OCTOBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE GREATER BLUE RIDGE GEORGIA AREA 2009

OCTOBER 2009

Oct. 1 - 6 / Quilt Exhibit

Blue Ridge Mountains art Assn. Community Quilt exhibit (706) 632-2144

www.brmaa.com

Oct. 1 – Oct. 30 / Pickin’ in the Park

Downtown Ellijay/Horseshoe Bend park in McCaysville. Local Musician jam gathering. Bluegrass,

country, Gospel and rock-n-Roll 6pm – dark. Free Family Fun! All are Welcome! (706) 635-5961

wilmar225@yahoo.com

Oct. 1 - 10 / Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern

Ruby Falls, Chattanooga, TN. Fri & Sat nights opens after dark. Terror 206ft underground.

www.hauntedcavern.com

Oct. 2 – 11 / Art

By Yasmina Reza. Blue Ridge Community Theatre. Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm.

A play augmenting what is trulyart and what is more personal than theoretical. A truthful comedy that explores

modern friendships between men. (706) 632-9223 www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com

Oct. 3 & 4 / Fall Festival

John C. Campbell Folk School, Murphy NC. One of the largest and most popular events of its type in the region,

just a short drive from Blue Ridge, GA. A celebration of a rich Appalachian heritage. 35^th annual featuring over

200 craftspeople, continuous music and dance, demonstrations, food and kids activities. 10am – 5pm Sat & Sun.

www.folkschool.org

Oct. 3 / Motorcycle Ride for Angels

Blue ridge, GA. All proceeds benefit the children of Fannin County. Registration starts at 8:30 am. Meal and

prizes upon return. (706) 632-0390 www.rideforangels.com

Oct. 9 – 18 / GA. Mountain Fall Festival

Fairgrounds, Hiawassee, GA. Arts & Craft exhibits. Clogging, singing, demonstrations, pioneer village, kiddie

rides and shows. Featuring the Ole Time Fiddlers Convention. (706) 896-4191

Oct. 15 – Nov 1 / Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern

Ruby Falls, Chattanooga, TN. Thurs – Sun nights opens after dark. Terror 206ft underground.

www.hauntedcavern.com

Oct 17 & 18 – 24 & 25 / Mountain Harvest Sale

Blue Ridge Farmer’s Market. Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 12pm – 5pm. Arts & Crafts, food & fun. Free admission and

parking. (706) 374-2335

Oct. 24 / Paws in the Park

Downtown Blue ridge city Park. Enjoy a day with your favorite pet. Parade, pet education, demonstrations,

rabies clinic, micro chipping,

contests and prizes and photos with your pet. 10am – 2pm. (706) 632-7311

Oct. 31 / Halloween Safe Zone

Downtown Blue Ridge, GA. Main street closes and trick or treating begins! Food and entertainment, candy

stops, shop to shop. All ages welcome! (706) 632-0547 www.blueridgemountains.com

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