Paul and Corie are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He’s a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer, and she’s a free spirit, always looking for the latest thrill. After their six-day honeymoon, they land in their too-expensive, leaky, dreary New York City apartment…until they get a surprise visit from Corie’s loopy mother for whom they play matchmaker with the nutty neighbor upstairs. As everything goes wrong, the young married couple learns what marriage is all about, including spontaneity…like running barefoot in the park! PG

2024 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. New This Year! Trout Fest's Toccoa River Tagged Trout-Fishing Derby! Fish the Toccoa River from March 26 to April 25 and win gear, guide trips, cash and more when you return a Trout Fest event tag from a trout stocked by TROUT FEST '24. 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.

The 27th Annual Blue Ridge Adventure Race Weekend will take place on May 4th, 2024Length: 12 Hours Are you ready to take on the ultimate challenge in the great outdoors? Then the Blue Ridge Adventure Race is for you! This thrilling event takes participants on a multi-discipline journey through the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia and is America's longest-running adventure race. Teams of two to four members, or solos, will navigate the rugged terrain using only a map and compass, trekking through mountains, biking through winding forest trails, and paddling through scenic rivers and lakes. Along the way, participants will face a series of mental and physical challenges designed to push them to their limits. The Blue Ridge Adventure Race is not for the faint of heart, but for those who are ready to embrace the thrill of adventure and the beauty of nature. You'll experience the rush of adrenaline as you push yourself to the limit, and the tranquility of the mountains as you paddle through pristine lakes and rivers. The race is open to participants of all skill levels, from seasoned adventure racers to first-time competitors. However, all participants should be prepared for a challenging and demanding event that will test their endurance, navigation skills, and teamwork. If you're ready to take on the ultimate outdoor adventure, then sign up for the Blue Ridge Adventure Race today. You'll create memories that will last a lifetime and experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains like never before. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and explore the great outdoors because this race sells out yearly.

Who's ready to race again?! It's time to pull your cars out and get them ready for our race on Saturday, May 4th at the Fannin County Middle School.Follow their Face Book page for more information and updates, as they come along. Fannin County Family Connections Presents: The Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby A little history: • The Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby (SBD) was created in 2018 and held its inaugural race in April 2019 • It was created to give our local community, especially our youth, an exciting activity that they can do as a family. • It teaches the next generation all the aspects of the "S.T.E.A.M." program, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. • Thus far, the SBD has given back over $14,000 to our Fannin County Schools while also paying out over $1,000 every year in prize money. • Last year we had 70 drivers and over 50 cars. It is open to anyone 7 and above, even adults. • Admission is always free to watch and affordable food, snacks, and beverages are available.

Nashville sensation MICHELLE MALONE has been called, "Equal parts badass guitar slinger and sweet songstress, with masterful lyrical introspection - sublime to raucous” by Guitar World. Nashville Rage said Michelle, “has the soul of a bluesman, the heart of a folk singer, and the guts of a rock and roll star wrapped up in one fiery bad ass.” Her musical roots run deep and wide like the mighty Mississippi, twisting and turning through rock, blues, and alt-country music territory.Over the course of Malone’s career, she has shared stages with artists from Gregg Allman to Indigo Girls, Sugarland's Kristian Bush to Brandi Carlisle, Mississippi All-Stars Luther Dickenson to ZZ Top. She has released more than a dozen records, and her powerful live show will take you on a journey from red dirt back roads to bright city lights, whether she's solo acoustic in a living room concert or a big arena backed by her band.

Nashville sensation MICHELLE MALONE has been called, "Equal parts badass guitar slinger and sweet songstress, with masterful lyrical introspection - sublime to raucous” by Guitar World. Nashville Rage said Michelle, “has the soul of a bluesman, the heart of a folk singer, and the guts of a rock and roll star wrapped up in one fiery bad ass.” Her musical roots run deep and wide like the mighty Mississippi, twisting and turning through rock, blues, and alt-country music territory.Over the course of Malone’s career, she has shared stages with artists from Gregg Allman to Indigo Girls, Sugarland's Kristian Bush to Brandi Carlisle, Mississippi All-Stars Luther Dickenson to ZZ Top. She has released more than a dozen records, and her powerful live show will take you on a journey from red dirt back roads to bright city lights, whether she's solo acoustic in a living room concert or a big arena backed by her band. Reserved tickets are $35

Downtown Blue RidgeGoody bags for car registrants and plaques for top winners. Concession and vendors.

After being convicted of a petty crime, a charming rebel named McMurphy contrives to serve his short sentence in a minimum security mental institution rather than in a prison. This, he soon learns, was a mistake. He immediately clashes with the authoritarian head nurse, a fierce taskmaster named Nurse Ratched. Despite her strict reign, McMurphy quickly takes over the patients, leading them out of introversion into revolt, swapping beds for baseball, pills for parties, and guards for girls. But McMurphy's brash insubordination has its consequences, leading to the unforgettable, electrifying ending.

Join us Memorial Day weekend for our 48th Annual Spring Arts in the Park fine arts and fine crafts festival held in the beautiful Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, Georgia.Shop from a variety of artworks from over 175 juried fine arts and fine crafts exhibitors, enjoy tasty food, and engage in multiple artist demos throughout the weekend festival. Pets are welcomed as long as they are leashed and well-behaved. Festival is held rain or shine. Weekend Admission: adults $5; children under 12 free.

A Beatles Tribute band - is a collective of successful Nashville musicians who work hard at creating a unique show that demonstrates what the Beatles might sound like if they were around today with current technology and modern rock energy. The band members have worked with a huge list of legends including Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton, Willie Nelson, Nickelback, Dolly Parton, Zac Brown, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and more! The band members have also worked with colleagues of the Beatles including the Beatles’ studio genius Geoff Emerick, Joey Molland from Badfinger, and Denny Laine and Steve Holley from Paul McCartney and Wings. Forever Abbey Road has toured all over the southeast, becoming a fan favorite wherever they go. Reserved tickets are $45.

Start your July 4th celebration with a scenic 5K run through beautiful historic downtown.We are so excited to be back with our 4th of July celebration run. Note this year's race will take place on Thursday, July 4th! DISCOUNT PRICING FOR CHILDREN UNDER 10. STROLLERS WELCOME AT THE BACK OF THE PACK. DOGS WELCOME AT THE BACK OF THE PACK AND NOT IN THE REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP LINE ON RACE DAY. WALKERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

This parade started in the 1950's and it is a time for all of Blue Ridge to come together and celebrate the 4th of July as well as the way Blue Ridge, Georgia used to be.Bring your antique vehicles, dress in period attire OR not, it is up to you.

Begins at dusk.Places for viewing: Morganton Point Recreation Area From a boat in Lake Blue Ridge near the Lake Blue Ridge Dam The Lake Blue Ridge Marina Lake Blue Ridge Dam, as well as adjacent areas by the "tower in the lake"

Join the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway as they celebrate the birth of our great nation on Saturday, July 5th for their Firecracker Special Train!The train will depart Blue Ridge at 7:00 pm to enjoy the great Copper Basin Fireworks display just after dark and return to Blue Ridge by 11:00 pm. Bring your lawn chair and sit outside the train to view the fireworks! Activities in downtown McCaysville/Copperhill when you arrive. There are many vendors for food and things to do for the kids until the fireworks start.

TRIBUTE – A CELEBRATION OF THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND is a powerful eight-piece group that faithfully recreates the music of one of the finest bands of all time. Since its founding in 2013, Atlanta-based TRIBUTE has earned a reputation as the source for the authentic Allman Brothers sound. Rigged with vintage equipment, they interpret the Allman catalog in such a way that these songs written in the ‘60s and ‘70s come alive again – specifically that that unique period in American rock when psychedelia ebbed and The Allman Brothers informed us what jazz, rock, country and blues could sound like. Reserved tickets are $50.