Georgia's Blue Ridge Almanac: Special Events for September

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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway – Rail excursions from the Depot in downtown Blue Ridge., Friday thru Monday.  Call 877-413-8724 or book online at www.brscenic.com
Mercier Orchards - U-pick apples every weekend 10 – 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
The Art Center – The Art of Zoe Schumaker along with the National Juried Photography Show and Fall Plein Air Artist event Sept 9-11.  Historic Fannin County Courthouse, downtown Blue Ridge. Open Tues – Sat.  www.blueridgearts.net
The Swan Drive-In – 9 p.m. featuring first-run movies daily plus double features weekends.  $6 adults and $3 children, cash only.  www.swan-drive-in.com

Thursday Evenings

Pickin’ in the Park – Bluegrass jam sessions on the Toccoa River in McCaysville 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 – Fresh local veggies, local crafts and more. Saturday mornings in front of The Art Center, downtown Blue Ridge City Park.
Ghost Tours – Two-hour tours Fri & Sat at 7 p.m. in Downtown Blue Ridge. Call 706-455-9866.

Friday, September 2 – Casino Night & Silent Auction – Aska Farms from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets available at our Welcome Center.

Saturday, September 3 – Roxie Watson Band – Enjoy a little “alterna-grass” music at the Blue Ridge Community Theater, 7:30 p.m., $20.
Monday, September 5 – Labor Day BBQ – Old time gospel music and great barbeque beginning at 11:30 a.m. in downtown Blue Ridge City Park.
September 8 – Oct. 2 - Postmortem – Fun mystery at Blue Ridge Community Theater Thurs-Sat, 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com.
Saturday, September 10 – Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ – Chill out to great blues and barbeque in downtown Blue Ridge City Park, 3 to 10 p.m., $5 entry fee.
Surf Blue Ridge Stand up Paddle Race – Morganton Point on Lake Blue Ridge, www.surfblueridge-sup.com
Saturday, September 17 – Ride the Rails Festival – Mineral Bluff Depot, railroad motor car rides & country music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., www.tsmri.org
Galleries of East Main Art Walk – Downtown Blue Ridge from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.  Galleries included are Multitudes Glass Art Gallery, Turning Leaf Wood Art Gallery, High Country Art and Antique Gallery and Abreu Fine Art Gallery.
Friday, September 23 – Classic Cars Cruise-In – Dairy Queen Parking Lot on Hwy 5, 6 p.m. to dark.
Rotary Great Train Event – Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad reception & dinner.  Western Costume Contest, $75 couple; $40 individual.
Saturday, September 24 - Farm to Table Dinner – The Martyn House, Ellijay, featuring Chef Danny Mellman of Harvest on Main. www.themartynhouse.com

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

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