Monthly Archives: August 2013

Autumn Colors, Events and Outdoor Activities Cover the Mountains of North Georgia

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The mountains of North Georgia are beautiful year round, but Fall foliage season has got to be the most spectacular, when the high color of the leaves and the crisp temperatures combine to bring out the best the area has to offer.  Along with a spectacle of autumn colors comes an abundance of outdoor activities and festivals.  It’s the perfect time for hiking, horseback riding, zip lining, biking, canoeing, or carriage rides through a picturesque valley. Or, if you prefer the arts, there’s always local art within reach. If you want to explore the thriving wineries of the region, the wet weather this season has pushed … Continue reading →

5th Annual Folk Pottery Show and Sale Marks the End of Summer

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Behind each unique piece of folk pottery thrown then fired in a North Georgia mountain kiln is a story and a family name to go along with it. Probably the most noted name in Northeast Georgia Mountain pottery is the Meaders family of White County, known for their famous and highly sought after face jugs. The story goes that the jug was created as a crockery jar with a side handle and a scary face to keep children out of the corn whisky. Today, face jugs have become internationally known as a distinctive feature of Northeast Georgia pottery.  Over two hundred years … Continue reading →

Stomp the Grapes at Crush Fest August 31, 2013

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The harvest of the grapes will be celebrated Italian style at the 4th Annual Crush Fest on the grounds of Yonah Mountain Vineyards, Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 7:00PM.  This is the Georgia Mountain Wine Country’s premier event with a turnout of 3,000 expected for the start of this Labor Day weekend’s festivities. A new wine tasting room is under construction on the vineyard property and festival goers will get a peek at what’s in store for them at Yonah Mountain Vineyards this coming season.   Take a ride in a horse drawn wagon around the 197 acre farm … Continue reading →