Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 2007 Calendar of Events

Hiawassee Jamboree

March 24, 2007; 7-9 p.m.

Jim Wood & Hiawassee Jamboree Band is providing three nights of local entertainment throughout the spring and summer. Join the band and other local performers at AndersonMusic Hall for a cool night of music, dancing and fun! For tickets, call (706) 896- 4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com.

Tickets: $10; children under 12 are free; parking is free

Hamilton Rhododendron Garden

April-May; 8 a.m. -7 p.m.

Located within the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, the Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens, open year-round, boasts one of the largest collections of hybrid rhododendrons in the state of Georgia.

With more than 3,000 plants in bloom from early April to late May, visitors are invited to tour the gardens along their pine bark trail on the shores of LakeChatuge.

Admission: free, but a $3 donation is requested

Superstar Concert Series presents George Jones

May 12, 2007; 7 p.m.

George Jones has had more charted singles than any other artist in any format of popular music. He was the Country Music Association "Male Vocalist of the Year" in 1962 and 1963. His video for "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" won the CMA Video of the Year award in 1986. In 1992 the CMA inducted Jones into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and his 1999 "Cold Hard Truth" earned him the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocalist. Jones continues to headline more than 100 concerts a year, including this one as part of the Superstar Concert Series at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. For tickets, call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com.

Tickets: $35; parking is free

Superstar Concert Series presents Ray Price

June 2, 2007; 7 p.m.

Ray Price has been entertaining and innovating country music for over half a century. He was inducted into Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996 but has long shown his genius in other genres as well. Price can still belt out a song with the best of them, whether it's honky-tonk, country, pop, blues, jazz, or anything in between. On Inauguration Eve 2001, Price was proud to be on stage in Washington, D.C., as one of the Texas performers who entertained enormous crowds at the Texas Black Tie and Boots Ball. He is also excited about delivering a great performance as part of Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds' Superstar Concert Series. For tickets, call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com.

Tickets: $25; parking is free

Georgia Mountain Roots & Music Festival

June 8-10, 2007

Look forward to the Georgia Mountain Roots & Music Festival this spring. From traditional and progressive bluegrass shows to Americana and folk performances, attendees are immersed in a diverse range of music throughout the weekend. In addition to the lively musical acts, visitors will also be able to explore over 60 arts & crafts booths and catch the Canine Frisbee Show. For tickets, call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com.

Tickets:Friday: $18; Saturday: $26; Sunday: $12; 2- Day Pass (Friday & Saturday): $39

Hiawassee Jamboree

June 30, 2007; 7 -9 p.m.

Jim Wood & Hiawassee Jamboree Band is providing three nights of local entertainment throughout the spring and summer. Join the band and other local performers at AndersonMusic Hall for a cool night of music, dancing and fun! For tickets, call (706) 896- 4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com. Tickets: $10; children under 12 are free; parking is free

4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza

July 4, 2007; 9:45 p.m.

Gather your friends and family this summer and celebrate Independence Day at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds with a Fireworks Extravaganza!

In participation with United Community Bank, the Fairgrounds will shoot off thousands of pyrotechnics. This is sure to be a show that will light up the mountain sky and end your 4th of July with a bang.

Superstar Concert Series presents Josh Turner

July 7, 2007; 7 p.m.

New artists dream about the kind of results Josh Turner achieved with his 2003 debut, Long Black Train. Spurred by its haunting, gospel-inflected title track, the album sold a million copies and brought Turner a pair of nominations from the influential Country Music Association, plus a Top New Artist nomination from the Academy of Country Music. Now see this chart-toping performer at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. For tickets, call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com.

Tickets: $30; parking is free

Georgia Mountain Fair

July 18 - 29, 2007

Be a part of the 57th annual Georgia Mountain Fair, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this summer! Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that the event has to offer. With first class musical performances, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia's rich history and culture, the Fair provides something for every member of the family. For tickets, call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com.

Tickets: $8; children under 10 are free; $2 parking

Hiawassee Festival of Arts

August 25 - 26, 2007

During summer, the small mountain community of Hiawassee enjoys a much cooler climate than typical humid Georgia weather, but each August the area will become a hotspot of culture. Visitors flock to the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds for the two-day outdoor, juried Hiawassee Festival of Arts, presented by the non-profit Mountain Arts Association. The annual event features a combination of fine art and fine crafts, live jazz performances and educational activities. For more information, visit www.hiawasseefestivalofarts.o rg. Tickets: $5

Superstar Concert Series presents Moments to Remember: Four Aces, Four Lads & Diamonds

September 1, 2007; 7 p.m.

Join these three musical delights for a flashback to the sounds of the '50s. After more than 50 years, the Four Lads, the Four Aces and the Diamonds' unique styles capture hearts and bring back many a memory. It is a magical formula that keeps audiences all over the world in love with these performers. They are still providing, to everyone who sees them, many wonderful Moments to Remember. For tickets, call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com.

Tickets: $25; parking is free

GeorgiaMountain Fall Festival

October 12 - 21, 2007

With its mild temperatures and beautiful scenery, there is no better place to be than the north Georgia mountains in the fall. Thatís why each October the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival is such a popular event. The 10-day festival features exciting musical performances, educational demonstrations, a flower show and the ever-popular Georgia's Official State Fiddlersí Convention. For tickets, call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com.

Tickets: $8; children under 10 are free; $2 parking

Georgia's OfficialState Fiddlers' Convention

October 19 - 20, 2007

During a selected weekend of the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, the Fairgrounds hosts Georgiaís Official State Fiddlers' Convention. Throughout this event, performers of all ages will compete in various musical categories such as senior fiddler, junior fiddler, bluegrass band, finger-style guitar, flat pick guitar, banjo and mandolin. After initial competitions, a winner will be declared in each category. Then, the winner from both the junior and senior groups will complete in a "Fiddle Off," where that winner will be declared the "Georgia Mountain Fiddle King." For tickets, call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com.

Tickets: Included in the price of a Fall Festival ticket

Superstar Concert Series presents Neal McCoy

December 8, 2007; 7 p.m.

Neal McCoy is known as not only a country music icon, but also as a family man and an indefatigable USO headliner, with three treks each year to Iraq, Afghanistan and anywhere else American troops need a taste of home. Always the unpredictable entertainer, capable of veering from one of his own million-selling hits into "Whole Lotta Love," "YMCA," or anything else, even his own band sometimes has no idea what he is going to do next. Now you can see this musician live at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds for a special holiday concert. For tickets, call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com.

Tickets: $25; parking is free

The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds is home to several popular events throughout the year including the Georgia Mountain Fair, the Georgia Mountain Roots & Music Festival, the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival and Georgia's Official State Fiddlers' Convention. The Fairgrounds is located along the shores of beautiful LakeChatuge in the north Georgia mountain community of Hiawassee and offers 189 beautiful camp and RV sites, most with lake views. Sites are equipped with modern conveniences and are available year round. For more information on the property and campsites, visit www.GeorgiaMountainFairgro unds.com.