 p.m. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. 770-2870077, www.lakelanierrowing.org. Oct. 23: Taste of History: The First Ladies of Georgia. 11:30 a.m. First Baptist Church, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville. Sandra Deal will be one of the keynote speakers. 770-2975900.

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Smothered and covered in syrup Staff reports Get ready to put your biscuit-eating skills to the test. The 45th annual Blairsville Sorghum Festival is back at Meeks Park, now hosted by the new Blairsville Sorghum Festival Club. A local tradition, people from all across the country have visited the first weekend of this festival, 45th annual Blairsville which began with the Sorghum Festival parade Oct. 11-12. The second weekend will When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. feature children’s ac11-12, 18-19 tivities, demonstrations, Where: Meeks Park, 409 Meeks Park Road, Blairsville square dancing, food Cost: Free vendors, arts, crafts and More info: www. music Oct. 18-19. blairsvillesorghumfestival.com. Including events

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such as Biskit Eatin,’ Pole Climbin’ and Log Sawin,’ Blairsville’s biggest event has a rich history in the North Georgia mountains, said Kim Bridges, president of the Blairsville Sorghum Festival Club. “It started back in 1969,” she said. “It was just several people, a group that got together to sell sorghum on the square, and they would dress in old-timey clothes.” Performing this year will be Steven Phillips & Midnight Express on Oct. 11, and Waymore’s Outlaws on Oct. 12. The festival was at a fort for many years until it moved to Meeks Park seven years ago to accommodate the extra space for the growing event. For its entire duration, about 20,000 people are expected to visit the festival this year. Bridges said the most popular event each year is the Biskit Eatin’ contest. People come from all over the country, including Alaska and Hawaii, to compete, stock up on authentic sorghum syrup and enjoy a fall tradition. Of course, the sorghum makers only use old-fashioned firewood cooking for their signature product. Sorghum is a “mountain grown syrup,” from a locally grown cane. This has been a large part of the Blairsville culture for decades. After gaining attention from residents all across the state, the event was officially declared the Sorghum Festival of the State of Georgia.

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Brats and beer at Oktoberfest By Audrey Williams The longest running Oktoberfest in the United States happens to be right here in Northeast Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Helen’s 44th Oktoberfest kicks off on Sept. 11 with a parade down Edelwiess Strasse, led by grand marshal, Fox 5’s Paul Milliken, to the Festhalle for the tapping of the official Oktoberfest keg. Beer lovers and connoisseurs get excited now, because the beer doesn’t stop there. This year’s Oktoberfest offerings include 17 beers on tap and over 40 bottled beers, including Hoffbrau, Erdinger, Paulaner and Miller. Travelers come all over to grab a cold one at the 54-day festival, but they stay for the traditional German foods. Oktoberfest boasts Bavarianstyle pretzels as big as a tray for hungry festivalgoers. Those wanting something meatier have an array of wursts to look forward to, from bratwursts to knackwursts. Schnitzel, fried flattened boneless chicken, coated in flour, beaten eggs and bread crumbs, is also on the menu at this year’s Oktoberfest. To complement the wursts and schnitzel, classic dishes such as Bavarian potato salad, red cabbage and sauerkraut are also served up. After having their fill of Ger-

44th annual Oktoberfest When: Sept. 11-15, Sept. 18-Nov. 2. Where: Helen Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen. Cost:Fridays $8 per person; Saturdays $10 per person; Sundays free. More info: 706878-1908, www. helenchamber.com. man edibles, music, dancing and all around merriment is next on the Oktoberfest itinerary. This year’s line-up included 13 different bands and performers presenting traditional German sounds. Fritz’s Polka Band, Lorelei und Schatzi and Autobahn are all armed with accordions ready to get the crowd moving to waltzes, polkas and even the Chicken Dance. It’s all a part of Helen’s goal to transform from a quaint Bavarian town to a rocking attraction during Oktoberfest. Helen’s Chamber of Commerce sponsors the entire event, with some donations from the community. Overlooking the Chattahoochee River, the Festhalle sees about half a million visitors during Oktoberfest. Like much of Helen, it is inspired by Germany’s alpine architecture, painted in shades of green and red, making it a sight for newcomers. Tourists might feel even more like they’ve been dropped into a German storybook when they spot ladies in lederhosen and dirndl delivering their beer. Oktoberfest begins on Sept. 11 to Sept. 14, Thursday – Sunday, and picks back up every day from Sept. 18 through Nov. 2. Admission is $8 Monday – Friday, $10 on Saturdays and it is free on Sundays.

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Enjoy S’mores round the fire State parks and scenic picnic areas in North Georgia Amicalola Falls State Park: 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534, 706265-8888, 800-573-9656, gastateparks.org/ AmicalolaFalls, Amicalolafallslodge.com Don Carter State Park: 5000 N. Browning Bridge Road, Gainesville. Hiking, picnicking and nature viewing. 44 campsites, 8 cottages, 4 picnic shelters, 12 primitive campsites Open daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 parking fee. www.gastateparks.org, 678-450-7726. Brasstown Bald: Hiking, picnicking and nature viewing. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $2 to $5 entrance fee. 706-896-2556 Smithgall Woods State Park: Hiking, biking, lodging, fishing, hunting and wildlife observation, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. Gates open at 7 a.m. daily, visitor center open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 parking fee. www.gastateparks.org/info/smithgall, 706-8783078 Unicoi State Park and Lodge: Birding, lake swimming, canoeing, hiking and lodging, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. Park open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, office hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $5 parking fee. www.georgiastateparks.org/unicoi, 706-878-4726 Anna Ruby Falls: Walking trail, hiking and nature observation. 3455 Anna Ruby Falls Road, Helen. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. $3 per person. www.helenga.org/business/anna-ruby-falls-visitor-center. 706-878-1448 Tallulah Gorge State Park: 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive, Tallulah Falls; 706-754-7981, www.gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge. Moccasin Creek State Park: 3655 Highway 197, Clarkesville, www.gastateparks.org, 706-947-3194 Lake Lanier parks: Old Federal, Duckett Mill, Bolding Mill, Bald Ridge, Sawnee and Van Pugh South campgrounds are open through Sept. 9 Lower Pool East, Upper Overlook, Buford Dam and Lanier day-use parks are open through Sept. 23 Beaches at Burton Mill, Robinson, Keith’s Bridge and Long Hollow day-use parks are open through Sept. 23 Beach and picnic shelter at Little Hall day-use park is open through Sept. 23 Beach and campground at Toto Creek day-use park is open through Sept. 9 Other corps’ day-use parks are open year-round. 877-444-6777, www.recreation.gov. Lake Lanier campsites: River Forks Park: 3500 Keith Bridge Road, Gainesville. Beach, 63 campsites with power/water hookups, 60 picnic sites with grills, 3 picnic shelters, boat ramp, bathhouse, playgrounds, 24-hour security. Open through Dec. 31, closed JanuaryFebruary. Rates $20 tent sites, $30 RV, $50-$200 pavilion and building rentals. www.hallcounty.org/parks. Lake Lanier Islands: 7000 Holiday Road, Lake Lanier Islands. Shoal Creek, Lake Lanier Islands campsites. RV sites, boat ramp, resort amenities. Rates: $33.99-$257.99. 678-482-0332 www. lakelanierislands.com. Shady Grove Campground: 7800 Shadburn Ferry Road, Cumming. Open through Nov. 4. 110 campsites (tent area, area with power/water hookups), beach and swim area, boat ramp, picnic shelters. Fees: $18-$155. 770-205-6849, www.forsythco.com. Army Corps of Engineers: Seven campgrounds with 482 campsites, 430 with power/water hookups. Sites with hookups include Bald Ridge, Bolding Mill, Duckett Mill, Old Federal, Sawnee. Primitive camping sites are Van Pugh South, War Hill. Parking is $5 daily. Interpretive Center hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Park Hours are 8 a.m. to dark.

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Hungry? Aw, shucks Staff reports Find your appetite while you find your way out of the corn this fall. Then have yourself a piece of pumpkin pie. Jaemor’s 9th annual corn maze, located in Alto on Ga. 365, opens Sept. 6 and runs through Nov. 14. More than 120,000 folks visited the maze last October. They hope to top that this year. Experience a mind boggling quest through 8 acres of corn and exciting fun activities for the whole family. Jaemor is featuring a pumpkin train, hayrides, apple cannons, duck races, farm slide, honeybee observation hive, a cotton exhibit, photo areas, and a brand new petting zoo this fall season. Enjoy the new concession stand and head to the country store for pumpkin pie. The Buford Corn Maze began its 2014 season Aug. 30 at the five-acre site on Friendship Road in Buford. The maze, which attracts approximately 20,000 visitors each year, is open through Nov. 16. Located on Friendship Road in south Hall County, the Buford Corn Maze is one of several in North Georgia. There is more to do at the Buford Corn Maze features Atlanta’s longest hayride. There is also a corn box play area, face painting, pony rides, a bounce house and farm animals to pet. And in late September, October and November, the Buford Corn Maze’s Haunted Forest comes to life for Halloween. Live music is presented on some Fridays and Saturdays, and visitors also get a chance to sing on Sundays with karaoke.

Corn mazes in North Georgia Buck’s Corn Maze Where: 1923 New Hope Road, Dawsonville Attractions: Corn maze, hayrides Contact: 706-344-8834 Buford Corn Maze Where: 4470 Bennett Road, Buford Contact: 678-835-7198, bufordcornmaze.com Commerce Corn Maze Where: 40155 Highway 441 S, Commerce Attractions: corn hole games, scary movies at night Contact: 706-335-3866, funopolisfamilyfuncenter. com Jaemor Farm Corn Maze Contact: 770-869-3999, www.jaemorfarms.com North Georgia Corn Maze Where: 559 Tom Bell

Road, Cleveland Attractions: hayride, House of Burn, kids corner Contact: 800959-1874, www. northgeorgiacornmaze. com Tomato House Farms Corn Maze Where: 22 Stephens Circle, Murrayville Attractions: pumpkins, produce store Contact: 706-867-8660 Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze Where: Ga. 53 E, Dawsonville Attractions: hay ride, bonfire, haunted maze, Contact: 770-772-6223 or 888-OSHUCKS, www. uncleshucks.com Times and costs may vary. Check before you go.

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Fall events Hall county Ongoing “Ring Road” art exhibit. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday through Sept. 12. Roy C. Moore Art Gallery, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. 678717-3707. “Women’s Work” fiber arts exhibit. Through Sept. 12. Brenau University Sellars Gallery, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Free. 770-534-6263, amurphy2@ brenau.edu. “Shared Experiences” by Henry Higginbotham. Through Jan. 9. Brenau University Leo Castelli Gallery, John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Free. 770-534-6263, amurphy2@brenau.edu. “All Things Bright and Beautiful”: Folk Art from the

Brenau University Permanent Art Collection. Brenau University Presidents Gallery, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Free. 770-5346263, amurphy2@brenau. edu. Craft of the Week. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. $1 with admission to museum; INK members free. 770-536-1900, inkfun.org. Home School Day. First Tuesday of every month. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. Halfprice admission for all homeschoolers. 770-5361900, inkfun.org. Northeast Georgia History Center Family Days. 1-4 p.m. Second Sunday of each month through December. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free. 770-2975900, www.negahc.org. Northeast Georgia History

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Center Forums. 7 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month through December. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St NE, Gainesville. Theme differs each month. Admission free for members, $3 for nonmembers. 770-297-5900, www.negahc.org. The Sofa Sessions. 6 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month. Brenau University Jacobs Building Lobby, 340 Green St., Gainesville. Free. 615-218-6958, bburch@ brenau.edu.

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Sept. 2: Brenau Faculty Recital. 7:30. Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Join Priscilla and Keith Jefcoat for an evening of four-hand piano music dedicated to the memory of Dr. Wayne Dempsey. $25 suggested donation to the AllSteinway Initiative in honor of Dempsey, who died in April 2014. 770-534-6263, amurphy2@brenau.edu. Sept. 6: Buffalo Wild Wings Kick off for Kids 5K. 9 a.m. Buffalo Wild Wings Parking lot, 1185 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville. Proceeds benefit the Gainesville Parks and Recreation Children At Play Fund. $20 pre-registration and $25 on race day. Sept. 6: Fiber Arts Workshop: Stitching Together Past and Present. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brenau University Sellars Gallery, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Free. Limited to 12 participants. 770-5346263, amurphy2@brenau. edu. Sept. 7: Soggy Doggy Pool Party. 1 p.m. dogs under 35 lbs; 3 p.m. dogs 36-70 lbs; 5 p.m. dogs over 70 lbs. Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, 1545 Community Way, Gainesville. $10 per dog, people free. 770-5312680, www.gainesville.org/ recreation. Sept. 13: Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival, Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, Clarks Bridge Park. 678-971-9858, www.dragonboatatlanta.com, atlantadragonboatfestival@ gmail.com. Sept. 15: Dr. Jerico Vasquez, Guest Pianist. 7:30 p.m. John Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Hosch Theatre, 429 Academy St.,

Gainesville. 770-534-4764, www.brenau.edu/music. Sept. 16: Stage Tour: Sleeping Beauty. 6 p.m. Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Join Director Gay Hammond for a sneak peek at how we create the magic of this classic fairy tale. Free. 678-717-3624. Sept. 18: GMFB’s Annual Empty Bowl Lunch, 11a.m to 1 p.m (drop-in)First Baptist Church Gainesville Banquet Hall. $25. 770534-4111 or email kay@ gamountainfoodbank.org. Sept. 19-20: The 13th Annual John Jarrard Foundation Concert and Songwriter Festival. 6 p.m. Downtown Gainesville Square. Free and open to the public. 770-710-9191, jjackson@ johnjarrardconcert.com, www.johnjarrardfoundation. com. Sept. 20: What is Voice – REALLY!?!?!?!. 7:30 p.m. Brenau University John Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Hosch Theatre, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. An evening of fun for celebrating the voice with high school chorus singers from the Brenau area. 770-538-4764, www.brenau.edu/music. Sept. 20: Art in the Square. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic Gainesville Square, Gainesville. Free. Sept. 22: “Belongings Once Were” art exhibit. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday through Sept. 12. Roy C. Moore Art Gallery, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. 678717-3707. Sept. 24: Educator’s Open House. 3:30-6:30 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Drop-in reception showcasing the History Center’s in-house and outreach programs. Free. 770-297-5900, www.negahc. org. Sept. 25: “All Creatures Great and Small” exhibit. Brenau University Sellars Gallery, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Free. 770-5346263, amurphy2@brenau. edu. Sept. 25: Masters in the Art of Nursing: Healers Among Us Awards Ceremony. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Whalen Auditorium at Featherbone

The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | Fall 2014 Communiversity, 1001 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. Celebrating the careers of some of the top health care providers in the community. Free. 770-534-6206, jcollier@ brenau.edu. Sept. 26: WonderQuest: Theater for Young Audiences presents “Sleeping Beauty,” adapted by Gay Hammond. 7:30 p.m. through Oct. 4. Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Prices vary. 678717-3624, gta.ung.edu. Sept. 26-27: HCMG Fall Garden Expo.Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville. $2 admission per adult. Plant and garden goods vendors, plus garden art, photography, and food vendors. www. hallmastergardeners.com. Sept. 27: Run the Point 5K. 8 a.m. Lanier Point Park, 1579 Lee Waldrip Drive, Gainesville. $20 preregistration and $25 on race day. 770-531-2680, www. gainesville.org/recreation, www.active.com. Sept. 28: 2nd Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. Enjoy activities and games as well as preparedness tips and close-up looks at several emergency preparedness vehicles. Free emergency backpacks while supplies last. Free. 770-536-1900, inkfun.org.

October

Oct. 1: Northeast Georgia Writers Memoir Interactive Workshop. 1-3 p.m. Peach State Bank and Trust, 325 Washington St., Gainesville. Led by Georgia Author of the Year Martha Ezzard. Free. www.negawriters.org. Oct. 2 and 18: Symphonic Band Concert. 7-8 p.m. Ed Cabell Theater, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. 678-717-3624. Oct. 4: Taste of Gainesville, 6-9 p.m. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. 770-2870077, www.lakelanierrowing. org. Oct. 10-11: Brenau University 12th Annual Mock Mediation Invitational Tournament.

Brenau University John Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Banks Recital Hall, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. 770-534-6297, kfrank@ brenau.edu. Oct. 11: Choices Pregnancy Care Center Inaugural 5K Run/Walk. 11:30 a.m. Lakeview Academy, 796 Lakeview Drive, Gainesville. $25 per person or $75 for a family of 4 through Oct. 2. $30 on race day. 678-928-4360, www. choicespregnancypartners. org. Oct. 13: “I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends” faculty recital. Brenau Downtown Center, Theatre on the Square, 301 Main St. SW, Gainesville. The concert is dedicated to the memory of the late Wayne Dempsey. Free. $25 suggested donation to the All-Steinway Initiative in honor of Dr. Dempsey. 770-538-4764, www.brenau.edu/music. Oct. 14: Jazz Band concert. 7:30 p.m. Ed Cabell Theater, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. 678-7173624. Oct. 14-19: Fall Classic Tennis Tournament. Longwood Tennis Center, 20 Pearl Nix Parkway, NW Gainesville. City Resident Singles $15; nonresident singles $20; city resident doubles split $12.50; non-resident doubles split $17.50. 770-531-2680 to register by Oct. 9. Oct. 18-19: 5th annual Harvest Balloon Festival. 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch, 770-967-9777 jlanders@newlandco.com Oct. 18: Nightfall Family Festival. Sunset. Elachee Nature Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $5. Elachee members and children younger than two free. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org. Oct. 20: Il Portale Musicale Honors. 7:30 p.m. Brenau University Pearce Auditorium, 202 Boulevard, Gainesville. Free. 770-538-4764, www. brenau.edu/music. Oct. 21: Stage Tour: “Oklahoma!” 6 p.m. Brenau University Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Join GTA Artistic Director Jim Hammond for a peek behind the scenes at GTA’s 35th season with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s landmark American musical.

Free. 678-717-3624, www. gainesvilleTHEATREalliance. org. Oct. 23: Taste of History: The First Ladies of Georgia. 11:30 a.m. First Baptist Church, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville. Sandra Deal will be one of the keynote speakers. 770-297-5900. Oct. 23: Terri Dilling art exhibit. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday through Nov. 20. Roy C. Moore Art Gallery, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. 678-717-3707. Oct. 23: Mother-Son Halloween Dance. 5:308:30 p.m. Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Catered dinner, dancing and costume contest. City residents $50 per couple; non-residents $60. Sibling discounts available. Must preregister by Oct. 18. 770-531-2680, www. gainesville.org/recreation. Oct. 24-25: Ghost Walk. 6–8 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Departures scheduled every 20 minutes. Stops at seven

ghostly locations on and near the Brenau campus. Must be 10 years of age or older. $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers. 770-297-5900, www.negahc.org. Oct. 25: Trick or Treating on the Trail. 3-5 p.m. Midtown Greenway, 682 Grove St., Gainesville. For children ages 12 and under. Free. Oct. 27: In Praise of Music. 7:30 p.m. Brenau University John Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Atrium, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Vocal Chamber Ensemble and Director Bobby Ivey perform songs from Baroque and beyond. 770-538-4764, www.brenau.edu/music.

November

Nov. 3: Gospel Choir Concert: Courageous. 7:30 p.m. Brenau University Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Portia Burns, director. 770-5384764, www.brenau.edu/ music. Nov. 4-8, 9, 11-15: “Oklahoma!” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4-8; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-15. Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St SE,

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16 Gainesville. Prices vary. 678717-3624, gta.ung.edu. Nov. 5: The Georgia Poetry Circuit Fall Reading: Sholey Wolpe. Brenau University John Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Banks Recital Hall, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Wolpe is an award-winning IranianAmerican poet, literary translator and visual artist. Free. 770-534-6179. Nov. 6: 5th Annual Juried Student Design Exhibition. 5:30-7 p.m. Brenau University Presidents Gallery, Pearce Building, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. A studentchoreographed concert. General admission $6; seniors $4; children under 12 free. 770-534-6245, vgreene@brenau.edu. Nov. 6-8: The 15th Annual International Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament. Brenau University John Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Banks Recital Hall, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. The International Academy of Dispute Resolution’s showcase event gives undergraduate students a real-life experience as

mediators. 770-534-6297, kfrank@brenau.edu. Nov. 12: 5th Annual Entrepreneurs: Masters of Innovation. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Brenau University East Campus, 1001 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. An event to show community recognition and appreciation for the hard work and talent of local entrepreneurs. Free. 770538-4707, lweaver1@brenau. edu. Nov. 17: Student voice recital. 7:30 p.m. Ed Cabell Theater, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. 678-7173624. Nov. 18: Spectrum Winds. 7:30 p.m. Brenau University Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Spectrum Winds instrumental ensemble incorporates students and others in the community for making music. 770-5384764, www.brenau.edu/ music. Nov. 20: Humanities Focus Evening. 6-8 p.m. Brenau University Thurmond McRae Auditorium, 625 Academy St., Gainesville. An exhibition of Brenau students and

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faculty acitivities in the Department of Humanities. Free. kfrank@brenau.edu. Nov. 20: Symphonic Band concert. 7:30 p.m. Ed Cabell Theater, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. 678717-3624. Nov. 24: A Holiday Concert. 7:30 p.m. Brenau Downtown Center, Theatre on the Square, 301 Main St. SW, Gainesville. Spectrum Singers and Vocal Chamber Ensemble present holiday music for all ages. 770-5384764, www.brenau.edu/ music.

December

Dec. 1: Benjamin Schoening faculty recital. 7:30 p.m. Ed Cabell Theater, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. 678-717-3624. Dec. 2: UNG Chorale concert. 7:30 p.m. Ed Cabell Theater, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. 678-7173624. Dec. 2: UNG Chorale and Men’s Ensemble Holiday Concert. 7:30-9 p.m. Ed Cabell Theater, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. 678-717-3624. Dec. 5-7: The Nutcracker. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6; 2 p.m. Dec. 7. Pearce Auditorium, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. $11-30. 770-5324241, www.gainesvilleballet. org. Dec. 6: Santa Spirit 5K. 8 a.m. Gainesville Middle School, 1581 Community Way, Gainesville. $20 preregistration and $25 on race day. 770-531-2680, www. gainesville.org/recreation, www.active.com. Dec. 7: Christmas on Green Street, 4:45-7:30 p.m. Green St., Gainesville. Magician, face painters, live music, Santa Claus, some houses open, antique cars and holiday floats parade. 770503-1319.

Dawson County Ongoing

Burt’s Pumpkin Farm. Through November, 5 Burt’s Farm Road, Dawsonville. 770-265-3701, www. burtsfarm.com. Buck’s Corn Maze, Through November.

1923 New Hope Road, Dawsonville. $7-$8. 706-3448834, www.buckscornmaze. com. Bradley’s Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees. 25 Lawrence Drive, Dawsonville. 770-380-3636, www. bradleypumpkinpatch.com. Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze. Through November, 4525 Ga. 53, Dawsonville. 770772-6223, www.uncleshucks. com.

September

Sept. 19: POW MIA Day, 6 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park, Dawsonville. Veterans Affairs of Dawson County, 706-265-6278.

October

Oct. 25-26: 47th Annual Moonshine Festival, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., downtown Dawsonville. Moonshine run Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. Cars, parade, live entertainment, artists, food. Free. www. kareforkids.us/festival.html, 706-216-5273. Oct. 31: Trunk-or-Treat, 4-7 p.m. Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Road, Dawsonville. Free. bhamil@dawsoncounty. org.

November

Nov. 11: Veterans Day Celebration. Downtown Dawsonville. Veterans Affairs of Dawson County, 706-2656278.

December

Dec. 6: Breakfast with Santa. 8-11 a.m. Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Road, Dawsonville. Breakfast and photo packages starting at $5. Cash only. dawsoncounty.org. Dec. 6: Dawsonville Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. 4:30-8 p.m. Downtown Dawsonville. Free. www. dawson.org, 706-265-6278.

Forsyth County September

Sept. 4-28: “Mama Won’t Fly.” 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com.

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October

Oct. 2-12: Cumming County Fair and Festival. 4-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4 p.m. to midnight Friday; 10 a.m. to Midnight Saturday; 12:30-9 p.m. Sunday. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. Adults $7, children $3, children younger than 4 free. Parking $3. 770-781-3491, www. cummingfair.net. Oct. 3: The Oak Ridge Boys in Concert. 8 p.m. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. 770-7813491, www.cummingfair.net. Oct. 7: Colt Ford in Concert. 8 p.m. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. 770-781-3491, www. cummingfair.net. Oct. 9: The Charlie Daniels Band in Concert. 8 p.m. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. 770781-3491, www.cummingfair.net. Oct. 17-Nov. 9: “Gypsy.” 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com.

November

Nov. 28-Dec. 21: “A Christmas Carol.” 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com.

December

Dec. 13-14: Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival. 4-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. $1 adults, children younger than 12 free. 770-781-3491, www.cummingfair.net. Dec. 31: China Groove “Doobie Brothers Tribute Band.” 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com.

Habersham County September

Sept. 1: Angela Kelly Art Exhibit. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 1 through Oct. 31. Reception at 5 p.m. Sept. 18. Piedmont College Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia St., Demorest. A mixed media exploration of the nature of personal photography and cultural memory. Free. 706-778-8500 ext. 1011, dwhite@piedmont.edu. Sept. 21: SuperNova Organ Series with Katie Minion. 4 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. Organist Katie Minion is a doctoral student in organ performance at Indiana University. Free. 706-778-8500 ext. 1211, whinson@piedmont.edu. Sept. 30: Manhattan Piano Trio. 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. Tickets are

available at the door. The Manhattan Piano Trio is one of the most creative, exciting, and dynamic young ensembles in America. $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Piedmont faculty, staff, and students free. 706-778-8500 ext. 1211, whinson@piedmont.edu.

October

Oct. 2-5: ‘Sweet Charity.’ 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2-4; 2 p.m. Oct. 5. Piedmont College Swanson Center Mainstage, 365 College Drive, Demorest. Bright and sophisticated musical comedy by Cy Coleman and Neil Simon. $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Piedmont faculty, staff, and students admitted free. 706-778-8500 ext. 1355,

reservations@piedmont.edu. Oct. 11: 27th Annual Big Red Apple Festival. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Cornelia, Cornelia. Free. 770-778-8585 ext. 280, bht@corneliageorgia.org, www. explorecornelia.com. Oct. 18: Piano concert by Benjamin Burrell. 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. Benjamin Burrell, a native of Cornelia, has performed in Europe, Asia, and throughout the United States. 706-7788500 ext. 1211, whinson@piedmont. edu. Oct. 26: Violin concert by Rachael Fisher. 4 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. Free. 706-7788500, whinson@piedmont.edu.

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18 Oct. 30: Piedmont Cantabile Fall Concert. 5 p.m. Brooks Hall, Center for Worship and Music, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. Free. 706-778-8500 ext. 1211, whinson@piedmont.edu.

November

Nov. 13: Piedmont College Singers Fall Concert. 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. Free. 706-778-8500 ext. 1211, whinson@piedmont.edu. Nov. 15: Piedmont Instrumental Chamber Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. Free. 706-778-8500 ext. 1211, whinson@piedmont.edu. Nov. 18: Piedmont Wind Ensemble Concert. 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. Free. 706-778-8500 ext. 1211, whinson@piedmont.edu. Nov. 20-23: “Hush: An Interview with America.” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20–22; 2 p.m. Nov. 23. Swanson Center: Black Box Theatre, 365 College Drive, Demorest. Play about an 11 year-old with a vivid imagination that thrusts both she and her father into the media spotlight. $5. Piedmont faculty, staff, and students free. 706-778-8500 ext. 1355, reservations@piedmont.edu. Nov. 27: Holiday Light Spectacular. Open until 11 p.m. through New Year’s Day. Cornelia City Park, Wyly St., Cornelia. Free.

December

Dec.1: Japanese Pottery: The Rising Generation from Traditional Japanese Kilns. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 through Jan. 31. Piedmont College MasonScharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia St., Demorest. Show of diverse ceramic works from Japan. Free. 706778-8500 ext. 1011, dwhite@piedmont. edu. Dec. 5-6: A Service of Lessons and Carols. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5–6. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. Now in its 26th year, the Piedmont College Chorale, under the direction of Lauren Ringwall; Brass Choir; and Joy Hayner on the Sewell Organ are featured in this program of readings, carols and anthems to begin the Christmas season. Free. 706-7788500 ext. 1211, whinson@piedmont. edu. Dec. 27-31: Christmas in the Park. Cornelia Community House and Cornelia City Park, Wyly St., Cornelia. Ice skating, arts and crafts, Santa visits. Free. www.explorecornelia.com.

Lumpkin County Ongoing

“Outdoor Lifeworks” exhibit by Didi Dunphy. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday; 3-7 p.m. on Sunday. Through Sept. 18. Bob Owens Art Gallery, 82

College Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 706864-1400, ung.edu.

September

Sept. 6-7, 12-14: “Mulan Jr.” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. The Historic Holly Theater, 69 West Main St., Dahlonega. Adults $14, children and students $10. 706-864-3759, hollytheater.com. Sept. 25: “Outsiders” exhibit by Terry Rowlett. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday; 3-7 p.m. on Sunday. Through Oct. 30. Bob Owens Art Gallery, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 706864-1400, ung.edu.

October

Oct. 1: “Woven Together: Tapestry Weavers South” exhibit. Open during library hours. Library and Technology Center, Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 866-597-0002. Oct. 4: Mountain Music Medicine Show. 8 p.m. The Historic Holly Theater, 69 West Main St., Dahlonega. $18-25. 706864-3759, hollytheater.com. Oct. 10: Jazz Band concert. 8-9:30 p.m. Gloria Shott Performance Hall, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 706864-1423. Oct. 10-12, 24-26, 31, Nov. 1-2: “Macbeth.” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. The Historic Holly Theater, 69 West Main St., Dahlonega. Adults $18, children and students $12. 706-864-3759, hollytheater.com. Oct. 18-19: Gold Rush Days. Allday event. Historic Dahlonega Square, Dahlonega. Food, crafts and entertainment. Parade featuring Golden Eagle Band and UNG Corps of Cadets. Free. 706-864-3513. Oct. 23: Symphonic Band concert. 8 p.m. Hoag Auditorium, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 706-864-1423.

November

Nov. 3-4: UNG Singers and Le Belle Voci Fall Concert. 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at Dahlonega Baptist Church, 234 Hawkins St., Dahlonega; Nov. 4 at Dahlonega United Methodist Church, 107 South Park St., Dahlonega. Free. 706-867-2508. Nov. 4-13: Group I of Senior Exhibition Series, student art exhibit. Open during library hours. Library and Technology Center, Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 866-597-0002. Nov. 6: “Southern Printmaking Biennale VI” art exhibit. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday; 3-7 p.m. on Sunday. Exhibit will show through Dec. 12. Bob Owens Art Gallery, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 706-864-1400, ung. edu. Nov. 11: UNG Singers and Le Belle Voci Collaborative Concert with UNG Chorale. 7:30 p.m. Chapel at Gainesville First Baptist Church, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville. Free. 706-867-2508.

Nov. 17: Student voice recital. 8-9 p.m. Gloria Shott Performance Hall, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 706867-2508. Nov. 18: Patriot Choir. 8-9 p.m. Gloria Shott Performance Hall, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 706-867-2508. Nov. 18: Group II of Senior Exhibition Series, student art exhibit. Open during library hours. Library and Technology Center, Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 866-597-0002.

December

Dec. 1: Percussion Ensemble concert. 8 p.m. Gloria Shott Performance Hall, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 706867-2508. Dec. 4: Symphonic Band concert. 8-9 p.m. Hoag Auditorium, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega. Free. 706-864-1423. Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21: “White Christmas.” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. The Historic Holly Theater, 69 West Main St., Dahlonega. Adults $18, children and students $12. 706-864-3759, hollytheater.com.

Jackson County Ongoing

Downtown Braselton Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Through Oct. 10. Harrison St. DowntownBraselton.com.

September

Sept. 10: Lunch and Learn (Fall Foliage with Posey). 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jefferson Library, 1000 Washington St., Jefferson. $5 lunch available with pre-registration. 706-367-5307, www.crawfordlong.org. Sept. 20: Fall is HERE! Braselton Gallery. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. At Braselton Gallery, artists are bringing in autumn creations: seasonal pottery, scarves and wraps, new jewelry and painting. Customer who makes the 20th purchase of the day will win a gift basket of fall treats. 678-960.8977, BraseltonGallery.com. Sept. 20: Victorian Tea (Naughty Women/ Lovely Tea with Sloan Meyers). 4-6 p.m. Crawford Long Museum, 28 College St., Jefferson. $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Space is limited. 706367-5307, www.crawfordlong.org. Sept. 20: Movie Under the Stars. Dusk. Braselton Park. Sept. 20: 2014 YearOne Braselton Bash. Noon to 7 p.m. YearOne, 1001 Cherry Drive, Braselton. Foose select & Participant Vote Car Show. $25 minimum donation for Car show entry or $100 Foose Select 100 group. Spectators free, donation requested. Shows benefit the Hot Rodders Children’s Charity. www. hotrodderschildrenscharity.org.

October

Oct. 1-4: Petit LeMans, Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, 770967-6143, info@roadatlanta.com, www.

The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | Fall 2014 roadatlanta.com. Tickets $50-$80. Oct. 4: Animals and ART! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Braselton Gallery, 36 Frances St., Braselton. Professional photographer will be on hand to take pet portraits. Adoption center, health and safety tips for your pets, plenty of animal-themed paintings and art, pet dishes, and door prizes. 678-960.8977, BraseltonGallery. com, Facebook.com/BraseltonGallery. Oct. 24-26: 11th Semi-Annual Braselton Antique and Holiday Festival. Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Braselton. Featuring more than 120 booths of antiques, furniture, vintage jewelry, folk pottery, local artists and holiday décor. Free parking and admission. Facebook.com/ BraseltonAntiqueFestival. Oct. 24-26: Haints and Saints Cemetery Tour. 6:30-10 p.m. Friday; 5-10 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Downtown Jefferson and Woodbine Cemetery, Jefferson. $15 adults ages 13 and up, $10 children ages 6-12, and $15 for all on Sunday. 706-367-5307, crawfordlong.org. Oct. 25: Riverkeepers Clean Up Day. Braselton Community Room & Braselton Riverwalk. Ywise@braselton.net.

November

Nov. 13: Merlot, Museum and Masterpiece Christmas Ornament Painting Party. 7-9 p.m. Crawford Long Museum, 28 College St., Jefferson. $40 for members, $45 for non-members. Price includes art supplies, hors d’oeuvre and beverages. 706-367-5307, www.crawfordlong.org. Nov. 15: 2014 YearOne Braselton Bash/ Christmas in Braselton Car Show. 1-5 p.m. YearOne, 1001 Cherry Drive. $5 minimum donation for Car show entry. Spectators are free, donation are appreciated. The shows benefit the Hot Rodders Children’s Charity. Drivinithome.com/braselton-bash, hotrodderschildrenscharity.org.

September

Sept. 6: Northeast Georgia Swap Meet. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-335-2301, www. atlantadragway.com. Sept. 19-21: NOPI Nationals. 6-11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. $15 general admission Friday, $25 general admission Saturday and Sunday. 706335-2301, www.atlantadragway.com. Sept. 27: Gear Jam. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-335-2301, www.atlantadragway. com.

October

Oct. 4: Northeast Georgia Swap Meet. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-335-2301, www. atlantadragway.com. Oct. 10-11: The Atlanta $10,000 Nostalgia Race. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-3352301, www.atlantadragway.com. Oct. 25: Southeast Charity Challenge. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-335-2301, www. atlantadragway.com.

November

Nov. 1: Test and Tune/Super Heavy Shootout. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-3352301, www.atlantadragway.com.

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December

Dec. 5: Photos with Santa. 5:30-8:30. Crawford Long Museum, 28 College St., Jefferson. Free horse-drawn carriage rides. Color photos available for $8. You may bring your own camera for $5. 706367-5307, www.crawfordlong.org. Dec. 6: Poetry and pajamas. 2-3 p.m. Crawford Long Museum, 28 College St., Jefferson. Free. 706-367-5307, www. crawfordlong.org.

Banks County Ongoing

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20 Nov. 8: Northeast Georgia Swap Meet. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce. 706-335-2301, www. atlantadragway.com.

Rabun County Ongoing

Tallulah Falls Bluegrass on the Square. 7-8 p.m. Saturdays through mid-November. Tallulah Falls Opry House, Main St., Tallulah Falls. Free. www.explorerabun.com. Feature Farmer Thursday. 6-10 p.m. Thursdays through mid-November. Lake Rabun Hotel and Restaurant, 35 Andrea Lane, Lakemont. www.lakerabunhotel. com, 706-782-4946.

September

Sept. 8: Taste of the Mountains. 5-10 p.m. Rabun County Civic Center, 201 West Savannah St., Clayton. Dinner provided by area restaurants, a silent auction, live auction and live entertainment. $50 and up. www. explorerabun.com. Sept. 13-14: WANNAGOFAST.COM 1/2 Mile Shootout and Heavens Landing. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing Fly In Community Airstrip, 1271 Little Creek Road, Clayton. $15 per day or $25 for two day pass. 706-212-0241, www. skyvalleyevents.com.

October

Oct. 4: Foxfire Mountaineer Festival.

11th Semi-Annual Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival Friday, October 24th 12-7 Saturday, October 25th 9-6 Sunday, October 26th 10-5 Downtown Braselton FREE Admission Booth Space Available Antiques, vintage, collectibles, local art work, outdoor gardening,

ironworks, statuaries, primitives, advertising, pottery, woodworking, folk art, jewelry, glassware, textiles, rustics, re-purposed salvage, turn-of-the-century furniture, great food, live music & much more.

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10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rabun County Civic Center/Clayton City Hall Complex, Ga. 76 W, Clayton. The 20th annual event will feature old-fashioned fun, food, crafts, and music. $5 per person; up to 5 children per family free. 706-7465828, foxfiremountaineer.org, foxfire.org. Oct. 4: Downtown Clayton Sidewalk Art Show and Sale. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Downtown Clayton. 706-212-0241, skyvalleyevents.com. Oct. 11: Great ARTdoors Festival at Hambidge. The Hambidge Center, 105 Hambidge Court, Rabun Gap. Free. www.hambidge.org. Oct. 18: 1st Annual Fall Festival at Sky Valley. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sky Valley. Free. www.explorerabun.com. Oct. 25: Trick or Treat. Noon to 1 p.m. Main St., Clayton. Free. www. explorerabun.com.

November

Nov. 8: Georgia Sky to Summit 50K / 8.5m. 7-11 a.m. Sky Valley Resort Club House, 568 Sky Valley Way, Sky Valley. Qualifier for Georgia Death Race. $65 for 50k, $40 for 8.5m. www.explorerabun. com. Nov. 27: Clayton Cluckers Turkey Trot. 8-10 a.m. Downtown Clayton. 5K race to celebrate Thanksgiving. Entry fee required and canned good donation requested. 706-982-1284, www. fromageclayton@yahoo.com. Nov. 27: Holiday Shopping Extravaganza and Festival of Trees. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rabun County Civic Center, 201 West Savannah St., Clayton. 706-982-9432, www.explorerabun.com. Nov. 28: Christmas in Downtown Clayton. 5-8 p.m. Downtown Clayton. Free. www.downtownclaytonga.org. Nov. 29: Santa on Saturday at the Rock House. Noon to 3 p.m. The Rock House, Main St., downtown Clayton. Free. www.downtownclaytonga.org.

December

Dec. 5-7, 12-14: Charity Lane Festival of Lights. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Begins at Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mobile on Ga. 441, Mountain City. Seven miles of Christmas decoration. $10 per car. charitylane.rabun@gmail. com. Dec. 6: Battle for Black Rock 12m / 36 m. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Black Rock Mountain State Park, 3085 Black Rock Mountain Parkway, Moutain City. 12 mile $40; 36 mile $50. sean@runbumtours. com. Dec. 6: Rabun County Christmas Parade. 5-7 p.m. Downtown Clayton. Free. www. downtownclaytonga.org. Dec. 7: River Vista Half Marathon and 10K Race. 7 a.m. to noon. River Vista RV Resort, 20 River Vista Drive, Dillard. $25-$90. www.rivervistahalfmarathon. com.

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Towns County Ongoing

Women and Wine Series. 5:30-7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday of the Month. The Tasting Room at Paradise Hills Resort, 366 Paradise Road, Blairsville. $15. www.mountaintopga. com. Friday Night Tapas at Cranecreek Vineyards. 6-8 p.m. every Friday evening. Cranecreek Vineyards, 916 Crane Creek Road, Young Harris. Tapas $4-$12. www.cranecreekvineyards.com.

September

Sept. 5: Lake Chatuge Classic Golf Tournament. 8 a.m. to sign in, 9 a.m. to tee off. Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa, 6321 Ga. 76, Young Harris. $80. 706-896-4966, www.mountaintopga. com. Sept. 6: Hiawassee Music on the Square. 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Square in Downtown Hiawassee Park. Free. www. mountaintopga.com. Sept. 6-Oct. 12: Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association National Show. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 W Main St., Blue Ridge. www.blueridgearts.net. Sept. 8: Mountain Community Chorus Auditions. 6-8:30 p.m. Clegg Recital Hall at Young Harris College, 1 College St., Young Harris. $20. 828-557-9187, www. mountaincommunitychorus.org. Sept. 11: Patriot Day at Paradise

Hills. Paradise Hills Resort, 366 Paradise Road, Blairsville. Free. www. paradisehillsresort.com. Sept. 12-14: Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association’s “Fall Plein Air.” Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge. 706-632-2144, www.blueridgearts.net. Sept. 20-21: Celebrate Autumn Arts & Crafts Show. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Blairsville Technical College, Ga. 515, Blairsville. 706-896-0932, www. mtnregartscraftsguild.com. Sept. 26-28: St. Francis of Assisi Festival. Noon to midnight. St. Francis of Assissi, 3717 Ga. 515, Blairsville. www. mountaintopga.com.

October

Oct. 9: 2nd Annual Night of the Mountain Lion Reserve Raffle. 6 p.m. Young Harris College Recreation and Fitness Center, 1 College St., Young Harris. Fundraiser for women’s basketball team. www. mountaintopga.com. Oct. 10-18: Georgia Mountain Fall Festival. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. Music, Food and Crafts. 706-896-4191, www.mountaintopga.com. Oct. 18-Nov. 15: SAAG National Show. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 West Main St., Blue Ridge. 706632-2144, www.blueridgearts.net. Oct. 25: Harvest Festival At Crane Creek

Vineyards. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cranecreek Vineyards, 916 Crane Creek Road, Young Harris. 706-379-1236. Oct. 31: Cool Season Gardening Seminar. 10 a.m. Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center, 195 Georgia Mountain Experiment Station Road, Blairsville. www.caes.uga.edu.

November

Nov. 1: “Blacksmith & Fine Craft Auction.” 1-4 p.m. John C Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Road, Brasstown, N.C. 828-837-2775, www. folkschool.org. Nov. 21: Grow Your Own Shitake Mushrooms Workshop. 10 a.m. Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center, 195 Georgia Mountain Experiment Station Road, Blairsville. $25. Limited to 8 participants. www. caes.uga.edu. Nov. 22-23: Mistletoe Market and Sugar Plum Tearoom Arts and Craft Show. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Blairsville Technical College, Ga. 515, Blairsville. 706-8960932, www.mtnregartscraftsguild.org.

December

Dec. 6: Towns County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tour of Homes. 10 a.m. Towns Chamber of Commerce, 1411 Jack Dayton Circle, Young Harris. $10 in advance, $15 day of tour. www. mountaintopga.com.

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Union County September

Sept. 13: Mountain Music and Arts and Crafts Festival. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville. Appalachian, bluegrass and gospel music; arts and crafts, demonstrations on spinning, blacksmithing and bowl carving; food. 706-745-2628, www.gastateparks.org. Sept. 20-21: 2nd Annual Celebrate Autumn Arts and Crafts Show. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21. North Georgia Technical College, 121 Meeks Ave., Blairsville. Juried arts and crafts show with food, inside and outside booths. Free. 706-896-0932, www.artguildstore.com.

October

Oct. 4-5: Indian Summer Festival. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Woody Gap School, 2331 Ga. 60, Suches. Arts and crafts, antiques, pottery, folk art, food. Free. 706-7472401, www.indiansummerfestival.org. Oct. 5: The Run Above the Clouds 10K Road Race. 2331 Ga. 60, Suches. 706747-2401, www.indiansummerfestival. org. Oct. 11: Sorghum Parade. 11 a.m. Downtown on the Square, Blairsville. Hundreds of people line the streets to see the floats, bands and other crowd pleasers. Free. 706-745-4745, www. blairsvillesorghumfestival.com. Oct. 11-12, 18-19: Blairsville Sorghum Festival. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meeks Park, 490 Meeks Park Road, Blairsville. Celebrate the art of sorghum syrup making while enjoying arts and crafts, live music and other fall activities. 706-745-5789, www. blairsvillesorghumfestival.com. Oct. 11 and 18: Traditional Square Dance. 8 p.m. Old Middle School Gym, School Circle, Blairsville. 706-7455789. Oct. 18: Good Neighbors Car Show. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. United Community Bank Parking Lot, 125 Ga. 515, Blairsville. More than 200 cars and antique cars “show off” at the Good Neighbors Auto Show. 828-837-8539, 706-745-3985. Oct. 18: Fall Hoedown at Vogel State Park. Noon to 8:30 p.m. Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville. Celebrate Autumn’s arrival with a cake walk, hayrides, chili and drinks, camfire and dancing, and a professional storyteller around a bonfire. $3 per person for hayrides. $5 parking. 706-745-2628, www. gastateparks.org. Oct. 31: Hometown Halloween On The Square. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Downtown Blairsville. Games, costume contests and trick-or-treating. Free. 706-9944837, www.downtownblairsville.com.

November

Nov.22-23: 14th Annual Mistletoe

Market and Sugarplum Tea Room. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23. North Georgia Technical College, 121 Meeks Ave., Blairsville. Start your holiday shopping at the Mistletoe Market with arts and crafts to spark the holiday season as well as homemade soups, sandwiches and goodies. 706-896-0932, www. artguildstore.com.

December

Dec. 1-31: Tour of Trees. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Union County Community Center, 129 Union County Recreation Road, Blairsville. Over 30 decorated trees and wreaths on display. Free. 706-7455789, www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com. Dec. 5-6: Kris Kringle Mountain Market. 4-8 p.m. Dec. 5; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6. Union County Farmer’s Market, 148 Old Smokey Road, Blairsville. European-style outdoor market featuring music, children’s area, arts and crafts, produce and food. Free. www.gafarmtrail.com. Dec. 6: Christmas Parade. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Blairsville. Celebrate Christmas with the arrival of Santa Claus in the parade at 2 p.m. Pictures with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Historic Courth House. Open House in the Butt-Mock House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 706-745-5493, www. unioncountyhistory.org. Dec. 13: Holly Jolly Christmas. 3-6 p.m. Union County Community Center, 129 Union County Recreation Road, Blairsville. Decorated trees, children’s events, musical performances and refreshments. Free. 706-745-5789, www.VisitBlairsvilleGA.com. Dec. 13: Christmas Tree Lighting at Vogel State Park. 4-7 p.m. Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville. Tree lighting, caroling, bonfires, hayrides and visit from Santa. Bring an unwrapped gift for kids of 0-12 years of age for the “Gift A Gift Toy Drive” sponsored by the Union County Sheriff’s Department. Free. 706-745-2628, www.gastateparks.org.

White County Ongoing

Community Contra Learn and Dance. 7:30 p.m. Every first and third Tuesdays of the month. Sautee Nacoochee Community Hall, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. $4 per person; children younger than 12 free. 706-878-3300, snca.org.

September

Sept. 7: Times and Places of the Cherokee People. 2 p.m. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. Donations requested. 706-878-3300, snca.org. Sept. 11-15, Sept. 18-Nov. 2: 44th Annual Oktoberfest. Fridays; 6 p.m. to Midnight Saturdays; 1-7 p.m. Sundays. Helen

Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen. 6-10:30 p.m. Fridays $8 per person; Saturdays $10 per person; Sundays free. 706-878-1908, www. helenchamber.com. Sept. 20: 6th annual Clermont Cupcake Challenge 5K and 1K Road Race. 1k Road Race at 7:45 a.m., 5K Road Race at 8 a.m. Concord Baptist Church Parking Lot, 640 Main St., Clermont. $20 for 5K Run/Walk, $15 for 1K Fun Run. Register at runnersfit.com/ cupcake. 770-536-5509, Sarge30506@ bellsouth.net. Sept. 27: Agrifest & Pottery Comes to Town. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Freedom Park, Downtown Cleveland. 706-865-3225, www.whitecountychamber.org.

October Oct. 4: Sautee Jamboree. Noon to midnight. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. Free. 706-878-3300, snca.org. Oct. 18: Art-Oberfest. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee Strasse, Helen. Free. 706-878-3933, helenarts.org. Oct. 19: Lillies of the Valley Concert. 2 p.m. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. 706-8783300, snca.org. Oct. 24-25: 5th Annual Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown and Fall Leaf Festival. Babyland General Hospital, 300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland. Benefits United Way of White County. Free. 706-778-8585 ext. 280, www.hillbillyhogbbq.com.

November Nov. 1: 2014 Unicoi Wine Festival. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historic Hardman Farm, 143 Ga. 17, Sautee Nacoochee. Live music, wine, food and art. www. whitecountychamber.org. Nov. 15: Atlanta Concert Ringers with the Sautee Camerata. 7:30 p.m. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. Ticket price TBA. 706-878-3300, snca.org.

December Dec. 14: Sautee Nacoochee Community Chorale. 2 p.m. Center Theater, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. Free. 706-8783300, snca.org. Dec. 20: Puppet Making Workshop. 12:30 p.m. Center Theater, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. Free. 706-8783300, snca.org. Dec. 20: Santa’s Stolen Mail Puppet Show. 2 p.m. Center Theater, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. Free. 706-8783300, snca.org.

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