Come shop for that perfect holiday gift, creative and unique, during this holiday retail exhibit. We will have a multitude of artistic and handcrafted items for sale, all made by our member artists. So whether it is jewelry, pottery, paintings, or anything in between, we have that unique gift for your holidays.
Based on one of the most celebrated holiday stories of all time, The Gift of the Magi tells the story of newlyweds struggling to stay afloat. Jim, an Atlanta streetcar driver struggling to make ends meet during the Atlanta Transit Strike of 1950, especially when it comes to buying a perfect gift for his wife Della. What he doesn’t know, however, is that Della is going to similar lengths to afford a gift for him. Christmas is just around the corner…and how the creative couple solves their situation is the subject of legend. Magi tells the story of love, sacrifice, and the blessings we often take for granted.
ENJOY ICE SKATING IN BLUE RIDGE THIS WINTERSKATE WITH US... NOVEMBER 22, 2024 – JANUARY 5, 2025 Located next to the Swan Drive-In at the Blue Ridge Farmer's Market 787 East Summit Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
BLUE RIDGE TURKEY TROT 5K MARATHON ON THANKSGIVING DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!The race is for all abilities, from walkers to the serious competitor. We are one of the biggest races in our surrounding area with over 700 runners, walkers, and fans joining in the Thanksgiving fun! Don’t worry you will be home in time to put the turkey in the oven! Now, let’s get trotting!
Join us for a festive 1-hour train ride on our Holiday Express. Here, you will get to listen to holiday music and "The Night Before Christmas" story. Children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, and a chance to see Santa Claus. You can enjoy delicious hot chocolate and other snacks available for purchase inside our concession car.
Light Up Blue Ridge is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving! Blue Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. Light Up Blue Ridge and the Annual Blue Ridge Christmas Parade is in the evening at 5:30 Blue Friday day will include downtown merchants store discounts, Christmas holiday cheer, food vendors and strolling entertainment. Light Up Blue Ridge day will be full of Christmas cheer, strolling Christmas entertainment, food vendors, and children will be able to visit Santa Clause in the gazebo located in the park. Gingerbread Village will be open to the public at noon from November 25th to December 11th at the Arts Center. The Christmas Parade is on Saturday the day of Light Up Blue Ridge, it starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs down E. Main from Church Street to Mountain, down Mountain and back up W. Main to Depot. PICTURES WITH SANTA WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE GAZEBO FROM NOON UNTIL 4:15 PM. SANTA WILL CONTINUE VISITING WITH CHILDREN THAT WERE IN LINE PRIOR TO 4:15 UNTIL 4:30 PM. SANTA MUST LEAVE BY 4:30 SO HE HAS TIME TO EAT SOMETHING AND THEN BE IN THE PARADE.
A Blue Ridge Christmas Classic- St. Luke's Annual Christmas Bazaar featuring delicious entrée casseroles-homemade and frozen for your holiday use- soups, baked goods, jams, jellies, candy and cakes plus original art, barn quilts, garden décor, birdhouses, knitted socks, scarves and more. Handmade cabin décor, holiday wreaths, and decorations plus original art will be available. Silent Auction including the Rector's fabulous English Dinner. Plan to attend and bring your friends.
Nora and her girlfriends – all decades older – tell the inside story of what life was like as the British Invasion began. World premiere.
13th Annual Fire & Ice Chili Cook-Off & Craft Beer Festival February 17, 2024 – Noon to 5 pm In and around the park, downtown Blue Ridge Mark your calendars for live music, ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations, face painting for the kiddos, fire dancer for everyone and of course amazing chili! With a $10 donation we give you a Tasting Card to sample all the competitor’s chili and vote for the People’s Choice Award.