Georgia Mountain Fair
July 19 - 27, 2013
Look forward to the 63rd annual Georgia Mountain Fair, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this summer! Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that the event has to offer. With first class musical performances, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia’s rich history and culture, the Fair provides something for every member of the family.
Juried Arts & Crafts Show
Now visit the Georgia Mountain Fair and see your favorite crafters and artists! The Georgia Mountain Fair promotes and supports the study, appreciation, enjoyment, and preservation of original handmade crafts. The goal of our fair and festival is to encourage artisans to continue and improve their crafts through our craft shows.
Lovers of fine crafts and art will find approximately 60 original crafters in our permanent craft booth area. The booths provide a completely covered shelter for artists to display their work as fair guests stroll along shaded and paved pathways during various events at the fairgrounds. Crafts will be on display and sale from 10 AM until 8 PM on Monday through Friday, (10 AM T0 6 PM on Sunday. Both the Fair and the Fall Festival are 9-day event.
For 2013, our Fair will be held July 19-27, 2013 and our Fall Festival will be held October 11-19, 2013.
Music Shows & Entertainment
Our exciting Fair lineup include Lee Greenwood, Marty Stuart, Janie Fricke, Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius, Mike Snider, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers and many more.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Butternut Creek Festival of Fine Craft and Arts
15th Annual Butternut Creek Festival
July 20th and 21st, 2013
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Free Admission and Parking
Presented by the High Country Artisans, Inc.
The Butternut Creek Festival is one of the finest juried arts and crafts shows in the Southeast. The two day festival showcases the work of 65 artists and craftsmen in categories from basketry, fine art, fabric art, and decorative painting, to glass, jewelry, metal working, photography, pottery, scrimshaw, and woodturning. Held annually at Meeks Park in Blairsville, Georgia, you don't want to miss it!
Butternut Creek Festival
July 20th and 21st, 2013
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Free Admission and Parking
Presented by the High Country Artisans, Inc.
The Butternut Creek Festival is one of the finest juried arts and crafts shows in the Southeast. The two day festival showcases the work of 65 artists and craftsmen in categories from basketry, fine art, fabric art, and decorative painting, to glass, jewelry, metal working, photography, pottery, scrimshaw, and woodturning. Held annually at Meeks Park in Blairsville, Georgia, you don't want to miss it!
Butternut Creek Festival
All Aboard, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
A great family adventure on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway starts at the historic depot in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia.
The train winds alongside the beautiful Toccoa River with one stop in the twin border towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee.
Our regular 4 hour trips (3 1/2 hours trips on Sundays) are 26 miles, round trip, winding along the beautiful Toccoa River for one hour (each way) in vintage climate controlled rail cars or open air rail cars.
For more information:
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
The train winds alongside the beautiful Toccoa River with one stop in the twin border towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, Tennessee.
Our regular 4 hour trips (3 1/2 hours trips on Sundays) are 26 miles, round trip, winding along the beautiful Toccoa River for one hour (each way) in vintage climate controlled rail cars or open air rail cars.
For more information:
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway