Aska Road Adventure race:
April

There will be 80 teams made up of women and men to participate in one of the most talked about races in all of Blue Ridge. The 3 man teams will hike, mountain bike, run and kayak in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The race starts in a secret location in the Chattahoochee Forest and will follow a physically hard course into Ducktown Blue Ridge Park. There will be live music, food, art and lots of fun as well as the finish line. For more information on the Aska Adventure race, please contact: (706) 632-5680 or see the Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race website.

Arts in the park is an annual event that takes place in Blue Ridge, GA every Memorial Day weekend. This 3 day event includes over 200 booths that include arts and crafts for the whole family. You can shop among the finest art and enjoy the individual products produced by the artists themselves. There is live music, food and booths of opportunities to win prizes. This event has been recognized as one of the top 20 events by Southeastern Tourism Society. So come one come all for the Arts in the Park festivities on Memorial Day weekend. This event is put on by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. Call (706) 632-2144 for more information.

Pickin' in the Park

Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park, May thru September

Grab your instruments and friends and join us for a hoot n howlin' time. Casual jam sessions for acoustic musicians are held under the trees and pavillions along the Toccoa River at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. until dusk May through September.   Admission is free to musicians of all levels and listeners who appreciate and want to enjoy good music. So bring your picnic supper and desserts and get ready to enjoy some music! There is a nice playground for the little ones and a large open area for the older kids in the family. No need to leave anyone behind. There's fun for all.  For more information call 423-496-4653 or visit the website.

Concerts in the Park
Downtown Blue Ridge Park, July & August

Great music in a beautiful mountain setting on warm summer nights. Bring a quilt, blanket or lawn chair and a picnic supper and dessert. Get ready to kick back and relax and take in the music. Please contact the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association for more information, (706) 632-2144.

Old Timers Day
Downtown Blue Ridge, Saturday Closest to July 4th

A celebration and parade in the Downtown Blue Ridge Park. Where there will be an abundance of Food, ice cream, crafts and entertainment. For more information please contact the Blue Ridge Business Association.

Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks, Fourth of July
The Lake Blue Ridge Marina

The live music and food begins at 4 p.m. Food will be provided by the Masonic Lodge. There will be fabulous fireworks over Lake Blue Ridge at dark. For boat rental and fire works information please call (706) 632-2618.

Miners Homecoming, Fourth of July
Downtown McCaysville, July 4th Weekend

Miners homecoming will be held in Ducktown, TN on the July 4th weekend. We will have old fashioned Independence Day fireworks. They are shot from Tater Hill in downtown McCaysville-Copperhill on the 4th of July at dark-thirty. The Fourth of July Kiwanis parade and festivities will take place on July 5th. These festivities are also held in McCaysville-Copperhill.

In an effort to honor our rich heritage of mountain culture, the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association has designated each August as Heritage Days. Beginning with the Annual Quilt Exhibit, events include classes  in woodcarving, weaving, chair caning, alternate clay firing, Native American Flutes, Crochet Rag Rugs, and other mountain crafts.

Smokey Bear's Birthday
Ocoee Whitewater Center

Join us for Smokey the Bear's Birthday every August. There will be face painting, games, storey-telling, puppet shows, and the birthday Bear himself. For more information, call (423) 496-5197.

Blue Ridge Kiwanis Rodeo

This is a Western rodeo with bull riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and special events. The kids will get to participate in a fun game of pull the bow off the calfs tail. Great food, fun, and entertainment for all ages. Call (706) 632-3400 for more information.

Labor Day Barbeque
Labor Day in Downtown Blue Ridge

This annual BBQ will start at 11 a.m. and will go until the food runs out. This event will take place in the Downtown Blue Ridge City Park. Please join us for good food, fun, laughter and entertainment. Contact: (706) 455-3818 for more information.

Wildlife Festival of the Arts
Downtown Blue Ridge Park

Showcasing the works of the finest wildlife artists in the Southeast. There will be more than 75 artists to sell their sculpture, woodworking and paintings. We will have Forest service information, fly-fishing demonstrations, food, music and entertainment for all ages. This event is sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. For more information please call: (706) 632-2144.

Family Fishing Festival
Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery September

Fly-tying, fly fishing and casting demonstrations, educational exhibits and an abundance of fish to catch in Rock Creek, GA. For information on this event please Call (706) 838-4723.

Mountain Harvest Sale
Blue Ridge Farmer's Market: Every 3rd & 4th weekend in October

Event sponsored by the Fannin County Homemaker's Council and the Mountain Harvest Sale features; local arts, crafts, food, music and fun on two separate October weekends.

Halloween Safe Zone
Downtown Blue Ridge

Join us for treats, Halloween competitions and fun for all. Downtown Blue Ridge Main Street is closed and kids of all ages trick or treat from shop to shop. Bring your dogs in drag as well and join in the chois of trick or treats. There is a haunted house that needs to be explored and lots of spooky decorations. There will be food and entertainment. For information, call (706) 632-0547.

Holiday Art Show & Sale
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Assn., November-December

Come to the mountains and shop for regional art and crafts at the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Thanksgiving through Christmas. For more information, call (706) 632-2144.

Holiday Art Show & Sale
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Assn., November-December

Come to the mountains and shop for regional art and crafts at the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Thanksgiving through Christmas. For more information, call (706) 632-2144.

Light up Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge, Every Saturday after Thanksgiving

This event is unlike any other. Join us for the most spectacular light show in the mountains. We will turn on all the lights and decorations that have been prepped for weeks and enjoy the illumination for the entire holiday season. So do not miss out on this wonderful event. This Christmas festival takes place in Downtown Blue Ridge. Where music, refreshments, caroling and all-day activities will go on and the official lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa will arrive!!

Hometown Christmas
Downtown McCaysville, 1st Saturday in December

A Parade, Santa's arrival, food, refreshments and entertainment. The lighting of the bridge. Come stand in GA or TN for the Lighting of the Bridge. Bring your hot cocoa and warm mittens. For information, call (706) 632-4236.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Christmas Express
Blue Ridge, All Weekends in December

Come ride the holiday train and see Mrs. Santa and Santa Claus himself all the elves. Listen to Christmas stories and sing carols. For information, call (706) 632-9833.

Festival of Trees
Ocoee Whitewater Center, December

Come enjoy the beauty of the season and see the beautiful Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, schools and organizations.