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IT'S TIME TO SCHEDULE SOME HOLIDAY FUN!
Spending time in the mountains is ALWAYS a great idea—but doing so during the holidays is truly magical! Below is a list of our favorite events happening across north Georgia and southern North Carolina. Which one is your favorite?
ANDREWS, NC
SMALL TOWN, BRIGHT LIGHTS CHRISTMAS PARADE
Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Starting at a new route this year, this annual event gathers community businesses and residents on a night of celebration. Bring your best candy-catching container and your Wish List—we hear the Big Man himself will be there!
No tickets or reservations are required; free admission.
BLAIRSVILLE, GA
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Paradise Hills Cabin-Spa-Winery
366 Paradise Road, Blairsville, GA 30512, (706) 745-7483
Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 12pm to 6pm
Join them for their annual Cookie Contest, an Ugly Sweater Contest, wine glass painting ($15/person), and selfies with Buddy the Elf. Includes musical guest Stephen Busie. Fun for the entire family!
No tickets or reservations are required; free except for the glass painting.
VOGEL STATE PARK'S 20TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA 30512
Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 4pm to 7pm
Join in this annual tradition and enjoy hot chocolate & cider, children’s crafts, a bonfire, music, Santa, and of course the lighting of the Christmas tree. Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped gift for kids 12 and under to donate to the Sheriff’s Department (please no toy guns or knives).
No tickets or reservations are required; free admission.
GRANDADDY MIMM'S DISTILLERY NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
Grandaddy Mimm's Moonshine Distillery
112 Wellborn Street, Blairsville, GA, 30512, (706) 781-1829
Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 6:pm to Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 12:30am
Come ring in the New Year with your friends and family at this all-out event unlike any they’ve ever held! Indoor and outdoor events, live music, great food from Jim’s Smokin Que, fire pits, and a barrel drop at midnight. Experience the best of Blairsville under one roof!
No tickets or reservations are required; free admission.
NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH
Paradise Hills Cabins-Spa-Winery
366 Paradise Road Blairsville, GA 30512, (706) 745-7483
December 31, 2022 | 2pm to 6pm
Enjoy live music by Chris Carpenter, heavy appetizers, sparkling wine toast, and holiday swag for every guest. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Kick off the new year at 6pm with a toast!
Tickets are $65 per person.
BLUE RIDGE, GA
ELF THE MUSICAL - Rated G
Blue Ridge Community Theater
2591 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513, (706) 632-9191
December 8 - 11, 2022 | Thursday - Saturday at 7:30pm | Sunday at 2pm
Ready to become your family’s new annual tradition, the musical is based on the 2003 movie, Elf starring Will Farrell.
Tickets are required. Special Family Pricing: An adult ticket is 1/2 price when accompanied by a child's ticket purchased for $10. One adult and one child is $25 total.
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 2022
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513, (706) 632-8724
December 10 - 23, 2022 | Hours Vary
All aboard the Holiday Express for a one-hour train ride where riders enjoy the sights, listen to holiday music, and hear the story, “The Night Before Christmas," all while enjoying a hot chocolate or other snacks which are for sale inside the concession car.
Tickets required.
HOLIDAY SHOW & SALE
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (The Art Center)
420 West Main Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513, (706) 632-2144
December 6 - 17, 2022 | 10am to 6pm
Do the holidays “handmade-style” by shopping at this popular annual event. Local and regional artists offer handcrafted items for sale, all made by the Center’s member artists. Items include paintings, pottery, jewelry, and everything in between.
No tickets or reservations are required; free admission.
ELLIJAY, GA
ATLANTA POPS ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT
Victory Christian Center
208 Victory Circle, Ellijay, GA 30540, (706) 636-6161
Sunday, December 11, 2022 | 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Irish singer, Chloë Agnew and the Gilmer Schools Combined Chorus lend vocals to the esteemed Atlanta Pops Orchestra.
Tickets required; general admission tickets are the only remaining ticket level left so get your tickets soon! Gilmer Arts patrons receive a 10% discount.
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
Gilmer Arts Playhouse
207 Dalton Street, Ellijay, GA, 30540, (706) 635-5626
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | Doors open at 7pm
Hot hors d’oeuvres, party drinks, and amazing live music plus keepsake party favors for all who attend!
HAYESVILLE, NC
JINGLE JAM - Hosted by Village Church
The Peacock Performing Arts Center
301 Church Street Hayesville, NC 28904, (828) 389-2787
Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 4pm & 7pm
Sunday, December 11, 2022 | 2:30pm & 6pm
A whole lot of Christmas fun designed for K-5th graders and their families, this annual event offers games, entertainment, and high energy just in time for the holidays!
Free tickets are required.
HELEN, GA
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
Downtown Helen, GA
Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 9am
Come and see a true Christmas town come to life with this annual event for the entire family! Get their early for the best parking, then line Main Street and get ready to see a parade of floats, holiday decorations, and the big man himself, Santa!
No tickets or reservations are required; free admission.
HIAWASSEE, GA
MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTS
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Friday, December 23, 2022 | 6pm to 9pm
A treat for the entire family, this annual event is set along the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge. Come and see the fairgrounds transformed into a magical holiday light show with special Christmas music, arts and crafts vendors, holiday food, hot cocoa, and photos with Santa!
No tickets or reservations are required; tickets are $7/person (available on the website).
NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, GA 30546
December 31, 2022 | 8:30pm to Midnight
Come for the car show beginning at 5pm, then concessions at 5:30pm (BBQ, hot chocolate, hot dogs), and fireworks beginning at 8:30pm.
No tickets or reservations are required; admission is free.
JASPER, GA
DRIVE-THRU LIVE NATIVITY & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Shiloh Baptist Church
3681 Highway 515 S, Jasper, GA 30143, (706) 253-1190
Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 7pm to 8:30pm
Sunday, December 11, 2022 | 7pm to 8:30pm
This free drive-thru event celebrates Christmas with a live nativity scene, celebrating the birth of Jesus. Load up the family and enjoy the Christmas lights as well—this is a one-of-a-kind experience.
No tickets or reservations are required; free admission.
YOUNG HARRIS, GA
LET IT SNOW!
Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College
Dobbs McEachern Rd, Young Harris, GA 30582
Friday, December 9, 2022 | 7pm to 8pm
This family-friendly event features animation and full-dome visuals set to classic Christmas music.
Tickets are required and range from $0 to $5/person.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
6321 Hwy 76, Young Harris, GA 30582, (706) 379-9900
Saturday, December 17, 2022 | Seatings are available from 8:45am to 10:45am
Make your reservations for breakfast with Santa and share with him your Christmas wish list! Great fun for the kids and parents alike!
Reservations are required. Adults eat for $19.95/person, children ages 12-6 eat for $9.95/person, and kids 5 and under eat for free.
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER AT THE OAKS
The Oaks Lakeside Kitchen
3499 US-76, Young Harris, GA 30582, (706) 896-4141
Saturday, December 24, 2022 | 5pm to 9pm
Located at The Ridges Resort, The Oaks offers an approachable American menu of artfully-plated dishes set against the backdrop of Lake Chatuge.
Reservations are required.
CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET 2022
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
6321 Hwy 76, Young Harris, GA 30582, (706) 379-9900
Sunday, December 25, 2022 | Seatings are available between 12pm to 5pm
If you’re tired of cooking and want to indulge in some topnotch dining, the annual Christmas Buffet can’t be beat! This is fine dining but buffet style offering gourmet salads, a carving station with several meat options, a seafood bar, a hot bar with classic Christmas sides taken to a whole new level, and more desserts than you can shake a spoon at!
Reservations are required. Adults eat for $55.95/person, children ages 12 – 6 eat for $29.95/person, and kids 5 and under eat for $10.95/person.
2023 NYE GALA, AN ENCHANTED FOREST THEME
Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa
6321 Hwy 76, Young Harris, GA 30582, (706) 379-9900
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | Open Bar at 7:30pm | Gourmet Dinner Buffet 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Featuring music and dancing throughout the evening plus a gourmet buffet fit for kings and queens.
Reservations are required; no jeans; formal attire however no tie is required.
DINNER BUFFET & OPEN BAR: $325/couple and includes tax and gratuities
NYE GUEST ROOM PACKAGE: $679/couple and includes champagne & chocolates in your room, our gourmet NYE dinner buffet, open bar, dancing, overnight accommodations, breakfast buffet January 1st (includes Bloody Marys and Mimosas), and all taxes & resort fees. Inquire about upgraded rooms.
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