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EVENTS Calendar
SEPTEMBER * Compiled by Pamela A. Keene
Riverfest gives back to Cherokee County children
and families
The 40th Annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will
be held Sept. 28-29 at Etowah River Park in Canton. The event is
sponsored by the Service League of Cherokee County, which
gives back to the community in many ways. For example, the
group provides eyeglasses to youngsters and assists Cherokee
County families in need with utility bills.
" Our community support is made possible through
Riverfest, our major fundraising event of the year, " says
Savannah Holcomb, publicity chair for the 100-member
volunteer women's organization. " For our
members, it's a joy to be able to give back to
our neighbors. "
The festival features more than 175 arts
and crafts vendors, food trucks, entertainment,
children's activities, the Lions Club train and a
petting zoo.
Last year, the Service League of Cherokee
County invested more than $105,000 in the
children of the county.
" Members donate countless hours to
make each year's Riverfest successful. However,
Please call or check event websites to ensure that these events are taking place before you go.
■ North Georgia
Members Show, through Oct. 11, Currahee
Artists Guild, Currahee. Works on display include
watercolors, oil paintings, acrylics, pastel
paintings and ceramic art. (706) 886-6138.
bit.ly/fbcartg.
Moonshine Runners, through Nov. 3, Savoy
Automobile Museum, Cartersville. See cars and
trucks modified for power, speed and stability to
transport illegal liquor during prohibition.
(770) 416-1500. savoymuseum.org.
U-Pick Apples, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 7-8, 14-15,
21-22, 28-29, Red Apple Barn, Ellijay. Pick apples,
pumpkins and flowers, plus play games and
have a picnic beside the creek. (706) 635-5898.
redapplebarn.com.
Contemporary Southern & Folk Art Exhibit,
Aug. 31-Oct. 13, The Art Center, Blue Ridge.
Southern-inspired works by regional artists
include turned wood, pottery, paintings,
abstract art, mixed media, collages and folk art.
(706) 632-2144. blueridgearts.net.
Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens,
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Sept. 5, 12, 26, Oct. 3, Hamilton Gardens at
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee.
Enjoy acoustic music and a mountain sunset,
plus food court, wine. (706) 896-4191.
bit.ly/gamtnfg.
Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival,
Sept. 7, Lake Lanier Olympic Park, Gainesville.
Colorful Chinese-inspired 10- and 20-seat boats
compete, plus cultural activities and cuisine
from around the globe. (678) 316-5031.
bit.ly/drgbtatl.
" Exit Laughing, " Sept. 13-15, 20-22, 27-29, Tater
Patch Players Theater, Jasper. Comedy about
lifelong friends who play one last bridge game
after the funeral of their fourth player, not
expecting what happens next. (706) 253-2800.
taterpatchplayers.org.
An Evening with Emmylou Harris, Sept. 14,
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. The
winner of 14 GRAMMY Awards and a Billboard
Century Award sings hits that span her 40-year
career. (706) 896-4191. bit.ly/gamtnfg.
Big Red Apple Festival, Sept. 21, North Main
Street, Cornelia. Entertainment, train rides, arts
and crafts, food, kids' zone, cornhole games,
ax-throwing and more. (706) 778-8585, ext. 209.
discovercornelia.com.
Southeastern Mounted Drill Team
Association Competition, Sept. 22-24, Rabun
Arena, Tiger. Equestrian teams compete in drill
routines choreographed to music.
(706) 248-7508. semdta.org/home.
" The Play That Goes Wrong, " Sept. 27-29,
Oct. 4-6, Elbert Theatre, Elberton. This comedic
play within a play follows a theater production
of a mystery with a " corpse " that can't play dead,
an unconscious leading lady and actors who trip
over everything, including their lines.
(706) 213-3109. elberttheatre.org.
51st Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang
and Ford Show, Sept. 28, Georgia Mountain
Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. Mustang cars will be
displayed throughout the fairgrounds and on
the banks of Lake Chatuge. (706) 896-4191.
bit.ly/gamtnfg.
Harvest Festival, Sept. 28, Blue Ridge
Methodist Church, Blue Ridge. Carnival games,
car cruise-in, food drive, cake walk, health
we couldn't be successful without the
people of Cherokee County who attend
each year and our wonderful
sponsors. They make it all possible, "
Holcomb says.
For more information, visit
bit.ly/slccrivfst.
-Pamela A. Keene
HOLCOMB CREATIVE CO.
HOLCOMB CREATIVE CO.

http://bit.ly/slccrivfst http://www.discovercornelia.com http://bit.ly/gamtnfg http://bit.ly/fbcartg http://www.semdta.org/home http://bit.ly/drgbtatl http://www.savoymuseum.org http://www.elberttheatre.org http://www.redapplebarn.com http://www.taterpatchplayers.org http://bit.ly/gamtnfg http://bit.ly/gamtnfg http://www.blueridgearts.net

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