Georgia: Blairsville (Held in Hayesville, NC)
August

Young Frankenstein: Peacock Performing Arts Center

From August 11th-13th and 18th-20th, the Peacock Performing Arts Center will be premiering the Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein for all to enjoy! Centering on the story of the young descendent of the original Frankenstein, we see how history repeats itself as Fredrick Frankenstein creates a monstrosity of his own. But, will he be able to set things right when his monster gets loose? To find out, visit https://ci.ovationtix.com/35669/production/1137298 to get your tickets today!

The Peacock Performing Arts Center is located at 301 Church St. Hayesville, NC 28904.

Georgia: Blairsville
August

Union County Gospel Music Festival: North Georgia Sings

It’s time to celebrate the impact and variety of Gospel music in the mountains during the Union County Music Festival! From August 18th-19th, you and your family will be able to hear from some of the best Gospel music singers this side of the Mississippi, people like the Kingsmen, Greater Vision, The Perrys, and so much more live on stage at the Union County Fine Arts Center. For more information, or to buy tickets, visit https://www.itickets.com/events/470964. 

The Union County Fine Arts Center is located at 926 Panther Overlook, Blairsville, GA 30512. 

Georgia: Blairsville (Held in Franklin, NC)
August

Clay Walker Concert: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Your favorite Country music singer/songwriter is back for a concert at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts—Clay Walker! Held on August 25th, this concert will feature many of the songs you know, as well as some songs from his debut album, “Texas to Tennessee”! Filled with heart and story, this is one concert you won’t want to miss. For more information or to buy tickets, visit https://smokymountainarts.com/pec-events/clay-walker/1692991800/. 

The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is located at 1028 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734. 

 

Georgia: Hiawassee
August 

Gazers of the Galaxy: FIND Outdoors

Come to Brasstown Bald for an incredible nighttime experience with FIND Outdoors on August 26th! At 9pm, you will have a chance to experience the beauty and mysteries of the night sky as you learn about the galactic wonders of the universe. Come prepared for cooler temperatures. For more information or to buy tickets, visit https://gofindoutdoors.org/events/gazers-of-the-galaxy-at-brasstown-bald/?fbclid=IwAR3GIeYOCUvlPv3SDmBPZPj2vez-d5jzuP1nAPqgSRaLUb7hUgQl2i1tj7M. 

Brasstown Bald is located at 2941 Highway Spur 180Hiawassee, GA 30546.

Georgia: Hiawassee
September

Hiawassee Pro Rodeo: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

It’s time to prepare for the biggest rodeo in the south! The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds is hosting the annual Hiawassee Pro Rodeo from September 2nd-3rd! The best bucking horses, the meanest bulls, and the most skilled cowboys of North America will collide to see who will come up on top! You will be on the edge of your seat for the entire event! For more information or to buy tickets, visit https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/localevents/id/384. 

The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds is located at 1311 Music Hall Rd, Hiawassee, GA 30546. 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia: Blairsville
September

Mountain Heritage Festival: Downtown Blairsville

On September 3rd, downtown Blairsville will come alive for the Mountain Heritage Festival for the entire family to enjoy! On top of celebrating the heritage of the city, there will be a special concert at the square to cap off the evening! For more information about the band or the festival in general call 706-745-5493. 

The Mountain Heritage Festival will be held off the downtown square in Blairsville, Georgia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia: Mineral Bluff
September

First Fruits 1st Annual Gala Fundraiser: First Fruits Fannin

Join First Fruits Fannin for their first annual Gala Fundraiser on September 12th! Held at the Tavern at the Old Toccoa Farm, the Gala is a great way to get to know the ministry of First Fruits Fannin. There will be a buffet, a silent and live auction, and more! For more information or to buy tickets, call 706-374-0757.

The Tavern at the Old Toccoa Farm is located at 596 CURTIS SWITCH ROAD MINERAL BLUFF, GA 30559

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia: Blairsville
September

Blairsville Extreme Adventure Race: Warrior Adventure Racing 

Get ready for the greatest race this side of the Mississippi!  The Blairsville Extreme Adventure Race is back for another round on September 23rd! Starting at 5:30am, you will begin a 10-hour journey that has you exploring the gorgeous scenery of the area through mountain bikes, trails, and canoes! If you would like more information on how to compete or to volunteer, visit https://www.argeorgia.com/bear. 

The Blairsville Extreme Adventure Race will start in Meeks Park, 490 Meeks Park Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512.

 

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Union County Farmers Market
The Union County Farmers Market is coming back to Blairsville on June 7th ! Every Tuesday and Saturday from now-October 25th, Farmers Market Way will be lined with a variety of artisans and food stands!Come and find the best homegrown fruits and vegetables, homemade pastries, handmade arts, and somuch more! This market goes from 8am-1pm every Tuesday and Saturday. For more information, visit
https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/union-county-farmers-market-06-07-2022-17887?calendarMonth=2022-06-01#eventcalendar.

The Union County Farmers Market will be held at 290 Farmers Market Way Blairsville, GA 30512.

Friday Night Concerts Old Courthouse on the Square

Every Friday from 7pm-8pm, the Old Courthouse on the Square will be hosting their Friday Night Concerts, showcasing their love for their heritage! Each concert will host a different artist and will last from now to October 28th, with a seasonal concert in December. Doors open at 6pm, so come early and reserve your seats for this fantastic event! For more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/calendar/#eventcalendar. 

The Old Courthouse on the Square is located at 62 Blue Ridge Street Blairsville, GA 30512 (right off the Courthouse Square).

Mom’s Bible Study Living Hope Church

Every Wednesday from 5:30pm-7:30pm, Living Hope Church will be holding their Mom’s Bible Study in their Youth Office! Come and get to know other moms as you learn the Word together! Childcare is provided; for more information, visit https://www.livinghopega.com/events.

Living Hope Church is located at 3450 Stilesboro Road Kennesaw, GA 30152.

Addiction Support Group Landmark Church

If you—or someone you know—is struggling with an addiction, Landmark Church has the ministry for you. Come to Landmark Church and join their Addiction Support Group to receive accountability and help for their hang-ups. Through this ministry, you can come to know the One who sets captives free! For more information about the ministry or meeting dates, visit https://www.landmarkchurch.org/events/addiction-support-group/2022-07-25. 

Landmark Church is located at 3737 Holcomb Bridge Rd Norcross, Georgia 30092.

Jones Creek Food Pantry New Union Baptist Church

New Union Baptist Church partners with Pleasent Hill Baptist Church to bring the Jones Creek Food Pantry to all those in need in the community. Every first Monday of the month, if you—or someone you know—is in need of groceries, come to the Food Pantry between 10am-1pm or 5pm-7pm. For more information, visit http://www.newunionbaptistblairsville.org/ministries/jc-food-ministry. 

New Union Baptist Church is located at 4159 Jones Creek Rd. Blairsville, GA 30512.

Trash and Treasures Union County Farmers Market

the Union County Farmers Market will be hosting the Trash and Treasures Sale every Friday from 7:30am-1pm, from now till October 28th! You never know what you’ll find amidst the old and new items in this sale—it just might be a priceless treasure! For more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/trash-and-treasures-at-union-county-farmers-market-06-24-2022-119025?calendarMonth=2022-06-01#eventcalendar. 

The Union County Farmers Market is located at 290 Farmers Market Way Blairsville, GA.

Bike Night Abide Coffee Shop

Come to Abide Coffee Shop and meet your local bikers at 4pm every second Saturday night from now until October 8th! Here, bikers can meet other bikers and visitors can meet their local bikers; it’s a wonderful community event that gets you connected with each other! For more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/bike-night-08-13-2022-118913?calendarMonth=2022-08-01#eventcalendar. 

Abide Coffee Shop is located at 214C Young Harris Street Blairsville, GA 30512.

Saturday Night Music in the Park  Lakeside Pavilion

Come to the Lakeside Pavilion at Vogel State Park to enjoy a night of music every Saturday night from 7pm-9pm! This event is a great opportunity to spend time your friends and family while listening to local artists! The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/saturday-night-music-in-the-park-06-11-2022-118707?calendarMonth=2022-06-01#eventcalendar. 

The Lakeside Pavilion is located at the Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd
Blairsville, GA.

Shop Late Thursdays Downtown Blairsville

Want to beat the crowds of Downtown Blairsville? Every first Thursday of the month, various businesses—marked by a red balloon—in downtown Blairsville will be open longer (5pm-8pm), giving you an opportunity to shop stress free! 

North Georgia Tri-State Amateur Radio Club Amateur Radio Licenses testing sessions

North Georgia Tri-State Amateur Radio Club, Inc. began offering testing sessions for Amateur Radio Licenses in Union County to individuals interested in running their own amateur radio station. And the good news is you can take the test right here in Blairsville at 9:00 AM the first Saturday of every month.

Once your license has been issued by the Federal Communications Commission, which takes just a few days with our new computerized testing process, you can use the Amateur Radio Frequencies to communicate around the world. 

The men and women who have passed the test ranged in age as young as 11 and into their 90’s! Interested to learn more? 

The North Georgia Tri-State Amateur Radio Club has all the tools, study guides and encouragement you need at https://www.w4ngt.com/licensing.  Log onto www.w4ngt.com to find out more information and start your new and exciting hobby today.

Ground Zero Ministry MonthlyCoffeehouse

Ground Zero Ministry would like to invite you to its once-a-month coffeehouse gathering from 7-9pm on the first Saturday of the month. They meet at United Community Bank's Roy Ash Community Room on East Jarrard Street in Cleveland.

Everything is free: entrance, coffee, snacks, live entertainment in this Christian coffeehouse environment. 

For more information, visit Ground Zero Outreach on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groundzerocleveland

Fellowship of the Hills Satellite Worship Service at Blairsville Cinema

EVERY SUNDAY @ 10am, at the Blairsville Cinema, Fellowship of the Hills (FOTH) has a satellite Worship Service at the THEATER.  This will be a first for Union County as FOTH will simulcast its Sunday Worship Service on the “big screen” live from its main campus. It’s free and it’s come as you are. If you’ve been hesitant about going to a “church building”, well, why not be our guest at the Theater every Sunday at the Theater at 10am.  

For those with children, we would like to encourage you to bring the family to our main Worship Center located in the Mountain Village Plaza where we offer both Nursery and Children’s church ministries at that location.  

Come be our guest and let us share and show you the love of Jesus Christ.  FOTH is a place where you’ll hear the Truth of God’s Word.  See you soon!!

Mountain Regional Arts and Crafts Guild (MRACG) Monthly Meeting Calvary Alliance Church

Every second Tuesday of the month, the MRACG holds their monthly meeting from 4pm-6pm at Calvary Alliance Church. The Guild is a non-profit organization that supports the creation of various arts by the people of North Georgia. Come and bring your artwork to showcase; visitors are welcome. No admission fee is required; for more information about the Guild, visit https://www.mountainartscrafts.org/about#History. 

Calvary Alliance Church is located at 1390 Highway 76 E., Hiawassee, GA 30546.

Prayer for the Nation Disciples House

Come join Disciples House as they pray for our nation every first Saturday of the month from 8am-9am! Prayers will be made for all parts of our government, from our President to our local governments, and for our first-responders, and whoever else the Holy Spirit brings to mind. For more information, visit https://discipleshouseministries.org/calendar. 

Disciples House is located at 1787 W US Hwy 64 Ste 4 Murphy, NC 28906.

Brasstown Bald

Every second Friday of each month, the Appalachia Georgia Friends of Bears will be hosting an educational event at Brasstown Bald from 10am-4pm! Learn from the experts about black bears and how avoid nasty conflicts with them. For more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/bear-days-119046?calendarMonth=2022-06-01#eventcalendar. 

Brasstown Bald is located at 2941 Hwy 180 Spur, Hiawassee, GA.

The Rock Church of Blairsville

The women of The Rock Church are holding a devotional group called “Women Made Beautiful” every Tuesday from 7am-8am. Come and be encouraged through fellowship with other women as you journey through the Word together.

The Rock Church of Blairsville is located at 620 Shoe Factory Rd.  

UNION COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY MONTHLY MEETING

The Republican Party of Union County is inviting you to their monthly meeting every third Saturday of the month at 10am at the View Restaurant! Get to know some of the candidates running for office, listen to keynote speakers, and more! Admission is free; for more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/union-county-republican-party-monthly-meeting-02-19-2022-116550?calendarMonth=2022-02-01#eventcalendar. 

 The View Restaurant is located at Recreational Road, Blairsville, GA 30512. 

Confidential help for Veterans and families

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline. The number 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

The caller is routed to their nearest crisis center to receive immediate counseling and local mental health referrals. The lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about.

In July 2020, the FCC finalized an order to direct telecommunication carriers to implement 9-8-8 as the new toll-free nationwide telephone number for the hotline by July 16, 2022. Check with your carrier to see if they have implemented the service!

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