2008 North Georgia Mountain Christmas Festivals
Festivals By Town or State Park in Alphabetical Order
Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia
Christmas Open House - Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit
Amicalola Falls State Park
December 6
Visiting Artists - David Little (wooden bowl carver), Jessie Kay Collins (mixed-media painter)
and Peggy Renfro (fiber artist).
Musical Guests - The Bethlehem Baptist Church of Clarkesville Choir at 4 PM,
Appalachian Strings at 5 PM and Barefoot Creek at 7 PM.
The fun is free, but there is a $3 parking fee.
For more info, call 706-265-1969
Blairsville, Georgia
Holilday Concert
Old Courthouse On The Square
December 5
The North Georgia Chamber Symphony, Inc. presents Holiday Concert directed by Laurin Smith.
for more information call 877-745-5789 or negamtns@windstream.net
Blairsville Christmas Parade
Downtown Blairsville
December 6 - 4 pm
The theme for this years parade is"Sounds of Christmas".
for more information call 877-745-5789 or negamtns@windstream.net
Christmas On The Square Celebration
Downtown Blairsville
December 6 - 1 pm - 7:00
2008 Blairsville Christmas on the Square starts off with The Union County Historical Society
hosting an Open House at the Historic Courthouse and Mountain Life Museum
starting at 1:00 pm. Refreshments will be served and visitors can see the
old-fashioned decorations inside these historic buildings.
Santa will be at the Courthouse from 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Family activities include FREE pictures with Santa, children's crafts,
tatoos and a letter to Santa. The Christmas Parade begins at 4:00 pm
with floats, horses, antique cars, and Santa’s sleigh.
They'll be plenty of photo opportunities as the Parade travels along the streets of Blairsville.
Around 5:15 pm the community gathers on the Historic Courthouse lawn
for the lighting of the Christmas tree. The Union County High Marching Band
will be playing and everyone can join in and sing Christmas Carols.
Around 5:30 pm the switch will be flipped for the Tree Lighting Ceremony
and the lights brighten up the town!
It’s a gorgeous time to be in Downtown Blairsville.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Vogel State Park
December 6
Join us for a tree lighting, caroling, hayrides,Santa Claus visit,
bonfires, hot chocolate and cider.
For the "Give A Gift Toy Drive" sponsored by the Union County Sheriff’s Department,
bring an unwrapped gift for kids of 0 - 12 years of age.
No toy guns, knifes or dangerous items.
for more information call 877-745-5789 or negamtns@windstream.net
Blue Ridge, Georgia
Christmas Parade / Historic Blue Ridge
Starts at Depot and East Main Street
November 29 - 1:00 pm
Downtown Blue Ridge
Parade is part of the all day event "Light Up Blue Ridge".
Wonderful fun filled day for the whole family.
Light Up Blue Ridge
706-374-4080
Light up Downtown Blue Ridge
November 29
Old-fashioned holiday celebration in downtown Blue Ridge.
Street carolers, music and special events all day.
Visit with Santa and have photos taken in the gazebo in downtown Blue Ridge City Park.
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.
706-632-5680
Clarkesville, Georgia
Habersham County Christmas Parade
Old Clarkesville Mill Ballroom
December 6
Parade will line up at Cornelia Elementary School.
706-778-7875 or bht@corneliageorgia.org
Cleveland, Georgia
Christmas in the Mountains
Downtown Cleveland
December 6 ~ 3 pm - 8 pm
Christmas in the Mountains is an annual event hosted by Cleveland Better Home Town.
Enjoy holiday music, kids wonderland with rides & activities for children,
food vendors, arts & crafts and the lighted Christmas Parade
for more information
706-969-3336.
Clayton, Georgia
Rabun County Christmas Parade
Main Street in Clayton
December 6
"Inside Santa's Workshop"
706-782-4812
Cornelia, Georgia
Cornelia’s New Year’s Eve Apple Drop
December 31 ~ 9 pm – 12 am
Ring in the New Year with the City of Cornelia.
Music, food and fun for the whole family. Free and open to the public.
706-778-7875 or bht@corneliageorgia.org
Dahlonega, Georgia
Holiday Art Show and Sale
Olde Cannery Art Center
November 15 - December 21 ~ 11 am -5 pm
Holiday Art Show and Sale, featuring local area artists original artwork,
plus gift shop with smaller original holiday gift items and jewelry.
info@dahlonegaarts.org
Dahlonega's 25th Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration
Downtown Dahlonega
December 6 - December 21
Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas Month-Long Celebration.
The festivities are set into motion on Saturday, December 6,
with the Lighting of the Square, and with a real home-town parade bringing Santa to town.
Plenty of other festive holiday events continue almost daily throughout December
As part of Dahlonega's Old Fashion Christmas, the museum's admission fee will be waived for the day.
Visitors can learn about the nation's first gold rush and see historic coins minted in Georgia. 706-864-2257.
for more informatino call 706-864-3711
Dawsonville, Georgia
Chestatee Library Holiday Stories and Crafts
Chestatee Library
December 9 ~ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Bring the whole family for a festive evening of holiday stories and crafts.
Storyteller Tracy Walker will perform some seasonal favorites to
celebrate the winter season. Afterwards, children can create a craft.
Ellijay, Georgia
Light Up Ellijay
November 29
for more information chamber@ellijay.com
Arts ‘Round the Square
Downtown Ellijay
December 20
for more information chamber@ellijay.com
Helen, Georgia
Deck the Halls of Unicoi
Unicoi State Park in Helen Georgia
December 6 ~ 3 pm - 6 pm
This celebration includes making holiday crafts, hayrides (weather permitting),
visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a special meal in the park's restaurant,
and an evening of live music in the beautifully decorated lodge. $3 parking.
for more information call
800-573-9659 ext. 305.
ChristKindlMarkt
Markt Platz, Helen, Ga.
December 6 - December 14
The first annual Christkindlmarkt will be held the first two weekends in December 2008
in Alpine Helen, Georgia. Christkindlmarkts are a German tradition
of combining food, music, entertainment with markets of imported
and local Christmas specialties in a holiday atmosphere.
for more information call 706-878-1619
Hiawassee, Georgia
Mountain Country Christmas Tour of Homes
December 6 ~ 11 am -6pm & December 7 ~ 1 pm -5 pm
Christmas tour of beautiful lake, mountain and valley homes in Hiawassee and Young Harris, GA.
Tour includes several refreshment stops along the tour.
From Atlanta take I-75 north to Hwy. 575 to Young Harris and Hiawassee, GA.
for more information call
800-984-1543
Jasper, Georgia
Nights of Lights & Holiday Parade
December 5
706-692-5600 or info@pickenschamber.com
Tallulah Falls, Georgia
"Celebrate Christmas" in Tallulah Falls
Main Street in Tallulah Falls
December 5
A community Christmas - Bring a dish to share, christmas carols around a bonfire,
visit with Santa Clause and lighting of the floating tree on Tallulah Lake.
706-754-4318
Toccoa, Georgia
Christmas Open House & Lighting of the Tree
Downtown Toccoa
December 4
Traveler's Rest State Historic Site, Georgia
Traveler's Rest ''Christmas for Travelers''
Traveler's Rest State Historic Site
December 14 ~ 1 pm - 5 pm
Enjoy music, treats, crafts and dancing in an 1800's decorative holiday setting.
Free, but donations appreciated.
for more information 706-886-2256.
Young Harris, Georgia
Mountain Country Christmas Tour of Homes
December 6 ~ 11 am -6pm & December 7 ~ 1 pm -5 pm
Christmas tour of beautiful lake, mountain and valley homes in Hiawassee and Young Harris, GA.
Tour includes several refreshment stops along the tour.
From Atlanta take I-75 north to Hwy. 575 to Young Harris and Hiawassee, GA.
for more information call
800-984-1543
Annual Jingle Jog 5K Run for Charity
Young Harris College
December 6 ~ 9 am
for more information call 706-379-2091
Rollins Planetarium Special Holiday Presentation: Season of Light Rollins Planetarium
Rollins Planetarium
December 5 & 12 ~ 8 pm
for more information call 706-379-3111
Christmas Chapel/Tree Lighting
Susan B. Harris Chapel
December 7 ~ 7 pm
for more information call 706-379-3111
Children's Holiday Workshop
Sponsored by Mountain Arts Association
Brasstown Valley Resort, 6321 Highway 76, Young Harris, GA30582
December 13 ~ 10:00 am - 12 noon
Mountain Arts Assoc. and Brasstown Valley Resort are teaming up to sponsor a
free Children's Holiday Workshop for all kids ages 4 through 12.
Melanie Clem and Barbara Pittman, co-chairs for the workshop and their elves
will be on hand to help the children decorate the gingerbread house and
make an assortment of holiday crafts.
Special visitors to the event include the Brasstown Dance Center's performers
and of course Santa Clause will make a visit. Brasstown's Chef has prepared a sensational menu just for kids.
for more information 706-379-9900
Enjoy our Christmas Tales.....
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