See http://www.secfootball.itgo.com/2009schedule.html for the SEC Football schedule and watch it on a big screen TV in the mountains with friends! Heaven!
Cabins with large TVs:
A Casual Affair
A Natural High
A Peak of Perfection
Altitude Adjustment
Among the Pines
Antler Lodge
Bass Pond Lodge
Blessings
Cabin Fever
Crazy Horse
Dancing Bear
Eagle's Nest
Happy Trails
In Your Dreams
Plane View
Seminole Winds
Simple Pleasures
Tranquility Lodge
Wild at Heart
Wooden Indian
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Autumn is in the Air!!! Upcoming Events!!!
Here is just a sampling of activities that you can plan your next trip to the mountains around. For more comprehensive lists, the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar (http://blueridgemountains.com/events.html).
We look forward to seeing you soon!!
David & Jeanette
Ice Cream Social and Merchant Sidewalk Sale
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
Across from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Depot
Summer is winding down, crank up the ice cream churn and make your best ice cream recipe to enter into the contest. . Spectators are most welcome, this is open to everyone, tastings are $2.00. Local merchants will be having a sidewalk sale and there will also be a bake sale, entertainment is also provided. Prizes will be awarded for best recipe, electricity and ice is provided.
L&L Beanery
706-632-3242
Blue Ridge Community Theater (http://www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com/)
2591 East 1st Street across from The Swan Drive-In
This is a hilarious comedy about Texas third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna; men, women, children and animals. It's a loving portrait of rural America - big hearts, small minds, and all! Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30, with Sunday at 2:00. Cost is $15.00 general admission. Saturday Sept. 5th will be two shows, a matinee at 2:00 p.m. and the evening show at 7:30. Beer and wine available at all shows with the exception of the Sunday matinee. 706-632-9223
Labor Day BBQ
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
4 lane highway (515/76) to W. First Street (McDonalds on the corner) follow to first traffic light (Mountain Street) turn left then your first right on W. Main Street
Everyone welcome, come downtown on Monday for great family style entertainment, featuring Ole Time Music, Bluegrass and Gospel. Hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (or until the food runs out) All the fixings including drink and dessert. Popular event don't miss it! Sponsored by The Good Samaritans of Fannin County Inc. Proceeds fund interdenominational benevolence. Event held rain or shine, the tents will be up.
For more information, call Carlie Hammond 706-455-3818
Wildlife Art Festival
Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge
10th Annual Wildlife Arts Festival. This festival showcases the works of the finest wildlife artists in the Southeast. More than 75 artists displaying original works including sculpture, painting and woodworking. Many other events associated with this. Entertainment
Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association
706-632-2144
Blue Ridge Community Theater
2591 East 1st Street across from The Swan Drive-In
An Evening with Frank Sinatra, Gabe Russo brings his Evening with Frank Sinatra as a BRCT fundraiser with two hours of your favorite Frank Sinatra songs performed live. Two nights only! Russo's years of youthful crooning, acting and solo performing make him uniquely able to capture the ease and comfort on stage that typifies the best of Frank Sinatra. We're polling the audiences of the current show to get Gabe's line-up of all your favorites for these very special performances! Friday-Saturday only at 7:30 p.m. General Admission is $15 Blue Ridge Community Theater 706-632-9223
Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School
Seven miles east of Murphy, NC, off U.S. Highway 64, just north of Georgia's state line
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. 10am - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday Admission: Adults: $5.00 Kids 12-17: $3.00 Under 12: Free
Cherry Log Fall Festival
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!
For more information call;
706-276-3217
Dates for this event
October 03, 2009- October 04, 2009
October 10, 2009- October 11, 2009
October 17, 2009- October 17, 2009
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
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.
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 706-896-4191 Dates for this event October 09, 2009- October 18, 2009
Apple Festival
Ellijay 15 minutes west of Blue Ridge
Thirty eighth annual Apple Festival, over 300 vendors with handmade/hand crafted items, on-site demonstrations. Lots of good things to eat. Other fun things to do will be an antique car show on the 13th and a parade on the 20th.
For more information, call the County Chamber of Commerce @ 706-635-7400 or visit the web site.
Dates for this event
October 10, 2009- October 11, 2009
October 17, 2009- October 18, 2009
Sorghum Festival
Blairsville, Ga.
Meeks Park (located on Hwy 76 just before Blairsville 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 information including times call the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce 706-745-5789
Dates for this event
October 10, 2009- October 11, 2009
October 17, 2009- October 18, 2009
Mountain Harvest Arts and Craft Sale
Blue Ridge
Farmer's Market
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on 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 706-374-2335
Dates for this event
October 17, 2009- October 18, 2009
October 24, 2009- October 25, 2009
Annual Harvest Festival
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. Crane Creek Vineyards (706) 379-1236
Dates for this event October 24, 2009
Light up Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge
Old-fashioned holiday celebration sponsored by the Blue Ridge Business Association in downtown Blue Ridge. Street carolers, music and special events all day. Mr. and Mrs. Santa arrive on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Visit with Santa and have photos taken in the gazebo in downtown Blue Ridge City Park. Live reindeer, children’s trackless train rides and much more. The lighting of the "Great Tree" takes place at dusk. Downtown shops will be open late so bring the whole family for a holiday of fun, perfect to start the season off right. www.lightupblueridge.com
Dates for this event
November 28, 2009
We look forward to seeing you soon!!
David & Jeanette
Ice Cream Social and Merchant Sidewalk Sale
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
Across from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Depot
Summer is winding down, crank up the ice cream churn and make your best ice cream recipe to enter into the contest. . Spectators are most welcome, this is open to everyone, tastings are $2.00. Local merchants will be having a sidewalk sale and there will also be a bake sale, entertainment is also provided. Prizes will be awarded for best recipe, electricity and ice is provided.
L&L Beanery
706-632-3242
Blue Ridge Community Theater (http://www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com/)
2591 East 1st Street across from The Swan Drive-In
This is a hilarious comedy about Texas third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna; men, women, children and animals. It's a loving portrait of rural America - big hearts, small minds, and all! Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30, with Sunday at 2:00. Cost is $15.00 general admission. Saturday Sept. 5th will be two shows, a matinee at 2:00 p.m. and the evening show at 7:30. Beer and wine available at all shows with the exception of the Sunday matinee. 706-632-9223
Labor Day BBQ
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
4 lane highway (515/76) to W. First Street (McDonalds on the corner) follow to first traffic light (Mountain Street) turn left then your first right on W. Main Street
Everyone welcome, come downtown on Monday for great family style entertainment, featuring Ole Time Music, Bluegrass and Gospel. Hours are from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (or until the food runs out) All the fixings including drink and dessert. Popular event don't miss it! Sponsored by The Good Samaritans of Fannin County Inc. Proceeds fund interdenominational benevolence. Event held rain or shine, the tents will be up.
For more information, call Carlie Hammond 706-455-3818
Wildlife Art Festival
Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge
10th Annual Wildlife Arts Festival. This festival showcases the works of the finest wildlife artists in the Southeast. More than 75 artists displaying original works including sculpture, painting and woodworking. Many other events associated with this. Entertainment
Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association
706-632-2144
Blue Ridge Community Theater
2591 East 1st Street across from The Swan Drive-In
An Evening with Frank Sinatra, Gabe Russo brings his Evening with Frank Sinatra as a BRCT fundraiser with two hours of your favorite Frank Sinatra songs performed live. Two nights only! Russo's years of youthful crooning, acting and solo performing make him uniquely able to capture the ease and comfort on stage that typifies the best of Frank Sinatra. We're polling the audiences of the current show to get Gabe's line-up of all your favorites for these very special performances! Friday-Saturday only at 7:30 p.m. General Admission is $15 Blue Ridge Community Theater 706-632-9223
Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School
John C. Campbell Folk School
Seven miles east of Murphy, NC, off U.S. Highway 64, just north of Georgia's state line
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. 10am - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday Admission: Adults: $5.00 Kids 12-17: $3.00 Under 12: Free
Cherry Log Fall Festival
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!
For more information call;
706-276-3217
Dates for this event
October 03, 2009- October 04, 2009
October 10, 2009- October 11, 2009
October 17, 2009- October 17, 2009
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
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.
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 706-896-4191 Dates for this event October 09, 2009- October 18, 2009
Apple Festival
Ellijay 15 minutes west of Blue Ridge
Thirty eighth annual Apple Festival, over 300 vendors with handmade/hand crafted items, on-site demonstrations. Lots of good things to eat. Other fun things to do will be an antique car show on the 13th and a parade on the 20th.
For more information, call the County Chamber of Commerce @ 706-635-7400 or visit the web site.
Dates for this event
October 10, 2009- October 11, 2009
October 17, 2009- October 18, 2009
Sorghum Festival
Blairsville, Ga.
Meeks Park (located on Hwy 76 just before Blairsville 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 information including times call the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce 706-745-5789
Dates for this event
October 10, 2009- October 11, 2009
October 17, 2009- October 18, 2009
Mountain Harvest Arts and Craft Sale
Blue Ridge
Farmer's Market
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on 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 706-374-2335
Dates for this event
October 17, 2009- October 18, 2009
October 24, 2009- October 25, 2009
Annual Harvest Festival
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. Crane Creek Vineyards (706) 379-1236
Dates for this event October 24, 2009
Light up Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge
Old-fashioned holiday celebration sponsored by the Blue Ridge Business Association in downtown Blue Ridge. Street carolers, music and special events all day. Mr. and Mrs. Santa arrive on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Visit with Santa and have photos taken in the gazebo in downtown Blue Ridge City Park. Live reindeer, children’s trackless train rides and much more. The lighting of the "Great Tree" takes place at dusk. Downtown shops will be open late so bring the whole family for a holiday of fun, perfect to start the season off right. www.lightupblueridge.com
Dates for this event
November 28, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The Rodeo is Coming to Town!!
The Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge & Mountain Valley Motors presents the 13th Annual Championship Rodeo August 21st & 22nd at 8:00 p.m. (gates open at 6:00) at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds in Blue Ridge. A great family event featuring bull riding, steer wrestling, barrell racing, bronco riding, calf roping, bareback riding, team roping and more! For more information call 706 276 7458 or 706 632 6644!!
Fun!!
Fun!!
Friday, August 7, 2009
The Swan Drive In, Etc.
Another stunning week on the mountain. Working hard is easier when you see the happiness it causes in your guests. David took the day to spend with his mare, Kachina, at MacCarthy Farm, and I worked to make sure things were perfect for our guests. With our associate Elaine manning the office, it was a long, but productive, day.
This weekend at the Swan it is a double feature!
Showing Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th, Double Feature
9:00PM
"Ice Age", Rated PG
10:30PM
"G.I. Joe, The Rise Of Cobra", Rated PG13
Showing Sunday thru Thursday, August 9th thru 13th, One Show Only
9:00PM
"G.I. Joe, The Rise Of Cobra"
Rated PG13
ADMISSION
ADULTS $6.00
CHILDREN AGE 4-11 $3.00
CHILDREN AGE 3 & UNDER FREE ADMISSION
This weekend at the Swan it is a double feature!
Showing Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th, Double Feature
9:00PM
"Ice Age", Rated PG
10:30PM
"G.I. Joe, The Rise Of Cobra", Rated PG13
Showing Sunday thru Thursday, August 9th thru 13th, One Show Only
9:00PM
"G.I. Joe, The Rise Of Cobra"
Rated PG13
ADMISSION
ADULTS $6.00
CHILDREN AGE 4-11 $3.00
CHILDREN AGE 3 & UNDER FREE ADMISSION
Saturday, August 1, 2009
3.2M Earthquake Felt on My Mountain
After an extremely busy week, I was on the sofa resting this morning at about 9:30. A rumbling sound started, built in intensity, accompanied by the house shaking. It sounded like very deep thunder, and the china cabinet shook sufficiently to rattle the glasses. It lasted 10-15 seconds. Turns out there was an earthquake centered right along the TN/GA/NC line, 5 km down, magnitude 3.2.
One of my geology friends from my Georgia Southern days, Sherry Rich (also a former USGS employee) is on the mountain two houses down from us and was on it like a bee on honey. She located the information and was extremely excited to have finally, after an entire career in geology, experienced her first earthquake.
I have to say, it was pretty cool.
So that's the news from here! :)
One of my geology friends from my Georgia Southern days, Sherry Rich (also a former USGS employee) is on the mountain two houses down from us and was on it like a bee on honey. She located the information and was extremely excited to have finally, after an entire career in geology, experienced her first earthquake.
I have to say, it was pretty cool.
So that's the news from here! :)
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