Hiawassee/Young Harris, GA
Things to Do:
Lake Chatuge
A 7,200 acre lake in both Georgia and North Carolina. Lake Chatuge has approx. 130 miles of shoreline offering many recreational opportunities such as boating, swimming, fishing, and much more.
Brasstown Bald (706-896-2556)Georgia's highest elevation at 4,784 ft. offering specular 360 degree panoramic long range views. On clear days you can see 4 states..Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The Visitor's Information Center offers exhibits, video presentation, and interpretive programs. You can access 4 hiking trails from Brasstown Bald area including Jack's Knob Trail 4.5 miles, Arkaquah Trail 5.5 miles, Wagon Train Trail 6.0 miles, and the summit access trail to the top 1/2 mile. You can choose to walk to the top or ride the shuttle bus when available. The Visitor's Center is open Memorial Day through October and on weekends in the early spring and late fall depending on weather.
High Shoals Falls
View 2 falls in one 1.2 mile hike one way
One falls 25 feet and the other a 100 feet cascade.
Moderate Difficulty
From Downtown Hiawassee: Proceed approx. 4 miles and make a right onto Hwy 17/75 South towards Helen/Cleveland. Once your on Hwy 17/75 proceed approx. 6 miles and make a left onto FS 283. Follow FS 283 approx. 1.5 miles to the start of the trailhead and parking area on the left. Visitors must cross a creek just off the highway.
60th Georgia Mountain Fair: July 21,2010 - July 31,2010
An annual event in July featuring arts, crafts, amusement rides, music shows, photo exhibit, flower show, and more...
Fall Festival: October 8,2010 - October 16,2010
An annual event in October featuring music shows, educational demonstrations, craft village, flower show, State Fiddlers Convention, and more...
Crane Creek Vineyards
916 Crane Creek Rd
Young Harris, GA 30582
www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Habersham Winery
7025 S Main Street
Helen, GA 30545
(706) 878-9463
www.habershamwinery.com
Shopping Places:
Britt & Capri
136 N Main St
Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-6222
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Golf (If you want to hit the linx check out)
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
Chatuge Shores Golf Course, 260 Golf Course Road, Hayesville, NC 28904, 828-389-8940
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 1st 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.
8/12/2010 - 8/14/2010 - 2nd Annual Georgia Mountain Cruiz-In
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hwy 76 W, Hiawassee, GA 30546
When: Thursday August 12th through Saturday August 14th
Contact: For more information call the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds at 706-896-4191.
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
8/21/2010 - Georgia's BluesFest
Location: R-Ranch in the Mountains, on US Highway 19N, just North of Dahlonega, GA
When: Saturday August 21st
Description: BBQ, Blues, and Bikes are what make up this festival. Come join us in Dahlonega, GA for a great day of BBQ and bluegrass music. The BluesFest will be presenting a ‘Poker Run’ the morning of the show and raffling off a NEW 2010 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. 100% of the profits from the ‘Poker Run’ and the raffle will be presented to The American Cancer Society in honor of Hiram C. Bosage
Contact: For more information contact Brian Bosarge at brian@georgiabluesfest.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 - 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 or go to: www.cranecreekvineyards.com
9/9/2010 - 9/19/2010 & 9/23/2010 - 10/31/2010 - Ocktoberfest
Location: Helen Festhalle 1074 Edelweiss Strass, Helen ,GA 30545
When: Thursday September 9th - Sunday September 19th (Open Thursday through Sunday only). Then from Thursday September 23rd - Sunday October 31st (Open Everyday).
Costs: admission Monday - Friday $7.00,Saturday $8.00, and Sunday FREE....
Description: The Helen Ocktoberfest is the longest running in theUnited States. Come for the beer, brats, and bands this Ocktoberfest has it all. It is held at the Helen Festhalle. This place has rows of tables set up so you will be able to eat, drink, and seat back and watch all of the festivities.
Contact: White County Chamber of Commerce 706-878-1619 for more information.
9/11/2010 - Vogel's Mountain Music/Arts and Craft Day Festival
Location: Vogel State Park Hwy 19/129S
When: Saturday September 11th from 10:00 AM till 5:00 PM
Description: This festival will includes all types of music, their will be Appalachian, bluegrass and gospel music, arts and crafts booths, demonstrations on spinning, blacksmithing and bowl carving, and food concessions provided by Vogel Volunteers.
Costs: Children - $2.00, Adults - $5.00, Parking - $5.00, Shuttle service will be available from distant parking areas at no additional fee.
Contact: For more information on this festival call 706-745-2628.
10/2/2010 - 10/3/2010 - 33rd Annual Indian Summer Festival
Location: Woody Gap School 2331 S Hwy 60 Suches, GA 30572
When: Saturday October 2nd and Sunday October 3rd from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM
Description: Activities and family entertainment featuring arts and crafts, pottery, folk art and plenty of great food.
Costs: Admission is $4, 6 and under are FREE. Free parking
Contact: For more information call 706-747-2401.
10/3/2010 - 10th Annual Fundraiser "Puttin' on the Dog"
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, GA
When: Sunday October 3rd
Description: Come join us at Crane Creek Vineyards for wine tastings, music, silent and live auctions to benefit a great cause,the Humane Society's Mountain Shelter.
Contact: For more information call 706-379-1236
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 - 10/10/2010 & 10/16/2010 - 10/17/2010 - The 39th Annual Georgia Apple Festival
When: Saturday October 9th from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday October 10th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. October 16th from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday October 17th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Costs: Adults it is $5.00 for admission and for children 10 and under it is FREE.
Description: Come join us for the 39th Annual Georgia Apple Festival. There will be over 300 vendor on site selling arts and crafts. This festivals also features an antique car show held on October 9th at the Civic Center and a parade on October 16th.
Contact: Call the Gilmer Co Chamber of Commerce at 706-635-7400 for more information.
10/16/2010 - Fall Hoedown
Location: Vogel State Park 11 miles south of Blairsville U.S. Hwy. 19/129
When: Saturday October 16th
Description:Celebrate autumn's arrival with: a cakewalk at 2:00 PM, chili and drinks for sale at 5:00 PM, hayrides start at 5:30 p.m., bonfires and line, square and round dancing at 6:30 PM, and hear a professional storyteller around a bonfire at 8:00 PM
Contact: For more information call 706-745-2628
10/16/2010 - 10/17/2010 - Gold Rush Days
Location: Dahlonega Town Square & Historic District, Downtown Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
When: Saturday October 16th through Sunday October 17th from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description: See fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 arts and crafts exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event. Included in the two day event are a parade, children's activities, a fashion show, gold panning contest, wheelbarrow race, King and Queen Coronation, hog calling, buck dancing contest, gospel singing and other live entertainment, wrist wrestling, and some delicious foods.....
Contact: For more information call 706-864-3711.
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 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.
12/11/2010 - Christmas Tree Lighting at Vogel State Park
When: Saturday December 11th from 4:30 PM till 6:30 PM
Description: Make sure you don't miss the Christmas Tree lighting att Vogel State Park this holiday season. There will be caroling, hayrides, bonfires, hot chocolate & cider and a special visit from Santa Claus. For the "Give A Gift Toy Drive" sponsored by the Union County Sheriff’s Department bring an unwrapped gift for kids 0 - 12 years of age.
Contact: For more information call Vogel State Park @ 706-745-2628 or vogel@windstream.net .
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 .
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 great trout fishing. Cabins feature 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, sleeps 6-8,a 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. Very Affordable. Click here for more information: www.smokymountainvacationstation.com
Long Range Mountain View Cabins tastefully decorated in a rustic mountain decor. Cabins feature 3 and 4 bedroom units, over 3000 sq. ft, pool table, a 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 Restaurants:
Enrico's Italian Restaurant
687 Main Street, Suite 5
Young Harris, GA. 30582
706-379-1950
Review: GREAT Italian Food, good seafood dishes, Fair price, Nice folks own the place.
Michaelee's Chocholate Caffe
142 N. Main Street
Hiawassee, GA. 30546
Phone: 706-896-2752
Fax: 706-896-5370
Review: Michael and Lisa are making everyone in the area happy with their Great lunch menu and Michael's unique dinner menu. Don't forget to try their desserts.. A can't miss.
cafe@michaelees.com , www.michaelees.com
Big AL's Pizza
757 Bell Creek Rd.Unit 4
Hiawassee, GA 30546
706-896-1970
1615 State Highway 17 # 104
Young Harris, GA 30582-1882
(706) 896-1048
Review: Down home cooking... Mary's has anything from a double cheeseburger to lemon peppered trout to county fried steak and mashed potatoes..... GREAT FOOD.