Summer Fun
Concerts, festivals, rodeos, and more in North Georgia and North Carolina
By Collin Kelley
If you’re headed to the North Georgia
Mountains in June, there are plenty
of events and activities to keep you
entertained along with the usual hiking,
paddling, and scenic views.
Check out these events:
Travis Tritt
The country star will perform at the
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in
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Hiawassee on Saturday, June 10, at 7
p.m. Get tickets and more information at
georgiamountainfairgrounds.com.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Wine & Jazz Festival
Head to Ellijay on Saturday, June 24,
for this day-long event (11 a.m. to 9
p.m.) featuring music, food, fine art, and
wine from regional vineyards. The cost
is $70 per person. Get more details at
gilmerchamber. com.
Mountain Top Rodeo
The 34th annual rodeo is set for June
9-10 starting in Dahlonega. There will be
steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing,
bull riding and more. Tickets are $20 for
adults and $ 10 for kids, Get more info at
mountaintoprodeo.com.
Authentic Unlimited
Slip over the border to Franklin, NC,
to see the bluegrass band perform
Friday, June 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the
Smoky Mountain Center for the
Performing Arts. Get tickets and details at
smokymountainarts.com.
Gazers of the Galaxy
Ascend Georgia’s highest peak, Brasstown
Bald, on Saturday, June 24, at 8:30 p.m. to
get closer to the stars! Expert astronomers
will be on hand to guide visitors on a
tour of the night sky. Find out more at
exploregeorgia. com.
Thunder in the Smokies
The oldest and largest motorcycle rally in
the southeast takes place in Maggie Valley
NC from June 30 — July 2. There will be
music, games, and rides on the Blue Ridge
Parkway. Visit handlebarcorral.com for
more.
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