#792 - New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball

#792 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge, Ga 

 New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball

 

The Blue Ridge Lodge

83 Blue Ridge Overlook

Ring in the coming year with happiness this year. Party guests will enjoy a variety of Hors d'oeuvres, Chocolate fountain sweet treats, live music performed by "Breaking Poing," party hats, horns & decor, a balloon drop with confetti and champagne toast at midnight, dance floor and more.... Vote for Masquerade King & Queen 2011. Cocktail dress attire required. Beer & Wine Cash Bar. Tickets: $75.00 per person / $125. per couple. Only adults 21 years or older permitted. Advanced ticket sales only-Limited number of tickets.
The Blue Ridge Lodge
706-946-3333

#982 - New Year's Eve Celebration at Harvest On Main!!

#982 of 1000 Things To Do Around Blue Ridge, GA

New Year's Eve Celebration at Harvest On Main!!

Time  Friday, December 31 · 5:30pm - 8:30pm

New Year's Eve they have 3 seatings -

5:30 p.m. is a 3-course celebration (plus some extras) for $35 per person, plus cash bar, tax & tip.

7:30 p.m. is a 5-course celebration champagne welcome, party favors and more...for $75 per person, plus cash bar, tax & tip.

9:30 p.m. is a 5-course celebration, champagne welcome, party favors and NYE countdown...for $75 per person, plus cash bar, tax & tip.

New Year's Day
Start the New Year with a special meal!
1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Harvest On Main

 

#12 Soup Kitchen Saturdays at Crane Creek Vineyards

#12 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Soup Kitchen Saturdays at Crane Creek Vineyards
Every Saturday
11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Crane Creek Vineyards

916 Crane Creek Road

#227 - Childrens Bakery Classes at Mercier Orchards

#227 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge, GA

Childrens Bakery Classes at Mercier Orchards

Children's Bakery Class:

December 4th, 11th, and 18th

From 9am-11am

The children will be making Gingerbread Houses!

The cost is $30.00 per child.

Pre-pay a must to reserve a spot.

Class sizes are limited. Call today to reserve your spot!

800.361.7731

#13 - Abreu Fine Art Gallery

#13 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Abreu Fine Art Gallery

706-946-3278

His work touches things inside that make you smile

Don't miss stopping by this gallery!

#69 - Bird Walk In December

#69 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

 Bird Walk In December

Make your plans to attend on December 11, 2010

Meet at Blue Ridge Bird Seed Company  

in downtown Blue Ridge

Details 

 

#584 - Wine Tasting at Buck's of Blue Ridge Nov 26 and 27

#584 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Wine Tasting at Buck's of Blue Ridge

Nov 26 and 27 

Here's a couple of reviews

Review by Anh P Austin, TX source Yelp

I wanted some cheese and summer sausage to take home. I went in here to try their selection out.
This place has a very nice selection of samples for you to try. DELICIOUS. Unfortunately I didn't buy any b/c what I wanted needed to be refrigerated and TSA wouldn't allow me to carry ice onto the plane. Oh well.
If I were in GA, I would buy a lot of things from here. Mmmmmmmm. BTW, the buffalo and venison sausage is delicious. So is the trout dip. Mmmmmmmm.

Review by Joy B, Pelham, AL source Yelp

Smoked trout dip was excellent!  Friendly staff and great selection of food and wine.

#969 - Light Up Blue Ridge - Nov 27, 2010

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Light up Blue Ridge

Nov 27 2010

Don't miss out!

Visit with Santa and have photos taken in the gazebo in downtown Blue Ridge City Park free of charge. 

Live reindeer, childrens trackless train rides and much more. The lighting of the "Great Tree" takes place at dusk. Downtown shops will be open late so bring the whole family for a holiday of fun, perfect to start the season off right.

Light Up Blue Ridge!

#734 - Annual Christmas Luncheon - Tri-State Model Railroaders

#734 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Annual Christmas Luncheon

Tri-State Model Railroaders

scheduled for Dec 4 2010

for more info

706-455-8903

#837 - NIGHT EXCURSIONS TO SANTA’S VILLAGE

 #837 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

NIGHT EXCURSIONS TO SANTA’S VILLAGE 

Nov. 24th thru Dec. 18th
Click here to place an order online
Late afternoon departure (4:30pm) on various dates from Blue Ridge for the 1 hour trip to McCaysville/Copperhill for a visit to Santa’s Village located on the deck overlooking the Toccoa/Ocoee River. See Christmas Trees all decorated for the holiday season, children can explore the inside of the village mini-buildings, listen to carolers on selected dates, and then cross over the river on the Old Iron Bridge all decorated with Christmas lights to reach Santa’s workshop where he will wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! There will be time for food at local restaurants and shopping at local antique and gift shops before departing for Blue Ridge arriving at 8:30pm.

# 406 - Georgia Winter Wine Highway Weekend

#406 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Georgia Winter Wine Highway Weekend
Friday & Saturday, Dec 3rd and 4th, 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec 5th, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Crane Creek Vineyards

916 Crane Creek Road

# 936 - Tasting Room at Crane Creek Vineyards

# 936 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Tasting Room at Crane Creek Vineyards
Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Crane Creek Vineyards

916 Crane Creek Road

# 629 - Annual Winter Solstice Celebration

Annual Winter Solstice Celebration
Tuesday, December 21st
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Crane Creek Vineyards

916 Crane Creek Road

#198 - Nightmare on Main Street

#198 of 1000 Thins To Do In Blue Ridge

Halloween Safe Zone / Nightmare on Main Street

Blue Ridge

Downtown
Hundreds of costumed kids and grown-up kids plus your pets are welcome gather in downtown Blue Ridge to celebrate. Businesses stay open late to pass out candy and treats. Costume contest. Fun begins at 4:30 and runs until 8:30. Costume contest begins at 5:00, with a pet contest at 7:30. Halloween Movies in the park beginning at dusk.
Blue Ridge Business Association 1-786-247-1122 (Long delay before it rings)

Dates for this event
October 30, 2010

#387 - Halloween S.P.O.O.F (spooky pumpkin old orchard fest)

#387 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

 

Halloween S.P.O.O.F (spooky pumpkin old orchard fest)

October 22nd 4pm-8pm
 October 23rd 4pm-8pm
 October 29th 4pm-8pm
 October 30th 4pm-8pm

Events will include: Kids Spooky House, bounce house, fishing for candy, fishing for apples, duck pond, bon fire,  smores, and more! We will also be having a cake walk to benefit Fannin County Empty Stocking!

$6 will get you a tractor ride to the old apple house and a U-Select pumpkin! Once there, you can purchase tickets to participate in other activities and enjoy some hot apple cider or some yummy treats!

Call ahead for more information (800) 361-7731

#802 - Harvest Festival at Crane Creek Vineyards - October 23

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 October 23

Harvest Festival at Crane Creek Vineyards

Young Harris

About 25 minutes east of Blue Ridge
Celebrating the completion of the year's harvest. There will be hayrides, grape stomping, tours of the winery, a kiddie tent and fun for the whole family. Adults $20. ages 13-20 $10. children under 12 free. Ticket price includes wine tasting, souvenir wine glass, lunch and admission to all of the activities.
Crane Creek Vinyards
706) 379-1236

Dates for this event
October 23, 2010

#165 - stop by the Welcome Center

#165 in our 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge


Stop by the

Welcome Center

photo from Blue Ridge, Georgia's Photos - Wall Photos

 visit our beautiful Welcome Center, 

152 Orvin Lance Drive, 

open Saturday 9 to 5, 

Sunday 1 to 5 and Monday 8:30 to 5. 

Some of the nicest and most helpful people I have ever met!!

#760 - Fall Hoedown

#760 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Vogel State Park

Fall Hoedown Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 2 PM to 9 PM Celebrate autumn’s arrival with a 2 p.m. cakewalk, 4:30 p.m. hayrides, 5 p.m. chili and drinks for sale, 6:30 p.m. campfire and dancing, and finally at 8 p.m. a professional storyteller around a bonfire. $5 parking. 706-745-2628. Vogel State Park 405 Vogel State Park Road Blairsville, GA United States 30512 Directions: Located 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129.

#304 - HALLOWEEN HORROR PUTT

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HALLOWEEN HORROR PUTT 

Month of October, 2010

at The Lilly Pad Village

#81 - Paws In The Park Downtown Blue Ridge City Park

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Paws In The Park

Downtown Blue Ridge City Park

Mark your calendar and plan to come and enjoy a day with your favorite pet. Event includes parade, pet education and demonstrations, rabies clinic, micro-chipping, contests, prizes, photos with your pet, and much more!!! 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Humane Society.
Barbara Phillips
706-632-7311

Dates for this event
October 23, 2010

#30 - Autumn and changing leaves

#30 in our 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Autumn and changing leaves

Start making your plans to come to the mountains for the beautiful fall colors!

Take a drive, rent a cabin, spend a few days!

Memories to last a lifetime.

#272 -THE SANTA EXPRESS

#272 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

 

THE SANTA EXPRESS 

November 24th thru December 24th

Click here to place an order online

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway celebrates the holidays on The Santa Express with forty-five, fun-filled train rides. On board, your family will hear Christmas stories, sing Christmas carols with elves, and visit with the North Pole’s jolliest elf himself during the ride. Seats are limited: Advance reservations are required. These trips take approximately 1 hour. Ticket prices are $32 for those 13 and above, and $17 for those 2 thru 12. Children under 2 not occupying a seat will receive a free ticket. (There is no stop or layover during this trip.) Before the trip come meet Mrs Clause on our deck at the depot for photo opportunities. Bring your camera!

#16 - PUMPKIN PICKIN’ SPECIAL

 #16 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Welcome to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway!

PUMPKIN PICKIN’ SPECIAL - Sunday, October 24th

#804 - LEAF WATCH -- Coming October 1

#804 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

LEAF WATCH 2010 -- Coming October 1

Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are preparing to launch “Leaf Watch 2010” on Oct. 1. The partnership with the Georgia Forestry Commission tracks the fall’s colors in Georgia.

source:  The Travel Trolley

#314 - ANNUAL GOLF GREENSPASS

#314 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

SAVE $$$ WITH OUR ANNUAL GOLF GREENSPASS! ~ Take advantage of our annual GreensPass good at 7 golf courses. We have individual, senior, junior and family passes.

#1 - Swan Drive In Theatre - watch a movie under the stars

#1 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Swan Drive In Theatre 

watch a movie under the stars

#978 - Historic Walking Tour of Vogel

#978 of 1000 Things To Do In or Near Blue Ridge

Historic Walking Tour of Vogel Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 2 PM to 4 PM

Vogel State Park - Blairsville, GA

Walk with a ranger as you learn what the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) did to convert a patch of woods into one of Georgia's most popular state parks. Did anyone live here prior to the CCC arriving in the 1930s? Take a walk to find out. 706-745-2628.

#245 - have dinner at Christy Lee's Courtyard Grille

#245 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Christy Lee's Courtyard Grille

Listen to some great music and enjoy life with us 

at Christy Lee's.
Pets are always welcome in the courtyard.
$1 Oysters ALL DAY EVERY DAY - Check out our daily lunch and dinner specials.

Christy Lee's will open on Sunday's beginning October 3rd!

Seafood, Raw Bar, Steaks, Pasta, Pizza

588 E. Main Street
Suite C
Blue Ridge, GA, 30513
706-946-5100

#519 - West Side Block Party

#519 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

West Side Block Party

Monthly Event! 

Don't Miss It

#188 - Appalachian Fresh Market

#188 in 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Appalachian Fresh Market

The Farmers Market @ Summit Street

The old state farmers market has re-opened with fresh produce provided by growers from several counties, as well as craftsmen from the region displaying their crafts. 

Friday's from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., 

Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

#337 - Apple Picking - it's time for UPick

#337 of 1000 Things To Do In and Near Blue Ridge, GA

 

Mercier Orchards Fruit in the Market: Jonagold, Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Golden Supreme, Jona Prince, and Red Delicious Apples!

 

Get Apple Recipes at

Evenings On The Deck

#432 - Ride The Rails Festival

#432 of 1000 Things To Do In and Near Blue Ridge

Ride The Rails Festival 
Sept  18, 19 2010

 Saturday hours 10am-3pm  

Sunday hours 11am-2pm  

More info 706-455-8903. 

All Ages

#619 - Visit The Art Center

#619 in our 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

The Art Center

Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (The Art Center)‎- more info »

420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA‎ - (706) 632-2144‎ - 0.1 mi N

#261 - Annual Wildlife and Nature Art Festival & Outdoor Expo

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Annual Wildlife and Nature Art Festival & Outdoor Expo 

Saturday, Sept. 18th 2010
Sunday, Sept. 19th 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

$ 5.00 admission
under 12 Free

 Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association 706-632-2144

#994 - The Village Restaurant

#994 in our 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

The Village Restaurant

Real southern style cooking

4131 E. First Street Valley Village Shopping Ctr.
Blue Ridge, GA, 30513
706-632-2277

#254 - WorldWide Paint Out

#254 in our 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

8th WorldWide Paint Out

Sat, September 11, 3pm – 5pm

Sun, September 12, 4pm – 5pm

The Art Center, 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA (Fannin County) (map)

Description Landscape painters will invade Blue Ridge, GA September 10, 11, 12. Some of the area's most talented outdoor painters will bring their paint boxes and easels to Fannin County, well known for its rivers, mtn vistas, waterfalls, bridges, etc., historically significant buildings (Historic Fannin County Courthouse, L L Beanery, Coldwell Banker Bldg, Train Depot). Remarkable 8th Annual event Paint (Blue Ridge 2010) is happening with the support of International Plein Air Painters (Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association and Southern Appalachian Artist Guild.). Artists are expected from all over the southeast, to converge on Blue Ridge, GA all day on September 10, 11, 12 to paint outdoors throughout the town. Call 706-632-2144 for information on registering to paint one or all of these days. Be a part of this Global Paint out Phenomenon! Entrance fee will be $20 non-members and $15 members. Prizes will be awarded for First, Second, Third place winners. Exhibit will begin in the Studio Gallery as paintings are finished and turned in to the Art Center. Judging will take place on September 12th at 5 pm.

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#98 - Take A Class - Beginning Voice for Adults & Children

#98 of 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Take A Class

at

The Art Center

420 West Main Street

Blue Ridge, GA 30513

Weekly on Thursday, Saturday, Sept 16 until Dec 16, 2010

Contact Marilyn Peters to set up time of lesson: 706-851-4494 

#755 - have lunch at Cucina Rustica - Italian country cuisine

#755 in 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

Cucina Rustica

Italian country cuisine

A Taste of Italy in the Georgia Mountains

#2 - L & L Beanery Coffee and Café

#2 in 1000 Things To Do In Blue Ridge

L & L Beanery Coffee and Café 

260 West Main
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Ph: 706.632.3242

Located in downtown, historic Blue Ridge, is housed in the old Fannin County Bank on West Main Street and displays the original tin ceilings. Located across from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway..

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