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Georgia July Events |
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Sunday, 27 May 2007 |
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Georgia July Events
Alpine Helen Balloon Race - 6/1 - 6/2/2007 at 6 am - 9 pm
20 -30 Hot air Balloon race for the Atlantic Ocean. Local flying, tether rides all weekend., weather permitting. This is an early morning (6:00 am) or early evening event 6:00 pm. Free for attend, and Balloon rides cost vary.
Phone: 706-878-2271 - Location: Helendorf River Inn & Conference Center, 33 Munichstrasse, Helen, GA
Directions: State route 17/75 | WOW Weekend - 6/1 at 4-11 pm & 6/3/2007 at 7:30 am - 1 pm
A great weekend opportunuty for your church youth to retreat in the mountains to focus on God's Word. Youth group bonding, fun experiences, and excellent biblical teaching.
This year worship will be provided by the Chris Orr Band, and Ed Newton will be speaking.
Phone: 800-746-4422 - Location: Georgia Baptist Conference Center, 8496 Lake Louise Road, Toccoa, GA
Directions: Hwy 123 from Toccoa. Take left onto Lake Louise Road. It's 2 miles on the left. | Junior Ranger Fridays - 6/1 & 6/18 & 6/15 & 6/22/2007 AT 1-5 PM
Activities for young "rangers" ages 7-11 will focus on outdoor skills and learning about our natural resources. Register in advance. $5 plus $3 parking.
Phone: 706-754-7981 - Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr.,
Tallulah Falls, GA
Directions: Located on U.S. Hwy. 441 within the city limits of Tallulah Falls, GA | To Tempt a Trout - 6/2/2007
Kick off the day with an early morning fishing rodeo for anglers 15 and younger. You can also pick up tips on tackle, technique, and trout management methods. The Reflection Pool will open to the public at 11 a.m. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-265-4703 - Location: Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA
Directions: Located 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville on Ga. Hwy. 52. Take Hwy. 53 west to Hwy. 183 north to Hwy. 52 east. | Mountain Herb Day - 6/2/2007 at 10 am - 3 pm
American Indians and pioneers alike depended on native and introduced plants for medicine. A rich tradition of plant medicine still thrives. Celebrate this heritage and learn about plants that are used medicinally. Register in advance. $10 plus $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trl, Helen, GA | Blood Bought Gospel Music - 6/2/2007 at 7-9:30 pm
Enjoy gospel music at the beach pavilion overlooking the shores of Lake Hartwell. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-356-4362 - Location: Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd., Lavonia, GA
Directions: Take I-85 exit #173 north on Georgia 17; follow park signs to Gerrard Road, turn right. Go 1.5 miles to Ga. Hwy. 328 and turn left. Proceed 3.3 miles to park; entrance on right | All American Happy Days - 6/3/2007
Spend your weekend playing old-fashioned games, making patriotic crafts, and enjoying a variety of other activities as we celebrate our nation's birthday. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-265-4703. - Location: Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA | Elements - 6/3/2007 at 9 am - 5 pm
A unique showing of recent work by a collection of fifty artists of different backgrounds, aesthetics, techniques, and visions, Elements will have something special for art enthusiasts. Many artists appearing are from the Southwestern United States and will be showing at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center for the very first time. Admission is free to the public.
Phone: 770-536-2575 - Location: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., NE, Gainesville, GA
Directions: I85N I985N exit 22,left (E.E. Butler) to Green Street. QVAC on the right | Lavonia Farmers' Market - 6/6 - 10/17/2007 - Every Wednesday and Saturday at 7-11 am
Local Growers
Phone: 706-356-1926 - Location: Historic Downtown Lavonia, GA | Movies in the Park - Dawsonville - 6/8/2007 at 6-11 pm
Family-friendly movies are shown on a huge two story tall inflatable movie screen under the stars. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Prior to the movie enjoy a clown circus show, arts and crafts and inflatables. Concessions are available. Free
Phone: 706-344-3646 - Location: Rock Creek Sports Complex, 445 Martin Road, Dawsonville, GA
Directions: From downtown Dawsonville, take Hwy 9 South toward Cumming ~~ Follow Hwy 9 for about 4 miles ~~ We are located where Bannister Road and Martin Road intersect ~~ Turn right onto either road (Martin Rd. will be the first entrance; Bannister Road will be the second entrance). | Summer Concerts in the Field - 6/9/2007 at 7-9 pm
Bring a chair or blanket, sit back, and be mesmerized by the magic of a cool summer evening and the distinct music of Mark Warren, Naturalist and Owner of Medicine Bow Wilderness School. All songs are original compositions. Register in advance. $5 pre-paid, $8 at the gate. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trl, Helen, GA
Directions: Located on Ga. Hwy. 75-Alternate, 3 miles west of Helen, just south of the Richard B. Russell Scenic Hwy. (Ga. Hwy. 348). | Kid Fishing Rodeo - 6/9/2007 at 8 am - 12 pm
Join other kids 12 and younger to fish our stocked trout stream. Prizes will be given to the lucky ticket holder, and families will enjoy watching children have a blast. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-745-2628 - Location: Vogel State Park, 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA
Directions: Located 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129 | Yellow River Bassmasters Youth Fishing Tournament - 6/9/2007 at 10 am - 2 pm
Free Fishing tournament for ages 5 to 12. Prizes are awarded. Lunch will be provided. $3 parking.
Phone: 770-867-3489 - Location: Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad Street, Winder, GA
Directions: Located 1 mile south of Winder on Ga. Hwy. 81 | Civil War Encampment - 6/9 - 6/11/2007 - Sat & Sun at 9 am - 7 pm & Mon at 9 am - 5 pm
Join us for a presentation of Civil War camp life. There will be black powder presentation, drills, musket firing, hatchet throwing and cooking over a fire. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-245-6270 - Location: Victoria Bryant State Park, 1105 Bryant Park Rd, Royston, GA
Directions: Located 2 miles north of Franklin Springs on Ga. Hwy. 327 | Youth Fishing Days - 6/16/2007 at 8:30 - 4 pm
Children and their special "big person" can fish in one of two ponds, stocked with catfish, bass, and bream. Fish caught in the ponds can be kept and staff are available to assist. Bring your own bait for the rods we provide. Use the Hwy. 75 entrance to the park. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-878-3087 - Location: Smithgall Woods Conservation Area, 61 Tsalaki Trl, Helen, GA | Cherokee Way of Life - 6/16/2007 at 8-9:30 pm
Listen to a short talk with Russ Bradley about Cherokee Indian history and the ways of the modern Cherokees. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-356-4362 - Location: Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd., Lavonia, GA
Directions: Take I-85 exit #173 north on Georgia 17; follow park signs to Gerrard Road, turn right. Go 1.5 miles to Ga. Hwy. 328 and turn left. Proceed 3.3 miles to park; entrance on right | Siege Yargo TrailBlazer Race - 6/16/2007 at 9 am - 2 pm
Join us for this adventure race with teams of three people. Racers will paddle, run, mountain bike and face other challenges through this scenic park. Race fee plus $3 parking.
Phone: 770-867-3489 - Location: Fort Yargo State Park, 210 S. Broad Street, Winder, GA
Directions: Located 1 mile south of Winder on Ga. Hwy. 81 | 7th Annual North Georgia Folk Potters Festival - 6/16/2007 at 8 am - 3 pm
The festival will showcase the work of Steve Turpin and 40+ other regional folk Potters. During the festival there will be a fundraising raffle for our school art department. Come early for best selection.
Phone: 706-677-1528 - Location: Banks County Middle School Gym, 712 Thompson Street, Homer, GA
Directions: Off US Highway 441 | Summer Sprints - 3rd Event in the LCKC Lanier Racing Series - 6/16/2006 at 8-11 am
This is the 3rd event in the Lanier Racing Series. This is a Sprint Event with 500M and 1000M races. Paddle in any canoe or kayak from Olympic racers to USCA Canoes, Surf Skis, Sea Kayaks and recreational canoes and kayaks. Spectators are FREE. $20 entry fee for Early Registration, $25 entry fee on the day of the event. Register on the first floor of the Olympic Finish Tower. Concessions available at the venue.
Phone: 770-287-7888 - Location: Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA
Directions: I-985, Exit 24. Go west on Jesse Jewell then follow signs to rowing & canoe/kayak center at Clarks Bridge Park. Lake Lanier Olympic Venue | Cherokee Way of Life - 6/16/2006 at 8-9:30 pm
Listen to a short talk with Russ Bradley about Cherokee Indian history and the ways of the modern Cherokees. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-356-4362 - Location: Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd, Lavonia, GA
Directions: Take I-85 exit #173 north on Georgia 17; follow park signs to Gerrard Road, turn right. Go 1.5 miles to Ga. Hwy. 328 and turn left. Proceed 3.3 miles to park; entrance on right. | | |
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