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John C. Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School

Discover why Rand McNally Atlas named the Folk School one of the top 30 U.S. destinations for a day visit in their Best of the Road listing.

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Apple Arts on the Square

Apple Arts on the Square

Experience art, food, and fun in downtown Ellijay on October 8th and 9th and October 15th and 16th.

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Mike Lalone Pottery

Highlander's Mountain Art Gallery Featuring - Authentic Handmade Art & Fine Crafts from the Blue Ridge Smoky Mountains.

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Spring is such a wonderful time of the year. The air is fresh and clean, and many fields have these tiny yellow flowers, as well as many other wildflowers, which make great photos.

We are proud to announce "An Uncommon Red Star" our first article in a series from the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center Preservation Committee, located in Blairsville Georgia.

Fire PinkIf you are interested in volunteering for the Preservation Committee or would like to discover other projects they are involved with, you will find their contact information within the above links. Keep in touch to read this and future articles from GMREC Preservation Committee.

Featured Weekend Events...
Green Eggfest
Green EggFest...Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
May 18 - 19th this Friday and Saturday

Don't miss the 2nd Annual Georgia Mountain Eggfest in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.

What is an Eggfest?

An Eggfest is a gathering of Big Green Egg fans and experienced cooks from all across the country and Canada. The cooks will be showcasing their skills and talents and will be preparing their specialty recipes all day long. The non-cooks (tasters) are free to stroll through the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, sample and experience wonderful egged food while talking to the cooks about their recipes and techniques. There will be some amazing food coming off the eggs all day long, so pace yourself! You'll soon learn why the Big Green Egg is the "Ultimate Cooking Experience".

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Spindale Goat Festival
Third Annual Dairy Goat Parade, Festival and Goat Show
Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th
Main Street, Spindale, NC

Join us for a fun-filled day of family activities including a Goat Show Parade, over 50+ vendors, entertainment and much more and it is all for you…yes, that's FREE of charge for you and your family to attend!

Whitewater RaftingWhite Water Season is here and Ziplines are better than ever....

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Upcoming Artist Workshops...

Natural Painting in Oils with John Mac Kah
3 Day Workshop • August 17 - 19, 2012

John Mac Kah

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Mix It Up! with Lala Mulherin Streett
1 1/2 Day Workshop • September 22 - 23, 2012

Lala Mulherin Streett

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Pastel Workshop with Karen Margulis
1 & 1/2 Day Workshop • October 20 - 21, 2012

Karen Margulis

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Georgia's Blue Ridge
Georgia’s Blue Ridge.

Relax in a mountain cabin overlooking peaceful ridges and valleys. Explore charming mountain towns. Ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. Discover our rivers, streams, lakes and waterfalls. Hike, fish, shop or simply relax....read on....

Georgia's Blue Ridge Web Site

Lake Lure & the Blue Ridge Foothills

Lake Lure & The Blue Ridge Foothills Web Site

Ellijay, East Ellijay and Gilmer County Georgia
Ellijay • East Ellijay • Gilmer County Georgia

One hour north of the hustle and bustle of Atlanta via I-575, the communities of Ellijay and East Ellijay welcome visitors to relax and enjoy a place of quaint mountain towns, friendly folks and genuine southern mountain culture.

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Mountain Top Georgia
Hiawassee & Young Harris Georgia

Our Mountain Top is serenely beautiful and adventure abounds. Choose from championship golf, hiking, horseback riding, spas, dining and boating & fishing on Lake Chatuge. Enjoy arts, crafts, antiquing, concerts, fairs and festivals and much more.

Hiawassee & Young Harris Georgia's Web Site

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