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 Anderson Music 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 Lake Chatuge.

Admission: free, but a $3 donation is requested

Superstar Concert Series presents George Jones and opening act Magician Mike Fuller

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. Jones' 1999 gold-selling "Cold Hard Truth" earned him the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocalist. For tickets, call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com.

Tickets: $35; parking is free

Hiawassee Jamboree

May 26, 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 Anderson Music 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

Superstar Concert Series presents Ray Price and opening act Joe Wright

June 2, 2007; 7 p.m.

The Cherokee Cowboy Ray Price got his start in the early 1950s when he formed a band from the remnants of his good friend and mentor Hank Williams' band. He was inducted into Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996. On Inauguration Eve 2001, Price was proud to be on stage in Washington, D.C., as one of the Texasperformers who entertained enormous crowds at the Texas Black Tie and Boots Ball. 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, all for free. For tickets to the shows at Anderson Music Hall, call (706) 896-4191 or visit www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com.

Tickets: Friday: $18; Saturday: $26; Sunday: $12; 2- Day Pass (Friday & Saturday): $36; $39 after May 15.

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.