With the first cool evenings since early spring and the kickoff of football season we know that fall is just around the corner. An absolutely perfect time to visit our beautiful area for a day trip, a long weekend or you may decide to never leave! If your travel plans bring you to our area during October see the list of fun things to do below to make your stay with us complete! By the way, if you're one of the many who decide they've found paradise on earth and you too never want to leave, we can help you find the perfect home to settle into or that perfect lot to build your dream home on! Feel free to search our website for available properties and by all means stop by and say hello when you're in town! Happy Fall Y'all!

10/5/2007 - 10/28/2007

Plantation Events - Southern Tree Plantation

2531 Owltown Rd.
Blairsville, GA30512
Location: Southern Tree Plantation
Hours: Call for details
Contact: Howard McCombs
Phone: 706-745-0601
Website: www.southerntreeplantation.com
Description: Actual Days in October - 5,6,7,12,13,14,19,20,21,26,27,28 Fun on the Farm - Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays - Oct. 5-28. Pumpkins, Hayrides, Animals, Kids Train Rid, Marshmallow Roasting, Maze and much more.





10/6/2007

National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

Off 75 North
Hayesville, NC & Young Harris, GA, GA28904
Location: Jackrabbit Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail
Hours: 10:00 AM
Contact: Southern Appalachian Bicycling Assoc.
Phone: 828-389-8085
Email: info@sabacycling.com
Description: Bring a Kid, Bring a bicycle and a helment. Have a day of fun at the trail.





10/6/2007

Fall Dinner at Crane Creek Vineyards

916 Crane Creek Rd.
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards
Hours: Call the Tasting room for details
Contact: Crane Creek Vineyards
Phone: 706-379-1236
Fax: 706-379-9611
Email: cranecreekvineyards@yahoo.com
Website: www.cranecreekvineyards.com





10/6/2007 - 10/7/2007

34th Annual Fall Festival - John C. Campbell Folk School

One Folk School Rd.
Brasstown, NC28902
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Hours: 10 AM - 5PM
Contact: Kathi Osborne
Phone: 828-389-0033
Email: pr@folkschool.org
Website: www.folkschool.org
Cost: Adults - $5.00 - Kids 12-17 - $3.00 - Under 12 free
Description: One of the largest and most popular events of its type in the region, Fall Festival is a celebration of our rich Appalachian heritage. Over 200 craftspeople selling handmade items of all sorts.





10/12/2007 - 10/13/2007

Quiltfest 2007

434 Meeks Avenue
Blairsville, GA30512
Location: North Georgia Technical College
Hours: Friday - 9:00-5:00 Saturday - 9:00-4:00
Contact: Judy Haller
Phone: 706-745-8536
Email: judithhaller2000@yahoo.com
Website: www.mistymountainquiltguild.com
Cost: $4.00 per ticket
Description: MMQC Donation Quilt Raffle - $1.00 per ticket. 150 Quilts on display, AQS Judge, Ribbons and cash awards, Quilt Vendors, Silent Quilt Auction





10/12/2007 - 10/21/2007

2007 Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Contact: Fairground Office
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: hthomason@georgiamountainfair.info
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com





10/12/2007 - 10/14/2007

Sorgum Festival

Blairsville, GA30514
Location: Fort Sorgum - Blairsville, GA
Contact: Blairsville Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 706-745-5789
Website: www.blairsvillechamber.com
Description: 2nd Weekend - October 19-21 3rd Weekend - October 26-28





10/12/2007 - 10/13/2007

Misty Mountain Quilt Guild Presents "Quiltfest 2007"

Highway 515
Blairsville, GA30512
Location: North Georgia Technical College
Hours: Friday - 9:00-5:00 PM Saturday - 9:00-4:00 PM
Contact: Betty Walther
Phone: 706-379-1282
Email: janeholland@brmemc.net
Cost: $4.00
Description: Quilt Exhibits, Guild Boutique, Mini Quilt Silent Auction, Donaltion Quilt Raffle, Door Prizes, Quilting Supply Vendors.





10/14/2007

La Musgana

One Folk School Rd.
Hayesville, NC28902
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Hours: 2:30 PM
Contact: Kathi Osborne
Phone: 828-389-0033
Email: bca123@verizon.net
Website: www.folkschool.org
Cost: Adults - $14.00 - Students - $7.00





10/19/2007 - 10/20/2007

Georgia's Official State Fiddler's Convention

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Anderson Music Hall - Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com





10/20/2007

Harvest Festival at Crane Creek Vineyard

916 Crane Creek Rd.
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards
Contact: Crane Creek Vineyards
Phone: 706-379-1236
Fax: 706-379-9611
Email: cranecreekvineyards@yahoo.com
Website: www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Cost: Call for details





10/20/2007

Art Exhibit - Two Man Show featuring Rick MClung & William Entrekin

420 West Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA30513
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Hours: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Contact: Sarah Verner - Executive Director
Phone: 706-633-3668
Fax: 706-632-7785
Email: sarahverner@tds.net
Website: www.brmaa.net
Description: Reception & Opening in the Courtroom Gallery





10/26/2007 - 10/27/2007

UTHB Builder's Licensing Exam Seminar

434 Meeks Avenue
Blairsville, GA30512
Location: North Georgia Techical College
Contact: Jane Holland
Phone: 706-379-2194
Email: info@wthba.net
Cost: $250.00 for UTHBA Members, $350.00 for Non-Members
Description: The seminar is for person seeking licensure in all categories for the Georgia contractor. Those seeking the Residential Basic will only need to attend the first day. Those seeking Light Commercial or General Contractor will need to attend both days. Jud Johnson of Contractor's Seminars will be presenting the information.





10/27/2007

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat

1159 Jack Dayton Circle
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Fun World
Hours: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Contact: Millie or Judy
Phone: 706-896-7777 - Ext. 203 or 204)
Email: shannonhenderson@ffcc.net
Cost: FREE
Description: Decorate the trunks of your vehicle and pass out treats and flyers. Children will be able to "trick or treat" from vehicle to vehicle in a safe environment. Each vehicle may be decorated in fall or holiday thems or to advertise your business as appoved by FFEC.





10/31/2007

Halloween on the Square

Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: The Square in Hiawassee
Contact: Mardi White
Phone: 706-896-4988
Website: www.otmga.org