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Area Information » Events
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Mountain roots and artistic culture are part of the Georgia reality. It seems there is always a festival or event to attend while you're here. This area is famous for its mountain music and exquisite folk art. If you check the local calendar, you can find everything from bluegrass festivals to gold panning competitions, fishing tourneys, art fairs, etc.. Local hospitality operators will be able to provide an up-to-date schedule of events, or you can find out more through the Blairsville/Union County Chamber of Commerce.
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Wine Highway Weekend
March 19 -21, 2010
Location: North Georgia
Taste the wines of Georiga. Pick up your Wine passport and visit 10 wineries in this region. For each winery, you will present a 'visa' to taste and receive a souvenir glass at each vineyard.
Please drink responsibly.
For more information: www.georgiawine.com
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Better Health Retreat
April 16-18, 2010
Location: Paradise
Come explore the ways you can better your health.
Retreat includes: Friday night social event, Saturday & Sunday, Activities in 5 x 2 hour sessions, lunch & dinner on Saturday. Classes: Yoga, healthy cooking, hiking the AT, self healing movement, nature photography.
Lodging discounts available. // Price: $120 * per person
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Revamp & Revitalize your life!
Cooking with Kara Mejia
Location: Paradise Lodge
1 Dream and Refocus Workshop
5 Delicious Organic Meals Lovingly Prepared 3 Hands-on
Feeding Body, Mind and Spirit
3 Totally Relaxing Yoga Sessions
A 3-hr Personnel Passion Workshop
Focusing on Following our Personal Joy!
Invigorating Body Care to Make You Absolutely Glow
Nature Walks or Hikes
(Travel at your on speed)
$399.00 for the Stay or $299.00 for the Day
A-la-Carte Luxury Spa Services available
For more information: www.cookingwithkara.com
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Friday Night Concert Series - FREE
May - October
Location: Old Courthouse
7:00 PM ~ Every Friday - Local musicians performing in the Courthouse, donating their time & talents. Free admission.
For more information: http://www.unioncountyhistory.org/
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Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
June 2010
Location: Meeks Park
Clan gatherings, genealogy tent, Scottish vendors, Scottish foods, Pipe & Drum Bands,
Athletics games, Children's games & activities, Border Collie demonstrations, Scottish Harp workshop, Scottish fiddle workshop, Scottish dancing & lots of Scottish music.
For more information: http//:www.blairsvillescottishfestival.org
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Butternut Creek Festival
July 2010
Location: Meeks Park
Annual Butternut Creek Festival, "The Finest Local Arts And Crafts Show Of The Summer" features 65 juried quality artists, artisans and craftsmen. In addition the Festival will have 6 demonstrating craftsmen and 5 exceptionally talented musical entertainers performing both days in the Meeks Park Gazebo. Meeks Park is on the south side of Hwy. 76/515. Festival parking and admission are FREE.
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4th of July BBQ in Paradise
July 4
Location: Picnic area below lodge
Come and join us for a BBQ to remember. Grilled marinated chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, pasta salad, chips, cake, watermelon, and water! That's what is on the menu. Tickets are $10 per person. Join the fun.
Also, horse shoes, and watermelon spitting contest.
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Fireworks 4th of July
July 4, 2010
Location: Meeks Park
Patriotic fireworks at Meeks Park
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Woodsy Woman Weekend
Sept. 10-12,2010
Location: Paradise
Join us for the annual outdoor activities filled weekend for WOMAN ONLY> Your choice of activities in 3 sessions, there will be woman's self defense, fly fishing, marksmanship, outdoor cooking, plant identification, hiking, tubing, Map & Compass and team building on the Challenge Course with Zip Line.
Lunch & Dinner provided on Saturday. Cost $120 per participant. Lodging available at additional discounted cost.
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Southeastern Bluegrass Association Festival
September 2010
Location: Old Courthouse
Jamming all around town. Stage performances at the Union County Historical Courthouse, Blairsville City Hall, and Mountain Life Museum. Workshops for instruments and sound & recording technology. Local arts & crafts and music-related vendors. Food is offered by local organizations. Free admission;donations accepted.
For more information: http://www.UnionCountyHistory.org
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Sorghum Festival
October 2nd & 3rd weekend
Location: Meeks Park
TWo day event to include parade, car show, log sawing contest, biskit eating contest, arts and crafts, music, good food, beautiful scenery and mountain hospitality
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32nd Annual Indian Summer Festival
1st weekend in October
Location: On the grounds of Woody Gap School ~
GA Hwy. 60, between Dahlonega and Blue Ridge
~ Activities and family entertainment Arts/ Crafts, antiques, pottery, leather, local produce, folk art, homemade fried apple pies and good barbque.
Saturday & Sunday 9 to 5 ~
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Fall Celebrations at the Lodge
Fridays in October
Location: Lodge
Fall Celebration at the Lodge: Fridays offers FREE cookies & apple cider...
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Thanksgiving Feast at the Lodge
November 2010
Location: Lodge
For all our guests during the Thanksgiving holiday, we are offering a wonderfully delicious alternative to cooking. Come be our guests at our traditional thanksgiving dinner served at the lodge from 5-7 p.m. Reservations Required. Includes champagne toast, traditional turkey, spiral ham, assortment of cheese & fruit, sweet pot. souffle', mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, maple glazed roasted vegetables, waldorf salad, seafood bisque, pecan pie, sweet potatoe pie.... and on and on and on.......... Price $35 per person
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