Events.

Upcoming Events
2005

January • February • March • April • May • June • July • August • September • October • November • December

 

This Months Events
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 senses.
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.
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.
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.
 
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
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:

 30TH 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:

6TH 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

 

 
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.
July:  Celebrate your independence in the Mountains; Enjoy the Fireworks at Lake Burton. Fresh berries are yours for the picking at area farms.
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.
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.
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.
November:  Give thanks in the heart of nature - celebrate Thanksgiving without the cooking. 
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.