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Light up the Basin
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Coordinated Christmas Tree Lightings in Copperhill, TN and McCaysville, GA, followed by free hot chocolate and cookies and free photos with Santa Claus.
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Light up Blue Ridge
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| 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 Ridg
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Trick or Treat Safe Zone
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Local merchants in the Copper Hill and McCaysville area distribute free candy to children in costume.
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Annual Copper Basin Halloween Costume Parade
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| Downtown Copperhill, TN & McCaysville, GA. Cash prizes for best costumes, infants to adults. Late registration begins at 4:15. Costume judging from 4:30-5:00. Parade begins at 5:00.
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Paws In The Park
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Mark your calendar and plan to come and enjoy a day with your favorite pet. Event includes pet education and demonstrations, contests, prizes, photos with your pet, and much more!!!
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Fall Hoedown
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| Vogel State Park 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129
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Sorghum Festival
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Fort Sorghum.
Georgia's official Sorghum Festival, one of the longest running festivals in north Georgia. A parade kicks off the 3 weekend event. Bluegrass music, cloggers plus many other forms of en
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Copper Basin Bargain Day
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| Citywide sidewalk and yard sale in Copperhill, TN and McCaysville, GA. Shop for bargains at locations around the Copper Basin.
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Wildlife Art Festival
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9th 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 w
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Labor Day BBQ
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| Annual Interdenominational Bar-B-Q served with family style entertainment.
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Butternut Creek Festival (Arts & Crafts Show)
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10th ANNIVERSARY of one of the finest juried arts and crafts shows in the southeast. This juried event showcases 65 - 70 quality artists and craftsmen, from throughout this mountain area and the South
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Old Timer's Day Celebration & Parade
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| An old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration that includes a wonderful parade, arts and crafts, great food, games, music, and lots of family atmosphere. Annual Independence Day parade in downtown Blue
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Relay for Life
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Bring out the whole family for a fun and rewarding time for a great cause. Carnival games, food and entertainment.
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Kiwanis Fair of Blue Ridge
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| Rides, Fairway, Carnival goodies, fine local entertainers performing each day. Hours: Weekdays 5-11 PM, Saturday Noon - 11 PM, Sunday Noon - 8 PM
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Learn to Felt a Fuzzy Alpaca Hat
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Fiber Artist , Gail Scherer of Wood Song Alpacas will teach this class at Lasso the Moon Alpaca Farm. Using the wet felting technique we will felt our own alpaca fiber hats. Many styles to choose from
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Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
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| Clan Gatherings - Scottish Vendors - Pipe and Drum Bands - Parade of Tartans - Amateur Athletics - Border Collie Demonstrations - Children's Games & Activities and more. Lots to see and do
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Kids Fishing Rodeo
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Kids 16 years and younger come out and fish for free. You provide your rods and your bait and we provide the fish. Location changing this year, it will be at Lake Winfield Scott on Highway 180 West of
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Soul Mapping Collage Workshop
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| Focus on the area you wish to change in your life and create an artistic soul map- no experience necessary. Awaken your creativity while you create a frame-able art piece. Have fun sharing with others
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Pickin in the Park
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Every Thursday from 6:00pm to dusk. Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville, GA. Free admission. More info at www.pickin1.com
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