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Georgia Mountains EventsThe North Georgia Mountains offer many enjoyable events. Here is just a sampling of upcoming Georgia Mountains events. Check back often. MAY 2010
Gilmer County's Independence Day celebration will be held on Saturday, July 3rd beginning at 6 pm with a parade in historic downtown Ellijay, followed by music by Kharisma at the Three Rivers Music Jam beginnning at 7 pm. When darkness falls, sometime after 9:15, there will be the annual fireworks show.
Cherrylog Pickin' is held every Thursday at the Whitepath Fire House. Musicians of all ages and experience and everyone who enjoys music are invited. Starts at 6:00 pm. Free. Blue Ridge Dulcimers meet every Monday at 1:00 pm at Blue Ridge Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Visitors are welcome. This group performs frequently at various community events and local nursing homes. Call Anne at 706-632-3854 or Mary at 706-492-5759 for more information. Gilmer County is also the Apple Capital of Georgia. The annual Georgia Apple Festival in October, with its many events and activities, is very popular. The festival is held for two weekends along the river in Ellijay. The Annual Cherry Log Fall Festival is held on the first three weekends of October at the Cherrylog Community Center. Come enjoy good food, foot-stomping music, and mountain arts and crafts. Halloween activities are held in October and usually include: "Trick or Treat around the Square"
Blue Ridge and Fannin County (The Aska Adventure Area) annually host the Aska Adventure Race. This race involves teams of three participating in several disciplines, such as Trail Running/Trekking, Mountain Biking, Paddling and Orienteering. It often passes in front of our cabin. In 2010, the event was held in early April with 85 teams participating. In 2008, Blue Ridge hosted a National Championship event in November. Know of an upcoming event in the Georgia Mountains?Do you know of a great event occurring soon in the Georgia Mountains? Share it with us and others!
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