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Upcoming Events
2009
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The crocus and daffodils are poking through
the winter chill. Come up and enjoy
the most wonderful time of year when the
days warm up and the nights are perfect for
snuggling by the fire. Blue Grass is
coming to Dillard the 12-14th of March; St.
Patrick's Day is the 17th and we will have
green eggs and ham, corned beef and cabbage
and good Irish Stout. The end of the
month will see warmer temperatures as Spring
arrives. The Chattooga River rafting
trips resume in March and the water is
amazing with the help of the Spring rains.
In April we will be celebrating Easter with
hand dipped chocolates and later in the
month we will host a jewelry making workshop
with local artists Cecil and Mel Gagliano.
Join us for a month of celebrating Green
Living and Earth Day festivities. The
Last weekend of April come enjoy Celebrate
Clayton- a juried craft fair. |
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January:
Snow skiing and snow tubing in the
mountains, a great time to get away after
the rush of the holidays. Martin Luther King
Day makes a perfect three day weekend.
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February: A
wonderful romantic event for Valentine's
weekend .Annual "Fireside Art & Craft Show" at
Unicoi State Park; celebrate Valentine's Day
with our romantic champagne getaway; Antique
auctions start up in Mountain City;
Presidents' Day offers a three day get away;
see the first signs of Spring in the valley.
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March:
Whitewater rafting along the Chattooga
starts up with pre- season deals; search for
gold at the end of the rainbow on St
Patrick's Day at one of the many gem mines
and shops.
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April:
Spring meteor showers can be viewed at
Black Rock Mountain Lake; Whitewater
Festival at Tallulah Gorge; North GA Art
Guild Showcase at Tallulah Falls; Celebrate
Clayton Arts & Crafts Fair in Clayton.
Start your Spring with fresh strawberries
you pick yourself.
ANNUAL SPRING FARM DAY at
Hillside Orchard Farms
April 15th.
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May:
May 1st:
Fourth Annual Earth Day Kite Festival
Rabun
Gap Naccoochee School noon til 4pm. Bring a
kite or get one there. Professional
kite flyers will demonstrate, eco
friendly exhibits and lots of fresh air.
Third ANNUAL WILD AND WOOLLY
WINE TASTING & AUTHOR-FIDDLER FESTIVAL
ForestWatch 2010 Wild &
Woolly Native Plant Sale & Book Festival
will be held 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
Saturday, May 1, at the Sheehan Barn in the
Persimmon Community of Rabun County. The
site is nestled along Persimmon Creek in a
pastoral valley of striking beauty. This
annual benefit for Georgia
Forest Watch, environmental guardian of our
national forests and streams. Fiddlers and
authors, native plants, too. Wine for the
tasting, local breads and cheese, and
regional food fare, plus a stellar line-up
of Appalachian writers and musicians. For
information, please call 706.635.8733.
www.gafw.org
or
www.tigerwine.com
May 1-2:
WHITE WATER RELEASES
AT TALLULAH GORGE
Full Moon Hikes, Wildflower Hikes and Rock
Hikes check the schedule at the link below.
www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah
May 15:
AWAKENING OF THE VINES
Tiger Mountain Vineyards,
Awaken the Vines at this annual spring
festival featuring a gourmet
picnic, bonfire of the
winter prunings and dancing in the vineyards
by the Marching Abominable
Feed and Seed Band. Limited
to wine club members and guests. Check
tigerwine tasters page and
find out how to be included.
www.tigerwine.com
May 21-22:
7 TH
ANNUAL LAKEMONT ART WALK
Historic Lakemont,
Friday 9 am – 8 pm;
Saturday 9 am – 6 pm
www.historiclakemontvillage.com,
706.782.8384 Artists’ demonstrations and a
trunk show of unusual one-of-a-kind jewelry
by Barbara Wilkes; refreshments and live
music. Gallery theme “Putting on the Dog,”
featuring art about dogs; Grand Opening of
Annie’s at Alley’s
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June:
Send Dad out to fish and hike this Fathers
Day. North GA. Heritage Arts Tour. Plan your wedding at the water's edge
of Sylvan Falls;
11-13
NorthEast GA Arts Tour
Tour Rabun, Lumpkin,
Habersham and White Counties visiting
studios and galleries featuring the work of
local artists. Look for the ART ZONE
Signs.
www.artstour.org
12 Home
and Garden Show Rabun
County Civic Center 9am-3pm.
June 14-16
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The June Lyrids is a low-rate
shower during which you could
see up to 10 meteors per hour
during its peak.
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17-20
Mountain Lakes Classic Antiques Show
Rabun County Civic Center.
www.mountainlakesclassic.com
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July:
Celebrate your independence in the
Mountains; Enjoy the Fireworks at Lake
Burton. Fresh berries are yours for
the picking at area farms.
Saturdays BLUEGRASS ON THE
SQUARE
Tallulah Falls, 7pm
July 28-29
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At peak time about 20 bright,
yellow meteors can be observed
per hour. Because these meteors
nearly broadside the Earth,
their speed is a moderate 25.5
miles per second.
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3 LAKE BURTON FUN RUN
Lake Burton,
9:00 am The Lake Burton Fun Run is known
throughout the Southeast as one of the most
scenic two-mile courses. Now expanded to 800
registered runners, joggers, and walkers!
All Proceeds are donated to Lake Burton Fire
Departments. Visit
http://www.lakeburtonfun.com/
for more information, or to sign up!
3 4 rd
Annual RABUN RAMBLE 5K AND 10K ROAD RACE
Lake Rabun Pavilion.
7:30 a.m. Participants can either run or
walk the 5K or 10K race along scenic Lake
Rabun Road. Applications and directions
online at
www.rabunramble.com
GORGE FLOOR HIKE AT
TALLULAH GORGE
9:00
am Sign up in advance.
www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah
HOLIDAY CANOE OUTING AT TALLULAH GORGE
Tallulah Gorge State Park, ,
2:00 pm Sign up in advance.
www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah
4 FOURTH OF JULY BBQ
FESTIVITIES & FIREWORKS SHOW
The Dillard House.
Outdoor Hamburger Cookout: 12 – 2 pm Live
Band on the lawn 4:30 – 8:00 pm, Wine and
Beer available for purchase Outdoor
Barbeque: 5:30 – 8:00 pm Fantastic fireworks
show will begin at dusk!
For cookout tickets, visit the Dillard House
front desk. For more information see
www.dillardhouse.com
4 FIREWORKS ON LAKE RABUN
Lake Rabun,
Dusk
www.lakerabun.org
4 LAKE BURTON FOURTH OF JULY
FIREWORKS
Lake Burton,
8:45 pm
www.lbca.net
4 31ST ANNUAL LAKE RABUN
WOODEN BOAT PARADE
Lake Rabun,
10:30 a.m., viewing from the Methodist
Church boathouse on Lake Rabun Road
www.lakerabun.org
FULL MOON CANOE OUTING AT
TALLULAH GORGE
Tallulah Gorge State Park,
8:00 pm Sign up in advance.
www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah
FULL MOON CANOE OUTING AT TALLULAH GORGE
Tallulah Gorge State Park,
8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Register in advance. 706-754-7981,
www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah
10 2008 ART AT THE LAKE SHOW
& SALE
Lake Rabun Pavillion,
Hosted by the North Georgia Arts Guild. 10
a.m. – 6 p.m. For details please call
706.782.ARTS. www.northgeorgiaartsguild.com
15 RABUN COUNTY HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY 4 TH
ANNUAL HOEDOWN
Dillard House Conference Center,
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets include the
infamous Dillard House BBQ meal with all the
trimmings, music and live and silent
auction! Tickets are $50.00 for adults and
$20 for children. Individual tickets or
tables may be purchased; all proceeds
benefit Rabun County Habitat for Humanity.
Please Gail Hopper for more information –
706-212-2103
16-18 "OddCouple"(Female
Version)
Dillard Playhouse Theatre
North Georgia Community Players Adult tickets:
$10, children:$5
Ticket information on
web site:
www.ngcommunityplayers.com
17 HAMBIDGE SUMMER FESTIVAL,
MUSIC, BBQ and RAKU
Hambidge Center,
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
www.hambidge.org
17 CLAYTON CRAWL
Downtown Clayton.
6 pm Crawl all over downtown Clayton,
Georgia to sample fabulous food from local
restaurants located at the Rock House and at
Veterans Park. Also taste local wines from
Tiger Mountain Vineyard and Persimmon Creek
Vineyard along with featured wines from
around the world which will be poured at
Fromage and Grapes & Beans. Enjoy live music
from Robert Ray and David Fry.
18 7 TH
ANNUAL HEIRLOOM TOMATO FESTIVAL
Glen Ella Springs,
An all day event beginning at 11:00 a.m.
with the grand finale being a Twilight
Supper at 6:00 p.m. Reservations required.
Call 706-754-7295 for details.
www.glenella.com
July 29-30
Frequency: |
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The Capricornids are
characterized by their often
yellow coloration and their
frequent brightness. They are
also slow interplanetary
interlopers, hitting our
atmosphere at around 15 miles
per second. Though you can
expect only 15 meteors per hour
at best under dark sky
conditions, the Capricornids are
noted for producing brilliant
fireballs.
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30 FOXFIRE CHILDREN’S
HERITAGE DAYS
Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center,
9 am – 2 pm Children ages 7-12 participate
in hands-on activities and make projects.
Register early as space is limited to 12.
Cost is $30/child, with $5 discount for
additional siblings. Drop off and pickup is
at the Foxfire Gift Shop at 200 Foxfire Lane
in Mountain City.Fee includes snack and
lunch.www.foxfire.org
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August:
GA State Championship at the Annual
Dillard Bluegrass & Barbeque cook-off;
Annual Passion Drama at Tallulah Falls;
escape the "Dog Days" of summer in the cool
mountains; Pick your own fresh, local
tomatoes at area farms; Art Festival at
Sky Valley.
6-7 14th
Annual DILLARD BLUEGRASS & BARBECUE FESTIVAL
Dillard City Hall,
3 pm – 9 pm Friday; 11 am – 9 pm Saturday.
Admission is $10.00/adult; under 12 free;
days of top bluegrass performers plus the
Georgia State Championship KCBS cook-off –
and beautiful crafts.
August 12-13
Frequency:  |
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This shower produces about 60
meteors per hour, and its
performance is farily consistant
from year to year.
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September: Rhapsody in Rabun- a "Taste
of Rabun" gala; end the summer with the
cool nights in the mountains; Blue Ridge
Valley 5K Run; Labor Day events around the
area. Join us for the revival of the
Mountaineer festival in Clayton, as well as
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October:
GA Mountain Fair Fall Festival in
Hiawassee; Old Time Fiddlers Convention;
Foxfire Fall Festival; Annual Halloween
Hayday in Clayton; Chili cook-off in
Clayton; Octoberfest in Helen; area Fall
festivals and pumpkin picking. Apple
picking at area orchards.
Saturdays SIMPLY HOMEGROWN
MARKET
Downtown Clayton,
9am – 2 pm
www.simplyhomegrown.org
Saturdays BLUEGRASS ON THE
SQUARE
Tallulah Falls, 7pm
Listen to Bluegrass jams
from local talent at the Tallulah Falls Opry
House on Main Street. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and sit around a
bonfire.
www.tallulahfallsgeorgia.org/events.cfm
SORGHUM COOKING &
BLUEGRASS MUSIC
Hillside Orchard Farms,
www.hillsideorchard.com/retail/index.html
October 8-9
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Expect a peak rate of 10 meteors
per hour under clear, moonless
conditions.
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October 21-22
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This shower produces a peak rate
of 20 yellow and green meteors
per hour, which are fast moving
at 41.6 miles per second and are
known to produce fireballs.
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26-31 HAUNTED MAZE
Hillside Orchard Farms
Country Store
Haunted Corn Maze is fun for
the entire family.
www.hillsideorchard.com
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November:
Give thanks in the heart of nature -
celebrate Thanksgiving without the cooking.
November 17-18
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The Leonids are best known for
their 33-year peaks, during
which 100s of meteors per hour
can be observed. The last of
these peaks occured in 2001.
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December:
Christmas Festivities at Tallulah Falls;
Christmas Parade in Clayton, cut your tree
at local groves; Rabun County Christmas Tour
of Homes; open your stockings in the
mountains with warm cider.
December 13-14
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The most reliable meteor shower
of the year, the Geminids are
characterized by their
multi-colored display--65% being
white, 26% yellow, and the
remaining 9% blue, red and
green.
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18 TH
ANNUAL RABUN COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORS
CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES
11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This event is sponsored
by the Rabun County Board of Realtors and
all proceeds go towards the Rabun United
Christmas Fund. There are usually 4-5 stops
on the tour with food and a silent auction
at one central location. For more
information, please contact Betsy NeSmith,
706.212.0228
25 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DAY
Sylvan Falls Mill B&B. Guests enjoy a
full prime rib dinner with all the trimmings
on Christmas Day.
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