Hayesville is located in Clay County less than 2 miles from the GA/NC state line in Western North Carolina. Sharing Lake Chatuge with Hiawassee in Towns County, GA it offers hiking, fishing, boating on Lake Chatuge, golfing, horseback riding and much more in the area.

There is much to do and see in Clay County. From quaint shops, regional theater, fine restaurants, accommodations to festivals, and special events. Of historical interest, are the Clay County Courthouse built in 1888 designated in the National Register of Historical Places, the Clay County Museum, and the John C. Campbell Folk School.


Things to Do:


Lake Chatuge
A 7,200 acre lake in both Georgia and North Carolina. Lake Chatuge has approximately 130 miles of shoreline offering many recreational opportunities such as boating, swimming, fishing, relaxing and much more. 









John C. Campbell Folk School
One Folk School Rd
Brasstown, NC. 28902
800-FOLK-SCH
www.folkschool.org
John C. Campbell Folk School provides experiences in non-competitive learning and community life that are joyful and enlivening. Located in scenic Brasstown, North Carolina, the Folk School offers year-round week long and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography and writing.




Peacock Playhouse
301 Church Street
Hayesville, NC. 28904
887-691-9906
www.licklogplayers.org




Goldhagen Art Glass Studio
7 Goldhagen Studio Drive
Hayesville, NC. 28904
828-389-8847
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
www.goldhagenartglass.com


St. Pierre Wood Pottery
828-389-6639
www.wncvillage.com/arts/stpierre/stpierre.htm


Golf (If you want to hit the linx check out)
Chatuge Shores Golf Course, 260 Golf Course Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904, (828)389-8940, Municipal, 18 hole, 6687 yds, Par 72, Course Rating -71.3
Cherokee Hills Country Club, Harshaw Road, Murphy, NC 28906, (828)837-5853, Public, 18 hole, 6324 yds, Par 72, Course Rating -70
Brasstown Valley Resort Golf Course , 6321 U S Highway 76, Young Harris, GA 30582, (706)379-9900, Public, 18 hole, 6,957 yds, Par 72, Course Rating-73.5

Calendar of Events:
7/21/2010 - 7/31/2010 - 60th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hwy 76 W, Hiawassee, GA 30546
When: Wednesday July 21st through Sunday July 31st time(TBA)
Description: Enjoy first class musical performances, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia’s rich history and culture, the Fair provides something for every member of the family. The Georgia Mountain Fair, is known as Georgia’s most “Unique Fair”. Those who visit the Fair will enjoy a flower show, Country Music, an Exhibit Hall, arts & crafts, and carnival rides. The pioneer village, a replica of just how the Ole Mountain towns used to be, it has demonstrations that will take you back in time such as soap and hominy making, moonshine, quilting, blacksmith shop and more.
Costs: $9 admission for all adults, children under 9 free and $2 parking fee.
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 706-896-4191

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.

8/14/2010 - Ricky Skaggs
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Saturday August 14th Time (TBA)
Description: Sometimes in life, things come full circle. That's the story of Ricky Skaggs. By age 21, he was already considered a "recognized master" of one of America's most demanding art forms, but his career took him in other directions, catapulting him to popularity and success in the mainstream of country music. Now the road has brought him back to where it all began - bluegrass music.

8/21/2010 - Annual Tomato Festival at Crane Creek Vineyard
Location: Crane Creek Vineyard, Young Harris, GA
When: Saturday August 21st Time(TBA)
Costs: Tickets sold at the door:adults $20, ages 13-20 $10, children under 12 free
Description:  Celebrate the fruit of the other vine with your friends and family at Crane Creek Vineyards! Local restaurants and food vendors will be out giving away samples of their cuisine. Chef David and his Culinary Team will be preparing lunch for everyone with all things tomato. This is a great day of food and wine! Ticket price includes wine tasting, souvenir wine glass, lunch and admission to all of the activities.
Contact:  For more information call 706-379-1236 or go to www.cranecreekvineyards.com.

8/28/2010 - Diamond Rio
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Saturday August 28th
Costs: Tickets range from $25 to $35.
Contact: For more information call 866-273-4615.

9/4/2010 - Labor Day Weekend Festival
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Saturday September 4th from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Description: Featuring: Tim Surrett and Balsam Range, The Hayes Family, Jimmy Blackwood and the Blackwood Brothers Quartet, The Singing Browns, The Rochesters, and The Inspirations.
Costs: TICKETS: $10-$20

9/5/2010 - Labor Day Weekend Festival
Location: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Sunday September 5th from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Description: Featuring: The Primitives, The McKameys and The Inspirations
Costs: TICKETS: $10-$20
 
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.

10/2/2010 - 10/3/2010 - Folk School Fall Festival
Location: Folk School Campus in Brasstown, NC
When: Saturday October 2nd and Sunday October 3rd from 10:00 AM till 5:00 PM
Costs: Adults: $5.00, Kids 12-17: $3.00, Under 12: Free
Description: The Fall Festival is a celebration of our Appalachian heritage. This fetival will include: craft-making demonstrations, arts and crafts for sale, music and dance performances, kids' activities,  food. Over 200 craftsmen and women will offer their handcrafted items for sale including  jewelry, woodturning, pottery, weaving, ironwork, photography, rugs, woodcarvings, furniture, paintings, baskets, just to name a few.
Contact: For more information call the John C. Campbell Folk School at 828-837-2775.

10/8/2010 - 10/16/2010 - Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hwy 76 W, Hiawassee, GA 30546
When: Friday October 8th through Sunday October 16th time(TBA)
Description: With its mild temperatures and beautiful scenery there is no better place to be than the North Georgia Mountains in the fall. This event features exciting musical performances, educational demonstrations, a flower show and the ever-popular Georgia’s Official State Fiddlers' Convention. Music daily in The Anderson Music Hall, Flower Show, Arts and Crafts, Exhibit Hall. Demonstrations will take you back to the Old Ways’ as local folks show how Moonshine was made,along with Quilting, Soap and Hominy making, Blacksmith Shop and more. The Pioneer Village, is a replica of an era gone by.
Costs: $9 admission for all adults, children under 9 free  and $2 parking fee.
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 706-896-4191

10/9/2010 - 15th Cherokee County Annual Chilli Cookoff
Contact: For more information call 828-837-2242.

10/23/2010 - Annual Harvest Festival
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, GA
When: Saturday October 23rd from 11:00 AM till 6:00 PM
Description: Come celebrate our Annual Harvest Festival at Crane Creek Vineyards.There is something here for everyone. Events include  Events include hayrides, grape stomping, tours of the winery, and even a kids tent. Your ticket price includes wine tasting, souvenir wine glass, lunch and admission to all of the activities.
Costs: Tickets will be sold at the door: adults $20, ages 13-20 $10, children under 12 free.
Contact: For more information call 706-379-1236 or go to www.cranecreekvineyards.com.

11/6/2010 - 2nd Annual Punkin Chunkin Fest
Location: Downtown Hayesville, NC on the Square
When: Saturday November 6th, Time(TBA)

12/17/2010 - Oak Ridge Boys
Location:  Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734
When: Friday December 17th from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM and from 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
Description: The Oak Ridge Boys, with that unmistakable four-part harmony, have produced dozens of hit songs - including "You're the One in a Million", "I'm Settin' Fancy Free", "Sail Away", and of course, "Elvira" - earned just about every industry accolade available, including Grammy, Dove, ACM, and CMA awards, and won millions of fans worldwide. Their newest albums, "The Boys are Back" and "The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey" are now available.
Costs: TICKETS: $15-$18 

12/21/2010 - Annual Winter Solstice Celebration
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, GA
When: Tuesday December 21st from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM
Description:Come celebrate the longest night of the year at Crane Creek.
Contact: For more information call 706-379-1236 or go to www.cranecreekvineyards.com.

12/31/2010 - 16th Annual New Year's Eve Possum Drop
Location: Clay's Corner in Brasstown, NC. "Opossum Capital of the World"
Description: Come ring in the New Year with a Miss Possum Contest, bluegrass music, and the Little Brasstown Church Choir. Instead of watching a ball drop come watch the Possum drop.
Contact: For more information call 828-837-3797.

Where to Stay:

Luxury Lakefront & Lakeview Condominiums on Lake Chatuge
Featuring 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms with fully equipped kitchens, stack stone fireplace, pool, tennis court, restaurants, workout facility, and boat rentals all within walking distance.
Click here for more information: 
www.smokymountainvacationstation.com






Riverfront Cabins tastefully decorated in a rustic mountain decor located directly on the Hiawassee River with all year long trout fishing.  Cabins feature include  3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, sleeps 6-8, fully equipped kitchen for cooking and serving, stack stone fireplace, hardwood floors, private hot tub on the covered deck, and access to the community pool and workout facility. Great family getaway.Very Affordable. Click here for more information: 
www.smokymountainvacationstation.com 


  

Long Range Mountain View Cabins are tastefully decorated in a rustic mountain decor. Cabins features include  3 & 4 bedrooms, over 3000 sq ft, pool table, fully equipped kitchen for cooking and serving, stack stone fireplace, hardwood floors, covered deck, and access to the Hiawassee River, pool, and workout facility with a short walk.
Click here for more information:
www.smokymountainvacationstation.com



Real Estate Information:

Century 21 Scenic Realty
3680 Highway 76
Young Harris, GA. 30582
Michelle Hedden, Realtor Licensed in GA & NC  
mhedden@windstream.net
P:  706-835-9090


Favorite Area Restaurant:

BURGER BOY
4 North Carolina 69
Hayesville, NC 28904-9240
(828) 389-3636
REVIEW: Best Burger in the area, Great chilli cheese fries as well. Friendly staff, all around great place.