It’s the start of football season! Here is a game day appetizer that is a fan favorite! Ingredients 1 jar (32 ounces) whole dill pickles 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal 2 tablespoons garlic salt 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon pepper Oil […]
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55TH ANNUAL SORGHUM FESTIVAL Georgia’s official Sorghum Festival is one of the longest-running festivals in north Georgia. A parade kicks off the event. Bluegrass music, cloggers, plus many other forms of entertainment add to this event which features a variety of artists and craftsmen who sell handmade goods. Sorghum is the 3rd most popular cereal […]
Read More »Gold Rush Days Festival
Gold Rush Days are always held the third full weekend in October. It is a time for thousands to come and see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega’s 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event. […]
Read More »Blue Ridge Mountains Marching Band Festival
More than 2,000 marching band members from nearly two dozen high school bands are expected to participate. Bands will range in size from approximately 40 members to more than 150 members. All bands will perform on the Fannin County High School football field. Olympic-style judging Large stadium with plenty of seating and room for overflow […]
Read More »Annual Sorghum Festival
55TH ANNUAL SORGHUM FESTIVAL – OCTOBER 12TH & 13TH AND OCTOBER 20TH & 21ST – 2024 Georgia’s official Sorghum Festival is one of the longest-running festivals in north Georgia. A parade kicks off the event. Bluegrass music, cloggers, plus many other forms of entertainment add to this event which features a variety of artists and […]
Read More »Slow cooker tacos
Ingredients 1 (3 pound) pork shoulder roast 1 cup water 1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles Directions Step 1 Place pork roast in the bottom of a slow cooker. Step 2 Mix water and taco seasoning together in a separate bowl and pour over pork; add green […]
Read More »Homeward bound pet of the week: Sully
Sully, the 100% Basset boy. What a fun personality. He’s a people lover for sure….borders on being velcro-ish (in a good way)! What dog lover doesn’t want their dog with them all the time? He’s a senior boy looking for a retirement home; only in terms of a forever home. He’s not ready for a […]
Read More »Annual Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Festival
13TH ANNUAL BLUE RIDGE BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL Saturday, September 21st, 2024 GATES WILL OPEN AT 11:30 AM Downtown Blue Ridge sets the stage as a fantastic backdrop and venue location for a perfect early fall event. The leaves change with cooler days and crisp evenings inviting outdoor activities! The sounds of Blues music and […]
Read More »Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
A perfect, easy dinner for busy back-to-school weeknights. Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons butter 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 (10 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough 2 cups water, or as needed to cover Directions Step 1 Place chicken, condensed soup, onion, […]
Read More »Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang and Ford Show
51st Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang and Ford Show Happening on Saturday, September 28th, 2024From 9:00am to 4:00pm Check out all the hottest Mustangs! September 28th 9am-4pm Spectator admission – $10 per adult- Kids 12 & Under FREE Fall is a perfect time to be in the mountains and it’s also a perfect time to drool […]
Read More »Annual Cartecay Vineyards Crush Festival
It’s the Event of the Year with Grape Stomping, Live Music, Wine Tastings, Vineyard Tours, Arts & Crafts Vendors and Souvenir Wine Glass! Saturday Events: — Cost: $30.00 Pre-Sale, $35.00 Day of Event — Includes Grape Stomping, Live Music, Wine Tastings, Vineyard Tours and Souvenir Wine Glass .— Live Music Saturday: 11:45 to 2:45 Crystal […]
Read More »Ridge Jam – Mountain Music From Our Roots
FIRST ANNUAL RIDGE JAM Mountain Music, From our Roots Bring a Chair / Rain or Shine Gates open at 10 am Live music Bounce House Food Trucks ATM on Site Opening act: Mineral Bluff Revue & Appalachian Smoke at 11 a.m. Authentic Unlimited Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out Junior Sisk Band Retro 78 When: […]
Read More »Contemporary Southern & Folk Art Exhibit
Contemporary Southern & Folk Art Exhibit August 31 – October 13, 2024 Back by popular demand… Celebrate the intriguing and unique works of Contemporary Southern and Folk Art from various regional artists during this year’s exhibit, Contemporary Southern & Folk Art Exhibit inside the Richard Low Evans Gallery at the Art Center.Please join us as […]
Read More »Yoga on the Farm
The Folk Collaborative Presents Yoga on the Farm Sunday, August 11 – 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 s.m. $15.00 at the door *All Levels When: AUGUST 11, 2024 9:45 AM –10:45 AM Where: 2984 Mobile Rd. McCaysville, GA 30555
Read More »Homeward bound pet of the week: Huxley
If you’re looking for a best friend that you can laugh with, you should meet Huxley! This boy came to us and made a soft landing by going to a foster home where he could decompress and learn what it’s like to live in a home with a cat and another dog. He aced it! […]
Read More »Homemade sloppy joes
An easy recipe for back to school! Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more if needed ½ onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic 2 pounds lean ground beef ½ cup Mexican-style hot tomato sauce (such as El Pato Salsa de Chile Fresco®) ½ cup ketchup 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons mustard […]
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