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April 25, 2008 through April 27, 2008
Home and Garden Expo
Aquatic Center in Clarkesville, Ga.

See and talk with more then 90 exhibitors including builders, remodelers, subcontractos and other building industry professionals.
706-754-7371

May 3, 2008 through May 3, 2008
Alto Spring Fling Parade & Festival
Alto

Parade begins at 10:00 am. Festivities throughout the day. Lots of crafts, great food, music, children's activities, tractor contest, old car contest, and more!
706-778-8035

May 17, 2008 through May 17, 2008
Mountain Laurel Festival
Clarkesville

The oldest mountain festival in Georgia. Parade, arts, crafts, food, and entertainment.
706-754-4216

June 7, 2008 through June 7, 2008
2008 Spring Tour of Homes
Habersham County

10:00 am to 4:00 pm. $15.00 per ticket, includes tour and boxed lunch. Sponsored by Demorest Women's Club.
706-778-8901

July 4, 2008 through July 4, 2008
Fourth Of July Celebration & Parade
Downtown Demorest

Each year the city hosts a parade, arts and craft's booths, entertainment and a fireworks display.
(706)-778-4202

July 20, 2008 through July 20, 2008
Glen-Ella Springs Annual Tomato Festival
Downtown Demorest

See and taste different varieties of heirloom tomatoes. Purchase tomato sandwiches, fried green tomatoes and other delights. Local artists will display tomato and vegetable themed paintings and pottery. Admission fee - $5.00 per person for daytime activities. Additional Events include: ~ Tomato Pie Contest ~ Twilight Sunday Supper -- $30.00 per person by reservation only. Call 706-754-7295. ~ Tomato Festival Overnight Package will be available; contact Glen-Ella Springs for details.
706-754-7295 or
info@glenella.com

August 1, 2008 through August 2, 2008
Big E Festival
Loudermilk Boarding House Museum, 271 Foreacre St., Cornelia.

The festival will feature barbecue, boiled peanuts, live Elvis impersonators, peanut butter and banana sandwiches, Moon Pies, roasted peanuts, snowballs, tours of Everything Elvis, cold drinks, door prizes, Elvis trivia, raffles, Elvis auction and much more. Cash awards and prizes for Best Elvis. Museum opens at 10 a.m. Competition starts at 11 a.m. and ends when Elvis leaves the building. Bring the whole family and lawn chairs.
706-778-4654 or 706-778-2001

August 15, 2008 through August 17, 2008
Northeast Georgia Antique Car Show
Habersham County Fairgrounds, Toccoa Highway, Clarkesville.

Sixty-five vehicle classes with more than 250 trophies awarded.
706-754-3987

September 5, 2008 through September 13, 2008
Chattahoochee Mountain Fair
Habersham County Fairgrounds

Arts, Crafts, Rides, Food Vendors, Nightly Entertainment, Miss Chattachoochee Mt. Pageant.
706-499-5681

September 6, 2008 through September 6, 2008
Apple Basket Derby
Downtown Cornelia

Come to downtown Cornelia and enter your derby car for a race down Hodges Street. Teaming up with our local “cruise-in” the 3rd annual derby race is a sight to see. For rules and regulations on this fast paced event contact:
706-778-7875 or
bht@corneliageorgia.org

October 4, 2008 through October 4, 2008
Cornelia Big Red Apple Festival
Downtown Cornelia

Come celebrate our history at the annual Big Red Apple Festival in downtown Cornelia. Enjoy arts, crafts, and great entertainment throughout the day.
706-778-7875

October 25, 2008 through October 25, 2008
Batesville Annual Historic Celebration (Batesville Days)
Downtown Cornelia

10:00am to 4:00pm. Held at Sunburst Stables, located 1 mile South of the Batesville Fire Station on Rt. 255. Mountain music, BBQ, Turkey Shoot, Cake Walk, Horse & Buggy Rides, Wood Carving, Blacksmithing, Corn Shuck Dolls, Fol & Fine Art, Pottery, Quilt Raffle, Wool Spinning, Chain Saw Carving, Children's Activities. Proceeds to benefit Batesville Volunteer Fire Department.
706-778-4654

November 15, 2008 through November 16, 2008
Habersham Holiday Bazaar
Old Clarkesville Mill Ballroom

Indoor arts, crafts and holiday gift items sponsored by the Habersham Chamber of Commerce.
706-778-4654

December 6, 2008 through December 6, 2008
Habersham County Christmas Parade
Old Clarkesville Mill Ballroom

Parade will line up at Cornelia Elementary School.
706-778-7875 or
bht@corneliageorgia.org

December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2008
Cornelia’s New Year’s Eve Apple Drop
City of Cornelia

9 pm – 12 am Ring in the New Year with the City of Cornelia. Music, food and fun for the whole family. Free and open to the public.
706-778-7875 or
bht@corneliageorgia.org