Lake Cleanup
2019-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Blue Ridge, GA, United States
October 12 at 9:00 a.m.
Two meeting locations:

Morganton Point/boat ramp area (across street from beach).
Green Creek Recreation Area off of Dry Branch

Come by boat or car to help retrieve trash & debris floating on lake & on shore.
Green Creek volunteers should try to bring weed eaters/trimmers.
Wear work gloves and high boots, if available.
Any questions please contact Jack Devine:

Fall Arts in the Park
2019-10-12 10:00 - 2019-10-13 17:00 | 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
Fine art, great food, fall colors on the trees and on the canvases.
Enjoy the small town charm of Blue Ridge at one of our signature events, Fall Arts in the Park. This fall arts and crafts festival features hundreds of regional artists and craftsmen, Special events for the kids and live musical performances. Don’t miss a visit to The Art Center in the historic Fannin County Courthouse, and browse the National Photography Exhibit in The Art Center Gallery.
Admission is $5 for adults and kids are admitted free of charge.
Festival hours are 10 am to 5 pm both days.

Blue Ridge Marching Band Festival
2019-10-12 13:00 - 21:30 | 360 Rebel Circle, 360 Rebel Circle, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
More than 2,000 marching band members from nearly two dozen high school bands are expected to participate. Bands will range in size from approximately 40 members to more than 150 members. All bands will perform on the Fannin County High School football field.
For more info, CLICK HERE

Live Music is Better: Cradle - Classic English Rock
2019-10-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
Cradle is a rock band that was founded in the early 1970s. The core members of the group have been together since that time. The band specializes in classic English rock. Cradle features Brad Iverson on lead vocals, Jim Richter, lead guitar, Chris Filley, rhythm guitar and bass, Josh Filley, bass, David Prouty, keyboard, and Chris Curtis, drums. The members of Cradle have also written and recorded numerous original songs, both collectively and individually.
Cradle’s 2019 LMIB concert will be a tribute to Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, and their related groups (Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Dave Mason, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominoes).
Ticket cost $22
For more info or to purchase tickets, go to blueridgecommunitytheater.com/live-music-is-better

LBRCA Bonfire by the River!
2019-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Blue Ridge, GA, United States
LBRCA Member Bonfire
Friday, October 18
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Bring your chair or blanket, food item to share and beverages of your choice
Members will get an email with directions
** Tables and Coolers will be available

Paws In The Park
2019-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | 241 Depot St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Mark your calendar and plan to come and enjoy a day with your favorite pet.
Event includes parade at 10 a.m., 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 of Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association and Love Dogs and Cats Too.
Parade starts at 10:00 am – From Kitties to Llamas this parade is not to miss!
Join the Annual 5K Race! Registration starts at 7:30 am – race begins at 8:30 am.
For more info, CLICK HERE

Fall Fest Arts & Crafts Show
2019-10-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Blue Ridge Farmers Market, 811 Summit Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
Annual Fall Fest
Saturday and Sunday Only
Arts & Crafts Show
Free Parking
Free Admission
For more info, CLICK HERE
Sponsored by: Old Farmers Market Crafters

U-PICK APPLES ~ Mercier Orchards
2019-10-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-10-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Mercier Orchards, 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
U-Pick Apples Saturdays and Sundays (always confirm if weather is questionable and also for availability)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Pricing as follows:
$5.00 per person – under 2 years FREE
and
$8.00 for each half peck you pick
$16.00 for each peck you pick
$20.00 for each half bushel you pick
Visit website here for varieties available for U-Pick!
Market is open 7 am until 6 pm
** U-Pick is based on weather permitting and availability**
For more info, CLICK HERE

Halloween Safe Zone
2019-10-31 17:30 - 21:00 | 241 Depot St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Fun begins at 5:30 pm. Hundreds of costumed kids and grown-up kids. Bring your pets in costume as well. Downtown merchants will be passing out candy. For more info, CLICK HERE

Veterans Day Parade and Memorial Service
2019-11-09 11:00 - 13:00 | 241 Depot St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
The day begins with a breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for all veterans at St. Anthony Catholic Church on East Main Street in Blue Ridge. The annual Veterans Day parade will follow at 11 a.m. It begins from the corner of East Main and Church streets in Blue Ridge and continues along East Main through downtown to East First Street, then to Veterans Memorial Park on Old Highway 76, across from Fannin County Middle School. Parade will include the Fannin County High School band, members of the military, antique and emergency vehicles and representatives from several veterans organizations. Memorial service will begin at 12 noon.
Veterans Memorial Park is located at: 4584 Old Hwy 76, adjacent to the Fannin County Middle School and the Cemetery. There is an old Huey Helicopter and multiple flags at the location.

Community Events
History & Heritage
Kids & Family

Contact Ron Wallace 706-455-0351

Live Music is Better: Tullie Brae
2019-11-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
The soulful Blues singer and multi-instrumentalist credits her musical gift to Gospel music like so many great soul singers before her. Tullie’s musical journey started when she began singing in church where her Daddy was a preacher near the Louisiana cotton fields and wetlands of the Blues. She played piano, drums, bass & guitar and early on assumed the role of choir director. Her artistic reputation grew within the community which led to touring professionally with Gospel groups.
Not only are Tullie’s influences steeped in Gospel music, while traveling and performing she was introduced to the many sounds and forms of different genres of music. Her Gospel roots naturally segued her into the Blues where you can still hear and feel the hints of Soul along with her grit of Rock. Tullie is most comfortable on stage performing in her own unique style, sharing her heart and soul to each audience through her love of music.
Tullie’s self-penned original material ranges from Delta Blues to Rock infused Contemporary Blues music that tells the stories of love, happiness, heartbreak, pain and life experiences. She has powerful vocals, impeccable stage presence and engages with her audience from the time she steps on stage until the last note is played. Her shows are pure energy, and at the same time, raw emotion. Tullie’s love of people inspires and energizes her. While on tour she has headlined several Blues festivals as well as shared the stage with B.B. King, Taj Mahal, Paul Thorn, Bonnie Raitt, Tab Benoit, Jimmy Thackery, Coco Montoya, Ruthie Foster, Jimbo Mathus, Carolyn Wonderland, Cedric Burnside, Samantha Fish, Leo Bud Welch, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, Henry “Gip” Gipson, George Brock among many other talented artists.
Tullie & her band are a power punch that leaves you wanting more. Get “Tullie-ized”!
For more info or to purchase tickets, go to blueridgecommunitytheater.com/live-music-is-better

Holiday Show & Sale
2019-11-16 18:00 - 21:00 | 420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
Opening Reception on November 16th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Come shop for that creative and unique holiday gift. We will have hundreds of items for sale, all hand-made from one of our member artists. So whether its jewelry, pottery, painting or anything in between, we have what you need to get your holiday shopping done. Gift Certificates are available
The Holiday Show and Sale will be open Tuesday’s through Sunday’s from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through January 4th.

Treo Toys for Tots
2019-11-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Treo, 588 E. Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
Thursday, November 21, is Toys for Tots Nite at Treo, a Lake Blue Ridge Civic Association Corporate Sponsor. Bring a toy and have a great meal! Recommended minimum value $15 UNWRAPPED toy. No clothing or food stuff please.
Biggest needs – items for older children – 13-17 years of age.
Toys for Tots will receive a percentage of the evenings proceeds. Reservations are encouraged – call 706-946-5200. Visit Treo’s website at www.treoblueridge.com

A Community Thanksgiving, Come Share A Thanksgiving Meal
2019-11-28 12:00 - 16:00 | 360 Rebel Circle, 360 Rebel Circle, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
Smoked Turkey with all the Fixins’
No charge for meals – Donations welcome but not required
Take-out meals available for home bound and working folks.
Grownups relax after dinner while children enjoy Children’s Craft Activities
Browse donated items and place your bid in our Silent Auction
Come enjoy and/or perhaps perform in the Music Medley”Open Mic”
Community Thanksgiving Open Table is sponsored by the Good Samaritans of Fannin County
an inter-denominational association of area churches raising benevolent funds for your Fannin County neighbors in need.

A Colonial Christmas at INOLA
2019-11-29, 2019-11-30 | Inola Blue Ridge, 9265 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
During Christmas garlands of ivy, laurel and mistletoe grace the elegant colonial buildings of Inola. In the evening candles burn casting a glow on smiling faces. Decorations are simple and refined, yet elegant befitting a colonial Christmas.
Festivities will include strolling carolers, concerts of traditional and contemporary holiday music, carriage rides, and the Arrival of the Yule Log. For the children Santa will listen intently to their wishes, cookies and hot chocolate will be devoured, apples bobbed for, and holiday crafts created. In honor of the Thomas Jones, who built the village, we will serve his signature ambrosia, a treat he made for his guests at Christmas. This is a family event, one that involves local area musicians and organizations. Talented instrumentalists and coral groups will present concerts in the Hopewell Chapel and other locations.

More details to come, regarding hours and other festivities. For more information, CLICK HERE

Light up Blue Ridge
2019-11-30 10:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Blue Ridge City Park, 241 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513
Light Up Blue Ridge is always the
Saturday after Thanksgiving
Blue Friday is November 29, 2019
Light Up is November 30, 2019
The GREAT TREE is back! It is 27 foot tall, a sight that will WOW children and adults alike. Friday is BLUE Friday, when all merchants will be offering discounts and the downtown area will be filled with live entertainment throughout the day. A full day of fun begins on Saturday when Santa arrives on the train approximately 11:00 a.m. Santa will be in the park from 12:30 to 4:40 p.m. for visits with the kids. Parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. with lighting of the Great Tree at 7 p.m.
The day of Blue Friday and Light Up Blue Ridge will be full of strolling Christmas characters, food vendors and entertainment in the park.
Friday evening, November 29th (Blue Friday) you are encouraged to join us for town wide caroling starting at 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 30th and every Saturday in December through December 15th you will find strolling Christmas characters and entertainment around town and in the park.
Saturday, November 30th parade will start at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to be part of the parade and we are hoping you will add lights to your float.
Great Tree lighting will be at 7 p.m.
This year we are honored to have the 2016 Miss America winner, Betty Cantrell to sing “O Holy Night” at the lighting of the tree. Great time for the whole family.
For more info, CLICK HERE

Christmas Tour of Homes
2019-12-08 | 101 Fannin Industrial Park, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
Back by Popular Demand the Christmas Tour of Homes benefiting Fannin County Family Connection. Save the Date! Mark your calendars to check back for all the details.
Participants will receive a map to tour fabulous homes throughout Fannin County. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/FanninCountyFamilyConnection

Live Music is Better: Georgia Spiritual Ensemble
2019-12-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Blue Ridge Community Theater, 2591 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
Ticket cost $35

The Georgia Spiritual Ensemble sings traditional and arranged choral and solo spirituals that have been popularized throughout the twentieth century. Because of the strong musical legacy the spiritual possesses and the horrific conditions under which it “sprang” into existence, it continues to maintain its original haunting quality and its uncanny beauty and dignity.

For more info or to purchase tickets, go to blueridgecommunitytheater.com/live-music-is-better

New Year's Eve Midnight Train
2019-12-31 22:00 - 23:59 | 241 Depot St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Welcome in the New Year on the special New Year’s Eve Train.
This wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres train departs Blue Ridge at 10:00 pm on New Year’s Eve and returns approximately 12:30 am on New Year’s Day.
This event is strictly a 21+ event.
$86 per person or $162 per couple
Click here for tickets

LBRCA Board Meeting
2020-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Fillmore South, 5425 Appalachian Hwy, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
LBRCA members are welcome to attend our Board Meetings, usually held the third Friday of each month at 10:00 am. Location is usually at The Fillmore South (Above North Georgia Physical Therapy, 5425 Appalachian Hwy in Blue Ridge)

TVA Open House for Proposed Transmission Project
2020-01-30 15:00 - 19:00 | Fannin County Senior Life Service Center, 440 W. First Street, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
TVA will hold an open house for public input on plans for a proposed transmission project in the Blue Ridge area. The proposed project consists of from 4 to 5 miles of new, single-circuit transmission line, which would allow for growth and provide more reliable power for the area. TVA representatives will be available at the open house to provide information, answer questions and receive comments about the project. Large maps showing the alternative locations will be available.
Thursday, Jan. 30
3:00-7:00 p.m.
Fannin County Senior Life Service Center
440 W. First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
If you cannot attend the open house but have questions or comments, please contact Rob Nidiffer at (800)362-4355 or newtransline@tva.gov no later than March 2, 2020.
For more info, go to www.tva.com/power/projects

LBRCA Board Meeting
2020-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Fillmore South, 5425 Appalachian Hwy, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
LBRCA members are welcome to attend our Board Meetings, usually held the third Friday of each month at 10:00 am. Location TBD. If you are interested in attending, email info@lbrca.org

Fire and Ice Chili Cook Off Festival
2020-02-15 11:00 - 17:00 | 241 Depot St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
10th Annual Fire & Ice Chili Cook Off February 15, 2020 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, 790 Block of East Main St & Downtown City Park. Cook-Off will happen come rain, snow or shine so see you on Saturday. Mark your calendars for live music, ice sculptures and amazing chili! Buy a $10 Tasting Card to sample the competition and vote for the People™s Choice Award. Featuring Live Music and entertainment from the Blue Ridge Community Theater actors. An amazing display of individual and unique ice sculptures from the award winning, National Ice Carving Champion Rock on Ice including several ice carving demonstrations.
For more info, CLICK HERE

Dry Dock February Bingo Night
2020-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Fillmore South, 5425 Appalachian Hwy, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
Bingo Night! Social hour starts at 6:00 and Trivia starts at 6:30. Come see your LBRCA friends and neighbors! Bring your own beverage and a dish to share.

Bringin' the Blues to Blue Ridge
2020-02-22 18:00 - 22:00 | Mercier Orchards, 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, GA, 30513, United States
9th Annual Event Bringin’ the Blues to Blue Ridge. Go ahead and mark your calendar and check back later for more details!
The event this year will be hosted at Mercier Orchards on February 22, 2020. Tickets will be available for sale at three locations in town: United Community Bank in Blue Ridge, South State Bank, Fannin County Chamber of Commerce. A music event benefiting Snack in a Backpack. Great Food, Fun, Auction, Door Prizes.
For more info, CLICK HERE
