Blairsville is a scenic wonderland of mountains, forests, lakes, streams, waterfalls, and wildlife. Known for the Blue Ridge Mountains beauty and its world-famous sorghum syrup. Located in Union County Georgia. It is one of the three northeast Georgian counties situated completely within the Chattahoochee National Forest. 


Things to Do:



Lake Nottely
With over 4000 acres and over 100 miles of shoreline offering recreation activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, and much more.









Sorghum Festival
An annual October event of arts and crafts.








Vogel State Park
Over 200 acres offering outdoor recreation including Lake Trahyta, Trahlyta Falls, cottages, tent sites, RV sites, trailers. Located approx. 10 miles south of downtown Blairsville on Hwy 19/129.









Desoto Falls
3 Tier Cascade, 80 feet total
0.7 mile hike one way
Moderate Difficulty

Directions:  From Turner's Corner, head north on Hwy 19/129 for approx. 4 miles. Make a left into the Desoto Falls Scenic Area and follow around to the campground area where the parking is.





Helton Creek Falls
2 Cascades-One 30 feet and the other 60 feet
0.1 mile one way
Easy Difficulty

Directions: From Turner's Corner, head North on Hwy 19/129 for approx. 9-1/2 miles just past Neel's Gap. Make a right onto Helton Creek Rd (FS 118) and proceed approx. 2 miles to the pull off area on the right.



Calendar of Events:


3/17/2010 - St Patrick's Day
Location:Brasstown Valley Resort Young Harris, GA. 
Hours: 5:00 PM - til closing
Phone: 706-379-9900 or www.brasstownvalley.com
Cost: To be determined
Description: Our St. Patty's Day party will be held in our sports bar and grill "Brassies"

3/27/2010 - Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Location: Meeks Park - Blairsville,GA
Hours: To be announced
Contact: Union County Recreation Department
Phone: 706-439-6074 or www.ucrd.net
Sponsor: Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce

4/3/20010 - Cruise-In on the Square
Location: Courthouse Square, Blairsville,Ga
Hours: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Registration is free to any car enthusiast, no admission charge to public.
Description: Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles on display around the Courthouse Square.  Raffles, food, music and fun for all.

4/4/2010 - Easter Day Family Buffett - Brasstown Valley Res0rt
 Location: Brasstown Valley Resort Young Harris, GA
Hours: Noon - 5:00 PM
Contact: Brasstown Valley Resort
Phone: 706-379-9900 or www.brasstownvalley.com
Cost: To be determined
Description: Join us at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa for our Annual Family Easter Celebration. We will be hosting an entire weekend of fun filled family activities and our special Easter Buffet.

4/22/2010 - 4/24/2010 - Collegiate Bass Tournament
Location: Lake Chatuge Hiwassee, GA
Contact: Katie Polstra - Ramada Inn
Phone: 706-896-5253 or lclodge@brmemc.net
Sponsor: Towns County Tourism Association
Cost: To be determined
Description: Details to follow

5/9/2010- Mother's Day Buffet at Brasstown Valley Resort
Location: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa Young Harris, GA.
Hours: Noon - 5:00 PM
Contact: Brasstown Valley Resort
Phone: 706-379-9900 or www.brasstownvalley.com
Cost: To be determined
Description: Our culinary team will be putting together a wonderful Mother's Day Buffet to honor the special lady in your life.

5/22/2010 - 5/23/2010 - Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
Location: Downtown, Blairsville, GA.
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Join us in celebration of the arts. Over 50 juried artists and craftsmen have exhibits around Town's Square. Enjoy everything from paintings to pottery. Entertainment will include performances by Blairsville Dance School, classical and bluegrass musicians, and maybe a jazz, rock or barbershop quartet group. There will be homemade ice cream, burgers, BBQ or bake sale cookies from local charity vendors.

5/22/2010 - 5/23/2010 - Celebrate the Lake Tour of Homes
Website- http://www.lakenottely.org
Location: Eight homes surrounding Lake Nottely
Contact: Lynn Varian  lynnvarian@brmemc.net
Hours: Saturday May 22nd from 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM and Sunday May 23rd from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
Cost: $25

5/29/2010 - 5/30/2010 - 3rd Annual Memorial Day Horsin Around BBQ Showdown
Location: Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa Young Harris, GA.
Hours: To be determined
Contact: Brasstown Valley Resort 706-379-9900 or www.brasstownvalley.com
Cost: To be determined
Description: Make your plans to join all of us here at the Brasstown Valley Stables for the 3rd annual Horsin Around BBQ Showdown! Pro BBQ Team's from around the Southeast will be competing for prizes and trophies at the Showdown, who's the best? You decide at our People's Choice competition. Live music and entertainment, chainsaw craving contest, show up and cook event, kid's Q competition. Arts & crafts, food vendors and much more. 

5/29/2010 - Fire in the Mountains Chili Cookoff
Location: City Square Hiawassee, GA
Hours: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Contact: Joan Crothers
Phone: 706-896-6240
Sponsor: The Towns County Fire Corps
Description: The Towns County Fire Corps will be sponsoring the second annual chili cookoff on Memorial Day. The Chili Cookoff is open to the public. This is a family event with chili samples, hot dogs, drinks and ice cream all for a nominal price. If you are interested in cooking call 706-896-6240 and we will send you an application.

6/12/2010 - 6/13/2010 - 6th Annual Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Location:  Meeks Park  Hwy 515,1/2 mile west of Blairsville, GA.
Hours:  Saturday, June 12th gates open 8:00AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, June 13th gates open 8:00AM - 5:00 PM.
Contact: www.blairsvillechamber.com
Costs: $10.00/day or $15.00/2 days and Children 12 & under free.
Description: The stage is set and if you listen you will hear the sounds of bagpipes, drums and sounds of Scotland come alive as the marching bands get the games underway. Be sure to visit the Clan tents, pitched along the Butternut Creek and pick out your favorite kilt. Visit the genealogy tent and find out if you might have a little Scottish in ya. You don’t want to miss seeing the competition of the cabor toss or who can run the kilted mile the fastest. Hungry? Visit one of the Scottish food vendors for a taste of Scotland. The Festival will feature an entire area designated exclusively for children’s events and activities with a fun as well as an educational twist. Children’s crafts and events make this festival fun for everyone in the family. On Friday, June 11^th there is a Kilted Golf Classic and a Ceilidh (Scottish party) dinner.  All events are open to the public.

7/3/2010 - INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
Location: Meeks Park, Hwy 515, 1/4 mile west of Blairsville,GA.
Hours: Fireworks display at dark or approximately 9:30 PM, weather permitting.
Contact: Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce 706-745-5789.
Description: This year’s fireworks display will be held on Saturday evening, July 3rd at Meeks Park at approximately 9:30pm weather permitting. Fireworks are sponsored by the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce.

7/4/2010 - INDEPENDENCE DAY AT VOGEL STATE PARK
Location: Vogel State Park , located 11 miles on Hwy 19/129S
Hours: Sunday, July 4th 8:30AM - 4:30 PM
Contact: 706-745-2628
Costs: $5 for Parking
Description: Celebrate our independence with a flag-raising ceremony, bicycle parade, pedal boat races, sandcastles, watermelon eating, sack races, egg tosses and greased pole climbing.

7/24/2010 - 7/25/2010 - 12th Annual Butternut Creek Festival
Location: Meeks Park, 11 Pool Lane, Blairsville, GA. on the South side of Hwy 76/515, just 0.7 miles west of the Hwy 19/129 traffic light.
Hours: July 24 & 25  from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Contact: High Country Artisans, Inc., P.O. Box 422, Blairsville, GA. 
Costs: FREE Admission &  Parking with shuttle service available from the parking areas to the Festival location. 
Description: Arts & Fine Crafts Show, 65-70 of the finest artists and craftsmen will be offering Woodwork, Fabric Art, Stained Glass, Jewelry, Pottery, and more. Live Demonstrations & Entertainment, Good Food & Fun!  Sponsored by the High Country Artisans, Inc.

7/31/2010 - Georgia Green Bean Festival
Location: Downtown Blairsville "On the Square" 1 Town Square, Blairsville, GA. 
Hours: Saturday, July 31 9:00 AM -5:00 PM
Contact: Janet Hartman 706-994-4837
Description: Downtown Blairsville comes alive for the 1^st Annual Georgia Green Bean Festival. Learn everything there is to know about Green Beans, a staple in the North Georgia Mountains.Watch the Green Bean Pizza Eating Contest and see displays and demonstrations at the Mountain Life Museum just off Town Square.  Food and Crafts Vendors, Demonstrations. Quilt Show & Quilting Circle, Entertainment, Tractor Show, and a Farmer’s Market all on the Square in Downtown Blairsville.

9/4/2010 - 9/5/2010 - Mountain Heritage Festival
Location:  Mountain Life Center, Cleveland St., Blairsville, GA 30512
When: Saturday September 4th through Sunday September 5th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Celebrating the rich Appalachian history and culture, the open-air market features: local handicrafts including handmade brooms, candles, soaps, wood carvings, pottery, honey and garden products. Performances by bluegrass musicians, gospel groups, and cloggers. Sample campfire cooking at the Civil War Camp. Native American demonstrations. "Old-ways" games and craft demonstrations of rail/shingle splitting, spinning, quilting.
Cost: FREE
Contact: For more information call 706-745-5493.