Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Georgia's Blue Ridge Almanac: Special Events for June 2011


EVERY DAY
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway – Rail excursions at 11 a.m. daily from the Depot in downtown Blue Ridge; closed on Wednesday. Call 877-413-8724 or book online at www.brscenic.com.
Mercier Orchards fresh fruit in season, fabulous bakery and more . U-pick cherries and blueberries. Mercier’s is open daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. @ 8660 Blue Ridge Drive; turn north at McDonald’s on Hwy 5, the orchard is 1.5 miles on the left. 706-632-3411. http://www.mercier-orchards.com/
Whitewater Rafting and Tubing – Tube or kayak the Toccoa River in Fannin County or raft the wild Toccoa in Tennessee. For info call the Welcome Center at 706-632-5680.

The Art Center – Galleries on West Main, located in the Historic Fannin County Courthouse downtown Blue Ridge. Don’t miss the Community Quilt Exhibit beginning June 4. Open Tuesday thru Saturday.
The Swan Drive-In – 9 p.m. featuring first-run movies on weekends. $6.00 adults and $3.00 children. Cash Only. http://www.swan-drive-in.com/
THURSDAY EVENINGS
Pickin’ in the Park – Bluegrass jam sessions on the Toccoa River in McCaysville’s Horseshoe Bend Park beginning at 6 p.m. Bring a picnic and some lawn chairs and enjoy the music.

WEEKENDS
Blue Ridge Farmer’s Market – Saturday mornings in front of The Art Center, downtown Blue Ridge.
Ghost Tours – Two-hour tours every Fri and Sat at 7 p.m. in Downtown Blue Ridge. Call 706-455-9866.




SPECIAL EVENTS FOR JUNE
June 4
Bringin’ the Blues to Blue Ridge – Blue Orleans Bistro, Downtown Blue Ridge.
Community Quilt Exhibit – Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association.
June 17
Starlight Music in the Mountains Festival – Jonica Gap Campground, Mineral Bluff, 706-374-5465. www.jonicagapcampground.com
June 18
The Lilly Pad - Live music by Steel String Session, 8 p.m., reservations suggested @ $15 for advance tickets; call 1-534-1317. 7 miles out Aska Road, Blue Ridge. Gem-Mining, Putt-Putt Golf and Fishing daily.
Corvettes for the Arts – Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, Downtown Blue Ridge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 706-632-2241 www.blueridgearts.net
June 24
Classic Car Cruise-In, Dairy Queen parking lot, Blue Ridge Highway (GA 5) from 5 p.m. to dark.
June 25
Blue Ridge Goes to the Bahamas - Fundraiser dinner for Light Up Blue Ridge; take the tour bus to a secret location for special dinner and entertainment.  $40 per person. for more information, call 706-889-7415.


Visit Our Welcome Center!
Info about Shopping, Restaurants, Hiking, Outdoor Adventure
Free Info – Wi Fi and Postcards!
152 Orvin Lance Drive– Or call 706-632-5680
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Georgia's Blue Ridge Almanac: Special Events for Memorial Day 2011

Thursday Evening - May 26 
Pickin’ in the Park – Bluegrass jam sessions on the Toccoa River in McCaysville’s Horseshoe Bend Park beginning at 6 p.m. Bring a picnic and some lawn chairs and enjoy the music.

Thursday thru Monday - May 26 - 30
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway – Rail excursions at 11 a.m. daily, plus Twilight Train 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Call 800-934-1898.

Friday and Saturday - May 27 - 28
Ghost Tours – Two-hour tours every Fri & Sat at 7 p.m. in Downtown Blue Ridge. Call 706-455-9866.
The Swan Drive-In – 9 p.m. double feature, Pirates of the Carribean – On Stranger Shores and Thor. $6.00 adults and $3.00 children. Cash Only.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Blue Ridge Community Theater, Dixie Swim Club, Friday and  Saturday @ 7:30 & Sunday @ 2 p.m. $10. 2591 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, 706-632-9223.

Saturday
Classic Car Cruise-In, Dairy Queen parking lot, Blue Ridge Highway (GA 5) from 5 p.m. to dark.
The Lilly Pad, Live music by the Georgia Wayback Band, 8 p.m., reservations suggested @ $15 for advance tickets; call 1-534-1317. 7 miles out Aska Road, Blue Ridge. Gem-Mining, Putt-Putt Golf and Fishing daily.

Saturday and Sunday
Arts in the Park Festival 35th Annual Arts in the Park Festival. A southern tradition, features over 200 arts, crafts and food booths. The best in mountain crafts and fine arts, artist's demonstrations, music and dance. Historic Downtown Blue Ridge across from The Depot. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Assn. Visit their galleries in the Historic Courthouse.
Mercier Orchards U-pick Cherries from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Mercier’s is open daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.@ 8660 Blue Ridge Drive; turn north at McDonald’s on Hwy 5, the orchard is 1.5 miles on the left.
Whitewater Rafting on the Ocoee River. Weekends only through May 30th.


Visit Our Welcome Center!
For Info about Shopping, Restaurants, Hiking and Outdoor Adventure
Free Info – Wi Fi and Postcards!
152 Orvin Lance Drive– Or call 706-632-5680
Right off of Hwy 515 on the hill behind CVS


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