As spring is sprung and the irresistible romantic fancies of young men and women turn to thoughts of frolicking 2,185.9 miles through the forest, we know it’s time for Dahlonega, Georgia’s, Trail Fest 2013. Trail Fest celebrates the passing of winter and the reemergence of …
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February’s Events in North Georgia
There is about a zero chance of February being a bleak, wintery month if you’re willing to get outside and head to one of the fabulous state parks in North Georgia. If you can’t talk a friend into going with you, come anyway. You’ll meet …
Winter & Wine in Sautee Nacoochee
When you read the words “Sautee Nacoochee,” what comes to mind? 1) The ancient native-American phrase, “If we build an Alpine village, they will come.” 2) Simmering a romantic dinner with your significant other. 3) One of the country’s finest pottery museums. 4) The coolest place …
Results from Hawgin on Lake Lanier
The Gainesville Jaycees held their inaugural “Hawgin’ on Lanier” BBQ cook off and family fun day, Saturday, November 10th at Laurel Park on Lake Lanier. Grasshopper, the humble ninja, and I got a late start and didn’t arrive until after 2 PM. The cooking was …
Hawgin on Lake Lanier
The Gainesville Jaycees are proud to present “Hawgin’ on Lanier” on Saturday, November 10th at Lake Lanier’s Laurel Park. This inagural ”Hawgin’ on Lanier” is a sanctioned KCBS and GBC State Championship BBQ Competition. You know that means outstanding barbecue competition, but there will also be: music …
Chicken Wings? From Buffalo? Really?
Associating Buffalo with BBQ wings is like pretending Las Vegas is the home of bluegrass or that Debutante Cotillions first began in Newark. The truth is if you don’t have a Southern accent, you cannot do BBQ. Case closed. Yes, I know. “Buffalo wings” (pronounced “wangs” …
Fall in GA: Moonshine, Pumpkins & BBQ
Snowed yesterday in Denver. New England is bracing for another “Perfect Storm” caused by Hurricane Sandy. Winter will take its first whack at us on Sunday. There’s only one way to prepare … PARTY!!! Last weekend we had Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega. That’s like …
2012 Gold Rush Days Photographs
This past weekend we had perfect weather in the perfect place for the perfect fall festival — Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega. OK, so it was hard to find a place to park, but if you’ve ever lived in Manhattan you know the solution: buy …
Dahlonega’s Gold Rush Days — October 20th & 21st
Gold Rush Days returns to Dahlonega the third full weekend in October each year. This year, Gold Rush is October 20th & 21st. Fall colors are peaking nearby … so the journey will be as delightful as the destination. I don’t want to tell you …
Take the High Road to Stone Mtn Highland Games
Aye! This is the weekend you’ve been waiting for! Yes, it’s time to watch men toss cabers at the 40th Annual Stone Mountain Highland Games! Even if you’ve never heard the music of the Whistlebinkies or given your lassie a claddagh ring, you cannot help but enjoy …