It's October already and you know what that means...FESTIVALS and FUN (and of course fall foliage)! Which means it's time to visit the beautiful North Georgia Mountains for all the great activities that are planned!

Here is a list of upcoming events in the area  

The Smell of the Kill
Oct 1,3,8,10
Location Blue Ridge Community Theater
Take three delicious, malicious wives, add three miserable, unloving husbands and chill. That's the recipe for this tantalizing comedy. The play revolves around three women who have tolerated each other during one-a-month dinners for years. While their unseen spouses play golf in the dining room, the women exchange confidences, for the first time revealing that all three marriages are on the brink of disaster and all three women are facing he challenges of their life. When the men accidentally lock themselves in a basement meat locker, the women are faced with life-or-death decision - should they leave the men out in the cold - permanently - or let them thaw One by one the women make heir choices with more that a little help from one another. Friday's and Saturday's at 730 PM, Sunday's at 200 PM
Call 706-632-9223 or visit  http//www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com/

Friday Night Concerts
Oct 1,8,15,22,29
Location Historic Union County Courthouse
From Blue Ridge, take Hwy 515/76 to Blairsville to 19/129 turn right is located in the center of the square.
Hear live concerts each Friday evening in the old historic courthouse. The acoustics in the old courshouse are amazing. Listen to music from easy listening to old fashion bluegrass.  Different performers each Friday night, visit their website for the current schedule of performers. Music starts at 700 PM. Concerts in The Old Courthouse on the Square are presented by the Union County Historical Society as a public service, and to keep alive the tradition of music in the old courthouse. There is no admission fee. The musicians donate their time and talents. Voluntary donations to the maintenance fund are always welcomed and appreciated. Call  706-745-5493 or visit http//www.unioncountyhistory.org/page2/page24/page24.html

Horror Putt-Putt
Oct 1-30
Location Lilly Pad Village
Come to The Lilly Pad Village for a night of frightful fun on our lit mini-golf course. Open nightly from October 1st through the 30th with special Fright Nights on the weekends. Call for weekend schedule. Visa, MC and Discover cards accepted. Call  1-706-534-1317 or visit  http//www.lillypadvillage.com/

Apple Picking
Oct 2,3,9,16,17
Location Mercier Orchards 1.5 miles north from 515 on Hwy 5.
Growing apples for you since 1943. Mercier Orchards, nestled in the North Georgia mountains, is celebrating 67 years of business. Come experience a taste of the mountains at Mercier Orchards. Fun for the whole family. Enjoy a wonderful wagon ride through the orchards. Apple picking is on Saturdays and Sundays from 900 AM to 600 PM thru the month of October. Call 706-632-3411 or visit  http//www.mercier-orchards.com/  

Indian Summer Festival
Oct 2 & 3
Location Suches, Ga.   Car Show, Music, Pottery, Quilts, Home made Goodies, Leather Crafts, Needlework, Folk Art Jewelry, Furniture, Photographs, Stained Glass, Whirligigs, More.  Free Parking, Admission is $4.00 Children under 6 are free. Call  706-747-2401 or visit http//www.blairsvillechamber.com/  

Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School
Oct 2 & 3
Location John C. Campbell Folk School   One of the largest and most popular events of its type in the region,and a short drive from Blue Ridge, Fall Festival is a celebration of our rich Appalachian heritage. Celebrate the rich heritage of the Appalachians at the 35th annual Fall Festival, featuring the craft of 200 craftspeople, continuous live music and dance on two stages, craft demonstrations, food, kid's activities and much more. 1000 AM - 500 PM, Saturday & Sunday Admission Adults $5.00 Kids 12-17 $3.00 Under 12 Free Call John C. Campbell Folk School 828-837-2775 or visit http//www.folkschool.org/event.phpevent_type_id6&event_id16  

Cherry Log Fall Festival
Oct 2,3,9,10,16,17
Location Cherry Log, Ga.   Just 5 miles east on 515 from Blue Ridge follow signs.
First 3 weekends each October, the community of Cherry Log celebrates the harvest with the Cherry Log Festival. Serving delicious homemade breakfast and lunch, offering arts and crafts, homemade cakes, pies and canned goods, bluegrass, gospel and country music at the Cherry Log Community Clubhouse, 341 Cherry Log Street. Great food and entertainment. Fun for the whole family! Plenty of free parking is available. For more information call 706-276-3217  

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
Oct 8-16
Location Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Hiawassee, Ga.   Arts, crafts & exhibits. Clogging, singing, authentic mountain demonstrations, pioneer village, kiddie rides and a new show, Kay Rosaires Big Cat Encounter. Regional food and lots of fun for the whole family. Also included in this is the Ole Time Fiddlers Convention. Call the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 706-896-4191 http//www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/fallfestival.php  

Cruise On The Rails
Oct 8
Location Downtown Blue Ridge   Reserve your cruise package today before they are sold out. Tickets can be purchased at L&L Beanery. Event is sponsored by Light Up Blue Ridge. Train departs the Blue Ridge Train Depot promptly at 600 PM. You will have drinks and hors d'oeuvres and enjoy a scenic train ride. When you get back to Blue Ridge you will then be transported to a surprise location where you will have a sit down dinner with entertainment. Bring your camera to capture beautiful view and sunset. Call  Lynda Thompson L&L Beanery  706-889-7415  

Southern Tree Plantation Fall Fun

October 9 Location Blairsville, GA   2254 Owltown Rd. (4.7 miles south of Blairsville) Pumpkins, Hayrides, Petting Farm, Marshmallow Roasting, Mountain Crafts, Maze, Playground, Pony rides, Kids Train Ride. Available during selected weekends. Located in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains. You'll find all this at Southern Tree Plantations Fall Fun on the Farm event. Southern Tree Plantation is a working farm currently growing thousands of pumpkins and Christmas trees.
Fridays 12-6 Saturdays 10-6, Sundays 12-6.
For more information and directions, call 706-745-0601 or visit http//southrntreeplantation.com/  

Sorghum Festival
Oct 9,10,15,16
Location Blairsville, Ga.   Meeks Park (located on Hwy 76 just before Blairesville City Limits on your right).
Georgia's official Sorghum Festival, one of the longest running festivals in north Georgia. A parade kicks off the 2 weekend event. Bluegrass music, cloggers plus many other forms of entertainment add to this event which features a variety of artists and craftsmen who sell handmade goods. Sorghum is the 3rd most popular cereal grain in the US, and a staple of early Georgia farmers going back to the early 1800's. A very festive time and a great event for the entire family.  For more informations including times call the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce 706-745-5789  or visit http//www.sorghumfestivalblairsville.com/  

 Good Neighbors Annual 26th Year Classic Car Show

October 16 Location Blairsville, GA   Good Neighbors Annual 26th Year Classic Car Show is once again having their car show. Located in the parking lot at United Community Bank on Hwy 515 on Saturday, October 16th starting at 900am.
Rain Date October 17th  

Gold Rush Days

Oct 16 & 17
Location Dahlonega, Ga. Take Hwy 515 (76) south to Hwy 52, head east and follow signs to Dahlonega.
The historic gold mining town of Dahlonega goes all out each fall in celebration of its rich mountain and gold mining heritage. Gold Rush Days is the largest arts and crafts festival in the NE Georgia mountains, with over 300 arts and crafts booths. Also look for demonstrations and competitions with traditional mountain pastimes like hog calling, a liars' contest, crosscut sawing, clogging and buck dancing, and bluegrass music.  Call the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce 706-864-3711 or visit http//www.dahlonega.org/  

Mountain Harvest Arts and Craft Sale
Oct 16,17,23,24
Location Blue Ridge, Farmer's Market   40th Annual Event. 900 AM until 500 PM. Saturday and Sunday. Mountain Arts & Crafts, food and fun for the whole family. No admission fee and free parking. Lots of local vendors.  Fannin County Homemakers Council / Joyce Patrick 706-258-4848 begin  

Fall Hoedown
Oct 16
Location Blairsville, Vogel State Park   Celebrate autumn's arrival with a cakewalk at 200 PM, chili and drinks for sale at 500 PM, hayrides start at 530 PM., bonfires and line, square and round dancing at 630 PM, and hear a professional storyteller around a bonfire at 800 PM. Parking $3 parking. Call Vogel State Park at 706-745-2628 or visit
http//gastateparks.org/info/vogel/  

Southern Appalachian Artist Guild / National Juried Show
Oct 16 - Nov 13
Location Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association   Opening reception on Saturday, October 16th from 500 PM to 700 PM. The Southern Appalachian Artist Guild and the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association welcomes you to the communty's Third Annual National Juried Art Show. Artists from all over the U.S. will compete for prize money totaling $5,000. Join us as we celebrate our 30th year in bringing art to our community through this presentation of our nation's artists' work. This exhibit will remain on display through November 13. Call Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association at 706-632-2144 or visit http//www.blueridgearts.net/SAAG.cfm  

ARTSFEST

October 22 Copperhead Lodge, Blairsville, GA   Preview Party $5 admission on 10/22/2010 from 6 p.m. - 9p.m. Show free admission on 10/23/2010 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fine Art Paintings, Sculpture, Pottery, Photography, and Original Fine Jewelry. http//www.thelodgeatcopperhead.com  

Annual Haunted Hike & Hayride

Date October 22, 23, 29, 30, & 31
Location Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris, GA   Whos hiding in the hollow Whats rustling in the hay experience eerie sensations in the night at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spas annual Haunted Hike. Path opens to the public at 730pm. Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by a parent. This is a scary event parental discretion is advised. There will also be refreshments and Hayrides during the event. $15.00 per person. Hikes depart every quarter hour. http//www.brasstownvalley.com  

Moonshine Festival
Oct 23 & 24
Location Dawsonville   43rd Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival See the parade of moonshine and revenue cars to kick off festivities at 900 AM Saturday morning. Meet many legendary race car drivers see Vintage Race Cars and more Authentic Moonshine-Hauling cars than you'll ever see gathered in one place anywhere in the US! Arts & crafts, food and entertainment that will include a huge car show. Enjoy music, dancers, kid's games and rides and fun for the entire family. Saturday and Sunday 800 AM - 500 PM For more information, call the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce, 877-296-6288  or visit http//www.dawson.org/  

Harvest Festival
Oct 23
Location Crane Creek Vineyards, Young Harris   About 25 minutes east of Blue Ridge.
Celebrating the completion of the year's harvest. There will be hayrides, grape stomping, tours of the winery, a kiddie tent and fun for the whole family. Adults $20, ages 13-20 $10, children under 12 free. Ticket price includes wine tasting, souvenir wine glass, lunch and admission to all of the activities. Call Crane Creek Vinyards at 706- 379-1236 or visit http//www.cranecreekvinyards.com/  

In Good Taste
Oct 23
Location The Art Center, located in the old historic Fannin County Court House   Toasting the Arts and Silent & Live Auctions.  A wonderful evening with wine and cheese tasting accompanied with classical music by Reinhardt University Music Department. A beautiful setting in the old courtroom of the historic Fannin County Courthouse which is now The Art Center. Enjoy strolling through the galleries as well. Tickets are limited to 200 guests. $30 dollars in advance and $35.00 at the door. Admission includes a commemorative wine glass. Call the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association at 706-632-2144 or visit http//www.blueridgearts.net/    

Paws In The Park
Oct 23
Location Downtown Blue Ridge City Park   Mark your calendar and plan to come and enjoy a day with your favorite pet. Event includes parade, pet education and demonstrations, rabies clinic, micro-chipping, contests, prizes, photos with your pet, and much more!!! 1000 AM to 200 PM. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association and Love Dogs and Cats Too. Parade starts at 1000 AM and event not to miss, last years parade even had Llama's dressed in various costumes. Call Barbara Phillips at 706-632-7311  

1st Annual North Georgia Fall Bass Tournament

Oct 23 Location Hiawassee and Blairsville, GA   Presented by the Blairsville - Union County Chamber of Commerce. The tournament will be two days, Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24th. Entry Fee - $100 per Boat. Registration will begin at 600a.m./ Blast Off at 700a.m. and weigh-in will be at 300p.m. Location on Day 1 - Lake Chatuge - Ledfords Chapel Boat Ramp. Location on Day 2 - Deavers Road Boat Ramp. Both lakes go off limit Sunday, October 17th at Midnight - until Tournament Day ONLY THE TOP 30% OF THE TOTAL FIELD FROM DAY ONE WILL QUALIFY FOR DAY TWO Cash Prizes - Guaranteed. You can request a copy of the Entry Form and Rules by calling the Chamber 706-745-5789. If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact Jason Karnes at 706-745-5571 or the Chamber at 706-745-5789.  

Pumpkin Pickin Special Train Ride
Oct 24
Location Blue Ridge Scenic Railway   Travel to the Great Pumkin Patch where you will get off the train to meet Farmer Brown and his loveable Acarecrow. While at the Patch choose your very own special pumpkin. Departures at 100 PM and 300 PM. Reservations recommended. For reservations and/or information, call 706-632-9833 or 800-934-1898 http//www.brscenic.com/  

Halloween Costume Parade and Trick or Treat
Oct 29
Location Downtown McCaysville, Ga. & Copperhill, TN   Festivities begin at 415 PM. Ghosts & goblins come out in their best costumes to compete in the annual Halloween Costume Parade. The 2010 parade offers cash prizes to participants. You must register and wear a registration to compete for prizes. Sign up at 415 PM on Parade day in the parking lot of the First Baptist Church of McCaysville. Prizes will be awarded by ages groups, with other prizes for best group costume, best dressed pet, and best float, among others. All floats must be hand-pulled, no motorized vehicles are allowed in the parade, except for kiddie cars. Judging will be conducted beginning at 430 PM in the First Baptist Parking lot. The parade begins at 500 PM and proceeds down Toccoa Avenue/Ocoee Street to the BB&T Bank. After the parade, costumed children can collect free treats from downtown merchants during the Trick or treat safe zone from 530 PM to 630 PM. At 600 PM, compete for prizes during the annual scream contest outside the United Community Bank in McCaysville. At 630 PM costume parade winners will be announced, and prizes awarded, in the parking lot of the BB&T. Visit http//www.ocoeeinfo.com/  

Halloween Safe Zone / Nightmare on Main Street
Oct 30
Location Downtown Blue Ridge   Hundreds of costumed kids and grown-up kids plus your pets are welcome gather in downtown Blue Ridge to celebrate. Businesses stay open late to pass out candy and treats. Costume contest. Fun begins at 430 PM and runs until 830 PM. Costume contest begins at 500 PM, with a pet contest at 730 PM. Halloween Movies in the park beginning at dusk. Call the Blue Ridge Business Association 1-786-247-1122 http//www.bestofblueridge.biz/  

Hometown Halloween on the Square

 October 30 Location Downtown Blairsville on the Town Square
Trick or Treat on the Square, with treats from 80 businesses and organizations gathered around the Old Courthouse in Downtown Blairsville. Food Bank drive with prizes for people making a 6 or more can donation to the Union County Foods Bank, a Haunting on the Square, games, and lots of fun for the kids. Time 0530 PM - 0730 PM  Be sure to bring all the kids to this Spooktacular Event. http//www.downtownblairsville.com/    

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