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Upcoming Events
2005
January
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April • May •
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July • August •
September •
October •
November • December
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This
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May flowers and strawberries have arrived in
Rabun County! Come hike at one of our
three State Parks and see Mother Nature in
all her glorious splendor. May 16th is Tiger
Vineyards annual Wakening of the
Vines celebration. The April showers
have filled our rivers and rafting is once
again a fine way to spend the day.
Local Farm markets are up and selling fresh
local produce and flowers, Tomlin's Bar-B-Que
is open again and selling award winning
pork, brisket and chicken every weekend.
Tallulah Gorge will be having controlled
releases of the dam during this month.
Remember that May is the month to receive
your complimentary Champagne and
strawberries when you mention this website
while booking your getaway. Our mill is just
one more reason you'll be glad you came to
Sylvan Falls. Fresh ground flours and
meals enhance even the simplest recipes
transforming them into delights for all the
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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. Rabun
County's Earth Day Kite Festival.
Start your Spring with fresh strawberries
you pick yourself. See below for
details and links:
Lyrid Meteor Shower
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May:
May 2nd:
SECOND ANNUAL WILD AND WOOLLY
WINE TASTING & AUTHOR-FIDDLER FESTIVAL
Tiger Mountain Vineyards
Annual Tiger Mountain 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
ANNUAL SPRING FARM DAY at
Hillside Orchard Farms
Crafters, Hay Rides, Music,
Spring Sale at the Country Store.
706.782.4995
www.hillsideorchard.com
May 2-3:
WHITE WATER RELEASES
AT TALLULAH GORGE
Tallulah Gorge State Park,
www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah
May 8:
FULL MOON CANOE OUTING
Tallulah Gorge State Park,
7:30 pm Sign up in advance.
www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah
May 9:
FLY CASTING WORKSHOP
Tallulah Gorge State Park,
9:00 am Sign up in advance.
www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah
9 HERBS OF SPRING
Center on Warwoman,
10:00 am – 4 pm A day with herbalist
Patricia Kyritsi Howell learning about
medicinal herbs. A great class for herbal
beginners, experienced herbalists or anyone
interested in native plants of our region.
www.wildhealingherbs.com
May 9-10:
FULL MOON SUSPENSION BRIDGE
HIKE
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Sign up in advance.
www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah
WHITE WATER RELEASES
AT TALLULAH GORGE
May 9 & 10, 16 & 17,
Tallulah Gorge State Park,
www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah
May 15:
ART & SOUL
Rearden Theater, Rabun Gap Nacoochee School,
7 pm
A showcase of music, dance,
visual art, drama and more to benefit
F.A.I.T.H.’s Power House for
Kids. Adult tickets $10;
child $5
May 15-16:
30 TH
ANNUAL ROTARY SPRING TEAM INVITATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP
TOURNAMENT
Kingwood Resort, Clayton
May 16:
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 22-23:
6 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
May 23:
PLATTERS FOR POOCHES
Lake Rabun Pavilion,
6 pm – 9 pm Annual fundraiser for
Boggs Mountain Humane Shelter. Handpainted
ceramic platters by local artists, art
auction, and the biggest burgers in the
South. Western wear; $50 per person;
reservations required. 706-782-2825
MEMORIAL HOLIDAY CANOE
OUTING
Tallulah Gorge State Park,
9:30 am Sign up in advance.
www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah
ANNUAL AMERICANA MEMORIAL
WEEKEND AUCTION
Golden Memories Auction
Company
www.goldenmemoriesauction.com
May 24-25:
MEMORIAL HOLIDAY GORGE FLOOR
HIKE
Tallulah Gorge State Park,
10:00 am
Sign up in advance.
www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah
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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; RC Chamber of Commerce
Golf Tournament.
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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.
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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
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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
the Antique car show. |
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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. |
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November:
Give thanks in the heart of nature -
celebrate Thanksgiving without the cooking.
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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.
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