YHC Piano Ensemble Concert
Glenn-McGinnis Hall 69 West Main StUnder the direction of Instructor of Music, Cynthia DeFoor, the YHC Piano Ensemble will perform a concert of piano duos, duets, and trios.
Under the direction of Instructor of Music, Cynthia DeFoor, the YHC Piano Ensemble will perform a concert of piano duos, duets, and trios.
THE SECRET GARDEN: THE MUSICALApril 2-6, 9-13, 2025 The Secret Garden, a delightful musical, revolves around Mary Lennox, a young girl who, after losing her parents, is sent from India to live with her reclusive uncle in England. When Mary discovers a hidden door in the estate’s mysterious gardens, she embarks on a journey of healing and transformation. With the help of her cousin Colin and a boy named Dickon, Mary uncovers the magic and beauty that lies within the neglected garden
The 11th annual Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival will showcase the art of storytelling with an emphasis on traditional and contemporary Appalachian stories. The GMSF offers storytelling and musical performances, children's events, and workshops so that community members, visitors from afar, and students of all ages can not only learn about the tradition and history of our region through storytelling but also have the opportunity to become part of its preservation. We're thrilled to be at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge (3499 US-76, Young Harris, GA 30582), a lovely lakeside venue with plentiful parking and a terrific view of the surrounding area. You're in for a treat! If you can't attend the festival in person but don't want to miss the fun, you can sign up for an "online viewing" ticket and join us virtually. Selected sessions will be live streamed during the festival, and you will be able to watch recordings of the storytelling sessions and workshops for up to 30 days after the event. Our featured tellers for the 2025 festival are: Ray Christian Bil Lepp Mo Reynolds Paul Strickland Dovie Thomason The schedule, workshop descriptions, a venue map, a guide for teachers, and more will be posted on our website as the festival draws near: https://www.gamountainstoryfest.org/ Tickets General admission is $20 per day or $35 for two days. Students and their teachers, individuals with disabilities, and low-income individuals can attend for FREE. We also offer discounts for senior citizens, military personnel, and others. See https://2025GMSF.eventbrite.com to reserve tickets. Lodging Looking for a great deal on lodging? Stay where the festival is being held! Our venue for this year's festival, The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge, is offering deeply discounted rooms to festival attendees. Call 706-896-2262, ext. #1, and ask for the GMSF2025 rate to reserve your room. Rooms are filling fast, and the discounted block will close 2/4/25, so reserve your room early! Further information For more information on our organization and this year's festival, visit our website: www.gamountainstoryfest.org. You can also email us at info@gamountainstoryfest.org.
Join us at Rabun Arena on 100 E Boggs Mountain Rd in Tiger, GA for an exhilarating display of horsemanship at the Southeast Mounted Drill Team event! Watch as skilled riders and their majestic horses perform intricate drills and choreographed routines that will leave you in awe. Whether you're a horse enthusiast or just looking for a unique and entertaining experience, this event is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
High Stakes Roping
DJ LORY KARAOKE
This recital is free and open to the public.
Join us for an indoor Spring Plant Sale Vendor & Artist Market featuring 30+ vendors at Fannin County High School Agricultural Facility! (rescheduled from November 2024). Shop rare and tropical plants alongside local made products and vendors. Propagation Diaries vendor markets feature product based local small business selling products anywhere from rare tropical plants, traditional houseplants, pottery, art, houseplant accessories, jewelry and more! If you are interested in participating as a vendor please message the organizer, Propagation Diaries for more info (Please only apply if you have a physical product to bring, no advertising booths needed)
Live @ Marina Station$50 cover includes TopGolf discounts, apps, and a champagne toast at midnight.
Let the “Good Times Roll” with this tribute to the pop-rock music of The Cars. Playing instant classics like “Let’s Go,” “Just What I Needed,” and “My Best Friend’s Girl,” this five-piece band recreates the sound, look and vibe that made the Cars world-famous.
A wide variety of sing-a-long classic rock, pop, & country favorites.
3rd Annual Corp. Gazaway Memorial Golf TournamentApril 8, 2025 10:00 a.m. See flyer for details. Proceeds will be used by the Fannin Sheriff's F.O.P. Lodge #111 in operations and support of children of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives.
THE SECRET GARDEN: THE MUSICALApril 2-6, 9-13, 2025 The Secret Garden, a delightful musical, revolves around Mary Lennox, a young girl who, after losing her parents, is sent from India to live with her reclusive uncle in England. When Mary discovers a hidden door in the estate’s mysterious gardens, she embarks on a journey of healing and transformation. With the help of her cousin Colin and a boy named Dickon, Mary uncovers the magic and beauty that lies within the neglected garden
The fireworks begin as the exacting principal of a Bronx Catholic school—feared by students and colleagues alike—suspects improper relations between a charismatic priest and a student. She’s forced to wrestle with what’s fact, what’s fiction, and just how far she’ll go to expose what she sees as the truth. It keeps the audience guessing and second-guessing through the play’s famous final line. Winner Tony Award for “Best Play” and Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. Plan to pay with cash as the gift shop is closed at this time. $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
Ace Suggs
Spend a day in the most beautiful part of North Georgia - Hiawassee and the stunning Hamilton Gardens. This magical botanical garden is filled with native wildflowers like trilliums, shooting stars, and trout lilies, and more than 1,500 rhododendrons and native azaleas making it the largest collection in the Southeast!During peak bloom time we will be celebrating our beautiful native flowers with a Rhododendron Festival. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, a plant sale, daily seminars and more! Admission: $6 donation requested to tour the gardens.
The Great Big Rabun County Yard Sale & Market is an exciting new event coming to the community in April of 2025. As a result of the OTM MarketPlace events, we are taking it one step further.About: Yard Sale & Market will combine the amazing creative talents of area artisans, crafts people and small businesses that you have become accustomed to, however we are throwing in a twist!We are adding a Yard Sale element to the event! Now we aren't talking about Aunt Bessie's basement yard sale (although Aunt Bessie is welcome) but we are talking collections, estate treasures, items that some may consider junk, while others would consider them quality finds.The Yard Sale will be filled with an array of unique items that you never knew you needed, but once you see them, you won't be able to imagine not having them in your life!Antiques, collectibles, new items, old items, used, beat up or in pristine condition, the Great Big Rabun County Yard Sale & Market will have something for every member of the family!Everyone is welcome, we will have something for every member of the family with great shopping, awesome food and fun for all!
We are reviving a decade-old onstage tradition of yarn-spinning, tall tale-telling and big fibs-stretching. From the liar’s bench at the hardware store to a possum drop new year inauguration, sink your teeth into some home-cooked humor. Add local music for an evening of fun! Bid on a handmade pie for the chance to take home a sweet treat and support The Peacock's work.
True Grit
Acapalooza
One man's trash is another man's treasure. Come shop for treasures at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Free entry to shoppers!
Meet at the Helicopter Pad with you furry four legged friends. let the doggy's search for eggs with dog treats in side of them. Dog will need to be on a leash at all times.
The Old Clarkesville Market Spring Market is April 19, 2025 from 9-4 at the Habersham Fairgrounds pavilion. This year we will have a visit from the Easter Bunny!!! Dress the kids up and come and get your FREE picture made with the Easter Bunny while he is in town. Need a unique gift for Easter come shop & support our local vendors. Kick off your spring at the Old Clarkesville Market! VENDORS WANTED go to our website for applications at: www.oldclarkesvillemarketcraftshows.com
Downtown Blairsville is the place to be Saturday April 19th from 10am- 5pm! Join us for our Fifth Annual Spring Downtown Market and experience our friendly, small town atmosphere!Bring the family and join us for over 4O vendors, featuring locally crafted jewelry, home decor, clothing, foods, art, woodworking and vintage goods! The kids will enjoy our petting zoo, face painting, live pottery demonstration and other activities. Grab a bite to eat from our food trucks and then settle down at the picnic tables or on the "grass" and enjoy some live music! Don't forget the the first Cruise in on the Square Car Show starts at 3 and there is no charge to enjoy the show! Admission is FREE so invite your family and friends and please share the event! Click on the "going" button to receive updates as we post more details. We are grateful to be partnering with Blairsville DDA again this year to make this day fun for the entire family!
During the months of April 19, plan to cruise downtown Blairsville on the third Saturday of the month. Cruise-Ins are also held on the first Saturday from 3-7 pm at the Union County Farmers Market. Hosted by the Blairsville Cruisers Car Club, these events are fun for all!
The Blairsville Cruisers has two events each month April through October. The 1st Saturday each month the Cruise-in to the Union County Farmer’s Market from 3-6 p.m. and the 3rd Saturday each month Cruise-in on the historic Blairsville Square from 3-6 p.m
Dustin Martin
Gnarly Fingers is a four piece band that specializes in three and four part harmony. They have been entertaining audiences in north Georgia and western North Carolina for nineteen years. They cover The Band, The Eagles, Tom Waits, Butch Hancock, Guy Clark, The Steeldrivers, John Prine, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band… in addition to their original music and they’re known for their mix of “eclectic acoustic” music from some of the greatest songwriters. Hailing from Hayesville, NC and Hiawassee, GA, the band was formed around the original three vocalists, Pat List, Keith Layton and Tom Edwards. List provides the rhythm guitar and harmonica while Layton “smokes” on lead guitar. Edwards is now the band’s mandolin and banjo player. In addition to the original three, Brian Kruger adds his voice to the harmonies while playing bass, keyboard and slide guitar. Formed in 2005, Gnarly Fingers has continued to evolve musically while staying true to their goal of performing “great songs from great songwriters”. For the past ten years, they have been regulars at all the local festivals and are frequently found entertaining at both the Hayesville and Hiawassee squares. Gnarly Fingers is known wherever they play as a “fun” band. There is always good energy around their shows and ‘spontaneous dancing’ frequently occurs where they play. Their trademark is ending all their shows with “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”.
YHC Concert Band
YHC Jazz Band Concert
The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. The narrator, El Gallo, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo's words that, "without a hurt, the heart is hollow." Rated PG-13
Memory Lane Classic Car ShowFriday & Saturday, April 26th & 27th 8am-4pm Spectator admission is $10/per person. Children 12 & under are free! The festivities begin with a Memory Lane Kick-off Party on Thursday, April 25th! Calling all car enthusiasts! Join us for a Classic Car Show on Friday, April 26th – Saturday, April 27th
Welcome to the North Georgia Shootout RC Race, taking place at the Rabun Arena in Tiger, GA! Join us at 100 E Boggs Mountain Rd for an adrenaline-pumping event filled with high-octane RC racing action. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner in the world of RC racing, this event promises excitement for all enthusiasts. Don't miss this opportunity to witness thrilling races and impressive skills on the track.
DJ LORY KARAOKE
Multi-PLATINUM hitmaker Justin Moore has built a loyal following over the past decade with his traditional country sound and captivating live shows. His deeply personal latest single “This Is My Dirt” just earned him his 13th No. 1, and it follows the RIAA PLATINUM-certified “You, Me, and Whiskey,” a smoldering duet with Priscilla Block. Over his 10+ year career, Moore's No. 1 hits have included “Point at You,” “Lettin' The Night Roll” “If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away,” “Small Town USA” and “Till My Last Day,” as well as PLATINUM-certified albums and singles. The Valory Music Co. recording artist has earned multiple ACM, ACA, CMT, People's Choice, and ACC Awards nominations, as well as an ACM Award win. In addition to multiple festivals, headline shows and select direct-support dates, Moore has also been busy hosting his Justin Moore Podcast sponsored by Bobcat with tour manager JR, interviewing guests such as Oscar award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey; Country stars Tracy Lawrence, Jon Pardi, Brantley Gilbert; wrestling champion Diamond Dallas Page and ESPN's Marty Smith. He also recently took on a new role as co-host on 103.7 The Buzz's morning drive-time sports talk show, “Morning Mayhem,” where he spends his weekday mornings dishing out his never-ending sports knowledge on-air.
Run for the Rhodos is a unique, blossoming event presented by Hamilton Gardens of the entertainment rich Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds nestled in exceptionally scenic Hiawassee, Georgia. This runner/walker friendly 5K experience offers racers a woodland trail course that immerses you in our ravishing Rhododendron Garden while in its full bloom splendor! The proceeds from your participation in our 2025 Rhodo Fest garden run will support Hamilton Garden's on-going mission to FUEL NATURE! All participants registered before April 17, 2025, will receive a Rhodo race tee shirt as well as finisher's greenery to plant!
2025 Annual Blue Ridge Trout AND Outdoor Adventures Festival in the downtown Blue Ridge City Park. Pt on by the Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited Chapter. Cast - Paddle - Hike - Climb - Ride - Axe Throwing - Outdoor Art- Live Music - Craft Beer and Food and much more. This is not just a fishing event, learn about kayaking, hiking, mountain biking and more. Many local outfitters will be onsite to help you. Local outfitters and guides help you learn why trout fishing - especially fly-fishing - is a growing sport among men and women in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Georgia...where, when and how to catch rainbow, brown and brook trout inn the Trout Capital of Georgia. Trout Fest Program Tents present expanded programs including mountain biking and kayaking. Professional fishing guides and outfitters share their fishing programs that tell our visitors what they need to know for a successful day of trout fishing in the Trout Capital of Georgia. Trout Fest Activity Zone, opens up outdoor fun for our visitors with fish-bike-kayak demos and programs, a climbing wall, a trout-fishing pond, long-saw crosscutting, axe throwing, gem mining and more! Browse, admire and shop a large selection of fine outdoor art produced by local and traveling artists who feature the resources of the Appalachian Mountains in both their materials and their visions. Trout Fest Food Court features new and returning food vendors, and our Beer/Wine Garden will include local craft beer from Grumpy Old Men Brewing a local favorite as well as hard cider from Mercier Orchards. Browse, admire and shop a large selection of great outdoor gear, clothing, footwear, fishing tackle, fl rods/reels, personal/property services, and fine outdoor art produced by local and traveling artists who feature the resources of the Appalachian Mountains in both their materials and their visions. Be sure to be there from 3 pm to 6 pm for live music from the Blue Ridge Trout Fest Sound Stage. Check out blueridgetroutfest.com for more details.
A one-man band from Blairsville, GA who enjoys Country/Rock/Southern Rock.
Join us for a 5K series like NO OTHER, one that crosses two state lines! The Riverwalk Run Series hosts seasonal cross-state 5Ks three times a year.Our course takes runners through the charming downtowns of McCaysville, Georgia, and its sister city, Copperhill, Tennessee – two cities united by a state line at the heart of historic Copper Basin. Covering 3.1 miles, participants will not only cross from Georgia into Tennessee and back into Georgia, but they will also run through our iconic steel bridge with one amazing story!
A wide variety of sing-a-long classic rock, pop, & country favorites.
YHC Jazz Band Concert
Senior Showcase
Pickin' in Horseshoe Bend Park every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk, May - Sept. Live music jams & pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at the Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville.Free Admission. Park is wheelchair accessible. Come out, bring the whole family to enjoy the experience. Picnic tables are available, nice grassy lawn but you are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair. Weather Permitting
Get ready for a weekend of automotive excitement at the North Georgia Hot Rod Reunion and GM Truck Invasion, happening on May 2nd and 3rd at Meeks Park! This event will showcase an incredible array of classic hot rods and GM trucks, bringing together car enthusiasts and families for a celebration of automotive culture. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply looking for a fun day out, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the thrill of classic cars and the camaraderie of the car community. Vehicle Registration: Prior to April 1 = $30 | After April 1 = $40. Vendor Registration (All Outside Spaces): Vendor = 10' front by 20' deep = $50 each. **The Vendor set-up day is on Wednesday, April 30th from 8AM to 6PM. **Make all checks payable to Rodney Buckner. Spectators $10 per day - 12 and under are free. https://surfboardpromotion.com/
The Musical Theatre Review is an annual Theatre Young Harris' Second Season tradition. This performance is the culmination of the Performance for Musical Theatre class. Tickets are by donation at the door. Donations to this event support student travel.
Plein air artists from all over the southeast will be competing for $2,000 + in awards. The public is invited to come and watch the artists as they paint in beautiful Hamilton Gardens, views of Lake Chatuge, or any thing that might strike a creative chord. Saturday afternoon, judging will take place with the awarding of prizes, then the Artists' Gallery will be open for viewing. Paintings will be for sale. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to watch these talented artists! Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:30am - 8pm Friday, May 9, 2025 6:30am - 8pm Saturday, May 10, 2025 6:30am - 5pm
A sunny room on an upper floor is prime real estate in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, so when the cantankerous Abby is forced to share her quarters with new-arrival Marilyn, she has no choice but to get rid of the infuriatingly chipper woman by any means necessary. A seemingly harmless bet between the old women quickly escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship that reveals not just the tenacity of these worthy opponents, but also deeper truths that each would rather remain hidden. “A show to treasure…a deeply satisfying and vastly entertaining story of two elderly women thrown together by a comic cosmic force possessed of a wicked sense of humor. There are deeper issues lurking below the comedic surface…that gradually build from belly laughs to something more emotionally nutritious.” -Deadline
Pickin' in Horseshoe Bend Park every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk, May - Sept. Live music jams & pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at the Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville.Free Admission. Park is wheelchair accessible. Come out, bring the whole family to enjoy the experience. Picnic tables are available, nice grassy lawn but you are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair. Weather Permitting
Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - A Thursday Night Concert SeriesAcoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens - A Thursday Night Concert Series Thursday evenings from May 8 - May 29 May 8th | May 15th | May 22nd | May 29th Food Court & Wine Bar open at 5pm Live Music Starts at 6:00pm Admission: FREE! Donations appreciated!
Join Us for a Murder Mystery Weekend on Lake Chatuge!May 9-11, 2025 From $492 per person The Murder Mystery Weekend ™ Includes: • Accommodations for two nights • Friday welcome reception and hors d’oeuvres • Saturday breakfast, lunch, cocktail reception (cash bar) and dinner • Sunday breakfast and final solution with the awarding of prizes • All taxes and gratuities • Plus a unique and entertaining three day/two night Murder Mystery Weekend™ Adventure Click the link to learn more about what to expect during your Murder Mystery Weekend at The Ridges: https://www.murdermystery.com/weekend-itinerary
Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival Saturday, May 10th, 2025 11am-5pm Tickets: Advance Tickets: $40.00 At the Gate: $45.00 Age 16-20 $25.00 Age 15 and under free Wine by the bottle will be available to purchase. While there is an ATM on site, we do encourage you to bring cash to purchase wine by the bottle to take home with you. The Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival will be on Saturday, May 10th. Enjoy music by Wyatt Espalin & friends on two stages, arts and crafts, food trucks, and tours of the blooming Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens. Enjoy: 20 acres of a beautiful Rhododendron gardens 30+ Wineries offering Tastings Live Music all Day Photo Ops Mountain Views Lake Views Food Vendors Arts & Craft vendors Free Parking
Hike to the suspension bridge and watch the moon rise above the gorge. Meet at the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center. Please call and sign up in advance space is limited. Plan to pay with cash as the gift shop is closed at this time. $10 per a person $5 parking. 706-754-7981.
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival!Come and experience this culinary feast featuring over 120 cooks/chefs preparing their specialty items and giving generous samples of their preparations to all paid attendees. They will be cooking on 100 top-of-the-line Primo Ceramic Grills and Big Green Eggs. This festival took the place of the GA Mountain Big Green Eggfest which was the largest satellite Eggfest in the country for 10 amazing years. This festival is bigger and better with the addition of the Primo Ceramic Grills, which are the Cadillac of ceramic grills, cooking alongside our Big Green Eggs. From savory barbecues to delectable desserts, our festival will offer a diverse selection of culinary creations. Feel free to ask questions and interact with the cooks/chefs and learn new recipes, discover innovative cooking methods, and get inspired by the creativity of our talented cooks/chefs. If all this wasn't enough, be sure to attend our Meet & Greet celebration Friday evening (05/16) at 5:00 PM being held in the antique farm museum at Georgia Mountain Fair's Main Exhibit Hall. Just bring a dish to share, or cook on one of our Primo Ceramic Grills and listen to our live bluegrass band! Beer and wine will be available for purchase or you may bring your own beverage of choice. There is very limited parking at the Exhibit Hall so please use our shuttle which will be running continuously from the main parking areas to the Exhibit Hall. This is an innovative and one-of-a-kind event that you don't want to miss. So mark your calendars and join us for a day filled with amazing gastronomic adventures and unforgettable memories.
Join us on May 18th for the 62nd annual Mountain Laurel Festival and Parade. The longest running festival in the area presents an exceptionally wide selection of arts and crafts including ceramics, jams and jellies, jewelry, leather, paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography. The festival also features a parade, live music and dance troops, food trucks, sweets and treats, and more.The parade begins at 10am followed by a full day of shopping, music, food, and family fun on the square. The food court will be located on Jefferson Street near The Historic Mauldin House and Gardens. The Mauldin House will be open for tours of the 1880s farm house, the century old hat makers shop, and the pioneer Appalachian cabin. Pioneer skills demonstrations and craft workshops will be held throughout the day. The Old Clarkesville Cemetery will have free tours from 11am-5pm. The festival is rain or shine!