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Union and Towns There is no place like the North Georgia Mountains and there is no place better to host a festival. Visit Blairsville, Young Harris, Hiawassee, and Suches for family entertainment and outdoor fun. |
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Union County and Towns County - Festivals and Special Events |
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Sorghum Festival
Blairsville's most famous event: Georgia's official Sorghum Festival in October, sponsored by the Blairsville Jaycees. Celebrate the Art of Sorghum Syrup Making at Meeks Park! |
Blue
Ridge Adventure
Race
Run, mountain bike & kayak the Toccoa River in this 11th annual co-ed adventure race. Event is for the adventure racer and the spectator alike. Live Music at the finish line. |
Blairsville
Scottish Festival
From the Ceilidh Reception to the Closing Ceremony, this festival is all things Scottish including dance, live music, athletic competitions, kid's stuff, and animals. |
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Butternut
Creek Festival
Featuring some of the finest arts and crafts in the southeast, this festival is a yearly tradition. The FREE family event is two days of arts, crafts, demonstrations, wonderful music, and plenty of good food. |
Mountain Heritage
Festival
Celebrating the rich Appalachian history and culture. This open-air marketplace features local handicrafts, traditional foods and garden produce along with "old-ways" games, craft demonstrations, and live animals. Music stage performances. Free and open to the Public. |
Quilt
Fest 2009
Quiltfest 2009 will be held October 16-17 at North GA Technical College on Hwy 515. 150 quilts, silent auction, boutique, raffle quilt, door prizes. $5 admission/ free parking! |
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Tour
de Georgia
Tour de Georgia® is North America's premier, professional cycling event and rolling festival. |
Indian
Summer Festival
First full weekend in October, on the grounds of Wood Gap School. Everything from pottery to mountain honey and clogging to a turkey shoot. |
Hiawassee
Festival of Arts
A juried fine arts and fine crafts festival with over 100 artists, live jazz, and great food at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds August 25 and 26, 2007 |
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Concerts
on the Square
Friday Night Concerts at 7pm May through December Union County Historical Society - Old Courthouse on Town Square - Free admission, donations appreciated. |
Mountain
Home Show
A community web site and trade show to educate the consumer on home design and building, and to promote the local construction industry. |
Downtown
Blairsville
Exciting events include the Spring Arts & Crafts Festival, the Bluegrass Festival, Hometown Halloween on the Square, and Christmas on the Square. |
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Buegrass
Festival
Every September Blairsville hosts the SouthEastern Bluegrass Assn Anniversary Celebration. Jamming all around downtown. Stages at Old Courthouse, City Hall & Mountain Life Museum. Workshops for instruments and sound & recording technology. Music & Crafts vendors welcome! |
Blairsville
Cruise-Ins
April through October 1st Saturdays, 4pm until dark Blairsville Cruisers invite any classic vehicle owner to participate. All free to the public. Vendors welcomed, and so are volunteers! |
Downtown Spring Arts
and Crafts Festival
Art work, crafts, festive food, free entertainment, and a whole bunch of friendly people. This event is family orientated. |
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Fall Festival of Community
Services
fun and informative for the whole family with exhibits, entertainment, prizes, give-a-ways, refreshments, and more. |
Hometown Halloween on
the Square
Games, crafts, costume contests, and lots of free candy. Join us on October 31st in downtown Blairsville. |
North Georgia Motorcycle
Show
Motorcycles are the main attraction at this fun event. Plan a ride to Union County, enter the contests, and enjoy the family orientated atmosphere. |
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Fun
Family Festivals in
Union County
and Towns County, Georgia |
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