Georgia's Blue Ridge Almanac: October 2011

Special Attractions

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway – Daily rail excursions from the Depot in downtown Blue Ridge.  Pumpkin Pickin’ Special Oct 23; Halloween Train Oct 29.  Call 877-413-8724 or book online at www.brscenic.com.
Mercier Orchards - U-pick apples every weekend 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., wagon rides and special events, call for updated schedule. Open daily 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, 706-632-3411.  www.mercier-orchards.com .
Blue Ridge Community Theater – Showing Oct 1-2 - “Postmortem”; Oct 6-9/13-16- “Grace and Glory”; Fri-Sat at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., 706-632-9223. blueridgecommunitytheater.com
The Art Center – SAAG National Juried Show on display until November 12^th.   The Art Center, historic Fannin County Courthouse, downtown Blue Ridge. Open Tues–Sat.  www.blueridgearts.net
The Swan Drive-In – 8 p.m. featuring first-run movies. Double-feature on Friday and Saturday with one show only on Sundays.  $6 adults and $3 children, cash only.  www.swan-drive-in.com .

Events & Festivals

October 8-9
Fall Arts in the Park – Downtown Blue Ridge City Park, Fri-Sat, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 706-632-2144.  www.blueridgearts.net .
October 13-15/21-23
Halloween Horror Putt-Putt – Lilly Pad Village, Thur-Sat 6 to 9:30 p.m., 706-534-1317.  www.lillypadvillage.com .
October 15-16
Home Builders Showcase – Downtown Blue Ridge City Park, Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 15-16/22-23
Mountain Harvest Arts and Craft Sale – Blue Ridge Farmer’s Market, Sat-Sun, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 706-258-4848.
October 18-22
Kiwanis Fair of Blue Ridge – Kiwanis Fairgrounds, Rides, Fairway, Food and Local Entertainers performing each day, 5 to 11 p.m.  706-455-0998.
October 21-22/28-29
S.P.O.O.F. Spooky Pumpkin Old Orchard Fest – Mercier Orchards, Fri-Sat, 4 to 9:30 p.m., 706-632-3411, www.mercier-orchards.com . 
October 21-22/28-31
Haunted House – Blue Ridge Community Theater, 7 to 10 p.m., 706-632-9223, www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com .
October 22
Paws In The Park – Parade, demonstrations and pet education in Downtown Blue Ridge City Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 706-632-5224. www.humanesocietyofblueridge.org .
Spooks and Spirits – Annual Benefit Auction at the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 6:30 p.m., 706-632-2144, www.blueridgearts.net .
October 28
Classic Cars Cruise In – Dairy Queen Parking Lot on Hwy 5, 6 p.m. to dark. 706-838-4701.
Blue Ridge Ghost Special Tour – Blue Ridge Ghost Tour at 6 p.m., call for info 706-455-9866, www.blueridgeghosttour.com .
October 29
Halloween Costume Parade and Trick or Treat – Downtown McCaysville, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
October 31
Halloween Safe Zone – Downtown Blue Ridge, Streets close and fun begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m.

Fall Festivals Nearby

October 1-2

• John C. Campbell Fall Festival - Brasstown, N.C.
• Indian Summer Festival - Suches, GA
• Marble Festival - Jasper, GA

October 7-15

• Georgia Mountain Fall Festival – Hiawassee, GA

October 8-9 and 15-16

• Apple Festival – Ellijay, Georgia

October 15-16

• Gold Rush Days – Dahlonega, Ga

October 22-23

• Moonshine Festival – Dawsonville, GA

Much More!

Hiking ● Rafting ● Tubing ● Kayaking ● Putt-Putt ● Gem-Mining ● Zip-Lining ● Waterfalls

Download a free brochure and check out our Calendar of Events @ www.blueridgemountains.com
Visit the Fannin County Chamber Welcome Center!                  

Open M-F 8:30 to 5:00 p.m.; Sat 9 to 5 & Sun 1 to 5

 152 Orvin Lance Drive– Blue Ridge - 706-632-5680