Ferguson Family: Clay and Kin Exhibit The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia presents Ferguson Family: Clay and Kin, an exploration of one of the Northeast Georgia's most storied pottery families. This featured exhibit runs September 17, 2025, showcasing the artistry and heritage of the Ferguson family, whose roots trace back to Edgefield District, South Carolina, before flourishing in Northeast Georgia in Barrow County and Gillsville. As many as 60 potters are linked through marriages and births back to Charles H. Ferguson. Visitors to the museum will have the rare opportunity to view an extraordinary collection of pottery spanning multiple generations of Ferguson artisans. Each piece reflects the skill, creativity, and cultural influences that have defined this family’s legacy in folk pottery. For more information, please contact the Folk Pottery Museum at 706-878-3300 or visit www.FolkPotteryMuseum.com. The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia is open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. It is located at 283 Highway 255 North, ¼ mile north of the intersection with Georgia Highway 17, and four miles southeast of Alpine Helen. The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia is a property of the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Events at the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia are supported, in part, by the Swanson Family Foundation. To learn more, visit www.SauteeNacoocheeCenter.org.

Hwy 255 Blues Club presents Crossfire! We trade the Historic Gym for the Outdoor Lawn. Bring a lawn chair, grab a beverage from the concessions stand, food from the food truck and spend the evening relaxing! The Third Place Winners of the 2024 Atlanta Blues Challenge bring over 15 years of high-energy, road-tested blues to stages across the U.S. and Canada. This powerhouse trio blends traditional, modern, and contemporary blues into a dynamic live show that’s opened for legends and shared the stage with blues greats.

Wednesday and Thursday, September 10 and 11, 2025, rain or shine! Local and regional artists will arrive to paint scenes of our beautiful Sautee Nacoochee Valley in a two day outdoor painting event. They will be vying for awards and prizes. Open to all artists with registration and entry fee of $50 for current members of SNC and $60 for non-members.

Local produce from vendors that care about the health of the land and you! Our market is dedicated to providing you with the freshest, chemical-free, and non-GMO produce straight from our local farms. Nestled in the scenic Appalachian foothills, our market offers a warm, community-focused atmosphere where you can find an array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and other natural products. Every Sunday, from 10 AM to 1 PM, April 27 – October 26, join us to support local farmers and enjoy a unique shopping experience. Along with fresh produce, you’ll discover handmade soaps and other natural products made with love. Our vendors are passionate about sustainable and eco-friendly practices, and they are always happy to share their stories and farming methods with you.

Cannon Classical presents Hiroya Tsukamoto: "A Journey Through Strings and Stories" on the outdoor stage. Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born, award-winning fingerstyle guitarist and composer known for blending intricate guitar work with rich storytelling. A Berklee College of Music alum, he has performed on renowned stages worldwide, captivating audiences with his soulful, genre-crossing sound. Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations, and lauded for its “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine. Tsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played.

Local produce from vendors that care about the health of the land and you! Our market is dedicated to providing you with the freshest, chemical-free, and non-GMO produce straight from our local farms. Nestled in the scenic Appalachian foothills, our market offers a warm, community-focused atmosphere where you can find an array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and other natural products. Every Sunday, from 10 AM to 1 PM, April 27 – October 26, join us to support local farmers and enjoy a unique shopping experience. Along with fresh produce, you’ll discover handmade soaps and other natural products made with love. Our vendors are passionate about sustainable and eco-friendly practices, and they are always happy to share their stories and farming methods with you.

Join hands this September as Coral Riff brings the tunes and Warren Doyle calls the moves. No partner or experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun. Beginner lesson starts at 7:30 PM and the dance is held 8 – 10:30 PM.

Local produce from vendors that care about the health of the land and you! Our market is dedicated to providing you with the freshest, chemical-free, and non-GMO produce straight from our local farms. Nestled in the scenic Appalachian foothills, our market offers a warm, community-focused atmosphere where you can find an array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and other natural products. Every Sunday, from 10 AM to 1 PM, April 27 – October 26, join us to support local farmers and enjoy a unique shopping experience. Along with fresh produce, you’ll discover handmade soaps and other natural products made with love. Our vendors are passionate about sustainable and eco-friendly practices, and they are always happy to share their stories and farming methods with you.

Local produce from vendors that care about the health of the land and you! Our market is dedicated to providing you with the freshest, chemical-free, and non-GMO produce straight from our local farms. Nestled in the scenic Appalachian foothills, our market offers a warm, community-focused atmosphere where you can find an array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and other natural products. Every Sunday, from 10 AM to 1 PM, April 27 – October 26, join us to support local farmers and enjoy a unique shopping experience. Along with fresh produce, you’ll discover handmade soaps and other natural products made with love. Our vendors are passionate about sustainable and eco-friendly practices, and they are always happy to share their stories and farming methods with you.

Michael Daves and Jacob Jolliff are two of America’s premier bluegrass talents. After years of collaborating in various bands and informal settings they have teamed up as a formidable duo featuring high lonesome vocal harmony and fiery flatpicking. Their sound is an homage to the classic guitar-mandolin “brother duets” while leaving plenty of room for improvisation and inspired left turns. They effortlessly straddle the line between hard-core traditional bluegrass and experimental forms.

Local produce from vendors that care about the health of the land and you! Our market is dedicated to providing you with the freshest, chemical-free, and non-GMO produce straight from our local farms. Nestled in the scenic Appalachian foothills, our market offers a warm, community-focused atmosphere where you can find an array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and other natural products. Every Sunday, from 10 AM to 1 PM, April 27 – October 26, join us to support local farmers and enjoy a unique shopping experience. Along with fresh produce, you’ll discover handmade soaps and other natural products made with love. Our vendors are passionate about sustainable and eco-friendly practices, and they are always happy to share their stories and farming methods with you.

Local produce from vendors that care about the health of the land and you! Our market is dedicated to providing you with the freshest, chemical-free, and non-GMO produce straight from our local farms. Nestled in the scenic Appalachian foothills, our market offers a warm, community-focused atmosphere where you can find an array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and other natural products. Every Sunday, from 10 AM to 1 PM, April 27 – October 26, join us to support local farmers and enjoy a unique shopping experience. Along with fresh produce, you’ll discover handmade soaps and other natural products made with love. Our vendors are passionate about sustainable and eco-friendly practices, and they are always happy to share their stories and farming methods with you.

Hardman Farm comes to life with hands-on pioneer skills exhibits, traditional craft vendors, local authors and historians, apple cider from a hand-cranked press, biscuits cooked on our wood-fired antique stove and much more. Enjoy the feel of an old-fashioned country fair set in the beautiful Nacoochee Valley, surrounded by the colors of the season. Learn to make butter, mill sorghum and see black powder demonstrations. Try your luck in the potato sack race or at old fashioned games. Enjoy lunch and treats as you listen to mountain music with your neighbors. The Nichols-Hunnicutt-Hardman Mansion will be open for self-guided tours of the first floor. Children 5 and under are free.

Join hands for a Halloween Dance as Contraforce brings the tunes and Rob and Amanda Setelli call the moves. No partner or experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun. Beginner lesson starts at 7:30 PM and the dance is held 8 – 10:30 PM.

Local produce from vendors that care about the health of the land and you! Our market is dedicated to providing you with the freshest, chemical-free, and non-GMO produce straight from our local farms. Nestled in the scenic Appalachian foothills, our market offers a warm, community-focused atmosphere where you can find an array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and other natural products. Every Sunday, from 10 AM to 1 PM, April 27 – October 26, join us to support local farmers and enjoy a unique shopping experience. Along with fresh produce, you’ll discover handmade soaps and other natural products made with love. Our vendors are passionate about sustainable and eco-friendly practices, and they are always happy to share their stories and farming methods with you.