Blake Shelton in Concert

  • June 29, 2010
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Don’t miss country music artist Blake Shelton in concert at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on July 16, 2010.

Blake Shelton moved to Nashville in 1994 right out of high school with hopes of becoming a country music star. In a dream come true, his debut single, “Austin”, reached #1 on the billboard charts and stayed there for 5 weeks. He has since enjoyed the success of several gold albums, while his latest project is a 6 song album titled Hillbilly Bone, whose title track is accompanied by fellow country star Trace Adkins and is seeing the fastest rising release of Blake’s career.

Tickets go on sale June 4, with prices of $35 and $45 depending on preferred seating. The concert will be held at the air conditioned indoor Anderson Music Hall at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Georgia and is sure to be a great performance!

1311 Music Hall Road
Hiawassee, Georgia 30546

Get directions at Bing Maps

Ray Stevens at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

  • June 23, 2010
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Start your Independence Day weekend out with Ray Stevens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Ray Stevens is an award winning singer, songwriter and recording artist who is known for some of his songs like “The Streak”, “Everything is Beautiful” and “It’s Me Again Margaret” just to name a few. He will be performing on July 3, 2010, at 7 PM at Anderson Hall. Tickets are $40 and $30 with a $2 handling fee.

End your weekend with a bang at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds with a spectacular fireworks extravaganza on July 4, 2010.

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds is home to many great events and concerts and is located in Hiawassee at:

1311 Music Hall Road
Hiawassee, Georgia 30546

Blairsville Scottish Festival 2010

  • June 7, 2010
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Highland GamesThe Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games kick off on Friday, June 11, 2010 with the Kilted Golf Classic at the Butternut Creek Golf Course. Registration for the golf tournament begins Friday at 8 AM. Continue the celebration Friday evening with a Ceilidh Dinner – a buffet dinner, entertainment, and fellowship being held at the First United Methodist Church – Methodist Activities Center. The dinner is from 7 – 9 PM and seating is limited so get your tickets now!

Saturday, June 12, 2010 begins a whole day of fun and games at Meeks Park on Highway 515 in Blairsville. Gates open at 8 AM and games and other events begin at 9 AM. The opening ceremony will be held at 12 noon on the main field and events will continue throughout the day until 5 PM. The evening will end with a special concert by Barleyjuice beginning at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the concert are just $5 each for adults, children under 12 are FREE.

The festival and games continue at Meeks Park on Sunday, June 13, 2010. Gates open at 8 AM and a Worship service followed by Kirkin’ of the Tartans will begin at 9 AM. All athletics and other events will start at 10 AM. Closing ceremonies start at 3 PM and the festival closes at 5 PM.

Tickets are:
Adults $10 per day or $15 for 2 days
Children 12 & under free

There will be something for everyone so bring the whole family and have a great Scottish weekend!

The festival is being hosted by the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce. Please contact them at 706-745-5789 or toll free 877-745-5789 for more details and information.