Summer's here and June has been a busy month! If you haven't made your way to the mountains yet this season, you don't know what you're missing! The lake is full to the brim and we have an abundance of activities to entertain you while you enjoy your visit! If you've ever longed to have your own place here, the time to purchase a piece of paradise has never been better! Prices are at all time lows and inventory is plentiful, stop by our office and let us show you what's available. Check out the list of area activities below to plan your next getaway!

5/15/2009 - 7/17/2009

The Cowboy Astronomer

Maxwell Building, on the Campus
Young Harris, , GA30582
Location: Young Harris College Planetarium
Hours: Fri. May 15, 22, & 29 at 8:00pm and June 12,19 & July 10 & 17 at 8:30pm
Phone: 706-379-5195
Website: www.yhc.edu then select Rollins Planetarium from Quick Links drop down list
Cost: Free
Description: This skillfully woven tapestry of star tales and Native American legends-combined with constellation identification, starhopping and nuggets of astronomy information-is told from the unique viewpoint of a cowboy astronomer who has traveled the world plying his trade and learning the sky along the way. If skies are clear, the YHC Observatory is open immediately after the show ends.





5/23/2009 - 9/5/2009

Enchanted Music on the Square

Hwy 76, Main Street
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: On the Square in Hiawassee
Hours: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Phone: 706-896-4988
Email: bmw931@cs.com
Sponsor: OTM Committee
Cost: FREE
Description: Bring your lawn chair and enjoy free music on the square every Saturday night from 6-8PM in downtown Hiawassee. For your added enjoyment food & beverages are available for purchase. Visit www.otmga.org for weekly schedule. Event is held outdoors and may be cancelled due to bad weather. Call 706-896-4988 after 4pm on Saturday.





5/29/2009 - 6/7/2009

'The Philadelphia Story", A Comedy

301 Church Street
Hayesville, NC
Location: Peacock Playhouse - Licklog Players
Hours: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8:00PM ; Sun. 2:30PM
Contact: Reservations
Phone: 828-389-8632 or 877-691-9906
Email: licklog@verizon.net
Website: www.licklogplayers.org
Cost: $13 Adults; $8 Students & Children
Description: The Licklog Players perform the comedy "The Philadelphia Story" directed by Vianne Payne. Call the box office for more details or visit their website.





6/5/2009 - 6/6/2009

Georgia Mountain Roots & Music Festival

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hours: Friday 6:00PM and Saturday 1:00PM
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Sponsor: Towns County Lions Club
Cost: Friday $18; Saturday $27
Description: Come listen to 2-days of traditional and contemporary Bluegrass, Americana and Folk music in the Anderson Music Hall.





6/5/2009 - 6/7/2009

MountainTop GA Yard Sale

Hwy 76
Hiawassee, GA30582
Location: Towns County
Hours: 7:00AM-7:00PM
Phone: 706-896-4966
Email: janeholland@brmemc.net
Website: www.mountaintopga.com
Sponsor: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Cost: FREE
Description: From sunrise to sunset, join us for a wonderful early summer event in the North GA Mountains. Yard sale is held along Highway 76 from the east county line to the west. Be a buyer, be a seller, its all free. Call the Chamber of Commerce for more information.





6/11/2009 - 6/13/2009

The Gold Wing Motorcycle Rally

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Description: Enjoy the North GA Mountains and the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on Lake Chatuge. Call for more details.





6/12/2009 - 6/14/2009

6th Annual Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Hwy 515/76
Blairsville, GA30512
Location: Meeks Park
Phone: 706-745-5789
Email: negamtns@windstream.net
Website: www.blairsvillechamber.com
Description: Clan gatherings, Scottish Vendors, Pine and Drum Bands, Parade of Tartans, Amateur Athletics, Border Collie Demonstrations, Children's Games & Activities, Scottish Dancing & Music, Scottish Village Exhibit, Scottish Fiddle Workshop, Scottish Harp Workshop, Genealogy Tent, Kilted Golf Tournament Classic and a Special Concert.





6/13/2009 - 6/14/2009

Lake Chatuge Scholarship Golf Classic

1411 Jack Dayton Circle
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Towns County Chamber of Commerce
Hours: Saturday 12 Noon Registration, Sunday 7:30 AM
Contact: Jane Holland
Phone: 706-896-4966
Fax: 706-896-5441
Email: janeholland@brmemc.net
Website: www.mountaintopga.com
Cost: $170.00 per player - see details below
Registration: Download PDF Now
Description: Saturday, June 13, registration at Chatuge Shores Golf Course at 12 Noon. Sunday, June 14, Continental Breakfast at Brasstown Valley Resort at 7:30 AM, Shotgun start at 8:30 AM. Participant package -$150.00 per player or $170.00 which includes 4 mulligans and entry into the chipping and putting contest. Flyer is attached, click on PDF.





6/14/2009

ANNUAL ALUMNI DAY

Clarksville, GA
Location: North Georgia Technical College
Hours: Registration 10:30 a.m.
Contact: Sandra Maughon
Phone: 706-754-7715
Email: smaughon@northgatech.edu
Website: http://www.northgatech.edu/profiles/alumni.cfm
Cost: $7.50 Lunch
Description: The theme for this year's event is "Summer Fun!" In addition to being a time for former students, staff & faculty to gather together and reminisce, Alumni Day at N.G. Tech is an annual celebration of accomplishments. It is during this event that outstanding alumni, nominated by their peers, are recognized. Nominations are currently being sought for those to be recognized as this year's Career Achievement and Hall of Fame Award receipients.





6/23/2009

Magnolias and Memories - Taste of the Southern Highlands

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hours: 5:30PM
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamfair@windstream.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Sponsor: Towns County Family Connection
Description: Enjoy the cuisine of the North Georgia Mountains. Sample the best of many chefs from our area in the wonderful mountan community of Hiawassee on Lake Chatuge.





6/27/2009 - 6/28/2009

Mountain Fling Arts & Crafts Show

434 Meeks Avenue
Blairsville, GA30512
Location: North Georgia Technical College - Conference Center
Contact: Carolyn Barton
Phone: 706-896-0932
Email: mtnregartscraftsguild.org
Website: www.mtnregartscraftsguild.org
Cost: Free
Description: Indoor and outdoor booths filled with arts and crafts, food, and lots of fun.





6/27/2009

Conway Twitty, The Man, The Music, The Legend

Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fair Grounds
Hours: 7:30 p.m.
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Description: This musical is Conway Twitty's story told through the eyes of his children. It is a loving musical scrapbook of memories.